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Unfortunately this one wasn't for me, its all about the influencer world and that is something that I just don't understand, even the word makes me cringe.
We have 2 old college pals who after a few years reunite, one is an influencer and one is a reporter. Bex the influencer is in hiding after her husband is murdered and its up to her old mate Lizzie to help her out.
There didn't seem to be any character building and to be honest I just did not care what happened to any of them.

An intriguing and easy to read story focusing on insta and how Social Media and the thirst for likes can take over every aspect of life
Good characters and at times intense storyline meant this was from start to finish an interesting and relevant read
All round an exactingly written read

ugh. the sooner people take heed of books like this being actual books of almost facts the better. can social media die,be murdered, ghost itself yet!?(and to be very clear i said social media not the people. just want to make that adundantly clear as we all know how people only see what they want to see when talking of socila media so i thought id write it again) or can people at least be told that as a law everything they look, read and see on social media is a lie, is fake and worse pretence to manipulate. the effects those platform has on people is dire. and although this novel is indeed fiction it was sadly close in depicting the rotten world of those double click posters who are only there to lie and make is buy and make us feel a yearning for a world that isn't even a real world. wow. ok. im off my soap box now. so back to the book.
Lizze and Bex used to know each other. used to be friends. but that was before Bex just stopped talking to her and not in the kindest of ways either. Lizzie is now a magazine writer and its not all feeling rosy in her life or job. Bex though is souring(or so it looks) she is a major influencer and seemingly has it all and doesn't mind showing everyone that fact.
then Bex contacts Lizzie with a story to tell. she invites Lizzie to the biggest infleuncer conference where all shall be revealed.
well of course Lizzie will agree. and thats when things take a turn. because when at the hotel Bex's husband is murdered at their ranch and Bex becomes the suspect as she has vanished. again. its somehow now down to Lizzie to find out just whats going on, and perhaps at the same time found out who Bex really is? its soon revealed that the life posted online was of course all a lie. she didn't really know ex at all nor the life she was consuming in her posts. but can she solve this and help Bex?
this is such a sharp and tight thriller. the way it takes you into the world of influences was unsettling and done really well. i thought she depicted that world and that of how humans think and are therefore drawn to it with great insight.
i was gripped to this book and kept guessing of what was going on and when the truth would come out what would it turn out to be. it had all the sinister and dark moments whilst also being completely entertaining and page turn worthy.
i thought considering the climate and what she is writing about here this book was also very brave and therefore brilliant of the author to do so. she unlike the platform told the dark truths and realities of it, of Trad wives and im so glad she did so. but i cant imagine the comments she must have gotten from those it hit on the 'too true to handle' points. of those it threatened to shatter the illusion most are giving even to themselves.so for that extra bravo points and keep them coming.

15 years since their last contact Rebecca gets in touch with former close friend and journalist Lizzie. Lizzie has followed her life on instagram for years but it enticed back in to Bex’s world with the offer of a story and a free stay at an opulent MomCon.
This book has the atmosphere and the characters down perfectly, I wanted to know what had gone on and in good time we found out. This novel has some great suspense and understands what the reader wants, but the reveals while absolutely disgusting were rather hard to believe. Mainly down to the explanations of how it could have happened.
I struggled with the ending because it was fine as it was, it didn’t need more and it felt like gilding the lily,
Solid, pacy read, with a few holes.
I received this ARC from Netgalley and the publishers in return for an honest review which this is, thank you for this opportunity.

Told from a dual POV, and some police interviews this is a tale of lies, secrets, isolation and abuse! The tension builds slowly throughout reaching a climactic showdown, the way the story is told will have you hanging on every word. From the beginning I was intrigued to learn more about Lizzie and Bex’s friendship and why it broke down, and what’s happened for Bex to reach back out. This holds a stark reminder that everything you see on the internet isn’t always real life!

I requested this on the back of reading The Tradwife's Secret. However, I found it too similar concerning the deception of the tradwives' lives. Both women portrayed a idyllic life but in reality were very unhappy.
I also didn't see the need for the bad language. Consequently, I didn't finish the novel but thank netgalley for the opportunity to read it.

A good fun read with plenty of drama courtesy of trad wives and influencers. The book mainly focuses on Bex, a trad wife influencer living on a ranch with her husband and six children. After 15 years of silence, Bex reaches out to her old school friend, Lizzie. Why now?
The characters were really well written, absolutely morally grey at best, downright deceitful at times and willing to do whatever it takes to increase their followers.
As well as the action packed plot, I found it really interesting to read about the influencers lives in terms of how they film their content and it really is an eye-opener to the reality of what it means to be an influencer in the world today - not sure it appeals to me, that’s for sure!
The triple epilogue wrapped everything up perfectly with some extra twists thrown into the mix
4 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Jo Piazza and HQ for an ARC of this book.

EVERYONE IS LYING TO YOU BY JO PIAZZA.
5 ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨s.
Release date set for the 31st or July 2025.
Lush cover I love it.
Ohhhh did I enjoy this book.
Anything that is about Tradwives I'm immediately invested in the book.
I loved every single second of this book and honestly can't wait to find another one just like ih. Amazing.

Oh my goodn, what a book! I devoured this book in one sitting... The plot is fantastic and so realistic I found myself putting myself in the characters shoes a lot. The way the story weaves social media in and how people are portrayed vs reality was good also. Thank you for giving me the chance to read this book. I will eagerly await another book from this author

A fun, modern idea for a book looking at the tradwife community on social media and a glimpse at what might be going on behind the scenes. The characters are well developed, and the author did a good job at introducing several influencers that were important to the overall story without it getting dull. The main characters Lizzie and Bex were generally pretty likeable and had me rooting for them and their friendship.
I found the pacing quite odd, the book started off slow and towards the end really ramped up, I think it could have been a little more steady throughout to avoid what felt a little like a rushed ending.
I must admit I did struggle to connect with the influencer story line and dialogue about strategy, likes and followers to me was a little repetitive but I understand is important to the story line.
I think this would be fun on screen because it’s a good mix of glamour and thriller, so overall I enjoyed the book but I’ll probably not ready a social media based book for awhile because I’m not sure they are really my kind of thing. Social media aside it’s a pretty solid thriller.

Everyone is Lying to You is an enjoyable thriller told from the point of view of Lizzie, a journalist and her college friend Bex (now Rebecca) , a trad wife influencer. When Rebecca’s husband is found murdered and Rebecca goes missing, Lizzie investigates what’s happened to her friend and how they came to be estranged for 15 years. The novel shines a light on what really goes on behind the scenes of social media and confirms how shallow and pretentious it is.
The novel started off promisingly, the author writes well, I liked the character of Lizzie and I was intrigued by Rebecca and her life. Although the thriller aspect was initially interesting I felt that the novel became too drawn out and the plot became too ridiculous. An easy and overall enjoyable read.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this digital ARC.

An easy summer read - who knew that those Insta lives are not as rosy as they seem?
The punchy paced thriller has characters, plot twists and views on social media galore. I did lose a slight grip on who was manipulating whom by then end - but hey, it was enjoyable.

3.5 stars, "Everyone is Lying to You" by Jo Piazza offered a highly entertaining ride through the cutthroat world it depicts. Piazza's writing is sharp and witty, and she does an excellent job of creating a tangled web of secrets and betrayals that keeps you guessing. The characters are delightfully flawed, and the commentary on modern society feels incisive. I enjoyed the fast pace and the cynical humor. My only minor reservation was that while the plot was clever, it occasionally stretched credulity just a tad, and some resolutions felt a little too neat. Overall, a fun, quick read that delivers on its promise of drama and deception.

Everyone is Lying to You is the story of two women who were best friends in College and then for unknown reasons lost touch.
The story starts fifteen years later and is told through the voices of both women, Lizzie is a journalist, struggling in a dying industry and juggling motherhood with her two young children whilst navigating married life with her unemployed husband.
Bex is now an internet sensation, a mommy blogger and influencer and known as Rebecca. She has millions of followers, 5 children and a very handsome and successful husband. Living a charmed life on a ranch and on the surface appears to have a very perfect life.
When Rebecca reaches out to Lizzie and asks her to come to a very exclusive influencer conference for an exclusive interview, Lizzie can't turn it down for both professional and personal reasons as she still can't understand why Rebecca ghosted her all those years ago.
However, a gruesome murder, a missing woman and her children and a police investigation turns everyone's lives upside down.
Once again the theme of internet fame and social media plays a major part in this story, proving you really shouldn't believe everything you see. Everyone is Lying To You has layers and layers of secrets and twists and kept me highly entertained throughout.
This is my first book by Jo Piazza and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

i enjoyed this!! very interesting and gripping story and the twist at the end surprised me
interesting look into the concept of tradwives and mum influencers especially in america
really liked the dual pov too
thank you to netgalley and HQ for this arc!!

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.

Jo Piazza’s Everyone is Lying to You is a gripping thriller that dives deep into the world behind the polished facades of social media fame. The story of Lizzie and Bex—once inseparable friends now worlds apart—unfolds with tension and unexpected twists. Bex’s transformation into a tradwife influencer with millions of followers contrasts sharply with Lizzie’s struggling life, creating a compelling dynamic.
Piazza deftly explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the dark undercurrents of online culture, all wrapped in a suspenseful mystery that keeps you guessing. The characters are complex and flawed, with secrets that unravel in chilling ways. The novel probes how far people will go to protect their carefully constructed images and what happens when those images begin to crack.
A tense, thought-provoking read that offers more than just a murder mystery.
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This was a joy to read and I loved Rebecca.
With millions of followers and a happy homelife with an amazing husband, to many she is living the dream.
But as always, when people are looking in on her life she is is not completely what they think she is..
Secrets and lies and many many twists this is a story that will appeal to many.
I loved all the women portrayed and each added something different to the tale.
Read the warnings, but enjoy the ride.

I enjoyed this one, it was unique with such interesting characters
It was a wild ride that I couldn’t put down
Was such a puzzle full of different layers the twists were fantastic!!

I loved this book & couldn’t stop reading! Loved Rebecca and lizzie! I really enjoyed how it was told from each point of view. Very American reality tv mixed with real life dramas. Olivia is a great character too, a real fixer upper a few steps ahead of everyone. Can’t wait to read more by this author