Thank you NetGalley for another 5 star read from Storm Publishing!! Call me crazy But I might have just found my new favorite Publisher & A new favorite author to read! Seems Storm is putting out all the great new books!!

I loved pretty much everything about this book, every second was exciting, I couldn't put it down! This was a VERY twisty turny fast paced read, and there was NO WAY anyone was figuring out that ending! I think I had my jaw dropped for the last hour of the book at least ! Holy cow

I have no idea how i haven't heard of Angela Henry before I got on NetGalley but I will definitely be looking out for her books now! That was So great I switched from my kindle to my phone back to my kindle every time I had to take my dog outside!! LOVED all the Main characters, Mrs Manning had me cracking up, it's always the snoody old women that get me

Thank you to Storm Publishing and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book. I think the premise of this story was interesting and I loved the characters and all the twists and turns, but the ending was a bit hard to believe. On an entertaining level, it was a fun and fast read that will keep you guessing but you'll be wrong. Sabrina Adams works at a small bookstore when she meets Theo Dorsey. Wealthy, handsome Theo offers Sabrina a wonderful opportunity to work in the private Dorsey family library. From the beginning there are so many things that would make a normal person quit and go home but Sabrina sticks it out as she herself has lied and has nothing else to go home to. This story will keep you on the edge of your seat, Like I mentioned before, the ending was a bit hard to believe but it was a fun read, and I would definitely recommend.

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Release date: January 22, 2025

This book is about Sabrina, a librarian that is hired to catalog the personal library of a wealthy family. There are a lot of strict rules in this house & Sabrina soon finds that weird things start happening.

The book started out pretty slow, I feel like nothing super interesting happened until about the last quarter. Lots of things that didn’t necessarily need to be included, it probably could’ve been a little shorter. There were, of course, multiple twists towards the end that I definitely didn’t see coming but some of it I felt was a little too over the top.

It was still an interesting premise overall & it kept me captivated enough that I wanted to finish the book to find out what happened but it ended up just being okay.

Thank you to NetGalley & the publisher for this ARC.

Talk about skeletons in the closet. The Dorseys, as well as Sabrina Adams, seem to have a closet that is overflowing.

In many ways, this felt like a unique take on Cinderella...a charming, good looking man (Theo) sweeps in and rescues a beautiful young woman (Sabrina) who is desperate to change her current living circumstances. However, that comparison swiftly ends once the beautiful young woman moves into the Dorsey family estate. Sabrina immediately meets Mrs. Manning, the housekeeper who presents as more of the keeper of the estate. Mrs. Manning has numerous bizarre and strict rules that would have sent most people running...not Sabrina. From the moment she decides to make this place her home, unusual and unsettling events begin. All I can say is get ready for the unexpected. The saying, "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is", does apply.

While the story diversions kept me guessing (which I like), the main character did not captivate my interest. I had a really hard time believing that the good looks and mysteriousness surrounding Theo was enough to keep Sabrina living in dangerous circumstances. I just didn't buy into it, because the connection between these two characters did not come across strongly enough at any point in the story. In the final chapters, so many twists and turns occur. It kind of feels like you are down to the last few pieces of the puzzle, only to find out that the remaining pieces don't fit. Perhaps with this grand finale, less is more.

Thank you to Storm Publishing for providing an advanced reader's copy via NetGalley. I truly consider it a privilege to read an author's work. These opinions are entirely my own. In addition, as this is an advanced copy, some changes could have been made prior to final print.

This was so good... until it wasn't. The last quarter of the book was... a mess. People with the same name, a reveal of a timeline jump, some delusional weirdness, too many secrets and twists. The nucleus of the book is good but it fell apart at the end trying to be so much.

The Author does a good job with s painting the picture and bringing her characters to life, making it easy to immerse yourself in the story.

The twists and turns kept me guessing, and even though the pacing slowed down in a few spots, the plot’s intensity made up for it.

By the end, I was thoroughly impressed with how it all came together.

This is a good psychological thriller that delivers unexpected twists, rich characters, and edge-of-your-seat suspense. If you love books that keep you guessing and leave you stunned, READ THIS BOOK!

Thank you for allowing me to review this book. A psychological thriller that doesn't disappoint. The story is told from the point of view of different characters. Who is telling the truth. Who did I believe? Well that changed as the story progresses. Very well written and highly recommended.

I am not sure how to feel about this book. It was well written and I enjoyed the main character but it was a bat shit crazy plot! Totally unexpected, so it meets the "you aren't ever going to guess who did it" mark, but was a little too unbelievable for me. Plenty of plot twists I didn't see coming and otherwise enjoyable. I will definitely look out for other works by this author.

DNF at 13%. This just wasn't for me. The use of the phrase 'Awkward AF' within the first chapter already set the tone for me. The prologue essentially giving away the entire plot and just seemed very rushed especially the last paragraph.
I found the characters quite boring and nothing really made me want to continue reading on, there was quite a few *mistakes* and It was just hard to see past.
I do think the story could have potential if it wasn't rushed.
DNF so 1 star from myself unfortunately.

Loved this racer thriller! Was my first book by this author but will definitely not be my last! If you haven’t read it yet, run to the store and get a copy!
Was so easy to read and great ending.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for my ARC in return for an honest review.

My first Angela Henry book but definitely not my last. This was fast paced and twisty. Great characters that kept me flipping pages long into the night.
Thank you NetGalley, Angela Henry and Storm Publishing for the opportunity to read and review this book

Angela Henry delivers a masterclass in suspense with The Family Lies, a psychological thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The story follows Sabrina, a protagonist who believes she’s landed her dream job, only to find herself entangled in a web of unsettling events and enigmatic characters within the house she now works.

From the beginning, there’s an eerie tension that permeates the narrative, growing more palpable as Sabrina uncovers strange behaviors and secrets among the family. The discovery of a possible murder intensifies the stakes, pushing her to unravel the chilling truths hidden within the household.

Henry’s writing shines with its ability to build suspense incrementally, layering intrigue and mystery until the climax. The pacing is perfect, with just enough twists to keep readers guessing without overwhelming them. Sabrina’s journey is as much about self-discovery as it is about unveiling the truth, making her a relatable and compelling protagonist.

The novel’s blend of psychological tension and dramatic revelations ensures that The Family Lies is not only entertaining but also thought-provoking. Fans of dark, atmospheric thrillers will find this book hard to put down. It’s a story that stays with you, leaving you eager to discuss its twists and turns long after turning the final page.

When the word 'lies' in a book's title, I know that I am going to be in the land of secrets, deception, twists and turns! The Family Lies had me turning the pages and on the edge of my seat for most of the book. I thought I knew where this book was going and then the author threw in a twist and reveal which left me reeling!

Sabrina Adams can't believe her luck when she is hired by Theo Dorsey, to work as a private librarian for the uber wealthy Dorsey family. She will be working for them for two years and in addition to free room and board, she will be paid nicely. But she soon learns that all that glitters is not gold. She is given a set of rules by the housekeeper and told she must avoid the third floor and be home by midnight or be locked out for the night. When a woman disappears, the police come knocking and Sabrina becomes more suspicious and concerned.......

I devoured the first 80% of this book, then it took a turn, and it went off into OTT territory and I
found my enjoyment diminishing. It's a shame as I enjoyed most of this book immensely. I would still read another book by this author as most of this book is gripping, riveting, and hard to put down.

This novel begins in 2018 with a woman--Cherise--being hit by a car. Immediately we are transported to present day where Sabrina--a book-lover and library employee-- is hired by handsome Theo who owns an estate with a huge library that she will be in charge of as well as living there in luxury. Of course this is every book lover's dream but things begin to seem odd as Sabrina is suspicious of housekeeper, Anna and hears rumors of Belle who is his sister but confined to the. house as she's paralyzed. The longer Sabrina is there--although she adores the library--she becomes suspicious of the things she sees that are "unusual" and often frightening--like a strange man she sees lurking outside the window at night. This is one of those convoluted tales that had me gasping at every twist and turn!
Thanks to NetGalley. for this ARC!

Angela Henry is an author who never lets us down, with her fast-paced and twisty thrillers.

Told mostly from Sabrina Adams' POV, when she lands a job as librarian for the Dorsey family at their private estate, there are some very creepy vibes going on from the very start and Sabrina is torn between getting the hell out of there or staying in a job she loves and very much needs, but at the potential risk to her life as her sleuthing rouses suspicion.

Linked with several deaths or disappearances but with no evidence, everyone is wary, not least Sabrina’s sister. But Sabrina needs the job and so she tries to turn a blind eye to the controlling housekeeper, the mysterious Theo and young Belle, bed bound from an accident and existing in a vegetative state.

A proper bingeworthy page turner with some very unexpected revelations!

4 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Angela Henry and Storm, for an ARC in return for an honest review.

I have officially been marked safe from guessing the plot twist in this book!
I was recovering from the emotional damage of one reveal to be immediately hit with another! And I would do it all over again!
This book was fantastic. I was hooked from the very start. If I hadn't started this book just before bedtime and had to operate as a real person the next day I would have read the entirety in one sitting.
Sabrina was a great protagonist. She was inquisitive but also acted like a real world person would which aided in the psychological deception throughout the novel.
The Dorsey's are exactly what you expect from any second generation rich family who would do anything to keep their fortune and their secrets out of the hands of anyone else.
I loved that the plot mixed the mundane with the unravelling of the mystery. Watching Sabrina try to mind her own business and do her job whilst everyone else wanted to submerge her into their conspiracy theories was so entertaining. Just let a girl catalogue her books for the love of God.
I immediately need to go and find Angela Henry's other work to see if it's as impressive as this one was.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an ARC of this book. This is my honest opinion.

I absolutely loved this psychological thriller! There were twists I never even thought of coming at me left and right. I always tell my husband who I think did what but I kept changing my mind. Not only did the author have Sabrina thinking she was losing her mind, she also had me convinced my mind was gone too. Sabrina gets the chance of a lifetime doing a job she loves (is it any wonder, it is also one "I" would love)? But there is something not quite right at the Dorsey house and Sabrina will soon second guess everything. I read this in one day as I could not put it down and had to know how it ended. Great first read of the year!

When Sabrina Adams manages to get a job in a rich family home re-organising and indexing in their private library she really doesn't know what she has let herself in for.

The family is quite odd and full of secrets and lies. There are plenty of twists and turns to keep you engaged throughout. It was a great read and I would be very interested in seeking out other books by this author.

i could not put this book down! it was such a quick and easy read but absolutely addicting! plot twists, murder mystery and different povs! i had so many theories but i was not expecting that ending! if you loved the housemaid you will LOVE this!

This had everything that I want from a psychological thriller. It pulls you one way, then another, only to find out neither were the truth. It was very cleverly written, taking you down one path, leading you to think you knew what was going on, only to completely turn it on it's head. It was full of tension and suspense, and utterly gripping. I never ever would have guessed the ending, which had about 5 different shocking twists! Absolutely brilliant.