Then She Was Gone is in my top 3 favorite books. Lisa is one of my absolute favorite authors. Everything she writes is absolutely amazing. I feel like Alice in wonderland falling down the rabbit hole when I read her books.

This book is my 2nd favorite book by her. This was so well written-I finished it in 2 days. Just when you think the book is done with twists & turns-you’re thrown for another loop.

By far one of the most unhinged, insane, demented stories I have ever read & I loved every second of it. My mouth is still on the floor.

Bravo Lisa…Bravo!!

Wow this was a good read! I make it a point to read every Lisa Jewell book, and I think this might be her best one yet! Every time you think you know a character, a twist pops up and you find yourself wondering what really is the truth. The ending alone was giving me major “ Verity” vibes, and I cannot wait to discuss this one with other readers!

This story follows two completely different personalities, Josie & Alix, after their chance encounter at a local pub. Josie & Alix find that they share the same birthday but live completely different lives. Josie is fascinated by, and later becomes fixated on, Alix and after Alix invites Josie into her life her entire world changes in the most devastating ways. We also find that Josie’s lies and deceptions begin to unravel.

This book was absolutely wonderful. It’s told in a Netflix crime documentary format which allows us to slowly unpack the tragedies that occurred in Josie’s life and how they later intertwine with Alix’s. The story, which switched between following Alix to Josie and then as a watcher of the documentary, was very easy to follow and from the very beginning the reader gets a feeling that something is not right. The deeply unsettling, ominous vibe carries on throughout the entire book.

We do not find out what exactly has happened until the end (and you are definitely in for some good twists)! But even then, we don’t find out the whole truth… or do we? As you turn the last page and close the book, you’re still left wondering what is true and what is part of an elaborate fabrication.

I can totally see why None of This is True is being marketed as Lisa Jewell's best book yet. I would totally agree! I loved how unique this story was and the documentary/true-crime podcast elements. I also thought all the twists were well plotted.

I absolutely LOVE domestic thrillers and was so eager to dive into the latest from Lisa Jewell. A lot of my friends hold her work in such high praise, I had high hopes for this one as well.

From the start, I was hooked. NONE IF THIS IS TRUE is full of unreliable characters and it’s almost impossible to figure out who is telling the truth. This one will be so easily bingeable - a must read for thriller lovers!

Lisa Jewell is BACK with a banger baby!!! and this might just be my favorite of hers yet. i’m so here for the fire 2023 thrillers 👏🏼

a big thanks to Atria for getting this in my hands so early. thriller lovers, get excited for august!!!!

NONE OF THIS IS TRUE will make you second guess everything. i was absolutely obsessed with the two female MCs. this story was so addicting, i finished it in 24 hours because i simply couldn’t wait to figure out the truth. this book is full of unreliable narrators and characters who all have their secrets and hidden agendas and it’s so interesting to dive into everyone’s psyche.

it ends where you could see 382729 outcomes—and tbh those are my favorite stories. bc of that, this would be a GREAT book club pick!! would be so fun to chat through with others as you go along, some parts are JAW DROPPING. tbh Lisa Jewell’s mind is quite dark during parts of this story 😂 it kind of gave me THE FAMILY UPSTAIRS vibes at parts!

Lisa Jewell is the queen of neighborhood, domestic thrillers and i love her writing so much. she’s truly an all time fave author and will always remain that way. i was actually DMing with her about this book because she was replying to my IG stories and i just haaaaad to ask her questions about the ending and that just made me love her even more.

my fellow readers are going to LOVE this one!!!

Alix Sumner appears to have a charmed life. At forty five, she’s beautiful, has a beautiful husband, Nathan, and two picture perfect children. Her home is magazine worthy perfect. Since Nathan is the bread winner of the family, Alix has the luxury of hosting a well known podcast. However, as always, life is not what it seems. Alix is looking for a new direction for her podcast and Nathan has a dark secret. Then Josie Fair enters their lives. Josie is complete opposite of Alix except they are ‘birthday twins.’ Thus, a new podcast is born with Josie as the star. Once Josie has enters their lives she doesn’t want to let go. Josie will do what she thinks she must do to set both herself and Alix on a new course. Overall, a good woven mystery with the podcast theme, giving it a contemporary feel. However, I had a hard time believing if Alix is so attuned to people how she continued to allow Josie to creep into her family’s life.

Lisa Jewel delivers again!!! I couldn’t put this down!
Plenty of twists and turns will have you wondering until the end!! This book is everything a thriller should be.

This is the second mystery I have read that uses a podcast as a means to tell the story, and I find it works so well for this genre. Josie Fair (the podcast subject) meets Alix Summer (the podcaster) at a pub where they are both celebrating their birthdays. When she "unexpectedly" bumps into Josie after their initial meeting, Alix decides to do a podcast on the idea of "birthday twins." The drama and weirdness commences, as Josie is not the person she presents herself as, and as the podcast continues, her story unravels more and more. This is a really well written mystery with lots of twist and turns, but also told in a way that is believable/ possible. The conclusion is not rushed (I hate it when mysteries abruptly end after the reveal), and your left a bit reeling thinking WTH (which is indication of a great read in my opinion!) If you like a dark mystery, I think you will enjoy this one!

My second Lisa Jewell reading experience. I didn’t like it as much as <i>Invisible Girl</i>, but still. I had a good time; it helped me pass several fine evenings. I don’t quite know what didn’t work for me, it just felt like certain things (possible spoilers so I’m being super vague) weren’t pushed far enough, or something. And I wasn’t entirely satisfied with the ending. I can handle this TYPE of ending . . . but I was left distinctly disappointed. Still, the journey there was a good one—guided by Lisa Jewell’s sure hand.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for allowing me to read this book in advance. I have read several books by this author and loved all of them and this book was no different. I liked the format of this book; some of the story takes place as events happen and other parts of the story occur after the fact as the filming of Netflix doc. This book hooked me from the get go. Josie just is so odd and her family dynamic is so that I just had to find out what was going on with her. This book grabs you from the beginning and doesn't let go until the end. I absolutely could not put this down, I read this over two days after work.

Yes yes yes! Thank you Lisa Jewell because this one was utterly fabulous! Told in a podcast/made for Netflix style with reenactments, interviews and flashbacks - this was a home run.

Hi, I’m Your Birthday Twin - which started out as a seemingly innocent project for Alix after meeting Josie in a restaurant bathroom and discovering they shared the exact same birthday - turns dark and ominous almost immediately. So many layers of deceit, madness and pure evil await you in these pages. One of my favorites by Jewell yet!

This was one of my favorite Jewell books so far, and I’ve read a bunch! So twisty, and I couldn’t put in down. Until the end I wasn’t sure what had truly happened and even then….thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

Lisa Jewell's books tend to be hit or miss for me and her latest release, None Of This Is True, falls slightly on the miss side. The book kept my interest and was a quick read for me, however I didn't find it very thrilling. It isn't a bad book, it's just not one that will be memorable for me.

Lisa Jewell is a hit or miss for me but boy she knocked it out the park this time and I can honestly say this is her best work yet!
Alternating between dialogue, podcast episodes and documentary clips; this book keeps reader continuously guessing and trusting nobody. This is dark, suspenseful and very realistic. It reads just like a dateline episode and I don’t think I’ve read a book so quick before!
I highly highly recommend

I am a huge Lisa Jewell, and this book was no different. Suspenseful, creepy, and a realistic fiction experience that sends shivers down your spine.

Alix Summers appears to have it all at 45 years old. I loving, successful husband, two beautiful children, and a burgeoning podcast that centers around brilliant women who have strived for success in their own lives. As she celebrates this era of her life with friends and loved ones at her 45th birthday celebration, she unwittingly is introduced to the woman who could ruin it all.

Josie Fair is restless. After years of marriage to a man decades older than her, two children who are less than grateful for her many sacrifices, being downtrodden by her own narcissistic mother, and a dead end job as a seamstress, Josie thinks it's time to embrace a new version of herself. Her feelings are solidified on the night of her 45th birthday, where she is drawn in by the elegant, popular woman across the restaurant. And when she ensures that their two paths have an opportunity to cross again, Josie ensnares Alix into a story unlike any that has been shared on her podcast before.

Through jealousy, lies, deceit, and betrayal, pieces of Alix's life begin to fall like dominoes. Was it fate that brought her birthday twin into her life...or determination built on insanity?

Gripping story that will keep the reader turning the pages, with twists that keep you on the edge of your seat. 5 stars!

Fantastic! Lisa Jewell has outdone herself with this piece of psychological fiction. I could not stop reading as the plot picked up and kept me guessing. Her character development is amazing and multi-faceted. A great book stays and lingers on your mind like you were truly immersed in the storyline and Jewell nailed it with this one! Highly recommend! #netgalley #goodreads #noneofthisistrue #lisajewell

And that’s a wrap on None of This is True.
This is one of those books that you will think about and think about. As I read it and after, what was the truth? What wasn’t? Josie Fair is an unforgettable character that you’ll either have empathy for or loathe entirely. The unraveling of the Podcast and Netflix series while living through the story in real time was done well, having you turning the page to find out more.
Lisa Jewell has yet to let me down. Her thrillers always leave the reader absolutely mind-blown, she really makes you think.
5/5 ⭐️

None of this is true is superb psychological fiction. In Josie, we have the quintessential unreliable narrator who leaves many plot holes intentionally open until the end. The reader’s mind has no choice but to spin tales in an attempt to fill in the holes, all the while being tricked by the narrator and the author, over and over. This is such an expertly crafted tale, one that made me scratch my head wondering what I just read. It is a masterpiece. Lisa Jewell remains my favorite author and I am very grateful to Atria Books and NetGalley for this advanced copy in exchange for my honest and enthusiastic opinion.

Another winner by Lisa Jewell! This was a great page turner of a book. Filled with lots of secrets and unreliable characters, I was not sure who to trust in this one. The interesting plot of the book kept me up late 2 nights in a row because I was so curious to see how it would all work out. The book is also very well written. Lisa Jewell is a newer author to me despite her long list of novels. I look forward to reading more of her work.

Many thanks to the publisher and also to Netgalley for the arc.