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Two Little Liars
‘Brilliant… full of twists and rich in atmosphere.’
~ Cass Green, author of The Killer Inside
Erin and Bee are the TWO LITTLE LIARS. Vilified. Despised. Never forgiven, forgotten, or meant to see each other again after the tragedy they caused.
Until a fateful college trip brings them together once more, and Bee is murdered.
Twenty years on, the case remains unsolved and a threat reunites the survivors of the trip.
Someone knows who Erin is – and what she did the night Bee died.
Someone who'll kill again.
~ Cass Green, author of The Killer Inside
Erin and Bee are the TWO LITTLE LIARS. Vilified. Despised. Never forgiven, forgotten, or meant to see each other again after the tragedy they caused.
Until a fateful college trip brings them together once more, and Bee is murdered.
Twenty years on, the case remains unsolved and a threat reunites the survivors of the trip.
Someone knows who Erin is – and what she did the night Bee died.
Someone who'll kill again.
- GenresThriller
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First published June 4, 2026
About the author
Michelle Harrison
28 books1,251 followersMy first children's novel, THE 13 TREASURES, won the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize. THE OTHER ALICE won the Calderdale Book of the Year Award. A PINCH OF MAGIC won a Dutch Bronze Pen Award. My books have been translated and sold in 25 territories worldwide.
Before becoming a full-time writer I worked in publishing as an editor, and before that, as a bookseller. Prior to that, I worked in bars, a bakery, and a second-hand record shop to make ends meet while trying to get my first book deal. I live in Essex and have a son, Jack, and two cats, Widdershins and Lucky.
My latest children's novel is A CLOCK STRIKES MURDER, a sequel to TWICE UPON A TIME. My debut novel for adults is TWO LITTLE LIARS, a thriller partially set in the 1990s. It publishes in June 2026.
I love hearing from readers. You are welcome to send me a message on here or via my website.
Before becoming a full-time writer I worked in publishing as an editor, and before that, as a bookseller. Prior to that, I worked in bars, a bakery, and a second-hand record shop to make ends meet while trying to get my first book deal. I live in Essex and have a son, Jack, and two cats, Widdershins and Lucky.
My latest children's novel is A CLOCK STRIKES MURDER, a sequel to TWICE UPON A TIME. My debut novel for adults is TWO LITTLE LIARS, a thriller partially set in the 1990s. It publishes in June 2026.
I love hearing from readers. You are welcome to send me a message on here or via my website.
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August 6, 2026
📖 Two Little Liars by Michelle Harrison
⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ 3,25 stars
I received an ARC of this book and was immediately drawn to the premise, as it sounded exactly like the kind of psychological thriller I usually enjoy. Two Little Liars follows a gripping mystery surrounding the disappearance of Bee, forcing those closest to her to confront long-buried secrets, tangled relationships, and the lies that have shaped their lives. As the truth slowly begins to unravel, it becomes clear that everyone is hiding something.
I have to admit that it took me a little while to get fully invested in the story. The beginning felt somewhat slow, but once the mystery started unfolding, I found myself genuinely wanting to know what had happened to Bee and how everything would come together.
The characters were a bit of a mixed bag for me. Aiden was by far my favourite and the only one I really connected with. Unfortunately, I couldn’t bring myself to like most of the others, especially Erin, for reasons I can’t quite explain. Thankfully, my feelings towards the characters didn’t take away from my overall enjoyment of the story.
While this wasn’t the most memorable thriller I’ve ever read, it still delivered an intriguing mystery with enough twists to keep me turning the pages. If you enjoy suspenseful stories centred around secrets, complicated relationships, and uncovering the truth, this is definitely worth checking out.
⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ 3,25 stars
I received an ARC of this book and was immediately drawn to the premise, as it sounded exactly like the kind of psychological thriller I usually enjoy. Two Little Liars follows a gripping mystery surrounding the disappearance of Bee, forcing those closest to her to confront long-buried secrets, tangled relationships, and the lies that have shaped their lives. As the truth slowly begins to unravel, it becomes clear that everyone is hiding something.
I have to admit that it took me a little while to get fully invested in the story. The beginning felt somewhat slow, but once the mystery started unfolding, I found myself genuinely wanting to know what had happened to Bee and how everything would come together.
The characters were a bit of a mixed bag for me. Aiden was by far my favourite and the only one I really connected with. Unfortunately, I couldn’t bring myself to like most of the others, especially Erin, for reasons I can’t quite explain. Thankfully, my feelings towards the characters didn’t take away from my overall enjoyment of the story.
While this wasn’t the most memorable thriller I’ve ever read, it still delivered an intriguing mystery with enough twists to keep me turning the pages. If you enjoy suspenseful stories centred around secrets, complicated relationships, and uncovering the truth, this is definitely worth checking out.
June 29, 2026
this book had such a dark presence surrounding it, I could only read it during the day 👀
June 19, 2026
In 1990 Erin and Bee tell a lie about someone that has devastating consequences for the whole community in which they live. In 1996, fate brings them back together on a college trip where Bee is killed. In 2016, Erin is living behind a secret identity but someone out there seems to know who she is and when she is invited to a college reunion on the island where Bee died, she feels that someone on the island not only knows who she is but might also be Bee's killer.
I loved Two Little Liars. The story is told across 3 timelines, which in other books has sometimes lost me but here I felt the transition between timelines was seamless. The story was well paced and the characters were interesting and unreliable narrators which kept me guessing right until the very end who the true villain or villains might be. Just when I thought I had it figured out, the next chapter would have been changing my mind which is exactly what you want from a mystery / thriller. One of my favourite chapters is when the lie is first formulated and told, I thought this tapped in perfectly to a parent's fear of their child either becoming a victim or a villain and I could feel my own panic and rage rising as the story came out and I love authors who can do that, tap into a fear to create an emotional response form the reader. The setting on the island was cool and I loved the sense of isolation and the hopelessness of being cut off from any form of help.
Overall a very decent thriller with memorable characters. Plus when you reach the end, make sure you check out the Spotify link. There are many musical references dotted throughout the story that will provide a great blast of nostalgia for anyone who grew up in the 90s and the author has provided a soundtrack at the end which I think is a very cool idea, something I would love to see in more books!
I loved Two Little Liars. The story is told across 3 timelines, which in other books has sometimes lost me but here I felt the transition between timelines was seamless. The story was well paced and the characters were interesting and unreliable narrators which kept me guessing right until the very end who the true villain or villains might be. Just when I thought I had it figured out, the next chapter would have been changing my mind which is exactly what you want from a mystery / thriller. One of my favourite chapters is when the lie is first formulated and told, I thought this tapped in perfectly to a parent's fear of their child either becoming a victim or a villain and I could feel my own panic and rage rising as the story came out and I love authors who can do that, tap into a fear to create an emotional response form the reader. The setting on the island was cool and I loved the sense of isolation and the hopelessness of being cut off from any form of help.
Overall a very decent thriller with memorable characters. Plus when you reach the end, make sure you check out the Spotify link. There are many musical references dotted throughout the story that will provide a great blast of nostalgia for anyone who grew up in the 90s and the author has provided a soundtrack at the end which I think is a very cool idea, something I would love to see in more books!
June 6, 2026
4.5 stars 🌟
Two little girls tell a lie that has catastrophic consequences.
This story got off to a good start, but it took a while for it to really grip me. Around part 2, I was hooked. Two little liars is the sort of story that stays with you. Filled with raw emotion and unsettling twists and turns that had me on the edge of my seat.
I thought the ending was great and tied up the story well.
Two little girls tell a lie that has catastrophic consequences.
This story got off to a good start, but it took a while for it to really grip me. Around part 2, I was hooked. Two little liars is the sort of story that stays with you. Filled with raw emotion and unsettling twists and turns that had me on the edge of my seat.
I thought the ending was great and tied up the story well.
June 9, 2026
I flew through this one, I loved the dual timelines of past and present. Excited to read more from this author’s backlist.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I am a huge fan of Michelle Harrison’s middle grade fiction. Her tales of the Widdershin sisters had me up all night and just the right amount of frightened! When she very kindly offered me a review copy of her first book for adults, a thriller, I had a whole mix of feelings. Michelle is the kind of writer I would follow most places, but her middle grade series had my nerves jangling so what would her adult fiction be like?!
This taut thriller centres on Bee and Erin As children their lies had terrible and tragic consequences which earned them the title, ‘two little liars’ as they became infamous for their lies. 6 years later they unexpectedly meet on a college trip to Blackwater Island and another tragedy befalls them. Erin subsequently becomes a successful children’s illustrator, though she remains haunted by her past. A series of accusatory emails, newspaper headlines raking up the past, and an invitation to return to Blackwater Island reunite Erin with the past she has struggled to hide.
It is a bold step to jump from children’s to adult’s writing and Michelle does this with aplomb. After reading the first page I knew I was in for an incredible ride. The writing is excellent, smooth and evocative, and I was sucked straight into Erin’s life, looking over her shoulder, hearing footsteps, haunted. This is darkly delicious, edgy, compulsive. Michelle captures the unpredictability and toxicity of youth so brilliantly. I wasn’t sure how far this would push me out of my comfort zone and it definitely pushed me to the edges! Death is never pretty and it really isn’t in the author’s hands. Expertly plotted, Michelle uses the ‘locked room’ thriller to powerful effect, adding in the suggestion of witchcraft and piling up the list of suspects so that you have no idea what is coming next and from what direction!
What an incredible thriller debut! I hope that there are more on their way!
This is one to watch out for!
April 16, 2026
Two Little Liars is a psychological thriller that slips between past and present with the ease of a whispered rumour, pulling you into a story built on guilt, girlhood, and the kind of secrets that never stay buried as neatly as people hope.
Erin and Bee were once inseparable, bound by a friendship that felt feral and bright — until the tragedy that turned them into tabloid villains. The novel opens in the long shadow of that night, with Bee murdered on a college trip and Erin left to carry the weight of a story no one ever let her forget. Twenty years later, the past stirs again, and the survivors of that trip are drawn back together, not out of nostalgia but fear. Someone knows exactly who Erin is. Someone remembers what she did. And someone is ready to kill for it.
What I loved is how the book blends psychological suspense with a subtle thread of witchcraft — not in a flashy, supernatural way, but as an undercurrent of power, intuition, and the dangerous alchemy of teenage girls who believe they’re untouchable. It gives the story a slightly uncanny shimmer, the sense that something old and sharp is watching from the edges.
The pacing is tight, the atmosphere deliciously uneasy, and the author captures that particular cruelty of adolescence — how quickly admiration can turn to obsession, how easily loyalty can warp into something darker. The adult timeline adds a melancholy weight, showing how the past refuses to loosen its grip, no matter how many years have passed.
By the final chapters, the tension coils beautifully, and the truth — messy, human, and devastating — lands with real force.
A twisty, compulsive read about the stories we tell to survive, the ones we bury to forget, and the ones that come back demanding to be heard. Perfect for readers who love their thrillers with a hint of the uncanny and a deep, lingering sense of dread.
With thanks to Michelle Harrison, the publisher and netgalley for the ARC
Erin and Bee were once inseparable, bound by a friendship that felt feral and bright — until the tragedy that turned them into tabloid villains. The novel opens in the long shadow of that night, with Bee murdered on a college trip and Erin left to carry the weight of a story no one ever let her forget. Twenty years later, the past stirs again, and the survivors of that trip are drawn back together, not out of nostalgia but fear. Someone knows exactly who Erin is. Someone remembers what she did. And someone is ready to kill for it.
What I loved is how the book blends psychological suspense with a subtle thread of witchcraft — not in a flashy, supernatural way, but as an undercurrent of power, intuition, and the dangerous alchemy of teenage girls who believe they’re untouchable. It gives the story a slightly uncanny shimmer, the sense that something old and sharp is watching from the edges.
The pacing is tight, the atmosphere deliciously uneasy, and the author captures that particular cruelty of adolescence — how quickly admiration can turn to obsession, how easily loyalty can warp into something darker. The adult timeline adds a melancholy weight, showing how the past refuses to loosen its grip, no matter how many years have passed.
By the final chapters, the tension coils beautifully, and the truth — messy, human, and devastating — lands with real force.
A twisty, compulsive read about the stories we tell to survive, the ones we bury to forget, and the ones that come back demanding to be heard. Perfect for readers who love their thrillers with a hint of the uncanny and a deep, lingering sense of dread.
With thanks to Michelle Harrison, the publisher and netgalley for the ARC
June 7, 2026
Two Little Liars was one of those books that completely took over my life. I’m genuinely relieved to have finished it! Not because I didn’t enjoy it, but because I could not put it down!
As Michelle Harrison’s first adult novel after writing children’s books, I was curious to see how she’d make the transition, and she absolutely nailed it. The story is gripping from start to finish, packed with twists, secrets, and enough suspects to keep you constantly second-guessing yourself.
I spent most of the book rooting for different characters at different times, which is always a sign that the character work is strong. I also loved the use of multiple timelines, which gradually built up the relationships and backstories without ever feeling confusing.
Although this is very much an adult thriller, there was a slight YA feel thanks to the ages of some of the characters. Rather than making me feel like I was reading a teenage story, it evoked that sense of nostalgia and reminiscence that comes with looking back as an adult.
A real cracker of a book, compulsively readable, full of surprises, and proof that Michelle Harrison’s storytelling talent translates brilliantly to adult fiction. Bonus points for the Spotify playlist! I’ve never seen this before and as a lover of books and music this was such a fantastic little extra!
As Michelle Harrison’s first adult novel after writing children’s books, I was curious to see how she’d make the transition, and she absolutely nailed it. The story is gripping from start to finish, packed with twists, secrets, and enough suspects to keep you constantly second-guessing yourself.
I spent most of the book rooting for different characters at different times, which is always a sign that the character work is strong. I also loved the use of multiple timelines, which gradually built up the relationships and backstories without ever feeling confusing.
Although this is very much an adult thriller, there was a slight YA feel thanks to the ages of some of the characters. Rather than making me feel like I was reading a teenage story, it evoked that sense of nostalgia and reminiscence that comes with looking back as an adult.
A real cracker of a book, compulsively readable, full of surprises, and proof that Michelle Harrison’s storytelling talent translates brilliantly to adult fiction. Bonus points for the Spotify playlist! I’ve never seen this before and as a lover of books and music this was such a fantastic little extra!
June 8, 2026
This story follows two young girls, Erin and Bee, who years ago became known as “The Two Little Liars” after a tragic event and were blamed for what happened. They were never supposed to see each other again. 😬
During a college trip to Blackwater Island, Bee is sadly murdered but the case is never solved. 😩
Fast forward two decades, someone starts threatening the people who were there that night and seems to know what really happened. 😱 Erin is dragged back into the past through emails, newspaper headlines reopening old wounds, and an invitation to return to Blackwater Island. Erin is forced to confront the truth, along with the secrets, lies and guilt she has carried for years. 🫣 The question is, who can she trust?! 🤔
This book is full of psychological suspense and kept me gripped from beginning to end. 🤩 Themes of betrayal, friendship and mystery run throughout, creating an emotional, unsettling and tense atmosphere. The story moves between past and present really well, slowly revealing secrets without giving too much away too early, which kept me wanting to read more. 📖👀
An engaging thriller with plenty of twists and tension. 😍🤯
A massive thank you to Michelle for sending me a paperback copy and to Novel Tours for letting me take part in this tour. ♥️
During a college trip to Blackwater Island, Bee is sadly murdered but the case is never solved. 😩
Fast forward two decades, someone starts threatening the people who were there that night and seems to know what really happened. 😱 Erin is dragged back into the past through emails, newspaper headlines reopening old wounds, and an invitation to return to Blackwater Island. Erin is forced to confront the truth, along with the secrets, lies and guilt she has carried for years. 🫣 The question is, who can she trust?! 🤔
This book is full of psychological suspense and kept me gripped from beginning to end. 🤩 Themes of betrayal, friendship and mystery run throughout, creating an emotional, unsettling and tense atmosphere. The story moves between past and present really well, slowly revealing secrets without giving too much away too early, which kept me wanting to read more. 📖👀
An engaging thriller with plenty of twists and tension. 😍🤯
A massive thank you to Michelle for sending me a paperback copy and to Novel Tours for letting me take part in this tour. ♥️
June 10, 2026
Thank you to Michelle Harrison and Bedford Square Publishers for this complimentary advancrd copy via Netgalley. This review is being left voluntarily and all opinions expressed are my own.
Two Little Liars is a tale about two young girls who told a lie that changed the course of so many lives.
Years later, one of them, Bee, is dead and the other, Erin, is receiving threats because somebody knows what she did and they want to make her pay.
20 years previously, Bee was murdered during a school trip to a secluded island. Nobody was ever apprehended for her murder.
Now, a group of survivors from that trip head back to that same island. Kitty, the most outspoken of the group, has engineered the reunion because she wants answers.
This was a slow burn, whodunnit murder mystery that was steeped in secrets, lies, betrayal and hidden agendas. Once the truth starts to come to light there are so many people with motive that you will just start suspecting eveyone.
I enjoyed the multi pov and the switching between then and now for added context and story building. But at times it made the pacing feel off and on the slower side, making it feel less tense. It was interesting to see the dynamic of young Bee and Erin.
Overall it was a good read.
Two Little Liars is a tale about two young girls who told a lie that changed the course of so many lives.
Years later, one of them, Bee, is dead and the other, Erin, is receiving threats because somebody knows what she did and they want to make her pay.
20 years previously, Bee was murdered during a school trip to a secluded island. Nobody was ever apprehended for her murder.
Now, a group of survivors from that trip head back to that same island. Kitty, the most outspoken of the group, has engineered the reunion because she wants answers.
This was a slow burn, whodunnit murder mystery that was steeped in secrets, lies, betrayal and hidden agendas. Once the truth starts to come to light there are so many people with motive that you will just start suspecting eveyone.
I enjoyed the multi pov and the switching between then and now for added context and story building. But at times it made the pacing feel off and on the slower side, making it feel less tense. It was interesting to see the dynamic of young Bee and Erin.
Overall it was a good read.
May 21, 2026
ARC Book Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Published detail - Erin and Bee are two little liars - vilified, despised - never forgiven or forgotten. Never meant to see one another again after the tragedy they caused. Until, one day, a college trip brings them together once again, and Bee is murdered.
20 years on, the case remains unsolved and a threat reunites the survivors of the trip.
Someone knows who Erin is - and what she did the night Bee died.
My thoughts
This debut adult novel from @michelleharrisonauthor who has written many children’s books, grabbed me right from the start.
An interesting cast of characters which kept me guessing right until the conclusion. I found the dual timeline of the story and the writing pace compelling and found the book hard to put down.
After several sharp intakes of breath and an emotional conclusion, I would recommend this read to anybody who enjoys a thriller.
Trigger warnings- themes of domestic violence, sexual assault
Many thanks to @michelleharrisonauthor for the chance to read this ARC copy on @netgalley
Published detail - Erin and Bee are two little liars - vilified, despised - never forgiven or forgotten. Never meant to see one another again after the tragedy they caused. Until, one day, a college trip brings them together once again, and Bee is murdered.
20 years on, the case remains unsolved and a threat reunites the survivors of the trip.
Someone knows who Erin is - and what she did the night Bee died.
My thoughts
This debut adult novel from @michelleharrisonauthor who has written many children’s books, grabbed me right from the start.
An interesting cast of characters which kept me guessing right until the conclusion. I found the dual timeline of the story and the writing pace compelling and found the book hard to put down.
After several sharp intakes of breath and an emotional conclusion, I would recommend this read to anybody who enjoys a thriller.
Trigger warnings- themes of domestic violence, sexual assault
Many thanks to @michelleharrisonauthor for the chance to read this ARC copy on @netgalley
June 9, 2026
Erin and Bee are two little girls who lie, and then run and hide, leaving everyone around them to clean up their mess. However, the girls don't quite escape punishment, as they do have to face up to what they've done at various points in their lives. And although their identities are kept a secret, someone knows what they've done. And that someone is prepared to kill.
Despite putting the first lie behind them, Erin and Bee are reunited a few years later on a college trip. Unable to escape, Erin tries to play nice with her new roommate until things turn sour once again. 'Queen' Bee is the real trouble maker, and in the eyes of many she gets what she deserves as she is murdered after a night of drinking, lying and causing more pain to those around her.
Twenty years later, those who were on the college trip have been reunited and are desperate to find out the truth before it's too late - for some.
Although the cover felt somewhat deceiving, I couldn't put this book down. It has elements of witchcraft which were SO creepy and really pulled me through the story, plus the characters were well written and all had little quirks that made them stand out.
I didn't see the twist or the ending coming, but I thought they were great!
I honestly loved this book and will be recommending it to everyone.
Despite putting the first lie behind them, Erin and Bee are reunited a few years later on a college trip. Unable to escape, Erin tries to play nice with her new roommate until things turn sour once again. 'Queen' Bee is the real trouble maker, and in the eyes of many she gets what she deserves as she is murdered after a night of drinking, lying and causing more pain to those around her.
Twenty years later, those who were on the college trip have been reunited and are desperate to find out the truth before it's too late - for some.
Although the cover felt somewhat deceiving, I couldn't put this book down. It has elements of witchcraft which were SO creepy and really pulled me through the story, plus the characters were well written and all had little quirks that made them stand out.
I didn't see the twist or the ending coming, but I thought they were great!
I honestly loved this book and will be recommending it to everyone.
April 18, 2026
I haven’t read many thrillers in the few years I’ve been reading and at the start of this year, I decided I wanted to branch out and try some different genres. Michelle Harrison has made this one of the best decisions I’ve made this year.
This book tackled some serious topics while also leaving you second guessing at every single turn. The book followed Erin In childhood, young adult years and her adult years. Flashing back and forth following along with her life.
Bee and Erin had different lifestyles, their paths kept crossing until the unthinkable happened. Who did it? Who was to blame? Did their past catch up with them? Was hiding the option?
I have been hooked on this book since the minute I read it and I am so thrilled I was able to get an advanced read on this because honestly, you all need to give it a try.
What a journey, what a book, what a story!
This book tackled some serious topics while also leaving you second guessing at every single turn. The book followed Erin In childhood, young adult years and her adult years. Flashing back and forth following along with her life.
Bee and Erin had different lifestyles, their paths kept crossing until the unthinkable happened. Who did it? Who was to blame? Did their past catch up with them? Was hiding the option?
I have been hooked on this book since the minute I read it and I am so thrilled I was able to get an advanced read on this because honestly, you all need to give it a try.
What a journey, what a book, what a story!
May 20, 2026
Erin and Bee, the two little liars. Never forgiven and forever despised for what they caused. They should never have seen each other again. Until a fateful college trip brings them together, and Bee is murdered.
Twenty years on, the case remains unsolved and a threat reunites the survivors of the trip.
Someone knows who Erin is – and what she did the night Bee died.
Someone who’ll kill again.
Wow. I was utterly entranced with this book from start to finish. The dual timeline kept my interest peaked, flicking back and forth from the 90’s to 2016. I never wanted to put it down in desperation to find out what happens next.
Harrison captured the island in such a way that it seemed to be its own character with flaws and such deep dark history.
The story was pretty dark and had some sensitive subjects involved, but it was executed brilliantly.
I’m not sure how I felt about the characters, there were moments of dislike and moments of sympathy and upset at some of them. But they had depth and growth and were realistic in the sense that we’re all human.
I will definitely be keeping an eye out for the next story by this author!
Twenty years on, the case remains unsolved and a threat reunites the survivors of the trip.
Someone knows who Erin is – and what she did the night Bee died.
Someone who’ll kill again.
Wow. I was utterly entranced with this book from start to finish. The dual timeline kept my interest peaked, flicking back and forth from the 90’s to 2016. I never wanted to put it down in desperation to find out what happens next.
Harrison captured the island in such a way that it seemed to be its own character with flaws and such deep dark history.
The story was pretty dark and had some sensitive subjects involved, but it was executed brilliantly.
I’m not sure how I felt about the characters, there were moments of dislike and moments of sympathy and upset at some of them. But they had depth and growth and were realistic in the sense that we’re all human.
I will definitely be keeping an eye out for the next story by this author!
May 15, 2026
★★★★★
Wow… I genuinely think I read this whole book holding my breath 👀📚
What an absolutely gripping story from start to finish. The suspense had me completely hooked and I honestly struggled to put it down once I started.
I loved how all the characters slowly connected together throughout the story and the way the timeline moved between past and present made everything even more addictive. Every chapter ended in a way that made me need to keep reading and before I knew it, I’d finished the whole thing in one sitting.
Fast paced, tense and packed with suspense, this is one thriller I’d absolutely recommend adding to your TBR when it releases very soon ✨
This was my first book by Michelle Harrison but it definitely won’t be my last 🖤
Wow… I genuinely think I read this whole book holding my breath 👀📚
What an absolutely gripping story from start to finish. The suspense had me completely hooked and I honestly struggled to put it down once I started.
I loved how all the characters slowly connected together throughout the story and the way the timeline moved between past and present made everything even more addictive. Every chapter ended in a way that made me need to keep reading and before I knew it, I’d finished the whole thing in one sitting.
Fast paced, tense and packed with suspense, this is one thriller I’d absolutely recommend adding to your TBR when it releases very soon ✨
This was my first book by Michelle Harrison but it definitely won’t be my last 🖤
April 23, 2026
I was very grateful to NetGalley to read an advanced copy of Michelle Harrison’s debut adult thriller. It centres on Erin who is living in the aftermath of a terrible childhood mistake that led to a ripple of tragic consequences, ruining several lives. The other person involved crosses her path on a college trip and is murdered.
There are twists and turns, everyone has motive, most seem to have opportunity.
I did correctly predict the who but not the why, so was still guessing up to the reveal.
It’s brilliantly written and well paced, with a thread of heartbreak and lots of triggering themes.
“Even liars don’t lie about everything” has to be one of the saddest lines.
There are twists and turns, everyone has motive, most seem to have opportunity.
I did correctly predict the who but not the why, so was still guessing up to the reveal.
It’s brilliantly written and well paced, with a thread of heartbreak and lots of triggering themes.
“Even liars don’t lie about everything” has to be one of the saddest lines.
June 4, 2026
Final rating is a secret til my review goes up. This was an absolute corker with Michelle bursting in to adult thriller and long may she continue. One of the most versatile writers I have come to know.
Seriously this book is well worth the pick up and Michelle really threw me for a loop with this book. Loved her writing and her ability to create a dark but familiar atmosphere in a place well known to myself. The characters were written well and developed throughout. This book was thoroughly enjoyable. If you haven't picked up a copy it's available now! Pick one up...go on! It's well worth the read
Seriously this book is well worth the pick up and Michelle really threw me for a loop with this book. Loved her writing and her ability to create a dark but familiar atmosphere in a place well known to myself. The characters were written well and developed throughout. This book was thoroughly enjoyable. If you haven't picked up a copy it's available now! Pick one up...go on! It's well worth the read
July 5, 2026
TWO LITTLE LIARS by Michelle Harrison
Evocative of Margaret Atwood’s CAT’S EYE (1988) and Donna Tartt’s THE SECRET HISTORY, TWO LITTLE LIARS engages with the secrets and hidden passions that can darken childhood and adolescence.
Michelle Harrison manages the multiple timelines with consummate skill, as the murder of a teenage boy in 1990 casts a long and dangerous shadow over Erin and Bee, two 10-year-old girls demonised because of their part in the murder.
The past refuses to remain in the past, as secrets are exposed and lies uncovered.
A cracking thriller, intelligent and utterly compelling.
Evocative of Margaret Atwood’s CAT’S EYE (1988) and Donna Tartt’s THE SECRET HISTORY, TWO LITTLE LIARS engages with the secrets and hidden passions that can darken childhood and adolescence.
Michelle Harrison manages the multiple timelines with consummate skill, as the murder of a teenage boy in 1990 casts a long and dangerous shadow over Erin and Bee, two 10-year-old girls demonised because of their part in the murder.
The past refuses to remain in the past, as secrets are exposed and lies uncovered.
A cracking thriller, intelligent and utterly compelling.
July 22, 2026
This book has all the right ingredients for a gripping thriller: It starts with a gripping event to draw you in as a reader before unravelling the events via a then and now time hop. The story remains gripping with an array of well thought out characters, and a narrative that focuses on the impact to their lives based on a lie which led to a murder.
I loved the time hops back to the 90s and the reminiscing of 90s pop culture by means of the songs, alcopops and attitudes of the college students, then throw into the mix the superstitions of witchcraft; and it all blends together to make this a brilliant who done it thriller.
I loved the time hops back to the 90s and the reminiscing of 90s pop culture by means of the songs, alcopops and attitudes of the college students, then throw into the mix the superstitions of witchcraft; and it all blends together to make this a brilliant who done it thriller.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Two Little Liars completely pulled me in from the very beginning — no slow start, just instant suspense and tension. I loved the past and present timelines and how every chapter revealed another piece of the mystery. Erin was such an interesting character because I never fully knew what to think of her, which made the story even more addictive. The twists genuinely surprised me and the atmosphere throughout was so tense and emotional.
Michelle Harrison has written such a clever, gripping thriller that was impossible to put down. After this, I really hope she writes more thrillers.
Michelle Harrison has written such a clever, gripping thriller that was impossible to put down. After this, I really hope she writes more thrillers.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I have mixed opinions on this overall, but would still recommend.
I felt this needed to be faster paced, although some slow parts helped build emotion around the impact of childhood events in teens and adults, I just wasn’t gripped. I enjoyed the multiple time POV, but felt there were lots of characters which got a little confusing at times. The content was raw, and I suppose realistic in general, but some events felt added just to make it an ‘adult’ book. The ending was fairly complex, which had me tying things up in my head, so it wasn’t obvious, but I was left a bit underwhelmed.
I felt this needed to be faster paced, although some slow parts helped build emotion around the impact of childhood events in teens and adults, I just wasn’t gripped. I enjoyed the multiple time POV, but felt there were lots of characters which got a little confusing at times. The content was raw, and I suppose realistic in general, but some events felt added just to make it an ‘adult’ book. The ending was fairly complex, which had me tying things up in my head, so it wasn’t obvious, but I was left a bit underwhelmed.
June 21, 2026
This is not my usual genre but I am a big fan of Michelle Harrison’s middle grade stories so I grabbed a copy and enjoyed it thoroughly. Well crafted, I particularly like the split timelines which are really well done. It’s an engrossing story and I can see why the past haunted the heroine (even though it wasn’t her fault). Slight spoiler here – I wasn’t against Erin reconnecting with Aiden, but I was not a fan of the way it happened, and I also wish the discovery of the murderer had ended differently (I won’t say more than that). Overall a great read, especially for fans of the genre.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Erin and Bee are the TWO LITTLE LIARS. Vilified. Despised. Never forgiven, forgotten, or meant to see each other again after the tragedy they caused. Until a fateful college trip brings them together, and Bee is murdered. Twenty years on, the case remains unsolved and a threat reunites the survivors of the trip. Someone knows who Erin is and what she did the night Bee died. Someone who’ll kill again.
It was an ok read.
It was an ok read.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Intriguing story about how a childhood mistake can affect the rest of your life and how choices made can have lasting effects.
Two 10 year olds tell a terrible lie which results in many broken lives, death and lasting trauma. Then twenty years later some of those affected must face up to the reality of what happened then and try to piece together truths.
An intriguing exploration of guilt, anger, desire for revenge with flawed characters, newfound truths, and twists that keep coming!
Two 10 year olds tell a terrible lie which results in many broken lives, death and lasting trauma. Then twenty years later some of those affected must face up to the reality of what happened then and try to piece together truths.
An intriguing exploration of guilt, anger, desire for revenge with flawed characters, newfound truths, and twists that keep coming!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I am a huge fan of a mystery thriller and that just continues with this book. The story was really intriguing and easy to follow, even with the multiple timelines. It had its fair share of twists and turns and the reveal did come as a bit of a shock as this was one time I did not see it coming. Michelle Harrison is a fantastic author and I would definitely read more of her books. I received this ARC from NetGalley and am leaving this review voluntarily
May 28, 2026
4.5 stars! What a wild ride. I went through all the emotions with this book, about two young girls who tell a lie that changes the rest of their lives forever. Heart breaking, thought provoking and sad in parts, you’re really taken on a rollercoaster with Eden & Bee and question when villains can become victims.
Thank you too NetGalley & Bedford Square Publishers for my ARC in return for my honest review.
Thank you too NetGalley & Bedford Square Publishers for my ARC in return for my honest review.
June 9, 2026
Thank you to netgalley, the publisher and Michelle Harrison for providing me with an arc copy to read!
Two girls, with two very different childhoods, cross paths and make a mistake that they will suffer the consequences of for the rest of their lives. This book is a twisty and tense thriller which covers some dark topics. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this and read it in less than 24 hours, desperate to find out what had happened… The writing was beautifully descriptive which I love in a book and captivated me from the beginning!
I liked the flashbacks and enjoyed the subtle hints to certain storylines throughout the book (which I only noticed after finishing the book). I never would have guessed the ending and I would highly recommend!
Two girls, with two very different childhoods, cross paths and make a mistake that they will suffer the consequences of for the rest of their lives. This book is a twisty and tense thriller which covers some dark topics. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this and read it in less than 24 hours, desperate to find out what had happened… The writing was beautifully descriptive which I love in a book and captivated me from the beginning!
I liked the flashbacks and enjoyed the subtle hints to certain storylines throughout the book (which I only noticed after finishing the book). I never would have guessed the ending and I would highly recommend!
June 8, 2026
Let me first please thank Netgalley and also Bedford Square Publishers for this ARC!
This one was a suspenseful rollercoaster ride in my opinion, with a lot of twists and turns on the way to the last page. The story unfolds in dual POV and different timelines was really holding my attention, and I was bascially racing through it with my heart in my throat. Also, I do really love the cover, as well!
This one was a suspenseful rollercoaster ride in my opinion, with a lot of twists and turns on the way to the last page. The story unfolds in dual POV and different timelines was really holding my attention, and I was bascially racing through it with my heart in my throat. Also, I do really love the cover, as well!
June 9, 2026
This book had such an eerie undertone that I absolutely loved, I read this one really quickly as the story unfolded I couldn't put it down. No spoilers on our page but the twists in this one had me shocked and I didnt see the ending coming. It was so interesting following characters that we know are liars, its hard to distinguish between the truth and what they are telling people. It was such a fascinating read, im excited tonread more by this author
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
This was a slightly slower paced read than I’d usually go for, but it was still an easy and engaging story overall.
I liked the use of multiple timelines, which were clear and easy to follow, and the characters were distinct enough to keep track of throughout.
This was a slightly slower paced read than I’d usually go for, but it was still an easy and engaging story overall.
I liked the use of multiple timelines, which were clear and easy to follow, and the characters were distinct enough to keep track of throughout.
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