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So rarely does a book fully encompass the psychological aspect of a psychological thriller. You Are Not Alone is a spine tingling, can’t-put-it-down culmination of equal parts optimism and abject horror. Hendricks and Pekkanen hone in on every loners goal; a tight knit group of fabulous friends who will do anything for you. Shay finds a group of women who seem perfect who also seem to want her just as much, but she can’t stop asking herself why... and neither can the reader. Perfectly timed and impeccably written, the anticipation at every point will eat you alive.

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WOW! I would love to spend to have coffee with Greer and Sarah. This duo just has a way of weaving together a fast-paced thriller and suspense it's hard to keep up! I believe this is their third novel and they keep getting better and better. I hope to see one or all of their books adapted as a series or film! Highly recommend You are Not Alone, if you're looking for a secret society thriller. It will leave you guessing until the very end!

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Wow…I really don’t have any words that can properly articulate how much I enjoyed this book. I am left with a serious book hangover.

The story itself is a twisted and dark one. Full of deception and secrets. I devoured this book in one sitting. It has a nice pace and leaves you wanting more. I loved what the authors did with the characters! Although some of the things that a certain characters did, made me cringe because they only made their situation worse. Kind of like second hand embarrassment for a fictional character. We’ve all been there.

This is a thrilling wild ride of a read! It will keep you engaged from beginning to end. It will haunt you long after you’ve finished. This is the first book by these authors and it won’t be the last! Instant fangirl! I give this 5 stars.

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If you were a fan of The Wife Between Us or Anonymous Girl then you will enjoy it.!

Shay, the main character is a naive, lonely person who is looking for some friends and better things in life. The book starts with Shay witnessing a stranger who resembles her a bit, throwing off herself in front of the subway and due to this, she comes in contact with Moore sisters who are definitely not what they seem to be. Every action of their's screams something sketchy and edgy. They keep manipulating her but she is truly happy that they are friendly with her and that she finally has some social life which is all she ever wanted. But what is their end game and why are they doing it?

I felt there were too many additional characters and all of them have backstories making it difficult to keep track of. The good part is it short chapters with different POVs to keep the readers interested. This one has the big twist waiting and clears up right at the end. I felt the ending flew a bit too fast and it tied in the missing links real quick. But it’s a good thriller you may want to check out!

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martins Press for an advance review copy.

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Absolutely the best book I have read from this author. Loved the twists and fast paced. Will keep you read all day!

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I have to say I'm one of the few who didnt love You Are Not Alone. This book was slow from the start but picked up towards the end. All in all I would say that it does have a good storyline. Some people just want to have friends and those friends can be trying to place the blame on you for something they did.

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I read this book in less than 2 days! It was so suspenseful and action packed I didn’t know what would happen next. Sarah and Greer have done it again!!

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I was a huge fan of The Wife Between Us and An Anonymous Girl so I was stoked to get an eARC of You Are Not Alone. This book is written in a similar fashion, which I love, with alternating time lines and multiple POV’s.

Shay is a bit down on her luck with a dead end job, little friends and lack of love life. She’s looking for a way to belong but everything seems to be eluding her.

When she meets the Moore sisters through an unexpected tragedy, everything starts looking up. Suddenly Shay has friends and her weekends are no longer spent alone. With her confidence growing, a quick make over and a dating profile, so is her love life. Everything is finally falling into place.

But are things too perfect? How is everything suddenly working in her favour? And why is she suddenly questioning the motives of the sisters? And why are the sisters so interested in her?

This is the best I can do without giving away certain aspects of the plot. Go in blind and let the pages take you away.

I can’t say that I loved this one as much as the previous books but over all it was a good read and I would recommend.

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It has honestly been a while since I've read a mainstream thriller that I actually enjoyed. From page 1, this book was engaging and it held my attention all the way through. It's also rare for this kind of thriller to have an ending that shocks me, yet is realistic and not too out of the realm of possibility! I've read all of Greer and Sarah's books and this one is by far my favourite of the bunch.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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YOU ARE NOT ALONE is the third psychological thriller I have read by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen.

I was drawn into the story and the lives of Shay, Sean, Cassandra and Jane from the beginning.
The chapters are the perfect length and the main and secondary characters are fleshed out and developed precisely to match the unfolding of the plot. This was a fast paced, intriguing, creepy, and dark novel that had me quickly turning pages.

I highly recommend this book to readers who enjoy suspense, tension, twists and turns and not much violence.
4 scary stars ⭐️️⭐️️⭐️️⭐️️

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an ARC of YOU ARE NOT ALONE and allowing me to provide you with my unbiased thoughts of this publication.
Goodreads January 24, 2020
NetGalley February 10, 2020

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Wow, if you want a psychological thriller, than this is for you. I’ve read their first two novels, and this one really is chilling from the beginning until the last chapter. Hendricks and Pekkanen blend their creative talents, with the development of strong sinister characters, and weave a gripping tale of deceit and manipulation!
Shay is a low esteem woman with little confidence and is very lonely, which makes her easy prey for this group of dangerous women, who use her insecurities to enact revenge on others. As they draw her into their web, using gifts, flattery and companionship, they set the scenario for her to take the fall for crimes that they have committed.
My thanks to #NetGalley #StMartinsPress for my ARC, it certainly will have
me looking forward to their next one.

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I enjoyed this but it was not my favorite. I felt like I didn’t connect with the characters or the storyline as much as I wanted to. I loved The Wife Between Us & An Anonymous Girl so I was a little sad that this didn’t quite live up to the hype for me. The twists did keep me guessing but I felt like something was missing throughout. Thanks for letting new reviews this!

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You are Not Alone was a fantastic read. Suspenseful, frustrating, slightly frightening at times, and a well-told story. I have enjoyed previous titles by these authors and will be waiting to see what they do next!

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I really enjoyed the first two books by the writing team of Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen. In both cases, the books grabbed me, twisted me around and kept me turning pages as fast as I could. So, I was anxious to see what they would dream up this time.

Shay Miller doesn’t have much going on in her life - she’s recently lost her job and is temping, her male roommate, who was her best friend, now has a girlfriend. Then, she witnesses a woman committing suicide by jumping in front of a subway train. The suicide does her in. But when she makes the decision to go to the woman’s memorial service, she is taken in by the woman’s friends.

The chapters alternate between Shay and the other members of the group. Shay is a market researcher and I liked how the authors punctuate her chapters with data. She’s a weird bird but I felt sorry for her.

As the title would suggest, the book tackles loneliness and what it opens us up to.

The story isn’t believable, but it’s a juicy, fun, fast read. I had my suspicions about the group of friends. The authors dole out hints in small increments about what they’re doing, although it’s pretty obvious early on. Even once you know for sure, the question is how it will all play out.

I can’t say I loved this much as much as The Anonymous Girl. I’m rating this 3.5 stars, rounded up.

My thanks to netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for an advance copy of this book.

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This was a solid thriller and fans of Greer and Sarah's previous work will enjoy this one as well. It is very well-plotted and you are never quite sure which way the story is going and which characters are trustworthy. I didn't see the ending coming at all. This would be a great book for book clubs to choose--the ending itself would take a good hour or so to discuss. Worthwhile addition to the thriller genre!

The cover is also beautiful!

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Another fabulous book from this incredible writing duo! With new friendships reminiscent of Mean Girls, this story took it to a whole other level.

Shay finds her life changed after simply being in the right place at the wrong time. Deeply affected by the tragedy that she witnessed, she finds the new friendship of the Moore sisters filling a huge hole in her life. Single, with no prospects on the horizon, a dead-end job, and feeling even more isolated at home as her roommate moves forward in his relationship, Shay is desperate for companionship. She finds herself sucking up the sisters' attention and inclusion in their seemingly glamorous life. Little does she know they aren't quite who she thinks they are...

A highly recommended read and I can't wait to see what's up next!

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I really enjoyed this book but find it a little hard to review because I don't want to give away too much of the book. It's a good psychological thriller. I had read reviews saying that there were too many characters and while there were a lot, I didn't think it distracted from the overall plot. Although, I did have a little trouble keeping everyone straight at first. The book started off really strong but I felt like it dragged a little in the middle but by the last 20% of the book, I couldn't put it down because I had to find out what happened.

Without giving away too much, it's a story about a girl in NYC, Shay, who witnesses a suicide in the NYC subway. After that, her life changes in big ways and small and not all of it is good. I really enjoyed reading how it all unfolded.

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Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen have written another winning psychological thriller. The book is well written and the plot is an intricate web. Unfortunately I found this particular plot too unbelievable and I didn't like any of the characters very much - nothing really grabbed me. Still something made me keep reading until the end to see what happened with Shay.

I've really enjoyed the previous books by Hendricks and Pekkanen and this was wasn't bad - it just didn't catch me as much as the others. I will still keep reading their books!

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There are so many thrillers out there these days, so it takes a bit to impress me. This one definitely did the trick!

Shay is a quiet, shy, and somewhat insecure New Yorker going through a difficult time when she is witness to a suicide. As a witness, she becomes involved in the deceased’s past in alarming ways.

Shay loves logic and statistics. She keeps a ‘data book’ with stats that relate to her experiences. I loved the stats that started each chapter. This book was very exciting and I did NOT see the twists coming. That said, the main character was so frustrating. I was so angry while reading this book at what was going on. I had to stop and fume for a few minutes; that’s how you know you’re involved with a story!

I recommend this to fans of Ruth Ware and Silent Patient.

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You are not Alone is a novel that begins quite innocently as a story of friendship and hardships shared. Then things begin to subtly change. I was quickly engrossed and eager to learn where this story would end. I thoroughly enjoyed the journey!

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