I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. The story flowed effortlessly with a few twists and turns that weren’t predictable. This story is suspense-filled. It is definitely a gripping page turner that pulled you in from the first chapter and did no let go until the very end.

Excellent Read!

I received an Advanced Reader Copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book was original and hooked me from page one! This was a page turner that keep me guessing! Brienne takes us on a journey with her that you will not forget. I could not turn the pages fast enough. I gave this book 5 stars!

No spoilers with my review! This is another must read from Minka Kent!

Well done!

Thank you to Netgalley, the author and publisher for an ARC of this amazing new book by Minka Kent. I loved this book so much ! Suspenseful and creepy in the most impressive way ! There is one twist after another after another ! Is she Kate ? Is she Brienne ? Who is Niall ? Is he a nice guy or someone very sinister ! I could not put this book down ! Truly a big fan of this author !

I am glad I found Minka Kent’s books through Kindle Unlimited and then was able to read this ARC from Netgalley and the author. All thoughts are my own. She is now one of my favorite suspense/ psychological thriller authors to go to. This is a fast paced read. You know the twists are coming and it keeps you guessing!

Ohhh! What a twisty, fun read! Just when you think you've figured it out, Kent drops a bomb! Highly recommended!

A year ago, Brienne Dougray is assaulted, robbed, and stabbed, and left in an alley. She survives the assault and as a result, she is now experiencing PTSD, OCD, and nightmares. Her close friends recommend that she get a housemate/tenant so she feels safer, and she advertises for one. She finds a physician to rent one of her rooms. Shortly after Dr. Niall Emberlin moves in, her friends disappear from her life. She wonders why, but never bothers to ask them about it. She just lets her friendships die. Regardless, weird things start happening, and one day, she receives an apartment key in the mail. When she questions it, she discovers that someone is impersonating her. Her name is unique, and before the assault, Brienne ran her own business, so her name is out there. Yet, no one questions having two people in the town of Quinnesec Bluff, Iowa with the exact same name. Both Briennes share the same habits, look similar, drink the exact same unique drink (Sazerac), and wear the same type of clothing. Both own the same high-end purse, sport the same bracelet, and drive the exact same car. It's creepy how the ambiance of this book digs deep within the reader, and won't let go. And it is creepy that it seems relatively easy to impersonate someone.

This book grabs the reader and will not let go. The reader wants to understand what is happening to Brienne, and why. Most of the story is very believable, with the exceptions of the things mentioned in the previous paragraph. The pacing is even and the tension builds steadily. The entire book is eerie in that there are so many things that are copied relatively easily, to allow this imposter to take over certain aspects of Brienne's life. The reason why this all happens is revealed gradually, which leads the reader to have empathy for the woman impersonating Brienne. It also leads Brienne to take control of her life again, instead of watching it happen from behind her locked windows. Her growth as a character and her fight to take her life back are additional delightful aspects of this book.

There are many things about this book that are worthwhile. Be prepared, however, as the creepy factor sticks with the reader long after he or she is finished reading.

Very intriguing thriller-ish mystery. There are some twists and surprising revelations.You'll have your suspensions about certain things, and just when you think you've figured out what is happening, you are slapped in the face with the truth. There is only a bare minimum of violence (only one scene, and that is mild.) No sexual content. It definitely keeps you enthralled with the story and wanting to find out how it ends. How far will the criminal get away with before the victim succeeds (if they succeed) in stopping it. There are a lot of little things that had to happen to keep the criminal's game going and this author really thought of every little detail. It is written in a way that you don't really know who the victim is and who the 'bad guy' is until you get further into the story. This isn't really a dark read, but it does have that cloud hanging over it. This is a well plotted, well executed story. Once you get into the nitty gritty of it, it was hard to put down.

*I received an ARC of this book from Netgalley.

Another great one from Minka Kent! I have been a fan of this author since her debut "The Memory Watcher".

After Brienne's attack and her return from the hospital,, she is afraid to leave her house and becomes somewhat agoraphobic. When she receives a key in the mail from Harcourt Property Group and informed that it is for the 1 bedroom apartment she rented, she is floored. Why on earth would she rent an apartment when she owns her own house? Fear starts to set in and she needs answers. Enter her tenant, Dr. Niall Emberlein. With no friends or family, she must rely on him to find out what is going on.

This book was suspenseful and intriguing and had me guessing from the very start. I have found each book by this author very enjoyable and I can't wait for the next one! If you have not yet read a book by this author, you need to try one, I highly recommend!

Thank you so much for the advanced reading copy!

Whew! What a thrilling, action packed ride filled with secrets, lies, manipulation and confusion! Every time I thought I had figured out where this story was going, TWIST, it went another way! The suspense kept me on my toes and sucked me in from page one! I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Fantastic read!

Twists and turns galore! The storyline was a challenging endeavor, and I think it was put together well given the challenge. I found it hard to believe Brienne's character many times however, which put a slight damper on the story for me. Overall, I love this author and found all her books to be very enjoyable!!

I absolutely loved When I was You, by Minka Kent. I Love a good suspense and this book met it. Dr. Niall Emberlin was a real piece of work. Brienne Dougray, was his mark and she fell right into his plot. You really need to read this book. I could not put it down until I finished it.

This book would make a great movie. It kept my attention throughout. There was only one thing that stretched its credibility for me and that was Brienne's bravery and ability to confront the villain alone despite the terrible trauma she'd experienced that kept her more or less housebound. That aspect could be reworked just a bit for believability, I think, but other than that, it was a very entertaining, and unfortunately, a shockingly believable story.

Brienne is attacked and having a hard time getting back into living. As she try’s to get back to her life she thinks someone is living as her. Her tenant Niall is helping her feel safer. Things take some turns from this point...

I thought I had it figured out until part 2. Well played Ms Kent!

It started pretty mysterious, you don't know what is going on and I have to admit I did not imagine that outcome. It was a three part story, first Brianne, than Neil, than both. It was very emotional for me, I was so mad at times, because I hoped that finally Brianne see what's going on. It was a good book, pretty diabolical ideas, but good ideas for a suspense story. I don't want to give away a lot, but it was nerve wreaking for me, now I def. need to read a romance book to come down.
I received an ARC for an honest review.