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Compelling in every way! This book grabs you immediately, drawing you into a whirlwind of twists and dynamic characters that keep you turning pages. The perfect mix of suspense and insight leaves you craving more with every chapter, and the underlying message really hits home. I can’t recommend it enough!

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This book had me hooked and at times the twists just kept coming. The ending was totally out there and I never remotely suspected it. This is my first book by this author but definitely read another.

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Absolutely fantastic plot! Could not put the book down once I began reading it. I am so glad it has been released. I will recommend it to everyone I know!

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The Family Lies is a pretty good psychological thriller. This book is one that I would personally recommend reading vs audiobook unless you are really paying attention. This book has a lot going on with all the twists and turns. I wasn't a huge fan of the ending but I think it is still worth the read.

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A brilliant fast paced read that had me hooked from the very first page I found it so hard to put it down.

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πšπšŠπšπš’πš—πš: 4.25⭐️
π™ΆπšŽπš—πš›πšŽ: contemporary romance πŸ“š

π™Όπš’ πšƒπš‘πš˜πšžπšπš‘πšπšœ:
Such a sweet and heartwarming read.

𝚁𝚎𝚊𝚍 πš’πš 𝚒𝚘𝚞 πš•πš’πš”πšŽ:
Workplace romance
Found family
Grumpy/ sunshine
Museum setting
He falls first
Therapy rep
Dual POV
Single guardian

πšƒπš‘πš’πš—πšπšœ 𝙸 πš•πš’πš”πšŽπš:
I loved the museum setting- it was so fun!
The girls were so sweet and wholesome I just wanted to wrap them up in a huge hug
I was not expecting that spice but I’m here for it!

πšƒπš‘πš’πš—πšπšœ 𝙸 πšπš’πšπš—β€™πš πšŒπšŠπš›πšŽ πšπš˜πš›:
Facing of the romance aspect felt a little off at first
I feel like some of the drama could have been dealt with in a better way but I get that it was needed for the storyline

π™΅πšŠπšŸπš˜πš›πš’πšπšŽ πš€πšžπš˜πšπšŽπšœ:
β˜… β€œAnyone with anxiety knows that someone telling you not to worry is about as helpful as a hangnail.” β˜… β€œStrength isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s a quiet power that isn’t so obvious to the world.”
β˜… β€œI don't need the sun when you're here, stella mia. You're the brightest star in my universe, and I've been orbiting around you since you poured coffee all over me. I could spend the rest of my life watching you shine.”

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Brilliant book, thoroughly enjoyed the twists and turns within.
I would highly recommend to any fellow psychological thriller fans.

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Sabrina thinks her luck has finally changed when she is hired as a librarian for the wealthy Dorsey family but as soon as she arrives she feels something isn't right. So many cameras and places she is banned from going along with some very strange and strict rules she has to follow. The police arrived investigating the disappearace of a local woman and Sabrina realises her employer was probably the last person to see her alive. Who can she trust can she uncover the secrets.

This book got off to a great start and I was hooked but somewhere along the way it lost me a little bit and I found by the end I didn't care so much as I had at the start but still this was a decent quick thriller read and would recommend giving it a try.

Thank you to Netgalley, Storm Publishing and Angela Henry for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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Really enjoyed this book. Was a quick read for me.
Very interesting characters and good backstory.
Definitely kept you guessing and wondering and huge twist I didn’t expect or figure out, so that was great.

Overall nice quick read.

Thank you NetGalley for the copy

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it was well worth the read. the mystery, the Twist, i was on the edge of my seat. i would totally recommend

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Angela Henry's "This Family Lies" delivers a masterfully crafted psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the very last page. With its intricate web of secrets, unreliable narrators, and a cast of characters each harboring their own hidden agendas, the novel builds suspense with relentless precision. The twists and turns are genuinely shocking, and the pacing is perfectly calibrated to maintain a sense of unease and intrigue. Henry's ability to create a claustrophobic atmosphere within the opulent Dorsey family estate makes for an utterly compelling and addictive read, solidifying "This Family Lies" as a must-read for fans of twisty domestic thrillers.

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The Family Lies by Angela Henry is an addictive psychological thriller that keeps you hooked from start to finish. The twists are clever and unexpected, making it nearly impossible to put down. The characters are well-crafted, and the tension builds steadily throughout the story. The pacing is spot-on, with just the right amount of suspense and intrigue. A strong 4.5 starsβ€”gripping, smart, and full of surprises. Perfect for thriller fans who love a good mind-bending plot.

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The Family Lies was an incredibly suspenseful and twisty read that had me hooked from the start. Sabrina’s job restoring the Dorsey family’s private library seemed like a dream, but the eerie atmosphere of the estate and the mysterious family secrets kept me on edge. The tension builds steadily as Sabrina uncovers one unsettling detail after another, and I couldn’t stop turning pages to find out what would happen next.

The characters, especially Theo Dorsey, were intriguing and complex. I wasn’t sure who to trust, which made the story all the more gripping. The twists, especially regarding Theo's past, kept me guessing right up to the end. The writing had a great balance of suspense and emotion, and I really felt Sabrina’s internal struggle as she navigated the increasingly dangerous situation.

While I enjoyed the book a lot, I felt like the pacing slowed down a bit in the middle. But overall, the psychological tension and the shocking revelations at the end made it well worth the read. If you love psychological thrillers with lots of twists, The Family Lies is definitely worth checking out!

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Firstly, the cover on this is absolutely beautiful and I am absolutely obsessed with it !

The story was a whole vibe from start to finish and I loved it! I love a thriller book so I was a sucker for it !

I would recommend this book to everyone and anyone who loves to read !!

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I enjoyed this. When life is looking up you have to go for it don’t you. Sabrina did.
Only trouble is the truth comes out and catches up.
A few hidden secrets & lies amongst this story of family life & new jobs.
Enjoyable

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Do you like your mystery thriller reading full of twists, turns, and surprises? This latest Angela Henry title may be a winning read for you! She’s an author new to me, but I was drawn into the plot quickly. A young woman librarian lands a much-needed job restoring a dream library in the mansion of one of the town’s richest employers- a handsome bachelor. The plot developed well with more questions and complications in each chapter. But as I was left breathless as the ending neared. There were SO MANY twists, turns and reveals packed into the last few pages! I was overwhelmed with the sudden inclusion of so many details. But it may have plot twist seekers delighted,

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This was a very complex story about families and how they try to protect themselves to the detriment of others. A very final conclusion.

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This was utterly gripping and exciting! I really enjoy books by this author! She is very entertaining and an engaging author! If you like Emily Shiner or Ruth Ware, you will love this book!

Surprising TWISTS and the perfect ending!

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This mystery hooked me early with its eerie atmosphere and intriguing setup. Hired to restore the Dorsey family’s library, Sabrina Adams quickly realizes the estate is full of secretsβ€”locked doors, strict rules, and a housekeeper who seems to be hiding something. When her employer, Theo, is linked to a missing woman, she starts questioning everything. The suspense kept me engaged, and I loved the main characters, but the twist was too predictable, making the payoff less satisfying. A solid read, but not as surprising as I’d hoped.

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This was a fantastic thriller. Twists, suspense, tension. The mystery was riveting. I . Right away, I was hooked with how odd this situation was, and things only increased, which had me on the edge of my seat.

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