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I loved this book and raced through it! After having read their first two I knew I wouldn't be disappointed and this was one great thrill ride! When Shay--who is desperate for a job, friends, and a boyfriend--meets Jane and Cassandra after watching a stranger throw herself on the subway tracks, she finally feels like she's been accepted into an elite group. And she has...but she has no idea what's in store for her! Little does she know that there is a "plan" in place and all of their gestures of friendship are, in reality, more ominous than she can imagine. Told from alternating perspectives, the novel follows both Shay and the scheming young women as they plot their course that's bound for disaster; the only question is who will win and who will lose?

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Another fantastic book by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen. Loved this book. I think it's their best one yet! I enjoyed the setting and how the characters alternated telling their story each chapter. I will most definitely be recommending this book, Thank you for the advanced copy. I could not put it down!!

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I think I will be in the minority with this book but I found it 'just o.k.'. I found it slow, and difficult to get a grasp on the plot until well past the halfway point. Essentially the book is about a nerdy young woman living in NYC and her relationship with two sisters. It's full of surprises that I did not see coming, which I liked. But to me, it read like a Young Adult novel, the lead character was really immature and naive.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the chance to read and review this book.

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Shay witnessed a young woman jump to her death on a subway platform. As someone who is going through a lot of personal turmoil at the time, she becomes invested in finding out everything she can about the jumper, which leads her to the Moore sisters, who are very interested in Shay but for different reasons...

I had read Anonymous Girl and The Wife Between Us, so when I saw a new book from the pair was coming out I jumped at the chance to read it. This is my favorite of the three, I read it in one sitting! This was a unique concept for a thriller and there were some twists that I really didn’t see coming! I will definitely be recommending it when it is released!

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Shays on a downward spiral in life. She’s single, she’s lonely, and recently unemployed. The Moore sisters are drawn to Shay’s loneliness taking her in as a friend. This sisterhood of women build confidence in other women offering protection and support. Shay is taken by the Moore sisters generosity and is all too eager to become accepted by them.

Overall:
The story is comprised of multiple points of view but it’s mostly Shay and the Moore sisters whose point of view is given, the majority of the time.
It’s a dialogue driven story. The authors take their time developing the characters allowing the reader time to acclimate to them. We get to study patterns and habits observing the behaviors of each character.

Very little is revealed. They don’t want to give too much away. It’s a clever plot with unexpected twists and turns.

Character driven story with important timelines headlining a few chapters. The story is comprised of three parts. This is a visually stimulating book where I can actively image the scenes playing out before me. The story was choreographed at a steady pace. There were smooth transitions leading to a spectacular ending.
Greer keeps the reader questing every step of the way. Just when you think you have a handle on what’s going on a new twist is thrust your way having you reconsider your theory. It’s well executed and written strategically well.

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Shay was down on her luck. She got laid off and stuck in an apartment with a guy who doesn’t look at her as anything more than just a friend. She just witnessed a woman jumping off a subway platform to her death. After befriending the sisters, Cassandra and Jane, things seem to look up for Shay. She got a new job, a makeover and a new place to live. The beautiful and powerful duo has everything that Shay can dream of: money, looks and a friendship that Shay has always dreamt of. Finally, Shay feels like she belongs. What can possibly go wrong?

Brilliantly written, and I dove right in. This is Hendricks and Pekkanen best work yet to date. The layout of the story was masterful. The mystery was built as the story moved along as opposed to slowly revealing. Which kept me reading and guessing along a way. The statistics that the authors woven into the story were smart. A little truth in all the lies. What I found weird was the fact that Cassandra and Jane were always together in the story. If I was Shay, I would find that to be a little uneasy. The ending was not to be disappointed. There were many clues to the lies within the characters, but it’s easily overlooked. Read carefully and enjoy. 

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for letting me read this fabulous ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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When the publishing company sent me an email asking if I wanted to review this ARC, because I reviewed the previous two titles by these authors, I was over the moon. Jumping for joy. I immediately accepted it and sat down and read the book over the course of 8 hours. I would of been done sooner if I didn't have to adult. Adulting sucks.
As with the two other two novels, this was riveting. 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 seamlessly.
Shay is one of those women 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....or is it Shay 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. Don't miss this book or any of the other two by this set of authors. They are on my can't miss list to read.

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Thanks for the ARC Net Galley

I enjoyed the first one and here I think Greer and Sarah have done it yet again.

The thriller part for me is that the p[lot lines are fresh, not a rehash of the last thing.

P.S. Beware those subways :)

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For anyone who has read The Wife Between Us or An Anonymous Girl, it's safe to say that when Hendricks and Pekkannen team up, the readers are in store for a treat and this is certainly the case with You Are Not Alone. When Shay witnesses a woman jump in front of an oncoming subway, she is strangely sucked into the life that the woman left behind - through her friends and more. Watching You Are Not Alone unfold is a truly fun ride that will have you guessing and needing to turn the pages faster to find out what happens next!

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Shay Miller can be standing 5 feet away from you and you wouldn't notice her.
Cassandra and Jane Moore are noticed everywhere they go.
Shay is lonely, has nothing and no one. And the Moore sisters have everything, and now they want Shay.

I really enjoyed this book.
So rarely do I find a book in this genre where I have no idea whats going on.
And until the last couple of pages... I had no clue what I was reading, and that was a great feeling.
To know that anything can happen.

This is the kind of book that you will not want to put it down. And when you are forced to put it down, you will could the hours till you can pick it back up.

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One moment, by chance. Seeing one woman’s death by suicide on the subway. That’s all it takes for Shay to be thrown more off-kilter than she already is.

She’s in a vulnerable place when she meets the Moore sisters and is thrilled when they begin to support her as the friends she needs in the aftermath of witnessing death. But as the sisters pull Shay into their glamorous world, is it really what she wants or is she just pretending to be someone else?

Although this was not my favorite thriller by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, it certainly kept my interest! As usual, the author duo writes from varied character standpoints, as well as back and forth from past to present. It switches like these and the slight insight into each character’s thoughts that make this story move quickly. If you enjoyed An Anonymous Girl and The Wife Between Us, pick this one up, too!

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TEN STARS!

Do not miss this one. OMG this book was incredible! I've never read anything like it, and probably never will again (unless these women write another book). A heck of a ride, an amazing plot, and a twist you won't see coming. Couldn't put it down. It's hard to describing be, but ten stars doesn't even cut it. Amazing story. These women can really write!!

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Another excellent thriller from Hendricks and Pekkanen! After a lonely young woman witnesses a suicide in a New York subway station, she becomes obsessed with the victim's life and insinuates herself into her circle of friends.

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If you liked The Wife Between us and Anonymous Girl you will love this to! These authors have a very particular writing style. They lead you and build the backstory the first half of the book then towards the middle they deliver a twist so huge your head spins by the time the ending rolls around so much has happened I can barely take it! Must read for fans of their previous books!!!

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A psychological thriller with the emphasis on thriller. An exciting twenty-two seconds turns into a great read. Lots of twists and turns and a variety of perspectives keep the reader Guessing and reading.

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I read An Anonymous Girl recently and found the plot to be quite innovative and thrilling, so when I saw this book on NetGalley, I requested it without hesitation. You Are Not Alone is fast-paced and intriguing. And, while I must admit that I enjoyed other books by this author pairing slightly more, I still ended up finishing this novel almost in one sitting.

This is a hard thriller to review without giving too much away, but if you're looking for a novel that delves into the complexities of female friendship, you won't be disappointed (even if you end up guessing certain elements of the twist)!

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this novel for review.

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Wow! This was a great read!! Fast paced. Couldn’t put it down. The writing was great and story kept me in the edge.

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WOW. After DNF’ing 3 books I am so happy I was able to read this. I was super addicted and when I was not reading it I was thinking about it constantly wanting to finish it so bad. It was an intense, fast paced psychological thriller and I loved every part.

The protagonist, Shay, is naive and desperate to make friends with the Moore sisters after Amanda’s suicide. I cringed at the things she does to get in their circle of friendship. But, the more desperate she gets, the more she dismisses the red flags.
Cassandra and Jane are fashionable, rich, successful and sweet af so how can you NOT want to be friends? Ok, I see where Shay is coming from now.

There were quite a few characters in this book and even though I got lost a couple times trying to figure out who was who, I didn’t care, the story was so good. I love stories with multiple POV’s, this one had 6.

I loved the interesting statistics and facts in Shay’s data book/journal. It was in almost each of the chapters. Freeway is a West Coast term? Who knew?

The plot twist was so good! Totally unexpected!

Probably one of my favorite books I’ve read in 2019, hands down.

Thank you St. Martin’s Publishing Group for sending this to me!!!!!!!

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Wow! This was a very fast read, I didn’t want to put it down. You just wanted to get to the end to find out what the sisters really wanted with Shay. I could definitely see this book turn into a movie. Thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy.

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I'm going to be a bit evasive so I don't spoil anything!

I imagine it's hard to read YOU ARE NOT ALONE by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen & not be sucked in. Right off the bat, something wild & scary happens. It's intense, unexpected & sets the stage for a thrill ride. Like, what is going on?

We meet these women, there's three to start & later we meet more. Honestly, it's a tiny bit hard to keep everyone straight, But, the authors shine here because they give us just enough tidbits to differentiate the women. Thank you for that!

Shay is having a rough time. I have ZERO patience for weak & unreliable female characters in thrillers. I will say Shay got on my nerves at times. Overall, I felt something for her. I wanted to see what happened to her in the story.

I love the alternating perspectives of the women and I love the time jumps between past & present. Yes, it might seem like a lot, but the authors pull it off. Throughout reading YOU ARE NOT ALONE, I'm intrigued, curious & trying to piece it all together.

I didn't guess the ending & I think this is a book thriller & suspense fans will connect with. There's definitely creepy vibes that will keep you turning the pages late at night.

Special thanks to St. Martin's Press for our gifted review copy.

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