Oh my beejesus!!!!!!!!!!! This books has all the thrills- suspense, drama, twists, glamour!!!!!!!!!! I was pulled in from the first page to the last and you will be too!!!!!!!!! Another bestseller from one of my favorite duo authors!!!!!!!!! Thank you to Netgalley and St Martin's Press for my honest review.

3.5 stars. I was disappointed by their first novel, but these two authors keep getting better and better. This was such a fun thriller, as Shay is first seduced by the glamorous world of the Moore sisters and then realizes she has to keep herself from becoming their next victim. I couldn't stop turning the pages, which I'd say makes it a success!

You Are Not Alone is an outstanding psychological thriller from writing duo Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen. This is my favorite of their three so far and that is saying something! With strong characters and solid writing, readers will remain on the edge of their seats throughout. Shay Miller's life isn't quite what she wants. She's lonely and just lost her job. She's in love with her roommate who is in love with someone else. But one day she meets the glamorous Moore sisters who for some reason decide to befriend Shay. Everything is looking up, but is it all too good to be true? Highly recommended to readers who enjoy fast-paced psychological thrillers.

Thank you st Martin’s Press and Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen.
I could not wait to read this duo next novel and it did not disappoint. Great characters some good, some evil and some you weren’t sure where they feel in this novel.
I could not put this book down which I read in two sittings.
Lots of twit and turns, jaw dropping ending. My kind of book.
Love love it.
Highly recommend. 5 stars 🌟

Cassandra and Jane are gorgeous, accomplished, and rich sisters who run a posh PR business together. Shay is unemployed and can barely afford rent, so she is living with a man she loves but who is in love with somebody else. When she sees a woman kill herself by jumping in front of a train, her life becomes even more of a mess. She can no longer face the subway or, apparently, the truth. Why do Cassandra and Jane befriend her? Are they manipulating her and if so, how and why? What about the off-kilter group of friends who are obviously connected in something sinister, supporting one another through whatever it is. Are they victims? Perpetrators? Of what?

Shay's little lies build up and create a momentum of their own, and small acts of kindness look like the work of a guilty woman. Cassandra and Jane wonder if she is a threat. The police wonder if she is a murderer.

In You Are Not Alone, Hendricks and Pekkanen unravel the story in tidbits that twist and tumble, and keep the reader intrigued. This is a quick read that's worth the time. It's a bit of a romance-thriller-psychological drama—and a bit of a morality tale on the importance of telling the truth.

This is the third book from the duo that brought you The Wife Between Us and Anonymous Girl. This story is written in the same vein, however I found myself less invested in this story. You know the old saying 'if it seems too good to be true, it probably is?' I wrestled with this and the main characters lack of common sense throughout the whole story - and as the reader I was powerless to shake some sense into her. What I did love, and found truly unique, was the addition of her stats book, and the statistics that mark each chapter. The narration shifts between multiple characters point of view, and the present/past, so you get glimpses into what happened. It took me until the 3/4 mark to really piece together what was going on, and I was totally satisfied by the ending. It's an entertaining read...and with that ending, I'm rounding up my 3 stars to 4. These women sure know how to amp up the suspense.

Loved, loved, loved! Might even be my favorite of the three from these two amazing authors, but that’s very hard to say! This one was amazing, well written, original, and unputdownable! I found myself cheering on a character, worried sick about what might happen, which really showed me just how well developed these characters were! I think having two authors; also helps with creating different character personas, because this one definitely is easily to distinguish which character POV you are reading. A tense read, which had me in chills and gasping and praying for some! Loved it! Has so many layers, so have fun peeling! Highly, highly recommend!
Will make sure to buzz it up on different platforms!

Shay is feeling lonely and iving in New York City with her roommate. After witnessing a suicide in a subway station, Shay becomes intertwined in the victim's life and good things start happening in her life and with her new friendships.. Is it to good to be true? The storyline had me intrigued and turning the pages into the wee hours of night.

Hendricks and Pekkanen are masterful story tellers. You Are Not Alone, is the 3rd book they have written together, and may be the best book yet.

Shay Miller has recently lost her job and is in love with her roommate Sean, who is in love with Jody. Jody has been at the apartment almost constantly, and Shay finds every excuse possible to leave, so she does not have to hear them giggling behind his bedroom door, or cuddling on the couch. She is pretty low, and feels really lonely,

Thinks take a significant turn when she meets the Moore sisters, Cassandra and Jane. Due to a bizarre coincidence, she finds herself sitting and having tea with them, and in short order, things are looking up. Shay would do anything to have these two glamorous women like her.

Just when everything in life is falling into place, Shay learned that everything she believed to be true may be a mirage and her joy turns to fear.

If you enjoy mysteries, and psychological thrillers, you will love You Are Not Alone. For me, it took a little bit for me to really get into the story, but once I did, there was no putting this book down. I have read a lot of thrillers recently, and no matter how I looked at things, I could not figure out where the book was headed until it's surprising conclusion as Hendricks and Pekkanen begin to unveil the missing pieces of the story, that you will never see coming.

I had the great experience of seeing these authors a year or two ago at the Gaithersburg Book Festival, and knowing how they write together, makes reading their works even more fun. They are two people, like the Moore sisters, that you would want to have as your friends. However, since that is not likely, I am so appreciative of Netgalley and St. Martin's Press, for giving me the opportunity to read an e-galley of this wonderful book, in exchange for my honest feedback. It was a lovely consolation prize! ;)

You will not be sorry if you pick up your own copy of this book. It was truly a wonderful ride!

Oh, my goodness! I finished this book in two days. I've read all three of the authors' books, and I can honestly say this is my favorite one. I felt all kinds of emotions as I turned this fast-paced novel: fear, anxiety, anger, and surprise.

I cannot say too much because it does not publish until March 3rd. But, wow. Cop a copy of this book. I dare you to not feel at least one of those emotions I carried as I read.

(I took one star away because the ending felt a bit rushed.)

4/5

*Thank you Netgalley for presenting a free copy to me in return for an unbiased review*

I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review of the story.

This book is a perfect combination of suspense & psychological thriller. It is filled with twists and unexpected turns.

Shay - one of the three main characters - is annoying but is instrumental in the plot moving forward.

The sister - I understood them much better than Shay.

There are a lot of characters which can lead you to forgetting some of the character connections but they are all interesting.

I recommend this book as a good weekend read.

Wow. I’m speechless , such a wild roller coaster ride. Such a great story.
Shay meets the Moore sisters and instantly wants to be one of them. Glamorous, successful, beautiful, flawless. Shay will kill to be like them!!
I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough, this dynamic duo of authors are such masters of deception, lies and suspense! I enjoyed this book and I recommend it highly !

I really enjoyed An Anonymous Girl and The Wife Between Us, and this book did not disappoint. I was leaning towards three stars up until the last quarter of the book. If you enjoyed either of their other psychological/domestic thrillers you will enjoy this one as well.
Things that kept it from being a 5 star:
-The main character, Shay, was pretty annoying at times. I felt sorry for her sometimes, but others...
-There were a lot of ancillary characters in the "girl gang" who were introduced, given a back story on, and then never talked about again. It was hard to keep track of the group of friends at times and they didn't all seem vital to the plot line.

Things that kept it from being a 3-star:
-The twist at the end!!
-A suspenseful read with short chapters that you will fly through

Hello NetGalley! I was fortunate enough to receive a print copy of You Are Not Alone prior to receiving this DRC. I have already posted my review on Bookstagram, Goodreads, and my blog. Thanks for approving my request!

My Review

Seriously, wow, just wow! You Are Not Alone (YANA) by authors Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen is such a unique concept in the suspense & psychological thriller genre. To begin with, I thought I knew where it was going and then … I didn’t. Another notable thing about YANA is that it has a fairly large cast of characters. For me, this is usually a bad thing. If I have to pay too much attention to a large cast of main characters, I quickly lose interest and start to forget who is who. Not so in this instance. While there are three actual main characters, the secondary characters play a huge supporting role and are present in many of the chapters. One of the main characters and narrators, Shay, is an unsure and awkward 31 year-old-woman that is down on her luck. Living with her crush and his new girlfriend, she’s truly the third wheel. She’s a market researcher who is currently temping because she’s lost her job under suspicious allegations. If there’s one thing Shay knows, it’s statistics.

"Numbers never lie. Statistics, charts, percentages-they don't contain hidden agendas or shades of gray. They're pure and true. It isn't until people start meddling with them, spinning and shaping them, that they become dishonest."

A tragic occurrence puts Shay in the path of the Moore sisters, Cassandra and Jane, beautiful and successful, and to Shay, they seem to have everything she’s missing in her life. With the boost of their friendship, Shay starts to become more of the woman she longs to be. Really great things start to happen for her and her luck seems to be changing. And this is where I’m going to leave it! To say anymore would be to spoil and I think this is a book that the reader should go into without any expectations. You Are Not Alone is a page-turner and was a constant guessing game for me. It’s a thrill ride with a maze of plot twists, a fantastic storyline and a dynamic ending.

A big thank you St. Martin’s Press, authors Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen

This is a difficult review to write. Overall the book was a pleasant read with areas of suspense, but for the most part the plot took a while to advance and there were a lot of characters to keep straight. It also seemed that Shay was prone to make bad decisions or choose no course of action at all. I found myself wishing that she would have more of a backbone. Towards the end she seemed more in touch with reality, once she figured everything out.
I felt a little uncomfortable with all the stalking Shay did; it advanced the plot, but I kept thinking that there was no way she would have been able to get away with it in real life. I also was anticipating the police (or the sisters) would eventually catch up to her at the worst possible moment.
Multiple characters mean multiple POV’s. This changed with each chapter and at times it was difficult keeping everyone’s story straight, especially some of the more minor characters.
What I did like: The suspense kept building up until the end – the last 25% of the book was the best part. I could not guess the ending until almost the last pages; once I did, I was very glad things turned out the way they did. I enjoyed hating Jody, Shay’s roommate’s girlfriend. She definitely was someone to keep your eyes on and her despicableness did not disappoint.
I enjoyed the authors’ other books and will look forward to reading the next one. They are masters of the psychological twist and you can be sure each book will leave you thinking about the characters for a few days after you are done.

Hendricks and Pekkanen are clearly very talented and excel at this type of book. However, YOU ARE NOT ALONE was a slow start for me. I found Shay's sections to be a bit stilted and I had a hard time getting to know her. I was also a little bored or frustrated by the sisters during the beginning. However, the story does pick up and Shay becomes more relatable as the story goes on, even if I questioned some of her decisions.

Summary:

Shay is a lonely young lady stuck in a bad place in her life right now. She doesn’t have a full time job. Her roommate’s girlfriend is planning to move into their apartment. She is a lost soul in the middle of New York City.

Shay ends up in the wrong place at the wrong time and sees another woman who is a similar age to Shay jump in front of a subway. Shay becomes obsessive about finding out more about the deceased young woman.

When attending the funeral, Shay meets the mysterious Moore sisters, and her life will never be the same again.

My Thoughts:

Somehow Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen have an art for writing entrancing thrillers. I loved The Wife Between Us and An Anonymous Girl and this book will also be another hot book when it comes out this spring.

It took me 3 nights to finish this book. It is a quick read that will keep you guessing what is going on with these crazy Moore sisters!!!

I highly recommend this thriller!

Thanks to St. Martin’s Press and Netgalley for the advanced reader’s copy! I devoured it!!

Available March 3, 2020



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You Are Not Alone runs out of the gate with a suicide witnessed by Shay, a lonely woman struggling professionally and romantically, who can’t seem to shake off the memories. Shay attends the memorial and there, she encounters Cassandra, Jane, and a group of the deceased Amanda’s friends. As they unexpectedly befriend Shay and start elevating her stifling and lonely live into something more, something more sinister rises to the surface in the well of their intentions.

This is a difficult story to discuss without giving away the plot, but I felt the story was told well in the third person, but Shay’s first person narratives felt stilted and awkward. The characters lacked depth, and the plot twist at the end wasn’t that profound or brow raising. Predictable to a large extent, but I’d say it’s still a respectable enough thriller.

Spellbinding. Gripping. Shocking. Just a few words I’d use to describe this book. I loved reading it being twisted and turned along with the main character and finding out the facts as she did. I read this book within 24 hours as it was so gripping.

This was a really good book! I read another one by this duo and it was fantastic. This one was almost as good. I don’t want to tell you very much and spoil the book. Shay Miller wants to find love, have a great job and find good friends. Right now, she is very lonely. Then she meets the Moore sisters, Cassandra and Jane. They have the life she wants. But.
As with their other books “The wife Between Us” something is going, on. I thought the writing was every good and the story unfolded in an interesting way.
I recommend this book highly. Thank you, Net Galley. I voluntarily reviewed this advanced copy.