A group of friends who haven’t met up for years, have a beach holiday reunion. The story started off ok, but for me, it didn’t really deliver. The style of writing felt more young adult, and a bit predicable Maybe a light beach book, but not for me. .

I’m struggling to even rate this a 2, but I believe anyone that puts themselves out there in this harsh critical world deserves at least a 3 unless I couldn’t finish the book.

First, thank you to NetGalley, author Holly Danvers and Severn publishing house for the ARC and the opportunity for an honest review.

I was excited to read this one, the cover was different, the premise wasn’t as overly done in the psych thriller world but it just fell short from there. I felt the writing to be juvenile. The way the characters spoke and acted was still very much high school even though they were supposed to be 40 or nearing 40.

The big thrill was so predictable that I knew what was going to happen in the first 15% of the book. The rest just dragged on and I really struggled with the immaturity of the characters. I mean this was about murder and a missing person but it was written like a creative writing story someone in their late teens would have wrote.

I’ll be honest, I didn’t research the author before reading the book so if her norm is geared to young adult than perhaps it would rank higher.

I don’t like leaving reviews that are not positive but I just didn’t enjoy this one sadly.

3⭐️⭐️⭐️ but more a 2 because there really wasn’t anything thrilling or mysterious about it!

Started off well and then the storytelling became a jumbled mess as the characters tried to uncover who murdered their friend. I had high hopes, but I leave feeling disappointed and very irritated by the epilogue.

Wow, this book was full of secrets and twists! When you have old friends reuniting that haven’t seen each other in over 20 years things are bound to get interesting! I found myself getting really invested in the characters and their individual struggles and really enjoyed the multiple POV approach. And that ending! I need to find someone to process it with 🤯Not to mention that gorgeous cover!

This was a super interesting premise and I found myself really trying to figure out how it was all going to come together.
It was a slow read and didn’t captivate me like I hoped.
The epilogue made the book much more interesting but it still wasn’t the best book I’ve read recently.
It was good but I wanted it to be great

An easy breezy beach read for a day in the sun. Nothing spectacular…but a solid vacation or travel novel.

Lie In the Tide is a captivating thriller that kept me engaged and on the edge of my seat. Danver's writing is sharp with intriguing plot twists, and psychological depth that make this book a must-read if you are a fan of suspense of mystery with an ending you won't see coming.

While presented as a thriller, Lie in the Tide offered little more than a light beach read. As another reader mentioned, there are some tonal similarities to 'She Started It,' so if you enjoyed that book, you may enjoy this. However, Lie in the Tide failed to generate any real suspense for me, and ultimately did not satisfy.

I had the opportunity to read Lie in the Tide, a mystery/thriller genre. While it was a quick and engaging beach read, it ultimately fell short of my expectations.

The book's strongest aspect lies in its initial character development, where the author skillfully weaves together the separate narratives of the four female protagonists. However, as the story progresses and the characters have a reunion on the Cape, their dynamics become increasingly unconvincing and even off-putting.

The plot thickens when one of the friends is found dead on the ocean shore, and the remaining three embark on an amateur investigation to uncover the truth. Unfortunately, the story lacks emotional depth, particularly in the aftermath of the character's death. The protagonists' reactions to the tragedy feel surprisingly muted, which makes it challenging to become invested in their plight.

Furthermore, the characters' behavior and dialogue often come across as entitled and whiny, particularly during their interactions with the police. The author's attempt to create suspense and tension falls flat, and the twists and turns that do occur feel predictable and anticlimactic.

Overall, while Lie in the Tide is an easy beach read, it fails to deliver a compelling and suspenseful thriller. Fans of “She Started it” may find some similarities in tone and style, but ultimately, this book did not live up to my expectations.

*Rating:* ⭐️⭐️⭐️

*Disclaimer:* I received an Advance Review Copy (ARC) of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Oh wow!

I loved the writing style of this book first and foremost. It was easy to read and flowed nicely. I was NOT expecting that ending. The epilogue was unique & added a nice little surprise!

It did take quite a bit for the story to get going and get thrilling. That would be my only complaint! But once it did pick up, I couldn’t stop reading!

This is the definition of a good beach read.

There were a lot of characters in this book. I usually love stories about reunions amongst friends. It just ended up being predictable like so many thrillers I am reading lately. I did enjoy the setting, but that was about it.

LIES IN THE TIDE BY HOLLY DANVERS.
Release date set for the 3rd of June 2025.
Book 1 in The Little White Lies.
I thought this was a good suspense mystery thriller.
I found it rather twisty at times.
I love the cover.
I read this book so fast today.
It held my attention throughout.

From the very start, I was absolutely hooked and could not put this one down!!! All the twists and turns will have your head spinning.. And I thought I had it all figured out but wow.. You need to add this one to your TBR!!!

Thank you for the advanced copy, NetGalley!

Thank you NetGalley and Publisher for allowing me to read and review this book.

A semi-enjoyable thriller that I found hard to get into and finish.

Unfortunately, this book was not for me. I really did not connect with the characters, if anything I found them incredibly annoying and unlikeable, as a result I did not really care what happened to them. I also could not believe some of the actions they undertook which did not help. The plot was also frustratingly obvious and I wanted something to happen that would take me by surprise.
On a positive side I did like the location for this book.
Thank you to NetGalley and Severn House for an advance copy.

An OK read. Bit far fetched for me. The reunion after so many years was a bit of a stretch as the reason for the group to get back together.

Loved this! I’m a big fan of Lucy Clarke and this reminded me of one of hers called one of the girls- beautifully written, kept my guessing, gorgeous location- amazing! Perfect holiday read, thanks for my advance copy!

Such a great book. Couldn't stop reading it. Thank you for my advance reader copy. Can't wait to look up other books from this author.

Four best friends reunite after 20 years. Sure, it may be a little awkward at first, but it can't be too hard to fall back into the swing of things! Despite being excited to see one another, each girl holds a dark secret - but don't we all have them?

This was a fun read! While not as action-packed as most thrillers I read, Danvers somehow managed to make this one cozy yet still suspenseful at the same time! The secretive nature gave me a grown-up "Pretty Little Liars" vibe which was fun, and overall this was an easy, engaging read. Some of the character development felt a little forced, but it wouldn't prevent me from reading something else from Danvers. Thanks so much for the ARC!

Secrets, old friends reunited, drama, lots of wine, and a lovely setting - what could possibly go wrong? When four friends decide to get together after twenty years, they're in for much more than just a nice week down at The Cape. One of the friends actually won't make it out of the week alive.

I loved the setting of this novel. Living in Massachusetts, I'm familiar with The Cape and Danvers did a good job describing the scenery, the lush hydrangeas, and the pristine beaches. I appreciated some New England charm that was thrown in including Boston accents and -isms and some traditional coastal fare.

The characters were reuniting after two decades. They were formerly good friends from high school, but anyone twenty years out knows that quite a bit can change in that time. I related to the women in that I am at the same point in my life though I had to suspend belief that I would spend an entire week away from my life to vacation with people I had hardly spoken to in such a long time.

There were a lot of secrets and juicy gossip, so if those books intrigue you, I definitely recommend. The women also became amateur sleuths and completely ingratiated themselves in the mystery. Much of the writing did have an air of cozy mysteries so while I'm not familiar with Danvers, it doesn't surprise me that cozies are her usual genre.

This was a quick read and would be fun for a lighter mystery by the beach. Thanks to the Pulse for putting this one on my radar!