What a great book! I absolutely loved how twisty and clever this one was! I was totally engrossed from beginning to end and would definitely read from this author again, So, so, so good!

Thrilling. Suspenseful. Gripping. A brilliant read that I very highly recommend to all. Do read this one.

This was a first read by this author for me and I could not put it down! a gripping and compelling read full of lots of plot twists and surprises. I absolutely loved the fact I thought I knew where the plot was going but there was that many plot twists I never could have guessed. I will definitely be reading more by this author

So hard to put down once I started reading this

This book took me way past my bedtime as it was so much fun, full of twists, turns and thriller. Absolutely loved the plots. Highly recommended.

Thank you to Netgalley and Storm publishing

Full of lies and deception, The Family Lies was one twist after another! Just when I think I have it figured out, another wrench is thrown in the story. A first read for me from Angela Henry but definitely will not be the last!

Sabrina is hired by a handsome wealthy man Theo to work in his family’s library. It is the answer to all her financial and living problems until she realizes that the Dorsey family has many secrets and people around them keep disappearing. Will Sabrina be the next missing person?
This book was kind of slow at the beginning but it picked up in the middle. The ending was crazy and threw a lot of things at you. I kind of felt like the author wanted more of a shock value at the end and some of the twists thrown in felt forced. Overall an okay read for me.
I appreciate the ARC

"The Family Lies" is a gripping psychological thriller that had me hooked from the first page. Angela Henry masterfully weaves a complex web of family secrets, going beyond typical domestic thriller tropes. The story delves into themes of trauma, manipulation, and the lengths people will go to protect their secrets, delivering twist after shocking twist. Just when I thought I had the mystery figured out, Henry pulled the rug out from under me. The final twists were absolutely jaw-dropping, leaving me reeling. I was constantly questioning every character, thanks to Henry's skillful layering of deception and misdirection. If you love thrillers that mess with your head and keep you guessing until the very end, "The Family Lies" is a must-read. Be prepared – you'll be emotionally wrecked (in the best possible way).

So many twists and turns in this book that I didnt want to put it down until I knew how it was going to end. First book I have read by this author but I will be looking out for more.
Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC in return for an honest review

What was that??? 😳 This was my first book by Angela Henry and I enjoyed her writing style a lot. My only complaint was that there was a section at the beginning of the second half of the book that dragged a bit and I almost put it down. I'm so glad I didn't because the last twist at around 75%, while a bit over the top, was totally worth it lol! If you're a fan of twisty family drama you should definitely check this one out!

Thank you to Netgally and Storm Publishing for the eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Review was posted (Instagram, Goodreads, bookishlytara blog, & Storygraph) on February 1, 2025. An additional post was posted on Instagram on the publication day as well as an Amazon Canada review. (links below)

This was full of twists and was hard to put down! The ending was good and I was wondering how it was going to end. If you enjoy thrillers with plot twists, I would highly recommend this! Special Thank You to Angela Henry, Storm Publishing and NetGalley for allowing me to read a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.

“That lurking, lingering feeling of dread like you know there’s something not quite right in that house but you just can’t put a finger on what it is.”

"Did that mean he’d lied to someone else besides me? That was a stupid question. Liars lie to everyone, including themselves. I knew that better than anyone."

This one's a pretty darn good suspense thriller. Did not expect to like it as much but I did. Fast paced, short chapters and did not predict any of the twists. This one is a must read!

I love a good mystery/thriller. There were multiple twists in this book towards the end that kept me on edge. The final twist really through me for a loop. This writing kept me engaged and not wanting to put it down.

Angela Henry has done it again!!!! This author is an instant read for me. What starts out as a slow burn turns into an EXPLOSION!!!! I could not stop flipping the pages..

Thank you Netgalley for giving me the privilege of reading and reviewing this book. All opinions are completely my own and in my own word.

Finally a thriller/suspense novel that kept me guessing until the very end. Every time I thought I bad things figured out another twist is revealed.

This my first Angela Henry novel and I'm looking forward to the next one.

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.