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Oh my gosh! The suspense in this book goes all the way to the very end! The use of the main character's obsession with statistics is something I really related to. These authors have another 5 star book! I loved everything about it! It definitely kept me guessing and speculating about what was going to happen. I love books like this! Just when I think I've got it all figured out there's another twist! I hope they write many more books because I will buy them all!
You Are Not Alone is SURE to become a quick favorite of suspense lovers everywhere! This powerhouse writing team is back with their newest hit as they continue to prove why they are the best. On par with their previous penning The Wife Between Us, this is a book not to be missed!
Shay Miller is lonely, she may not know it yet, but her life lacks fullness. Then one morning she witnesses a suicide in the metro and her life is never to be the same. Through the death of Amanda, Shay begins to obtain friends, but are they really genuine friends or is there something more there?
The talent seeps out of Hendricks and Pekkanen and straight on to the pages. Creepy, witty, and ever twisted You Are Not Alone may be one of the best books 2020 has to offer.
*Disclaimer: A review copy was provided by the publisher. All opinions are my own.
Another great book by these authors! Everything was kept just far enough out of reach that I couldn't connect all of the dots.
Wow..... I have read practically all of Sarah Pekkanan's individuality-writteb novels, and all of the two author's collaborations, and this is absolutely my FAVORITE of all the aforementioned novels. I was blown away by how well the authors made farfetched situations seem completely plausible without losing the fright-factor. It is SO well written, and never seemed to lag or lose pace. The very thought of two (three) spectacularly well-connected, conniving, manipulative sisters being able to turn your life upside down for essentially being in the wrong place at the right time is a HORRIFYING thought....yet it was the unfortunate reality for our poor protagonist, Shay. All she craves is love, a little connection to other people, and the sisters prey upon that to try to set Shay up for a previous crime they'd committed. It sounds so wild, but makes perfect sense as the story unfolds. All ends were tied up nicely, and the ending was executed perfectly, with no ridiculous, obvious loose ends.... 5 out of 5 stars, easily. Another hit for both authors-- cannot wait to read future books by these two, as they seem to get better with each novel they write together.
I loved this book! Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen are phenomenal writers and all three of their books I haven't been able to put down! Thank you for the chance to read and review this ARC. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants an edge of your seat read!
Wow... just finished this thrill ride. The book started off slow, but ended up sucking me in pretty quickly. I didn’t like it as much as The Wife between us, but it wats still a great read. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free copy in exchange for review.
4.5/5 stars
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martins Press for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I was absolutely not able to put this book down. It has to be the best collaboration between Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen. I was totally sorry to see the last page come up, I was enjoying the story and the characters that much.
Shay Miller is minding her own business waiting for a subway train in New York City when she sees a woman in a green polka-dot dress jump in front of the train. As she learns more about this nurse named Amanda she gets drawn into a crazy scheme that could very well end her life as well. A group of women, sisters Cassandra and Jane Moore, along with Stacey, Valerie, Beth, and Daphne seem to be self-appointed vigilantes. Until her suicide, Amanda had been a part of this close knit circle that set about righting the perceived wrongs that have happened to them and those close to them.
As Shay slowly begins to piece together what is happening around her, she reaches the chilling conclusion that she is being set-up for something by these women. As everything she thought falls apart around her, she training as a data analyst might be the only thing that saves her as she desperately hopes the police believe her.
This is definitely one of the best books I have read this year and I honestly hope there will be another one soon from this writing duo. Definitely 10 stars out of 5.
Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced reader’s copy
I liked this one fine, just not as much as I’d wanted too. A bit over the top and characters a bit too flat. Just good enough. 3.5 rounded up.
This collaboration of Hendricks and Pekkanen just keep getting better. I thoroughly enjoyed this fast-paced suspense/thriller and the way the story unfolded. This is one of those suspense books that you don't want to put down, but at the same time, you don't want it to end. If you enjoy psychological thrillers and suspense, you will like this one. #netgalley #youarenotalone
The talented duo has done a wonderful writing job on this read!
A very different book with lots of surprises! Shay, the lonely main character, is drawn in by sisters Cassandra and Jane. The reader is kept in suspense wondering what Shay has got herself mixed up with. This, after Shay witnesses a train suicide...
Many twists - an extremely enjoyable book!
As always, Many Thanks to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for a super read!
Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for an advanced copy!
You Are Not Alone tells the story of Shay Miller, a woman in New York City, who has no job, lives with her ex-boyfriend that has already moved on to another woman and just has no sense of belonging. That is until she is introduced to Cassandra and Jane Moore, successful, beautiful and strong women - everything Shay wishes she could be. Once she becomes involved in the sisters live's, things start to look brighter for Shay; obstacles become easily handled and it's all in thanks to the Moore sisters' help. Though, things that sound too good to be true, usually are...
I recently read The Wife Between Us and seemed to have enjoyed that one, more than You Are Not Alone. Though this was written very well, I found some parts very slow and it was hard for me to pick back up. Though, knowing how much I enjoyed the former book, I continued on, hoping for a great ending - which I did end up getting.
This is the 3rd book I’ve read by the power co-authors Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen and this novel is even better than its predecessors.
You are Not Alone begins with a tense scene in which a young woman, Shay, witnesses another woman commit suicide. From there the story becomes a slow burn psychological thriller as the reader sees the impact of this event on Shay and how her reaction to it begins to shapes her decisions and have a pervasive effect on her life. The story is well paced, giving the reader a constant sense of foreboding without letting the story drag or become rushed. The multiple narrators worked very well too- sometimes that choice can feel contrived or like a sloppy way to dole out information, but these authors gave us fully developed characters for each narrator, and the viewpoints truly added to the story.
The ending avoided implausible or contrived plot elements and instead the novel built to a suspenseful and exciting conclusion in keeping with the high bar set by the authors in their previous two novels. This book is not to be missed!
Thank you so much for the amazing opportunity to read this book! I love Hendricks and Pekkanen and have enjoyed all three books by them thus far. I do think this was my favorite! It started on the slower side as I wasn’t entirely sure how things were linking together, but I ended up totally engaged and consumed by it. I read the last half of the book in one sitting! Can’t wait to recommend to friends.
I’m having a bit of a hard time reviewing this one. I have enjoyed every novel that Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen have written, perhaps with this one being my least favourite. This one fell a bit short for me with a lot of unrealistic moments. The beginning seemed promising, but I found myself skipping through the end because it became a bit much.
I went from absolutely loving to absolutely hating certain characters over the course of the book, which I imagine was the intent.
**Rounded down from 4.5
I have now read all three of the novels that these two women have written together and, although I have enjoyed each, this was without a doubt my favorite. I love that Hendricks and Pekkanen always put out stories featuring strong-minded women and this was no exception. I have gotten fairly used to their novels revolving around a toxic/abusive romantic relationship but this one took on a whole new plot and did it WONDERFULLY. I cannot really go into any details without ruining important parts of the story, so I will simply say that this is my favorite story line that they have produced. The suspense was killing me throughout the entire thing; Hendricks and Pekkanen are extremely skilled in building up tension at that perfect moments through their words. Even though certain "twists" become apparent early on, I was truly not expecting that ending and I LOVED it. The one critique I had while reading was that it became a little difficult to keep up with all of the women (and POVs) at times just because there were so many, but overall, the story flowed really well and kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time.
This was probably my least favorite of the authors' books, but still so good and enthralling. I will read anything they write!!
WOW! This dynamic due have done it again. An edge of your seat wild ride of a thriller.
Shay Miller's life is dramatically altered when she witnesses Amanda Evinger's suicide by subway train.
Chapters alternate between Shay, Cassandra & Jane, an other characters getting a turn to share the story.
'If there was a 6/5 this would receive it!!!
Thank you St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read this ARC. Release date is March 3, 2020.
Let me begin this review with stating that this is by far my favorite Greer Hendricks novel to date! So much fun!
Shay Miller is just your every day average woman trying to make it in NYC. She has a less than satisfying job and she lives with a room mate that she is secretly in love with and has to endure his girlfriends giggles in the next room making home the last place she wants to be.
While waiting at a train platform one day the unthinkable happens. She witnesses a lovely young woman jump to her death and the vision haunts her waking and sleeping hours. She becomes nearly obsessed with finding out about this woman. After hearing about a memorial service for her she decides she will attend and here she is introduced to the Moore sisters.
Never have you ever met sisters like these before.
From here a cat and mouse game ensues that is a devilish delight to read about. You sort of know what's happening as the story unfolds but to witness it all come together is nothing short of fantastic. 4 stars!
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for providing me with a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.
I really enjoyed this book, the characters were well developed. It had an interesting plot. I would be interested in reading more