After being cornered by "that mom" at school, the one who showers you with what is either praise or criticism (you're never quite sure which), Jo agrees to open her home to a foreign exchange student. Her home, which is uniquely perfect for the student because of her son's food allergies. Her home, where her daughter is rapidly becoming a sullen tweenager who suddenly hates her mom. Her home, where still she cannot find refuge from her crushing anxiety.

This book was quite the ride. I started reading around 6 and I'm up writing this review just after midnight. I couldn't put it down! I'll be honest, I didn't like any of the characters for most of the book... but I was INVESTED in their story and the next twist that would be revealed. Jo, as I mentioned previously, suffers from crushing anxiety. This book is one of the realest portrayals of anxiety I have come across.

I came into this book blind. I was a first time reader of this author and, to be honest, chose the book because of the cover BUT I'm so glad I did! It was an excellent, engrossing read and I can't wait to read more from this author. This book is a definite Read It!

3.5 stars rounded up to 4. It grabbed me from the beginning and had some good twist and turns to ride. There is definitely room to improve on the flow and the unfolding of the story, but overall quite enjoyable.

Jo is harboring a secret, and her husband, Everett, seems to be hiding something of his own. Meanwhile, Eden is also sitting on some secrets, and the rest of the family finds themselves on a rollercoaster of unexpected twists and turns they never anticipated or signed on for.

Early into the story, I initially felt confident about where the storyline would go. I love when a narrative surprises me, and this one certainly did. I couldn't have been more off-base! 

This captivating read took me on a thrilling journey, unveiling the truths concealed by the Hargrove family's intricate web of lies and deceptions. The atmosphere of suspense kept me on my toes, hinting at exciting possibilities and leading towards an anticipated, dramatic climax. However, while the conclusion was enjoyable, it didn't quite pack the punch I hoped for. 

Overall, I found this to be a genuinely engaging read filled with complexity and suspense, and it will linger in my mind for quite some time.

Thank you NetGalley, Bookouture & Danielle Stewart for an ARC of Three Little Lies in exchange of an honest review.

I loved this book! The first 30% is slow paced as the author develops the characters and sets the plot. After the first twist hits, hold on to your seat, because you’ll want to finish this read in one go! I loved the authors writing style, it’s perfect for a “crack thriller” that you just can’t get enough of, and you won’t want to put down. I wouldn’t be surprised if this becomes a very popular read for 2025!

Three Little Lies is exactly my kind of book. It's a domestic thriller about a family who isn't exactly as they appear. A mom with a dark unknown past, a successful husband who isn't exactly as he seems and the chaos that comes when they accept a foreign exchange student to live with them and their two children. There are twists and turns that keep you on your heels throughout the story.

I really liked the use of putting us in the POV of the mother Jo throughout the majority of the story. Her anxiety really transferred to the reader as every time she gave in from her helicopter parenting ways it made things worse and she had to either double down or act like the cool "chill" mom. The relationship with Jo and her daughter Megan is extremely authentic. I have a daughter a similar age and the constant back and forth on phones, social media, sleepovers all felt like it was taken from my life. The moment when Megan the tried and true daddy’s girl stands up for her mom in the argument was moving and unexpected. It was a really great plot point. And I loved how the twists and turns lead to a fulfilling ending.

This is my first time reading from this author and I didn’t know what to expect. I enjoyed this book so much that I read it in one day. Love the characters and the story very much.


I received a copy of this book from Netgalley for my honest opinion.

Thank you to Danielle Stewart and Bookouture for the opportunity to read this ARC. Although the book started a little slow, it became quite a twisty tale that kept me up late reading! Lies unravel and the character motives are revealed bit by bit. Some of the twists were revealed in chapters written from different character perspectives which I always enjoy. The ending wrapped everything up perfectly. I would definitely recommend this book, and I will be looking for other opportunities to read books from this author.

This talented author has written a cannot put down novel. Realistic characters and red herrings…great combination…intrigue and mystery…this story is a page turner. Thanks Netgalley.

I found Danielle Stewart when I accidentally read her version of The Teacher last year. I was gripped. Danielle can tell a story like no other and keeps you intrigued enough even when the book is slow to continue reading.

The first 20% of the book I was intrigued. Almost bored but intrigued. I knew something was going to happen I just didn't know what. And then like a spiral staircase the lives of Megan and her family begin to unravel, and boy did they unravel past. I thought I knew what was going on many times within the book but I was wrong. Even when I did figure out part of the ending the other part shocked me.

This book is definitely worth the read. Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC!

Thank you for the ARC!
This book was amazing! I could not put it down. It had my attention from the beginning.
I loved all the twists and turns!

I had the pleasure of receiving an ARC for Three Little Lies. This was my first time reading a book by this author and I certainly plan on reading more. This was intense reading because I couldn't tell what was true or what was a lie. I didn't know who was good or bad. As the book started to close, I was thinking I knew what was going on now! Wrong! A bomb was dropped at the end which was totally unexpected. It was a great read.

Such a great thriller! I couldn’t put this one down and ended up reading it all in one day. The twists kept coming, and I was on the edge of my seat until the very end—I definitely didn’t see the final reveal coming. The story centers on an overprotective mother grappling with anxiety, all while uncovering the tangled web of lies and secrets that families can hide from one another. Highly recommended for thriller fans!

I had a hard time putting this one down! There was one twist that felt sort of obvious after I read it but the other(s) did not! The only part that felt unnecessary to me was Jo’s past and the letters she got, I can understand in the end how it helped her bond with Eden but it still felt like it could have been left out as well. I’ll definitely recommend this book!

Three Little Lies was a very engrossing read from the very beginning! There was no time lost getting into the story; the author grabbed the reader right at the start. The characters were fully drawn and very engaging, the story line was clearly presented and easy to follow. The book continued at a lively pace throughout, with each new development in the story increasing the suspense and building the reader's engagement with the characters and their dilemma. There were unexpected twists in the story right up until the very end. I must say that the ending didn't follow logic and was very disappointing to me as a reader, seeming somewhat contrived, out-0f-character, and agenda-driven instead of following logic and the tone set by the rest of the novel. Still, overall, I enjoyed getting acquainted with these characters and seeing their story unfold.

This was a 3.5 (rounded up to 4 stars for NetGalley) read for me! It was enjoyable, but I felt the plot was a bit lacking and the pacing was slower than I expected.

The first half of the book was a lot of character building and was definitely slower paced. I didn’t feel like I was engaged until half way through. (I checked, it was exactly at 50% that I was invested in the story.)

However, the character writing was great! The characters, especially Jo and Megan, were very well written. The reader is really able to get a chance to connect with the mother and daughter and see the nuances of the preteen daughter/mother relationship. The story had many twists and turns and you aren't sure which character to trust or who is telling the truth. For this reason, I cared for the characters and was invested to see how their stories played out.

Overall, the plot fell a little flat for me and I felt this was just a good read, not a great read. I felt a lot of the plot points weren’t adequately addressed or wrapped up nicely. Though the plot was weak, the character writing was there and made for an enjoyable, quick read!

This would be a great read for someone who loves slow-burn thrillers. I more enjoy fast paced thrillers, but still finished this up in 2 days because after reaching the 50% mark, I flew through the book!

What a wild ride this book was. It started out a little slower than the last couple books I've read, but I didn't mind because the character development was written so well with all kinds of subtle foreshadowing that still left me wanting to know more about each one. Then, once the drama started unfolding, it felt like twist after twist, answering some of my questions while leaving me with even more! Even when I thought I had it all figured out, I was wrong & didn't expect it to play out the way it did. An incredible read and I can't wait to read something else by Danielle Stewart.

thank you to netgalley, bookouture, and danielle stewart for the chance to read this book. all opinions are my own.

ੈ♡˳ rating: two of five stars

ੈ♡˳ thoughts:
i wanted to like this book so much as i have been on a frieda mcfadden kick the last year. but i think this book fell flat. i was beginning to guess things before they happened and it turned really boring for me. the first 50% of this book is extremely slow, but i pushed through it because i was eager to see what the plot twists were. i was very sad to see that i had figured the entire book out already. the good thing about this book was that everyone had lies. it was definitely more than three little lies throughout the book. i was eager to see who else was lying while i was reading the book. however, i think the main reason i didn’t like the book was that i could not connect with the fmc. i understood (slightly) why she did the things she did, but she did not sit right with me the entire book.

ੈ♡˳ tropes
ꕥ not a romance book!


ੈ♡˳ fave quotes
“ೃ⁀➷ no quotes as this was an arc and they are always subject to change! also a mystery, so i don’t want to give anything away!

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Wow wow wow! The best book I've read I'm awhile. It had a fantastic plot, amazing characters, and lots of twists and turns. I could not stop reading it and finished it in less than 24 hours!

Loved the author's writing style, how well developed the characters were, and how she heightened the tension as the novel progressed.

Fantastic read! I want to read more from this author!

WOW!!! Thank you Netgalley for the ARC! This was a roller coaster for sure! One of the best psychological thrillers that I’ve read in a while. An anxious, overprotective mom with a suspicious past, a troubled marriage, two kids with their own sets of problems, and an exchange student thrown into the family dynamics kept me at the edge of my seat from start to finish.

This book has a good story, but I feel like it led up to a underwhelming ending. The whole story unfolded within a few chapters after setting the story up with great detail for the first 70% of the book.