This book WOW I was hooked. I had no idea where the story was headed, and I couldn’t stop reading. The suspense had me completely gripped, and the ending? Absolutely jaw-dropping!! I never saw it coming and it kept me guessing until the very last page.

It was a terrific read, and a whip-smart narrative. The story itself was very enjoyable and relatable for today’s topics and suspenseful. You won’t forget this book in a hurry this is a class above your usual psychological thriller!

SHE BUILDS SOFTWARE THAT EXPOSES DEEPFAKES. NOW SOMEONE IS EXPOSING HER.
Lily has it all.
A successful career at a fast-paced tech startup.
A man she plans to marry.
A coveted promotion within reach. Until the video!
Wow I wasn’t expecting this book! In the beginning I just was like eh idk about this book but then it just grabbed me! I read it in one sitting! It had gripping suspense, murder, mystery, gaslighting, and some shocking moments! I definitely recommend reading this book! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

"Maybe we just.... keep showing up. Even if we get it wrong"

Sums up the book pretty well. The two main characters kept showing up even if they weren't always right. I couldn't put the book down!!!! I read it and then my jaw hit the floor when I noticed there was a part two! I was like hold up this is the OTHER SIDE!!! There are multiple perspectives and there's a little time hoping that happens but it's easy to follow! You can't help but like the characters they are very relatable. The issues that they have and the way they handle it makes sense. It keeps you hanging on and wanting more with each page!!

I was able to put some of the mystery together. However, there is enough to be left to question that it's a teetertotter it could be this one or that person!!


If you like Frieda McFadden books this book would be right up your alley. 228 pages so it's a quick read.

EXCELLENT book and excellent writing. I can't wait to read another book by Ainsley Reid!

How to Bury a Secret is one of those books that quietly hooks you from page one and then refuses to let go. With its dual timelines, short punchy chapters, and a plot built on buried mistakes and long‑shadowed consequences, it’s the kind of thriller you promise yourself you’ll read “just one more chapter” of… and suddenly it’s 2 a.m.

Lily is a compelling lead—successful, driven, and on the cusp of everything she’s worked for—until a deepfake video detonates her life in a single moment. Watching her scramble to untangle truth from manipulation feels uncomfortably timely, and the tech‑startup backdrop adds a sharp, modern edge. But the real tension comes from the past she’s tried so hard to outrun. The flashbacks to her teenage years are woven in seamlessly, each one tightening the knot of dread as the truth inches closer to the surface.

The story balances revenge, guilt, and the fragility of reputation with impressive ease. Every chapter seems to end with a quiet little jolt, nudging you forward. Fans of The Housemaid, The Silent Patient, and Big Little Lies will feel right at home with the layered secrets, shifting suspicions, and emotional fallout.

Elegant, tense, and surprisingly human, How to Bury a Secret is a binge‑worthy read that kept me guessing right up to the final reveal. A fantastic pick for anyone who loves psychological thrillers with real momentum.

with thanks to Ainsley Reid, the publisher and netgalley for the ARC