Channeling my inner Stefon from Saturday Night Live’s weekend update: This summer’s hottest thriller is HIS & HERS. Author Alice Feeney is back with an all-new novel of suspense that asks the question, how far can a psychological thriller go before it becomes horror? This book has everything: a serial killer, rape, animal torture, Dexter-like murder scenes, infant death, and so much more.

The audiobook also opens with a creepy manipulated voice, which initially made me wonder if something was wrong with my download. It also made me ask myself if I could make it through eight hours with that narration. Turns out that narrator is only one of three, and blessed be the casting gods that made Richard Armitage one of the others.

While the who of the whodunnit didn’t turn out to be much of a surprise for me, there were enough surprises in this dark and twisty story to keep me on my toes. This is a thrilling listen once you know what you’re in for.

Alice Feeney is back with another suspenseful thriller that I couldn't put down! This one is about a murder of a reporter, and it's told from the perspectives of a man and a woman who both potentially have motives to want this woman dead. It seemed straightforward at first, but then the story started taking turns that I didn't see coming, and I was hooked!

I love hearing thrillers on audio because it just adds another level of entertainment to it and transports me into the story. The narrators for this were excellent, although there was a third point of view - the killer's - and the audio for narrator for that was kind of distorted (on purpose) but that did make it harder for me to understand the killer's chapters. Other than that, I loved the audio!

When Anna is asked to cover a murder in a village she grew up in, she is reluctant to go. Once there, she finds herself at the heart of the investigation since the victim turns out to be her childhood friend. DCI Jack Harper is investigating the murder when things get a little more complicated. He also knows the victim, intimately. Having left that little bit of information out, he’s beginning to realize that he’s becoming a suspect in his own investigation. Alternating between Jack’s and Anna’s points of view, we are drawn into this complex and bizarre mystery. “There are two sides to every story: yours and mine, ours and theirs, His & Hers. Which means someone is always lying.”

I absolutely loved this book!!! The unreliable narrators, the unlikable characters and the way this story unfolded. There were so many twists and turns, you didn’t know who to believe. Highly recommend! I got this one on audio and it was absolutely amazing! But I’ll also be getting a physical copy for myself, it’s just that good.

His & Hers is the second book I’ve read by Alice Feeney, and it’s definitely a thriller that’s more to my tastes! I love a good mystery that presents multiple sides, keeping you on your toes to pick up on those subtle clues, not to mention the story also closes out on one hell of a fantastic twist. However, reader discretion is advised if you’re sensitive to certain topics, as this one also contains a lot of graphic depiction of unsettling themes throughout.

As for the novel’s story and plot structure, it might be a bit of a gimmick but I gave it credit for its cleverness and I thought it worked. “His” chapters are told from the perspective of police detective Jack Harper, an experienced and jaded old hand on the force who thought nothing could surprise him anymore—until his latest case that brings him to Blackdown, a quiet and peaceful English village upended by the brutal murder of a local woman. Meanwhile, chapters labeled “Hers” are told from the point-of-view of Anna Andrews, an ambitious reporter who recently lost a cushy news anchor position to return to her former job as a station correspondent. Along with her cameraman, she is called to Blackdown to cover the shocking story of the murdered woman.

From here on out, the surprises start coming at you in rapid fire. Blackdown turns out to be a significant place for Anna and Jack, as they both grew up and used to live there. The two also find out they know the murdered woman, identified as Anna’s childhood friend Rachel Hopkins, whom Jack also had been seeing recently for casual romantic dalliances. If his connection with the victim gets out, Jack knows how bad it will look, even without someone seemingly trying to plant evidence to frame him as the prime suspect. And the final surprise? Anna and Jack used to be married, but they divorced soon after the devastating death of their child which caused their relationship to fall apart. Now the two of them are thrust together again by the murder of Rachel, the situation made even more painful and difficult by the shared memories between them. But pretty soon, that awkwardness is replaced by sheer terror as a second victim is found, another woman who used to be part of Anna’s close circle of high school friends. Through a third perspective, we get to see through the eyes of the mysterious killer, who is constantly watching, plotting, and may be going after Anna next.

The author makes it no secret here that she is actively playing a game with the reader, trying to deceive and obfuscate, and I loved every moment. From the start, we are left wondering if we can trust either Jack or Anna because there are plenty of reasons given to doubt their narratives, with both having secrets to hide. Ironically, the only perspective that we can trust as the absolute truth is the killer’s, and their identify remains a mystery until the very end. In fact, the brilliant way their chapters are written does not rule them out from being literally anyone that you meet in the story—even our POV characters.

However, I also have to warn you, there is some seriously twisted, horribly sick shit in this book. Do not read if you are bothered by disturbing subjects such as animal cruelty, extreme bullying, traumatic loss of a child, sexual assault, and other such violent and unpleasant topics. This is a very dark thriller, especially in the sections that delve into Anna’s past. I’m talking the kind of stuff that makes you shake your head in disgust and wonder at the lack of humanity in some people.

As well, as with many thrillers, sometimes His & Hers can get a bit extreme and carried away with the shocks and surprises—unless, of course, that’s exactly what you signed up for. Feeney certainly isn’t the least bit shy or apologetic about throwing every kind of twist she can think of at us, which made this one a whiplash inducing read. But again, to an extent you must be willing to suspend your disbelief when it comes to the genre, so I’m not sure calling this one “over-the-top” is truly a criticism.

Ultimately, I found His & Hers very enjoyable and exactly what I wanted into a thriller, the kind that keeps you guessing until the very last moment. I also thought the book’s concept was pretty damn clever, and as difficult as it is to read at times because of its unsettling themes, I know I won’t be forgetting the story any time soon with the way it dug its claws into my heart.

Audiobook Comments: As a special bonus, I listened to the audiobook narrated by the one and only Richard Armitage alongside the equally talented Stephanie Racine, both of whom were perfect for their roles. I was especially thrilled with Armitage’s performance because I am a big fan of his work both on screen and in the audio recording booth, and his voice is especially well-suited for thrillers. I also enjoyed the voice changing/distortion effect used for the killer’s chapters, which helped to preserve the mystery. A great listen overall.

Listened on audiobook.

I liked this story and found it hard to decide which rating to give it. I feel like I missed something along the way and the story left me a bit confused. So I am a bit unsatisfied with the ending. I enjoyed the three-person POV. Loved how the author did the narration with the “killer.” For the most part liked the character development though a few characters in this story I felt lacked. You definitely need to pay attention to what is going on as there is quite a bit of back and forth in this story.

I love audiobooks and the narrators were wonderful. However, part of me wants to go back and actually read the story to see if I can figure out what I missed.

Told through the POV of “His” and “Hers”, the novel tells the story of Jack and Anna, a divorced couple. Jack is a detective and Anna is a news reporter, so they both arrive at the scene of a murder in the same town they grew up (and broke up) in.

I loved how fast-paced and creepy this one was. It started strong and immediately captured my attention but then slowly turned into your typical revenge plot driven book. The twist was wild and I didn’t see it coming, but my problem with it was that it was unbelievable and therefore I found myself rolling my eyes. Since there are not a lot of characters, it was easy to guess who was behind everything.

I liked this one but just couldn’t get invested in it and if you ask me about it a year from now, I’m unsure if I would remember the major plot points.

Wow! I couldn't have chosen a better book to start listening to audio books. Told in alternative "his" and "hers" viewpoints, this is probably the writer's best book yet and one of the bestI've read/listened to this year. The twists were delicious and added to the story instead of detracting from it. Every character had opportunities and reasons to be the killer, and it was thrilling to finally figure everything out. A big thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the arc. Highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good psychological thriller. If I could give it more than five stars, I would!!

It’s been a while since I rated a thriller 5 stars, but this one deserves it.

His and Hers tells the story of a murder from two different POVs, a female reporter and a male police officer, with some chapters narrated by the killer.

It’s one of those books where I didn't like certain characters at the beginning but did by the end, and vice versa. Where the twisted pasts are revealed slowly. Where I had no idea who the killer was for the first half of the book, then thought it was one person, and then another.

With about 30 minutes left of the book, I thought its was pretty clear who was the murderer and was a little annoyed that some things had still not been answered. Then found out it was somebody else and felt like the rug had been pulled out from under me.

I listened to the audiobook and really enjoyed it. It's narrated by a man and woman, and the killer's chapters are done in a really spooky distorted voice.

Word of warning: I thought some of the scenes were pretty graphic and disturbing, and I had a hard time listening to them.

You never really know the full story do you? Even in marriage. This book will have you guessing right up to the last chapter. You won't see it coming. At least I didn't.
A women is murdered in a small British village, and reporter Anna Andrews is reluctant to cover the case. Her ex-husband Detective Jack Harper is investigating the murders and becomes suspicious of his ex's involvement. What's she hiding? Then he become a suspect in his own murder investigation. Twisty and turny at every corner. It's psychological thriller books with a twist but with no gore.
It's interesting to note that the author was a BBC reporter for years.
Great narrations, told by 3 narrators.

This is a thriller/mystery. I have to say the audiobook was done good and I liked the narrators. I did not like the story/plot. The only that was good about this book was the last 1 hour and a half which is the ending. I felt the ending was ok, and I do not know if it made up for the beginning and middle. Before the ending the story was so boring, and I guessed some of the twist. I give it three stars because I think the narrators did a great job and the ending was ok. I was kindly provided an e-audiobook of this book by the publisher (Macmillan Audio) or author (Alice Feeney) via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review about how I feel about this book, and I want to send a big Thank you to them for that.

His & Hers starts off simple. We have two main characters, Anna Andrews and Jack Harper. Anna is a lunchtime news reporter for the BBC who, due to some interesting circumstances, gets put back on as a correspondent. She is asked to return to her hometown to report on a murder. Jack Harper is a detective who has a connection not only to Anna but also to the victim.

Throughout the novel, we learn about what is currently happening but also what has happened. These characters have pasts that Feeney really uses to comment on toxic friendships, as well as family secrets. There are layers and layers of just…terrible things that keep coming up. It keeps you on your seat and wanting to learn more! One of the most interesting things, to me, was the emotional roller coaster Feeney took you on in regards to these characters. There was something so believable about the majority of them. They all had ups and downs, highs and lows. The web and connections between all the characters were well devised.

The story is told in mostly two perspectives. The narrators for the audiobook (Richard Armitage and Stephanie Racine) did a great job bringing these characters to life. While I think if had been reading this book, I would have finished it more quickly — it was definitely a page-turner! — I found myself really liking the audiobook. Something about having the story told to me added to the spooky, creepy factor of certain scenes.

We also have a third narrator who pops up occasionally: The murderer. For the audiobook, the person narrating this part speaks through a voice changer, which again, really amplifies the creepiness of this book. As with most audiobooks, it took me a few chapters of listening to get into the narrators and really understand their flow. But once I was invested, I was 100% invested. Would I listen to these narrators again? Maybe. While I think they suited this story well, I have not yet searched out other books they have narrated.

By having the story unfold in this way, with the different narrators and POVs, with literally HIS story and HER story, both present, and past, we get to see that there is truth in both parts, lies in both parts. The truth is somewhere in the middle, as is usually the case. I am not sure how much Feeney wanted to commentate on this, but I found myself really thinking about how we see our lives and how one event happening to, let’s say, three people really do have three very different stories. We all see things differently and react differently. Because of this and how Feeney chose to bring the characters into the story, and how she chose to give out information when she did, at some point in this book, you will think everyone is the suspect!

I ended up giving this book three stars. I really enjoyed the writing and progression of the story. There were some hard parts, specifically some parts about animal cruelty, that I did not feel were necessary to the story and/or that made me just plain uncomfortable. The twisty ending, while unexpected and a great twist, wasn’t an ending I was particularly happy with. This is probably more a 3.75 star read than anything, for me.

If you are a fan of psychological thrillers, unreliable narrators, and a good mystery, this book is a must add to your TBR! Full of twists and turns, His & Hers will keep you on the edge of your seat and guessing until the last pages/minutes. I look forward to finally reading more of Feeney’s work in the future.

It’s been so long since I last read any thriller and I really enjoyed this one! I loved Alice Feeney’s writing. I was amazed at her ability to write thriller in such a poetic dreamy way. It was so beautiful.

This book was a bit slow but the tension and suspense made me keep turning the pages. It was such an easy read and kept me on my toes all along. I doubted the characters, tried to connect the dots, went back to see who said what but Alice still managed to surprise me with the most mind-blowing twist ever!!
The characters are amazing and the book has 3 perspectives—his, hers and the murderer’s.

I‘m not the hugest fan of audiobooks but this one was available for free on Netgalley so I gave it a go. I’m so glad I did because it was perfect! I also read the e-book while listening to the audio. I absolutely recommend this book to all thriller fans. It won’t disappoint. Go read it if you haven’t already!

Excellent. Surprising. Thrilling. Wonderful for thriller fans with surprising twists. Overall excited to recommend this book.

BRAVO Alice Feeney! What a WILD and CRAZY ride! Twisted and tense. Dark and desperate. Disturbing and delicious. And can I just say the audio ramped all thes things up... way UP! Richard Armitage and Stephanie Racine definitely elevated the creep factor with their spot on narration. The story is told from three perspectives his, hers, and that of the killers. On the audio the voice of the killer was downright spine chilling! Not even going to touch on the plot of this one, it is best gone into without knowing much of anything. Just know it’s an electric page turner with an unexpected ending.

<b> there are three sides to every story. His side. Her side. And the TRUTH!</b>

*** Big thank you to Flatiron, Macmillan Audio, and Libro FM for my gifted copy of this book. All opinions are my own. ***

Anna Andrews is a bit of a mess. She is an alcoholic drowning her many troubles in booze. She returns to work as a newscaster to discover that she has lost her job to the chic Cat Jones. She is frustrated to be relegated to doing fieldwork, but when she hears about a murdered woman in the little village where she grew up, she grabs a cameraman and sets off, hoping that the scandal will be enough to get her back on the air. But when she gets to Blackstone she realizes that her ex-husband, Jack, is the lead detective. And the victim was a friend of hers in school. But then it gets worse when more women turn up dead. And they all went to school with Anna. Who is killing off these women and why?

Not a lot of exciting things happen in Blackstone so when Jack Harper is called to work a homicide is a little excited for the change of pace. Until he gets to the scene and realizes the deceased is the woman he had sex with the night before. He becomes even more concerned when it looks like somebody is trying to frame him. But then more women in a picture with his ex-wife end up dead, he starts to believe that she may have had something to do with it. Anna may be a mess, but is she a killer?

I was able to listen to His & Hers in audiobook form thanks to NetGalley. I love to listen to audiobooks because they give the listener a unique perspective of the story. In this case the chapters alternate perspectives. Anna or "Her", Jack, or "Him." And the killer, whose voice is disguised. Both Jack and Anna were really damaged characters - understandable given their tragedy, but still, a mess is a mess. Anna goes back and tells you the story of her sixteenth birthday and you really start to understand just how horrible Rachel, Helen, and Zoe were at the time. Like disgustingly horrible, consider that a warning. It is just one of the reasons why Anna is a hot mess. I will say that I thought I had figured it out - twice. And I was wrong both times. CLICK HERE FOR SPOILERS I love it when an author tricks me!

Bottom Line - Alice Feeney has written a psychological thriller that will truly keep you guessing to the very end. And it will leave you speechless when the truth is revealed, that I promise you.

"There are two sides to every story: yours and mine, ours and theirs, His and Hers. Which means that someone is always lying".

This book is one wild ride. Just when you think you have it all figured out it twists again. I "knew" what was going on and the last 15 min blew my mind. I listened to this on audio and the voices were captivating. There is one voice that was so creepy. This book takes place in present and in the memories of the past going through Anna's 16th birthday and what she believes is the beginning of the events that take place. I highly recommend this read as it was the perfect thriller. This book is out now, get your copy today!
Thank you @netgalley and @macmillanAudio for the advanced audio copy for my honest review in return.

“People tend to see what they want in the people they love. They reshape them inside their heads, twisting them into the people they wish they were instead of the people they are. “

"His & Hers" is the first thriller written by Alice Feeney that I have read, and I am certain it won't be the last. The audiobook is longer than 10 hours and I listened to it in less than 3 days, on a regular narration pace. I had a very hard time putting it down, and there were times I had to rewind it fearing that I might have missed a clue. The suspense and pacing worked very well for me, and while the ending crossed my mind at some point, there were many twists and turns I did not see coming.

The plot kicks off with a murder in a small town. The journalist in charge of covering the case is Anna Andrews, a BBC correspondent with connections to the small town the murder took place in. The detective in charge of investigating the murder is Jack Harper, who lives in the same small town. Both know the murder victim, but neither of them admits to the connection to their colleagues. Both know more than they let on, and both admit to telling lies when it serves their interest. The chapters alternate between Anna's perspective and Jack's perspective, and every once in a while we get the perspective of the killer, that shares details about themselves and the murder that sent my mid racing every time trying to put pieces together. Almost every chapter, especially in the second half of the book, ends in a cliffhanger, which was very unfortunate for my family because every time I'd tell them I'm putting it away in a few minutes, I'd end up jumping in the next chapter to see what was going to happen next.

As expected from an adult thriller, it does get pretty graphic at times. I don't typically include trigger warning information in my reviews, but there were some parts in the book that made me uneasy. There are scenes of bullying, sexual violence, as well as descriptive animal cruelty. While the first two are relevant to the plot, I personally thought nothing would have been taken away from the great mystery and suspense if the animal cruelty would have been left out.

The narration of the audiobook is phenomenal. There are two narrators, one for Anna and one for Jack, as well as a third, altered voice narrator for the killer. That last voice was outright creepy and listening to those chapters in the dark definitely made me feel uneasy. Even though the audiobook was over 10 hours, I felt like I flew through it, both due to the plot but also due to the perfect flow of the narration. I personally feel like the audiobook format enhanced the suspense of the book for me, so I highly recommend people experience it this way.

I would definitely recommend this one to fans of thrillers and fans of having their minds played with.
Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the opportunity to listen to "His & Hers" for free in exchange for my honest opinion.

His & Hers had terrific potential, but it suffers from a bad case of too much - too many unlikable characters, and I mean really unlikable, too much back and forth between unreliable narrators, and I can't believe I'm saying this but too many red herrings. At one point, I'm pretty sure every single character had said, done, or thought something that made them suspicious. As far as time inside the characters' heads, we have Anna and Jack, which is the bulk of the book, but we also get the occasional chapter from our killer, who could be Anna or Jack either one or any number of other characters. Everybody has the opportunity at some point in the book and the same goes for motive. In fact, there are various comments and thoughts throughout the book that can lead you to suspect most anyone. In most cases, I would say that twists I don't see coming are a good thing, but some of these were just completely over the top, especially one toward the end. There's a point close to the end when we're hearing from Anna, and honestly, had the book ended with that chapter, I likely would've rated it higher. Instead, it goes on and ventures into some pretty improbable territory. Anything is possible, I suppose, but this was just a little too much for me. It kind of felt like it had to go on just to get one more twist in, only that one more twist didn't work for me. The pacing was another problem for me. It started out well, and the author does provide a pretty good hook at the beginning, and from there it's a mix of really good storytelling and some serious lags in the pace. Those slow parts walk the edge of boring, and then it picks back up again with a decent hook. It just bounces between fast and slow a lot. As this is the audio format, I should mention that we have dual narration done by Richard Armitage and Stephanie Racine. Now, for the most part, Armitage and Racine do a solid job with this book, except for the chapters from the killer's point of view. As I mentioned, those chapters could be anyone, so they're done a bit differently than Anna's or Jack's chapters. It kind of sounds like the person is speaking through a voice changer, and I suppose it's effective. My problem is that while it distorted the voice, it also made it sound as though the person had their mouth full. It was just shy of muffled. I realize that I'm in the minority here, but it is what it is. In the end, I liked the narrators well enough that I'd listen to them again, but the story has left me disappointed.

I could not stop listening! Absolutely addicting! This psychological thriller will have you speeding your way through. I still can’t get over how it ends!! If you want a book that has you guessing who the “killer” is the whole time, then this is your book! There are 3 POV’s throughout the book, His, Hers and the mysterious and creepy voice of the “killer”. Do not listen to the killer’s chapters in the dark, goosebumps the entire time! I cannot recommend this audiobook enough, you need to start this book now (well not if it’s night time lol).

“There are two sides to every story: yours and mine, ours and theirs, His & Hers. Which means someone is always lying.”

HER: Anna Andrews is finally living her dream as a TV presenter of the BBC's lunchtime news, when one day it all changes. Anna is asked to cover a murder in Blackdown and is not excited at the opportunity. It turns out the victim is one of Anna’s childhood friends. As the case progresses, she realizes that she may have more of a larger role in this case than she initially thought.

HIS: DCI Jack Harper is the lead on the murder case in Blackdown. When he eventually learns of the victim’s identity, he decides to keep the fact that he knew her a secret; deleting text messages and any other evidence of them knowing one another.

It’s so hard writing this review because I do not want to give anything away. I honestly think it is best to go into this one blind. It’s so worth it and the twists will have your heart pounding!!

A very special thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for sharing this ARC in exchange for my honest review!

The BLUE Review🖊

BRIEF: HIS & HERS by Alice Feeney is an unsettling psychological thriller told through two dysfunctional perspectives about a killing spree in a small English town.

LIKES: It’s a dark, fast-paced, easy read with plenty of plot twists and surprises. The audiobook keeps the guessing alive with the killer’s narrative done through a voice-changer effect.

UTILITY: The story is written well enough to make you wonder just who you can trust. Warnings: animal abuse, grooming, rape, infant death, infidelity.

EXPERIENCE: Unfortunately, this was a miss for me. The plot was a bit bizarre and outrageous. Despite the ebook and audiobook crossover, I still needed a more plausible reason for murder on this level. If you want to take a chance on it because of the other rave reviews, then do the audiobook, but note the trigger warnings