I'll be honest- I've read a few books by Lisa Jewell in the past, and while I did enjoy them, they didn't really compare to this particular one. It was well-written and I was hooked from the first page. Apparently Jewell is one of those authors who just get better and better, because I could hardly put this one down. Although I was saddened a bit by something that happened in the end, I don't think it detracts from how GOOD the book is, overall. Definitely one I will recommend.

This is my second Lisa Jewel book and it definitely won’t be my last. She delivers a riveting, dark, twisty novel. The way the author builds suspense throughout the book and surprising you to the end is so compelling it hooked me from the start to the finish.

The story is told as if it is a true crime on Netflix or on a podcast. Alix who meets Josie randomly on their birthdays is interviewing her for her podcast. Although it seems like a harmless idea, Josie entangles Alix in a web of terror. The things Josie shares are quite shocking if they are true.

This novel is a very suspenseful, entertaining book and made me want to read more to find out what happens next. Anyone who loves suspense will really enjoy this book.

Thank you NetGalley and Atria books for an advance copy.

Wow! Once again Lisa Jewell takes you on a wild ride!! I started reading and could not stop. Sure, Josie is odd but terrible things have happened to her… or is she the terrible one? Nothing is what it seems and everyone has an agenda. Such an interesting look at the human psyche. Are people truly evil? Mentally unstable and evil? Do people really think “their truth” is the actual truth? I highly recommend this one!

This book was so captivating from the start. The story is told from Josie and Alix’s perspectives, with additional clips from Alix’s podcast, and the subsequent Netflix documentary. I’m loving the true crime / podcasting storylines when they’re executed well.
From the beginning, something with Josie is off. It’s no secret that she has issues. She seems immediately obsessed with being in Alix’s limelight. I loved the anticipation of where this is going. Although we are let in on bits and pieces of Josie’s story it was quite slow, and we start to feel for her, and the last 1/4 of the book really opens our eyes to who she is.
The story completely changes and our focus shifts to Alix. I’m not sure I loved this part of the book. An ancillary character was brought in and implicated in some of the damage that is done, but then is seemingly let off relatively free.
The relationship with Josie’s daughters was fascinating. I loved the ending and the answers we were left with - or not left with. I love Jewell’s execution of these twisted tales without it feeling consuming for convoluted.
I think this will be the thriller of this summer!

Lisa Jewell was already becoming my favorite author, and this book might've just sealed the deal. I. Loved. It. Couldn't put it down.

A "coincidental" meeting between two birthday twins starts the most unlikely friendship... Josie is a 45 year old who is unsatisfied with her life and is ready to make new beginning for herself. And Alix is 45 year old gorgeous podcaster who is living Josie's dream life. In what is one of the best thrillers I've read in a while, these two women each have something to offer each other. But at what cost?

Buckle up and prepare yourself for a ton of twists and turns. You won't want to put this one down.

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC!

4.5 stars rounded up to 5!

With the handful of Lisa Jewell’s books I’ve read, I’ve found each to be super different from each other but alike in that I am absolutely hooked in from the start and can not stop reading. None Of This Is True definitely continued that trend and I read the first 70% in one sitting because I had no clue where the story was going but was SO fricken here for it.

I genuinely had no clue what this book was really about going in, and I honestly recommend doing the same if you’re able to. So instead I’ll say if you like any of the following, definitely give it a read:
-Any of Lisa Jewel’s books
-True crime podcast elements
-Wholeheartedly not knowing who to trust or believe
-Having the truth slowly fed to you in various pieces leading up to the ending

Thank you so much to Lisa and Atria Books for my advanced copy! Highly recommend picking it up when it publishes August 8th

4.5 stars

Talk about a wild and crazy ride! I've read around 7 or 8 Lisa Jewell books and I do believe I've found my new favorite. A total binge read which is exactly what I want when I pick up a thriller.

While celebrating her 45th birthday, podcaster Alix Summers meets Josie Fair. Turns out Josie is out celebrating her 45th birthday as well. Birthday twins! They run into each other a few days later and after listening to Alix's podcast, Josie is convinced she would be a great guest on the show. This could get interesting!

So I had an uneasy feeling for so much of this story which I think is fun when you are reading a psychological thriller. You know something is off but you just have to wait and see while the author gives you pieces of the puzzle here and there. It's a gripping novel I enjoyed from start to finish.

If you are a Lisa Jewell fan, you'll want to pick this one up ASAP!

Lisa Jewell blows me away yet again!! I devoured None of This Is True in less than 2 days! What I love most were how well all of the characters were written and the ending that I never would have predicted. If you love a fast psychological thriller, you will love this book!!

Creepy! If I had to describe this book in one word, creepy would be the word!

Josie randomly meets Alix, a birthday twin, at a restaurant where by coincidence they are both celebrating their shared birthdate. Josie becomes smitten with Alix's lifestyle, and worms her way into Alix's family and home. Alix sees red flags in Josie's behavior, but she (and we, the reader) does not know if the stories Alix tells her are true.

Writing more would provide spoilers, but be prepared to question everything you read and to be creeped out by the story.

Lies, lies and more lies with a cast of characters makes this a fast paced thriller. This is not my usual type of book but in Lisa Jewell's skilled hands I was completely entertained. I am sure this will be a big summer hit! #NoneOfThisIsTrue
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Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

I really enjoyed Jewell's newest. I think this is one of her better ones in recent years and it definitely kept me turning the pages. I really really liked the way the book was set up with the Netflix parts along with the regular story. The ending is a bit ambiguous so I do wonder if Jewell will ever write a sequel to this. If so, I would love to read it to see what happens!

When submerged in a world of lies, it's hard to know what is true. In None of This is True, Lisa Jewell takes the reader into this world. As a reader, you think you know, then realize you only know what someone else wants you to "know". Even in the end, do you really know? That depends... Thank you, NetGalley and the publisher, for providing me with an ARC ebook in exchange for my honest review,

Wow!! Lisa Jewell has done it again in what I think is her best piece of literature yet. I was captivated, intrigued and most of all entertained during this entire story from start to finish. I could not put this book down and finished it in one day.

The twists and plot turns had me begging for me as I read Josie and Alix’s story. I’m a clever way of combining a podcast (which I love all thing podcasts) and an account of Alixs real life, it was highly engaging.

I loved how the author made me feel bad for Josie and then moments later extremely mad at Josie. The ending though so clever and keeps you guessing. Were my instincts right all along?

I can’t recommend this book enough! I can’t wait to buy a copy as soon as it is released. Thank you netgalley and publisher for the advanced copy. I give this book 5 out of 5 stars!

5 stars for me!
I thoroughly enjoyed this twisted little tale. This storyline will make your head spin and have you questioning everything you think you know. Some of the characters are so incredibly warped. My brain could not process the level of depravity of these characters. You can feel right away that there is something really off about Josie. But...as you continue to read, doubt creeps into your mind. Whose truth is the real truth? There are so many twists and turns and shocking revelations that you will be left speechless as you flip pages as fast as you can. Character development is amazing! All the members of Josie’s family are seriously messed up….pathological. You won’t know whose story to believe and it is the guessing that really drew me in. There were so many revelations that I just did not see coming. If you like a story with more twists than a roller coaster and dark, devious characters, this book is for you.

This book…WOW! I typically only give out a few 5 star ratings throughout the year and this was definitely one of those for me! I found this book to be captivating and thrilling in a way that made it impossible to put down. Lisa Jewel has a way of revealing the truth of this book bit by bit that I found very engaging. Definitely a fun summer thriller! Thanks to Net Galley for providing me with an advance copy of this book.

During a birthday dinner celebration, podcaster Alix Summers meets Josie who was born on the same day in the same hospital. Her “birthday twin.” When she decides to do a new podcast about the two of them, Josie’s life story becomes increasingly strange. Will Alix figure out who’s telling the truth before it’s too late?

As always, Lisa Jewell has the reader’s mind running nonstop thinking about all kinds of possibilities—and still manages to throw in that last twist!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Loved this book! Kept me guessing until the end and even now I’m not sure of the truth. I loved the format of the alternating POV along with the podcast entries. Well done.

"None of This is True," by Lisa Jewell is a twisted, psychological thriller about two women who have a chance encounter during their respective birthday celebrations, which intertwines their lives in the most complex way leading to catastrophic results.

I could not put this book down, wanting to read more about the interesting and nuanced characters, who at times had me feeling empathetic and at other times, disgusted.

Lisa Jewell has a remarkable ability to weave a story in which even if one tried to predict the outcome, it would never be what was anticipated. I would recommend this book wholeheartedly to any book club.

Thank you so much Net Galley and Simon and Schuster for the ARC.

I’m a huge fan of this author’s writing and books in general. I was so excited to get the chance to read and review their newest novel. I was definitely not disappointed, I feel like this is one of my favorites by this author.

I found myself questioning all of the characters, none were believable to me. Based on the title, this worked perfectly.

I love when books have mixed media inserted and this whole podcast was a great addition. I loved how everything unfolded at such a great pace.

Well, that was certainly a twisty ride from start to finish! This aptly titled book is leaving me reeling about what was actually true, because it seems like none of this is true and none of that was true either. I found myself having empathy for some characters even though they shouldn’t deserve it and feeling other characters were completely irredeemable even though the story seemed to want them to be. I enjoyed the combination of the podcast turned Netflix docuseries! It definitely appeals to the trends of the current times. I would have liked a hair more closure, but a lot of things are left open to interpretation of the “truth.”

Thank you to NetGalley and Lisa Jewell for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book!