I'll admit that while the premise intrigued me, I was hesitant about whether to read this or not because of the social media/influencer part of the story. I've read books like that before and ended up not liking them due to an overabundance of statistics and verbiage. However, I am pleased to say that I truly enjoyed this one. The author does a wonderful job of immersing the reader into the influencer world. I was surprised by each twist, which doesn't happen often for me. All in all, I truly liked this book.

Bex and Lizzie haven't talked in over fifteen years and out of the blue, Bex DMs Lizzie and invites her to MomBomb, an exclusive conference for momfluencers. While they were in college, Bex was the life of the party and a wildchild. After she met Gray, she quickly cut ties with everybody she used to know, including Lizzie and became Rebecca, a traditional wife who showcased her easy, idyllic life on the farm under the social handle, BarefootMama. At MomBomb, not everything is as it seems with Bex and after a very heart-felt reunion between the two, Bex goes missing and her husband is found dead. Everybody suspects Bex but as an investigative journalist, Lizzie knows to dig deep and that's what she does to clear her best friend's name.

I loved this book! It really did it all for me. I finished it in like five days because I just couldn't stop reading. The pacing felt very punchy and great and I enjoyed the twist at the very end. It had the suspense of a thriller, funny dark humor humor about the social media landscape, specially about momfluencers, and a great message about finding your own way and **** the patriarchy. I loved Olivia being behind the scenes doing everything so sneakily... I could read a whole book just about her.

Part thriller, part humorous social media commentary, Everyone Is Lying to You is an entertaining beach read for those who like gripping, propulsive stories with a tinge of dark satire.

I loved this book! Ballerina farm-meets-Mormon momtok thriller - what’s not to love? The writing was smart and witty and I loved the characters. I love when an author doesn’t hide any puzzle pieces from the reader but still manages to surprise them with how they all fit together. Highly recommend!

I received an ARC of this title from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and were not affected by the free copy.

Lizzie and Bex were best friends in college, but haven't spoken in 15 years. Bex became a sensation on social media, transforming herself into Rebecca Sommers, a "trad wife" influencer, while Lizzie became a journalist, always wondering what happened.

I'm having a hard time rating this one. I found it a very interesting read, especially the behind-the-camera view into the lives of an influencer, specifically the "trad wife" umbrella, and the mystery kept me engaged throughout. It really makes you think about the real lives of those we follow online.

However, for me, it just fell kind of flat. With the exception of the first few chapters (it starts 2 weeks before the event happens), everything takes place over the course of a couple of days, yet it feels like nothing happened. Our journalist does very little to actually uncover the truth, it felt like she was just there to serve as someone to tell the "truth", she rarely felt central to the plot. I liked the dual POV, plus the bonus epilogues. Without Bex's chapters, we never would have known what was going on, since Lizzie basically pieced together nothing.

All in all, I can't say I necessarily enjoyed this book, but I don't regret reading it. It definitely made me think about the lies we all tell on social media.

EVERYONE IS LYING TO YOU is a sharp-witted murder mystery with a trad-wife twist. Lizzie and Bex were close in college but have drifted apart until a reunion at MomBomb, a high-profile influencer conference, brings them back together. When Bex goes missing, Lizzie is pulled into the ruthless, curated chaos of influencer culture.

Jo Piazza doesn’t hold back, delivering biting social commentary on the trad-wife trend and the dark side of social media. If a thriller can make you laugh and keep you on edge, you know it’s something special. This slow-burn suspense will hook you and refuse to let go.

READ THIS IF YOU:
-like your suspense served with sardonic wit
-know social media hides more than it reveals
-want a juicy, unputdownable thriller for your beach bag

RATING: 4/5
PUB DATE: July 15, 2025

4 1/2 but I will say one of my faves in awhile. It was smooth, easy to devour, kept the interest going and brought it all together nicely with a little twist. There is room to continue exploring other characters introduced.
Lizzie and Bex were best friends in college. After graduation, Bex "ghosted" her, Lizzie was very confused and devastated. Information of how and why to be revealed later . Though Lizzie moved on, it still bothered her and as she pours through instagram peering into her former friend's life, because now Bex is transformed herself. She is Rebecca Sommers, a “traditional” Instagram influencer with millions of followers who salivate over her perfect life on her ranch with her children and handsome husband, Gray. While Lizzie is a struggling magazine writer with 2 children, wondering how Bex does it all. But, what is in front of the cameras is not necessarily the real story. Out of the blue, Bex reaches out and wants Lizzie to write a story, come to the influencer convention, allow the ladies to connect. And they do, like no time has passed. Bex promises to reveal the story she wants Lizzie to write the next day...but something derails that plan. Gray is murdered and it is believed that Bex did it. Now, she is relying on her friend to uncover the truth, be the investigative reporter she used to be, so Bex and her children can come forward. There are many directions this story can go, so many people who know something and are hiding secrets. Many of the influencers moms, Bex's agent, even her husband. As things unravel, there are many people who have something it hide.
This story kept my interest while throwing some curve balls out there. Solid.

In an age of social media, this read will have you thinking twice about everything you think you knew about it. It is a wild, unputdownable read with a twisty plot and dark humor. This is the #tradwife murder mystery is the wide ride you've been waiting for.

Wow.  What a book!  This was my first Jo Piazza book and definitely won't be my last.  It left quite the impression on me and I can not wait to go back and read her previous publications. I am so glad I took a chance on this book and on Jo Piazza.  She takes her readers on a crazy ride through the ins and outs of social media.  We see the good, glamorous parts involving parties and big influencers but we also see the negatives, the lies.  How much of what we see is actually true and how much is the influencer lying to you?  This is a book you will not be able to put down - trust me.  It will hold your attention and keep surprising you until the last page!  When the story involves estranged friends, disappearances, murder and don't forget shock after shock it will leave you wanting more.

I started this novel thinking it was a comentary on influencers and the total fake reality that they sell us. And it is, but it isn't. The story picked up quickly, and then I couldn't put it down, and then all the tea was spilled and the floor was sopping wet and I was dancing in the puddles. I loved it. My favorite character is Olivia. She is the most terrifying and interesting person I will never meet and I would give my right foot to read her memoirs. This is the best novel I have read in this category.

Wow! Wow! Wow!
This is the thriller that everyone needs to read this year. Jo Piazza had a way of weaving such an intriguing and compelling mystery with such accessible writing that I was instantly hooked.

Y’all can read the synopsis if you want to know what it’s about 😂
There were so many elements wrapped up in this that I was on the edge of my seat trying to wrap my mind around who could’ve actually killed Rebecca’s husband - yes, he has a name but he’s such a pos character, it ain’t worth mentioning. The amount of unreliable characters kept me guessing. The title of this story really meant something in more than just this aspect. I was truly surprised by that last minute twist. What a delicious treat squeezed into this eclair of a mystery.

Beyond that, there was so much fantastic commentary on so many important subjects. SHE WAS SERVING US THE TRUTH ON A SILVER PLATTER - money, motherhood, abuse in marriages, gender roles, and the daily LIES were being sold on social media. It almost makes me wonder about the role I play in social media influence, even in my measly corner of bookstagram.

There’s so much I can comment on about this book that stuck with me, but that would be taking away the experience for you. This book is a MUST-BUY. Put it in your wishlists, add it to your tbrs, keep those eyes popped for the release in July! I’ll leave you with a few quotes, but there are SO MANY quotable moments in this book. I think it goes without saying to check your TW, but yes, check them out before diving in.

Thank you Dutton Books and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest opinion. #duttonpartner

“I’ve been reading the news and scrolling enough social media to know what everyone is saying about me. Thousands of strangers, maybe hundreds of thousands, are convinced my children are in danger. Because of me. But they know nothing. They know nothing about our real lives. I’d love people to stop and think for a second about what they actually know about my children because they think they know a lot. They think they know everything.”

“You can judge me for that all you want. I’ve already judged myself plenty. But when you’ve been raised like I was, without real love or affection, without any kind of safety net. When you were raised without hope for any kind of future and then all of a sudden something so much bigger and brighter seems within reach, you keep reaching. Or at least that’s what I told myself. I also believed that I was a magnet for bad behavior, that maybe I deserved it because there was something deeply wrong with me. I’d been a curse for my mother. She’d never let me forget it.”

“Are we all so used to talking about our kids and our work. What else is there? My husband? My marriage. I don’t have a single hobby to speak of. I’m either parenting or working. It’s who I am. It’s who most women I know are. Men have hobbies; women struggle to take a shower.”

“But you never know who is happy and who isn’t. Right? Everyone is lying to you. Never forget it.”

Jo Piazza’s Everyone is Lying to You is a captivating mix of mystery, social commentary, and downright juicy drama that kept me guessing from start to finish. The story of Lizzie and Bex (a.k.a. Rebecca) is a clever exploration of friendship, fame, and the dark secrets lurking behind picture-perfect Instagram feeds. Piazza expertly peels back the glossy veneer of social media influencers to reveal a tangled web of jealousy, betrayal, and scandal—all wrapped in a fast-paced, addictive plot. The moment Bex reappears after fifteen years, offering Lizzie a shot at stardom with her exclusive interview, you know things are about to get messy. And when Bex goes missing and Gray is found murdered, the stakes skyrocket. The characters feel real and multi-dimensional, especially Lizzie, who’s juggling her own struggles while unraveling the truth. The behind-the-scenes look at influencer culture adds a fresh, modern edge that feels both entertaining and disturbingly plausible. If you love a pulpy, twisty mystery that lampoons the high-gloss world of social media while delivering plenty of surprises, this book is for you. It’s clever, compelling, and leaves you second-guessing everyone—just like the best secrets in life and on social media.

Jo Piazza's Everyone Is Lying to You provides a fascinating take on tradwife influencers and female autonomy within a story of a winning friendship. Lizzie and Bex's dual perspectives are equally compelling, and the story manages to balance Bex's slow reveal of what her life has been like behind the scenes with Lizzie's career drama and desire for reconnection. From an editing perspective, the book might have been stronger with more scenes with the two of them together, but overall it was a title that many patrons would be likely to snap up. Will definitely be acquiring for our collection.

A huge thank you to PENGUIN GROUP Dutton | Dutton and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC for this book! I am so grateful to have had to chance to dive into the complex plot. I enjoyed it!

I was completely captivated by "Everyone is Lying to You!" This exhilarating and unpredictable book grabbed my attention from the very first page.

The story centers on Lizzie, a struggling writer, and Rebecca (Bex), a successful social media influencer who has embraced the "traditional wife" lifestyle. When Bex offers Lizzie an exclusive interview to revive her career, it seems like an incredible opportunity, but things soon spiral into a web of complications.

What I loved most were the intricate layers of the narrative. Each twist caught me completely off guard, keeping me on the edge of my seat.

The book also brilliantly captures the vibrant world of social media, filled with influencers, scandals, and the chaos of online fame. It's a strikingly real and relatable exploration of modern life that is as entertaining as it is thought-provoking!

I really enjoyed this book about Bex and Lizzy who have lost touch since high school and are reunited right before Bex disappears and her husband is murdered. I loved the behind-the-scenes feel you get when it talks about the "Influencers". I really loved Lizzy and how she starts out a little lost and then finds her way back to the journalist she really wants to be. I like that it was not just a man bashing book and she has a good steady relationship with her husband. That is often missing in books when the focus is on the intensity of first love. This one does a good job of putting the women at the forefront of the book without need a man to support them and make things better or making men the enemy. There was a nice amount of suspense but in the end I think it was mostly a light-hearted fun read. Thank you to NetGalley for letting me read and advance copy of this book!

Okay, I wanted to love this one. A #tradwife influencer with a seemingly perfect life who vanishes, a dead husband, and a mom-friend reunion that turns into a murder investigation? Yes, please. The premise had all the makings of a binge-worthy thriller, and parts of it did keep me turning the pages. There’s a lot to chew on here—friendship, identity, motherhood, and the absolute circus that is influencer culture.

That said... the execution felt a little messy. The pacing was uneven, and while I appreciated the commentary on social media and curated personas, some of the characters came off more as caricatures than real people. Lizzie’s inner monologue was relatable at times (mom life chaos? Check), but I didn’t always connect with her decisions or the way the story unfolded.

Still, if you like a twisty, fast-paced story with influencer drama, secrets, and a bit of murder thrown in, this could hit the spot. I just wish it had leaned a little more into the emotional depth behind the spectacle.

Everyone Is Lying to You is an entertaining, fun, twisty mystery featuring what goes on behind the happy go lucky facade of the life of Influencers. Former best friends Bex and Lizzie, estranged for the past fifteen years, reconnect at MomBomb, the premier conference for Influencers held at a desert resort. Lizzie accepts Bex's invitation, offering Lizzie an exclusive story for her struggling magazine, but things go terribly wrong terribly fast. Jo Piazza gives readers a glimpse into the dark side of social media where appearances are not anything like they seem. Much thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Group Dutton for the opportunity to read this eArc in exchange for my honest review.

𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗣𝗟𝗢𝗧 𝗣𝗘𝗘𝗞
Lizzie and Bex were college besties - inseparable until Bex suddenly cut ties after graduation. Fifteen years later, Bex (now going by Rebecca) reappears as a mega-successful tradwife influencer and reaches out with a wild offer: an exclusive interview for Lizzie, now a struggling journalist, plus an invite to the influencer event of the year.

𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗢𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗢𝗡
The beginning of this one hooked me right away - Lizzie is sharp, sarcastic, and honestly hilarious. I wondered if the author was British (she’s not) because the wit was that good.

The dual POV was great for showing just how curated and fake Bex’s world had become, and I couldn’t wait for Lizzie to catch on. I also had no idea what a #tradwife even was before this, so that angle was fascinating (and pretty chilling) to explore.

But once the murder plot kicked in, the tone totally shifted. What felt like a juicy domestic thriller with sharp social commentary morphed into more of a cat-and-mouse chase. Personally, I missed the nuance and character depth that the first half promised. I would’ve loved to see Lizzie flip the script and become the ‘influencer’, rallying the women instead of getting pulled into the chaos.

Still a solid read with a super bingeable vibe - I just wished it had leaned a little harder into its own originality.

𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗?
This one’s a fun, popcorn-style thriller with a sharp look at tradwife culture and influencer facades. If you go in expecting that kind of ride, it’s definitely entertaining.

Thanks to @Netgalley and @duttonbooks for access to this advance readers copy

As someone who used to follow some influencers with "perfect" lives, this was immediately intriguing to me. Having also worked in social media, I know there's a lot happening behind the scenes, but I still find social media and influencers really interesting. I feel like the pacing was a bit off because some of the beginning was so slow, but the ending was pretty packed with twists and turns. Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for honest review.