❌NONE OF THIS IS TRUE❌

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5 Star Read)

.HOLY smokes @lisajewell knows how to write a good book
. It’s nothing but gripping with plot twists throughout I was hooked on this book
. The characters are so well developed you feel you know each one of them
. Their intended characteristics really shine through
. I loved the idea of the podcast/ documentary elements throughout it makes it different and unique and I’m hoping for it to be turned into a series
. The plot is mind blowing and the red flags of certain characters make you want to keep going
. The ending of this book is perfect for book club discussions/ buddy read discussions
. This book will keep you hooked, second guessing after every ‘episode’ and firing pages like there’s no tomorrow
. Lisa Jewell fans you are in for a massive treat come July!!!!
. Thanks to Net Galley for providing me with a digital copy of this book in return of an honest review.

This is the story of Alix. She is a successful podcaster married with two children. Whilst celebrating her 45th birthday at the local pub with family and friends, Alix is approached by a woman who introduces herself as Josie Fair and tells her that it is her 45th birthday too which makes them birthday twins.

A few days later Josie bumps into Alix whilst Alix is picking her children up from school. Josie has discovered Alix’s podcast and asks her to do a podcast on her. Josie has a very complicated life and although Alix takes time to think about it but she ultimately decides Josie would make an interesting subject. Alix soon realises that she has made a huge mistake. Josie inserts herself in Alix’s personal life and Alix soon discovers that Josie is not what she seems.

This was an enjoyable read which kept you guessing with lots of twists and turns along the way.

I have read many of Lisa Jewells novels and enjoyed them all. None of this is True is an outstanding pyschological thriller, creepy undercurrents, well written, contemporary characters. Storytelling at its best. Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the arc.

"None of this is true" but my review is definitely true. WOW! WOW PHENOMENAL! OMG!.
This is not politically correct of me but I must be honest, Josie Fair is bat s*** crazy, what a remarkable character, she and Alix are both determined, independent women, I love them both. You can't not love a Lisa Jewell book and this one is phenomenal. Put it this way, I never want to meet my birthday twin. The plot just grabs hold of you from the beginning and the more you read, the more you need to get to the end. It's full of secrets, mystery, lies, murder and breath taking twists. It's a completely addictive story and I really wanted to read more when I got to the end. Both Josie and Alix need a sequel and I hope Lisa is going to write one. I HIGHLY, HIGHLY, HIGHLY, RECOMMEND!.
LOVED IT! LOVED IT! LOVED IT!.
PHENOMENAL! PHENOMENAL! PHENOMENAL!.

I'm fairly new to the Lisa Jewell family, and I have loved every book I've read thus far! Jewell's upcoming book None of this is True did NOT disappoint! I would absolutely love to listen/watch "Hi! Im your birthday twin. This was truly spectacular and I enjoyed reading every word of it. Jewell has an incredible talent of being able to jump between the past and present in her writing, being able foreshadow future events which makes you want to continue reading to find what will happen and her ability to wrap up the events neatly when they come full circle is phenomenal. Lisa Jewell is an auto-buy for me, and I can't wait to read more of her fantastic writing in the future. In the meantime, I will be reading her past works that I haven't gotten to yet!

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Dark, twisty, tense, and shocking, this is a cautionary tale about the danger one woman invites into her life when she befriends a stranger

The storyline revolves around two women who were born on the same day, in the same city and same hospital.

One of them is Alix Summers; famous podcaster promoting feminism and girl power. Alix lives in her dream house, happily married, with two young children, although her husband’s all night binge drinking starts to take its toll on her idealistic life.

The other woman is Josie Fair, married to a man who is now a pensioner and a mother to two daughters who are in their twenties.

After a chance meeting with Alix in a restaurant on their 45th birthday, Josie tracks down Alix with an offer of a story for her podcast, not as a successful woman, but as a woman who has some dark secrets which will change her life completely.
As the podcast continues, some very disturbing facts begin to reveal themselves, and Alix realises that she has made a big mistake!

The story unravels via alternating points of view and via a Netflix podcast/documentary entitled ‘Hi! I’m your birthday twin’. This format works very well as it’s slickly and skillfully told

There is lots of tension, some great twists, together with some very dark and complex characters

Another success for Lisa Jewel, 5 star *****

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC, in return of an honest, unbiased review.

I am a huge fan of Lisa Jewell having read every book she has written. 'None of This is True' is definitely up there as one of my favourites.

I was completely gripped throughout the book and had no idea how it was going to end. I would definitely recommend to anyone, especially if like me you are a Lisa Jewell fan.

Absolutely bloody amazing, as if the authors books would be anything less.

This was so creepy, the tension build and builds to an epic ending (I need to see more of Josie!)

The inclusion of the interviews/podcasts really added to the storyline and I loved how the characters interlinked and the different versions that came out throughout.

‘None of this is true’ is one of my favourite Lisa Jewell novels to date because the twists do not stop coming!
The whole premise of the story feels really current as there is an element of the modern fascination we have about true life crime but also the way in which social media and podcasts allow us to silently observe someone else’s experiences. This level of voyeurism and morbid fascination is definitely harnessed by Jewell for this completely original thriller.
Podcaster Alix and homemaker Josie meet on their forty-fifth birthdays- they are strangers but cosmically connected by being born on the same day in the same place. This strange meeting is a new beginning for each of the women as they both face turning points in their lives. Neither woman has it figured out and although they exist in very different worlds they are both struggling with the choices they have made in their personal lives.
Josie confides quickly in Alix and Alix opens up her own life to accommodate Josie, especially as she sees an opportunity to made Josie’s past the focus of her new podcast series. The entire balance between these two women shifts back and forth throughout the novel and I loved the fact that I was never one hundred percent sure who is using who, and to what gains.
I am so excited for others to read this story so I can talk about it!! A definite must read for summer 2023.

Oh gosh, you know the sort of book that makes you feel uneasy and gives you the creeps. This is how None Of This Is True made me feel. I devoured this in a day, mainly because I just couldn't put it down and when I was putting it down for a break it kept invading my thoughts, and I just didn't want these characters in my head for too long. Because a few of these characters were just wrong, and I couldn't figure them out and I needed to know, what the heck was going on.

It was fully dark and disturbing. Jewell brings characters to life and believe me I wouldn't want to come across some of these. Anyone who comes up to me and declares they are my "birthday twin" I'm running for the hills.

I always enjoy a Lisa Jewell book. And yet again I enjoyed her latest offering. Enjoy might be a strange word to use for being creeped out but I'm sure you understand what I'm saying.

None Of This Is True is a top notch psychological thriller that will grip you from the start. And that is true... Trust Me.

Guys, you know I’m a Lisa Jewell fan anyway, but this book was just 😘.

We are invited into the lives of Alix and Josie as they intertwine following a chance meeting at a restaurant, as they both celebrate their 45th birthdays.

The women discover that they are ‘Birthday Twins’ and from there we see a professional relationship and potential friendship blossoming as they spend more time together developing a podcast.

Both women seem troubled and not all is as it seems in both households. Alix is portrayed as the woman who has it all and Josie is the quiet next door type… but we all know, you never know what goes on behind closed doors.

This book has such a current and on point feel to it. It felt fresh and definitely delivered for me. Jewell had me guessing throughout and many times I couldn’t quite figure out what was going to happen. I raced through this as I just HAD to know the outcome!

*Thank you to @netgalley for allowing me to read this eArc in exchange for an honest review.

Wow. I’ve read a lot of Lisa Jewell’s books but I think this is the best one yet. I was really lucky to receive an advanced copy of this via NetGalley. I raced through it in about a day, and was so gripped.
This book follows two women who meet at a pub whilst celebrating their birthdays and realise they have the same birthday and have a little joke about it in the bathroom. Then by chance (or by design) they meet again and Josie, a somewhat weird loner type character suggests that she should be interviewed by the other, Alix, for her podcast. Josie says she wants to change her life for the better and Alix agrees to the interviews.
Josie tells of a history of being groomed by her much older husband as a teenager, relationship and child abuse. However, Josie’s behaviour hints that everything might not be as it seems, but who is telling the truth?
This thriller is gripping and un-put-downable. I would strongly recommend it.

Oh I just adore Lisa Jewell and this most recent read hit the nail on the head yet again.

This story really held my attention and I was gripped from start to finish. I will definitely be recommending this read.

Thank you to the author and publisher for the chance to read this advanced copy!

Loved this book. So much intrigue, confusion, twists, and complex characters. It hooked me from page one and I didn't want it to end. And another bonus, this is the first book I've read by Lisa Jewell. Now I can work my way through the whole back catalogue. It'll definitely be my next recommendation at Book Club!

Wow what a fantastic read again from Lisa Jewell. When Josie meets podcaster Alix on a night out and they discover they share the same birthday Josie persuades her to make a podcast about her life but little does she know what she is letting herself in for..Its a really page Turner with many twists, fantastic characters and a brilliant story that grips you from the beginning. As the story unfolds who is telling the truth and will anyone discover what really happened in Josie's life. Highly recommend this book a 5 🌟read

This book is perfect! It's so dark and gritty, with so many layers and threads that are woven together brilliantly. Jewell is a master at this, and it's so admirable. Highly recommended.

When people talk about psychological thrillers, this is the kind of book they are talking about. The storyline and characters live inside your head even after you have closed the book.

Lisa is legendary at keeping her readers on the edges of their seats. Her plot twists come at you just when you think you are starting to get settled into the story. Suddenly you will find yourself racing towards the end of the book, dying to know how the story goes.

I love that the main premise of 'None of this is True' is that it is a podcast. I feel like that is so relevant to so many people today. It also felt so different from anything else I've read too.

Josie was just the perfect, weirdest character. Then we have Alix, our unassuming podcast guru. I won't say anymore so as not to give away any spoilers. But, be sure to pick up your copy when the book is published this July.

Just know, all of this is true.

Thank you to Netgalley and Penguin Random House for a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Wow just wow a dark and very twisty thriller I found it hard to put down. Two strong female characters lead you through this complex tale. Alix summer’s podcast focuses on Josie Fair the mother of a dysfunctional family but how much of her story is true? Another hit from LJ that will keep you gripped till the very end.

Thank you to NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book.

Josie, who’s married with two older children, lives a life of routine. Does pretty much the same thing week in, week out. One night, on her 45th birthday, her and her husband go for dinner, where Josie spots another women celebrating her 45th birthday. Josie bumps into Alix in the toilets and has a conversation about being birthday twins. Alix happens to be a successful podcaster, and lives in a beautiful house, with her husband and children.

After that evening, Josie hunts down Alix in the hope that Alix will giver her air time to record a podcast and reveal her real life, and what others don’t see behind closed doors. Alix thinks this sounds different, but good. But could this opportunity be a blessing or a curse?

This book was absolutely fantastic. It was well written, and the format included dialogue from The Netflix drama “Hi! I’m Your Birthday Twin!” based on the acquaintance of Alix and Josie, and their respective lives. This was great, and was a real break from the norm, and added layers of intrigue and mystery. The characters were all excellently written, and they gelled with the story really well. This story had everything you’d want from a psychological, domestic thriller, and more. It was a complete page turner, and I’d highly recommend!!

Wow! Wow! Wow! This is a superbly addictive book! The characters are all meaty and intriguing. The twists are dark and juicy. The writing style is unique and refreshing. I can see this becoming an excellent tv drama! This will be one of my main recommendations for book club! 5 huge glowing stars!