This was my first read from Angela Henry and it was twisty! Who wouldn't want to be a librarian for a wealthy family? That is unless it's the Dorsey family.

First I would like to thank Netgalley and Storm Publishing for the ARC of this novel.

This was a quick, fun thriller read. I love when I think I have the story figured out and then it turns out to be completely different.

The beginning was a little slow but as the story progressed it was so fast-paced and twisty. If you are a fan of the popcorn thrillers you will enjoy this one as well.

4/5 stars

The Family Lies is a gripping psychological thriller that dives deep into the complexities of family dark secrets. This isn’t your typical domestic thriller—Henry masterfully layers deception and misdirection, keeping readers constantly questioning who to trust. The story explores themes of trauma, manipulation, and the lengths people will go to protect their secrets, culminating in a rollercoaster of shocking twists.

This book was absolutely MESSED UP—in the best way possible! From the very first chapter, I was hooked, trying to unravel the mystery alongside Sabrina. Every clue I thought I had figured out turned into a dead end, and just when I thought I had the story pinned down, Angela Henry pulled the rug out from under me.

The twists at the end? Absolutely jaw-dropping. I’m still reeling from how everything came together in such a shocking yet seamless way. The layers of deceit within the family were mind-blowing. Henry did an incredible job of making me question every single character, leaving me paranoid and on edge the entire time.

If you love books that mess with your head and keep you guessing until the very last page, The Family Lies is an absolute must-read. But fair warning—prepare to be emotionally wrecked!

This novel first appealed to me, on discovering that like myself, libraries hold a special place in the author's heart. With the setting partly in a library how could I resist.

Sabrina Adams has just started new job organising the family library on the private estate of a local businessman. She soon discovers that all is not as it seems on the surface in this house. The tension builds and none of the character are to be believed, the story twists and turns with so many revelations as the web of lies unfolds.

An unpredictable read filled with secrets and deception. Recommended to fans of psychological thrillers and those that like to try and unravel a mystery. Thanks to NetGalley, Storm Publishing and Angela Henry for the opportunity to read and review.

The Family Lies is an exceptional 5-star read that’s brewing with deception, lies and jam packed with suspense! Our story is set in Harper’s Ferry, Ohio, the novel follows Sabrina, who is a bookstore employee who lands her dream job working in a private library.

However, the house she’ll be working in has a dark history of misfortune for strangers. Will Sabrina truly be safe within the confines of the estate or is there ominous things lurking? This novel is told in MPOVS with Sabrina’s being the primary. The story also delves into the lives of Belle, who is struggling with her own self, and Jared, a police detective. Each character is intricately developed, including Theo, the millionaire son who now heads his late father’s company.

This is my first book by Angela Henry and she has woven an intricately intriguing story that keeps you on the edge of your seat with its twists and turns. The characters are well-developed and the plot is engaging, making it hard to put the book down. I highly recommend The Family Lies to anyone who loves a good suspenseful read.

Wowzers!! This was a twisty ride. I wasn’t sure how it was going to go because if the slow start but I’m glad I stayed with it because OMG, I think I froze my kindle because I was trying to get to the next page so fast. Thanks to Netgalley, Storm Publishing and the author Angela Henry for the advanced copy.

This was a psychological rollercoaster. It starts off pretty slow and takes time building up the characters. I thought I had a good take on what was actually going on. Then out of no where the last 1/3 of the book gets crazy. So many insane twists and turns. I loved how unique this book and the twists were. I’m a sucker for a wild ending. The slow lead up wasn’t bad but it’s not my favorite. I would have liked more character development on Theo but otherwise I enjoyed the ending. 3.5 stars

Set outside Cincinnati, Sabrina is a struggling young woman. She’s a class or two short of being a librarian and works in a low-end bookstore. She ends up being hired as a private librarian to organize and catalog the library of a wealthy family. Not only does it provide a hefty salary, but room and board. The only problem is the house and residents seem to have more than a few issues. Lots of twists and turns in this thriller. Great read. #netgalley

The Family Lies by Angel Henry hooked me right away. Sabrina Adams’ new job restoring the Dorsey family’s private library seemed perfect, but things quickly felt off. Locked rooms, Mrs. Manning’s endless rules, and the police investigating a missing woman made the suspense build fast.

There were multiple twists towards the end that kept me on edge, but the final twist in the epilogue had me shook. I didn’t see it coming at all. The writing kept me engaged, and while it slowed down a bit here and there, it was worth it for that ending.

If you love stories about family secrets and jaw-dropping twists, this one’s for you.

What a wild ride! Now that's how you write a thriller!

This was my first book by Angela Henry, and I'm eager to read more. There is nothing more satisfying than snuggling into my bed at night and putting on my imaginary detective hat. This book kept me turning pages all hours of the night and morning :)

While there were several characters, it was easy enough to connect the dots while reading. It was written so well that you were constantly trying to figure out just who was causing all of the chaos surrounding the Dorsey family.

What I loved most was how there were so many angles to the story, with a web of characters and motives that all tied back to their unique (and often shady) backstories. Every time I thought I had a handle on what was happening, a new revelation threw me off course—just the way I like it.

The main character, Sabrina, is a librarian, and she is hired by a wealthy, enigmatic family member to manage their private library collection. That premise alone hooked me as a fellow book nerd. But Sabrina wasn’t your typical innocent heroine. She had a murky past, and the author did a brilliant job of balancing her flaws with her determination. It left me constantly wondering: Can I trust her? Should I be rooting for her? (Spoiler alert: I totally rooted for her, even if I didn’t fully trust her.) That dynamic made her so compelling.

And then there were all the juicy elements of mystery! A secret room tucked away in the mansion (how could you not love that?!), a maid who was definitely hiding something, and a rebellious teenager whose motives I could never quite pin down. Every character added a layer of intrigue, and it was like piecing together a massive puzzle where the picture only came together in the final moments.

If you’re someone who loves solving crimes, piecing together clues, or just the thrill of a classic “Scooby Doo” kind of mystery with all the loose ends tied up at the end, you’ll love this book. It was clever, unpredictable, and full of the kind of tension that made me second-guess everyone’s intentions—including Sabrina’s. Highly recommend!

Thank you, #NetGalley, Angela Henry, and Storm Publishing, for a chance to read this in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

abrina Adams has been let go from the Harper’s Ferry library due to budget cuts. Now, she is forced to live with her sister and disgusting brother-in-law while she searches for another job. She’s been working part-time at a bookstore and Theo Dorsey, is a frequent customer. His family is quite wealthy and they live in a large mansion. Theo approaches her saying that his family has a large private library and they need someone to catalog the numerous items. The job would mean she would live in and it would last for about two years. She is thrilled and accepts.

When she arrives at the home, she is told by the housekeeper, Mrs. Manning, that there are rules that she must follow which sound strict but she agrees. There seems to be some strange things that occur which makes Sabrina leery, but she is still anxious to put the library to rights.

But more things happen and some people think Theo may be guilty of something sinister. Sabrina doesn’t know what to believe.

This is quite twisty and the ending is over the top. I sat for some time after finishing the book thinking that this author has to have the most incredible imagination to come up with this story. So, it is truly a book that I will remember for a long time. Enjoy!

Copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I don't think I've ever read a book with this many lies! I ate it up!
I love Angela Henry. I find her work to be very gripping, her ideas and writing are always well-crafted, and she adds enough suspense and twists to keep us on the edge of our seat without being overwhelming. Henry gave us outstanding page-turners with her last two novels, 'The Perfect Affair' and 'Her Pretty Lies', so I knew this next one, 'The Family Lies' would not disappoint.

After struggling for so long to find a job in her desired field, Sabrina Adams is finally offered a job as a private librarian by rich, handsome Theo Dorsey. This job comes with everything she could have imagined - a hefty salary, room and board at a wealthy estate, a 2-year contract, and, not to mention, eye candy. This seems like the perfect job, however, something isn't right at that estate. Sabrina is immediately given a list of rules that she must abide by, many of them being absurd. Then she learns that not only has a woman disappeared on a road near the estate, but that Theo is a suspect. This is not the worst of it, though. Sabrina then finds out that Theo is linked to another woman's disappearance some years prior. Things quickly get heated and intense as Sabrina battles with whether or not she should stay in that house, along with keeping her own secrets hidden.

This book is so good! It's suspenseful, it's intense, and just when we find out one secret, we are presented with more odd facts and information that leaves us questioning, "Who are these people?!" This book is definitely a page-turner, and Mrs. Henry did not disappoint!
Thank you NetGalley, Storm Publishing, and Angela Henry for this read!

Thank you to NetGalley, Storm Publishing and Angela Henry for this arc!

You know those books where you are SURE you know where it’s going … so yawn? This was that book for me UNTIL it sooooo wasn’t!

As I was flipping along, making all the mental notes and feeling rather smug with my super sleuthing skills … the author went and twisted me so hard I think my brain is now a pretzel!

The vibes in this story are perfectly creepy and each person is just suss enough you just don’t know who to believe … thus the word LIES in the title! Duh!

A solid thriller that left me very satisfied with the ride!

This is my second Angela Henry book (The Perfect Affair was my first, also a great read!) and I will for sure be checking out more from her in the future!

The Family Lies is a suspenseful psychological thriller from the start. It is multi-viewpoint, and all the narrators are unreliable. Lies, internal and external to the various family units, form the mainstay of the story. The Dorsey family is infamous, and there are many rumours about them. The reader discovers a web of lies within the family as the story develops. It is a well-paced narrative with complex, flawed characters and gradual twists that make you realise you don't know as much as you thought.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher.

This is the first book I’ve read from this author. I wasn’t overly keen with the slow start and kept thinking when will this pick up. I’m so glad it picked up, wow what twist I didn’t see coming. The final chapters kept me hooked. I’ll be reading more from Angela.

Thank you to NetGalley, Storm Publishing

Have you ever simply been gobsmacked by the ending of a book- you literally have to pick your jaw off the floor? That is exactly how I felt when I finished The Family Lies by Angela Henry. Short synopsis: Sabrina Adams is an unemployed librarian, working part-time in a bookstore and living with her older sister Cami and Cami's lecherous husband Bruce. Or is she? Sabrina is offered what seems like the perfect opportunity to restore the library of the late Lorraine Dorsey, matriarch of one of the richest families in Harper's Ferry, Ohio. The offer is made by Lorraine's charming and debonaire son Theodore- or is he? Sabrina must live in Dorsey home for the two years the project is projected to take, and abide by the rules of the house as outlined by the rather distant and overbearing housekeeper Anna Manning. This book is indeed a thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat: unsolved murders, new murders, family secrets,...etc. I thoroughly enjoyed the book, although a few of the resolutions stretched the imagination a bit, All in all, and with the jaw-dropping ending I highly recommend The Family Ties. Thanks to NetGalley, Storm Publishing and Angela Henry for the opportunity to read an ARC of this book; my review reflects my honest opinion. 4 stars

A Gripping and Suspenseful Read! This was my first time reading Angela Henry, and I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley. The Family Lies is a gripping 5-star read brimming with lies, deception, and suspense! Set in Harper’s Ferry, Ohio, the story follows Sabrina, a bookstore employee who lands her dream job working in a private library. However, the house she’ll be working in has a dark history of misfortune for outsiders. Will she truly be safe there? The narrative unfolds through multiple perspectives, primarily Sabrina’s, as we learn how she found herself in her current circumstances. The story also delves into the lives of Belle, who is struggling with her own unique circumstances, and Jared, a police detective. Each character is richly developed, including Theo, the millionaire son who now heads his late father’s company. Angela Henry has crafted a story that keeps you on the edge of your seat with its twists and turns. The characters are well-developed and the plot is engaging, making it hard to put the book down. I highly recommend The Family Lies to anyone who loves a good suspenseful read.

Book: The Family Lies
Author: Angela Henry
Published: January 22, 2025
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5(4.5/5)
Review:
This is the third book by this author that I have read. You're hooked from the very beginning. Multiple POV's. Interesting cast of characters. Such amazing twists that you don't see coming.


Thank you to NetGalley, Storm Publishing, & the author for this eARC.

*All thoughts & opinions are my own.*

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The Family Ties by Angela Henry is a little slow and confusing at first. It’s intriguing, sitting on the edge of the seat thrilling book along with twists and turns, red herrings and difficult to put down. The book content does indeed reflect the title of the book. The content is full of family lies and stories while a confusing romance is budding. It’s close to the ending of when the real action begins and the clues and hints revealed in earlier chapters are beginning to make sense. A book recommended for readers who love to read mystery and thriller with a touch of love and romance

This book kept me on my toes! I was not expecting that plot twist! I did not see any of that coming!!