Lies Between Us

The New York Times bestselling author of The Counselors delivers a razor-sharp murder-mystery set during the summer when a local teen's suspicious death exposes the devastating secrets three sisters keep.
"A gripping, unputdownable read." —Veronica Bane, USA Today Bestselling Author of Difficult Girls
Do you ever really know the people you love?
For the Gold sisters and Silver brothers, life has been idyllic, growing up in side-by-side waterfront mansions in a town where doors are never locked and the police do little more than issue speeding tickets. The Golds and Silvers have known each other their entire lives, as neighbors, as friends, as family.
But one carefree summer takes a dark turn when a beach party ends in tragedy and their perfect world cracks wide open. Suddenly, the bonds that tie these families together are strained by suspicion and fear. Painful secrets surface, revealing the fragile truths they've all been hiding.
Lucy, the oldest Gold girl, harbors a crushing secret from her boyfriend, one of the Silver boys. Millie, the middle sister, quietly yearns for the one person she can't have. And the youngest, Frankie, uncovers something that could blow their island apart.
From New York Times bestselling author Jessica Goodman comes a gripping novel about the lies friends tell, the façade siblings build, and how one summer tests—and breaks—the bonds of family.
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Thank you, NetGalley, for the eARC in exchange for an honest review. Lies Between Us by Jessica Goodman is a YA murder mystery set during the summer that will forever change the siblings of two close families- the Gold sisters and the Silver brothers.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Publication Date: June 2, 2026
#LiesBetweenUs #NetGalley
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Publication Date: June 2, 2026
#LiesBetweenUs #NetGalley
Lies Between Us is a fast-paced murder mystery that kept me hooked from the start. The lies, secrets, and twists had me fully invested and constantly guessing what would happen next.
The story follows the Gold sisters—Millie, Frankie, and Lucy—as they deal with the suspicious death of Billy Godwin after a summer beach party. Their connection to Billy mainly comes through their neighbors, the Silver brothers—Ethan, Alex, and Trevor.
I really liked how each sister had her own storyline and secrets. Lucy is hiding things from her boyfriend, Millie is caught up in feelings she shouldn’t have, and Frankie is determined to uncover what really happened to Billy.
The multiple POVs kept things engaging and made it hard to put down, and the fact that everyone has something to hide makes the tension and suspicion even messier. There were plenty of twists—some a bit predictable—but I was still fully invested in how everything would unfold. The family dynamics and messy relationships were honestly one of my favorite parts.
Overall, this is a quick, entertaining YA mystery—perfect if you’re in the mood for drama, secrets, and a bingeable read.
Thank you to Jessica Goodman, NetGalley, and G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers for the ARC!
The story follows the Gold sisters—Millie, Frankie, and Lucy—as they deal with the suspicious death of Billy Godwin after a summer beach party. Their connection to Billy mainly comes through their neighbors, the Silver brothers—Ethan, Alex, and Trevor.
I really liked how each sister had her own storyline and secrets. Lucy is hiding things from her boyfriend, Millie is caught up in feelings she shouldn’t have, and Frankie is determined to uncover what really happened to Billy.
The multiple POVs kept things engaging and made it hard to put down, and the fact that everyone has something to hide makes the tension and suspicion even messier. There were plenty of twists—some a bit predictable—but I was still fully invested in how everything would unfold. The family dynamics and messy relationships were honestly one of my favorite parts.
Overall, this is a quick, entertaining YA mystery—perfect if you’re in the mood for drama, secrets, and a bingeable read.
Thank you to Jessica Goodman, NetGalley, and G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers for the ARC!
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