The Lies I Tell by Julie Clark is an astounding book. This book blew me away. It is so unique and unusual. It is about a woman who is serial con artist and another woman who is trying to catch her. Nothing is what you expect. What a great read. I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.

Thank you to Sourcebooks Landmark for letting me read this one early. The Lies I Tell publishes on June 21.

Julie Clark, you’re one of my favorites now. I devoured The Last Flight and now this newest one is no different. I love these characters, the pacing is perfect and it kept me completely engaged the whole time. Congratulations on a slam dunk. I highly recommend this one.

Meg, Maggie, Melody, Meggie. They’re all the same person depending on where she is and what her con consists of. Nothing about her is real. But by the time you figure it out, you’ve already lost everything. Kat has been waiting ten years to find Meg and now that she finally had she’s determined to expose her. But will she also fall victim to her powers or persuasion?

The Lies I Tell by Julie Clark was a page-turner! This revenge story game of cat and mouse had me hooked from the start.
Told in dual POV, it centers on Meg, a successful con artist, and Kat, a reporter who has been chasing Meg for years and has a score to settle with her.
I don't want to risk spoiling any part of this clever story, but I will say that these flawed and complex characters wove a web of deceit that kept me on my toes. The writing was crisp, and this was a fast-paced read. The antagonist as a lead was fascinating, and I loved being inside her mind as she set up her cons. I found this well-written with a fast-paced, engrossing story and a very satisfying ending. This was my first book by Julie Clark, but it will not be my last! It was so entertaining and a lot of fun! Perfect beach or poolside read! Thank you so much to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for the opportunity to review this ARC.

I enjoyed the suspense in this novel. I had a feeling about what would end up happening but was pleasantly surprised with a little twist. Highly recommend reading this book

Thanks to the publisher & NetGalley for advanced copy in exchange for my honest review

This book drew me into the mystery of Meg Williams and how she influenced the life of Kat Roberts, someone she hadn't met until 10 years after the event that changed Kat's life. Although I had recently read a few other new stories featuring "con-women", THIS one did it PERFECTLY! It features an intricate storyline that lays the groundwork for the puzzle pieces to eventually fit perfectly together at the book's end, with a complete characters and satisfying conclusion! I haven't read this author's work before, but now will look to read more of her work in the future! I couldn't put this book down until I finished it! Would love this to be a TV series or movie!

Thank you so much to Sourcebooks Landmark for approving my request for the ARC of this book.

First off, I LOVED The Last Flight. It was one of the first books I ever read in 1-2 days. So when I saw Julie Clark had a new release I crossed my fingers so hard for this ARC. I was not disappointed.

Her writing style is PHENOMENAL. I am never bored. The beginning of the book always takes off running and keeps you on the edge of your seat the entire time. The way the plot twists and turns is so unique. I loved all the elements, the cleverness and intelligence it takes to think of how intricately every detail is woven together, and all the characters arcs and developments.. I loved the ending and how everything turned out. I LOVED how I didn’t even guess the ending.
I will read anything by Julie Clark in the future and hope to receive more ARCs by her!

Hands down, the best psychological thriller I have read this year. It kept me guessing right down to the epilogue. Kat and Meg may be flawed characters, but both are highly intelligent, crafty, strong women who will not stop until they get what they want. Don't stand in their way. Just sit back and enjoy this wild ride. Highly recommend!

Thank you to @netgalley and @bookmarked for this advanced copy.

Meg is many people or at least has pretended to be many people as she seeks to get revenge on the man who stole her mom's house from her when she was young and her mom was dying. She spends 10 years perfecting her method before she has the chance to try her con on him, but in the meantime she has learned a lot and gained a lot... of other people's money, homes, etc.
Kat is a journalist who worked covering the story of one of Meg's cons and suffered for it. She is out for the story of a lifetime so she befriends Meg in a sort of a con on a con. Well told in a way that kept me wondering who would succeed and how many would be taken down by either of them.
Thank you NetGalley for an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest opinion.

The Lies I Tell was a fast read - just like I like my thrillers. I found myself rooting for the con artist, Meg. There are really no surprises because you get the perspectives of both Meg and Kat and boy are they juicy. If you enjoy fast pace thrillers, then you'll like this one!

I absolutely loved this The Lies I Tell by Julie Clark. A story about two smart women, one playing the long con and the other trying to unravel her story. I really enjoyed how the book revealed previous cons that Meg had executed. This isn't a fast paced thriller, but I think I liked the build up and reveals throughout the book. Plus, both main characters were so likeable. I also read The Last Flight by Clark and now she's definitely on my list of must-read authors.

The Lies I Tell was a nighttime kindle read last month and made me lose a night of sleep…because I could not stop reading! Julie Clark’s debut novel, The Last Flight was one of my favorite and most recommended books of 2020. I’m thrilled to say that this new novel was another 5 ⭐️ winner! A complex, dynamic tale of a con artist and the journalist determined to expose her. Without giving anything away, what I loved:

Dual POV
Revenge and vigilante justice
Cat and mouse dynamic
Smart, savvy female MCs
Steadily building intrigue

The Lies I Tell is a great summer read - full of twists that will leave you debating which characters deserve your empathy. Meg Williams seems to be a classic grifter - always on the make, true friend to none. Kat Roberts feels she was Meg’s victim and plots her revenge. But who is scamming whom here? This would be perfect for a long plane ride or a trip to the beach - sit back, read, and ignore the world!

4.5 STARS!

This is Julie Clark's third novel and with each book, she gets better and better! The Lies I Tell was a captivating cat and mouse game from start to finish, holding my attention every bit of the way. Told in shifting perspectives and timelines, I could not put this one down from the moment I opened it until the very last page - cover to cover in under 24 hours!

Thank you to Sourcebooks for an advanced copy. All opinions are my own.

3.75

Thank you to Sourcebooks landmark and Netgalley for a copy of this book to read and review! This was a more tame type of thriller than I'm used to reading, but I still really enjoyed the concept. I liked the idea of Meg and Kat playing off of each other to get what they want. The alternating pov's were easy to follow and kept me on my toes. I feel like I would enjoyed more of a twist though because I felt like the villains were pretty predictable. Overall, this was a different thriller and enjoyed reading it.

“The difference between justice and revenge comes down to who’s telling the story.”
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I really enjoyed Julie Clark’s last book, The Last Flight, and rated it as one of my few five star suspense books of 2021. I think it’s safe to say she really outdid herself with this one because I loved it even more. I COULD NOT put this one down. I read 85% of it in 12 hours (no small feat with a toddler) and only stopped because I had to go to work and promptly stayed awake after night shift to finish this one. It is super fast-paced and the dual POVs were both alluring and mysterious.

The narrators are a con-woman and a reporter - both complicated pasts and linked together by traumatic events that had immensely altered the path both their lives have taken. We see them in a intriguing game of cat and mouse where you’re not quite sure which woman, both seeking their own form of justice, will come out on top. I think one of my favorite parts of this book is that, while you might not agree with their actions or their deceptions, you cannot help but root for both Meg and Kat. I found the ending super satisfying and can’t wait to see what Clark comes up with next!

I especially enjoyed the shout out to Reading, PA! I spent a lot of time there growing up so that was a neat little discovery for me.

Thank you @netgalley for the review copy!

This is a fast-paced, intriguing suspense novel that ranks among my favorite reads for the year!

Meg Williams changes her name as often as she changes her persona and location. She's a con artist, who has perfected her game over the decades. She chooses her marks carefully, and makes sure that their lives are in ruin before she moves on.

Kat Roberts, a journalist, encountered Meg years ago, and her life has never been the same since. Now Meg has popped up again, and Kat is determined to uncover her latest con, cause it to fail, and to see Meg taken into custody.

Both of these women are smart, strong, and cunning. They each have a laser focus, and excel at researching their subjects. As our understanding about these two complex characters grows, it is difficult not to cheer for each of them. As they learn more about each other, they find their views towards the other changing too.

A terrific read that you definitely don't want to miss!! My thanks to publisher Sourcebooks/Landmark for allowing me to read an ARC via NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are freely given. The book is scheduled for publication on 6/21/22.

The Lies I Tell by Julie Clark is a very highly recommended fast-paced, intriguing story of revenge. The narrative alternates between the point-of-view of two women, one which has used many aliases over the years.

Meg Williams has gone by many names as an adult. She carefully uses a different name and history in whatever new town she has moved to for each new con job she is pulling. Meg is very intelligent and meticulously plans out each long con job. She will mold herself to be exactly who she wants you to see and will tell you exactly what you want to hear. Now she has returned to Los Angeles and is posing as a real estate agent. Her target is Ron Ashton, the man who swindled her mother and stole their home forcing the two of them to live in a van.

Kat Roberts is a journalist who blames Meg for ruing her life. For the past 10 years she has been looking for Meg, wanting to expose her for her crimes. Kat tracks Meg, becomes close to her under an assumed name, and Meg offers her a job with her company. As Kat investigates, though, the lines begin to blur between revenge and justice.

This well-written narrative uses the altering points-of-view and flashbacks to develop the characters and their background while keeping the pace quick throughout the novel. This results in fully realized characters and an intriguing, compelling plot. Meg does lie. She is clever and believable as she spins her story but exactly who are her target victims and toward what final purpose? As more information is disclosed readers will be questioning everything and everyone, including Kat's vendetta against her.

The pages will fly by in The Lies I Tell and hold your attention throughout the entire novel. The chapters from the past and present work together to create complex characters, a credible backstory, and work seamlessly to develop the intricate plot. One you start reading it will be hard to put it down, but it won't matter because the pages will fly by. This domestic story of revenge is entertaining escapism and should please a wide variety of readers. 4.5 rounded up

Disclosure: My review copy was courtesy of Sourcebooks via NetGalley.
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This book was so good. Twisty. Lots of turns. Kept you guessing every time you turned a page. Great, well-developed cast of characters.

Definitely the best thriller I’ve read in a while. I’d recommend this to others.

I received this book free of charge from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

Meg is a con artist, setting up her biggest score yet. And this one is personal. Kat is a journalist who crosses paths with Meg again and decides to make her the subject of her next piece. The two women have a sort of cat and mouse game but with possible secret alliance outcome thing going on. If you like Julie Clark's previous book Her Last Flight, you will also like this.

I was lukewarm on this book that is not quite a thriller until the 75% mark. The last quarter of this book makes up for the rest and makes this one not to miss.

Thank you to Netgalley for the advance copy for review.

5 ⭐️
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Thanks Netgalley, Sourcebookslandmark, and Julie Clark for this arc in exchange for a review!
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Meg Williams is whoever you want her to be. An experienced con-woman, she returns home to LA for her biggest con yet- revenge on the man who ruined her mother’s life and stole their home. Kat Roberts, a reporter who’s been obsessed with Meg since their lives intersected during a con 10 years ago, is focused on exposing Meg for good. As the women try to con one another, they also form an unlikely friendship. Who’s conning who? And who’s telling the truth? Revenge, justice, and perception blur the lines between right and wrong in this psychological adventure.
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This book reminded me so much of Inventing Anna! This was my first read by Julie Clark but now I definitely want to check out her other book. I really enjoyed both Kat and Meg’s characters… their friendship was believable and although they were both flawed the dual perspectives helped you understand where they were coming from.
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As an avid thriller reader, I loved the quote “reliable narrators don’t exist”. This is true I’m books but also in life. It’s a good reminder that everyone’s own perceptions color their version of events. Although Meg was a con artist, she had some strong values about how she selected her targets and what she did with her profits.