I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Thank you NetGalley.

The characters were well-developed.. They had relatable characteristics.
The storyline was EXTREMELY unique in my opinion.
I found myself rushing through the pages to find out what happened next.
I cannot wait to read more by this author.

Thank you to Netgalley for this advanced reader's copy. Twisty book. Enjoyed it immensely. Kept me guessing.

I LOVE that this is a murder mystery that involves a true crime podcast. As a podcast addict I thoroughly enjoyed this aspect of the story. A great thriller which offered me a fabulous afternoon of escapism. I definitely recommend this read. Thankyou to the publisher and netgalley for the ARC.

This book was full of twists and turns. I absolultely loved the storyline. I kept wanting to read more and couldnt wait to find out what happening next. I highly recommend.

I was unable to read and review the book by the publishing date due to other commitments. I will update the review immediately upon completion of the book. Thank you NetGalley and publisher.

4-5 stars, another great read by A.M. Taylor! I found it to be very suspenseful and it definitely had me guessing many times, often incorrect in my guesses. The author made sure to develop characters, story, and weave it together amazingly. I thought it had some great thrills, chills, and twists. Highly recommend!
Will make sure I tell others to grab a copy!

This is my favorite kind of psychological thriller/mystery. The main character was very relatable as were many of the other characters. i guessed who did it midway but it didn't spoil the book for me . and the ending was left unclear, wish there was a epilogue and a second book to follow. Downloaded the author's other book as i was reading this and would re read this one again.

This was such a fast read for me, which is only a bonus because normally it takes me 3-4 days to get through a book. This only took me 1.. Psychological thriller is my go to genre. I absolutely love these types of books and Innocent or Guilty? fit right in. The suspense factor was spot on. Totally had me guessing throughout this whole book, stunned with twists and begging more more. A.M Taylor knows what they are doing when it comes to writing.

I was given a copy of this ARC from NetGalley in return for my honest review.

This is a difficult book to review! With the focus split three ways between a podcast, current events, and past events, the structure could have become a mess, but this author handled it really well. Mostly chapters flip between the current day, as the main character tackles the case she is currently working on as well as diving back in to the case that put her brother away ten years prior, and the past. In between that, the author has written transcripts of podcast episodes covering her brother's case, giving a second, less-biased view. The decision to walk the reader through the past backwards (very Memento-esque) was different and enjoyable to read.

I normally really like books about crimes and justice in small towns, but something about this one just didn't do it for me. I still can't put my finger on what it was, but it's disappointing when it's an aspect of a crime book that I do normally like. My other big issue that I'm surprised not to have seen in other reviews here is some of the decisions made by some of the characters (one in particular). Character wise, they just didn't make sense. It felt like pandering to the plot, including deception and omission for no good reason (or at least uncharacteristic ones).

Despite my many problems with the book I don't hate it; I'm just kind of confused.

When I started this book I was excited about the pace and that some of the text was in the form of a podcast and interview. The main characters are the podcast team and Olivia. They are searching for answers to this ten-year-old mystery. The mystery of how Olivia’s twin Ethan could end up incarcerated for a crime he probably didn’t commit.

The alternating chapters of Then and Now are interesting, but a few times do nothing to propel the story forward. And this includes being repetitive. However, I noticed this more toward the end of the book. So either it was happening throughout the story and I only noticed it toward the last, or possibly it was an attempt to stretch the book. Either way, what started out to be quite exciting, tended to drag toward the last third.

This is my first book by Taylor and though I had a few concerns with this particular plot, the story seemed well written. I did vacillate in my thinking of whodunnit throughout the book. Though when I came to the conclusion it was a surprise but was it believable? Hmmm?

Thank you Netgalley, Harper, and A.M. Taylor for the ARC of this book and the ability to give my opinion.

What Concerned Me:
There were a few small things that bothered me.

At times it felt repetitive and could have been tightened some.
When I did come to the conclusion I wasn’t sure earlier parts of the story felt true to life.

What I Liked Most:
My True Rating is 3.5
(But if my rating is a 1/2 star I round up.)
The writing depicting the podcast was done well and was interesting. I also liked that the story caught my attention quickly.

Holy crap. #innocentorguilty #amtaylor #booksofinstagram #books📚 #bookstagram #Netgalley you think you know ... You have no idea. This ending just blew me away. I am speechless. It was beyond good. We flip back and forth to then and now. A last hurrah party for the seniors before they go to college. Adults now. Twins. One in prison. One now a lawyer. What happened that night? Who killed Tyler? You think you know but my gosh this author delivered a wild ride with an ending that slaps you in the face. This is a #fivestar #mustread book. If you're a fan of crime, true crime podcasts, and a book that'll leave you on the edge of your seat ... Grab it now. Don't wait.

This book was gripping from the very beginning. The way the story flipped between then and now to re-tell the story and unravel all the threads was done really well. I DID NOT SEE THAT TWIST. Honestly, I couldn’t have predicted it. I would recommend this book if you like a fast paced gripping story line which keeps you guessing right until the end. Revealing little snippets of information the whole way through meant it didn’t get boring or feel like it unravelled too quickly, which sometimes I feel when reading this genre! I rated this book 4 out of 5 stars. The only reason it didn’t get 5 stars is that at times, bits of the story felt a little unrealistic/unbelievable but I don’t want to write about them here for fear of ruining the story.

A page turner of a psychological thriller. Fast-paced and well written. I enjoyed the 'then and now' method of story telling.

Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for allowing me to read a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I am not quite sure how I am going to write this review because the wrong word or sentence could bring a huge spoiler alert and I really do not want to ruin this ride for anyone!

The premise is an exciting one and one that is more popular, of that a podcast team are used to look back at the murder of a teenage boy ten years ago. Olivia, agreeing to be part of this as she is on a mission to get her twin brother Ethan released from prison, as she knows he is innocent. Looking back at the clues you are constantly questioning if he is innocent or guilty and if he is innocent well who killed Tyler Washington?

I loved as we watched not only Kat and Ray, the podcast team but Olivia too working back the clues, going back to her hometown that she was ousted from. Not always a welcome reception when seeing old “friends.” At the same time, her job is demanding more of her attention as she is a lawyer, and her current case is defending a woman who is being convicted of murder, the girl she is defending….someone from her old town. Are these two cases connected or is it just a coincidence?

The alternating chapters of Then and Now made this book so much more intense. Because whilst we were seeing how the verdict ten years ago affects everyone in the present day, we got to see how it affected everyone back in the day making the story much more rounded and complete, plus more dramatic!!!!!

A small-town mystery, people in power blocking you at every step and a town that just closes ranks on outsiders – what is not to love! This is my first book by Taylor and she has created a little piece of magic here. She has you questioning the evidence, the people and the situation, can you really trust anything in front of you?

I know all I seem to be doing is asking you questions and I am meant to be reviewing the book, but this is what the book does. It really makes you question everything and that is something I blinking love! I don’t want a book to just tell me the answers, I want my journey to be immersive and inclusive and this is what I felt happened here. I felt like I had an opinion in both cases but, of course, I can not change anything! I did love the snippets we are given as the reader of the podcast, seeing/hearing things from interviews we were not privy to at the beginning which made for interesting viewing. Not all is as it seems it appears and the ride to the end is an adventurous and perilous one, one where you have to decide who is innocent and who is guilty.

I really want you to read it so we can discuss things that I can not discuss here. For my sanity alone, please do it!!

Ten years ago, Olivia's twin brother, Ethan went to prison for the murder of Tyler Washington. Olivia thinks he is innocent. Olivia trains as a lawyer so that she can help her brother overturn his conviction. Olivia appeals to the producers of a true crime podcast to investigate the crime. Inconsistencies are soon revealed. What did actually happen that night ten years ago? Was it a cover up? Will Eathan be released?

There are a lot of twists in this story that's told between the past and the present day. Trying to prove Ethans innocence was not going to be an easy task. I liked the drama and the build up to this story. The characters are well developed. 8 have never read a ook with a podcast in it so this made this book more interesting for me. You will need to read this book to find out the verdict. A quick read.

I would like to thank NetGalley, Harper impulse and Killer Reads and the author A. M. Taylor for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.

"Innocent or Guilty?" by A. M. Taylor

My first time reading that author.

Well written. Captivating storyline where you don't know if someone is guilty or innocent.
I liked the storyline and Podcast parts I felt like it really added to the story, same with the parts at court, the trial.
Well developed with good characters.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins for the ARC of this book. This is my honest review. All opinions are my own.

Innocent or Guilty? aka The Killer You Know is a book in which the genres of mystery-thriller combine to tell a compelling flashback tale of shocking secrets, divided loyalties, small-town gossipmongers and political manoeuvring. Olivia Hall is adamant her twin brother, Ethan, did not brutally murder the mayor of Twin Rivers' son, Tyler Washington, a decade ago despite him having been convicted and imprisoned for the crime. When a true-crime podcast takes an interest in the case having been approached by Olivia she can't believe her luck but it soon becomes clear quite how deep the conspiratorial cover-up goes. This is a well written and cleverly plotted novel with plenty of twists to keep most readers guessing. However, it could do with tighter editing as there is a little too much "filler" for my liking and it sometimes impacted the narrative.

I feel with a few sections or chapters cut out this would be a much snappier thriller. I also feel those who read crime fiction often will guess the outcome and culprit very early on just as I did, although it didn't mean I lost interest and continued in order to read about the surrounding circumstances. It's immersive and engaging and you feel as though you are living this right alongside the people of Twin Rivers. With a dark, tense atmosphere, characters that are both believable and relatable and plenty of emotion infused throughout, I thoroughly enjoyed my time reading this elaborate, addictive thriller. The ending will likely polarise readers - with some liking the way it is concluded and others being left with the feeling of incompleteness and apathy. Many thanks to One More Chapter for an ARC.

Innocent Or Guilty? Well I’ll let you decide if you get to the end.
Ethan and Olivia Hall are twins but are nothing like each other. Olivia is the girl that everyone wants to know and be with and Ethan is well he’s the total opposite being a total loner. Life is good for the Hall family until one day Ethan is accused of murdering Tyler Washington, the Mayor's son.
The book is based around a true crime podcast which at first was interesting as I’d not read a book before with this in. The book bounces from then to now chapters and I followed this easily not getting mixed up at all. The problem I had with this book was the characters were unlikeable, even Olivia I didn’t like which was one of the reasons I struggled with this book, the other was it could have been shorter and snappier as it was I felt it was too long and several chapters where nothing happened. The ending was a letdown for me as it left me with as many questions as it did answers. There were parts I enjoyed it just left me frustrated at the end.
I would like to thank Netgalley and HarperImpulse and Killer Reads, One More Chapter for this ARC I received in exchange for an honest review.

Publisher’s description: The murderer might be closer than you think…
One morning ten years ago, the town of Twin Rivers changed forever when the body of Tyler Washington was found in the woods. Son of the mayor, star of the high school basketball team – his death struck right at the heart of this tight-knit community.

For Olivia Hall, Tyler’s death heralded the start of her own personal nightmare – her twin brother, Ethan, was arrested for Tyler’s murder. Ten years later, Ethan is still in jail. Olivia is convinced he is innocent, and now, a true crime podcast has taken up his case.

As the podcast digs deeper, secrets, lies and shocking revelations are all uncovered. For the first time, Olivia dares to hope that Ethan may be set free. But if he didn’t kill Tyler, who did? And how far will they go to keep their secrets safe?

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So I don’t know whether A.M. Taylor’s book is called “Innocent or Guilty? You Decide” or “The Killer You Know” because the NetGalley page and the headers in the galley say the former, but the cover that shows up on my Kindle is the latter. Whatever the title (I have to admit, I prefer “The Killer You Know”), this one is worth picking up.

Told in a “Now/Then” format of alternating chapters, we follow the story of Olivia Hunt and her twin brother Ethan, who she has spent the past 10 years trying to get out of jail where he is serving a sentence for a murder that Olivia is convinced he didn’t commit. The “Now” chapters take us chronologically forward, and the “Then” chapters take us chronologically backward. So we see the “Then” chapters from the conviction back to the murder. It’s an interesting way to see the timeline, and I found it very effective in holding my interest.

I think I suspected almost everyone over the course of the story, including Ethan. As we learn more and more about Tyler’s personality, we realize that everyone had a motive to kill him at some point. The question is just who wanted it the most and why did they want to take down Ethan in the process.

There were some editing issues that were bothersome and a bit of a distraction. At the beginning of the book, everyone’s speech was languorous. That’s not a word you often read once in a book, and this one has it four times in the first 20%. Come up with another adjective. The other thing that really drove me nuts was that the author didn’t seem to like to use the word “sitting.” Instead, there are phrases like “we were sat...” and “Ethan and I are sat...” and “he had been sat...” when it should just be “we were sitting.” I’m hoping these were fixed in the final edit.

What knocked it down to a 4 for me is in the spoiler below.

****SPOILER****
I will say that I briefly suspected the identity of the killer, but the author does a great job of throwing out red herrings. That said, I didn’t like the final chapter because it could have two endings with very different results. Did Ethan tell his lawyer (Olivia’s boss) the truth and get Olivia to confess to him to get himself off by convicting his sister, or is Olivia’s boss going to protect their secret? We don’t really know the answer to that, and I really didn’t like being left hanging.

Thanks to NetGalley and Harper Impulse and Killer Reads for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this book! The plot is what my true crime and podcast loving heart was made for. Reading this book felt like I was pulling bak the curtain on the production of a podcast and I loved it!
The chapters alternated between Now and Then; with the 'then' chapters being shorter and giving you a little glimpse back in time. The alternating kept you guessing, trying to piece together what you just found out from the past with what was happening in the present. There was no way I could have predicted the ending of this book. The last page or two felt like such a cliff hanger and made me want to keep reading!