Book Review⠀
His and Hers by Alice Feeney ⠀
On publication day....what!?⠀
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His and hers, two sides to every story.⠀
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Just when you think you’ve got it all figured out Alice Feeney pulls the rug out from under you. ⠀
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I listened to this and highly recommend the audiobook version. The narrators were great and contributed to the creep-factor. ⠀
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His and Hers was a quick-paced, twisty turn of a read and I recommend you pick it up today! ⠀
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Thanks @Netgalley and @macmillanaudio⠀For this free audiobook
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You don’t want to miss this “who done it” thriller. It is artfully written with three interwoven narratives: His, Hers and the killer’s. He is Detective Jack Harper and ex-husband of Her. Her being newsreader Anna Andrews, who was just ousted from her dream job. They were happily married until tragedy wrecked their family. Years later, they are covering the same murder in Blackdown, a quintessentially British village that Anna hoped to never return to. Being back forces Anna to relive her high school experience and the harm she caused at the expense of friendship. Were these teenage pranks enough to evoke revenge years later? Why was evidence planted in Jack’s car? All I know is that Anna and Jack are both hiding something but are their secrets worth killing to keep?
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Overall, a fabulously written book and a fabulous audiobook. I especially loved the three distinct voice, one for each narrator. It added to the audiobook and made it come alive. I could have sworn that there was some mother daughter murder team action going on but definitely not what actually happened.
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I posted my review on my goodreads account and on my Instagram page (@dc_booknerd) today 7/28

This was an amazing book that kept me on edge the entire time. Not only was the plot great but the audio was amazing as well. I love when audio books have voice changes. Plus, the voice effect made it even better.

Thanks Netgalley and Flatiron books for giving me the chance to listen to this new audio book.

I was lucky enough to win a paperback ARC of this book, as well as, listen to the audiobook early! Being able to listen while following along in the book was so fun! This book was amazing, possibly my favorite Alice Feeney book to date, and that’s saying a lot because they’ve all been 5 stars books for me! The twists and turns just kept coming and with every single one I was shocked to find out I had been wrong in my predictions! Don’t miss this book, and if you have the chance listen to the audiobook! You won’t regret it!

This book was a trip! I loved everything about it. I never do audio books, but this is an audio I recommend for everyone. The killer’s voice in this is SO CREEPY! I always got anxious when a chapter was coming to an end because you never know when he’s going to pop in there! I was convinced I knew what was going on the whole time. Nope! Start to finish this was brilliant and I legit had nightmares for the two nights I was listening to it! If you’re going to read this one, I 100% recommend the audio!

Thank you NetGalley and McMillan Audio for a free ALC in exchange for an honest opinion.

I think this was put together very well. We have alternating POVs between Anne, Jack (they’re divorced) and the killers. I loved the parts where we went back in time to see Anne as a 16 year old in an all girls school and how all of these murdered girls were her friends at a point! I loved the twists in this story. At the end, the author had the killer clearly explain why they did it. The voices for Jack and Anne were wonderful! I enjoyed listening to them which kept me even more engaged into this audiobook. The killers creepy voice was eerie but perfect because it hid the gender of the killer.

To me, I found the killer right away because of amount of mentions and how suspicious some things were around that character but none the less, I was still excited to get to the end to see if I was correct. At one point I thought I was totally wrong since another character looked like they were the killer.

My first Netgalley audiobook. The excitement! Getting all comfy in the only quiet place in the house (a.k.a. the toilet in the bathroom), dropping my pants, dimming the lights. Putting my noise cancelling head phones on and waiting for the Netgalley app to start playing. It starts.
I was lucky I already dropped them or I would've shat my pants from the sound that came through the speakers. Holy goddamn hell, it's what I imagine 'voices' sound like when I read about people who mention the voices in their head "made them do terrible things". Was the app crap? My headphones broken again? The diabolical voice continued and that's when I realised this was the distorted voice of the killer. In-ffing-genious!

After this shockingly great start, I pretty much devoured the rest of this audiobook, which has three narrators: one for 'him' a.k.a. DCI Jack Harper, one for 'her', a.k.a. news reporter Anna Andrews, and one for the killer, who could pretty much be anyone. *insert suspenseful music*

I honestly can't say much else without revealing too much. The blurb mentions " <i>His & Hers is a fast-paced, complex, and dark puzzle that will keep listeners guessing until the very end. </i>" Damn rights it is. I even laughed at the end of the book. Not because the situation became a laughable matter or anything, just...*mind blows*. I found out I'm a huge sucker for plot twists and this book is a valhalla for plot twist lovers. I think the term might even be twisted plot here.

Why not 5 stars, you might wonder? Because A. frugal is my middle name, and B. I zoned out a few times when stereotypical shit became too stereotypical.

Recommending it? Hell yeah. Especially the audiobook. If you're an audiobook newbie, this might be the one to pull you in (and make you too lazy to use your eyes for reading afterwards).

<i> Huge thanks to Macmillan Audio for providing me with an early copy of the audiobook via Netgalley </i>

His & Hers - Alice Feeney
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Book synopsis: When a woman is murdered in Blackdown village, newsreader Anna Andrews is reluctant to cover the case. Anna's ex-husband, DCI Jack Harper, is suspicious of her involvement, until he becomes a suspect in his own murder investigation. Someone is lying, and some secrets are worth killing to keep.

Happy #pubday to this book!

This thriller is unlike any other I have read this year. Told from multiple perspectives, never knowing if you are being lied to or not, and full of red herrings and misdirections: Feeney has crafted a truly engaging thriller. Nothing is ever as it seems, and Feeney drops tiny hints and clues all over the story, making you think you know what’s going on, when you definitely don’t. This novels biggest strength is the way that it interacts with the reader through the prose and narrative.

That being said, I didn’t find myself enjoying the time I had with this book. It was fun to try to guess what was going on, but every character in this novel spends the majority of their time miserable, and I found that to be a bit off putting. The two main perspectives are both hurt and grieving, and so much of that pours off the page, that it is hard to have a “good time” reading this book.

In addition to that, some truly horrifying and awful things happen in this book. Some passages were truly sickening to read, and while I enjoy a good thrill, I don’t enjoy feeling disgusted- and I definitely was multiple times in this book.

That being said, if you can handle some heavy material and are looking for a book to keep you on the edge of your seat with a head full of questions, this might be the book for you.

The narrator is fabulous. I am giving this book ten stars. Make sure you have plenty of time to dedicate to this twisty and dark roller coaster of a ride because it's an edge of your seat read. A must read. One of 2020's best books yet. Must have top spot on your TBR stack. You'll never guess who it is. Happy listening!

This book kept me listening, but I'm not sure audio was the best format of the story FOR ME. The 3 narrators had very different voices, which was very helpful, but it was still one of those books that was kind of hard to follow, as each chapter was date and time-stamped, and it was hard to keep track in audio format.

That said: I did not see the twist at the end, and I enjoyed my time listening.

I received an electronic audiobook copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I listened to this one on audiobook. One of the narrators is the amazing Richard Armitage. He has a great voice so I knew I wanted to listen to this one. It kept me guessing until the very end. I thought I had it all figured out. But I couldn’t have been more wrong. It’s told from 3 points of view. Of course, His & Hers and the other POV is the truth. Jack & Anna have been divorced for years but a murder in the town where they met brings them together. They never stopped loving each other. But is 1 of them a murderer?

Wow, wow, WOW! Alice Feeney you have outdone yourself with this one and it just might be my favorite suspense thriller of 2020. When I read stories like this I always try to guess who the killer is, as I am sure most people do. The typical switch from one theory to another happened naturally but they were always proven incorrect. ⁣
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The story is told in three POVs: His, hers, and our unknown killer. If I can recommend one thing, other than picking up this book of course, it would be to choose the audiobook version. The narration was profound and the voice of the killer - ekk so creepy!⁣
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Other than that I am not going to tell you anything about this book. Go in blind! When you are finished be sure to message me so we can chat because this is a book I am not going to forget for a long time.⁣

His and Hers
I received an audio version of this book from NetGalley and to say that this thriller is one of the best I have ever listened to is an understatement!! I don’t want to give too much away but this book has 3 narrators- Jack (His), Anna (Hers) and the killer. I will say there were so many twists and turns and by about 60% into the story I thought the killer could have been Jack, Anna, Jack’s partner, Anna’s cameraman, an old classmate of the dead women, Anna’s mom with dementia and quite grant I was even suspicious of the random people I passed while I was walking and listening to this. I will say and I know this is mean I’m not surprised that someone killed Rachel - I’m surprised someone hadn’t killed her earlier.
Anyway... this book is ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and it’s an absolutely addictive read!! Thanks @netgalley for the opportunity to listen and review. This is my 2nd audiobook through NetGalley and I can’t wait to my next listen through them!

Thank you, Alice Feeney, Macmillan Audio, and NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook!

I will never forget the shock I felt when I listened to Alice Feeney’s debut novel, Sometimes I Lie. I also enjoyed her second novel, I Know Who You Are. So needless to say I was overjoyed when I received a copy of His and Hers, Alice Feeney’s third thriller. There are three sides to this story. His, Hers, and the truth. Anna Andrews is a BBC presenter and it is her dream job. Her job has become her life after her separation from her husband, Jack Harper after the loss of their child. Jack Harper is a detective with the police in a small village. His and Anna’s worlds collide again with the death of a former acquaintance. Jack’s involvement with the deceased puts him on edge as suspicion surrounds him. However, Anna knows the victim as well, and the past is a dark corner she doesn’t want to think about, but it will soon come to light.

Sweet Jesus, I love Alice Feeney’s work! This book is a dark and complex puzzle that just gets more complicated after every page. There was a point where the audiobook had about 45 minutes left but the plot seemed to be complete…I should have known better. This is not a book you will forget! I have never been able to predict Alice Feeney’s endings which is HUGE for me. Nothing turns me off more than a predictable ending but this book kept me on my toes the entire time. At first, I was unsure. The suspense was building up but I needed a twist…I guess that is why they say, “be careful what you wish for!”

I love the characters. They are all flawed and have dark and complex histories which just adds to the unpredictable nature of the book. I must mention some triggers for those who may listen or read this book: rape, bullying, and drug abuse. This book is dark. I am not over-exaggerating. So if you are unfamiliar with Alice Feeney’s work, tread carefully.

Now, for the narrators. I will listen to anything that Stephanie Racine narrates. She has nailed every book that I have listened to. Then there is Richard Armitage. I could listen to him read absolutely anything. If this book gets made into a movie or show, he better be cast! This book gets 5 out of 5 stars from me! It will hit shelves today!! So check it out!

I received a free ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book had so many twists and turns, Ever time I think I had it figured out, boom, nope. I enjoyed the storyline and the characters. I thought it was well developed. I felt it did go on a bit longer than it had to a couple of times, but I definitely recommend it if you like a book that keeps your guessing.

"His & Hers" by Alice Feeney is everything a twisty thriller should be! This may be one of my top favorite books this year. I loved this original story and enjoyed all of the many twists and turns in the plot. Just when you think you have it figured out, you don't! The less you know going in, the better. The narrators for this audiobook were fantastic! 5 stars and this book is one I highly recommend!
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the copy in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this book, and it's great on audio. The narrators are fantastic! I love British thrillers, and this one did not disappoint. Told from three different perspectives (Anna - Hers, Jack - His, and Unknown - the killer), this story has so many twists and turns, and an ending you will not see coming. It's hard to review without giving spoilers, just go into this one without reading too many reviews. If you like this one, go read Sometimes I Lie, also by Feeney.

This was one of my most anticipated reads of the year! I LOVE Alice Feeney and “Sometimes I Lie” is one of my favorite thrillers to date. I’ve read all of her books thus far.

First and foremost I am LOVING Netgalley’s new audiobook feature !

This book was so incredibly creepy on audio, but don’t let me be the one to tell you why. You must listen for yourselves. I had immediate chills within a minute of pushing play!

“You are better than the worse thing you’ve ever done.”

This book is told from three perspectives : Anna, Jack and The Killer.

Meet Anna Andrews, a news broadcaster who after filling in for Kat Jones for 2 years while she had twins, finds herself demoted back to the same boring old position of
“ News Correspondent “ aka reporter. She is none to happy about her predecessor’s return and even casually thinks, “ I wish she was dead.” But, does she really wish this...because it’s about to come true?! She already carries around miniature alcohol bottles and painkillers just to get through her day to day life, and now THIS.

“ I lost my dream job.”

“Journalism is a job with more snakes than ladders.”

Then there’s Jack: Inspector Jack Harper, head of the Major Crimes Team to be exact, who feels completely out of his element.

“Nothing this bad has happened here for years.”

Then there is the killer, name-less, gender-less ; one of those blacked out figures on a crime show that wishes for their identities to be withheld.

“Loose threads should always be dealt with, they can be untidy.”

“I don’t worry about my lack of remorse, but I do wonder what it means.”

When woman after woman starts to turn up dead in this little neighborhood, we start to put together the pieces and see that this could stem from an incident that happened way back in high-school involving Jack’s sister Zoe, Anna, and two other girlfriends: Helen and Rachel. How do these murders tie into a friendship bracelet once woven together for the best of friends? How does two parents losing a 3-month old child and a mother with Dementia fit into all of this?

What a twisted game and with so many players!

“The things that we do to protect those we love know no bounds.”

4 stars.

Release date: TODAY July 28, 2020.

Thank you Netgalley, Macmillan Audio and Flatiron Books for providing me with an audio arc of this book in exchange for an honest review. I am LOVING the new audio book option!

Why this book did not receive the full 5 stars from me: [ Contains Spoilers]

1. The book was repetitive in nature quite a few times. For instance : Her mom continually saying and others discussing that she’d rather die then move out of that house. Also, the killers voice saying “ I did what I had to do” one too many times.

2. I prefer that the very last twist never happened. I liked the first “ killer” best.

I LOVED THIS BOOK!

I listened to this book within 2 days, non-stop. I loved the narrator and I loved the storyline. It was really fast-paced from the start. So much back story to each character. I loved every bit of it. And usually, when I read these sort of books, I can pretty much guess who the villain is within the first half the book, but booooyyy did this book have a twist! I wasn't expecting it at all. I love how they described each character in detail and got me really invested in each of them. Great great great book. Can't wait to hunt down everything else that Alice Feeney has written now!

“Sometimes I think I am the unreliable narrator of my own life. Sometimes I think we all are”

What a rollercoaster of a book! Good things come in 3s…
~This is Alice Feeney’s third book
~This is also the third book by her I’ve read
~This is also the third book by her I have rated 5-stars!

Readers, do you realize how rare it is to make ONLY exceptional books?! Did she just get on my list of favorite authors? Yes, I think she did.

This book is really interesting, and I really enjoyed the audio format as well. From the audio perspective, we follow 3 POV, “her” - Anna, a successful news anchor “his” - Jack, a lead detective, and *unnamed* - the murderer (who uses a voice editing mechanism to really throw us off course (and creep us out!). The book centers around a spree of murders that seem to be knocking off Anna’s group of friends from high school. During the course of the book we learn more about alcoholic Anna, philandering Jack, and the other key players in their life. I am pretty sure I was suspicious about EVERY minor character in this book at one point or another. The ending is just too good for me to say another thing, but do go check it out because it should not be missed.

DM me for trigger warnings.

“We rarely deserve the lives that we lead, we pay for them however we can - be it with money, guilt, or regret”

Pub Day: Today!
Author: @alicewriterland
Narrator: Richard Armitage & Stephanie Racine
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐