The Lie She Wears: Elle Marr’s Addictive New Thriller

This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.What if the person you trusted most kept one last secret — a deadly one?In this episode, I chat with thriller author Elle Marr about her newest novel, The Lie She Wears — a tense, mother-daughter cat-and-mouse story perfect for fans of Gone Girl. Elle shares how she built a propulsive plot full of twists, why she cut the romance from her early drafts, and the moment every reader gasps halfway through her book.We also talk about her recent reads — from The Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins to twisty thrillers by Yasmine Ango and Brianna Labuskes — plus what makes a good surprise ending work.📚 Books Mentioned The Lie She Wears by Elle Marr — Buy on Amazon | Psychological Thriller | KU ✅ / Audio ✅ Not What She Seems by Yasmin Angoe — Buy on Amazon | Small-Town Thriller | Audio ✅ The Lies You Wrote by Brianna Labuskes — Buy on Amazon | Forensic Thriller | KU ✅ / Audio ✅ The Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins — Buy on Amazon | YA Dystopian Prequel | Audio ✅🕒 Timestamps[00:00] Intro + Why The Lie She Wears is a Gone Girl read-alike[01:00] Elle Marr on how she started writing thrillers[03:00] Crafting propulsive stories and balancing twists[06:00] The setup and themes of The Lie She Wears[09:00] Writing mother-daughter relationships and grief[10:00] Elle’s recent reads and thriller recs[12:00] Discussion of The Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins[16:00] Final thoughts + where to find Elle onlineJoin the ConversationSubscribe to our Substack for exclusive recommendations. (wtrnblog.substack.com)Follow & Subscribe: What to Read Next Blog | YouTube: What to Read NextSubscribe & leave a review! Mentioned in this episode:🎧 Try Audible Today I love Audible for their original novellas, binge-worthy Plus Catalog (like Deanna Raybourn’s Veronica Speedwell series), and their amazing audiobook sales. Currently, Audible is offering a special promotion for new members and returning listeners. AudibleAdvertise with UsDo you have a book or service that you want to share with our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor with us.Advertise With Us