One reviewer described this book as Big Little Lies meets Gossip Girl and that couldn't have been a more accurate summary. It was actually based on that statement that I requested to read this book from Netgalley. The read was a solid 5 stars for me. I loved all the hidden secrets that slowly began to be revealed as the story unraveled.

The story is told from the perspectives of 3 moms Norah, Poppy, and Heather. Their children are in 8th grade and they are vying to get their kids into a boarding high school to set them up for the best chance at Ivy League universities. Just how far will they go for their children, their marriages, and themselves? This is a thrilling story with a ton of secrets and a look into the lives of Upper East Side elites. When an anonymous discussion board is hacked everyone can see who the posts belong to if they plug in their email address. The discussion board is where theses elitists disclosed it all: affairs, gossip, secret bank accounts, death wishes. When the "hacktivisit" group breaks into the forum and the real identities of the posts are revealed the secrets that have been kept are threatened to surface. To what extent with these woman go through to keep the secrets hidden? One person even ends up dead.

Thanks to Netgalley and publishers for a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for this ARC. Lindsay Cameron’s novel, Just One Look, was one of my favorite books of 2022, so I knew this one would be good.

This book follows 3 women, Heather, Norah, and Poppy, all who live on the UES and partake in an anonymous online chat server where they tell the secrets of others and themselves. This book was super bingeable. Norah was not as fleshed out as the other two characters, and there were a few plots that felt random, but it was still a good time. More of a rich people behaving badly than a thriller.

Super fun novel depicting what happens when the best kept secrets of an entire wealthy community are bared for all to read.

Cameron's novel is set in the Upper East Side and focuses on some fairly mundane couples that are living the stress filled, no holds barred lifestyle of success. Much is made of where your child goes to school and where they are headed next. At the opening of the story, it seems that Nora's child has been framed and will now be banned from entering an exclusive boarding school. Nora is positive her child was set up and expends a great deal of energy looking for clues.

All the while the community uses URBANMYTH - an anonymous discussion board to posit whom is cheating on whom and who has secrets to hide. There is a lot more to this community's story and when hackers uncover and publish the identity of the posters, the police become involved.

This novel moves at breakneck speed and is written by someone who speaks like your best sarcastic friend. If you want all the tea spilled, love a comeuppance for those who deserve it, or just love a fresh take on a domestic thriller, No One Needs To Know is for you!
#RandomHouse #LindsayCameron #NoOneNeedsToKnow

Everybody in this book had a secret. None of them were particularly likable characters but they were fun to read. And the author has a strong grasp on language and suspense build up. Which pulls you quickly from chapter to chapter. Like a maze. Two shocking twists at the end I didn't see coming. Will be recommending to everyone . I did read and enjoy the authors first book as well. and I look forward to reading even more from this author in the future. Thank you to NeTGalley and the publisher for a digital ARC of this book.

This is the first time I’ve read Lindsay Cameron, but it definitely won’t be the last.

No One Needs to Know is a great, fast-paced read. I really liked that the author didn’t leave all of the twists for the end! This was full of surprising turns that kept me up late into the night reading to see what was coming next.

With the backdrop of the Upper East Side in NYC setting the stage, this book felt like Gossip Girl for mothers! The wild entitlement of the three main characters was enough to keep my jaw hanging. Cameron did a great job painting theirs scenes for the reader and it made it so enjoyable to really glimpse into the exclusivity.

Thank you to NetGalley, Random House/Bantam, and Lindsay Cameron for the opportunity to enjoy this ARC!

These wealthy Manhattan moms really need to go back to elementary school and learn how to be nice. Told from alternating points of view, we experience the lives of four upper east side moms and their families where status is everything, especially where it comes to their children and how prestigious their schools are. Then there’s the UrbanMyth social media app, an anonymous way to get your secrets off your chest, gossip about others, and get advice without anyone knowing who you are. This is an ideal situation for these people.

I really enjoyed this one. It wasn’t super suspenseful to me, but I definitely read it quickly and couldn’t stop turning the pages. It’s about revenge and greed and so many naughty things. But it also has some humor and some woman-power-esque bonding. Not to mention I’m always a sucker for anything set in New York.

I recommend this to lovers of suspense and domestic drama.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bantam Books for the advanced digital copy.

I usually always enjoy stories of wealthy people behaving badly, but unfortunately this one missed the mark for me. It took a long time for anything significant to happen and the twists weren't very surprising. I appreciate the opportunity to read an advanced copy and do look forward to reading more from this author in the future.

No One Needs To Know is about three upper-class, spoiled women who are all using a gossip site called "Urban Myth", along with the rest of their neighborhood. As shared secrets become public Affairs, blackmail, scandalous photos all are revealed once Urban Myth is hacked.

I felt like there was a lot of build up and background laid before anything of significance happened and the "twist" didn't pay off for me in the end. I have a hard time with books where none of the characters have any redeeming qualities so I did struggle with this. If you want a fun read, with a lot of drama rather than a thriller this book is for you.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book in advance of publication.

Loved this book. My 2nd from this author and I was hooked. Loved the school/mom/pta setting. Couldn't figure it all out and was pleasantly surprised with the ending! Highly recommend! Thank you NetGalley for this ARC

I loved this book! The main characters weren't exactly likable but their lives were so interesting that I read this book in two sittings. This was my first book by Lindsay Cameron and it definitely won't be the last. Thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for the ARC.

This book follows the POV of 3 mothers of 8th graders and it starts off with them trying desperately to get them into elite social events to get into the IT schools. No phones allowed - but someone sneaks in and posts a compromising photo on Instagram.. and the drama begins.. and someone winds up dead.

It has gossip girl (parents edition) vibes for me as there’s also a page that gets posts anonymously (xoxo) ranging from minuscule gossip to dark thoughts and secrets. And then that gets hacked. Thank you NetGalley and Pushkin

It was a quick read that kept me engaged with a few twists! If you’re a fan of big little lies or gossip girl this one’s for you. Thank you du

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for giving me an ARC copy to read and review. All of these thoughts and opinions are my own.

This book follows three moms who all have a kid at the same school. Poppy, Heather, and Norah who all have “beef” with one another because of a dumb school. This book is really just a lot of drama too be honest lol. I didn’t really find it “thrilling” at all. I felt like it ended weirdly because they all formed an alliance after having drama with each other the whole book because the maid “accidentally” killed one of their husbands. I don’t know. It was just random to me.

Also I don’t feel like one issue “the bullying of violet” was solved. It was talked about a lot and then nothing really except Heather black mailing Gretchen. I just feel like there were a lot of loose ends and the book was wrapped up in a hurry. I wouldn’t even put this in a thriller category because it was lacking in that department.

It was a bit of a struggle to keep reading because it just fell flat for me. I think this book could have been written better and had better potential.

3ish stars.

The scoop: An *anonymous* neighborhood forum gets hacked and all of the darkest secrets of New York’s wealthy elite are exposed. Everyone has something to hide and some of these secrets are definitely worth killing for. 🤫

This book is Gossip Girl meets College Admissions Scandal meets murder mystery. Imagine all of the wealthiest Upper East Siders having their deepest secrets revealed… and not enough money in the world to stop it.

For the first half, I truly could not put it down. Every chapter is written in short, packed-with-a-punch writing… leaving you with a mini cliffhanger, wondering what will happen next.

There were many characters and they all overlapped—I had to keep notes for who was married to who, sleeping with who, working with you. Get those 📝 ready!

Read for:
💡 Multiple perspectives
💰 Lifestyles of the rich & elite
🏫 School admission pressure
🤫 High school scandals
💬 Social media secrets exposed

The murder was not a focus of this book. I was expecting a little bit more from that aspect but overall really enjoyed this book & would definitely recommend it as a must-read for 2023!

TL;DR: Must read for 2023. Released in May!

Thank you so much to @netgalley and @penguinrandomhouse for granting my wish for this eARC!

JUICY!!! No better way to describe this peek into the upper crust New York social life than this novel. Characters are hilarious and over the top and the story is the best soap opera you could want. Really enjoyed this one!

Thank you to NetGalley for a digital ARC. It took me about a third of the book to really get into it, but overall I enjoyed this. Very entertaining and I loved how all three women were so different. Kept me guessing and wanting to turn the pages. The reason for 3 stars is because some transitions from a scene or memory were confusing and I had to reread to be sure I was following. I will be reviweing this book on Goodreads, will be posted today.

Five incredible stars for this lovely book, and cover! Riveted from the very first page. Loved just one look, and this was even better. Definitely had a gossip girl vibe. Loved it! Thanks for my copy in exchange for an honest review!

I wish I could read this again for the first time. I really enjoyed this read!

I almost felt bad at first that I didn’t like the characters and I kept waiting for the shoe to drop for them and then realized that it was the point.

The app dang near brings it all down, you might wanna think again about what you post and where, even if it’s…anonymous.

The book is in 3 POVs and it does a really good job keeping them apart and really diving into each one….and watching them fall apart. Don’t miss out on this one!!

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley & Random House Publishing Group in exchange for an honest review. Thank you so much.

Wow!!! If you LOVE and miss Gossip Girl and love Big Little Lies then read this ASAP. I loved the setting and premise for this mystery! I love the way this author writes and I will definitely be reading all of her books! I will also be recommending this to ALL my friends!!

No One Needs To Know is my second book by Lindsay Cameron. I couldn't imagine enjoying NONTK more than Just One Look- but I did!!!! I absolutely loved this peek into an elite NYC private school, from the parent's point of view. Cameron alternates between three moms (with one exception), overlapping their stories in a way that is just genius! I came for the premise, but I stayed for the believable characters and unpredictable twists. Highly recommend!!!

I would recommend this book to anyone who is new or starting the mystery/thriller genre.


Is it just me or does every thriller with rich characters have the same plot?

But did I continue to read it, yes. Did I know what was going to happen 40% in, yes, was i right, yes. The writing was easy to go through but the characters did not stand out.
I never expected Heathers secret to be that....
Urbanmyth is something I need in my life, like for real.



Thank you to netgalley and the author for eARC in exchange for a honest review.