EVERYONE IS WATCHING
Heather Gudenkauf
Heather Gudenkauf is back- this time with a thrilling standalone that will meet every reader’s mark.
Five contestants are stranded somewhere off the beaten path in Northern California. They’re competing in a worldwide televised reality show. There are 10 million dollars up for grabs, no one knows the truth, and EVERYONE IS WATCHING…
What would you do for 10 million dollars?
I enjoyed EVERYONE IS WATCHING and compared to similar titles with similar themes this one added a fun and engaging element. A high stakes game turning predators into prey and turning secrets into valuable assets.
I loved how each character blooms into a more concentrated version of who they were as the competition progresses. Cattiness and competitiveness aside, these people were allowing their true colors to show.
Gudenkauf does a great job here with pacing and plot. I enjoyed this one and I expect you will too.
EVERYONE IS WATCHING is due to be published on March 26th, 2024. Make sure to grab a copy or add it to your library queue.
Thank you to Netgalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing | Park Row for the advanced copy. It was my pleasure to provide feedback!
EVERYONE IS WATCHING…⭐⭐⭐⭐
BYE, BABY
Carola Lovering
Something in the way she twists has me turning,
Something in the way she writes has me hanging onto her every word.
Cassie and Billie have been friends for what feels like a lifetime. They met when they were twelve, young and impressionable. They bonded over unspeakable traumas, kept each other’s secrets, and created a world where only the two of them existed.
But time has passed, and things have changed. Recently their friendship has been strained.
Cassie has a lot of what Billie aspires to have, does what she aspires to do, is what she aspires to be. Cassie has the best apartment money can buy with million-dollar views. She is not only happily married but also has just given birth to a beautiful baby girl-Ella. She has a strong group of followers on Instagram that follow her beautiful life and every move she makes, including and importantly-Billie.
One day, when feeling particularly down about their friendship Billie makes a decision that will change their friendship and their lives forever.
This is my second experience with Lovering. The first (Can’t Look Away) was good, this one was great. I cannot wait for the next. I listened to the audiobook for this book and loved it. It is narrated by Karissa Vacker and Helen Laser, and both did an exceptional job at animating the characters, keeping a good pace and keeping me on the edge of my seat.
The writing in this novel is darker and edgier than what I have read before from Lovering. I enjoyed the storyline, and the suspense was perfect. I loved that our two main characters shared secrets, but not their lives. I thought this created an interesting and realistic dynamic between Billie and Cassie.
Have you read Carola Lovering before? If not, I recommend you start here.
Thanks to Netgalley, Macmillan Audio, and St. Martin’s Press for the advanced copies!
BYE, BABY…⭐⭐⭐⭐
LISTEN FOR THE LIE
Amy Tintera
Spoiler Alert: I LOVED IT!
Everyone thinks Lucy Chase killed Savvy. And as much as she’d like to, Lucy doesn’t remember certain details of the night of the murder. Time passed and Lucy moved on. She started a new life with a new love. The last thing she wants or needs to do was revisit the horrific night in her past when her innocence came into question and her whole life changed forever.
But that’s exactly what Ben would like her to do.
Ben Owens is a true crime podcaster with one thing on his mind, the story. On his podcast, LISTEN FOR THE LIE he features those involved in crimes from the past. This time he wants to do a piece on the long-ago murder of Savannah, known to us as Savvy.
Let’s dive into the book!
LISTEN FOR THE LIE immediately jumps into the action. And from the first page to the last, I was hooked. I immediately liked the voice. Tintera is funny in a rewarding and mischievous way. The writing is quick, and Tintera is masterfully writing 10 steps ahead of you the entire time.
I recommend listening to the audiobook copy!
January LaVoy and Will Damron, the narrators, have outdone themselves here. In addition, there are podcast sounds and podcast segment interludes. It made it feel like a mixed-media experience, which you will be missing if you read a hard copy.
The perfect book to take on Spring Break. The length and style of the book make it an excellent choice for a long drive or a short flight. Drowning in misdirection, my last tip, LISTEN FOR THE LIE.
Thanks to Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for the advanced copy of the audiobook!
LISTEN FOR THE LIE…⭐⭐⭐⭐
