creepy, eerie, spooky, suspense..... all in the perfect thriller read of 2024. cannot recommend this book enough!!!!

Drama, twist upon twist, and lies are what make up this novel. The uncertain mysteries that lie ahead will have you pointing fingers in every direction. Who can be trusted when life goes from bad to worse? The plot has a lot of drama filled events keeping your attention. I will recommend to others who like psychological thrillers. I rate it 3.5 stars based on all the rabbit holes it takes the reader down. It left my head spinning and I honestly think it would be great without so many twists.
Thanks to Storm Publishing for an ARC through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

Lies. Deception. Affairs. Murder. Death. DRAMA, DRAMA, DRAMA.

Kendall loses her fellowship which would help her pay for college and makes a deal with Mackenzie who is willing to give her money in exchange for her help. But who else knows about this arrangement and what are their motives? Is Mackenzie who she says she is? And what of her controlling mother and estranged father?

This book starts off dramatic, and keeps that train rolling until the end. When I thought the story was going to settle, it picked up speed right again by churning out revelation after revelation. There were many plot lines - Kendall's relationship with her parents, Mackenzie, Liv and Cal, Mackenzie's relationship with her parents, both their parents' relationships with each other and plenty of other side character relationships. While this kept the story interesting and fast-moving, there was overall too much going on for me, which ultimately made the reveals difficult to digest.

Publication date: May 3rd, 2024
Page count: 288
Genre: thriller
Setting: Addison, Ohio
POV: Kendall

*3.75*

Kendall is a psychology graduate student who loses her scholarship, which leads her to look for alternative ways to pay for school. Family secrets, lies, money.

Fast paced, twists, turns fun read!

Thank you to author, publisher, NetGalley for advanced copy. This is an honest voluntary review.

Tense and complex page turner that will keep you reading until the very end. You may think you've figured something out, but guess again. Well done red herrings and twists at every turn keep the mystery intense. A definite winner

Kendall is notified that she is no longer winning this award which would pay for college and all of her living expenses. Once she catches her boyfriend cheating, and is kicked out of her residence, she accepts money and an offer to help Mackenzie graduate from college. Kendall starts getting letters and blackmail emails, which later result in someone trying to frame her for murder. So many characters in this book that all end up tied together in shocking ways. Good book. Good suspense.

Despite her name, Kendall Good is not having a good day. Told by the Dean of Arts and Sciences at the college she is due to attend, that a last minute issue has been raised, meaning that the fellowship awarded to Kendall has been withdrawn whilst the will of the donor is contested. Leaving the building in somewhat of a daze, Kendall then slams into someone, causing the innocent party to steady her. Returning home she discovers her longtime boyfriend having more that a coffee in their bed with his long ago ex. To add insult to injury when Kendall discovers that the apartment she was due to move into is no longer available due to her lack of funds, it really sums up what a bad day she’s having. Luckily a saviour is on hand to save the day.

This really is a story that has everything. Lies, deception, identity fraud, murder, petty thieving, grand larceny, drugs, sex workers, etc, etc.! The list goes on. As a reader you are never bored, something different soon pops up. Lots of twist and turns, some well signposted but others more sneaky.

An enjoyable, quick and easy read, with events that at times defy logic. The final chapters are a little convoluted so pay attention!

Thank you NetGalley and Storm.

What a page turner this book turned out to be!
I was hooked from page one. This story has so many twists, turns and surprises. Kendall, the main character, is a grad student who just lost her grant money and needs to figure out how to pay for rent/school. She meets a girl willing to help her out. But at what cost? Things aren’t what they seem. So many lies lies lies. This story also has Kendall’s past struggles with her family weaved into this tale.
Just when I thought I knew what the truth was, author, Angela Henry, reveals more secrets!

Thanks to Netgalley and Storm publishing for this eArc !

So.Many.Lies!! Angela Henry has crafted a thriller that leads from the title - Her Pretty Lies. With so many lies, it is difficult to tell which “her” is telling the truth. Twists, turns, cliff drops - this is one extreme rollercoaster of a story! Captivating from start to finish and intense in between.

Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the opportunity to read this ARC.

5 stars (for a thriller)

This is literally a top tier thriller book. I could not put this down. The suspense and intrigue were *chef’s kiss*
I loved the different POV’s, different timelines, and even perspectives. It really kept me turning the page to find out w WTAF 😳 😂

I’ve never read Angela Henry today but this book definitely put her on my radar.

Kendall is about to start her fellowship with a scholarship. Then the Dean calls her into his office telling her the scholarship is no longer available. It is the start of a bad day.
Really enjoyed this book. Loved the complex family story and how it all linked together. The pace and book length was just right for.

Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for this Advanced Reader’s Copy of Her Pretty Lies by Angela Henry due to be published May 3, 2024.
Kendall has it all – a great boyfriend, a scholarship coming, a new apartment – when everything and everyone in her life goes awry. Someone is killed and they think Kendall did it. She didn’t, but who can she trust now?
I had never read an Angela Henry book – she was a “new to me” author. I loved this book and will definitely be checking out more of her books. It had me hooked from the first and the characters were very well developed. It had me guessing and just when I thought I had things figured out – another twist!
This one is a “must read”!
#NetGalley #Angelahenry #StormPublishing #HerPrettyLies

Her Pretty Lies by A. Henry, published by Storm Publishing, is a thriller of its finest.
Fast paced, complex kept me the story in suspense til the last page.
A story excellent told, full of unexpected twists and turns that had me hanging on the edge of my seat, had me guessing till the very end.
The story starts in 1999, goes over 2011 to 2023, is told in first and third pov, is located in multiple places, is heartwrenchingly, raw and gritty, an highly suspenseful read.
Kendall and Mac are sisters who lead totally diffenrent lives. One of them is mentally ill, the other one the vcitim. Lean back and enjoy the wild ride the book will take you on. I recommend the book.