When Shay Miller witnesses the suicide of a young woman on the subway station, she can’t shake the encounter and wants to know more about Amanda, the girl who took her life. Her curiosity turns into an obsession and Amanda’s friends take Shay under their wings. Only, Shay doesn’t know that she has entered into a dangerous inner circle and she needs to get out. review: I received an ARC of this book and was so excited to dive right in since I really loved The Wife Between Us. You are Not Alone started off strong and drew me in immediately, but unfortunately I didn’t enjoy this book as much as I have enjoyed the other two they have written. This book is told in alternating perspectives and reads a bit like a cat & mouse chase, which really added to the plot line. There were quite a lot of characters to keep up with and I didn’t find any of them to be likable. I found this book to be a bit more slow-paced than their other books and not quite as compelling. I will say, the twist was one I didn’t see coming and really surprised me. rating: 3 out of 5 ⭐️

*Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in return for a fair and honest review.

I'm on the fence about this one. It's a good story, with plenty to keep you guessing. I think my biggest beef was that it seemed to drone on. I think a strong-handed editor could have made this a much more interesting read.

You Are Not Alone is the third book from author duo Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, and I think my favorite of theirs so far!

You Are Not Alone starts with our main character, Shay, witnessing a suicide on the New York subway. This sends her in a downward spiral; Shay becomes invested in discovering everything she can about the woman (Amanda) and why she killed herself. Through multiple perspectives and flashbacks, Amanda's story is slowly revealed.

I loved the way the story was told- as a reader, we get to discover the story from multiple angles, making connections before the characters themselves are able to. As Shay becomes more and more entrenched in Amanda's life and friend group, the tension increases as we realize the danger Shay is putting herself in.

This was the kind of book that I never wanted to stop reading. I loved the story, the characters were believable, and the ending was very satisfying. Would definitely recommend to any thriller readers out there.

Thank you Netgalley for providing me with this arc in exchange for my honest opinion.

Another brilliant thriller! This is the third book I have read by this very talented duo. The story pulls the reader in from the very start. The main character, Shay, is a data analyst living with a roommate in a New York City apartment. She is witness to a suicide on the subway tracks. The atmosphere becomes ominous, as we get to know the ensemble of characters. This book is highly recommended. Also recommended are Hendricks and Pekkanen’s previous books, The Wife Between Us and An Anonymous Girl. All are 5 stars.

You Are Not Alone is another WINNER from Greer Hendricks; Sarah Pekkanen. I think these two write the best thrillers and each one has been an easy 5 star read for me. They not only SHOW us her characters actions in a way that we can see it in our minds but they have some amazing epic twists that blow them! This is a duo you won't want to miss if you're thriller fans!

I read anonymous girl by these same authors and equally liked their second book. I felt like the plot line and ending in this one were more satisfying and the story overall more plausible. The characters were interesting a seemed fully developed and the twists kept me guessing. I think that this is a fun quick read that a fan of murder mysteries would enjoy and I recommend it.

My favorite thriller duo does it again. I absolutely devoured their newest novel, You Are Not Alone. This thriller will have your heart pounding the whole time.

Shay Miller lives an isolated life that revolves around data, numbers, and statistics. She desperately wants a life she doesn’t have. A life filled with love, friendship, and confidence. Her whole world changes when she witnesses a stranger end their life on the subway tracks. Shay becomes obsessed with finding out more about this beautiful stranger and takes a deep dive into her life. Little does Shay know that she is about to be sucked into a world filled with lies, secrecy, and betrayal.

Hendricks and Pekkanen are truly the masters of deception. I loved watching the details of this story unfold and click into place. This novel was wildly entertaining and I was hooked from the very first page. If you’re looking for a heart pounding thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat, I would highly recommend this one.

A huge thank you to St. Martin’s Press for providing me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

just loved An Anonymous Girl, so I was delighted to read Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen's newest novel, You Are Not Alone.  This is another psychological suspense, and  continues to explore the same kind of aspirational relationship as Jess and Dr. Shields in An Anonymous Girl. And, once again, I couldn't stop reading it.

Shay is kind of a women's-novel loser --  but she has an unrequited crush on her roommate, her job is coming to an end, she likes stats a bit more than fashion, that kind of thing. She's not an actual loser, of course,  but when she meets the stylish and poised Moore sisters,  they represent everything she wants to be. Shay starts doing odd, uncharacteristic and even dangerous things to win their approval.

Shay is waiting on a subway platform when she witnesses a young woman leaping in front of a subway train. She attends the woman's memorial to try to get some understanding or closure. This is where she first meets Cassandra and Jane Moore (Cassandra is Jane Austen's sister's name, as every serious Janeite already knows) and the deceptions and twists start. 

I really enjoyed the depth of these characters, but I didn't care for Shay's ongoing notebook of stats. I didn't think it added depth to her character as much as it kinda leaned to the obsessive quirky genius trope, and it left me waiting for the statistics trivia notebook to play a key role in solving the plot.

One side note about a pretty minor character in this twisty thriller: I loved Jody. Well, I didn't love her, I loved how well she was written. She's every time your friend gets an underwhelming girlfriend. She's not evil or mean or dishonest, you just don't hit it off, and you think her boyfriend can do better. We often encounter Jodys in life, I loved meeting one in fiction.

This duo writes page This writing duo sure knows how to keep their readers guessing! I was hooked until the last page and couldn’t figure out the twist. It is true when they say third time is a charm for these ladies.

YOU ARE NOT ALONE is a twisted tale that keeps you reading. As a reader I was intrigued by Shay who seemed to be shy and searching for a purpose in life. I was enthralled with Cassandra and Jane and related to Shay’s need to fit in with them.

You Are Not Alone has many different story lines and plot twists and Pekkanen and Greer create their own universe and I was completely hooked

I enjoyed this pairs two other novels. But think this third one is my faVorite

You Are Not Alone, by the fabulous sister duo Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen kept me guessing right up until the end. I read An Anonymous Girl by these authors and was so excited to get approved for an ARC of this book!
After Shay Miller witnesses the suicide of a young nurse, Amanda, she becomes traumatized and obsessed with finding out more about her. She attends a memorial service for Amanda and meets the lovely Cassandra and Jane, two sisters who seem to have it all. She soon becomes friends with Cassandra and Jane, who help her get her life back on track after the traumatic event. A new job, apartment, a potential date from an online site. Soon strange things begin to happen and Shay is forced to question everything that has happened since Amanda's tragedy.
You Are Not Alone kept me up at night. I read a lot of thrillers, but I thought this was quite an original story, I haven't read anything like it. The story moves at a good pace and I was eager to find out what happened in the end. 4.5 stars!

Wow! I couldn't put this book down. I plowed through this one in a day (thanks to some time off work). This is such a great thriller and there so many twists. I loved it.

I have loved every book by these two authors! I really hope to read more in the future! Always full of suspense!

I loved this book. From the very beginning, I was immediately hooked. Stayed up all night to finish it and am glad I did!

Advice, read this when you not have other activities that need your attention. Several of my "to dos" ended up lower on the priority list.

This book had me from the very beginning. Were these random encounters or truly planned? How easy are people manipulated? I had a hard time putting this book down. I am having a difficult time writing a review without giving away the story. If you like psychological thrillers, this book is for you. Great pacing, very good character development. This would make a good movie.

I have never read any of these authors' other books but will definitely look for them.

Thank you, authors, publisher and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest feedback.

When I saw this book on NetGalley, I knew I had to request it. I'm a sucker for anything this talented duo writes and this book did not disappoint. Like their other two novels, it is best to go in blind and that's just what I did. Right away this book draws the reader in and makes you want to know what in the world is going on. Normally I try to see if I can figure out any twists that may come but I have learned that that's virutally impossible with these two. The reader can't possibly figure out where the book will twist and turn so its best not to even try. Just sit back and enjoy the ride. This book follows the same formula if you will of The Wife Between Us and An Anonymous Girl but there's something different about this one. Hendricks and Pekkanen's ability to create characters that are layered, complex, and multifaceted (I'm aware that these are synonyms) is something to be admired. Here we have Shay who is a thirty something New Yorker who loves statistics. She lives with a guy friend whom she has fallen for and has lost her job. She witnesses a suicide and this is where the sisters Cassandra and Jane come in. Right away we know that Shay is hiding some secrets and we know that all is not right with the sisters. There are different points of view/narrators and the story is woven together seamslessly. I'm not sure I want to say more than that though as like I said, its best to just enjoy the ride.

This book is twisty, clever, and sharp. The Hendricks and Pekkanen just keep getting better and better with each book. I really don't know how they do it but I have loved every book they've written and this is no exception. I think if you loved their previous books you are going to love this one. The characters, the writing, the surprises, the twists, its just plain good. Read this, you won't regret it.

*Update*
While I did not enjoy this read as much as I did An Anonymous Girl, I still really liked it. It took me a little longer to get into, but once I was, I was into it. The twists in this book were a little less obvious but the ones that were in there worked perfectly and really added to the story. I found myself being genuinely surprised at them which is a good thing. About the main character Shay, I really felt for her. One of the themes in this book was loneliness and I think that is something everyone can relate to at least once in their life.

Huge thank you to the St. Martin's Press team at NetGalley for allowing me to read You Are Not Alone. I really enjoyed this read!

Shay is traumatized after seeing a young woman kill herself by jumping in front of a subway train. She is determined to figure out more about the young woman and collects data everywhere she goes. In her quest, she discovers the woman's group of 6 friends and realizes with longing that she wishes she had friends like them.
What transpires is a thrill ride - however - the beginning of the book and all the characters had me bogged down for a while. Once I got through the first quarter or so, I was invested, but there were moments I did get tired trying to remember and keep up with them all. A solid thriller by a great pair of writers.

A special thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

In this frenzied new thriller from the dynamic duo of Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, witnessing a woman jump in front of a subway train proves to be more than just being in the wrong place at the wrong time—it could cost Shay Miller her life.

If Shay hadn't missed her train by mere seconds, she wouldn't have witnessed a suicide that completely changes her life.

Shay is lonely, barely making ends meet, and isn't doing much better the in relationship department. When she meets the charismatic and confident Moore sisters at the memorial service for the victim, she can't believe her luck—not only do they befriend her, but her life start to click in all other areas. But Shay is a pedant, recording statistics in a "Data Book," and things aren't adding up. You see, numbers don't lie, but the Moore sisters do.

In this provocative game of cat and mouse, Hendricks and Pekkanen prove once again why they are queens of the thriller.

Can I tell you how much I loved An Anonymous Girl and The Wife Between Us? This book is equally as mesmerizing, and I was gobsmacked! And I mean that in the best way.

The writing is of course BRILLIANT! You can tell that Pekkanen is a seasoned author and by extension, Hendricks' previous editing experience also makes her a great writer. As a duo, they are ah-mazing.

You Are Not Alone is layered and complex. I love the way they set the table and then yank the table cloth right out from under the reader without disturbing the plot that they've so masterfully crafted (which in my analogy, would be the dishes). Their attention to detail and pace is what really sets them apart in this genre.

Themes of revenge and the allure of the unbreakable bond between sisters and friends propel the narrative and make for one of the most gripping thrillers I've read in a long time.

As an established fan of Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen I was thrilled to be approved for this title on NetGalley. Every time I see a hint toward a new book from this duo, I'm immediately excited, You Are Not Alone was not an exception.

I read this book in hyper-speed, seriously, it didn't even take two days because I just could NOT put it down. It's also become my favorite of their trio of books, and I already loved the first two so it was up against tough competition.

Shay Miller is such an interesting character. Since she's a professional researcher I'll give you the data on Shay.
She's 31. She's single. She's living with a male roommate. Her closest friend is Mel who just recently had a baby. She's unemployed. Those are the facts, but when you delve a little deeper you see things more clearly. For example, Shay's getting a little lonely. She's having a hard time with her employment search. Her friend has journeyed into parenthood which is a whole new ballgame. And she has a frustrating crush on her roommate whose very much in a relationship. It's not exactly how she saw her life panning out.

And then one morning, Shay witnesses a beautiful woman throw herself in front of an approaching subway car. As you can imagine, that's a traumatizing thing to witness. Shay is struggling with coping. She feels a connection to this woman and can't help but notice quite a few similarities in their lives. So she decides to attend a memorial service being held in her honor. Maybe, she can feel some closure and move forward.

Instead, something better happens. She meets Cassandra and Jane Moore. Two sisters who were good friends with Amanda, the suicide victim. They have their lives together. They're glamorous and elegant. They are business owners and entrepreneurs. They know all the right people. And they seem to have taken a liking to Shay. They're going to take her under their wings and Shay can't help but be swept up by the magic of it all.

Naturally, all isn't as it seems and there were some GREAT twists in this book. I flipped through Part 1, 2, and 3 so fast, my eyes devouring their words as fast as possible.

I loved the style of writing. I felt Shay's personality really came through with the excerpts from her data book. Plus, such interesting facts! Reading through the facts alone can really paint a picture of the story. I also loved that the reader is in on it a bit. We see into Cassandra and Jane's point of view along with Shay's. So as the story progresses you're cheering for Shay to figure things out and your heart is racing while you get snippets of the past that lead Amanda to the subway that day.

It's fast-paced and full of excellent and engaging writing. I highly recommend this one! Even if you weren't blown away by their other books, I hope you give this one a chance. It's a refreshing new story we haven't heard before.

You Are Not Alone is a psychological thriller with Shay Miller, a quiet and quirky loner type stuck in a life happening around her rather than actively living it, being the centerpiece of the story. After witnessing a stranger commit suicide, she becomes obsessed with the deceased and the life this woman left behind. After meeting sisters, Cassandra and Jane, Shay finds her life completely turned 180 with wonderful new friends, an awesome apartment in New York City, a fabulous new job, a new found confidence in her appearance, and even a prospective love interest on the horizon. But not everything in Shay’s new life is as is appears. Soon Shay finds herself in a nightmare that she can’t even begin to understand.

If you’ve been a fan of Hendricks and Pekkanen’s other novels, you’ll find yourself right at home in this one. Many of the same narrative elements were present. The story unfolds through the perspective of different characters each chapter going back and forth between present and past events. I did find it a bit confusing with the number of characters when it came to remembering their backstories and how their stories were interwoven. However, the main plot kept me interested and wanting to see how the story played out. Although the plot was a bit far-fetched at times, it wasn’t so much so that it was completely unbelievable. The ending felt a little rushed, but that could’ve been due to reading the last half of the book in one go.

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this novel to preview prior to release in exchange for a fair and unbiased review.

As with Hendricks' and Pekkanen's other novels, You Are Not Alone is a twisty page-turner that will keep you wanting to read past your bedtime to find out what happens next. With short chapters told from multiple perspectives, along with surprise reveals, the reader will breeze through the book, alternately sympathizing with Shay and wanting to shake some sense into her. You Are Not Alone explores the human need for belonging and our ability to be influenced as well as strength and intensity of female friendships and, ultimately, the strength of a determined woman.