This book was so freaking good! I never really knew where it was going. I never expected the depth and twists and turns. It was my first Lisa Jewell and will not be my last. So so good.

Be prepared for a different writing style that will keep you turning the pages. Josie Fair is a very twisted person who shares a birthday with podcaster Alix. What transpires between the two of them becomes sinister. The ending will have you take pause and have you thinking about what if this was someone you shared a birthday with. What would you have done?

Absolutely insane in the best way possible! I still don’t even know what to believe and I love that in books! Both narrators had me questioning absolutely everything. Definitely recommend this one.

This author is quickly becoming one of my favorites! They know exactly how to write a thriller that will keep you engaged from the first page to the last. I don't want to give too much away just know this is one you won't want to miss. I would highly recommend it.

Lisa Jewell does it again with her newest novel, None of This Is True. I have been a longtime Jewell fan for quite some time and this book reminded me why. As soon as I dove into this book I was captivated by the unreliable characters, shocking revelations, and integrated podcast format.

My only gripe is the ending felt rather rushed to me after following all the characters intensely throughout the book. Other than that, I truly enjoyed it!

4ish stars

Lisa Jewell always comes out with interesting, twisty ideas for her thrillers. This one wasn’t my favourite of her novels, but it was good. The story was very involved, and the ending provided satisfactory answers to the many questions I had throughout the book. The whole idea of someone being a part of a true-crime podcast that impacts their life in surprising ways has been big lately, and I can see why; when done well, it’s an interesting way to create a compelling story. I enjoyed this book and am glad I was able to read it.

Another fantastic psychological thriller from Lisa Jewell!

Two women celebrating their forty-fifth birthdays (birthday twins) cross paths while celebrating at a local pub. Alix Summers, a popular podcaster, is surprised to find herself running into Josie Fair again at her children’s school a few days later. After listening to Alix’s podcast, Josie thinks her life experiences would be an interesting subject for a series, and while Alix finds her to be a bit unnerving, the idea for the podcast is one she can’t pass up.

Josie is a very interesting character and the more she reveals about herself to Alix on the podcast, the more you realize just how sinister she really is. I found it interesting that after all this time Josie chose Alix to essentially spill her secrets to, but it doesn’t end there. She continues her path of torment and drags Alix’s family into the chaos as well.

Overall, I thought this was a great book! A really suspenseful page-turner. Even after finishing the story, I still don’t feel that I completely know who Josie Fair is, but I know for sure she isn’t someone I’d want to get mixed up with.

*Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for providing a copy of this book to review.*

This book. Go in blind. I had no idea what to expect and it was so much better that way!

I absolutely had no idea where this book was going at any given point. I will say that Lisa Jewell's titles are hit or miss for me. I either really like them or I don't. This is by far my favorite book she's written. I couldn't stop reading! Things just kept getting weirder and crazier by the minute!

I highly recommend this title if you enjoy mystery/thriller novels that will keep you guessing!

Thank to you NetGalley and Atria books for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Reading format: audiobook 🎧
Overall rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

If you met your birthday twin, would you dig into their past? After listening to this one, I think I’ll pass 😂

None of This is True is a twisty, psychological thriller that leaves the reader thinking WHAT IS GOING ON (in all the best ways).

I loved the dual POV narrative and the inclusion of news clippings/podcast transcripts. I definitely recommend listening to this one. The audiobook is INCREDIBLE and really feels like you’re listening to a podcast/documentary. They did a phenomenal job with the cast and it really made it unputdownable. This was one of my favorite audiobooks of the year.

There are a few tough topics so I do recommend checking the TW.

Thank you to the tagged publisher and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️ None of This is True by Lisa Jewell

Bland, bored Josie Fair meets her birthday twin, interesting, beautiful Alix Summer on the night of their forty-fifth birthday. This chance meeting leads to a toxic, tumultuous relationship that ends in deception and tragedy.

This book is written in two POVs: Josie & Alix; but described through three perspectives: current, podcast, and documentary. I really enjoyed reading in this style. It was different and made for a unique format.

The characters were well-developed and thought out. Not everyone was as they seemed: Alix isn’t nearly as strong and self-confident as she portrays to her listeners and Josie is more narcissistic and manipulative than first thought. Their husbands had their own personal issues, Josie’s children were ambiguous, and her mother was perplexing. Wrap this all together with some mental illness and illicit activity and you have yourself a winning thriller. I’ve seen some reviewers complain about the “trigger warnings” of this book or the perspective of the “feminists” of this book not being “feminist” in the end. This is a book. It’s fiction. First, not everything can be a trigger warning because those often lead to spoilers! This book does in fact deal with heavy topics, and maybe doesn’t come to the conclusion that society wants and expects in 2023. The thoughts of these characters at the end of the book that have triggered “non-feminist” complaints are part of the makeup of these women. They were abused, they were delusional, they were traumatized, they weren’t thinking clearly. It made them who they were. It made the reader think! So why didn’t I give this 5 stars? There were a few unanswered questions. I felt that there were some important plot points either that weren’t fully fleshed out or I missed.

I was on vacation while I read this book and couldn’t wait to get back to the room to continue reading! Definitely recommend this book! Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for providing me with an ARC of this title for review.

Can you ever really know someone? Who do you decide to let into your life? or Your home? What if a total stranger infiltrated your thoughts at 3am to the very way you do your job?
In None of This is True, Alix and Josie's intersection and then convergence leaves us with a fast-paced domestic thrill ride that is echoed in Alix's podcast.
At first, I was disappointed in the not so original idea of a true crime podcaster getting too involved. As it has been done in books and in both small screen and big screen productions. BUT as it escalated, I changed my mind AND admitted no one has done it quiet like this.

daaaaaamn @lisajewelluk this is one of your best. what a heckin wild ride. this has major Verity vibes including the ambiguous ending/what really happened/who’s telling the truth here? Alix was a really likable character who was easy to root for. I loved the mixed media format with the podcast interviews interspersed. I read this in like 12 hours. definitely recommend!

I read nearly 60% of this a few weeks ago and yet nearly nothing has happened and I have no desire to go back and finish it. The woman who is the focus of the podcast is not interesting in the least and her story is unfolding at a glacial pace. I expect there will be some shocking plot twist that changes everything, and maybe it will even be well written!, but it's just not worth the time investment for me. This is the third Lisa Jewell book I've been disappointed by and I think it might be my last.

Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for a free e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

Two women turning 45 on the same day celebrate the occasion at a pub. One is a podcaster who’s fairly well known, accompanied by friends and family. The other is a quiet woman who rarely gets out, accompanied only by her equally quiet husband.

The latter, Josie, wants to make some big changes in her life, and she approaches Alix another day, suggesting she make her the subject of a podcast. Alix, finding Josie a bit odd but her idea still intriguing, takes her up on the suggestion.

Alix and Josie start meeting at Alix’s house, recording Josie’s accounts of her life and what she’s experienced. Alix is appalled by what Josie has been put through, concerned for her and hoping she can make the change she was hoping for. But then she starts finding out that maybe some of what she is saying may not be quite true.

At that point, however, Josie has insinuated herself into Alix’s life. Just as Josie is making Alix’s life truly uncomfortable, Josie disappears. But that doesn’t mean Alix is free of her; in fact, it’s much the opposite. Her life has turned into a true-crime scene: unfortunately, the focus of her next podcast.

None of This Is True is a gripping story, tough to put down. I read it all in one sitting. It’s like watching a train wreck: I just couldn’t turn away, as horrific as it was. I don’t want to say too much and spoil it, but if you like a twisty thriller with unsettling characters, you will enjoy this.

Wow, this was another great book by Lisa Jewell! I just didn’t know who to believe in this whole book, and even the end has me questioning everything! I love when an author can accomplish that feeling. I knew the outcome would be with a death, but it was still so sad to imagine being Alix. I still want to know who did the other killings though. Was it Josie or the daughter?

This book absolutely lived up to the hype! I listened on audio and it being a graphic audio made it come alive. I loved that we know something is very wrong from the get go through the snippets from podcasts and news reports in the future while watching it unfold in the past. You know from the get go that something is just not right with Josie, she def gives stalker vibes. I was anxious for Alex from the start. The whole story was so gripping. I didn't want to put it down! And that ending! IT leaves you wondering what's fact, what's fiction, and what is Josie's reality but still not the truth. Great thriller by Lisa!

BOOK REVIEW: NONE OF THIS IS TRUE 🎙️🤫

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

If you’re a fan of unreliable narrators with ulterior motives that will keep you guessing who’s telling the truth, this one’s for you! #NoneofthisisTrue is a neighborhood domestic thriller SO twisted, you will be left questioning everything and everyone.

Alix Summers, a popular podcast host, coincidentally meets Josie Fair out at a bar while they are both celebrating their 45th birthdays. Upon realizing they are “Birthday Twins,” Josie insists on being featured on Alix’s podcast as she would like to share her life story. This sets into motion a series of events that leave Alix the subject of her own true crime podcast.

Overall, a solid domestic suspense with a slow build up and great twists that I didn’t see coming! The characters were well developed and there was lotssss of family dysfunction. This one really made me feel uneasy and like something was off the whole time, which made it really addicting to read!! I also loved the way the story played out with the podcast/Netflix snippets intertwined into the plot!

"None of This is True" by Lisa Jewell is a gripping psychological thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat. It takes readers on a rollercoaster ride through the fascinating world of true crime podcasts and Netflix documentary specials.

The story follows Alix Summer, a popular podcaster celebrating her forty-fifth birthday at a local pub, where she serendipitously meets Josie Fair, another woman celebrating the same milestone. Their paths cross again outside Alix's children's school, and Josie expresses an interest in being a subject for Alix's podcast, hinting at significant life changes.

What unfolds is a tale of intrigue and unease as Alix delves deeper into Josie's life, captivated by the enigmatic woman's strange and complicated existence. Lisa Jewell masterfully weaves a narrative that keeps readers hooked, and Alix's internal struggle between curiosity and fear adds depth to her character.

Josie's secrets slowly unravel, ratcheting up the tension with each revelation. Lisa Jewell's writing style is so engaging that you'll feel like you're right there in the world of true crime podcasting, immersed in the mysterious tale of Josie Fair.

As I turned the pages, I couldn't help but get caught up in the story, eagerly anticipating what would happen next. But, just like you might feel after a thrilling rollercoaster ride, I was also relieved when I finally turned the last page. "None of This is True" is a psychological thriller that'll leave you questioning what's fact and fiction, making it a highly recommended addition to your reading list.

What a wild ride!!! This was the second Lisa Jewell book I've read and I couldn't put it down. I loved the format with the story interspersed with the Netflix Documentary format. It added another layer to the story that made it that much more intriguing.

Lisa Jewell is an amazing writer, and the plot points and twists are compelling. However, I felt like she was making a child responsible for her own grooming and sexual abuse. For that reason, I found most of the book distasteful. Others may disagree.