Thank you to Danielle Stewart and Bookouture for the opportunity to read this ARC. Although the book started a little slow, it became quite a twisty tale that kept me up late reading! Lies unravel and the character motives are revealed bit by bit. Some of the twists were revealed in chapters written from different character perspectives which I always enjoy. The ending wrapped everything up perfectly. I would definitely recommend this book, and I will be looking for other opportunities to read books from this author.

This talented author has written a cannot put down novel. Realistic characters and red herrings…great combination…intrigue and mystery…this story is a page turner. Thanks Netgalley.

I found Danielle Stewart when I accidentally read her version of The Teacher last year. I was gripped. Danielle can tell a story like no other and keeps you intrigued enough even when the book is slow to continue reading.

The first 20% of the book I was intrigued. Almost bored but intrigued. I knew something was going to happen I just didn't know what. And then like a spiral staircase the lives of Megan and her family begin to unravel, and boy did they unravel past. I thought I knew what was going on many times within the book but I was wrong. Even when I did figure out part of the ending the other part shocked me.

This book is definitely worth the read. Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC!

Thank you for the ARC!
This book was amazing! I could not put it down. It had my attention from the beginning.
I loved all the twists and turns!

I had the pleasure of receiving an ARC for Three Little Lies. This was my first time reading a book by this author and I certainly plan on reading more. This was intense reading because I couldn't tell what was true or what was a lie. I didn't know who was good or bad. As the book started to close, I was thinking I knew what was going on now! Wrong! A bomb was dropped at the end which was totally unexpected. It was a great read.

Such a great thriller! I couldn’t put this one down and ended up reading it all in one day. The twists kept coming, and I was on the edge of my seat until the very end—I definitely didn’t see the final reveal coming. The story centers on an overprotective mother grappling with anxiety, all while uncovering the tangled web of lies and secrets that families can hide from one another. Highly recommended for thriller fans!

I had a hard time putting this one down! There was one twist that felt sort of obvious after I read it but the other(s) did not! The only part that felt unnecessary to me was Jo’s past and the letters she got, I can understand in the end how it helped her bond with Eden but it still felt like it could have been left out as well. I’ll definitely recommend this book!

Three Little Lies was a very engrossing read from the very beginning! There was no time lost getting into the story; the author grabbed the reader right at the start. The characters were fully drawn and very engaging, the story line was clearly presented and easy to follow. The book continued at a lively pace throughout, with each new development in the story increasing the suspense and building the reader's engagement with the characters and their dilemma. There were unexpected twists in the story right up until the very end. I must say that the ending didn't follow logic and was very disappointing to me as a reader, seeming somewhat contrived, out-0f-character, and agenda-driven instead of following logic and the tone set by the rest of the novel. Still, overall, I enjoyed getting acquainted with these characters and seeing their story unfold.

This was a 3.5 (rounded up to 4 stars for NetGalley) read for me! It was enjoyable, but I felt the plot was a bit lacking and the pacing was slower than I expected.

The first half of the book was a lot of character building and was definitely slower paced. I didn’t feel like I was engaged until half way through. (I checked, it was exactly at 50% that I was invested in the story.)

However, the character writing was great! The characters, especially Jo and Megan, were very well written. The reader is really able to get a chance to connect with the mother and daughter and see the nuances of the preteen daughter/mother relationship. The story had many twists and turns and you aren't sure which character to trust or who is telling the truth. For this reason, I cared for the characters and was invested to see how their stories played out.

Overall, the plot fell a little flat for me and I felt this was just a good read, not a great read. I felt a lot of the plot points weren’t adequately addressed or wrapped up nicely. Though the plot was weak, the character writing was there and made for an enjoyable, quick read!

This would be a great read for someone who loves slow-burn thrillers. I more enjoy fast paced thrillers, but still finished this up in 2 days because after reaching the 50% mark, I flew through the book!

What a wild ride this book was. It started out a little slower than the last couple books I've read, but I didn't mind because the character development was written so well with all kinds of subtle foreshadowing that still left me wanting to know more about each one. Then, once the drama started unfolding, it felt like twist after twist, answering some of my questions while leaving me with even more! Even when I thought I had it all figured out, I was wrong & didn't expect it to play out the way it did. An incredible read and I can't wait to read something else by Danielle Stewart.

thank you to netgalley, bookouture, and danielle stewart for the chance to read this book. all opinions are my own.

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ੈ♡˳ thoughts:
i wanted to like this book so much as i have been on a frieda mcfadden kick the last year. but i think this book fell flat. i was beginning to guess things before they happened and it turned really boring for me. the first 50% of this book is extremely slow, but i pushed through it because i was eager to see what the plot twists were. i was very sad to see that i had figured the entire book out already. the good thing about this book was that everyone had lies. it was definitely more than three little lies throughout the book. i was eager to see who else was lying while i was reading the book. however, i think the main reason i didn’t like the book was that i could not connect with the fmc. i understood (slightly) why she did the things she did, but she did not sit right with me the entire book.

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ꕥ not a romance book!


ੈ♡˳ fave quotes
“ೃ⁀➷ no quotes as this was an arc and they are always subject to change! also a mystery, so i don’t want to give anything away!

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Wow wow wow! The best book I've read I'm awhile. It had a fantastic plot, amazing characters, and lots of twists and turns. I could not stop reading it and finished it in less than 24 hours!

Loved the author's writing style, how well developed the characters were, and how she heightened the tension as the novel progressed.

Fantastic read! I want to read more from this author!

WOW!!! Thank you Netgalley for the ARC! This was a roller coaster for sure! One of the best psychological thrillers that I’ve read in a while. An anxious, overprotective mom with a suspicious past, a troubled marriage, two kids with their own sets of problems, and an exchange student thrown into the family dynamics kept me at the edge of my seat from start to finish.

This book has a good story, but I feel like it led up to a underwhelming ending. The whole story unfolded within a few chapters after setting the story up with great detail for the first 70% of the book.

“Three Little Lies” is a psychological thriller that delivers on suspense and surprises. While the first 30-40% unfolds at a slower pace, it remains engaging, building a solid foundation for the twists to come. Once the first major plot twist hits, the story becomes utterly gripping, keeping you hooked until the end. I was hooked and I couldn’t put it down. I’ve read it within a day!! Packed with numerous twists, this book is a must-read for fans of thrillers. If you enjoy the style of Freida McFadden, you must read this book!!

Thank you Netgalley for this e-arc in exchange for a honest review.

This book was a ride from start to finish. Every time I thought I had it figured out I was thrown for a loop. I loved the build up of a small lie that just snowballs. Jo was so relatable as her feelings and struggles are ones that most wives and parents have. Her yearning for keeping her family together was palpable.

Such a good read. Keeps you on your toes the whole time!! I could not put this book down!!! Can’t wait to read more by this author !!

This book was great. Entertaining, wanted to keep reading. I was very surprised by so many of the twists. Just didn't see a lot of them coming. I appreciate the strong mother and how she stands up for her children and herself.

WOW! This book hooked me right from the start. Fast-paced, complex characters and every chapter left me in suspense and needing to read on! So many twists and turns throughout the book - every time I thought I figured it out I’d be wrong! The title is the PERFECT fit for this book! Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book! Highly recommend!!

I really liked this book. The characters were well developed. I enjoyed hearing the narrative from the mom’s pov, I thought she was done quite realistically. It hooked me from the beginning and kept me engaged. The best thriller I’ve read in a while! I will definitely be reading some of her other books.