4 Stars!
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. I have never read anything by Danielle Stewart before and I was pleasantly surprised with how good this psychological thriller was.
The initial 30 percent of this book is a little slow, but it is hard to be mad about it when it was used to set the plot and character developments so nicely.
The unveiling of the lies and the twists were really great. I would highly recommend.

✨ My Thoughts ✨

This book was definitely a page turner. It started off strong, the pacing was fast and it was easy to read. I thought I guessed the plot twist but I totally off! And I love books that throw me a curve ball. 😆

✨ I loved the character development ✨

I related to the MC in so many ways. She’s a mom who has a two children- one that “hates her” and one with a serious allergy. This causes the MC a lot of stress and anxiety which affects some of her strict parenting choices.

I have an older child but I do remember having a lot of anxiety as a mom. The author did a great job describing a parent who can spiral out of control if they go too deep into the rabbit hole. You know what they say, not every symptom means you have a terrible illness.

On top of all this she was coerced into accepting a transfer student from London who has also has a serious allergy. But ofcourse not all is what it seems-

The transfer student has some secrets of her own and ends up missing. This creates more suspicion and stress in the home and her relationship with her husband. All of these situations and experiences lead to the MC’s opening her eyes to what might be happening in her own home and whether or not she can figure out all the lies or end up spiralling out of control.

✨ Final Thoughts ✨

Three Little Lies is a gripping domestic thriller packed with tension, anxiety, and a main character who feels real and deeply relatable. The plot is full of unexpected twists, and I couldn’t put it down! If you love fast-paced thrillers with emotional depth, this one might be worth adding to your TBR.

Thank you, NetGalley and Bookouture, for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review! 🧡

Three Little Lies by Danielle Stewart is a suspense-filled psychological thriller that grips you from the very first page and doesn’t let go until the final twist. The story follows Jo, whose seemingly perfect life unravels when her husband’s secrets come to light, leading to a series of shocking revelations.

One of the most compelling aspects of this book is the dynamic between Jo, her husband, and their children. Stewart masterfully builds tension with well-developed characters and a plot full of unexpected twists. I particularly enjoyed the addition of Eden, the exchange student, who adds another layer of intrigue to the story.

However, I found that a lot of the middle felt slow and often repetitive, which affected the overall pacing. Despite this, the twists were well-executed, and the ending was satisfying and tied up the story nicely.

Overall, Three Little Lies is an engaging read with some great twists, but it could have benefited from a tighter middle section. I would rate it 3 out of 5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for providing an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

This one checked all the boxes on my favorite reads list - suspense, drama, twists, infidelity, murder.....even gave me a few unexpected surprises. It was a good fun read, although it mimicked some I've read in the past. I would recommend and really enjoyed. Solid 4 stars.

3.5⭐️. I really enjoyed this book. A little slow at the start then soon turned into a page turner. I love a book with short chapters as I find it quicker to read. Really wanted to find out Jo's secret which is finally revealed at the end of the book. I did find Jo's character quite annoying as she waa so overbearing. This is my first book by this author and will continue to read more of their books.

3 ⭐️ Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC of Three Little Lies by Danielle Stewart. A gripping thriller based on a family full of secrets and lies.

This story had a promising start and had me hooked the whole way through. I did find some of the twists a bit disappointing, and not as dark or twisted as I was expecting, but I think that has more to do with my taste as a reader than the author itself.

It was a well written despite the complexities of the relationships and storyline throughout, with a satisfying ending. I would definitely read more from this author in the future.

This book was good. At first, I found it a little slow and I'd read a chapter and put it down. However, it didn't take me long to want to pick it right back up. Then it got to the middle and I could not put it down.
The thing I liked the most about this book is the way the author built up the story. It seemed for a little bit like it was going to just be about a mother with a very special way of taking care of her children. Think helicopter mom on steroids. She can come off as a little annoying at times but you learn to accept her as the story goes on. I love the twists that happen in this one and even if some things are sort of easy to guess to some degree, they still play out extremely well.
Aside from the slow start, the book was entertaining and kept my interest. It's a great thriller and one I'm glad I read. I'll definitely look for more from this author.

I was hooked from the beginning. Who is lying and who is telling the truth? I couldn’t put this book down! However at about the 75% mark, where the big twist was happening, the book fell short and I had a hard time finishing the last 25%. Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

It is captivating story and it definitely held on to my attention all through the end. The twisted family relationships and complicated mother daughter relationship that is addressed and also I loved the way it shows that how much a parent can sacrifice for their child. I don't want to spoil anything as anything I mention about this book is going to be a spoiler so I'll say this - it's a fantastic book definitely a must try and if love a grappling thrilling mysterious story then this is the one to go for.
but i wish parts of it were excecuted properly. At some points due to the writing style maybe I felt a little lost and had to go back a few chapters to recap.

Secrets, family, and the weight of past choices - Three Little Lies by Danielle Stewart is a compelling domestic drama with suspenseful twists that kept me hooked!

Jo and Everett have built a seemingly perfect life with their two kids, but when they welcome exchange student Eden into their home, cracks begin to show. As tensions rise and hidden truths start to unravel, Jo realizes that the lies they’ve told - both to themselves and each other - may have far-reaching consequences. But is it too late to fix what’s been broken?

Stewart does a fantastic job weaving together complex relationships and emotional depth while maintaining an air of mystery. The family dynamics felt authentic, and I was drawn into the story’s exploration of trust, guilt, and the impact of our choices. Some moments were a bit predictable, but the strong character development and steady pacing made up for it.

If you enjoy emotionally charged family dramas with suspenseful elements, Three Little Lies is definitely worth the read!

I want to thank netgalley and Danielle Stewart for the chance to read an ARC for this book.

Giving this book 4.75 stars. This book was so good! Right away you were drawn in and I felt like it moved so fast (in a good way). There wasn’t this long build up to the main issue. When it happened I said oh already?? But I couldn’t believe how much more there was to uncover.
As a mother myself, from the beginning I was drawn to Jo’s character. Her relationship with her daughter and advocating for her son. I had so much empathy for her. Later in the book when a twist happened I was torn because you became familiar with Jo as we know her, but then you ask if you have possibly been deceived this whole time and second guess it all.

I was able to guess multiple plot twists in the story, however it didn’t take away any enjoyment or shock. Even though I guessed it I was still floored and still needed to keep reading. At one point I was questioning if there were too many twists, but at the end of the day it was just fine.

Overall I really enjoyed this book. I was hooked from the very beginning and because it was so captivating I read it really fast. I did lower the rating due to some spelling and grammar errors that hopefully can be caught before publishing.

Definitely recommend this book!

What an awesome read!

This gripping story about a family hosting an exchange student is one to read.

Every turn leads you in a new direction grasping to find out what it is. You will think you know and suddenly the author throws another unexpected test your way.

The ending was shocking and truly worth it.
Highly recommend.

3.5⭐️ I enjoyed this. It was a quick, jam-packed read that kept me wondering what was happening.

Jo’s family takes in an exchange student from England for six weeks, and two weeks before she goes home she disappears. On the hunt for answers, Jo will stop at nothing to protect her family and find Eden. When her daughter also suddenly vanishes, Jo is desperate to find her.

This was a story about lies and secrets and how they challenge the narrative of the perfect family.

The twist was unexpected and interesting and I liked the way the story ended.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookoutore for this advanced e-copy in exchange for my honest review.

Jo is essentially a married single mother in that her husband travels for work all the time. Her daughter is on the cusp of her teenage years and is starting to pull away and her son has severe food allergies that she is on top of all of the time. She is talked into hosting a foreign exchange student and hopes she will be a good example to her daughter and possibly help Jo to get her to realize she isn’t the bad guy.

Right off the bat the reasoning is BS. How can you expect another child, a stranger no less, to help you parent your daughter? Jo is a paranoid helicopter mom and it makes her extremely unlikable from page 1. I couldn’t stand her and felt no sympathy towards her.

The exchange student seems off and instead seems to be increasing the rift between Jo and her daughter. She even took her to get her ears pierced. Jo, of course, cried because of that. She literally sobbed in her closet about it. The husband was the typical never present Dad but overcompensates with the kids when he finally is around.

Throughout the book the dialogue made it seem like the FMC was trying to force suspense where there was none. It was awkward. There were some good twists but they were honestly overshadowed by the completely unlikable FMC.

Huge thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to review this ARC. Unfortunately, this wasn’t for me but it may be for you!

I gave this book 3.5 stars, rounded up to 4!

The book was entertaining and I was desperate to know all of the lies. Josephine lives in constant fear of something happening to her children. She struggles with her preteen daughter, Megan, and her son has severe food allergies. Her husband Everett is gone a lot for work so Jo runs the show. After she is coerced into accepting an exchange student, Jo has hopes that Eden will help fix some of the issues with her family.

But Eden comes with issues of her own!! She shows up, and nothing is the same ever again.

I was certain I knew what was going on but I was blindsided by a couple of the twists and turns.

Jo’s extreme vigilance over her children was a little much. She certainly had a lot of demons to face and was a little annoying. However, I did feel like her character had redemption at the end.

I enjoy domestic thrillers and this was a good, fast read! Thank you Net Galley and publisher for the advanced eARC copy of this book!
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Wow what a book! I was hooked from the first page!

We follow Jo, a stay at home mother of 2, who has a son with severe allergies and a tween daughter who is becoming more and more independent, which is a struggle for Jo. At the children’s’ school, one of the other students’ mother comes to Jo asking her to host an exchange student, also with allergies, stating how perfect it would be for Jo to help her since she knows what it’s like to have a child in the house with allergies. Jo discusses with her husband, who is often away for work, and decides to accept the exchange student. As soon as Eden arrives, things go from bad to worse, especially with her daughter, but is Eden the cause for all of these changes?

When I say I could not put this book down, I mean it! The writing had me needing to continue just so I could see what happened next! I did guess the big twist, but that did not take away from how much I loved this book. I will absolutely be recommending this book to everyone I know!

What starts as an innocent date night spirals into a nightmare no one could have predicted. I thought I had this book figured out—after all, I’ve read countless psychological thrillers—but I couldn’t have been more wrong. Every time I thought I knew where it was headed, another jaw-dropping twist knocked me off course.

Betrayal, secrets, murder—this story doesn’t just check all the boxes, it smashes them. Tense, addictive, and completely unpredictable, I devoured it in one sitting. If you think you know how it ends, think again.

Huge thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for the early copy—this one is unforgettable!

Title: Three Little Lies
Author: Danielle Stewart
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Publisher: Bookouture
Pub Date: March 13, 2025
My Rating: 4.6 - rounded up
Pages: 310

Josephine “Jo” Hargrove is a mom who states she is a ‘rule follower’ and likes to be in control and have everyone follow the rules. Her husband Everett travels for work and is usually not home so the two children twelve year-old Megan and seven year old Ashton are Jo’s full time responsibility. Megan is a preteen with an attitude, and Ashton has allergies.
Jo has been approached by a school member is she would be willing to host Eden a seventeen year old female foreign exchange student from the UK for a six weeks. She has food allergies and hasn’t been placed yet. Since already knows how to deal with food sensitivities she is perfect for this situation.
Everett is not excited about the idea however since Megan has such a nasty attitude, perhaps this young lady might be a good role model.

Jo has always been fearful that something bad will happen to her children. In fact, she often gets threatening letters in the mail that hint Jo did something years ago.

The first half of this story Eden is getting adjusted to the Hargrove’s.
Megan enjoys Eden but her attitude isn’t any better.

Second half things get very interesting.
Eden goes missing and blame falls everywhere.
I was so sure I was on track in figuring it out.
Nope!
This turned out to be a great read ~ which I wasn’t expecting.
My first Danielle Stewart and I will definitely read another!!!

Want to thank NetGalley and Bookouture for this early eGalley.
Publishing Date Scheduled for March 13, 2025.

Twists and turns you do not see coming. I love a thriller and am usually disappointed in the ending but not this one. There were signs but I did not put it together until it was unfolding. The characters are interesting and made me think about exchange students. How much do you need to know?

4.5 ⭐️

Jo and Everett’s life changes drastically when they agree to host an exchange student Eden.

Jo is hoping that Eden will help improve her relationship with her daughter Megan. Megan is twelve and Jo is a pretty strict parent.

Things with Everett have been “seeming off.” Then when they are out on a date something happens at home and the police are called.

I read a lot of thrillers and I had no clue what was going to happen.

It would have been a five star read but I felt the beginning was a little slow.

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for the advanced copy.