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A quick, plot-drive adventure with some dark twists. My first Lisa Jewell, but it won‘t be my last. What should my next one be?

A dark,twisty thriller I was down the rabbit hole of this psychological read Lisa Jewel 's writing hooked me in fast and didn't let go until the very end.The unease and tension crept up on me in the best of ways,there were some warning signs along the way which just added to the tingles I was getting whilst reading this book. A haunting, atmospheric read that was everything I could ever want in a thriller.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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7 on average.
One in a different location so I have one whenever I have free time to read.
#sundayfunday @bookmarktavern

Some really good twists. Solidly kept my interest all the way through. I really liked the story and the mixed media format. Characters were super interesting and I definitely was left wondering at the end. Love this author. I think I just loved some of her other stuff more which is why it wasn‘t 5 stars for me. But, still very good and would highly recommend.

“She‘s got what you might call an elastic relationship with the truth… When she doesn‘t like the reality of things, she finds a reality she prefers.”

What a belter! Does what it says in the title really. The question of truth pervades the whole story. Is it true that when we talk to each other about events we‘re presenting our own version of the truth? I could philosophise for hours about this. When it‘s six different versions of the truth, then who do you believe? Wonderfully gripping.

So I‘m halfway through this book by Lisa Jewell and I realise that should be a warning about driving while listening to such a gut wrenching story. It‘s so marvellously done.

This is new for me, I don‘t know what to expect at all, it‘s all on a recommendation

My hair stylist gave this to me last time I was in, and I thought, this isn't my kind of book at all, so I put it on a pile and pulled it out yesterday because I see her tomorrow. Reader, let me tell you, I flew through this! Everyone is horrible! I have very mixed feelings about the grooming aspect of this book, but I devoured it.
Excited to talk to my lady tomorrow!
It for sure isn't literature but I liked the mixed formatting - pod elements ect

It is always a bit thrilling to be reading a book on the exact week the story is set!

A pretty wild ride! I listened to this one and highly recommend the audiobook. The main character is a podcaster and there are several podcast interviews and news reels that are really well produced with multiple voices. There‘s lots of dialogue and conversation, so it made it easier to define the characters. A compelling, twisty thriller.

This book takes you on a wild ride that takes on a documentary/podcast format for part of it. Alix meets her birthday twin out one night never knowing what domino effect this sets off into one crazy story as she interviews her twin about her life for a podcast! I finished this in 2 days and just had to see how it ended. Great story but the ending was a bit lackluster. Still a high pick though!

This book had me saying “OMG” multiple times while reading it. Just when you‘ve got it figured out, you definitely do NOT. My only qualm is with the ending, although I suppose it definitely leaves you wondering “What is actually the truth here”. I read this so fast. I just had to figure out what was going on. A quick read with lots of cringes and twists.

Woah! Now this is a thriller that keeps you moving right along dying to find out what is going on! I listened to the audiobook which was extremely well produced and entertaining all the way through.

There are so many twists and turns that flow like water. This author can write a page turner. I loved every second of it except one little thing, which brought it down to a 4 star instead of 5. The ending.

Other than that a solid thriller!

I‘m sooo behind on reviews. So these will all be quick.

Read in May! Always enjoy Lisa Jewell. This is her new book from last year. The audio production was great.

This book got me on a bit of a thriller kick recently. A dissatisfied woman befriends a podcaster who she hopes will chronicle her plans to change her life. But how exactly does she plan to do that? And does Alix really know this woman she's welcomed into her life and home? A deeply unsettling psychological story where you're never entirely certain what is true and who is lying.

Audiobook was done very well and it made an already enjoyable story even better. I love to hate a main character and this was definitely in of those. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

There are books that translate well to #audiobook formatting, and then there are books that translate PHENOMENALLY to audiobook formatting. This one falls solidly into the latter category! In fact, I'd wager that in this instance the audiobook is even better than the print copy. The narration and sound editing are fire and make it seem like you're really listening to a podcast. Amazing audio concept for this remarkably entertaining story! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Jewell always manages to hook me in. While the ending made this one a soft pick for me, the pacing was great. I appreciated that Alix's ignoring of major red flags felt like a natural progression here - she's just too far into the story to back down now. I like my fiction tied with a bow, so some of the ambiguity at the end annoyed me (plus one major plot point wasn't how I would have gone so), but overall I couldn't stop turning pages.

1️⃣3️⃣ chilled mornings on annual leave, I went to a Lisa Jewellery event earlier this year and heard her talk about this book, hooked on it already! - Loved this all the way though but felt like the ending let it down a little. Still a great read but I was expecting more, perhaps I am becoming immune to psychological thrillers 😂

A nice palate cleanser between all the nonfiction and memoirs I‘ve been reading recently. This is the hardback, but I mostly listened to the audio addition which is the way to go. A trademark Lisa Jewell domestic story:
Who is lying? What are the motivations?
But this time, it‘s packaged as a podcast-turned Netflix docuseries. An entertaining read.

None of this is true 4.25 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is exactly as the title describes. I didn't read the summary before I started so I had no idea what I was getting myself into, but I loved it! A wonderful suspense novel! I HIGHLY encourage that you listen to this book instead of read it because it's recorded like a true crime podcast and it makes it more real.

As a dark tense psychological thriller this meets all the hype, it definitely had you guessing through the whole book and gives all the feels for all of it‘s craziness,wasn‘t my favorite thriller but it was a fast, entertaining read.
#readaway2024 book 11

I really liked this book. It was super fast-paced and had a very eerie vibe of kind of knowing what's going on but still not really knowing what's going on. I do think the ending got a little muddled, though. Also, I wish the book wasn't named this because I think it took away from the story and gave stuff away. 4/5

Oh, this was one for the collections!

N for A to Z challenge!

Kept me turning the pages!

I inhaled this (just as I have every other Jewell book I‘ve read🤷🏻‍♀️). Admittedly, while it‘s twisty, many of the twists are predictable (the title seems like…a choice) but in terms of popcorn fast reads, this author is top class.

Will be gifting this in a swap for my Book Club on Sunday. Off to start our pick (with less than a week to spare 😆🥳🤯💪🏻).

I promise to stop talking about this book now. I left it on my work friend's desk. No idea where he's at but whatever. It's amazing. If you like psychological thrillers.

#BookSpinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

This kept me turning pages as the feelings of unease steadily increased. It's creepy and distressing but pulled me right along.

Today in the life of someone else's library book we have another goofy pic at North Station.

Me and this library book that doesn't belong to me are officially besties. We go everywhere together.

Don't blow my cover but I just borrowed this off a friend that wants to talk about it. It's not due yet but there's a 1250 person hold list. So skipping the line. Also he must trust me a lot.

Saturday, you're my favorite 😊

Massive PICK. I loved this book and I read it soooo quickly 📖. Couldnt and didn‘t want to put it down. So many twists and turns 💕💕

I finished a book! The audio was good and the story mostly made me feel icky. And I still don‘t where the complete truth lies so the book did its job.

8-9 Mar 24 (audiobook)
A thriller that starts as a chance meeting of birthday twins: Alix, a journalist living an instagrammable life with her successful yet troubled husband; and Josie whose life has been ruined as a result of her traumatic upbringing and abusive marriage. As Josie becomes the subject of Alix‘s new podcast, it is clear (from the title of nothing else) that all is not as it seems. Tense and gripping until the inevitable end.

1) Work is ramping up (tax season) so that will be most days and I need to make it to the post office.
2) a teacher because I loved school.
3) Road trip north to Victoria BC, east to Glacier National Park, south to Yellowstone, west to home.
4) Need to finish as I want to know what happens but spending time with these characters is 😬

@Cupcake12

I'm still wondering if anything I read was true. This kept me on the edge of my seat. The suspense kept building page after page.

I gave this 4⭐ because I figured out the ending. Plus, Josie got on my nerves and I just didn't think some of what Jewell wrote was quite believable. Overall though, it was a good thriller with twists.

#bookbingo #readaway2024

#weekendreads

Just started Marion Lane from my #ReadYourKindle list. Hoping it will keep my interest.

Thanks to @CBee for recommending a thriller as a slump buster. Listening to None of this is True while doing other tasks. Although I don‘t really like any of the characters and my spidey sense thinks it‘s going in a direction I‘m going to hate, it is keeping my attention.

@rachelsbrittain

#weekendreads @rachelsbrittain

I have a lot of books going 🤷

📚 None of This is True - Lisa Jewell ( Library Book)
📚 Mindhunter - John Douglas (Mine)
👩‍💻 Twenty Years Later - Charlie Donlea (Libby)
🎧House on Fire - Bonnie Kiestler ( Libby)
🎧The Secret Adversary - Agatha Christie (Libby)

Book 6 of 2024! What a thrill ride! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

#Roll100 #AudiobookEdition

Hope to get to the tagged and The Forty Elephants.

@PuddleJumper

Couldn‘t move forward with this one… the stalkerish, murder vibe is not my jam and ultimately felt uncomfortable reading this😅 if you like that kind of genre certainly give it a try!

3.5/5
I have read quite a few Lisa Jewell novels, and I will likely read many more. They are well written, and she always gives good insight into the minds of her characters. This one is quite an elaborate story. It kept my interest and kept me guessing. It isn't one that's probably going to stick with me, but it was a worthy passing of time.

Characters weren't really likable, but they felt believable. There were two women and neither of them were happy with their lives.

When the story starts to unravel this turned out to be quite thrilling and intriguing. This sometimes felt a bit disturbing too. I wouldn't say this was easy to read all the time, but that means this was well-written and made me feel.

This wasn't really unique story, and a bit predictable.

That was one crazy and suspenseful ride. Total page-turner! #BOTM