Her Pretty Lies had me hooked from the start his book is dual POV/timeframe. It was full of twiists. loved it all.

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This was such a fun book.
I was intrigued by the title at first glance. Then when I started it, it pulled me in. I was so involved in the storyline and all the characters that I started making my own character map to figure out how each character fit in and knew each other. I loved how detailed everything was but it was woven together beautifully.

That last plot twist had me floored. But, so much so that I hope there is a sequel.

This was my first book by this author and the first thing I did was look up to see what other books she wrote so that I could read more.

Kendall is driving the struggle bus. Life is expensive, her boyfriend is not loyal, and she is really struggling with affording life when she applies for a college scholarship. Life seems to take a turn when she is granted the scholarship. To her dismay, this happiness is short lived when she finds out that the benefactor has passed, and she will not be able to receive the scholarship.
Enter Mackenzie, a hip fashion blogger who is in desperate need of passing her class. Both desperate, Kendall and Mackenzie become friends and both benefit from the relationship as Kendall has a roof over her head and some cash in her pocket, and Mackenzie has someone passing her classes for her. As the story goes on things take a wild turn and the twists just keep coming.

This book had so many twists and turns some were predictable, but the storyline was enjoyable. I think I have permanent whiplash. The beginning was kind of slow for me and it took a bit to get to the excitement, but once it got started, boy what a ride.


Thank you. Angela Henry, Net Galley, and Storm Publishing for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Loved this book and how fast paced it was. An easy and page turner read! There are many twists throughout this book, and I loved that it kept me wondering what was going to happen next. The story and the characters were great. It always seemed like they were hiding something. I highly recommend this book if you like to keep wondering and stay on the edge of your seat!

💄Her Pretty Lies by Angela Henry 💄

Pages: 288 pages
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Book Goal 2024: 52/100

✨Would you rather be an influencer or a social media manager?✨

Wow! I was hooked from the start with this book!
Thank you @stormbooks_co, @netgalley & @angelahenry_author for this amazing copy!

Her Pretty Lies hooks you from the start with a pretty dramatic opening scene and then you go back through the timeline to try and figure out what led to that happening. This book is dual POV/timeframe. I honestly loved every part and trying to figure out who all was connected! I couldn’t tell if it was the ex, the exs ex, the popular one, the popular ones family, the new boo… who knew! It was twisty and you were trying to figure out multiple things. I loved the entire development for the story.

The only reason this book didn’t get 5 stars from me was a personal preference. When I read thrillers, I prefer there to be more clues before hand and then when something happens and the main character is trying to solve it, you can think back to that clue.
Instead with this thriller, I felt sometimes the thing would happen & then the main character would give us a reason for why it was relevant. I would rather be the one figuring out why it was relevant.

Overall, great book and I would recommend!

✨Small Spoiler✨
I also don’t feel that bad for Alayna. Maybe I should. 😂 Maybe I’m a horrible person.

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3.5 stars for this thriller.

The story was intriguing enough.
The drama that played out wasn't what I expected, so not super predictable.
The characters were a bit dry for me. I didn't feel a like or a connection to any of them.

All in all, it kept me entertained, but it isn't high on my list of recommendations.

I will check out Henry's other works of fiction though.

BOOK: HER PRETTY LIES
AUTHOR: ANGELA HENRY
PUB DATE: MAY 2024
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Thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for this ARC. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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I requested this book because I liked the synopsis. But, when I started, I didn't really see what I read in the synopsis. But, I continued because the book was engaging from me, and I figured the author was building up to the huge issue, and I was not disappointed. This book had a lot of secrets, and it was a delight and a huge surprise discovering them.
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The book started with the FMC, Kendall's desperation in finding where to live and how to continue her postgraduate degree. I was so not prepared for the curveball. I was also very curious at the other POV because I didn't know whose it was.
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This book was really good and it was exciting to uncover secrets about Kendall, Mack and the crime that took place. You should definitely read this book
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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with this book for free in exchange for my review! All opinions are my own.

I thought this book was ok, but it didn't fully peak my interest. I will give the audiobook a shot of course though at a later date. I think it could've been that I was accepted for this book pretty close to the pub date, which made me feel pressured to read it and rate it very fast. However, I didn't hate this book either.

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Her Pretty Lies by Angela Henry tosses us into the chaotic life of a grad student named Kendall: she’s broke AF, her fellowship is in limbo, and her love life is a bad romance. Ant that’s before we get to her controlling mother. Kendall’s only confidant is her diary, but even that is trouble. Out of nowhere, she gets a risky offer from Mackenzie, a mysterious social media influencer. This short-term gain is bound to be a long-term loss, as Mac leads Kendell into a whole world of deception and tricks.

The early pacing might seem slow for some, but the pace picks up, pulling us into a whirlwind of psychological drama and surprises. Angela's writing style is raw, real, and snarky, reflecting the chaos of the characters' lives. All of this leads to a third act that throws a barrage of curveballs at us—leaving no time to catch our breaths. Her Pretty Lies doesn't rush the ending; it unravels with the intensity that makes thrillers gripping—delivering an ending that blends the highs of a psychological thriller with the unpredictable twists of human nature.

I can't recommend this book highly enough, It is definitely one of my top thrillers of the year and I think it will be one of yours too. The story is full of suspense, intrigue, and complex characters making a story that keeps you guessing until the very end.

This book was crazy but in the best way possible!

It was so fast and easy to read, if you want a small thriller but with a lot of emotions and plot twists that you weren’t expecting this book is perfect for you.
The twists were so good, I really enjoyed reading this book and usually I’m not the biggest fan of thrillers. I wasn’t expecting to be so good, THE END WOW wasn’t expecting something like that (you can see I wasn’t expecting anything, I had my mouth open the entire book to be honest)

The book is already out so if you want you can read it!

Thank you NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the ARC!

If you enjoy a quick thriller with lots going on then you will enjoy this book. There were so many twists, especially at the end of the book, it felt like being peppered with them. There were even some I didn’t see coming. Some may find parts far fetched but if you don’t mind that then this is a book for you. Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for letting me read and review this book. 3.5 ⭐️

This book was a rollercoaster! I feel like Angela Henry is going to be an auto buy author for me in the future. This felt like a medium paced thriller for me and I really enjoyed it! I felt for the MC, Kendall immediately. Her life has been rough from the start.

I really enjoy books with diary entries for some reason, so that was a bonus for me with this book! Certain parts of this book I was holding my breath and in the next moment I was so angry and wanted to throw my kindle, but I refrained! If you enjoy thrillers, I highly recommend this one! I felt like I had whiplash at the end of it! Awesome!

Thank you netgalley and Storm Publishing for the advanced copy!

Wow! This book was full of twists and turns. Some were completely unexpected, while others were predictable. The predictable twists didn't take away from me enjoying the story. This story is told from dual POVs, and I was so curious to know how everything fit together and who to trust. I was thoroughly entertained the whole ride, and the ending caught me off guard. This book was definitely a page turner that I easily binged.

Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Second Angela Henry read for me, and another night of "I don't need sleep--I need ANSWERS!" I was immediately sucked into the story of this one, surprised by most of the twists, and a little sleep-deprived the day after starting the book. Totally worth it. Solid recommend! I love Henry's writing style, her strong Black female characters, and can.not.wait. to read even more of her books.

(4.5 rounded to 5)

My thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the opportunity to preview this title in exchange for my honest opinion.

3.7⭐️🎧

😩Life as she knew it was ripped out from under her. Her relationship, her scholarship, her living arrangements, her entire future! Distraught, and with no one to turn to, she felt she had no choice but to take the first opportunity presented to her, to help get her back on her feet.

😵‍💫 Things just get crazy from there! I’m talking murder, blackmail, secrets, backstabbing, lies, betrayal, skeletons and so many twists I could hardly keep up. (I live for some good twists!)

😱 This is a “trust no one,” didn’t see THAT coming novel. Very juicy, suspenseful and jaw dropping. Easy to binge in a day, great on audio. Loved all the things going on, but at the same time, it felt pretty tangled and unrealistic for ALL of them to go down in the same novel. It’s not easy to solve because it’s not 1 answer. Some things are obvious, but other parts are not so much. Great for those that love a good puzzle!

🧩 Overall, I really liked the plot, but I am not sure I can even remember who was blackmailing her and if all the mysteries were wrapped up after that wild ride of an ending. Maybe slightly too complex, but it was never dull or slow.

Thanks to NetGalley, Storm Publishing, and Angela Henry for providing me with a complimentary ARC to review!

3.5stars

Kendall is really taken aback when her college says that her scholarship is no longer valid and is she is livid as she was completely dependent on that to complete her psychology course!
When a stranger offers her boarding plus money in return she just has to impersonate a known popular online person - how will she pull this off without getting caught!
As she is settling into the new life something horrific happens and she realizes that someone is trying to frame her for murder and they have ensured to cover all their tracks!

All in all this was a fast paced thriller, thanks to Angela Henry, Netgally and Storm Publishing for approving this e-book ARC in exchange for an honest review.

"Her Pretty Lies" by Angela Henry was completely riveted by this fast-paced and suspenseful psychological thriller. The story follows Kendall, a psychology student who finds herself at the centre of a nightmare when she discovers a body and is immediately suspected of murder.
From the very first page, the tension and suspense in this book are palpable, drawing me in and keeping me on the edge of my seat throughout. The pacing of the story is relentless, with unexpected twists and turns that kept me guessing until the very end. I found myself unable to put the book down, eager to unravel the mystery alongside Kendall and discover the truth behind the chilling events unfolding around her.
One of the strengths of "Her Pretty Lies" is its complexity and unpredictability. Just when I thought I had everything figured out, the story took a sharp turn in a new direction, leaving me reeling and eager for more. Angela Henry's writing is sharp and engaging, and she expertly weaves a web of deceit and intrigue that kept me guessing and second-guessing until the final reveal.
The character development in the book is also well-done, with Kendall as a compelling protagonist who is faced with impossible choices and a mounting sense of danger. The supporting characters add depth to the narrative, adding layers to the mystery and keeping me engaged in their motives and actions.
I was thoroughly impressed by "Her Pretty Lies" and would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a gripping and twisty psychological thriller. This book is a roller coaster of suspense and thrills, with a shocking and satisfying conclusion that will leave you reeling. Angela Henry has crafted a captivating and immersive story that will keep you hooked from beginning to end.

I liked this book. It was a quick and easy read. If you had asked me 35% of the way in, I thought it was going to be a 5 star. But then the twists just kept coming. It became too far-fetched and I felt like the story was trying too hard. Not terrible but not my favorite.

Thank you NetGalley and Storm Publishing for my free copy!

High praise to Angela Henry! Your books just keep getting better and better somehow! I LOVED this very thrilling and mysterious read that kept me glued to my kindle until the very last sentence! I loved trying to figure out how this would end and to solve the many mysteries throughout! The TWISTY ending was perfect as well as the nice, sweet little surprise! Was NOT expecting that at all!!

Fans of Lisa Jewell, Shari Lapena and Riley Sager would LOVE this read!