This book has an interesting concept. Katie is accused of murdering a group of men while waitressing in a high end club. Her story is told from the perspective of 5 people in her life- her dad, her attorney, an old friend, a reporter, and an ex boyfriend. Each person has a different perspective on who she is as a person.

For some reason, I had a really hard time staying engaged with this book and I don't know why. The story and the concept were both well done but it took me much longer to read this than it typically does to read a book. I did enjoy this book overall.

Her Many Faces by Nicci Cloke Fast paced suspense with a unique presentation of multiple POVs. Gripping and intense and an ending that comes a complete surprise. Katie, did she or didn't she?
First book for me by Ms Cloke and will be looking for her future books
Thank you to Ms Cloke, William Morrow, and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview the book.

(DNF)

I really appreciate the author’s writing and the effort put into this story, but unfortunately, the male POV on a female character didn’t resonate with me personally. I typically prefer more direct insight into the female protagonist’s perspective, and the narrative style didn’t connect with me as much as I’d hoped. While this book wasn’t the right fit for me, I’m sure it will appeal to readers who enjoy this style of storytelling.

I really loved the way this book was told from alternating viewpoints of people who know the alleged murderess in different ways. From her father's point of view, her lawyer's point of view, her lover's point of view, her friend's point of view. It really gave the story multiple layers and presented Katie in so many different lights that you didn't quite know what to believe. A really fascinating character study that left you guessing all the way till the end! I would love to read more of the author's books.

Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for an ARC of Her Many Faces.

Wow! This was such a a simple yet brilliantly unique way to tell a story. I loved reading from each of the men's perspectives and the short chapters made it so bingeable! Highly recommend if you're looking for a book that shakes up the same-old-same-old story structure.

4.5 stars

I was given this book by NetGalley for an honest review-
Four men are poisoned at a club. A waitress is arrested. To each of these men she is someone different— which is the true face? Is she the killer.?

Her Many Faces has an on the edge of your seat thriller feeling to it. You're hooked right from the beginning but the unreliable narration throughout makes you question everything that is happening. The ending leaves some questions unanswered, which may frustrate some readers.

I feel slightly conflicted. I enjoyed the story. I thought it was a unique style, having the story about someone but told through the POV of different men in her life. Each seeing a different side of her. It was fairly fast paced and kept my attention. I wanted to know what happened and I didn’t get bored. The chapters were also short, which I prefer. Because of that, I give it 4 solid stars.

My “issue”, and I’m sure this will be unpopular, is that it seemed like the main characters interests and what everyone assumed was her motive seemed like an excuse for the author to discredit a group of people who have beliefs or interests that are not conventional or who might be considered “conspiracy theorists” (which….have we learned nothing over the last few years that many of these things have been proven true...at least a little bit?) I’m trying to be vague so I don’t spoil anything, but it really seemed like a big excuse to make them look insane, murderous, and then admit 'sorry I made it all up...nothing at all I said was true." Plot lines like that always bother me and it seems like since 2020, it's in every book I read.

Despite that, I enjoyed the book and the story and the way it was written. The ending seemed a little rushed to me, but overall 4 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC.

I can't wait to find other people that have read this because I want a book club chat about this story. In fact I want several. This was too good.

Katie Cole is a waitress in a high end members only club that serves the elite in the UK. When the poisoning of four well known men happens, Katie is an arrested and charged with the crime. The reader then becomes immersed in the days leading up to and the actual trial. Her Many Faces by Nicci Cloke is essentially a character study about how men treat women told through their eyes as Katie waits in prison. Each chapter is narrated by someone either associated with the trial or Katie’s past. We meet her father, her lawyer, a childhood friend, a former lover and a journalist writing about the events of the case.

This book is definitely a slow burn, but it is smartly written and well executed. The characters each have specific memories and feelings about how Katie has touched their lives. I enjoyed the detail that each chapter’s subtitle is the name that the man narrating has assigned to Katie, for example her father calls her Kit-Kat and her friend calls her KT. Each one is a window into how that man views her.

This book was definitely different than I was expecting but I still enjoyed it and thought it was an interesting as it makes the reader think about how we men often pigeonhole women and how justice is messily executed in modern times. Her Many Faces will definitely make you think. Four stars.

I received this advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review and feedback.

Thanks Netgalley for the free ARC! This was a very good, well-written book. It was confusing at first to keep track of the characters, but I caught on fast, I liked the multiple points of view and that they were all directed to the protagonist. I would recommend for a suspenseful mystery.

I really enjoyed Her Many Faces. The story follows Kate from the different perspectives of men in her life (father, friend, etc) as she finds herself accused and on trial for murder. I am a sucker for a story set in England, especially London, so I loved the setting. I had a hard time putting this down and couldn't wait to find out how the story would unfold. It has a bit of everything - murder, mystery, courtroom, conspiracy, and family dysfunction. A very enjoyable read, medium/fast-paced, and a solid 4 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley for this eARC! This is my honest review.

This was a great book!!! It was thrilling, gripping and intense! I loved the fast pace and how events were told through the four different perspectives. I think the author did a good job at keeping us tense and engaged throughout the whole book

Thank you to NetGalley, to the author, and to the publisher for this complimentary ARC in exchange for my honest review!!!

This was such a good book!!! It is the perfect thriller with so many twists and turns. You never really know where the book is going. I think it was full of emotion and great writing! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest review!

This book will absolutely floor you. I just finished it, and I’m already diving back in for another read!

Her Many Faces by Nicci Cloke introduces us to Katherine Cox, a waitress at an elite club, now on trial for poisoning four influential and powerful patrons before fleeing the scene. But the real intrigue lies in how the story unfolds. Told through the perspectives of five men—her lover, her best friend, an intrepid reporter, her father, and her trial lawyer—we’re drawn into a web of conflicting narratives. Each man is convinced he knows who Katherine really is, yet as the trial progresses, their certainty begins to crack, leaving them—and the reader—questioning everything.

The brilliance of this novel lies in the way Cloke masterfully dissects the male gaze. Each viewpoint offers a layer of insight, not just into Katherine’s character but into the biases and assumptions that color how these men perceive her. The truth? It’s hidden somewhere in the gaps between their stories, and uncovering it is half the thrill.

With suspenseful courtroom drama, complex character dynamics, and an ending you won’t see coming, Her Many Faces is more than a mystery—it’s a mesmerizing puzzle and a thought-provoking ride. Cloke has delivered an unforgettable story that lingers long after the final page.

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Wow, I devoured this book in less than 24 hours! I didn’t really know what to expect going in but this book was so intriguing and so fast paced that I couldn’t stop reading.

I think the way this book is told with different POVs of the people who know Katie make it that much better. Hearing all the different sides and trying to piece together what happened from everyone else’s point of views was so addicting.

Highly recommend this one!