For me, it's very important to feel something towards the characters. It can be either a good connection where you feel like supporting them or feel bad for them even when it's for a baddie. On the other hand it can be you dislike them and hope they get everything they deserve. 

In this book I did not like any of the characters. Beth is someone who feel very sorry for herself and expects everybody to drop everything to stand by her. She does not do anything to help herself or to understand those around her. Joe is also very self centered and he puts himself and his work before supporting his girlfriend. I do see his point up to a certain level though. Whatever he does or says, it's never enough. Would you not give up in the end?

In the beginning I found the story a bit too slow paced, but the more we dived deeper into it, the more it became intriguing and confusing. Who to believe and who to trust? It was like there was a heavy fog that was lifted little by little so shine a spotlight on the culprit. 

If you like lots of lies and deceit, this is a book for you.

Good twists that kept me guessing until the end. 4 stars

Thank you

Domestic thrillers are my favorite! I was really looking forward to this arc.

I liked the cover.

The book is definitely more slow paced, I think it strayed from being a true domestic thriller. I found many errors.

Thanks Netgalley for the free ARC! I liked this book; it was entertaining. I appreciated the author’s descriptions of the scenery; it made it sound idyllic. I was engaged in the storyline and it was very interesting. I don’t want to include spoilers so I won’t be specific, but there were at least two instances that could not have happened and made it unbelievable. I do recommend this book.

Wow I devoured this book in a day! From the beginning to end I was kept in suspense and shock. I really didn't see any of it coming. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough!

This book several themes such a drug/ alcohol abuse and domestic violence to name a few. This is the first book I’ve read from this author and now I’m a fan!

The two characters Beth and Joe at times I didn’t know who to trust as secrets and lies were second nature to both of them.

I’d highly recommend this book and oh lets just say... THAT ending!... 5 stars from me!


🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 stars

This book is at times deeply disturbing and essentially a he says/ she says thriller with two characters sharing the narration outlining their pasts and their tumultuous relationship.

I struggled with the first half of the book and wasn’t sure where it was going, the pace seemed slow and I didn’t warm to either character. The second half was more enjoyable and the pace seemed to be mounting and there were plenty of twists and turns, some of which I didn’t really understand in the context of the story.

The book features a few difficult topics, which may be triggering including domestic violence, alcohol and drug abuse among them.

Thank you to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

I've read everything that Noelle Holten has written before and I've loved all her work, so I was delighted to have the opportunity to read and review His Truth Her Truth. As with her other novels, Noelle Holten uses her extensive knowledge of the justice system and experience of working with vulnerable people to create a really engaging and twisty story.

The central characters of His Truth Her Truth are Joe and Beth. The chapters are written alternately from both their perspectives. This gives the reader the chance to see what happened from both sides of the story, and this helps to build the sense of secrecy, uncertainty and manipulation. I had no idea which characters were telling the truth, who to trust or what had happened and I simply had to keep reading to find out!

Noelle Holten's writing is incredibly fast paced and the chapters are short, which makes the novel very difficult to put down! The plot is very clever and well constructed and I loved how it kept me on my toes. I thought I had everything worked out but I was very wrong and there were some revelations that made my jaw drop!

This author goes from strength to strength and I can't wait to see what she does next!

This one was a quick, fast paced read. Twist at the end that was surprising..

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

Absolutely spellbinding! I loved this excellent psychological thriller. The narrative is told in short snappy chapters, from two viewpoints Joe and Beth, who are desperate characters each with their own agenda. I thought it absorbing and gripping with lots of drama and surprises. I loved the intrigue building up to the final conclusion. Highly recommended.

Well written storyline with some very unlikeable characters.
Red herrings and twists dotted here and there.
Although slow to start with once it going i flew through desperate to find out the outcome.
My thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my copy.

Thanks to Netgalley for providing an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

His Truth Her Truth by Noelle Holten tells the story of Beth and her fiance Joe. After her father dies, Beth struggles to cope, and after turning to drink to drown her sorrows, she finds herself drifting apart from Joe. Joe has his own problems too: running a company is stressful, and that's the very least of his problems. But when the police find them both stabbed, hanging on for dear life in their own home, it's clear something very dark has gone on between them. But what? Will we ever get to the truth?

His Truth Her Truth is not without faults, some more glaring than others. The book can't decide if the receptionist of Beth's workplace is called Glyn or Gwyn for instance, and there are plenty of loose ends that never really go anywhere. The former is likely a proofing error still to be picked up, and as for the latter, perhaps some of those are purposeful: After all, when people die, their secrets go with them.

Problems aside though, I still lapped up His Truth Her Truth. Its chapters are short which makes them easy to get through, and every one of the book's mysteries will make you eager to keep reading to try and find out the truth.

Neither main character is particularly likeable: Beth is something of an unreliable narrator which adds an extra layer of tension and suspense to the proceedings, while Joe is just downright self-involved and rather unlikeable. Still, I found myself rooting for them both and wanting everything to work out. You'll have to read it for yourself to see if it does.

Despite its issues, I still very much enjoyed His Truth Her Truth. It's worth picking up if you want an easy to digest domestic thriller with plenty of mystery and numerous twists and turns along the way.

Thank you, HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter, for the copy of His Truth Her Truth by Noelle Holten. This was totally a light, popcorn thriller. I didn’t like Joe or Beth at all and it was like the author kept making them more and more reprehensible to make them more unlikable. It was like the supporting characters were also so bad in order to create red herrings-there was nothing subtle about it. Because it got good ratings, though, I expected a shocking reveal at the end. Unfortunately it hit with a thud instead. 2.5 stars rounded up to 3.

Few authors know how to keep a reader glued to its pages but Holton does this perfectly.

Joe and Beth have secrets...lots of them.. and when they are both found dead, each with a knife in their hands these secrets come to life and shock everyone.

This is a brilliantly plotted read. I found myself changing my mind at every turn about what would happen next and did not guess correctly. It is well written and filled with suspense and intrigue.

I loved it

I finished His Truth Her Truth in a single, breathless sitting - turning the final page after 1 a.m. and still reeling from the experience this morning. As someone who devours crime fiction, this book immediately stood out as a masterclass in tension, emotional depth, and narrative complexity. Noelle Holten has done it again, delivering a chilling and disturbingly real story of grief, manipulation, and devastating assumptions that spiral out of control.

The story opens with a scene of utter chaos—two bodies, two knives, and far more questions than answers. Joe, a compassionate and driven charity worker, and Beth, a dedicated paralegal, appear to have been caught in a domestic dispute turned deadly.

But as the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that nothing is as it seems. The truth is shrouded in a web of deception, grief, and dark secrets. Holten’s writing is masterful, pulling readers into the heart of the mystery and keeping them guessing until the very last page.

Holten’s experience in the Probation Service adds a layer of authenticity to her storytelling, particularly in the way she captures the ripple effects of grief, mental health struggles, and systemic challenges. Her ability to handle sensitive topics like trauma, vulnerability, and domestic abuse with such care and emotional intelligence sets this book apart.

What truly gripped me was the way Holten explored the power of assumptions and appearances. The characters are layered and deeply human, with motivations and flaws that make them feel heartbreakingly real. Each twist added to the mounting tension, and I found myself constantly questioning what I thought I knew about the characters and their circumstances.

I physically couldn’t put this book down—the twists and turns demanded my full attention, and the final reveal left me speechless. It’s a story that lingers long after you’ve turned the last page, challenging your perceptions and making you think about the fragility of truth in the face of grief and tragedy.

If you haven’t yet discovered Noelle Holten’s work, His Truth Her Truth is the perfect place to start. And for those already familiar with her brilliant storytelling, don’t miss her equally thrilling and addictive Maggie Jamieson series.

Highly recommended for fans of authentic, hard-hitting crime fiction. This book is a masterpiece of emotional and psychological suspense. Bravo, Noelle Holten!

I’m excited to share my review of this riveting read. A huge thank you to Noelle Holten, One More Chapter, and NetGalley for providing the digital advanced reader copy of this novel. I can't wait to share my thoughts with everyone in the lead-up to publication day and beyond!

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His truth, Her Truth by Noelle Holten is a psychological thriller, with a twist at the end. Two bodies are found as a result of a home invasion, only discovered after an anonymous call. The couple were thought to be happy together, so who would attack them in their own home?
Unfortunately both Joe and Beth have kept secrets from each other and everyone else they know. Neither of them are particularly likeable characters but do they deserve to die?
An interesting idea.
Recommended

Gladstone Village is a quintessentially English picture perfect place to live, except, this night its peace is disrupted by violent events at the rustic charm of a semi detached property. What happens between Joe Trasker and Beth Stanford? His truth or her truth? Settle back, tune in or observe carefully as they tell it their way.

This is a bit of a ‘ game of two halves’ for me. I like the alternating points of view which adds to the confusion and difficulty of sifting through the maelstrom of each life. The tone is dark, there are a ton of lies, deception and a great deal of self delusion so it’s hard to know who to believe which keeps me engaged. Neither character is especially likeable, Beth is chock full of issues, many of which are not her fault, but she doesn’t help herself as much as she should. At times her behaviour is definitely very questionable. Joe is very detached, so as a couple it’s an odd pairing as they’re poles apart which is quite intriguing and it’s obvious that there’s much more going on than meets the eye.

I find the first half much more compelling than the second. The story line begins to drag in my opinion and becomes too drawn out. There are plenty of twists but maybe here there’s too many (?) and I work out who is behind the dramatic events without too much difficulty. Some of the events are a bit of a stretch, but hey, it is fiction. Some of the characterisation doesn’t feel authentic. This is particularly true of the police officers involved and some of the dialogue doesn’t ring true either.

Overall, it’s not a bad read by any means but it doesn’t wow me.

With thanks to NetGalley and especially to Harper Collins, One More Chapter for the much appreciated arc in return for an honest review.

Another brilliant psychological thriller - I love how Noelle's books are getting darker and darker, making for brutal reading at times.

In His Truth Her Truth a classic psychological thriller plays out with the reader having no idea who can be trusted as the story unfolds. My views changed with each chapter and it wasn't helped by both lead characters appearing to be jolly decent folk with honourable jobs.

I enjoyed the narrative around each of them but found Beth hugely frustrating!

I raced through this book, in fact I think I galloped through the first half! I had no handle on what was coming next and found myself doubting all the wrong people. Or did I? Psychological thrillers mess with my mind and I find myself questioning everything and everyone and Noelle is the queen of tricky plot points and mis-direction.

A very slow burn whilst being an enjoyable read throughout.
The tension builds well, although I did think it could have been a little shorter but nonetheless a well thought out and exectued thriller.

I found the first half of the book very slow and almost gave up on it but then the pace picked up quickly and I guess that might have been deliberate on the author who was slowly building the tension, none of the characters were particularly appealing but again that added to the storyline and what a great ending. I have read all the author’s other books and I did after a while enjoy the change in her writing style.

Reading the synopsis of this one, I was really looking forward to it however it didn't fully work for me.

I think the story started out well however it all became a bit too rushed. Like it was too eager to be a page-turner that it missed out on being more of a domestic thriller which I think would have worked better.

I will look out for more from this author though

Beth’s father has passed away, and she’s furious that her fiancé, Joe, wasn’t there to comfort her. With his pressing business commitments, he still can’t come home to her. Beth finds solace in a bottle, and this is where the story begins in the first chapter.

However, the eye-opening prologue actually sets the stage for this thrilling tale of lies and deception. Joe and Beth lie there, each on the brink of death, seemingly at the hands of the other. Which story is true? Beth’s dependence on alcohol or that riveting opening scene in the prologue? Noelle Holten masterfully guides readers to the consequences of both situations.

Meanwhile, Joe and Beth’s household is crumbling. They were engaged, but their relationship spiraled out of control. Lies from both sides expose the extent of their disconnection. As the saying goes, there are three sides to every story: your side, my side, and the truth. In this twisty novel, whose truth will we believe?

Beth and Joe are a couple with hidden truths, and neither is alone in their struggles. As the adage goes, “write what you know,” and Holten’s brilliant writing is a testament to this principle. She skillfully weaves a fictional narrative that captivates readers, drawing them into her world and refusing to let go until the very end. That final twist had my head spinning.

Many thanks to One More Chapter and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.