To begin, I’d like to thank Bookouture for sending me an ARC of this book, and to NetGalley for facilitating. And a huge thank you to Shalini Boland for the immersive page turner!

No spoilers as usual in this review.

This is the first Shalini Boland book I have read (soon to be rectified) & I was so impressed with it! And deeply disappointed in myself that this is Boland’s 10th thriller and yet I had not paid any attention until now.
The characters were complex and all hiding secrets (which is what makes books like this so “un-put-down-able”). The pace was set very well and instantly launched into the main meat of the story without too much preamble! It was a very tense book which obviously kept me turning the pages!

I really enjoyed the style of writing as it was in keeping with the genre and also very relaxed. There was nothing pretentious about it (which I have found with some books like this), the storyline is the main focus rather than the flowery writing (which is exactly as it should be in a thriller)!

I loved the way the story started, immediately pulling you into the mystery and it just progressed from there with plenty of questions being thrown up in each page and adding a lot of drama... eventually the drama climaxes and settles with a satisfying ending! It’s not “groundbreaking” and not necessarily going to top the charts but it was very enjoyable and easy to read!

In summary: Brilliant, page-turner of a book! I am now about to go and real all of Shalini Boland’s previous books...

Thank you for the advanced copy of this book.
Having read other books by this author I was very excited to get started on this book. It did not disappoint!
Three friends Kelly, Tia and Fiona - all with their own lives and families live on the lakeside Ashridge Estate, a strong community where everyone knows everyone.
Out of nowhere, text messages start arriving to each of the three friends and unexpected people pop up, along with rumours in the school playground. Someone is out to cause havoc with the three friends and soon it becomes apparent that this is a revenge plot for something that happened in school many years ago.
It’s a gripping storyline and I couldn’t put the book down sometimes. I really felt for the characters and could empathise with them throughout the book.
Without him giving too much away, the ending was ever so slightly underwhelming, but still thoroughly enjoyable.

Good storyline, with strong characters, but predictable. I guessed the ending about halfway through the book.

I did enjoy this book, and I am a huge fan of this author. Three women who have been friends since teenagers have their lives thrown into turmoil as someone is determined to wreak revenge for past deeds. It was certainly an entertaining and interesting read with quite a few twists and surprises.

This book started out really strong! Each of the three main characters hook you with something going on in their lives. It took me a little to get all the characters/parts straight, but once I did it I was set. Tia’s daughter was at school and two boys called her mom a murderer. She decides it’s just kids being mean, but she has a past. Kelly’s son is still dealing with the loss of his father, but she recently took in a stranger who is running from someone and needs help. Fiona has a surprise tax audit on her interior design company, and is worried her secret will come out.

They are best friends, but their problems are seemingly unrelated. Their lives are interwoven through their friendships. There are rumors, blackmailing, and strangers showing up that create drama in the characters lives.

I was a little unexcited about the end. Without giving away any spoilers, it just seemed too extreme for the explanation.

Overall, I did enjoy this book. I thought the characters were believable, relatable, and honest. For the most part, the plot was easy to follow and kept me wanting to read more.

This book was so frustrating...and I mean that in the very best way! Tia, Fiona, and Kelly have been friends since high school and each chapter alternates with first person point of view from each of them. And each chapter ends with a cliff hanger that pushes you to read faster to discover what is happening. All of a sudden there are rumors being spread at their kids' school, anonymous, incriminating photos, a tax audit, and a strange young woman seeking asylum from her abusive husband. How do all of these things connect? Well, read this novel and prepare to be blown away!

Tia, Fiona and Kelly have been friends since childhood and although they all still live near to each other they each have very different lives and aren't as close as they once were.

A traumatic experience in the past changed their lives, and now, years later, they each have different secrets, secrets that will see their lives unravel, test their friendships and cause untold worry and misery.

A well written and intriguing plot kept me guessing throughout and for me an enjoyable read.

Many thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for an ARC for my honest review .

I definitely liked how this book was written and the way all of the women’s lives were interwoven. I think the pace could’ve been faster and because of that, I got bored quite frequently.

I give this one 4 stars. It was pretty good. There were some things that were predictable but it was overall a quick and easy read. The characters were kind of over the top but not unrealistic. I enjoyed the writing style. Three women who were friends in high school are still friends and living the good life until they each end up in trouble but are too embarrassed to tell the others. They are haunted by their past, which comes back to get them.

This wasn't my favorite Shalini Boland book but it wasn't terrible either. The premise was interesting and you can identify with the bond that the three women have and how it has changed since they were teenagers. My main problem was the number of characters introduced became confusing and I had trouble keeping everyone straight all throughout the book. Also, some of the characters were very one-dimensional and could have been fleshed out a bit more.

In true Shalini Boland fashion, this book kept me intrigued and entertained the whole way through. It follows three women who have been friends for years, each with their own secrets. When it becomes clear that someone knows their secrets and is prepared to use these secrets against them, the women must decide how far they’ll go to save their reputations and keep themselves and their families safe.

I really loved the multiple viewpoints of this book and how we got to know each woman and their inner thoughts and struggles. I’d say the twists in this story were more “slow-building” in nature as opposed to shocking revelations that make you gasp out loud as you’re reading, but I felt like the story was much better because of it. If you’re looking for a true page-turned that you can’t put down, this is the book for you!

Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

Three childhood friends, all are going through difficult times. Each having secrets, too embarrassed to share. Feeling they have nowhere to turn for help. Will they trust each other enough to seek help or will keeping quiet put them all in danger?
This book is filled with suspense and thrills. Enough twists and turns to suck you right in. I really enjoyed reading this book, it was a very good book. Many thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

This book is like a puzzle, in the beginning, it seems difficult, pieces are everywhere trying to find where they fit. Slowly as you begin putting the pieces into place you begin to see the story. This is a type of book that you want to keep reading, it is intriguing and it pulls you in. There are three main characters in the story; Tia, Kelly and Fiona. As teenagers, they experienced a traumatic event that they want to keep buried in the past but will bubble to the surface. Rumours are being spread and eventually, the truth will be found. I did like this book, I found that I was always looking forward to reading the next couple of chapters. There were a few 'ah-hah' moments coming towards the end of the book and it all made sense. A cleverly written story!

The first half was slow and not very exciting. It was hard to pick it up to read.
However, the second half was really good! It moved fast and had a good story. It was hard to figure out but I don't think it was supposed to be hard. I finished the second half quick. The story was original and interesting as well.
So, if you like thrillers and are okay with slow burns 🔥. Then check out this book. It is out April 3rd 2020.

One Of Us is Lying is another great book by this author! Twists and turns throughout and does not disappoint!

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was an incredible novel that drew me in and never let go. I felt emotionally invested in the characters’ lives and couldn’t stop reading.

I really started to enjoy this book with the 3 women’s stories building up . Half way through I thought I’d figured what was going on but hoped I was wrong , unfortunately I predicted correct and it was a disappointing ending with no final twist . Wasn’t too impressed with this , sorry

There is so much to this book and it all makes for a brilliant read. The central characters are three women who have been friends since their school days a time when something bad happened it was so bad that they never mention it. All three of them have totally different lives but they still keep in touch and try to support each other. Nothing is simple in life and when strange and unsettling events start to happen to each of them they try to keep it private and don't confide in each other. This is a great psychological thriller that will keep you glued to the pages right up to the end.

Can I just say first and foremost. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE SHALINI BOLAND,

But.........

"One of us is Lying" just wasn't anything like one of her normal books. I mean even the title doesn't really relate to the book, not that there was much of a storyline there, and the storyline at best was poor. I literally do feel awful for this but this but this is the first book by Shalini that just wasn't for me. It didn't grip me, didn't hold me in the usual suspense or keep me reading like a Shalini Boland book usually would.

I won't give up and hope Shalini's next book is back up to her normal intense, easily addicted, grip of a read.

I'm sorry, I wouldn't recommend this.

Yet another brilliant psychological thriller from Shalini Boland One Of Is Lying finds best friends Kelly,Tia and Fiona each having issues to deal with in their lives which threaten to destroy friendships and marriages as well.Yet again Shalini Boland has come up with a book which when you start you won't to put down until the last page as it had me turning the pages well into the night.Another 5 star read and for me she can do no wrong in my opinion.
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