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Lies Among Friends: A Twist-Filled Psychological Thriller
One girls’ trip. One push from a cliff. One betrayal she never saw coming.
For Quinn, the trip should have been simple—laughter, memories, and a chance to reconnect with her four closest college friends.
But when she’s shoved from a cliff overlooking the ocean, everything changes. Miraculously, she survives the fall.
The bigger question is why—and who among them wanted her gone.
As Quinn struggles to recover with the help of strangers, questions consume her every thought.
The faces of her friends haunt her; what once felt like trust now feels like betrayal.
Long-buried grudges and secrets she never suspected begin to take shape.
To uncover who pushed her, Quinn must risk more than her life. She must risk the friendships she thought she could never lose.
The most dangerous secrets aren’t whispered by enemies—they’re lies among friends.
For Quinn, the trip should have been simple—laughter, memories, and a chance to reconnect with her four closest college friends.
But when she’s shoved from a cliff overlooking the ocean, everything changes. Miraculously, she survives the fall.
The bigger question is why—and who among them wanted her gone.
As Quinn struggles to recover with the help of strangers, questions consume her every thought.
The faces of her friends haunt her; what once felt like trust now feels like betrayal.
Long-buried grudges and secrets she never suspected begin to take shape.
To uncover who pushed her, Quinn must risk more than her life. She must risk the friendships she thought she could never lose.
The most dangerous secrets aren’t whispered by enemies—they’re lies among friends.
453 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 29, 2025
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March 3, 2026
Ohhhh my gosh, this book could not end fast enough. Sheesh! It's not that it was bad but it was WAYYYYYYYYYYYYY too long! I found it ridiculous how drawn out this book was for no reason. It could have been a lot more enjoyable if it was shorter and more to the point. The beginning of the book wasn't bad at all but the middle part confused the crap outta me. I was expecting something to twist and really come of that whole situation because it was so odd but..... it didn't. I guess I need something more direct. All the unnecessary details lose me. Especially when listening to an audiobook with a monotone narrator. I wouldn't recommend this one but don't let that keep you from giving it a try.
February 19, 2026
DNF at 35%
Shocked (!!) at the overwhelmingly positive reviews. The author spent way too much time describing all the characters' clothes and their food. And for being a group of "friends," they didn't seem very friendly. And so many stupid decisions...come on!!
Shocked (!!) at the overwhelmingly positive reviews. The author spent way too much time describing all the characters' clothes and their food. And for being a group of "friends," they didn't seem very friendly. And so many stupid decisions...come on!!
November 9, 2025
I just finished Lies Among Friends: A Twist-Filled Psychological Thriller by Sabrina Wade, and I'm completely SHOOK! Quinn is headed on a girls' trip with her college besties—Sienna, Lena, Jade, and Mallory—to reconnect and have some fun. But hold up! Things take a crazy turn when she gets pushed off a cliff! The twists and drama are absolutely mind-blowing, trust me! They say to keep your friends close and your enemies closer, but what do you do when you can't even tell who's who? If you're a die-hard fan of thrillers and mysteries, you NEED to grab this book!
And just so you know, I got my hands on an ARC through BookFunnel and I’m leaving this review voluntarily.
And just so you know, I got my hands on an ARC through BookFunnel and I’m leaving this review voluntarily.
May 12, 2026
This was so so bad. After removing all of the unnecessary details, you’re left with a novella. The epilogue had to go into explicit detail to explain what happened because there was no way the reader was ever going to figure that out / make sense of it. This was garbage, sorry
March 23, 2026
This books exemplifies the age old problem of “telling and not showing.” PAGES upon pages dedicated to describing the lodge, describing the outfits, telling backstory- instead of interleaving it. None of which had hardly ANYTHING to do with the plot line. THERE’S NO WAY ANYONE, but the author could have any idea about motivation since all of the important details were given in the last five seconds of the book.
Do not wait for the book to “pick up” pace- sadly- it just doesn’t.
Do not wait for the book to “pick up” pace- sadly- it just doesn’t.
March 31, 2026
Why are we spending 6 pages reading detailed descriptions about everyone’s dinner order and outfits?? DNF @50%
January 23, 2026
4.5 ⭐️ and deserves being rounded up! The story of Quinn and a girls trip to reconnect which turns out to be deadly, or maybe almost deadly.
Examining the need for belonging, friendships, and the meaning of life. Twists and turns, some expected and some not.
At first I was getting annoyed by what felt like over description of settings, but after a while got used to it and really stared imagining the spaces. Made the story come alive.
Examining the need for belonging, friendships, and the meaning of life. Twists and turns, some expected and some not.
At first I was getting annoyed by what felt like over description of settings, but after a while got used to it and really stared imagining the spaces. Made the story come alive.
October 30, 2025
I received an arc copy of this book for my honest opinion. Thank you!
First of all! This book was like a roller-coaster...of emotions and of events! I literally had all of the emotions, yes even tears! I absolutely loved how detailed everything was. I was guessing and gasping the whole book.
I had been in a book funck for a few weeks and this book completely got me out of that! It hooked me from the very beginning and kept me wanting more all the way to the end.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND! I will definitely be reading more from this author!!
First of all! This book was like a roller-coaster...of emotions and of events! I literally had all of the emotions, yes even tears! I absolutely loved how detailed everything was. I was guessing and gasping the whole book.
I had been in a book funck for a few weeks and this book completely got me out of that! It hooked me from the very beginning and kept me wanting more all the way to the end.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND! I will definitely be reading more from this author!!
March 15, 2026
S-u-c-h a s-l-o-w too many words bore.
March 14, 2026
This book had great potential but way too long and drawn out!
March 30, 2026
The editor did NOT do their job. The first HALF of the book is just unnecessary. It’s overly overly descriptive with nothing much going on. You don’t really know know much about the characters but the cabin they are in, you know every tiny little detail. Then something finally actually happens to move the plot along, and it just starts going faster and faster with the epilogue finishing up the story. The author should have moved the first bit along and gotten to the meet of the story. I feel like a different writer could’ve done the plot justice.
March 11, 2026
Waaay too long and honestly just boring
April 5, 2026
This is for the audiobook. The narrator was terrible. The story dragged. Quit after two hours.
November 4, 2025
An Intense, Unputdownable Psychological Thriller
This book was a true roller-coaster of emotions and events! The author crafted an exceptionally detailed and immersive narrative that instantly hooked me and kept me frantically guessing until the very last page. I found myself completely invested in the protagonist's journey, experiencing the full spectrum of emotions, even to the point of tears.
The story centers on a seemingly simple reunion among close friends, which quickly spirals into a fight for survival after a stunning act of violence occurs. The central mystery explores the devastating question: Who among your closest circle wants you gone?
The plot is a masterclass in suspense, delivering many twists and turns that I absolutely did not anticipate. It beautifully captures the high-stakes tension of having to risk everything—including the deepest bonds of friendship—to uncover a truth soaked in betrayal.
This is a highly engaging read that proves the adage: sometimes, you need to keep your friends closer, and your enemies even closer.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND! I will definitely be exploring more work from this talented author.
This book was a true roller-coaster of emotions and events! The author crafted an exceptionally detailed and immersive narrative that instantly hooked me and kept me frantically guessing until the very last page. I found myself completely invested in the protagonist's journey, experiencing the full spectrum of emotions, even to the point of tears.
The story centers on a seemingly simple reunion among close friends, which quickly spirals into a fight for survival after a stunning act of violence occurs. The central mystery explores the devastating question: Who among your closest circle wants you gone?
The plot is a masterclass in suspense, delivering many twists and turns that I absolutely did not anticipate. It beautifully captures the high-stakes tension of having to risk everything—including the deepest bonds of friendship—to uncover a truth soaked in betrayal.
This is a highly engaging read that proves the adage: sometimes, you need to keep your friends closer, and your enemies even closer.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND! I will definitely be exploring more work from this talented author.
November 13, 2025
LIES AMONG FRIENDS is a standalone thriller by Sabrina Wade. This is my fourth book by this author, and like the others, I enjoyed the characters and world building. This story has so many plot twists and is filled with drama, emotions, betrayal, and enough suspense to keep you turning the pages.
Five college friends have reunited and decided on a girls’ trip getaway to a secluded resort in Southern Oregon. The first night is a little tense when heading to a beach bonfire, Quinn feels a shove and almost tumbles down the stairs. Brushing it off, she decides someone must have stumbled in the dark. That's just the beginning. A stranger in the woods, a murder, a fall from the cliffs, deceit, secrets, lies, and so much more all lead to a surprise ending. What Quinn thought was a strong bond was really a lie.
I'm looking forward to more from Sabrina Wade. I did receive a copy of this book from the author, and the above is my voluntary and honest review.
Five college friends have reunited and decided on a girls’ trip getaway to a secluded resort in Southern Oregon. The first night is a little tense when heading to a beach bonfire, Quinn feels a shove and almost tumbles down the stairs. Brushing it off, she decides someone must have stumbled in the dark. That's just the beginning. A stranger in the woods, a murder, a fall from the cliffs, deceit, secrets, lies, and so much more all lead to a surprise ending. What Quinn thought was a strong bond was really a lie.
I'm looking forward to more from Sabrina Wade. I did receive a copy of this book from the author, and the above is my voluntary and honest review.
November 23, 2025
Y’all! Lies Among Friends had me screaming, gasping, and low-key side-eyeing everyone at my own brunch table 😳🍷 Quinn goes from carefree girls’ trip vibes to tumbling off a cliff (literally!) and surviving, but honey, the real fall is trust—because her friends are hiding secrets juicier than the ocean air and colder than Quinn’s bruised ribs 🌊💀.
Wade’s writing hits like a shot of espresso—fast, sharp, and full of texture—you can feel the wind whipping, the salt stinging, and the tension slicing through every laugh and lie. Every chapter had me plotting, panicking, and yelling at the characters like a true friend, and those twists? Chef’s kiss 👏🔥
Quinn is smart, relatable, and badass, and the way betrayal drips from every page? Unreal. This is THE thriller you didn’t know you needed, y’all, because the deadliest secrets aren’t from enemies—they’re from the ones you call friends 😈✨.
Wade’s writing hits like a shot of espresso—fast, sharp, and full of texture—you can feel the wind whipping, the salt stinging, and the tension slicing through every laugh and lie. Every chapter had me plotting, panicking, and yelling at the characters like a true friend, and those twists? Chef’s kiss 👏🔥
Quinn is smart, relatable, and badass, and the way betrayal drips from every page? Unreal. This is THE thriller you didn’t know you needed, y’all, because the deadliest secrets aren’t from enemies—they’re from the ones you call friends 😈✨.
October 30, 2025
Who is a friend and who is not?
This story deals with friends from back in college. Somehow, the five of them all managed to remain in touch, even though they all went their separate ways after graduating. When Quinn’s mom got sick, she moved back to Eugene to take care of her. Now that Quinn’s mom has passed, the thought of a girls’ trip is something she’s really looking forward to. So when someone pushes her off a cliff, that was not expected, nor was it expected that she would live through the fall. This story is highly engaging and the plot has many twists and turns I did not see coming and kept me reading page after page.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This story deals with friends from back in college. Somehow, the five of them all managed to remain in touch, even though they all went their separate ways after graduating. When Quinn’s mom got sick, she moved back to Eugene to take care of her. Now that Quinn’s mom has passed, the thought of a girls’ trip is something she’s really looking forward to. So when someone pushes her off a cliff, that was not expected, nor was it expected that she would live through the fall. This story is highly engaging and the plot has many twists and turns I did not see coming and kept me reading page after page.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 10, 2025
Wow! This is an edge of your seat, page turning thriller that you just can't put down. It begins with Quinn and four of her close college friends, Sienna, Lena, Jade, and Mallory getting together for a girl's trip. But it didn't go like Quinn had hoped when she gets pushed off the cliff. Miraculously, with the help of strangers, she survives. Who in her "friend's" circle wanted her dead. With trying to figure out who and why, we are taken on a roller coaster ride on the edge of your seat as you turn pages to find out what will happen next. This is a thrilling mystery that you just can't put down. I highly recommend this book if you like page turning thrillers with all kinds of twists and turns. I received an ARC of this book but the opinions expressed here are strictly my own.
November 10, 2025
Excellent suspense story
Quinn is betrayed by someone close to her, but who? She is on a getaway trip with her four best friends from college but things aren't going well and she wants to leave. Before that can happen she is pushed off a cliff by someone unknown. She survives but injured and without her memory. Kind people including a nurse find her on the beach and care for her. As her memory slowly returns, the mystery only gets more involved. Okay, I admit it, I couldn't take the suspense any more and I skipped to end to see who did what. It was such a great ending that I went back and read the part I skipped. If you can read it straight through or if you cheat like I did, I guarantee you get a great read. I will definitely read more by Sabrina Wade.
Quinn is betrayed by someone close to her, but who? She is on a getaway trip with her four best friends from college but things aren't going well and she wants to leave. Before that can happen she is pushed off a cliff by someone unknown. She survives but injured and without her memory. Kind people including a nurse find her on the beach and care for her. As her memory slowly returns, the mystery only gets more involved. Okay, I admit it, I couldn't take the suspense any more and I skipped to end to see who did what. It was such a great ending that I went back and read the part I skipped. If you can read it straight through or if you cheat like I did, I guarantee you get a great read. I will definitely read more by Sabrina Wade.
January 25, 2026
What would you do if you found out one of your closest people is literally trying to steal your life? That’s what happens in this psych thriller from Sabrina Wade.
When Quinn awakes in an unfamiliar room, surrounded by unfamiliar faces, she must race against the clock to find out what happened to her and why someone would try to kill her.
The story started slow, but all the ground work that was laid in that time was 100% needed for the results.
“Lies Among Friends” deals with trust and finding out that even those you’ve known the longest can harbor envy and easily lie right to your face. A great read for those who love a good twist & thrill. I look forward to reading more stories by Sabrina.
When Quinn awakes in an unfamiliar room, surrounded by unfamiliar faces, she must race against the clock to find out what happened to her and why someone would try to kill her.
The story started slow, but all the ground work that was laid in that time was 100% needed for the results.
“Lies Among Friends” deals with trust and finding out that even those you’ve known the longest can harbor envy and easily lie right to your face. A great read for those who love a good twist & thrill. I look forward to reading more stories by Sabrina.
October 28, 2025
Lies Among Friends is a story about Quinn and her four friends from college who go away for a week as a reunion. But while there some very upsetting events happened at their cottage. Then Quinn goes missing. She is rescued when a dog called Pax finds her on the beach. But she seems to have lost her memory. Her memory starts to come back and she realises she is not sure who she can trust. But can she find out who is responsible for what has happened?
Excellent story that I highly recommend you read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Excellent story that I highly recommend you read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 4, 2026
Once again I don’t understand ratings. I went in expecting a generic thriller, and that’s basically what you get. But the main character doesn’t go through any of the action after the first 25% of the book. It’s all research and phone calls and other people telling her things. The premise was ok then got really good then got ok again. It was just disappointing, felt super slow and it’s not that long of a book. It’s all telling, not showing. Meh book
April 13, 2026
this book was so drawn out for absolutely no reason. i feel like the plot had potential but it could’ve been executed way better…i liked the idea of friend group drama turned attempted murder mystery but it just felt too long and more physical descriptions rather than character development. also this is a personal problem but didn’t like the god/christianity mentions it really took me out of the book lol
April 20, 2026
This was a slow-paced, methodical thriller that kept me guessing. I did anticipate a few of the major twists, but otherwise it surprised me! I felt the pacing was a bit weird and at times it felt like the story was dragging on trying to keep you guessing but actually just made it feel longer than it needed to be. This could have been tightly wrapped up in 320-350 pages, not almost 450. Other than that, I found it to be a fun read! 3.5/5 ⭐️
April 23, 2026
Let’s start with I could see the hate the book gets reading it felt drawn out but i decided to try the audible version and boy do I wish i started it that way. Listening to it i could close my eyes and see everything unfolding and i swear I thought I guessed right and I was SO WRONG loved the twist and turns this book had towards the end. Give it to the half way point and it’s like full blown from there on. So 4.5 stars for me ⭐️
October 28, 2025
This book was good the area that they went to for their vacation really sound so nice and beautiful it really made me wish I was there and you know they say keeps your enemies close and your friends even closer.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 29, 2025
WHOA!!! This is DEFINITELY my favorite book of Sabrina Wade's to date! I couldn't put it down once I hit the 50% mark. LOL I stayed up until 1:30am just to finish it and see how it ended. The twist? I did not see that coming. 🤯 If you haven't read this one yet, YOU MUST!!! I'll be picking up the physical copy of this one for sure!
November 1, 2025
Wow…just wow! I truly don’t know how I would handle all of the things that occur in this story. I do know, life is messy but when you have people who love you, you are rich indeed.
I received this book free from the author, publisher, or other source. My only obligation is to provide a fair and honest review.
I received this book free from the author, publisher, or other source. My only obligation is to provide a fair and honest review.
November 5, 2025
I received this book as an ARC. Lies Among Friends was not my first Sabrina Wade book and it did not disappoint! Excellently fleshed out characters, lots of twists and turns and all at the perfect pace. It never stalled; I kept reading, needing to know what is going to happen. Great psychological and suspense thriller!
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