That ending - Holy crap! Erin Kelly you reeled me in.. hook, line and sinker.

He said/ she said by Erin Kelly is an enthralling, preoccupying and twisted, must read thriller revolving around Laura, Kit, Beth and Jamie who were all in Cornwall in the Summer of 1999 to watch the eclipse, unbeknown to them, what happened on the night of the eclipse will alter their future and keep them connected forever.

Laura could not be more sure of what she witnessed. Jamie had raped Beth. She swore this under oath in court, but as time passes and the court case starts to come to an end Beth's behaviour becomes obsessive, peculiar and even life threatening. This causes Laura to question what really happened the night of the eclipse and leaves her and Kit with no other option but to change their identities and to go into hiding.

There are so many twists and turns in this novel it would be impossible for me to tell you them all even if I wanted to. Nothing is as simple as it seems and there is a darkness hiding even in the most innocent of characters.

After reading novels I will more often than not feel something for a character but rarely am I made to feel something for every single character. All 4 characters in He said/ she said are as developed and important as the next.

I loved nearly everything about this book so why only 4 stars? I personally felt a lot of information and detail was given regarding eclipses which is something I myself have no interest in so at times it could be tedious but apart from that it was amazingly gripping, wonderfully written and a fantastic mystery/thriller.

Thank you to netgalley for providing me a copy in return for an honest review.

The plot thickens in this psychological thriller that has plenty of twists and turns, which you can not predict.
I do feel the suspense was reduced by the build up pace being a little to slow in parts.
That said anyone looking for a holiday read, I do recommend this book as one to take.

Thank you netgalley, Erin Kelly, Hodder and Stoughton for allowing me to review this book.

I am not going to be reviewing this book, but thank you for the approval.

Intriguing, unique and not at all predictable, He said/She said is part twisty thriller/part courtroom drama with a little bit of eclipse chasing sprinkled in for good measure. The characters are relatable and charming yet flawed, and the relationships created by Kelly are intricate and believable. The main couple, protagonists Kit and Laura, are perhaps my favourite - I think Kelly manages to capture the 'met-at-uni-been-together-since' relationship delightfully. Although the novel explores distressing themes at times, it does so with the utmost care and sensitivity, resulting in an emotionally-charged book which raises some important questions and issues. A very clever, enjoyable and emotionally-complex read. I loved it!

Laura and Kit are in the budding stages of a relationship that they both know will go the distance. Happy and carefree they attend a festival in Cornwall, where, in the hushed aftermath of a total solar eclipse, Laura witnesses a brutal attack. Without hesitation she calls the police, and with that act the life she had pictured for herself and Kit veers wildly off course. Years later, with different names and no online presence that would lead anyone to them, the couple are still feeling the reverberations of that day. But the past is about to catch up with them and they will finally be forced to face the truth.

This is a dark, twisting thriller split into ‘then’ and ‘now’. Told through the eyes of both Laura and Kit we see how the fall out of one event has coloured their lives with fear, uncertainty and lies. It is expertly crafted, eking out the truth slowly with each chapter but never giving away the shocking events still to come. It also casts a spot light on victim blaming, and the doubt we have been programmed to feel when someone’s past is called into question. At times the story does overstretch for dramatic effect but overall it is a hugely enjoyable, highly unsettling read.

Kit is an eclipse chaser, something he’s been doing since he was a child. In 1999, he attends a festival in Cornwall with new girlfriend Laura to see an eclipse, which they watch together. Returning to the campsite, they see what Laura assumes is a rape. This incident impacts the rest of their lives together, and they become embroiled in a situation where no one really knows who’s telling the truth. And Beth, the alleged victim, won’t leave them alone.
The story flips between what happens at the festival and its aftermath and the present day - 2015. Laura and Kit are living under assumed names, terrified of their past catching up with them. Laura is pregnant with twins and Kit is about to set off to the Faroe Islands to see a last eclipse before fatherhood. We hear the story from both Laura and Kit, which works really well to set up the tension and to create an atmosphere where the reader doesn’t really know what, or who, to believe.
I did really enjoy reading this book. It’s a clever plot with a twist that is genuinely surprising. The characters are well-drawn and, unlike some other reviewers, I did warm to them, particularly Laura, and could definitely understand her motivations. It was a real page-turner.
However, there were a couple of things that didn’t really work for me. Laura and Kit keep referring to an incident in Zambia, after the alleged assault. It is hinted that something major happened. When this was revealed it was a real let down. And they also refer to a video online that is terribly upsetting for Laura. Again, it isn’t, and this is another let down. If things are built up like this, then the reader deserves something worthy of all that tension.
That said, this is a really good read. The author understands how to build tension and how to keep a reader engaged. I’d definitely recommend it.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing a copy for review.

A very good read. Unusual but very good characters and plot. Cringing through the lie made in thher heat of the moment and thshe clinging from their new found friend. Look forward to reading mor unpredictable books from this author.

I was given a copy of this book by the publishers and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. I have to say I was not sure if I was going to enjoy this book due to the eclipse chasers thing, however, I could not have been more wrong I absolutely loved it.

The story revolves around a young couple called kit and laura who whilst attending a festival to watch an eclipse unwittingly stumble across a crime being committed and their lives change forever. Out of character behaviour and lies from all parties makes this book hard to put down.

Really strong thriller, involving a young couple who get torn apart by a rape – and it's not one either is physically involved in. The initial chunks seemed a little on the slow side, and there are too many instances of the characters chipping away at our resolve, letting us know their first-person narratives are not telling us certain things, but by the end you have at least one huge swing, and a good little twist, and it's all very clever indeed. I think the narrative style is a bit of a cheat at times, as we're supposed to read the text as documentary narrative from back in the day, when instead it's sourced in modern times looking back – the difference is hard to explain but definitely there. But that aside it's a really competent read, and I can see this doing really well. It deserves to.

I occasionally start a book with preconceived ideas because I've heard other people talking about it or seen it being promoted but in this case I hadn't come across many references - I requested the Netgalley on the strength of the author without reading the blurb. Which means it's perhaps a little odd for me to say that the book wasn't what I expected. Without any idea of what the story would be about, my assumptions kept catching me out; the opening made me think I was going to be reading a legal thriller and then it was more about crime and rape and perceptions and then it was about stalking and then ... well it keeps you on your toes!

The opening of the book is sparse on background, leaving the reader to figure things out for themselves. Young couple Laura and Kit are appearing as witnesses at a trial after an incident that took place when they were watching the eclipse in 1999. The story hinges on a momentary outburst from Laura and what may have been an error of judgement haunts her and Kit. His obsession with chasing eclipses provides a framework for the story which spans 15 years to bring events up to date and is told from their two perspectives. But enough said - it feels important not to give too much away though!

What I will say is that the story is cleverly crafted and there are plenty of moments when you kick yourself for not having spotted the clues, but Kelly's writing ensures these are subtle and not 'signposted', the moments of revelation unexpected but plausible. The characters are realistically drawn, warts and all, most of them aren't particularly likeable but this wasn't a book where you felt you were being forced to hate them. In the moments of tension (and there are plenty) you root for them even though you might not always agree with their choices.

An unusual psychological thriller, smartly executed, that will keep you intrigued as the plot unravels.

He Said She Said is a story love, deceit and consequences.

Cornwall 1999 is the first Eclipse Kit and new girlfriend Laura will experience together. It was a disappointing eclipse and they were returning to their cabin when Laura finds a purse she follows the trail and what she sees is someone is such a state of shock she can't speak in a compromising position with a male. The male involved jumps up protesting it was mutual when Laura shouts to Kit to follow him while she calls police to report a rape.
There is so much more to this book nothing is as it seems or is it? There are twists and turns in this book that will have you doubting yourself.
Very good read.

I had heard great things about this book and was not disappointed. Riveting read and a great storyline. I really enjoyed this book.

I read a lot of psychological fiction so sometimes it is difficult to find original novels that are not predictable.
On a positive note this is a page turner that I enjoyed reading with lots of twists and turns thoughout. It is also interesting how the author
uses solar eclipses as a focus point in the novel. I engaged with the characters and found the trial believable.
However I did feel that some of the things that Laura says in the book does not reflect her character and for me stood out immensly.
Laura is an intelligent girl with a good education with excellent qualifications including a Sociology degree. For example in court she refers to herself as feeling like a backward child. For me this is not something that would be said, there were other occasions where this is visible as well.
It is difficult to review some issues in this book without giving the plot away but it is a well worth a read.

This was a very good thriller, well written and paced perfectly. I enjoyed it and found it believable.

I need to bow down to the genius of Erin Kelly. In this riveting novel, she keeps the final reveal to the very last sentence of the book. If that's not skill, I don't know what is.

This thriller has a bit of everything: a mystery, romance, science and slightly crazed (or are they?) characters. The heart of the book pivots on a rape, and subsequent trial, which is handled deftly. As is often the case in rape cases, testimony of the witnesses, and the appearance and history of those giving it, means so much more.

As I like to leave spoiler-free reviews, I won't say much more here, other than to highly recommend this book. To gasp at the final sentence, which contains the final reveal, tells all. It's a great book, and learning about the phases of eclipses was a bonus.

A hugely original plot telling the story of young couple Kit & Laura who witness a terrible assault on a young woman. We then follow this young couple through the aftermath of this over a number of years from the trial and the fallout. The twists and turns are brilliantly executed and I definitely did not see the final twist coming. I was gripped from beginning to end as lies and deceptions are exposed against the backdrop of Kit's passion for eclipse chasing culminating in a violent and tense climax. Who is telling lies? Who is telling the truth? It appears that not everything is as it seems! Thank you Netgalley for the review copy of this fabulously original novel. A 5 star review has been posted with pleasure on Amazon and Good Reads.

I couldn't put this down-it kept me reading long after I should have gone to sleep.Hard to say too much about the plot without it giving away ,but the basic premise is the repercussions of a lie and the way it affects the lives of all those involved .
It is full of twists and turns and a couple of things that will have you open mouthed in surprise.You are in for a treat,if you enjoy psychological thrillers-read it now!

I was utterly gripped by this from the outset. Erin Kelly certainly knows how to keep her reader dangling and what I particularly enjoyed was that there wasn't just one secret here to unravel, but several.

The nature of the secrets means that it is difficult to say too much, because I don't want to spoil anything. But suffice it to say that there was a lot more to his novel than I initially anticipated. The central storyline of the 'He Said/She Said' aspects of a rape case were very well handled. I always feel worried that rape scenes will seem either gratuitous or else be unreadable. But here again, Ms Kelly handled it deftly. We are in no doubt of how horrendous the situation is, and yet we are not subjected to graphic details for the sake of it. Without wishing to spoil anything, I also really liked the idea of 'He Said / She Said' is very cleverly developed through the novel as a whole, and the way the idea of what is it we really consent to in relationships plays out.

The inciting event takes place at an eclipse in Cornwall in 1999 and the nature of eclipses and what it is follow them around the world is beautifully exploited here. It was something I knew nothing about and I found it fascinating to read about, but more than this, it was fantastic how this added to the tension/jeopardy here (I cannot say more!)

Initially, my favourite character was Laura, because I was taken by dilemmas she faced (no good deed every goes unpunished, when is a white lie actually very dark, etc) However, as the story progressed and I realized the dilemmas that Kit and Beth we each facing my heart really went out to them as well. The law of unintended consequences is beautifully deployed here.

This was a great read all around and I am sure it is going to be huge. Another hit for Erin Kelly, who is clearly going from strength to strength and I cannot wait to see what she does next.

(I received a copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.)

A psychological thriller that twists and turns from beginning to end. Who is telling the truth.? Re are 4 main characters and the story revolves round them. Laura and Kit are key witnesses in a rape trial. Jamie e rapist is sent to prison and Beth who was raped befriends Laura . It is a menacing friendship and Kit and Laura try to lose their identities to get rid of the menace. 15 years later Beth has tracked them down and the threats start again. There is a huge web of lies and deceit leaving you wondering who to trust. The tension keeps up right to the end where there is a final twist. This book kept my interest all the way through and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

The blurb:

Who do you believe?

He said it was consensual.
The woman said nothing.
But Laura saw it...
... didn't she?

In the hushed aftermath of a total eclipse, Laura and Kit interrupt something awful.
Laura is sure about what happened. Later, in a panic, she tells a little white lie - and four lives are changed irreparably.

When the victim turns up on their doorstep, her gratitude spills into dangerous obsession. Laura and Kit decide to run - but Beth knows they have pledged to see every eclipse together. They will never be able to entirely escape her.

As the next eclipse draws near, Laura must confront the fallout from what she saw in the darkness. Confessing will cost her marriage; keeping the secret might prove fatal.

But all secrets, sooner or later, will come to light.

What can I say about this book? Secrets and lies ... and eventually truth. There is so much I want to say about this book but I don't want to spoil it for anyone else. I loved it and would highly recommend. 5*