I really enjoyed this book and found it really hard to put down. Despicable character but well written and enjoyable. Great twists too. Highly recommended xx

At first I didn't think I would warm to our mc Sloane, a compulsive lair yet there's a vulnerability to her that was endearing and I wanted her to succeed, worried she'd be caught out. At some point the tables turn and Sloane is met but a bigger more manipulative liar. Ending not quite with a total happy ending.
I really enjoyed this despite nothing too exciting happening and a rather bratty child in my opinion.
I will certainly give the authors 2nd novel a go as I loved the easy writing style and flow.
Many thanks #NetGalley for the advanced copy

This was a fun twisty thriller! Sloane may be an excellent liar, building intricate towers to be the interesting one, not an outcast. I could understand why she did that with the childhood she had, moving around all the time, always being the new girl. Unfortunately she is not the only one in this book, which leads to secrets uncovered, lies galore, and plans to bring the downfall of someone. Who will betray whom, who will win and who will pay the cost of all those lies and plans? This book did a very good job of building up the suspense, unraveling bit at a time through the viewpoints of Sloane, Violet, and Jay to a very satisfactory and fun ending! Yes, it did remind me of a few other thrillers which followed a similar pattern but I think it was well done and enjoyed it a lot! It definitely was a fast read and flowed well. For a debut novel it was good and nicely twisty with good shocks in each of the four parts and while I did guess a bit, it still had a fun twist I did not expect but thoroughly enjoyed. I would definitely recommend this book for a fun read full of lies but some good truths as well and justice served!

I will definitely keep watching to see what book Sophie Stava writes next after such a fun debut!

2.5 stars.

An interesting premise, but quite predictable eventually. Plus, I wasn't a fan of the writing style, including the changing PoVs. There was a lot of flat narration, which made it very slow, with the story weaving back and forth about things that had happened in the past.. There's some fat-shaming as well. Even though the final twist didn't surprise me, it still needed some suspension of disbelief to imagine how it could have all been possible.

This book definitely kept me guessing, I was constantly unsure of who to trust. Packed with secrets and danger, it had me hooked from start to finish.

I love a good twisty psychological book and this one delivered in spades. Sloane, or as she introduces herself as Caitlin encounters Jay and his cute nearly five year old daughter, Harper in the park. She comes to the rescue and from that one encounter the story takes flight. We get to understand why Sloane/Caitlin is working as a nail technician rather than a pre school teacher, we meet Jay’s wife, Violet who befriends Sloane. The book switches from different points of view and sometimes, timelines which fill in the backstories.
The book is well plotted and easy to read with three dimensional characters. I enjoyed Sophie Stava’s writing style and hidden plot twists. I’ll definitely be looking out for more by this talented author.

Sloane Carraway sees a distressed girl with her dad one day and tells them she’s a nurse. She soon ends up entangled in their life as their nanny, alongside his wife Violet. But Sloane is a liar. Soon she is spending her days in their luxury home, however she may not be the only liar.

This sounded like a fun read and after finishing, fun ended up an accurate description. I was immediately drawn into Sloane’s world and intrigued by her character. I usually enjoy an unreliable narrator and flawed characters and this book definitely fitted this bill. The story slowly builds up to its conclusion and it’s a twisty ride to get there. I’ll have to admit that it became a bit far fetched at times but it worked here and added to the fun of it. This is a great read for those looking for an entertaining domestic thriller, full of lies and secrets. I would definitely read more by this author. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this copy in return for an honest review.

did i care about anything else around me whilst reading this book? nope. did i find myself absorbed in every moment of it.yup. this is a twisty, weird, freaky and scary book in the psychological sense not horror sense. the way lies build up and up until they form something of their own, often something much darker. and what lies behind the image youve built and how hard does that become to contain or maintain?
this book is told from the point of view of our main characters and i loved how because shes admittedly a liar we are not quite sure whether to believe what we are seeing or being shown by her.
Sloane doesnt want dull. and that for her would be telling the truth. so she lies. just little ones, just to make things more exciting. right? but Sloane's lies make her want more., and more and she yearns for a life outside of her own. one with money preferably. you get the picture from almost the get go that this lady is someone with more issues than could be unpacked from her words only. and not knowing whether she can be trusted only spurs you on into this book.
during her lunch break in the park one day she sees a very good looking man with his daughter. the young girl is stung and of course who should be there to help? ah, yes our Sloane. she claims to be a nurse(isnt) and in that moment everything changes. and not for the better for anyone. because Sloane now has to "really" lie. so is lying ever really ok. because you, from reading this really start to feel unsettled and its not just the big lies that do that. lies big or small have a ripple. and this goes to prove that in such a disturbing way. especially when it rolls into what Sloane is now doing. because Sloane is starting to feeling dangerous.
Sloane quickly gets herself imbedded into the household. shes the nanny of course. what could possibly go wrong. and we thought this was all going to be about how disturbing she is and what he behavior would make happen. but oh we were wrong there too. because did Sloane know what she was up against with this family she yearned to be involved with? i think not. and suddenly we are seeing images of lies all over the place. from those being told to those shown to the world.
because then we get to know the handsome man wife Violet. and she herself isnt all she is letting on. the front cover of her own life is nothing to whats really going on between the pages.
Sloane thought she had what shed always wanted. but now she is up against someone equally selling a facade.
and then to match everything weve read we hear from the handsome husband Jay. and oh my gosh what is going on!?
this lot need help. or stopping. or both. and now we are made to think over what weve previously seen in all these people. are we feeling sorry for what Sloane has stepped into. a woman who yearned for something more than she was is now suddenly into a deceitful marriage that isnt so picture perfect after all.
this book had me on tender hooks throughout. it was just gripping. truly truly brilliant read for anyone who loves to be slightly set on edge hen they read their books but in the most delightful way.

This book was a bit of a disappointment to me to be honest. First of all the synopsis had me expecting and looking for a twist so when it came it wasn't particularly shocking.

The first half plods along and other than main character Sloane's lies, there isn't a whole lot going on. Then halfway through the POV changes to reveal the twist and this was just average, not particularly surprising.

The final POV and the ending just seemed so far fetched and stretched the imagination too far in my opinion. It also felt quite rushed and not true to some of the characters.

Several times throughout the book a few mysteries were hinted at, such as why Sloane lost her job. The reveals to these were a bit tame and disappointing. Perhaps I'm just used to darker books.

I don't recommend this one to people like me who read a lot of dark thrillers but if you're looking for an easy beach read thriller for your mate who doesn't read a lot this will probably tick the box!

Sloane Caraway is a liar. She just can't help herself. Small lies, big lies, everything in between. After a chance meeting with a dad and child in a park, she pretends she's a nurse instead of a nail technician, and soon enough she's nannying for the dad and his wife, a local wealthy couple. She's immediately attracted to Jay, and Violet is everything she wants to be. What happens if the lies just keep escalating? What if she's not the only liar in town?

I'm not one of those readers who roots for anti-heroes so the first portion was a tough sell for me. The writing is pacey enough and it was interesting to see what scrapes Sloane got herself into, but I didn't exactly like her. New POVs are introduced later - which I've seen other reviews complain about - and they kept me engaged where I could've lost interest. Yes, it starts verging on the ridiculous, but this is when I started being invested in the outcome. It all comes down to this - who's the best liar?

Entertaining, but sometimes silly.

This was a fun one! It had thrills, mystery and spills and that’s with me guessing the twist from the blurb before I read the book! Even though what I suspected was the twist, it didn’t take any enjoyment away as it is so well written.

Will definitely look out for more books from this author.

I really enjoyed this book; it went in a direction I definitely wasn't expecting and took me completely by surprise, with some very clever twists.

Sloane is a compulsive liar. Some of her lies seem to be just for the sake of lying, because she can't help herself, others are more impactful.

When Sloane helps a little girl in the park, telling her dad that she's a nurse (another lie), she becomes obsessed with the family and manipulates the situation to ensure she becomes friends with the girl's mother, Violet and gets involved in their lives.

Packed with deceit, manipulation and secrets, Sloane isn't the only one who lies!

5 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Sophie Stava and Random House, Cornerstone for an ARC in return for an honest review.

Count My Lies indeed. By page 3 I probably had lost count already. Sloane can't help it, everytime she opens her mouth, it's a bit of a fib. Sometimes miniscule, sometimes vastly different from the truth. Sometimes past untruths haunt her, sometimes they get her into trouble... sometimes things turn sinister...

An intense, cleverly written thriller with well developed, at times, unpredictable characters.

Wow! This has to be one of the best psychological books I’ve read. Extremely clever story line with a twist and then another that I didn’t see coming! Kept me in the edge of my seat right until the last page. Will definitely look out for more books from this author.

Brilliant book, couldn't put it down. Lost count of the amount of lies. The lies just kept coming right upto the end. Wasn't sure who told more.. Well booked book twists and turns.

Will definitely look out for more by Sophie Stava.

Count My Lies was a well written and gripping thriller which takes the 'bad nanny' trope and does something really interesting with it. Saying too much about the plot runs the risk of giving away spoilers - and trust me when I say that there are several gasp-worthy moments as the narrative twists and turns.

4 stars, a highly recommended thriller which would make the perfect beach read.

An intriguing psychological thriller with lots of twists. Sloane and Violet were interesting protagonists, each needing to lie for self protection. An enjoyable read with a satisfying ending.

The book is so twisted, addictive, and unputdownable. It gripped me from page one and didn’t let me go until the end. The twists and turns were unpredictable. None of the characters were how they appeared to be. The book has been narrated from three perspectives. The book will keep you guessing till the end. And the ending was so unpredictable. Loved how the author has slowly unveiled the facades of all the characters.

If you are looking for a gripping domestic suspense thriller, look no further. I loved this book.

I am grateful to the publisher for accepting my request.

This was a fun read with a few solid twists!

"I always thought it would be better to be a fake somebody than a real nobody."

Sloane likes to tell lies, something she's been doing since she was little. Lying got her in with the cool kids, making her feel like she fit in.
"Sloanie, Sloanie full of baloney"
She craved friends, someone she could call a sister, and sometimes she became a little obsessed.
Meeting Jay and Harper Lockhart felt like fate, and thanks to her lies, she was suddenly part of their family, helping out as their nanny and becomming beat friends with Jay's wife Violet. But things aren't what they seem. She's in way over her head, and she doesn't even see the danger coming.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House UK, Cornerstone for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

I sped through 65% of this on a Sunday afternoon, and finished immediately Monday morning. It was such a gripping, fun, wild ride. Perfect popcorn thriller for something not too dark but still highly entertaining.
Very surprised to find out this was Sophies debut too, fantastic 👏
I enjoy an unreliable narrator anyway, and to know Sloane is a liar from the very beginning separated this from other novels in that category.