Here’s to another good neighborhood thriller…of the 1% ers. Thoroughly enjoyed this one.

“UrbanMyth: It was lauded as an alternative to the performative, show-your-best-self platforms—an anonymous discussion board grouped by zip code. The residents of Manhattan’s exclusive Upper East Side disclosed it all, things they would never share with their friends or their spouses: secret bank accounts, steamy affairs, tidbits of juicy gossip. The same people who, as parents, go to astonishing lengths to ensure that their children gain admission to the most prestigious boarding schools and universities. So when a “hacktivist” group breaks into the forum and exposes the real identity of each poster, the repercussions echo down Park Avenue with a force that none could have anticipated.

And someone ends up dead.

Is the murderer Heather, the outsider who would do anything to get her daughter into the elite’s good graces and into their even better schools? Norah, the high-powered executive failing to balance work with the emotional responsibilities of motherhood? Or Poppy, whose perfect-on-the-outside façade conceals more than her share of secrets?”

I will not be giving feedback on this title at this time. Unfortunately, I did not finish this book.

No One Needs to Know by Lindsay Cameron is a gripping exploration of secrets and privilege in an elite Manhattan neighborhood. When an anonymous forum is hacked, the darkest truths of the wealthy residents come to light, leading to unexpected and deadly consequences. The story intricately weaves the lives of three mothers—each with their own hidden agendas—as they navigate the fallout of their exposed secrets. With its sharp social commentary and suspenseful twists, this novel keeps readers on the edge of their seats, questioning how far individuals will go to protect their lives and reputations.

I guess I went into this expecting a thriller. It was more like the real housewives of wherever. It was ok, written well, just not really what I expected. Of course I had to read the whole thing to see where it landed. Ok read, slow for me, just because I thought it was a thriller.
Thanks to netgalley, the publisher and author for the chance to read this advanced copy.

Here is the story of a gaggle of wealthy NYC Women who have decided to reveal their deepest darkest secrets in an app called Urban Myth, anonymously. At first, it starts as a way of entertaining drama-loving women who have too much time and money on their hands. They are usually bored and love some good drama. However, soon the gossip becomes darker and more serious. The app is then used to incite revenge on a 13 year old, and suddenly everything goes awry.

Switching through three women narrators, the murderous story unfolds. I became intrigued by the scandals of these women, and by the end I was invested. Full of twists and turns, this book is a page turner that is perfect for a vacation or beach read. The ending fell a little flat for me but still did not take away too much from my overall enjoyment of the book. Who doesn't love drama? Especially when it isn't theirs.

Special thank you to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for this advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

4.5 stars. Thanks to Netgalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for the E-ARC.This was such a fast paced thriller and I was here for it. There were 3 different POV or FMC telling the story each there version of the events that are going on. But each still not sharing the whole picture and having their own secrets. Everything was just so carefully woven together and I was here for all the Upper East Side drama that Gossip Girl used to provide lol

Total page-turner that I just flew through. One of those books to just go with and don't overthink the realities or likelihood of these plot points but just go along for the ride.

A fascinating book that combines three narratives into one, thrilling story. I enjoyed the unexpected twists in the story, and couldn’t wait to find out what happened. Each character was unique, but their stories blended together seamlessly. Truly a great whodunnit.

Lindsay Cameron’s No One Needs to Know weaves a gripping narrative around the fallout from a major breach of the UrbanMyth anonymous discussion board, revealing the hidden lives of Manhattan's elite. The novel kicks off with the shocking exposure of secrets—scandalous affairs, hidden assets, and other juicy tidbits—that were once safely concealed behind the forum's anonymity. As these secrets become public, the lives of the Upper East Side’s privileged begin to unravel, leading to a shocking murder.

Cameron skillfully maintains a fast-paced, tension-filled plot as the story progresses. The narrative intertwines the lives of Heather, Norah, and Poppy, each with their own dark motives and personal stakes. The escalating drama and the characters' desperate attempts to shield their secrets keep the reader on edge, delivering a compelling mystery. The novel’s swift pacing and suspenseful twists ensure a thrilling read, capturing the high stakes and the lengths to which people will go to protect their carefully guarded lives.

I enjoyed this! There was lots of drama and hidden secrets. I felt like I was watching a Real Housewives episode. The suspense was great!!

This book wasn't for me. I was bored with the plot. Very Gossip Girl vibes and the upperclass. I just wasn't into the characters at all.

This was my first book by this author. It had "Gossip Girl" vibes and I was here for it. An anonymous gossip website gets hacked and then shares the emails of all the ones posted. But then someone ends up dead! I thoroughly enjoyed this one but felt like there was something missing. I was waiting for a big twist and it just didn't happen! Overall I'd recommend it though.

This book had me hooked from the very beginning. There’s truly nothing like scandal, mystery, and secrets amongst high society New Yorkers. Like gossip girl meets big little lies, only better!

This was a pretty fun read. It reminded me a lot of Big Little Lies in the sense there’s a bunch of rich moms and drama. I think the little blog entries from the fake social media site that the author scatters throughout the book were super fun!
There’s multiple POVs to keep track of in this book but it’s made easy because the character development is there. There’s a twist at the end and I love those.
As for how this could improve I feel like there was some drama in the beginning that could have probably been cut from the book (the kids drama) because I felt it didn’t correlate with the second half of the book. Well done though!
Thank you to Random House Publishing Group, the author, and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was very good and hard to put down. Reminded me of Gossip Girl. I've discovered that Lindsay Cameron books are always a win for me.

In a world where secrets are currency and anonymity is a prized possession, the exclusive UrbanMyth discussion board provided Manhattan's Upper East Side elite with a sanctuary to divulge their deepest confessions. From clandestine affairs to hidden bank accounts, residents bared their souls under the guise of anonymity. But when a group of hackers breaches the forum's security, exposing the true identities of its users, the repercussions reverberate through the corridors of power with deadly consequences.

As tensions rise and suspicions mount, the question of who is behind the murder looms large. Is it Heather, the determined outsider willing to go to any lengths to secure her daughter's place among the elite? Or Norah, the high-flying executive struggling to juggle career demands with the complexities of motherhood? Perhaps it's Poppy, whose polished exterior belies a multitude of secrets lurking beneath the surface.

In a world where appearances are everything and deception runs deep, each of these women harbors their own hidden truths, willing to go to any lengths to protect their carefully constructed facades. But as the investigation deepens and alliances are tested, the true extent of their desperation becomes clear, leaving no one untouched by the web of deceit.

This was just okay. I had high hopes for this as it’s described as Big Little Lies meets Gossip Girl, but this was just not as scandalized as I’d hope. The characters were dull and lacked any depth.

An upper class neighborhood forum was hacked and dark secrets are revealed. It was supposed to be anonymous. It was supposed to be confidential. Someone ends up dead.
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It's like this book was written for me. You know I'm a nosey lady. So ,a book about a forum where people gossiped got hacked? Sign me up! MultiPOV and drama galore! Again, Sign me up!! I really enjoyed this book. It's like a mesh of thriller and neighborhood drama. I really enjoyed the book.
I read and listened to the book. The writing was great. The narrator was awesome as well. I think this one will be on my top 24 in 2024.
Thank you @ AUTHOR @ & @netgalley for a gifted e-copy of this book. It is out now!!
Read This Book If:
You read or watched Big Little Lies. If you liked that one then I think you'll like this one.
You like a slower book but one that keeps you hooked until the very end
You are a nosey person.


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Twisty mystery about the other half and how they live, with characters you will love and/or hate. Took some time to get into, but an interesting plot and some turn of events that you will not expect. Would recommend!

This was fun and juicy, about secrets among rich people in what feels like an insular small town...but is actually New York City. I liked the timely idea about an anonymous website where people in your town spill secrets and gossip, and the fun of the tangled webs woven by the many intersecting characters. There's just enough romance, intrigue, and finally murder to keep things interesting till the last page. I liked the slightly snarky tone, sense of humor, and good characterizations. The ending was a fun surprise. I would definitely read this author again.