This book was the perfect October read for me! It was a page turner. I absolutely enjoyed the dual timelines. This book is definitely for thriller lovers. I loved that I had no clue how these two stories connected until the end. What I loved the most was that I was not able to predict the ending, and I enjoyed the overall unraveling of the story. This was my first Camilla Way novel and I predict that it wont be the last. Thank you NetGalley and Berkley for providing me with an advanced e-reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

I’m just going to start this off by saying that if you’re a fan of the genre I’m calling this a must read. Go ahead and move it to the very top of your TBR because this has every single element needed in a psychological thriller to satisfy fans, it was consuming, addictive, sharply written and had more plot twists than a cheap garden hose. It was SO good you guys!!

This is told via alternate points of view and also two timelines. One is Clara whose boyfriend goes missing and the other is from someone unknown. The unknown narrator was my favorite, there was something totally captivating about her story, it’s one of those where you know bad stuff is about to go down and you’re on pins and needles waiting for it. Intense stuff and while I enjoyed those chapters the most the current storyline was engaging as well.

Obviously I knew that the two timelines would cross paths eventually but when they did and thus begins a relentless onslaught of reveals that left me stunned. They just kept coming, and they weren’t there just for the sake of there being twists, they were important to the plot and were so intricately handled. It’s just such a fantastic, entertaining read, comes highly recommended by me!

The Lies We Told in three words: Devious, Stunning and Captivating.

After reading and enjoying Watching Eddie, I was looking forward for the author's new book. It didn't disappoint.

Without spoiling anything for future readers, the plot is exciting and pacey.
I also liked the fact that I couldn't predict how the book would end, and this is very important to me, as figuring out the outcome early on is really frustrating. I found it really difficult to put the book away as I kept thinking about how all this will tie together at the end. The ending was satisfying and I felt that all the pieces came together.

I look forward to Camilla's next book. Thanks for the publisher and Netgalley for providing an advanced copy of the novel. This is my honest and unbiased opinion.

This is the first book I have read by Camilla Way and I was just taken with the blurb and was curious to see how it would all play out. From page 1, I was drawn in and reading as quickly as possible to find out what was going to happen. I love a book I can't figure out and this is that type of book, I knew I had it solved, only to be proven wrong over and over. I was provided a copy of this book by the publisher through Netgalley for an honest review.

Every once in a while a book comes along where I don’t want it to end, and am almost jealous that a new person gets to read it! This is that book. Told from 2 points of view in 2 different points of time, we learn about a mother’s growing suspicion that her child is not like the other children. She’s mean. She takes pleasure in harming others. Fast forward to present day we have a good mystery with the disappearance of Luke. Who may not be all that his frantic girlfriend thought he was. Piecing together the clues and working to bring Luke home is Claire. But how do they all relate to one another? You’ll have to read it to enjoy this gem of suspense, psychological thrills and how the past has a way of always coming back to bite us. Special thanks to Netgalley and Berkeley Publishing for my ARC by the talented Camilla Way.

Camilla Way’s latest effort is another strong psychological thriller. For those who, like me, enjoyed Watching Edie, you’ll enjoy this one, too.

There are two story lines here. In the first, a young mother, Beth, struggles with her young child, Hannah, who clearly has psychopathic tendencies. This story reminded me of Baby Teeth, especially as once again mother and father see the child differently. In the second, Clara’s boyfriend Luke goes missing after receiving a variety of odd and nasty warnings.

The two storylines also have difference POVs. Beth’s story is told in first person, while Clara’s is third person.

I don’t want to say too much and give away any spoilers. Suffice it to say the book is very topical and of the moment.

The book moves at a brisk pace and there’re not any lulls in the suspense. I knew the two stories would intertwine at some point but didn’t see how it would all come together. There are several points in the plot that require you to suspend belief, but they’re not overwhelming. It’s got a very satisfying ending.

My thanks to netgalley and Berkeley Publishing for an advance copy of this book.

Dual time line dual voice novel in which Beth worries about her daughter Hannah and Clara worries about her boyfriend Luke. These threads might not seem to have an obvious mix but wait for it. Hannah is a very sick little girl. Luke has gone missing. Clara has to unpack his secrets (and there are some big ones). All in all, hard to review without spoilers but a good fast read. Thanks to Netgalley for the arc. For fans of twisty (really twisty) thrillers.

I enjoyed this dark psychological thriller. It was told from multiple perspectives and I did not figure out all of the twists until they were revealed. In my opinion, the relationship between Beth and her sociopathic daughter Hanna was portrayed the way I wanted to see in the mother/daughter relationship in the popular Baby Teeth book. The Lies We Told would be worth reading just for that aspect but the thriller has more even more in store.

Thanks to NetGalley, Berkley Publishing Group, and the author Camilla Way for an advanced electronic reading copy.

4.5 stars, actually.

The ability to write any work of fiction always fascinates me; I'm a writer, but I simply cannot fathom putting together a story that isn't based on real-world facts. And when it's as complex and entertaining as this one, I'm pretty much in awe. Having enjoyed another of the author's books, "Watching Edie," I was delighted at the chance to get my eyes on an advance copy of this one to review. Now that I've finished, my opinion is that it's the better of the two. And that means it's pretty darn good.

Totally plausible? For the most part, no, but it matters not to me; there was suspense in nearly every chapter that kept me riveted to the point that with a quarter of the book left to finish, I kept on going even as my favorite college football team was in serious danger of losing an expected win. Even the chapters that alternate between two different time frames and different sets of characters - normally a bit off-putting to me - were so well written that I can't complain.

This one begins with a shocker from 1986 (conjuring up visions of the grisly offer-you-can't-refuse scene from "The Godfather"), setting the stage for Beth and Doug, who finally got the baby they'd longed for: a daughter they named Hannah. But try as they might, they can't get Hannah to respond to their caring efforts. Clearly, something is dreadfully - and dangerously - wrong with the child. Nothing they do helps, and they're now living in fear of what she might do next to them (and especially to Hannah's younger brother, Toby) or anyone else with whom she comes in contact in Cambridgeshire, England.

Then it's on to London in 2017, when Clara's live-in lover Luke fails to return home one night. Threatening emails turn up on Luke's computer - it seems he's been the target of an unknown, and potentially vicious, stalker for quite some time. Luke's parents, both retired professionals, are still grieving over the loss of their daughter (Luke's older sister), who inexplicably left home when he was 10 years old, never to be heard from again. They've still got Luke's older brother, Tom, but he's got plenty of baggage that keeps him emotionally separated from his parents. Now, they all must deal with the possible loss of yet another grown child.

The two stories - efforts by Clara, Luke's friend Mac and the police and those of Hannah's parents to understand and deal with her out-of-control behavior - run concurrently for much of the book. As most readers would expect, however, the two will converge at some point; they do, as little by little new insights (and a ton of secrets in both scenarios) are revealed, coming together in an ending that is at once satisfying and unsettling.

My own conclusion? Definitely worth reading!

Wishing for something and getting something unexpected happened to Beth and Doug. They wished for a baby, and when she finally arrived, she was a frightening, evil child.

Wishing for a wonderful relationship was what Clara hoped for and thought that's what she had until Luke disappeared and she found out unpleasant things about him.

THE LIES WE TOLD has two stories which somehow are connected, but how they are connected is cleverly woven and a well-kept a secret.

Hannah, the evil child, was a very frightening story line. The disappearance of Luke was not pleasant, but didn't seem as bad. Hannah was the tie between both story lines, though.

THE LIES WE TOLD is so good you won't want to stop reading. The plot is brilliant and tense in both stories and increases with each turn of the page and with each secret and lie revealed.

The only way you can experience this amazing thriller is to read it yourself. It is very twisted and very good, and you will be thrown off with each clue.

Those readers who like to figure out plots and usually do will most likely be baffled and incorrect in this case.

Read THE LIES WE TOLD so you can join in the discussion of this masterfully created book...the characters are quite masterful and cunning themselves...namely Hannah.

Make sure you have a large block of time available when you start reading this book. 5/5

This book was given to me as an ARC by the publisher via NETGALLEY in exchange for an honest review. All opinion are my own.

This novel is told using two timelines. The present day story is about Clara looking for her boyfriend, Luke. At first, people think he's left her and will show up again soon, but Clara knows Luke has been receiving some threatening messages. The past timeline is about Beth and her daughter Hannah. Hannah is a disturbing child who gets pleasure from inflicting harm on the people in her life. Both timelines involve secrets, and some are much more daunting than others.

The characters are well developed and very intriguing. Clara is a normal woman who has her life turned upside down when her boyfriend goes missing. As we learn more about Luke, he seems like a cad, but still, he is missing, and what the heck happened to him? In the second timeline, Beth is upset with her daughter's behavior, and at a complete loss as to how to handle raising Hannah. Hannah though. Wow. She's one creepy kid. Total sociopath.

A twisty psychological thriller that kept me guessing. The story does get a little too twisty toward the end, but, overall, this is a great read. Mysterious, dark, and suspenseful.

I received a free eARC of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I would like to thank Berkley Publishing Group for access to review this Advanced Reader Copy through NetGalley! The Lies We Told will be released on October 9th.

My Rating: 4 stars      

Overall: A classic thriller that's been turned on its head.

A Synopsis: Clara's boyfriend Luke didn't come home last night. His mobile was left behind, and he has an important meeting at work. It's unlike Luke to skip out, but when Clara checks his email, she finds a folder labeled "Bitch." Suddenly, scary and suspicious things start to happen, and the more Clara and Luke's family try to figure out what is happening, more secrets start surfacing.

My Thoughts: I was so worried about this book. I thought that it would be a generic thriller, but I WAS SO WRONG! Camilla Way seriously knows how to throw a curve ball! I was surprised the entire way through, and I would gladly pick up another book by her. The stress and suspense was palpable, and I was flying through the book trying to find out what happened next. 

Clara as a character was fantastic. She was a real person! I felt her stress, grief, anguish, and most importantly confusion. I was glad she wasn't unreliable, but she did have a few shocking moments throughout the book as well. These characters were perfectly detailed, and all of them really fit into the plot and scene. 

My Critique: The beginning. I was so worried that this was going to be a generic thriller, and the beginning of this book was what set me off. I enjoyed it because I love thrillers, but if I was someone that was fresh and new to thrillers, that would not have wowed me.

Thank you Berkley Publishing for sending me a free copy in exchange for my review.

This novel has two stories taking place at once that eventually weave together. One story is about a little girl named Hannah. Something is not right with Hannah. She loves to harm people with a smile on her face. What’s her story? Why is she the way she is? The other story is about Clara and Luke. Their relationship seems to be solid, but Luke suddenly goes missing one day. Turns out, Luke’s life story is full of lies. Where is Luke? Can Clara find him? Is she willing to forgive his past? Read to find out how these two stories link together – it’s nothing you could ever predict!

THIS IS AMAZING! I’m usually not a fan of multiple story lines at once, but this was phenomenal! This may be my favorite read this year (tied close with The Woman in the Window). The twists and turns were so shocking. I really enjoy a story that is completely unpredictable. My jaw dropped over and over again. I’ll be honest, parts of the story are a bit creepy (Hannah is a freaking mess!). That made this story all the better. It’s a perfect October read. This story is unforgetable. The ending is even more so! I would LOVE to chat about the ending with those who have read it already. WOW.

5/5 Stars

Thank you Berkley Pub and Netgalley for gifting me a copy of this book, in exchange of an honest review. All opinions are my own.

I give this book a 4 out of 5 Stars.

Hands down one of my favorite psychological thrillers I've read this year. I love the dark, disturbing nature of this book. There were so many twists and turns I had no clue which direction it was heading, I couldn't predict anything, and was left completely flabbergasted during several points, whilst reading it.

I loved the two timelines, I think they were executed well, and were very captivating. I had been in a Thriller rut lately, and had started reading more YA, but this book sunk its dramatic, crazy little claw's in, and would not let me go.

I did not expect to love this book so much, I had seen so many other Bookstagrammers and Bloggers love this book, so I had high expectations, and they were exceeded. I am so excited for anything else that Camilla Way will write, because I have a feeling, I am a fan for life!

White lies/Black lies--lies are lies, right? We all tell 'em from one time or another. We do it to spare someone's feelings; we're paid to do it by our jobs/careers; we do it to avoid getting into trouble, etc. No matter the reasons, you'll be hard pressed to find a person who is honest 100% of the time.

Take Oliver and Rose. A married couple of many, many years. Three gorgeous children and great working careers. What more can you ask for from this life, right? So can you imagine that one mistake can set off a chain of events so horrendous that alter the course of the very lives the 'lies' are sworn to protect?

Someone commits adultery and several lives will be forever changed as a result of it. The lies grew so far and wide, that the truth somehow became muddied and no longer attainable to the third-person looking in at these characters. I don't think any of them were capable of telling the truth, except for one character in particular, but besides her, everyone else had something to hide and for very good reason.

Between the murders, kidnapping, assault and lies was there any wonder poor Clara was beside herself with grief. Her boyfriend has gone missing and not one person seems to know what has happened to him. Oh, but someone definitely knows what happened and why. Luke's parents, Oliver and Rose, ask Clara to please talk to the media and make a plea for their son's safe return, in which she does. But what the reader has no idea of, nor Clara herself, is that you cannot possibly believe the lengths of which some of these characters are willing to go to protect themselves and their trusty lies!

OMG! Every time I thought I heard all of what was to be said, the deeper I read, the more shocked I became. This novel demonstrates what a mistake can cost a human being. Not to mention what lies can do to harm everyone, whether directly or indirectly. When the truth finally comes out, the reader will be in for several surprises. When I tell you, you will not figure this one out, good luck! The lies mixed in with the truth just kept on coming. What an incredible story. I've never read this author before, but I think I want to read her Watching Edie. If it's as half as good as this book, I know I will not be let down. Readers, I encourage you to read this book. It's a damn good one! That's the honest truth! (chuckle) Happy Reading!

Loved this book! It was so twisty and I couldn't put it down. I had no idea what was going to happen.

I'm between 4 and 4.5 stars.

"Who will save your soul after all the lies that you told?"
—Jewel, Who Will Save Your Soul

While reading Camilla Way's latest thriller, I couldn't get the above lyric out of my head, along with "Lies lies lies yeah" from The Thompson Twins' Lies. As you might expect from a book with this title, there are lots of twists and turns and times where you have no idea whom you should believe. It makes for quite a read!

In 1986, Beth begins to worry about her young daughter, Hannah. She and her husband had tried for years to have a baby, and Hannah's arrival was truly a blessing. But for some reason, Hannah isn't quite as loving as other children—as she grows older, it appears she almost takes pleasure in causing people pain and worry. Should she actually be afraid of her daughter, or is she overreacting?

In 2017, Clara is worried because her boyfriend, Luke, never came home the night before. She hopes that he just decided to meet up with some friends and drank too much, and is sleeping it off somewhere, but when he doesn't show up for a big meeting at work the next day, her fears start to grow. Luke had a bit of a "stalker," someone who has been sending him threatening texts and emails, but he didn't want Clara to worry about it. Has the stalker gone one step too far?

As Clara's fears grow, and she begins enlisting Luke's family and friends in trying to find him, she starts to discover that there are many secrets she was unaware of, secrets which involve Luke and his family, some of which have been hidden for longer than Luke has been alive. No family is perfect, but sometimes what you don't know about your family could prove to be dangerous.

That's all the plot summary I'll provide, even though I know some reviews give a little bit more. Suffice it to say that Way keeps you guessing, and even someone like me who suspects everyone was surprised a bit! The dual storyline trick tends to wear me out but I thought it worked for this book, as you wracked your brain trying to figure out where the connection would come. (And it does come, so don't worry!)

I've never read any of Way's books before, but she definitely knows how to ration out the suspense to keep you hooked and debating whether to devour the entire book at once or savor it slowly. (I went with the former approach—nearly finished the whole thing in a day!) She's a great writer, although I felt like the book took a little longer to wrap up than I wanted. But The Lies We Told is definitely going to be one of those thrillers you see everywhere as soon as it's published October 9!

NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group provided me an advance copy of the book in exchange for an unbiased review. Thanks for making this available!

I knew I had to pick up The Lies We Told because I remember reading Watching Edie, even if I somehow did not review it here and the description sounded so tantalizing to me. Like many books in this genre, Way switches between two narrators and back and forth over a 35-year span.

The first narrator, Beth, desperately wants a child. More than anything in the world. And of course, as a cruel twist of nature, she has trouble attaining that goal. So when she finally has her little girl, Hannah, she throws her whole self into parenting. But as Hannah grows older, she realizes the dream she had isn’t quite turning out how she ha hoped.

Clara, the second narrator, is a rather average, albeit pretty woman in her late twenties whose boyfriend Luke has gone missing. He comes from an amazing family, is well-liked by everyone and seems to just have vanished off the face of the earth after sending her a text that he was on his way home from work.

So how do these women’s lives intersect? The Lies We Told is one of those books that starts your mind churning with the possibilities from the first page. I really could not put this one down. And as the connections started to appear, I found myself turning the pages faster and faster. Way artfully gives the reader just enough to keep them wanting more and kept me on the edge of my seat to the very last page.

I loved this one. The only reason I didn’t rate it higher is because I read so many of these types of books and the plot set-up is so similar. There’s often a couple who is in love, and of course, there is a lie or something that isn’t what it seems. Then there is a brother who we can’t decide if he is good or bad, and parents who harbor deep and crazy secrets. This one totally reminded me of two books I’ve read recently–The Other Woman and Ghosted. Just lots of parallels in the set-up, not necessarily how the book plays out. But hey, I liked those too, so maybe it’s all good.

Special thanks to Berkley Publishing Group and Netgalley for a free e-galley in exchange for my honest review.

This one is out October 9, get your copy!

I tore through these pages like my life depended on it. What a compulsive and addicting psychological thriller!

The Lies We Told was like two different stories that came to the same kind of ending. One was set in the 1980’s and the other is set in 2017 and I have to admit, I was a little confused about how they would cross paths.

The characters in The Lies We Told were so intriguing, Clara and Hannah being exceptional in their own ways. Both stories absolutely held my attention all the way through. I read this book in one sitting. I tried to give myself a time to stop to go to bed but every time I would pass that time and try to create a new one. I just could not put it down.

There’s so many lies throughout these pages, so many hidden secrets and betrayal that it almost makes your head spin. Camilla Way has such a way to captivate her audience with these tense chapters and twist of events.

There were many times when I thought I had everything figured out, I thought I knew the secrets and what was going on but boy was I wrong! There is twist after twist in this book, you won’t know who to trust or the difference between the truth and a lie!

I can’t believe I have never read anything from this author before, her writing style is phenomenal! If you are looking for a twisty, intense psychological thriller that will keep you on your toes then The Lies We Told is for you! My only downfall was the way it ended, it was like a cliff hanger and I really just want more!

Rose & Oliver have 3 beautiful children named Luke, Tom & Emily, a wonderful house and notable careers. Life seems practically perfect for them, until Rose finds out Oliver has been cheating on her with one of his students at the college he teaches at..
Beth and Doug are happily married, but one thing is missing in their life.... a child. Fast forward to a few years later, and they have Hannah who is beginning to worry Beth with her lack of emotion. By the time Hannah is seven, it has progressed well beyond that, to setting fires, hurting her little brother, lying, and bullying at school.
This book is told from the viewpoints of both families and you will slowly discover how those two families are intertwined.
This is an excellent psychological thriller. There are lots of twists and surprises, and as soon as you start to root for someone, you uncover a shocking secret about them. I highly recommend this book!