Angela Henry's "This Family Lies" delivers a masterfully crafted psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the very last page. With its intricate web of secrets, unreliable narrators, and a cast of characters each harboring their own hidden agendas, the novel builds suspense with relentless precision. The twists and turns are genuinely shocking, and the pacing is perfectly calibrated to maintain a sense of unease and intrigue. Henry's ability to create a claustrophobic atmosphere within the opulent Dorsey family estate makes for an utterly compelling and addictive read, solidifying "This Family Lies" as a must-read for fans of twisty domestic thrillers.

The Family Lies by Angela Henry is an addictive psychological thriller that keeps you hooked from start to finish. The twists are clever and unexpected, making it nearly impossible to put down. The characters are well-crafted, and the tension builds steadily throughout the story. The pacing is spot-on, with just the right amount of suspense and intrigue. A strong 4.5 stars—gripping, smart, and full of surprises. Perfect for thriller fans who love a good mind-bending plot.

The Family Lies was an incredibly suspenseful and twisty read that had me hooked from the start. Sabrina’s job restoring the Dorsey family’s private library seemed like a dream, but the eerie atmosphere of the estate and the mysterious family secrets kept me on edge. The tension builds steadily as Sabrina uncovers one unsettling detail after another, and I couldn’t stop turning pages to find out what would happen next.

The characters, especially Theo Dorsey, were intriguing and complex. I wasn’t sure who to trust, which made the story all the more gripping. The twists, especially regarding Theo's past, kept me guessing right up to the end. The writing had a great balance of suspense and emotion, and I really felt Sabrina’s internal struggle as she navigated the increasingly dangerous situation.

While I enjoyed the book a lot, I felt like the pacing slowed down a bit in the middle. But overall, the psychological tension and the shocking revelations at the end made it well worth the read. If you love psychological thrillers with lots of twists, The Family Lies is definitely worth checking out!

Firstly, the cover on this is absolutely beautiful and I am absolutely obsessed with it !

The story was a whole vibe from start to finish and I loved it! I love a thriller book so I was a sucker for it !

I would recommend this book to everyone and anyone who loves to read !!

I enjoyed this. When life is looking up you have to go for it don’t you. Sabrina did.
Only trouble is the truth comes out and catches up.
A few hidden secrets & lies amongst this story of family life & new jobs.
Enjoyable

Do you like your mystery thriller reading full of twists, turns, and surprises? This latest Angela Henry title may be a winning read for you! She’s an author new to me, but I was drawn into the plot quickly. A young woman librarian lands a much-needed job restoring a dream library in the mansion of one of the town’s richest employers- a handsome bachelor. The plot developed well with more questions and complications in each chapter. But as I was left breathless as the ending neared. There were SO MANY twists, turns and reveals packed into the last few pages! I was overwhelmed with the sudden inclusion of so many details. But it may have plot twist seekers delighted,

This was a very complex story about families and how they try to protect themselves to the detriment of others. A very final conclusion.

This was utterly gripping and exciting! I really enjoy books by this author! She is very entertaining and an engaging author! If you like Emily Shiner or Ruth Ware, you will love this book!

Surprising TWISTS and the perfect ending!

This mystery hooked me early with its eerie atmosphere and intriguing setup. Hired to restore the Dorsey family’s library, Sabrina Adams quickly realizes the estate is full of secrets—locked doors, strict rules, and a housekeeper who seems to be hiding something. When her employer, Theo, is linked to a missing woman, she starts questioning everything. The suspense kept me engaged, and I loved the main characters, but the twist was too predictable, making the payoff less satisfying. A solid read, but not as surprising as I’d hoped.

This was a fantastic thriller. Twists, suspense, tension. The mystery was riveting. I . Right away, I was hooked with how odd this situation was, and things only increased, which had me on the edge of my seat.

The Family Lies combines several of my favourite thriller elements:

- A dream library
- amateur sleuthing
- A gothic setting, aka the Dorsey estate
- Wealthy families and succession battles
- Clever nods to classic books
- A truly surprising twist!

The Family Lies is a quick-paced story; as soon as I picked it up, I did not want to put it down! And did I mention the library :)

I've read a few of Angela Henry's books now, and I know I can count on her to bring a fun plot that keeps my brain on its toes.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the copy of the book.

This book was absolutely amazing. Heart pounding, nail biting, clutching your cat for support amazing.

family lies by angela henry was such an engaging read. the mystery kept me hooked the whole time, and just when i thought i had things figured out—boom, multiple twists at the end that completely threw me (in the best way). i love when a book keeps me guessing and then delivers a satisfying payoff, and this one definitely did.

i also really liked the dual pov—it wasn’t just switching between first-person perspectives, which made it feel more balanced and gave the story more depth. the writing was easy to follow and most importantly, it had a happily ever after, which made all the suspense and drama worth it.

Woah. This had me on the edge of my seat and SO LOST but beyond engaged with the story. The curveball we were thrown was incredible.

There were definitely some dark moments in this one, but I don’t think it merits any trigger warnings. Who wouldn’t want to be immersed in a huge untouched library?

Highly recommend for a twisty, fast paced thriller!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of The Family Lies by Angela Henry in return for my honest review. This is the first book I’ve read by this author and I shall definitely be looking out for more this is an intriguing story with very interesting characters that had me hooked from the beginning there are lots of twists and a surprising ending making this a must read.

well the title is appropriate. This family is a disaster. The lies, the jealousy, the betrayal. There's a lot to unpack with this one. This was a fast paced thriller with enough twists and turns throughout to keep you entertained to the very end. This was my first book by this author & i will definitely be looking for more by her!

As soon as I saw the synopsis, I have loved the idea. I love a good thriller, with secrets, complots and mysteries. But it was it for me. It was a bit obvious for my liking.
It is a nice read but not surprising enough for me.

A fantastic, fast-paced thriller about a young woman who starts working at a luxury estate. I deeply enjoyed the MC's development throughout this book. The end really got me! I felt like one thing wasn't fully wrapped up, but otherwise found this to be an amazing read.

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC!

This was my first read by this author, and it won't be my last. As a book nerd, some of us have the fantasy of someone paying us to be around books, and for Sabrina, who was just let go from her Library job, this was placed right in her lap. I was drawn in from the beginning and enjoyed the book. There were a lot of twists, surprises and turns throughout the book. And I was not expecting that ending, although it did have me feeling some kind of way about it. It was an exciting read, and I can't wait for the next book from the author.

I was really excited to read Angela Henry's new book The Family Lies. I really enjoyed her other book Her Pretty Lies. The Family Lies follows Sabrina who is down on her luck and was fired from her dream librarian job. She can't believe her luck when the wealthy and handsome CEO of Dorsey Industries, Theo Dorsey, gives her the chance of a lifetime to be their private family librarian. Before she even arrives she gets weird warnings about the family. Lots of strange things happen and she is determined to figure out what is going on. Honestly the first 80% was just okay. It felt like a lot of build up. The last 20% had a TON of twists and turns all the way to the very last sentence, but I wish we had more breadcrumbs during the main story. This was pretty good overall, but I did enjoy Her Pretty Lies better.