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Everyone believes her. Except you. My life has never been better. I have a beautiful little girl, and I am engaged to be married to the man I’ve had a crush on since I can remember. So when Nick, my handsome fiancé, announces that his sister Carla is finally coming home, it’s truly the icing on the cake. Carla was my best friend growing up until she ran away at sixteen. That was twelve years ago, and no one has seen her since. Everyone is ecstatic about Carla’s return. But as I spend more time with her, I can't shake the feeling that something isn't right. Her behaviour is a little off, her childhood memories don't align with mine, and she's oddly evasive about her lost years. But no one will listen to my concerns — not Nick, not Carla’s mother, Marjorie, not even our old friends. They all say I’m imagining things. But I can tell something is wrong. And before long, I know without a shadow of a doubt… It’s not her.
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The premise of Don’t Believe Her immediately caught my attention—a long-lost friend, a mystery spanning 12 years, and an eerie case of mistaken identity. Ellie has spent over a decade searching for her best friend, Carla, who ran away from home at 16. Now engaged to Carla’s brother, Ellie refuses to give up hope, though deep down, she believes Carla is already dead. When Carla suddenly returns for a visit, Ellie isn’t convinced that this woman is truly her best friend. The setup promised a suspenseful and thrilling read, but unfortunately, the execution didn’t quite live up to its potential. One of my biggest struggles with this book was the writing style. The tone felt oddly juvenile, and the dialogue was unnatural, often weighed down by awkward jokes and humor that didn’t fit the suspenseful atmosphere. Ellie, as a protagonist, was frustratingly naive, making questionable choices that made it hard to root for her. The supporting characters, unfortunately, were flat and lacked depth, making it difficult to feel truly invested in their roles. The mystery itself had its moments, with multiple plot twists thrown in along the way. Some were predictable, while others managed to surprise me, but none were particularly mind-blowing. I guessed the villain around 35% into the book, which took away some of the tension. Despite considering a DNF, my curiosity about how it would all play out kept me reading until the end. Overall, Don’t Believe Her wasn’t the worst read, but it was far from gripping. If you’re looking for a light mystery with some twists, it might be worth picking up, but if you’re expecting a truly immersive thriller, this one may leave you disappointed.
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