I love a fast paced twisty psychological thriller and three little lies gave me exactly that. In the story we have our FMC Joe who will do anything to keep her family together and we have her husband who hasn’t really been that upto the mark as a partner. Then we are introduced to a new character who comes into their life and their home and from their everything starts changing, it’s not for better.

Something extremely horrible happens amd Joe’s husband is taken away in handcuffs, from here this book keeps you guessing and had the twist and turns that love. It was a very good time reading this book!

Thank you to NetGalley and the Bookouture for the advance copy!

I absolutely love a thriller book and this did not disappoint! Will definitely be looking for more books from this author.

Thank you for letting me read your arc.

I really enjoyed most of the twists and turns throughout this story. The author does a great job of making you feel the tension and anxiety in every page. There were a few times throughout where the characters behaved in unrealistic ways. Having full conversations that should be private in front of the people where it has the most impact. This wasn't significant enough to impact my overall thoughts on the story though. I enjoyed the dynamic between Meghan and Jo. Seeing the mother teenage daughter situation play out over the pages was an interesting dynamic.
My last con is that I didn't care for the twist involving Jo. It just didn't feel necessary. I can see that it was meant as character development but it felt like one step too far in a story that already had quite a lot going on.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Fun thriller with lots of twists and turns that took me by surprise - which is hard to do, after having read so many of these! The first half of the book is a bit slower, but keep going - the second half pops off and it's worth the read! 4⭐

I received an advanced complimentary digital copy of this book from Netgalley. Opinions expressed are my own.

📱 The story follows Joe who agrees to host Eden, an international student in hope of improving her relationship with her daughter Megan. Eden comes to live with them but Joe is not prepared for what happens next…

📱 Pick this up if you like/don’t mind:
📌 psychological/ domestic thriller
📌 slow burn
📌 short chapters
📌 single POV
📌 unlikeable characters
📌 FMC, an overprotective mom with a secretive past, willing to do anything to protect her children
📌 family dynamics/ mother daughter relationship
📌 troubled marriage/ infidelity/ family secrets/ lies
📌 unseen twists
📌 unputdownable/ binge worthy

📱 This was my first book by the author and it kept me hooked till the end. Talking about the characters i couldn’t connect with them. I found the FMC too overprotective. I thought I had this book figured out but the author proved me wrong. I didn’t see any of the twists coming. However I just felt that the “letters” part was unnecessary and it didn’t add much to the story. Overall it was a good read.

📱 Thanks to the author and NetGalley for the ARC.

Filled with drama and intrigue, 'Three Little Lies' definitively fits into the genre of mystery as it navigates the lives of the Hargrove family. Our main narrator, Jo, gives most of the insight into the plot. She, her husband, daughter and son invite a foreign exchange student, Eden to stay with them for a few weeks. Jo hopes that this will rebuild the bond with her daughter Megan, who has become embroiled in teenage angst. However, nothing goes according to plan - and what follows is bitterness and regret as we see that the best laid plans can go awry when faced with strong adversaries.

What I enjoyed most about the novel is the fact that I was actually very surprised by the plot twist! Almost from the beginning, I knew there was one coming, but I oftentimes find myself disappointed as I can usually figure them out quite easily. In this instance, Danielle Stewart caught me completely off guard!

My biggest grievance here was that I didn't like any of the characters (besides the youngest son, whose role was very minor). I really dislike when this occurs, as I need someone to root for. However, I will mention that Jo did somewhat redeem herself in the last few chapters, but not enough for me to say I liked her.

Ms. Stewart has definitely made a new fan in me and I am quite intrigued to see what else she writes in the future. 4 stars for the overall plot and rhythm of the book!

*A great many thanks to Bookouture, Danielle Stewart, and NetGalley for this ARC. It is important to note that I was not committed to providing a positive review; all opinions are undoubtedly my own.*

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of Three Little Lies by Danielle Stewart. Publishing date Mar 13.
This was a 3.5 for me but rounded up to 4 stars. There were some parts I wanted to punch Jo in the face for being so uptight and overbearing with her kids. I did not see the end coming and was a good twist. Story was well written but a tad slow in some areas but suppose that's to build the suspense. Over all a good read.

Rating: ⭐️.5 (more than one star cause I didn’t DNF)

A big thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for allowing me to be an ARC reader on this project!

I’m sorry but this book was not for me. Not a high quality thriller and not a high quality written word. Would not recommend, but you can see that from my rating already.

I’m not the biggest fan of an unreliable narrator. And this narrator seemed flighty from the beginning; you can’t even trust her own internal monologues because the way she views herself and the world just are not consistent.
We go so quickly from ‘I don’t want anyone to know what I’ve done in the past and how terrible I am’ to ‘whatever they ask, I can answer; my conscious is clear.’ Not consistent.
After finishing the book, I can attest that the unreliable narrator was not part of the FMC’s personality; maybe it was written to confuse the reader?

All the characters kinda sucked and it just wasn’t a good thriller

Jo is asked to take on Eden, a foreign exchange student for 6 weeks. Looking to fix her relationship with her 12 year old daughter, she thinks it will be a great idea for them to reconnect. She will soon be re thinking her decision as many family secrets are revealed including her own when Eden mysteriously vanishes.
This was a fun and fast book to read. With short chapters it was easy to follow and got to the point. I think the author did a great job at setting up the story at the start of the book and that all the twists were worked in well. I enjoyed spending my weekend reading this and i’m sure others would feel the same.

This was (in my opinion) the cookie-cutter definition of a thriller - it was fun. The twists and turns didn't wow me and I wasn't walking away from this with my jaw on the floor but it still was a quick, bingeable good time!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Really enjoyed this one! When Jo is asked to take on a high school foreign exchange student for six weeks, she decides that it might help her connect with her 12 year old daughter Megan. However when Eden shows up, there is a strange vibe between Jo’s husband and Eden. When Eden goes missing, Jo has to decide who she trusts. A page turner for sure! Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC! #booksbyashleynicole

When Jo agress to house exchange student Eden from England she thought it would do her family good,and to a point it did until the end when we realize not everyone is who they seem. Three little lies was a fast paced read, in the beginning we only read jos POV and we quickly start to ask ourselves why is she getting death threats and what did she do? The second half of the story is now told on dual POVS Eden and Jo’s. The. Second half was definitely more intriguing as the story line was starting to unravel and come together. The plot twist didn’t leave me speechless or wanting more but in all this read was fun, fast and unputdownable and a quick thrill read.

Three Little Lies is nothing short of outstanding. This gripping thriller will linger in my mind long after turning the final page. What a story, what a journey—brimming with psychological depth, intricate character development, and an ever-mounting sense of tension that completely immerses the reader.

The brilliance of this novel lies in its complexity. The way the story starts to unfold through Jo’s perspective is masterful, pulling you deeper into an unraveling mystery that grips you with an almost palpable sense of anxiety, and then we learn from other perspectives. The suspense is relentless, keeping you on edge with every revelation. Just when you think you have it figured out, the story takes another unexpected turn, proving itself to be one of the most compelling thrillers I have read in recent years.

Beyond its thrilling plot, Three Little Lies also delivers a poignant message about family, secrets, and the intricate, sometimes painful, ties that bind us. It’s a novel that doesn’t just entertain—it makes you reflect. This is precisely why it will stay with me long after reading.

If you’re a fan of thought-provoking, expertly woven thrillers that keep you guessing until the very end, this book is an absolute must-read. I cannot recommend it enough!

A wild rollercoaster of a story, Three Little Lies is the story of a family turned upside down by the arrival of a teenage exchange student into their homes. What happens when a loved one appears to have done the unthinkable?
It's a quick paced read that kept me guessing until the very end.
For a more indepth review you can check out my spoiler free youtube review here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENoSBAabpjg&t=318s

I really enjoyed this review copy! I can not wait to read more by this author. I devoured this book in a matter of hours because I just couldn’t put it down!

Great story with twists and turns that I did not see coming. The story follows Jo, a bit of an overbearing mama bear that agrees to host a foreign exchange student in her family home for 6 weeks. When Eden arrives, there’s a few bumps on the road but overall a decent experience. When a sudden disappearance turns their world upside down, everyone is questioned and this twisty story is a true rollercoaster ride before the shocking truth is revealed. I am interested in more from this author, I think The Teacher will be up next! If you enjoy suspense with a touch of family drama, this book is for you.

Thank you Bookouture and NetGalley for this advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Three Little Lies had me hooked from the start. A great psychological thriller that touches on some intriguing family dynamics that kept me engaged even at times when the plot felt a bit slower. Recommend for thriller fans!

More like 3 BIG lies. 4.5 stars

OMGosh, what a captivating story! I couldn’t read it fast enough. Read the publishers blurb first as it tells you what the premise is. It is the story of Jo, a mother of 2 who has a secret of her own that isn’t revealed until the end.

In the first half she can be an aggravating helicopter mom, like on steroids, who is butting heads with her 12-yr old daughter, and constantly controlling food in the household due to her sons allergy to nuts. She goes overboard when her daughter gets her ears pierced without permission… taking it so hard she has a crying fest in a dark closet, yes, seriously!. As I said, she can be annoying too, but relatable to some degree as she is over protective of her kids whom she loves deeply. This attitude doesn’t help her marriage however.

If you think the first part is slow, hang in, be patient, as the second half will blow you away. It has more twists than a big bag of pretzels. It actually surprised me at times, but in a good way as I was riveted to each page. You will be able to like and relate to Jo much better as a fierce momma bear in the second half as it takes you on this roller coaster type ride on the way to its satisfying conclusion.

Never having read this author before I didn’t know what to expect but I’m happy to meet her and look forward to reading more of her work. I would have given this a full 5-stars if a couple of things had been explained but it would be a spoiler for me to mention. Nevertheless I thoroughly enjoyed this entertaining novel.

Thank you, Bookouture via NetGalley for the opportunity to read the galley e-copy and offer my unbiased review. Release date March 13, 2025

The book started off really slow, it took me a while to get into it. But when it got to the actual plot, I was quite entertained and into the book. The main thrilling part was quite interesting but one thing I didnt like was how it ended on a somewhat happy sappy moment and was quite rushed. I expected a bit more. It wouldve been way better if we had not identified Ivy in Eden's very first POV. It shouldve been like a grand reveal of some sorts in later chapters.

Nonetheless, a good read

Three little lies by Danielle Stewart is riveting from beginning to end. Josephine and her husband Everett are out for dinner when they get a call from their daughter Meghan. Meghan who is 12 has been left alone with her younger brother Ashton who is 7. The exchange student who has been living with them, the one that was supposed to be watching them, went out for a walk hours ago and has not come back. Suddenly their family is under the spotlight, and both Josephine and Everett are suspects. But where is Eden? Who took her? And will they get her back alive?

This book is a must read for anyone who loves heart pounding suspense. The whole book was great, but the last 100 pages somehow took it up a notch even further!

Huge thank you to Danielle Stewart and the team at Bookouture for partnering with NetGalley. I received a copy of this book so I could give my honest opinion and review.