The beginning of the book is engaging and draws the reader in right away. The quality of writing was unfortunately not strong. It reminded me of Freida McFadden's style, which is not appealing to me. I was curious enough to browse the rest of the book to find out what happened, but did not finish reading it word for word about 30% of the way in.

Wow. Wow. Wow! This fast paced, page turner is a must read. I loved the plot, the twists and especially the ending!

This book was ok, not amazing, but an easy enjoyable read overall. I have just read another book centered around amnesia so I must admit I was a little bit over the premise when I read this one.

The book started off a little slow which was ok as it set the scene and I wanted to find out more about what happened to Jen, why was she in an accident, was she actually in her real house, are the people around her who they say they are?

When it got to about 2/3 of the way in and the pieces of the puzzle were starting to get put together I started to lose interest a bit. The reasons for why everyone was lying to Jen came out and they were just a bit too weird and I don't think the main reason was very believable which ruined it a bit for me. However, I did very much enjoy the ending so that was a nice wrap-up / conclusion to it all. The ending reminded me of a storyline that has been in the media in recent years and I enjoyed that fact - even though there was a major clue to what might happen earlier in the book.

Overall, if you are looking for an easy to read thriller that will keep you hooked I would recommend.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Everyone Is Lying is a fast-paced thriller that kept me on edge from start to finish. Holly Down masterfully weaves a web of secrets and deceit, making every character a potential suspect. The story dives into the dark complexities of relationships and the lies people tell to protect themselves. Just when I thought I had everything figured out, another twist threw me off course. It’s a gripping read that’s perfect if you love unraveling mysteries and questioning who you can trust.

Everyone Is Lying by Holly Down is a gripping domestic thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end. The story unfolds through multiple perspectives, each adding layers of deceit, suspense, and unexpected twists. The writing is sharp, the pacing brisk, and the characters are complex, making it easy to get sucked into their tangled web of lies. If you love a fast-paced, twisty read that keeps you on edge, this book is a must!

I really enjoyed on this I would definitely say it was more on the spooky side. There was definitely times I was gasping and on the edge of my seat the atmosphere throughout was creepy. I loved the story and how well written it was. There was lots of twists and turns which kept me hooked throughout. I loved how the we only know what was going on in the main characters head which I think helped build up the suspense throughout as I couldn’t even guess what was going to happen next. I loved this book and can’t wait to recommend it to everyone. Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book.

2.5 stars rounded up.

The premise of this book really intrigued me, largely because the amnesia trope wasn’t one I had explored much previously. The pacing started off a bit slow, which I didn’t mind because it helped build tension and lay the groundwork for the feelings of unease and dread that I look for in a thriller. I was enjoying piecing things together alongside Jen, and I never felt entirely confident that I had figured anything out. At the 75% mark, however, this book kind of lost me. The ending felt too rushed and too convenient. Parts of it felt predictable given the hints that had been dropped earlier in the book, but as a whole it was a lot more far-fetched than I would’ve liked.

I don’t want to let my disappointment in the ending tarnish my opinion of the book overall. It was a quick read, and Holly Down certainly managed to keep me turning the pages throughout it all.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks to Netgalley and Holly Down for this ARC!

I do like this sort of story. I mean, yes, it is scary. Imagine you wake uop one day and do not know anymore who you are. Or why you feel like a truck ran over you. And then there is your sister filling the holes, but without knowing why, you feel like she actually does not tell you the truth.... Ugh. Not to mention what an accident like this surely does to your body, as well... but I am getting carried away here again, I am sorry.

Back to the book - I did also like the rather short chapters, even when I get through the book in one sitting - perks of being on holiday, I guess. It was really impossible to put down, and I for sure would not have been able to guess the ending, even when I life would depend on it in some way!

A very emotional story that will rip your heart.
I was so engrossed in the book where I was not aware until the story end.
I was gripped from the very first page and thoroughly enjoyed the twists and turns the book took you on.

Excellent book. Kept me guessing the whole entire time. I couldn’t out it down. Read in less than a day. No way could I have predicted the ending!!!

Everyone Is Lying
Holly Down
Synopsis
The book follows a middle-aged woman who wakes up from a car crash that happened 6 months ago. We follow her journey as she struggles with her sister telling her that she doesn’t have a husband or a child. She has no memory of them, only what her sister has told her.

Thoughts
It was a really creepy and spooky read. You just hear her thoughts and what she’s going through and the way she tries to cope with all of this. As well as trying to recover from her accident. It’s an interesting book if you like thriller/horror elements. I don’t think the author intended for this to be a horror novel but it does read like one. I keep on wanting to pick it back up again and just reread it for the first time. I’m really invested in this story, especially the main character and her sister’s plot.

Audience
If you don’t like horror or creepiness, stay away from this book. It also deals with trauma from the car accident so content warnings should be put in place. But other than that, if you like horror/thrillers, I would really recommend you pick this one up. It’s also quite a slow read which I really like.

Thank you to Bookouture and Holly Down for sending me this book, I really liked it.

Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for my honest review. This book is told from Jen’s perspective. After waking from a coma with no memory of her life or family, Jen just knows she’s not getting the whole truth. So, she begins her own personal mission to uncover secrets kept from her. There were plenty of twists and turns as Jen worked to rebuild her memory. I was throughly invested from the first chapter to the last. I was worried about the ending, but the last chapter was extremely satisfying! I will definitely be looking forward to reading other books by Holly Down!

This was a good suspense that was hard to put down!

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ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for an advanced copy of the book.

Jen has been in a coma for a few months due to an accident, but when she wakes up even though her mind is fuzzy, she is clear headed enough to remember her husband and daughter.
Jen's sister is one of these characters where you think its too good to be true, and even though jen's memory comes back a little bit at a time, there's enough distrust with the other characters that the plotline isn't spoiled early on like it is with other books, and keeps you going until the end.

“Everyone Is Lying” by Holly Down is a gripping psychological thriller that pulls you in from the first page. Jen wakes up from a coma with no memories, and as she tries to piece together her past, she realizes she can’t trust anyone—not her nurse, not her family, and maybe not even herself. Jenn’s resilience and badass attitude make her a compelling protagonist, and the short, fast-paced chapters keep the suspense building. With twists around every corner, this book will keep you guessing until the very end, literally! The second to the last chapter I was like…..WTF this book can't end like this than BAM the last chapter I was like YES!! I will for sure recommend this book to all of my psychological thriller reader friends!!!

As someone who suffered a brain injury with some amnesia this was a must read for me. Not my favorite read of the year but one great one. It didn't keep me as 'page turning' as others but definitely a great read. Slower at the beginning but give it time and it will pick up with some good twists and turns to boot!!!!

Jen wakes up in a somewhat familiar room, but she has no memory of how she got there. The drip in her arm, and the pain she feels whenever she moves, indicate that she has been severely injured, but she has no memory of an accident. Rachel, a woman who claims to be her sister gives all of Jen's questions vague answers, leaving Jen wondering if the woman is even her sister. Jen has a strong impression of a husband and a baby, but Rachel tells her that she's never been married nor born a child. As Jen's confusion and distrust grow, she devises a plan to attempt to learn the truth.

Though the book seemed somewhat slow and repetitive at first, it soon becomes one of those that keeps the reader up until the wee hours. Jen is resourceful, and uses all the clues and limited means at her disposal to find out what really happened that caused her to wreck her car and land in a six-month coma.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

3.5 stars rounded up. Good domestic thriller with a slowly emerging story of an amnesia victim - some parts went off the rails but I flew through this book on a recent plane ride.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!

This was one of the most bingeable books I’ve read in a long, long time. I read it in less than a day. It keeps you guessing the entire time. Plenty of twists, including some real gut punches towards the end.

Jen wakes up in a room she doesn’t recognize. She can’t move her limbs. She needs to find out what happened. I don’t want to say any more than this. Going into this completely blind is definitely the way to go. This is a quick, satisfying read. It never gets into that unbelievable, nonsensical territory. It stays completely grounded. Definitely give it a read on a rainy day!

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the advance copy of this!

HOLLY DOWN IS THE QUEEN OF TWISTS!!! I knew when I read The Other Woman that I would read all of Holly’s books and I was not disappointed! If you love a story where you think you know what happening but then all of a sudden you start to question absolutely everything because twist after twist after twist happens you need to read this book!! Can’t wait to read more of Holly’s work