…. And with that, Lisa Jewell remains firmly at the top of my favourite author list!!

Lisa Jewell has the most incredibly, addictive writing style that, every time I seem to open one of her books, it consumes me. This was no exception, I was totally gripped from the first chapter and it left me speechless by the epilogue.

The main theme behind ‘None of This is True’ is the unreliable narrator and this is executed brilliantly, I still don’t know what to believe, right until the end, when you think the story is being tied up, another curveball is thrown at you.

I will definitely be a book I recommend to everyone I know!

As usual in my reviews, I will not rehash the plot or publisher's blurb - instead I recommend that you read this for yourself!

I've read several novels by Lisa Jewell before, and always enjoyed them - and this was no exception! The plot intrigued me from the start, and I was gripped by the story - staying up very late to finish the book. My feelings of sympathy changed their target as the book progressed...

The characters and plot are very well thought out, and there are red herrings aplenty! Without giving away the plot, there was a sense of menace throughout - but I was barking up the wrong tree in terms of my initial suspect, and didn't guess the final twist at all.

I can imagine this translating into a sucessful TV series or even a movie.

This will be another hit for Lisa Jewell - the perfect holiday read, also perfect for fans of twisty-turny crime novels!

Looking forward to reading more by this talented author...

My thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an ARC. All opinions my own.

Absolutely brilliant, I can't stop thinking about this book what a roller coaster of a read, no way of knowing what was coming next, gripping psychological thriller, suspense at it's very best.

When two women meet in a pub cloakroom and discover that they were both born on the same day at the same hospital and are both celebrating their 45th birthday, a chain of events is started that takes the reader on a roller-coaster journey, leading to a dramatic conclusion.
Alix Summers is a successful podcaster, with a glamorous lifestyle, big house, loving husband and two beautiful children.
Josie Fair is married to a much older man, lives in an apartment, has two grownup daughters, and is dissatisfied with her life.
Josie persuades Alex to make a podcast about how she plans to make changes to her life, but you feel that Josie has her own reasons for getting involved with Alex’s family.
The plot moves along fast, and encompasses Netflix true crime documentaries, professional online gaming, as well as podcasting and the joys of social media.
All in all, a great read.

Thanks to Netgalley and Random House UK, Cornerstone for the opportunity to read this book.

So so so so good!! The mysterious elements, the whole set up, the writing style, the layered characters and the plot twist; I only have one word, phenomenal!!

Superb writing a brilliant story line and believable characters. This book got me out of the reading doldrums, I was glued to every page. A coincidence leads to a very disturbing relationship where very dark secrets are revealed.

Lisa Jewell has been my favourite author for years and years so I was thrilled to have the chance to read this before publication. Wow, this story was gripping from start to finish. Reading it felt like watching a suspenseful tv series that ends on a cliff hanger each episode. The story (as always with Lisa Jewell) was clever, full of twists and turns and the characters were so incredibly written that they feel real. In fact it’s hard to believe that this isn’t based on a true story! I couldn’t recommend this book more.

Oh this was very very very good!! This is one of those books you a) can’t put down and b) done want it to end! Having only read Jewell’s rom com books in the past, I was pleasantly surprised at how dark, twisty and horrific this was - but so relevant and current with me finishing it and demanding a sequel!! I need more Josie!!
An absolute must for any reader!!

Another absolute belter of a book from Lisa Jewell. I had been hearing about it everywhere and was looking forward to reading it, as I always do with Lisa's books, but this has blown me away in a whole new way.
It is set around two women; Josie, the wife of a considerably older man, and Alix, the modern chic podcaster. They meet when they are both out for their birthday dinners at the same restaurant. Josie becomes fixated with Alix and worms her way into her life. Alix is curious about Josie as she seems to have an unusual back story. They decide to record a podcast, Hi, I'm your birthday twin, which is the first thing that Josie said to Alix.
The story is weaved between present day and a future Netflix documentary, which lets the reader know that something awful has happened. The something awful is revealed bit by bit as events unfold in the present day telling of the story.
It's utterly gripping and everything you could hope for from Lisa Jewell.

Lisa Jewell is a writer at the height of her power in this intricately plotted novel. It's a Single White Female for the 2020s.

On social media podcaster Alix lives the perfect life with a wealthy and attentive husband and legions of friends. When they meet at a local pub both celebrating their birthdays, Alix thinks nothing of it, but Josie becomes obsessed. Stalking Alix, she soon persuades her to make a podcast about Josie's life, which leads their lives intertwining with horrific results.

Jewell will keep you guessing to the end.

Wow this is definitely the best Lisa Jewell book I’ve read! Absolutely addictive plot, so well written and totally engaging. I read it over a weekend, literally couldn’t put it down. Characters were all excellent and the way the transcript of a Netflix show was included was brilliantly done. I will be recommending this to all my friends when it’s released xx

“None of this is true” by Lisa Jewell, will be a summer hit, no doubt. At the heart of the story is Alix and Josie - opposites in life but birthday twins. Alix Summers is a successful podcaster with the ‘ideal’ life, a rich husband - Nathan, a nice house and 2 wonderful children.

Josie Fairs is married to a man 28 years older than her, Walter and leads a relatively quiet life. Alix and Josie’s lives become intertwined after their 45th birthday celebrations in the same gastropub. What starts as the relatively harmless creation of a podcast called “Hi! I’m your birthday twin”, ends well, very, very badly.


None of this is true”, is well written, gripping and addictive; and I read it over 3 sittings in 24 hours - I especially enjoyed the insertion of transcription snippets from both the podcast and the subsequent Netflix special.

4.5, rounded to 5.

Thank you netgalley and the publishers for an Arc in exchange for an honest review

Lisa's new thriller had me squirming on my seat and shouting at my kindle 'no don't do it!' whenever Josie started to worm her way into the Summers family.

Josie goes for a birthday meal at the local pub and meets Alix who's 45th birthday it also is. Here sparks Josie's obsession and the idea for the 'my birthday twin' podcast. It all starts to unravel from here.... soooo good.

I snap up a Lisa Jewell book as fast as I can, thoroughly entertained by each one. I couldn’t wait to read this and I was not disappointed. Full of twists and misdirection, I thought I had pieced things together but then something else would happen.
I genuinely was surprised at the end, which I don’t often feel. I knew something wasn’t quite right but wow.
Great characters, all have more going on than first appears. I was intrigued from the off and knew that there was more than just a same birthday connection. It was interesting to see how the characters infiltrated into each others lives.
On the surface you have Alix, successful podcaster, successful husband, two young children and somewhat perfect life; but underneath all of this there are issues and problems. Josie is odd, it doesn’t take long to realise this; maybe struggling with her lot in life, especially having a husband so much older than her and grown children; she sees Alix, who is the same age, and sees how differing their lives are. Appearances are deceptive though and as Josie becomes more present in Alix’s life, the more we read that things are definitely not as they seem.
Fantastic, dark and creepy. Highly recommended.

None of this is true, or is it?

A dark, faat paced, psychological thriller which has you hooked.

When Alix a podcaster is drawn in by the tales and manipulation of Josie, she is intrigued. Unbeknown to her, Josie pulls her into the dark murky depths of her mind and her chosen reality and lies.

But which of the tales are true!

I was quickly drawn into this book which features the standard unreliable characters and surprising plot twists. I have read other books by this author but I think is probably my favourite so far

Each Lisa Jewell book I read I always think it's my favourite -and yes-yayyy this is now my new favourite !!!
Alix Summer is a podcaster and her last series about women was critically acclaimed . She is now looking for something else to get her teeth into . One night she is out celebrating her 45th birthday with her husband and a group of friends .On another table nearby is another birthday girl -Josie Fair -same age -born in the same hospital -but a totally different life . Alix and Josie meet in the loo that same night -and the new podcast is born -Meet My Birthday Twin . But Alex uncovers more than she bargained for and their lives soon become entangled with devastating consequences .
I devoured this in 24 hours - brilliant read

Thank You NetGalley for an ARC in return for an honest review

I was so excited to get my hands on Lisa Jewells latest thriller before it comes out in July, and let me tell you it didn't disappoint!

I've had a bit of a slow reading month but I flew through this one over the weekend purely because I was so gripped I couldn't put it down! Lisa Jewell is such a skilled thriller writer, she really knows how to keep you hooked in and draw things out whilst keeping the pace fast.

This book is based around two women. Alix summer, a podcast host looking for a new idea, and Josie Fair who meets Alix, her "birthday twin" and proposes she becomes the subject of Alix's podcast because she has an interesting story to tell. And boy is her story interesting!

The book intertwines a podcast and netflix documentary and it works really well. The plot is gripping and the characters are strong and well developed which makes for very addictive reading!

I loved the dark undertones throughout the book and how I had no idea half the time what was about to happen next. It was a wild ride! Thriller fans and Lisa Jewell fans are definitely going to love this book!

Alix Summers has a podcast all about women who have overcome difficult situations in their lives. When she meets Josie Fair and discovers they were born on the same day in the same hospital, they strike up a friendship and Josie suggests making a podcast about her own struggles in the past. Their friendship quickly becomes sinister when Josie starts to show her true colours.
This was an eerie, uncomfortable read and I absolutely loved it! Lisa Jewell is one of my absolute favourites and this new one could just be her best yet! Excellent!
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for the chance to read

Two women out celebrating their birthdays strike up a conversation in the restaurant toilets,they realise they were both born on the same day,same time even the same hospital they joke they are birthday twins they wish each other a happy birthday and.say goodbye..The next day their paths cross again.
Alix is a famous podcaster and when Josie suggests they do a story about them being birthday twins she thinks it's a good idea but what follows is a story that takes obsession to the next level.The story is told from both women's perspective as well as transcripts from a Netflix series titled 'Hi I'm Your Birthday Twin'.
Wow I could'nt read this fast enough for me it's Lisa Jewells best one yet.A dark psychological read that really keeps you guessing.
Thanks to Netgalley and Random House UK for the ARC.