Unfortunately I did not enjoy the writing style at all and found this to be both predictable and over the top. Just really didn't hit for me at all--I think this author is not for me.

Sloan has always wanted to be a writer. When she finds her cruel boss, a famous author, dead with a completed manuscript in front of her, she jumps at the opportunity. After getting the life she’s always wanted, the threats start to come. Someone knows. The premise is one I like but the story gets a bit bogged down. The short chapters are the right length for a fast paced read though. Besides the theft of the book, Sloan has a secret from her teenage years that’s hinted along the way. That kept me motivated to read too. At about the half way mark the twists & revelations lead to a gothic vibe. Overall it’s not a bad mystery, I just felt the elements didn’t gel together for me smoothly. So the book can be a bit disjointed. The epilogue (which I suspected earlier) just did not work that late in the book. There’s enough here that I think readers can truly enjoy, it’s just not a gigantic recommend from me.

📝

Read if you like:
* The Mystery Writer by Sulari Gentill
* The Only One Left by Riley Sage

Thank you to Netgalley for this ARC of All My Lies.

Overall, I was intrigued by the idea of this book and it had great potential but I think it could have been executed a lot better. The writing seemed a bit childish at times. The overall flow of the story got a bit confusing but also predictable at the time… And what was that epilogue?

I still felt semi entertained most of the story so that’s a plus.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of All My Lies by Nelle Lamarr.

We are following Sloan White, the personal assistant to a best-selling and esteemed thriller author. When her boss suddenly passes away on NYE, she takes the finished manuscript on her typewriter as a special Christmas gift to herself.

The premise of this book was so strong- and reminded me of the beginning of Yellow Face (R.F. Kuang), with a vibe and plot devices similar to Freida McFadden. I appreciate the attempts at laid-back humor, and a story that has plot movement!

Unfortunately, the writing of this book could have used several rounds of line edits. It was distracting at best, and cringey at worst. One concrete example of this might be: the narrator referring to herself as "clumsy me," "stupid me," "silly me," "uncoordinated me" and "accident-prone me"- so often, that it would rip me from the story each time.

Overall, I think this story could have been a 3 star for me as a pretty good thriller, with some minimal plot-spoiling concerns midway through the book. Unfortunately, it landed where published works that still need heavy editing always land for me: in 1-2 star territory..

Thank you again to NetGalley for this advanced read!

[2.5 stars]

Sloan dreams of being a writer. Unfortunately, she's stuck working for her horrible boss, Barbara Van Wyck, the town's prolific thriller author. That is until she returns back to Barbara's mansion after running errands. Barbara was killed during that short window of time - and has conveniently left behind her completed manuscript right on her desk. Naturally, Sloan takes the manuscript and does some minor edits to make it her own. Sloan is finally a writer - and a successful one at that. However, soon after her book takes off, she begins receiving threats. Someone out there knows what Sloan did and they're going to make her pay. When Sloan is propositioned for a second novel, the threats increase and her life is truly in danger. Will Sloan be able to continue living out her dream as an author or will her lies catch up to her?

The synopsis really drew me in. However, the writing and the actual plot was...not good. Sloan was easily the most annoying main character I have ever encountered. She really missed some big red flags that would have made this book a whole lot shorter. Some parts of the story were very predictable and were almost painful to get through. However, the last 15% of the book was the best part (not just because it was almost over). This is where all of the action and actual good parts of the story lived. If the author structured the rest of the book in this way, it easily would have been 4 stars. The book was a fast read, I'll give it that. However, if you go in not expecting much, maybe you'll like it better than I did. It does have some Freida-esque qualities (and came highly recommended by her), so if you're a fan, you may like this one. Overall, I can't recommend this book as it feels rushed and generally underdeveloped.

When Sloan's boss, a famous author is murdered, Sloan steals the manuscript she was writing and publishes it as her own. Sloan begins receiving threats and feels like she is being stalked. Meanwhile she has rekindled a high school romance with her long lost love, Logan. Ok, this was just too much for me. Sloan never asks Logan any questions about what he is doing or where he has been. As there really weren't any other characters, Logan was obvious from the beginning for me. I just wasn't very impressed with this. The characters did not have much substance, and once Logan kidnapped Sloan, I was pretty much done, ugh! Thank you, NetGalley!

All My Lies by Nelle Lamarr 5⭐️

This book reeled you in from the very first page. Completely Unputdownable!

When her horrible boss is murdered, it’s the perfect opportunity for Sloan steal the manuscript and publish it as her own, and that’s exactly what she does! Before she knows it, she’s a published author but soon after she begins to receive threatening letters. Someone knows what she’s done and it’s not who you think!

While Sloan is morally gray (mostly gray) I thought she was very likable and almost relatable.

Omg I loved this book! Nelle Lamarr is definitely an author to put on your automatic buy list. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat. A great read.

When you have a heroine who does something bad, it can be difficult to warm to her. But not with Sloan. She’s a warm, at times hilarious protagonist, who has done one stupid, impulsive thing, resulting in huge, positive life changes. Until that is, everything goes wrong.

Nelle Lamarr has outdone herself with this book, which had me racing to turn the pages. With a hugely engaging writing style and multi-layered characters, this psychological thriller cleverly combines heart-racing twists with elements of humour. This is a super fast-paced story that will stay with me for a very long time.

Thank you to Nelle Lamarr, Inkubator Books and Netgalley for my advance copy.

I really enjoyed this book. I thought it was a good and traditional plot line with good character development. I loved the throwbacks to Freida and some other popular authors. It was a nice touch. My only gripe was the I felt like there was no twist. The ending was exactly what I expected it to be. I guess it early.

digital ARC was provided by Netgalley and Inkubator Books

It was...an experience reading this book, that much I can say.

Synopsis
When her abusive boss, a famous writer Barbara, dies under mysterious circumstances, Sloan does what she thinks she needs to do: stealing the unpublished manuscript and markets it as her own. She could go on for some years before finally, her past is catching up to her.

Commentaries
I'm honestly...unsure as to what's the overall tone of the book.
Is it crack treated seriously? Or just crack?
Because the way it's written doesn't really give anything to me.
It's humour upon humour and the usage of bookwhore, alpha, etc made me raise my eyebrow. Should I laugh? I don't know.
Is it a critic on how similar books are written nowadays?
Or just a very tongue in cheek book? I don't know.
Did I enjoy it? Not immensely because I kept asking myself the above questions.
The writing and characterizations are just so over the top it could as well be a satire, but until it's confirmed, I must give it 1 star.

Ugh. I really wanted to love this book as much as I've loved the other books I've read by this other. I just couldn't. In my opinion, it needs more editing before release. Round out the characters, and the story. It kind of jumps through some things and drones on about other things not important to the story. (Uggs being one of them).
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the chance to read this advanced copy.

Thank you NetGalley! This book was amazing! It kept me entertained page after page. I did not see the twists coming. Such a great read

I really liked the idea of this book and was really looking forward to reading it. Unfortunately, I had a difficult time getting into it from the very beginning. I felt it it was repetitive, predictable and I found myself skimming to get through it. Even though I wasn't super impressed with this book I will be trying another book by this author. Thank you to Netgalley and Inkubator books for an ARC of this book.

Please note: this review contains spoilers.

This is my first read by Nelle Lamarr, AKA Nelle L’Amour. I thought the premise was great and enjoyed the characters. It was a fun story, full of suspense and twists.

SPOILER alert:

I did guess the main twist during Chapter 44. I feel that the character named Tilda gave it away, and it may be less obvious if perhaps her name was Tilly. I also would have liked to see a bit more from the epilogue, I felt like there could be a bit more to that part of story!

Overall, I enjoyed this read and will be reading more titles from this author!

Sloan has dreamed of being a writer the majority of her life. She is even lucky enough to be the assistant to an author with so many current bestsellers. So the author isn't a peach to work for - hopefully Sloan can at least learn a few things, right? Everything changes the day Sloan returns from running errands (where she runs into her childhood crush...swoon!) and finds her boss dead. Thinking she hears something, she takes off running from the scene. Shortly after, Sloan becomes a bestselling author herself. Her dreams are finally coming true. That is...until they aren't. See, Sloan has a secret that only she could possible know about. Then the threats start and make her question the noise she heard that fateful day. It appears someone know what she did and wants her to pay for her lies...

I really enjoyed this one! This is my second Nelle Lamarr book and it was fantastic! The characters are great. I loved the writing style. The pace was fantastic. The chapters were great lengths. It kept my attention the whole time and I found myself needing to read more to find out what happens. I cannot wait to read more from this author!

I would definitely recommend this!

I've become a big fan of Nelle Lamarr! I was super stoked to read this early and it doesn't disappoint! It's a bit of a slow burn at first but then the twists and turns come out of nowhere! Don't miss this!!

From the very beginning, this book captivated my attention with its compelling storyline. The narrative is gripping, and within the first few chapters, you'll find yourself eager to uncover the mystery behind the murder of the illustrious Barbara Van Wick. The chapters are concise and to the point, though some could have been merged for a smoother flow. However, the pacing was excellent, effectively building suspense throughout. I would have appreciated more insight into Logan's history as it unfolded or perhaps a dual perspective from both Sloan and Logan to enhance the narrative depth. Nonetheless, it was an engaging and enjoyable read!

All My Lies by Nelle Lamarr is a gripping psychological thriller that explores the dangerous consequences of secrets and deception. The story follows a successful author who has finally written a bestseller, but her success is built on a dark, hidden truth that could destroy her career and family. As threatening messages begin to surface, she is forced to protect her secrets at any cost. Tense, fast-paced, and full of twists, Lamarr’s novel keeps readers on the edge of their seats, questioning how far one will go to maintain their lies. A compelling tale of suspense, guilt, and the high price of dishonesty.

This is a fast paced page turner of a thriller. My favorite. I loved Sloan. She wants to be a writer herself while working for one of the best authors. However, she's being stalked and receiving threats. Someone has a big secret their hiding. I loved the characters and how the story unfolds. I was engaged the whole time. I do feel like there was a little something missing. I do appreciate Netgalley for this arc to read and review. This was my first Nelle Lamarr novel. I do want to get into more of her work.