All around a good book. However, other books published my these two authors are better in my opinion. There was nothing that I specifically disliked about this book or the storyline and it definitely kept me interested but it seemed a little drawn out for me. My Dad and I read it at the same time and we were both really enthralled from the first chapter. You will spend at least half the book trying to figure out where it is all going but for two sisters who are so smart and organized, the ending is sloppy and unrealistic --personas failed to follow through throughout the entire book.

You Are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen

I loved this story and the way it was told from Shay's point of view and other key players povs. It did start a little slow, but the more the story is unraveled the more intriguing it becomes! Was not disappointed at all! Thank you Netgalley and St Martin's Press for this ARC and letting me leave my honest opinion.

When I heard that Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen were joining forces once again to write their third psychological thriller, it instantly became one of my most anticipated books of the year.

You Are Not Alone has the same slow burn psychological drama/thriller vibe as their two previous books, and I loved that! I love how they weave a seemingly innocent story into something detailed and surprising. I was captivated from the very beginning and enjoyed every bit of reading this book!

Told in three parts, Shay is the primary narrator. However, the reader does get the opportunity to read various perspectives of the group. All of the various perspectives and characters kind of meshed together, and I couldn’t keep track of who was who, outside of Shay and eventually, another character. I wish I could have just got sucked in for entertainment value alone, but the lack of emotions and nonchalant tone left me not caring. The plot relies too much on coincidences and twists. There are some interesting revelations, but by the time they were revealed I just didn’t care. As much as I liked Shay’s character,

I wanted to read this one as I quite liked the first two novels by this pairing, but was left a little disappointed by the ending in both. So was keen to see where my opinion would end with this third novel. Fair to say, I was more satisfied with the ending this time.

Two strands to this story.

Shay Miller is lonely and isolated. She has unrequited love for her roommate, but he's found himself a serious girlfriend. And Shay has no real other friends. At a subway station she witnesses a horrific suicide, and this shakes her world.

The other strand follows the Moore sisters. They have a core group of very close friends. One of those friends is the suicide victim Shay witnessed. As a result, the Moore sisters and Shay's world intersect. The Moore sisters embrace Shay, giving her the friendship she craves. But the reader learns all is not normal with the Moore sisters.

An engaging tale demonstrating that getting what you think you wanted may not be the best thing !

These are two authors I never miss and have read all their previous collaborations. This book however, was disappointing. If they were going for a dark, revenge type novel, while appealing to the “Big Little Lies” crowd this missed the mark? About 1/3 of the way through I had pretty much surmised the wrap up with only plot details to be filled in. While I will still be looking forward to their next book, this wasn’t the page turner I have come to expect. Thank you again for the opportunity to read an advanced copy.

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC copy of "You are not alone" A page turner that draws you in from the first chapter on. The book alternates between multiple characters and their experiences in the past and the present and it all flows together,
Shay is one of those girls that want so much, but just can't seem to gain it. They are ordinary and in the middle and attention just doesn't flock their way no matter what they do. But one day a weird turn of events puts her in the shadow of two sisters who seem to have it all. As they work their way into her life., Shay is working her way into their's,, The storyline takes you down an unexpected road. This book keeps you hanging on the edge of your seat and balancing between worlds, as you try to decide who and what to believe.
If you are looking for a page turner and a thriller that leaves you shook, this is the one for you. I truly enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more by these two authors.

I loved both of Hendricks and Pekkanen's previous books, The Wife Between Us and An Anonymous Girl, so I was thrilled to get an ALC of You Are Not Alone! These two are an amazing team and write books the you just cannot stop reading (or listening to!). You Are Not Alone is no exception. The book is fast paced right from the first chapter and the action snowballs right up until the very end.


Thrillers are hard to review because you don't want to give too much away, but I definitely recommend this book, especially if you loved the authors' previous books. I loved the characters in this book and the story kept me guessing the whole way through. You knew something just wasn't quite right and it was such a wild ride fitting all the pieces of the story together. Though I don't read a ton of thrillers, I do love a good psychological thriller. Anything this duo writes will automatically be on my to-read list!

I’ve loved Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen’s other books so I couldn’t wait to read this one. Luckily, You Are Not Alone was an amazing psychological thriller.

During the last half of the book, I didn’t want to stop listening at all. This story is just so beautifully crafted and unravels with such elegance. The authors give you just enough time for each piece to click into place before revealing the next. I was never sure who to trust/if I could trust my own assumptions about things and I loved it.

Given that, I would really recommend going into this one blind. (Which is why I’ve tried to keep my review as vague as possible). But, if you’ve loved their previous books or are looking for a great psychological thriller, I would highly recommend You Are Not Alone!

This thriller, set in NYC, has all the elements I look for in a thriller - a relatable protagonist , multiple points of view. We bounce from Shay's point of view to all her new friends, and a massive twist at the end, that I didn't see entirely coming!

When Shay, a struggling millennial who just lost her job, and is lonely in the big city, sees a woman commit suicide on the subway, little does she know how her friend set, her connections, her life and her world will change. A series of events causes her to make friends with the deceased friends and she thinks she's made it. But if a new job, a new apartment and a new social life sound too good to be true, it probably is.

If you're looking for a modern thriller to read with your girlfriends, look no further - this one delivers!

You are Not Alone is a psychological thriller about a woman who finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time.

It only took 22 seconds to dramatically alter Shay Miller’s life. While she is book smart (and continuously records statistics and data), she is not people smart which leads her to be easily manipulated and taken advantage of. Coincidence after coincidence after coincidence after coincidence occurs (eye roll, please) which coupled with stupid people, puts Shay’s life in danger. Perhaps her obsessions with statistics and data will save her?

The premise is intriguing but the execution falls flat.

Told in three parts, Shay is the primary narrator. However, the reader does get the opportunity to read various perspectives of the group. All of the various perspectives and characters kind of meshed together, and I couldn’t keep track of who was who, outside of Shay and eventually, another character. The supporting characters are supposed to be strong, vicious women who will stop at nothing to get revenge on those who wronged them. What I read did not match. They were flat, one-dimensional and indistinguishable from one another. I wanted more from these characters! I wanted to read more about them and get a better feel for their motivations, but their character development was lacking and made the narrative unbalanced.

I wish I could have just got sucked in for entertainment value alone, but the lack of emotions and nonchalant tone left me not caring. The plot relies too much on coincidences and twists. There are some interesting revelations, but by the time they were revealed I just didn’t care. As much as I liked Shay’s character, I got tired of her constantly spewing data, and her final sentence elicited an eye roll.

Sadly, You are Not Alone didn’t do it for me.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

This book is my third to read by these two authors, and each one has quickly become a favorite thriller.

Shay Miller is a research analyst, working a temp job, in love with her roommate who has a girlfriend, and happens to be in the wrong place at the wrong time when Amanda, a woman Shay has never met, jumps in front of a subway. She is so impacted by the experience that she begins delving into Amanda's life, trying to learn more about this woman. What would lead her to do it?

Shay meets Cassandra and Jane, the Moore sisters, at Amanda's memorial, and strikes up a weird yet satisfying friendship with them. But the more she gets to know them, the more she realizes that they know a little too much about her.

Shay and the Moore sisters serve as the main characters of the story, but Valerie, Beth, Daphne, and even Amanda all get to play their part as well. With shifting POVs and changing time periods, the story fills in gaps for the reader as it progresses. This book is twisty, guiding the reader to think one thing only to take it a step further. I definitely recommend this book!

An exciting psychological thriller! Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen really make the reader think about what would you do to have friends that like you and understand you. Shay is at a crossroads in her life as her best friend and roommate Sean is in a serious relationship and it’s not with her. She witnesses something horrible and would change most everyone’s view of life but she takes it to another level. As she gets more involved the authors take the reader on a thrilling ride. This is a must read, can’t put down until finished chilling thriller of a book!

Thanks to Netgalley and Beatrice Jason of St. Martin's Press for an egalley in exchange for an honest review.

Now having read all three of their collaborative books, I cannot help but wonder if the two authors turn to each other at the completion of a book and ask "how can we make the next women in our books even crazier?! All I have to say in response is "keep it up because I am loving it." When Shay Miller meets up with the Moore sisters, the story becomes a master class tale of deception that I just couldn't put down! I know this book hasn't grabbed the attention of many, but it was just the type of story that had me on the edge of my seat.


Goodreads review 20/02/20
Publication Date 05/03/20

4 Stars

C-RAZY!

When Shay Miller witnesses something horrific on a subway platform, her life is forever changed and she becomes obsessed trying to find out what happened.

Shay is a loner, with no real family to speak of. To say that her life is not exactly glamorous is an understatement. She works a dead end temp job and shares an apartment in NYC with her best friend who she has had a crush on forever. Too bad he has a new girlfriend!

Enter the Moore Sisters. Shay’s new Frenemies! If only she recognized them for who they were and what they wanted.

Say What?!

What a brilliant mystery/ suspense “You Are Not Alone” turned out to be! The twists and turns were cray cray! Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen never ever disappoint! Each and every novel they have written to date is different from the next and is unlike anything I have read before which frankly, I love. This pair deserves kudos for always being original. I truly enjoyed this novel and would have given it 5 stars however there were a few teeny tiny loose ends that never got tied up (which bugged me a tad). That aside, if you’re looking for a novel that is wholly original, this might be for you!

This was a fabulous buddy read with Kaceey!

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press, NetGalley and Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen for the arc.

Published on NetGalley and Goodreads on 2.23.20.

The writing team of Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen is amazing!!!!
I have read all their previous books and I could not wait to get my hands on You Are Not Alone.
I was not disappointed in the least. I very much related to Shay, one of the main characters . She was so well described in her feelings of loneliness and isolation. At the same time, she was the perfect target.
The writing was complex and phenomenal. I loved every minute, even the SHOCKING ending.

BOOK TAGS⇣

⤏ ONE MAIN POV INTERSPERSED WITH A MULTITUDE OF OTHERS
⤏ PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER
⤏ A SLOW BUILD-UP KIND OF MYSTERY
⤏ REVENGE ISN'T ALWAYS SWEET

BOOK DETAILS⇣

BOOK COVER⇢ IT'S JUST AS MYSTERIOUS AS THE SYNOPSIS
SETTING⇢ NEW YORK
SOURCE⇢ I RECEIVED AN ARC VIA NETGALLEY IN EXCHANGE FOR AN HONEST REVIEW
eBOOK LENGTH⇢ 352 PAGES

MY THOUGHTS⇣

Told mainly from the POV of Shay, and interspersed with POV's of a few other key players, with a few flashbacks to the past, everything slowly converges, like watching a painting come together. I think this book reads similarly to their other books, it's not only well-written it's paced out just so...with its slow, almost painfully slow at times, build-up. I actually found myself struggling to get into this, but eventually, it finally started going somewhere and clicking with me, which is exactly what happened in their first two books for me.

While being somewhat twisty, this didn't have the over-the-top crazy kind of twist that The Wife Between Us had, and I liked that. The suspense was nicely dialed up for the last quarter of the book...and it ultimately concluded with a killer ending, making my earlier struggles worthwhile.

MY RATING⇢ 4✰STARS✰

BREAKDOWN⇣
Plot⇢ 4/5
Characters⇢ 3.8/5
The Feels⇢ 4/5
Pacing⇢ 3.5/5
Addictiveness⇢ 3.5/5
Theme or Tone⇢ 3.7/5
Flow (Writing Style)⇢ 4.3/5
Twisty-ness⇢ 4/5
Originality⇢ 4.3/5
Ending⇢ 4.2/5

You Are Not Alone
4.5 stars
Now that i have read all 3 books by this duo, I can say that they are high on my list! I loved the storyline and plot twists. It kept my attention from the first chapter and didn’t let go until the last! The pacing is fast which makes for a quick and easy read! If you are a thriller fan like me I can’t recommend this book enough!!!

I almost gave up on this book, it was so confusing, I definitely couldn't figure out what on earth was going on, but knowing the amazingness these authors always come up with, I knew I had to stick with it. It was trying amazing the way they had five different points of view and it really didn't start coming together even slightly until I was 75% through the book. Shay definitely resonated with me as far as being a lonely soul in the big city. These authors never disappoint. Do yourself a favor and pick up this book. You won't regret it.

Thanks to MacMillan Publishers and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Shay's life revolves around statistics.  Everything from crime, to medications, to suicide.  Each chapter of Shay's starts of with a statistic that is relevant to what she is going through at the time.  This was so interesting to read, and I learned a few things.

The chapters alternate between Shay, Casandra and Jane, Valerie and Amanda.  I love getting a peek into a crazy mind!

We know that Cassandra and Jane are sisters, vengeful/right the wrongs of our lives and other type of sisters.  Together they are a deadly duo.  They form a group of friends who all bring different specialties to the table that the sisters find useful.  Who have all been wronged in one way or another.  One fateful day their perfect lives/perfect plans are thrown into disarray when Amanda jumps in front of a train.  In comes Shay, innocent as can be, but the sisters don't know that.  Thus starts a plan that had me spinning for awhile.

Down on her luck in love, work and friends, Shay feels like she has won the lottery in Cassandra and Jane.  The sisters treat her like a long lost sister, and I couldn't figure out why for the longest time!  I knew they had an underlying plan, but it's not at all what I thought it was!  That's why I think Amanda's background is the most interesting.  She seems like the girl next door.

Yes, Shay lies to them about how she knows Amanda.  Unfortunately she can't stop lying, but the sisters are quick to figure that out and call in their resources.

This book is good! I was hoping for a little more from Shay at the end.  i guess if she would have been as vengeful as the sisters, she wouldn't have been any better than them.  I would highly recommend this one especially if you were a fan of the authors other books The Wife Between us and The Anonymous Girl then you'll devour this one.