I Know You wastes no time starting off, older sister Bree discovers her younger sister Alissa has been kidnapped. We quickly learn that Bree's family is dysfunctional to say the least and half of them not even speaking after an event that is alluded to several times throughout the story. The only information Bree is given to locate her sister is to find her hot headed brother Tyler. It seems Tyler has wronged this person somehow and they will hold Alissa ransom until they have the person responsible. What could Tyler have done now? Bree hasn't seen him in well over a month.

I would not exactly describe this story as "full of suspense." Any supposed twists are not really twists at all and pretty easy to figure out, especially if you read a lot from this genre. It is a quick read, though. I never really felt a connection with any of the characters though, and I think I would have enjoyed the story more if I did. Overall, it's not a terrible read though.

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for an eARC of this book.

This story was an absolute page turner filled with plot twists along the way. I was hooked from the prologue (which takes place 10 years prior to the story) where we are introduced to a drunken, abusive father, an absent mother who works two jobs, and three siblings: Bree (oldest), Tyler, and Alissa, who are essentially raising themselves. Bree will do anything for Alissa, who is ten years her junior.

Fast forward 1o years, and Bree receives a text saying that she need to find her sister. Bree does any and everything, against all odds, to save her baby sister.

Will edit for full review on 16 April 2019.

I enjoyed this book, but not as much as some others I’ve read. It had my attention, but somehow the ending wasn’t as satisfying as it maybe could have been, imho.

I was lucky enough to receive an eARC from NetGalley for ‘I Know You’ by Erik Therme. When sixteen-year-old Alissa Walker goes missing, it is up to her older sister, Bree, to find her. Things get even more terrifying after Bree receives texts from an unknown number with instructions as to what she must do in order for her sister to be returned. Whilst trying to find her sister, Bree realises Alissa’s friend night know more than she is saying. It soon becomes clear that Alissa’s abductor knows some dark secrets buried deep in the Walker family history, and that their 18-year-old brother, Tyler, is somehow connected to it all.

I’ve read a fair share of thrillers, some of which were not so great, and others which were mind-blowing. ‘I Know You’ falls somewhere in the middle of the spectrum. The plot is interesting enough to keep reading and the fact that it’s only 217 pages makes it a quick read. I was invested enough to want to know the outcome, but not so invested that I would’ve been upset if I was spoiled. The characters are largely two-dimensional: even Bree, the MC, is hard to relate to and connect with. I saw the twists coming so they weren’t surprising or shocking; I was more disappointed I had figured it out before the reveals. I prefer thrillers where you should see the twist coming but never do. Overall, I would recommend this book to someone who is new to the thriller genre, or just wants a quick read that’ll keep their attention. And now for some of my favourite quotes!

“‘We may not have a lot, but we have each other, and that’s the most important thing. Always remember that family sticks together... no matter what.’”

“Under different circumstances the house would’ve felt picturesque - wooden siding, rock chimney, green shutters - but knowing who was waiting inside chilled Bree’s skin.”

“Whatever did happen, Bree was sure of one thing: everything had led to this moment and all the pieces were in place. For better or worse.”

Erik Therme's I Know You is a suspenseful, unsettling novel. One with lots of twists that will keep you guessing.

An amateurish attempt at trying to write a suspense novel. .Ridiculous premise, and fourth grade level of writing (I'm probably insulting fourth graders). First chapters were okay but then everything got sillier and more unbelievable. Don't waste your time reading this one,. Too many other wonderful books out there.

I do love my psychological thrillers, and there was just something about I Know You that sparked my interest when I was invited to read it. While I found myself flying through this story, I do have to confess I ended up having mixed thoughts about it. There is no doubt that I Know You has a fast pace and lots of twists that make the plot keep moving. I managed to finish it in less than a day, which is always a good sign for me with books under 350 pages... The premise of the story is very interesting as well, and I like how this isn't just another kidnapping case, but also a story about family bonds, flawed characters and mistakes. I can't put my finger exactly on the why, but the execution didn't manage to convince me completely though. Part of this feeling might have had to do with the plot, which I didn't find all that credible as a whole and the story didn't seem to flow all that naturally. What do I mean with this? Basically, I didn't feel the different scenes were connected in a way that felt credible and the plot twists didn't manage to convince me completely. I was surprised to find myself not all that invested in the story and characters, and I had a hard time staying focused at times. Which is strange in a way, because there is a lot happening to the Walker family and they sure have a heavy dose of hardship handed out to them. I think this feeling might be explained by the fact that I wasn't able to connect to the characters as much as I hoped, and I would have liked to see them more developed beyond their visible and most pressing flaws. I Know You is by no means a bad read and it has some interesting elements, but overall I ended up having mixed thoughts about it. That doesn't mean you won't enjoy it if you like a good mix of family drama and a kidnapping story though!

I Know You is a relatively short read at 221 pages, but what it lacks in pages it doesn’t lack in action, it’s what I consider to be a fast paced, quick moving thriller. The Walkers, can only be described as a “dysfunctional family”, with oldest daughter Bree being the main care provider by default for her younger brother and sister Alissa and Taylor. When Bree receives a text stating “find your sister”, the race is on to find sixteen-year-old Alissa before it is too late. Bree’s family may not win a “Family of the Year” award but they are Bree’s family, and rather like a lioness protecting her young she will do anything to safeguard her siblings, this mindset drives her on in the quest to save Alissa. Bree’s a character I really liked, she’s determined, resourceful and ballsy, and despite her difficult childhood she doesn’t allow this to define her.


The challenges Bree faces to save Alissa, move from the downright scary to the almost impossible, but here’s a character who will save her sister come hell or high water. As the story unfolds many reasons come to light, each one might be the reason Alissa has been taking, a clever ploy by the author because you find yourself constantly trying to work out why Alissa has been taken? and by whom? There is a long list of worthy suspects who come under the microscope as each one is discounted another one takes their place.


The Walker family are central to the plot and although not entirely character driven, they play a big part in the plot. I know You explores what can happen to a family who haven’t had the luxury of growing up in a stable and loving environment and the impact this has on their life’s, the good, the bad, and the damn right ugly. I wouldn’t say this book had a “heart stopping twist” yes it had plenty of twists and turns, but it lacked that “OMFG” moment I was expecting from the tagline, but never the less this book made for a quick, enjoyable read. This is the perfect thriller for those who are looking for a quick read with well-developed characters and a suspenseful plot.

Review maybe altered slightly and edited prior to publication on my blog

3.5 Stars - This book started out really well. A drunk father, a mother working two jobs, and a sister playing “mom” to her younger sister and brother...a set up for the perfect storm. While most people would have gone off to college or, at the very least, up and left a toxic family situation, twenty-six-year-old Bree took it upon herself to continue living at home, helping provide for a family she was determined to keep together. Though her brother was often off the grid and her sister was the definition of teenage drama, Bree seemed to take it all in stride. That is until she came home one day to find Alissa’s backpack on their doorstep and a mysterious text message telling her to bring her brother Tyler in exchange for Alissa’s safety. From there, Bree makes it her mission to find both Tyler and Alissa, once again taking on the protective matriarchal role. While I found myself wanting to know how this story was going to pan out, it wasn’t as suspenseful or thrilling as I had hoped it would be. Often the “suspenseful” scenes fizzled out, and when they finally got to the bottom of who took Alissa, I thought there would be this epic scene that brought the story full circle, but it wasn’t very climatic. At that point, I was expecting a lot more drama to ensue but instead was left disappointed.

I will say the book itself and the dialogue flowed very well, and this was a quick read for me. I just wish the book had lived up to the “gripping suspense thriller” that it claimed to be.

This was a very fast and easy read, the plot was solid. We follow Bree through her quest to find her little sister and to understand why she was taken. There are many possible reasons that come to light as we get to know this dysfunctional family. Bree must track down her brother who doesnt want to be found in order to find her sister. But can she trade her brother to the abductor in exchange for her sister? This book had well developed characters and a suspenseful plot but i found it to almost rush through the story. A Little more time could have been taken to further develop characters that were relatable and that the reader could bond with. When a reader can really bond to the characters it is a much more immersing read and i found that lacking.

This was a good book with a nice small cast of characters. I liked that the story kept moving and most of it transpired within one night. I really liked that Bree was fiercely protective of her siblings and was doing everything she could to protect them. It was very interesting to show the domino effect of the decisions made by the individuals and the mentality that led them to the choices they made. An all around good quick read.

Thanks Netgalley and the Publisher. This is a story about family bonds especially between sisters. This was a page turner all the way through and would recommend.

This book was a quick and easy read - I wasn't really convinced by the story and the characters didn't really appeal. That said was relatively enjoyable and would recommend for someone fancying a quick read!

Sisters Bree and Alissa Walker share a special bond. Neglected by their parents, they have always looked out for one another. But one day, sixteen-year-old Alissa goes missing. Then she receives a chilling text message. Someone has Alissa. But Bree will have to give up something very precious in exchange.

It soon becomes clear that the person behind the message knows a lot about the dark truths within the Walker family and will go to any lengths to get revenge. And as the search for Alissa continues, Bree discovers something about her brother Tyler that she wishes she hadn’t, a dangerous secret, which is also the key to bringing her little sister back home...

This was an intense, addictive thriller with an ending that you won't see coming... At least I didn't see it coming! This was a crazy story about family bonds and revenge and I loved it!

Thank you #NetGalley for the ARC of #IknowYou
Pub Date: 12 Apr 2019

This book is much better than, Keep Her Close, also a great book!
I had to stick with it until the heart-stopping, bitter end. I haven't read one
quite like this in a while. There are many twists and turns right up to
the end. I am going to read more of Erik Therme's books, I like his style!

Talk about dysfunctional families and the Walker's are right on top of that list. This story strikes a very good balance between family drama & suspense, without getting too touchy/Feely which is something I really liked. I love how all the characters in here have their shortcomings and flaws, yet such strong personas. The plot is very very good! It's fast-paced, twisty and a real page turner!
I like how despite her age, Bree Walker shows such maturity, and rationality even as time is running out for her sister Alissa. She's a personification of the saying "when the going gets tough, the tough get going". Going through the letter from Erik Therme at the end, made me appreciate this book better.
I did find the finale to end a bit abruptly as I was left with quite some questions about the fate of some characters. I really hoped for some closure. Nonetheless, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and I would recommend reading it.
Thank you Netgalley, Erik Therme & Bookouture for an arc!

This story is very much about family bonds. More so the ones between siblings.

I had to feel sorry for Bree. She comes from a broken home where her dad is nowhere to be seen and her mother is working all hours just to put a roof over their head and food on the table. Even Bree has had to put a side any hopes and dreams while she works to help pay the bills and pretty much is bringing up her younger teenage sister. My heart really went out to her.

As soon as the story begins, trouble isn’t far behind. Not long after arriving home, Bree ends up on a mission to find her missing sister and we are taken on a thrilling and relentless journey into finding out the why and who. I have to mention Liz who is Alissa’s friend. I loved her character and her determination to help Bree regardless of Bree not wanting it. The thought of her on her little moped just made me smile.

I Know You is a suspenseful read that had me racing through the pages. The author had me feeling lots of emotions and I loved the journey I was taken on with revelations and twists and turns a plenty. A gripping and entertaining read.

Great book will be reading other books by this author.
Will also recommend this book to others.
Great read! 5***

I enjoyed this book. It was suspenseful and thrilling. The characters were believable and drew me in. Bree as the ildest sibling protected her brother and sister no matter what. I highly recommend this book.

A family member goes missing and brings estranged siblings together in the hunt to find their sister. Many twists that will keep you guessing who abdicated her and why!

Thank you to Netgalley and Bookstore for the preview!