I did not finish this one, it was not for me, I couldn't relate to the characters, and just did not care for the story.

I went into this book completely blind and I'm glad I did! This book captivated me from the start, much like My Lovely Wife. The characters were developed well (some I loved, some I loved to hate) and loved the inner monologue we got from them during the road trip. SD knocked it out of the park again and I loved it!

Suspenseful road trip with mystery, danger, and all the thrills that will keep you guessing. Loved the complicated sibling relationships that drove it forward.

This was a wild ride of a book! At times it was a bit slow and I wasn't sure it would pick up, and then BAM! It came back full-force. And the ending... AWESOME! I really didn't expect it at all. That's what I look for most in a thriller, for it to really floor me with its ending. This one definitely did that. I would definitely recommend this one to thriller readers. And even if you feel it's a bit slow at times, just stick with it. The ending makes it all worth it, in my opinion.

This author has a brilliant way of writing thrillers. As with her other novels, this is an excellent choice for those readers searching for their next exciting read.

I love a book with a good twist, and this one kept me guessing right up until the very end. Definitely would recommend this one!

Did not finish and therefore. I will not be reviewing on any platforms due to not finishing this book.

I will rate 1 star for the purpose of this feedback, but will not be rating this book on any social media platforms or our blog.

This book didn't grab me at all, and sadly I couldn't finish.

I want to thank you for the opportunity to review.

Want a book where the ending will randomly give you a round house kick to the face leaving you stunned and not sure how you really feel about the situation? If yes this book is for you! Plus this book has amazing characters and provides a super unique and very eventful backstory. But honestly I don't expect anything less from this author, she has definitely become one of my favorite thriller writers because she will give me a story that I never expected. Highly recommend this read to EVERYONE!

A dark and twisty ride. HE STARTED IT goes there in all the best ways possible. The author brings the suspense and the drama. It is quite frankly one compulsive read.

Enjoyable but slightly bizarre book about 3 siblings who have to go on a road trip in order to inherit their grandfather's money. It is the same road trip they did with him when they were children. 2 of sibling's spouses join them. They've got grandfather's ashes in the trunk. As the road trip unfolds, what happened when they were children is revealed which is all rather bizarre and everyone seems to have their own hidden agenda.

I was so excited for this book but it fell short for me. It felt very predictable and the ending was anti-climatic and just didn’t leave me satisfied. I love this author but I would definitely skip on this book.

Huge fan of this author! Enjoyed the book. Videos below.
Huge fan of this author! Enjoyed the book. Videos below.
Huge fan of this author! Enjoyed the book. Videos below.

This book took me forever to pick up and I have no idea why. I am a Samantha Downing fan and this book was no exception. Such a great concept and characters. Such a fantastic cover. Fast and quick to get through for me. Love

3.4 - kept me intrigued throughout, but really didn't like the ending; I did keep thinking about how this would go with my own siblings/cousins

Samantha Downing is becoming a favorite author of mine! I love the devious plot and the twisty revenge. Highly recommend this one!

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He Started It, is Samantha Downing‘s latest novel. If you don’t know this Author, you absolutely should read My Lovely Wife by her. It is an amazing book.
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The whole book takes place on a road trip. 3 siblings & their spouses forced together to deal with each other’s judgment & face a trauma from the past - is a plot with so much potential. I dove into it & the story definitely had an awesome air of suspense to it. No character was reliable & I liked how I couldn’t trust anyone. The story was built up very well too. I did feel like the awesome twist I was waiting for did not make me gasp like I had hoped though.
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The motivations and sinister actions were not explained enough & the narrator, Beth-had a very non-dramatic reaction to even the most horrific revelations. I guess the Author was going for a portrayal of unstable individuals, who are emotionally distant.
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The twists and turns definitely had me hooked till the end, eager to see how the siblings war would play out. Do check out this book if you are up for thriller with an unreliable narrator (my favorite kind actually 🤗).Thank you for gifting me a copy of the book !

This is a thriller. It is about three siblings, Beth, Portia, and Eddie Morgan, being make to go on a road trip in order to get their inheritance. This story is told by one of the siblings, Beth. During the story so many secrets comes out and the ending I did not see coming at all. I cannot say I loved the ending because I do not like it leaving you hanging (that is all I can say). I did love the rest of the story, and it had me wanting to keep reading. If you love thrillers you should give this one a try. I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher or author via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

a nasty road trip novel that's pretty fun if you don't mind unlikeable characters. i enjoyed it more than My Lovely Wife so i'm glad i gave the author another chance.

Having recently finished “He Started It” by Samantha Downing, I am happy to have had the chance for the e-book copy; thank you NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group!

Most of us have road trip stories of our own, but this one had a shockingly dysfunctional and disturbed family behind the wheel. What I seem to enjoy most about Samantha Downing's stories so far has been the shock factor. This story was scattered with those moments. I had a bit of confusion at the beginning, but once "I knew" who was writing the journal entries, and was able to determine the past road trip from the current road trip, I was able to settle in and see what Morgan sibling lies would unravel next. This family was SO devious!! The author's note and information was a nice, calm wrap up after this road trips shocking ending.

A thriller following a set of three adult siblings is definitely a unique premise (at least to me). This one will keep you guessing.