All I can say is wow! From the first page I was obsessed. There’s nothing I love more than a book that can grip me instantly. I’m not one to reread books but I definitely would with this. Jealous of everyone who gets to read it for the first time!

WOW!!!!! Hooked from the first page and read this book in one sitting… Full of tension and suspense. A real page turner, best book of the year!!!

First of all thank you for approving my request!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The authors writing style had me hooked throughout this book.

I didn't want it to end, a book I really couldn't put down.

As I am reading this Sophie Ellis-Bexter - Murder on the dance Floor is playing on Radio 2 in the background spooky or what?

I was asked to review this book by NetGalley wow -this was one big party that not everyone would survive! Sophie's 16th birthday bash turns out to be a who dunnit murder.

Who do you believe in this rich world - lots of twists and turn on the edge of your seat stuff a really good read with wow I did not see that coming!

A great sunbed read and due for publication just before the summer holidays start

Recommended and due for publication next moth 3 July 2025.

Enigmatic..
An exclusive party, a luxurious mansion and a body. An enigmatic psychological suspense with more than a Gothic touch and relayed effectively through multiple viewpoints with a well drawn cast and a propulsive plot brimming with twists and oozing with secrets. Trust no one.

Once I got my head around the different voices of the characters in this novel, my goodness we were OFF. The twists and turns hit like a freight train! Every time I thought I had a handle on where the story was going, it veered left, then right, then did a u turn and kept me on my toes constantly. Whilst I don’t think that every character got their just desserts, I think that the ending was satisfying enough to make this an incredibly enjoyable read.

3.5 stars

The blurb of this one doesn’t give a lot away, but it was enough to have me intrigued! An exclusive black-tie birthday party. A sprawling mansion. A body falling from a balcony. One of the guests is dead, and another is a killer - but who is the hunter, and who is the prey?

The party in question is a sweet 16th for Sophie, but it quickly becomes clear that it’s more about her father, Ethan, showing off his newly renovated (and now very modern) home to friends and his ex-wife, Kim. His much younger new wife, Dani, is also front and centre, adding to the tension.

The book opens just after the party, and we immediately know a guest has died — but not who. From there, the story rewinds, gradually building toward the moment of the incident.

There are lots of short chapters and multiple points of view, including Dani, Kim, Mikayla (Sophie’s best friend), and Orlaith (the nanny to Dani and Ethan’s baby). Initially, I found it a little hard to keep track of who was who and how everyone was connected — it felt a bit messy. But by about 20% in, the relationships became clearer and my enjoyment picked up significantly.

Interestingly, none of the POV characters are particularly likeable — but as the story progresses, you start to understand that most of them have their own motivations, and perhaps even reasons for what happens.

That said, while I appreciated the different perspectives, four POVs plus a time jump felt like a lot to manage in a relatively short book. If I stopped reading mid-chapter, I sometimes found it hard to reorient myself — unless it was Orlaith’s chapter, thanks to her distinctive Irish voice.

There were a few twists I didn’t see coming, which I appreciated, but they didn’t completely surprise or shock me. I also found the ending a little anti-climactic — the final reveal felt rushed, and the actual death that the story hinges on didn’t quite land with the dramatic impact I expected.

ARC received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

At 44% in I was fully hooked. The different POVs kept things fresh, and the characters are just the right mix of quirky and suspicious. At this point, I had my ideas as to who were the dodgy ones.

By 75%, I thought I’d figured it out but I was still completely glued to the story. The way the characters’ lives weave together is really well done, and the flashbacks slotted in perfectly without slowing the pace. Super easy to read, but layered enough to keep me fully invested.

Finished it and loved it. I saw one of the twists coming, but the rest still caught me off guard. Everything tied up nicely, though I’ll admit I was slightly annoyed that one unhinged female character didn’t get the comeuppance she absolutely deserved.

Solid 4.5 stars. Twisty, sharp, and addictive, would highly recommend.

What a great read.
Dark i a coffees hope girl is persued by tall dark handsome and rich Ethan a successful psychiatrist. Within months they marry and move into his house. A 150 year old castle which he had renovated to very modern standards. After she has a baby girl she starts to have problems coping so an Irish nanny is brought in to help. Ethan also has an ex wife an alcohol ic and a 16yr old daughter. At a lavish party for his older daughters 16th things start to go wrong. He is always there being a caring husband but is he really? This story has a great many twists and turns but the last one is quite unexpected.

✨This book gave me Big Little Lies meets Sweet Sixteen vibes!! Kelsey Cox delivers juicy drama, secrets galore and a seriously eerie mansion setting. I loved the shifting POVs, everyone seems to have something to hide! Nobody’s innocent, everyone is lying and I was hooked from page one!

If you're a fan of character-driven mysteries with a touch of gothic suspense, Party of Liars is a must-read. ✨

This is a mystery. More like a whodunit. How do you know who to trust in party of liars? Read and find out.

Imagine agreeing to a bougie black-tie birthday bash in a mansion that screams “murder me softly”—and then acting shocked when someone swan-dives off a balcony mid-prosecco. This book? It’s a psychological cage match with every POV elbowing the others for dominance, and not a single one of these maniacs can be trusted—not even the plants probably. By chapter five, I had three suspects, two existential crises, and a strong desire to never RSVP to anything ever again. Cox serves up betrayal, secrets, and champagne-soaked chaos with the flair of a deranged maître d’—and I ate every unhinged twist like hors d’oeuvres at the world’s most dysfunctional dinner party.

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A total page turner! Essentially a murder mystery based around events taking place over the course of a single evening, which the truth revealed in snippets through the eyes of the various attendees at a very glamorous party. Very well paced, well drawn, realistic characters, and a little touch of the supernatural thrown in as well. Very much enjoyed it.

Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the ARC in return for an honest review.

This story centres around a party for a sixteen year old although it is very much for the adults and not the handful of teenagers invited. We start the book knowing there is a death and this isn't revealed until the very end. Fingers are pointed in every direction and most seem to have a reason to be suspects. I dont think any character was likeable. I felt sorry for Dani and Kim in the end. The male characters where all horrible. However I did enjoy it. I didn't guess the outcome and as it changed pov at each new chapter, this kept it interesting.
There's a nice twist at the end too.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read an advance copy.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC of Party of Liars by Kelsey Cox - out July 3rd.

This was a twisty, multi-POV mystery that definitely kept me guessing. The variety of perspectives helped keep the pace moving and added lots of intrigue. I didn’t find any of the characters particularly likable, which made it hard to connect with them on an emotional level, but the mystery itself was compelling enough to keep me invested.

The final third of the book was especially strong - tense, unpredictable, and I truly wasn’t sure which direction things would go. I loved that we didn’t even know who the victim or the killer was for much of the story - that added a fresh angle and extra suspense.

One of my favourite aspects was the setting. I’ve just returned from Texas, having visited Austin and Dallas, so it was fun to recognise the places being mentioned. The scene-setting throughout was fantastic, and the house at the centre of the story was so vividly described it felt like a character in its own right. I’d love to see it come to life on screen.

Overall, this was an atmospheric and intriguing read - perfect for fans of layered mysteries with a strong sense of place.

Rating: 3.5/5 stars

This book kicked off with a big sweet sixteen for Sophie, but let’s be real—it felt more like her dad flexing his insanely over-the-top mansion than anything meaningful for her. There were hints of paranormal stuff, but they never really went anywhere, so it ended up feeling kind of pointless. It took me a while to get into it. The characters were fine, none where particularly nice people or very likeable and I didn’t connect with any of them in a big way. What really bugged me though? Mikayla’s storyline. She went through something serious, and the book just brushed it.
Maybe this book just wasn't for me.

I was looking forward to starting this debut novel but after 50 pages I was struggling. I stopped reading and continued two days later to find I was enjoying the book. Each chapter is narrated by a different character and the narrative is confusing at times and I was turning pages back and forth which slowed the flow of the story.

Dani and Ethan Matthews live in a renovated house on a cliff, a very expensive house, the envy of the local residents. The locals say the house is haunted and strange things happen. The cliff house is about to be the venue for a very lavish 16th birthday party for Ethan’s daughter, Sophie, from a previous marriage and Sophie’s revengeful mum, Kim, is invited. Each character has a secret and lies are being told by Dani, Ethan, Orlaith, Sophie, Mikayla, Kim and Curtis. I was slow to connect with the characters and if I was to choose a favourite character, it would be Kim, revengeful, mouthy and gutsy. The plot is a mixing pot of a best friend, ex-boyfriend, ex-wife, a nanny, Ethan’s secretary, ex-friends, resentful neighbours and bitchy, rich ladies. LET THE PARTY BEGIN!

This book is about revenge, jealousy, bereavement, mind games and a lot more. I loved the ending! I think this book would make a great TV series. The writing style is not to my liking but the plot made up for that.

I give a 4-star rating.

THANK YOU TO THE PUBLISHER AND NETGALLEY FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO READ AN ADVANCED READING COPY OF THIS BOOK IN RETURN FOR AN HONEST REVIEW.

This book brings a whole new meaning to the phrase “that was one hell of a party”!

The characters were relatable and deep. I especially liked Kim - complex, interesting and likeable.

The books was cleverly written with each chapter being narrated by one of the main characters.

I did feel the book was just a tiny bit drawn out in the middle but the pace picked up with speed thereon in.

I thought I had guessed the end - but was very happy to find out that I hadn’t quite!

A good twisty read.

*Party of Liars* unfolds over one tense, glittering night—Sophie’s 16th birthday, hosted by her father in a lavish hilltop mansion with a dark reputation. The guests arrive buzzing with curiosity, eager to see the newly renovated estate, infamous for ghost stories and whispered legends of “The Mother,” a sinister presence said to haunt its halls.

What truly sets this novel apart is its structure: the story is told through multiple points of view, each from a different female character. This choice feels deliberate and powerful, as the novel explores deep and resonant themes—motherhood, female friendship, betrayal, and the raw anger that comes from being silenced or controlled. There’s a constant undercurrent of tension, not just from the supernatural, but from the emotional weight these women carry as protectors, rebels, and survivors.

The characters are richly drawn—some are easy to root for, others raise red flags, and a few might infuriate you. But the brilliance lies in how the narrative gives each of them space to be understood. By the end, whether you love them or loathe them, you’ll see them with nuance and empathy. Their intertwined relationships and hidden motivations give the story incredible depth.

As the night spirals out of control, one thing becomes certain: someone won’t make it to morning. The question of who dies—and why—is cleverly shrouded, with every character carrying secrets and possible motives. The suspense lingers with every page.

Though the timeline spans just a single evening, the novel never drags. If anything, its intensity builds steadily, creating a slow-burn mystery that still feels electric. I couldn’t stop reading—each chapter pulled me further into the tangled web of lies, fear, and fierce emotion. Complex, emotionally rich, and haunting in more ways than one, *Party of Liars* is a gripping, unforgettable read.

Set against the backdrop of a stunning hilltop mansion, the story unfolds at a gathering for a16th birthday party. With an ex-wife living close by, a new wife adjusting to motherhood, a troubled teenager, and a party brimming with tension, one thing becomes abundantly clear: what could possibly go wrong?

The characters are layered and compelling. Kim, the ex-wife struggles with alcohol and is portrayed with authenticity, it shows a personal battle and a source of familial strain. The nanny adds a touch of levity, curiosity and mystery, with her seemingly endless tales, while Dani, the new wife, is a captivating figure whose paranoia about being watched adds a chilling undercurrent to the story. These characters are well drawn, each contributing to the tension and web of lies and secrets.

The plot is well-constructed, with excellent pacing that builds suspense steadily. From the outset, the reader is aware of an accident, though its details remain a mystery until the final chapters. This narrative device works brilliantly, drawing the reader deeper into the tangled relationships and precarious dynamics of the household. The gradual unveiling keeps the pages turning, ensuring that the climax is both satisfying and impactful.

Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley UK for the ARC.