Adriane Leigh’s Don’t Trust Her is a fast-paced and addictive thriller with a gripping plot full of twists. This novel masterfully blurs the line between truth and deception, keeping readers engaged from start to finish. I thoroughly enjoyed the read!

That said, I would encourage readers to check the trigger warnings, as the book explores sensitive topics. I don’t want to give anything away, but it’s worth noting for those who may be affected.

Overall, I highly recommend Don’t Trust Her.

Another fantastic read, this book has your attention from the first chapter and keeps it until the end, even at that point you dont want it to finish. Loved it!!!

This was definitely more of a family drama than thriller which I usually prefer but I did really enjoy this. I think it was very well written and with such a sensitive subject (mental health) it was handled with care. I loved how I didn’t know who to believe or how it was going to end. Overall I really enjoyed this and will definitely be recommending this. Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this great book.

Jesus. What did I just read. My mind is splitting in half. I'm in shock and awe of this whole story. So good. So perfect. I'm so obsessed. I hated the mom and the nanny and then it all made sense. Five million stars.

ARC review- 03/13/2025 pub date

This was a slow burn for about 75% of the book. I knew some sort of twist had to be coming but I absolutely did not see the ending coming. I feel like the first portion of the book could have been more engaging to hold my attention, but overall a solid read with a great twist at the end.

3.5🌟 rounded up

Thanks so much to NetGalley & Joffe Books for this advanced copy to review.

Thank you so much for this ARC!

This was my first Adriane Leigh book and I loved it! The premise caught me immediately and the story hooked me ASAP. The wealthy and all their "problems" will always be something I go for.

The two storylines were interesting and Gen was extremely unlikeable. The twist really shocked me - some readers don't like this trope but I thought it was executed perfectly and I haven't seen it too much so I was all for it. There were no obvious clues for me except one thinking back (the trip to Miami just didn't quite make sense to me, but now it does).

LOTS of triggers here so please check ahead of time.

This book's portrayal of a sensitive mental health topic is unfortunately underdeveloped and relies on outdated portrayals. While I found myself engaged with Adeline and Genevieve's stories, their character arcs lacked depth, and the conclusion felt somewhat forced and predictable. The inclusion of unnecessary subplots further detracted from the narrative. Ultimately, this book perpetuates harmful stereotypes and offers little in the way of new insights or helpful information. I would not recommend it.

Much unlike other reviews I have seen, I really enjoyed this book but by the time I finished I found it ruined by a singular trope.

This book deals with a very controversial (to this day) mental health condition and instead of doing that in a sensitive manner, it plays it for sensationalism, horror and the sideshow effect of it. It’s 2025 not the 1900’s.

Adeline and Genevieve were well written, I liked neither and was excited to find out where it would all end up, yet as I got there I found all the work put in to these characters was pointless, this has all been done before and this book added nothing to the trope.

Before the ‘reveal’ a great deal of the sub plot is confusing, it does make sense after but I don’t even think it was needed. Nothing was gained from the vaguely illicit meetings between Alex and Sugar.

I would struggle to recommend this book, mainly because I am an optimist who believes stigmatic, sensationalist takes on mental health should not be popular.

I received this eArc from Netgalley in return for an honest review, which I’m sorry to say this is.

Thank you to both the publisher and Netgalley.

I love family drama reads and this one is good.

A mother hires an au pair to help out and things just get serious.

Both women have perfect style and grace but as usual when a man is on the scene all those femine traits come out fighting.

This is a twisty thriller and although I guessed the plot it did not spoil my reading time

Its difficult to chat about this book without giving spoilers but this is well worth a read. it is edgy well written and oh so good

I didn’t think that I would like this as much as I did. I went in expecting it to be good but this book exceeded my expectations!

What really drew me into this story were the characters who had been dealt a heavy past, mental health awareness, and the characters trying to run and hide from their past. I think it was really interesting getting to see the perspective of both Gen and Adeline.

I was able predict the plot twist about Adeline and Gen towards the middle of the book due to some things that were hinted throughout the story but it was still so surprising to see it be revealed towards the end. That was such a huge mind blowing ending!

I went from disliking Alex due to his infidelity to liking him to loving who he was to feeling devastated at how his character wound up. He deserved so much better. He was definitely my favorite character.

Thank you so much to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Oooh this was a really great and shocking read. I did not see the ending coming, I would advise people check their triggers before reading but I 100% would recommend, Thank you for early access to this great book. 5*

DON'T TRUST HER BY ADRIANE LEIGH.
5 STARS.
Release date set for the 13th of March 2025.
Well this book was a hidden gem.
I loved the premise of this story and it all came together brilliantly.
I thought it was written very well.
I love the cover and the blurb sounded so interesting.
Its so easy to read and fast paced.
Great characters.
Looking forward to reading more books by this author.
Highly recommend this book.

Gripping, tense, twisty and fast paced. This is a book I didnt want to put down.
Thank you Netgalley and the publishers fr the chance to read this ARC in return for an honest review

Well this was a thrilling read. I was believing all sides between Gen and Adeline. Both women were something else. They were down right pretentious, mean, and manipulative. It wasn't until Adeline went to Miami to meet Alex that I caught on to what was happening. And that was toward the end of the book! That's when everything started making sense. There were a few loose ends for me. For instance, were all the interactions with the other housewives imagined? Adeline basically told them Gen was unfit and dangerous?! I felt bad that Alex missed all the signs and had to go out like that. He was a really good man despite everything that Adeline and Gen were saying.

Thank you Joffe Books and NetGalley for an early copy of Don’t Trust Her. I was very concerned for Laurent throughout this book and was anxious reading about him. Albertine was a spoiled brat or you thought she was until……the truth came out. What a twist this story had, my whole mind changed about everything!!!! So very sad mental illness truly is. Fantastic read!!!

It looks like I have it all, a beautiful home, two perfect kids. But my husband is always traveling for work and I’m struggling to do it all alone. Meeting her is a godsend. I’m late to pick up the kids and I almost knock her over. Instead of getting angry, she hands me her business card and says she’s looking for work. She’s experienced, dedicated, has excellent references. She’s everything I need! Good book! I definitely enjoyed reading this book! It had great suspense, intriguing, murder, mystery, revenge, gaslighting, a sort of who done it and some wild twists and turns! The story was very interesting! I definitely recommend reading this book! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

Don't Trust Her was quite a ride!!! It started off with typical thriller vibes...Exhausted mom hires a young au pair to help with the kids. Au pair starts to try and slip into the mom's life and take over. I went into it looking forward to the book thanks to the synopsis but not super high expectations because it's a storyline I've definitely read before. Well, if you are anything like me, go ahead and just wipe that from your mind. It's a great read and and much twistier than I originally thought! I'm going to stop there because I don't want to post any spoilers but I really enjoyed this one!!

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

This book was mind-blowing, jaw-dropping, gripping. Once I pick up the book I just couldn’t put it down my jaw was locked open... Never did I imagine that ending!

There was many plot twists which hit you like a speeding train! I’d highly recommend everyone to read this book, you’ll be glad you did!

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 stars!