This book really surprised me. I was pretty sure I had it figured out about a third of the way through, but I’m pleased to say that I was wrong.

One murder in the sleepy little town of Blackdown is unheard of, two and then three is unfathomable. And DCI Jack Harper can’t let the rest of the force know that not only does he know the women who are dying, but he was also sleeping with the first victim, in fact having sex with her just before her murder.

Complicating the issue further is the fact that Anna Andrews, his ex-wife, is the BBC reporter assigned to the case. The two of them have a complicated history, moreso than most ex-spouses, and being forced into a situation where they have to be in each other’s company is stressful for both.

It becomes clear very soon that all of the murders are linked, and that Jack and Anna are both much more involved than they’re willing to let on. There are multiple twists and turns through the investigation (to be clear, just regular investigative twists and turns, not constant “shocking” twists that completely upend the story), all leading up to the final reveal of the killer and their motivations.

This book was a really enjoyable listen. It was told in 3 POVs – Jack’s, Anna’s, and the killer’s. The chapters from the killer’s POV were really disconcerting to listen to in the beginning, until I realized that they’re recorded as though they’re being spoken into a voice modulator so that we wouldn’t know if the killer were a man or a woman. The modulator made it really creepy, and the sound had an echoey quality to it that was extremely effective, especially when I listened to it at night walking my dogs.

So if I loved the book so much, why not five stars? Alice Feeney has this really annoying habit of having her characters talk around facts so as not to reveal certain details until she wants them revealed. I get it. You don’t want the reader to know everything instantly. But when you’re writing your characters in first person present tense, having them think around facts is ludicrous. One (non-spoilery) example from this book is Jack. He and Anna have been divorced for a while before the book opens, and multiple times, Jack thinks about the fact that his life is strange because he’s no longer living with Anna and their daughter, but instead now lives with a different woman and a has a new child he’s raising. Those are the words he uses multiple times. This woman is his sister. The child is his niece. No one thinks about their siblings like that. “A new woman and a new child”. It’s very apparent what Alice Feeney is doing, and it’s irritating. Alice Feeney has done this in every one of her books so far, and it’s a glaringly obvious attempt to shock and misdirect the readers.

The other reason for the four stars instead of five is that upon further reflection of the crimes themselves, I am left with a lot of logistical questions that weren’t answered. The who and the why were explained beautifully, but the actual how of it all was unclear. I would have liked more on that. There were also some other events that didn’t make complete sense once everything was revealed, events I look back on now and don’t think were necessary to the story, or even contradict other parts of the story.

However, that shouldn’t dissuade you from reading this book. It’s an excellent psychological thriller, and Alice Feeney’s writing (propensity for deliberate obfuscation aside) immediately pulls you in. Starting the book with a chapter from the killer is an excellent way to throw the reader right into the action, and once I started this book, I just wanted to skip everything else I had to do so I could sit and listen. I had a great time with this one, and I’m already eagerly waiting for what Alice Feeney does next.

Why I Requested This: I love trying out new thriller authors and Alice Feeney had been getting some buzz from a previous work so I figured that I might as well try out this one. 

Pros:
This book is twists and turns galore! I'm talking the kind that have you wanting to know what's happening next.

Cons:
This is an audiobook thing, but the voice for the killer's perspective makes it seem as if there is something wrong with how the book downloaded.
This one has a rather slow start with a pretty polarizing ending that I wasn't a super big fan of.
There is an instance of animal abuse within this work and it felt like an unnecessary addition.

Overall: An author I'd be willing to try again, but this one didn't super work for me.

It only took me a few seconds to know this was going to be a great story to listen to!

I found myself smiling and chuckling at how good the narration of this book is. Between the creepy murderer and the portrayal of the Thin Controller’s speech impediment I was in audiobook heaven!

As for the story itself, it was a good one! Anna Andrews’s life was everything she wanted until the rug gets pulled out from under her. Next thing she knows she is back in her hometown, as a correspondent, covering a murder and is finding it more difficult to be back home than she had anticipated. DCI Jack Harper gets a call to investigate the murder of a young woman. Jack is shaken when things start to spiral out of control and hit a little too close home.

This story is mysterious, perplexing, and full of revenge. Just the kind of story I love sinking my teeth into! This is my first Alice Feeney and I really want to read or listen to more!!

Picture it: (And yes, I’m paying homage to Sophia Petrillo) A summer night. Near 100% humidity. The wind picks up and thunder rumbles in the distance. A large black Lab snores at my feet, no..ON my feet. I’m listening to the audiobook of His & Hers, the newest release by Alice Feeney.
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This is the first audiobook I’ve listened to in years where I didn’t stop or lose focus. (Side note: That’s just my own problem with audiobooks. I tend to get distracted.) But this book was terrifying to me, probably because I chose to listen at night. Ever hear the saying, every story has three sides. Yours, mine and the truth. In His & Hers, there is Jack’s story, Anna’s story, and the creepy, sent-from-the-underworld third narrator of this story. It’s nightmarish.
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Honestly, I don’t want to tell you anything else, except to say, this is one of the best thrillers I’ve read this year. Do yourself a favor and get the audiobook.
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Just don’t listen in the dark. And if you do, it helps to have a furry friend by your side.🐶 🐈.

I just love Alice Feeney books. She never disappoints. I have to say that His & Hers is right up there with my top thriller reads. The audio book had three different narrators which always makes for an interesting listen. Young teenage girls can be very mean to each other and some are just horrible bullies. Anna Andrews is a news broadcaster, Jack Harper is a detective. Someone they know has been murdered and they both want to find out who did it. The book goes from present day, then flashbacks to Anna's teenage years where you know something bad happened. That horrible thing is revealed about 3/4 of the way through the book. With all the twists and turns in this book your head spins, but it is soooo good! You keep thinking you have the killer figured out when something else happens and your theory is all wrong. Then you are at the end of the book thinking "WHAT" just happened here!! Such a thrill listening to this book.

Thanks to #Macmillonaudio and #NetGalley for the ARC of this book and also #AliceFeeney for writing these psychological thrillers.

I really enjoyed the plot of this one because it ended up being a little creepy and twisty. But, I really just was uncomfortable with the actions and events when the girls were younger. These parts weren't enjoyable to read. Also the ending twist was a little too out there.

Hello Gemmies! I have an exciting book review to share with you today. Please note: I received an audiobook ARC of this book (via NetGalley) from its publisher in exchange for an honest and fair review.

His & Hers is a new mystery thriller by Alice Feeney. I was very excited to receive this one to review. This story is full of twists, turns, and misdirection. Events unfold by being told from three point of views...Anna Andrews a news correspondent, her ex husband/detective Jack Harper, and the killer. His & Hers is a bit of a slow burn at times but a very entertaining read. Let's start with the story. The world building is descriptive and solid. We get two distinct timelines and stories that provide clues to who the murderer is. The dual timelines and slow unfolding of facts aid in telling one cohesive story. Trigger warning: there are some scenes with sexual assault and animal abuse.

His & Hers is also a well written character driven story with a diverse cast of characters that I found to be dynamic and complex. I have to say though, I found both Anna and Jack to be insufferably naive.....or are they? There are so many twists you honestly don't know and will be kept guessing until the very end. I may be blood thirsty, but I never rooted for a killer to win more. LOL The world building is vivid enough that you find yourself immersed in the story in each point in time. There are themes of revenge, grief, and betrayal.

His & Hers is narrated by two people, Richard Armitage and Stephanie Racine. BUT there is also a mysterious third voice.... it is of the killer. Let me tell you the killer's voice is super creepy. Both Richard and Stephanie do a great job of voicing their characters stories. Richard keeps a great pace for each of his narrations and he gives Jack a cool sarcastic demeanor. Stephanie also does a great job keeping pace with the story, she gives Anna just the right amount of naivete that makes the action packed scenes feel super intense. There are several supporting characters in this book and both Richard and Stephanie do a good job in differentiating their voices for each. If you are a fan of psychological thrillers, misdirection, murder, revenge stories, and creepy countryside villages then go read this book! This gem published by Macmillion Audio is set to release today July 28, 2020 and is available for purchase from all major booksellers. I give His & Hers 4 out of 5 gems. I cannot wait for this story to be out in the world for all to read and enjoy. Happy Reading!

Wow wow wow. Get ready for a crazy dark one. This is my first Alice Feeney book and it will not be my last. Stayed up way past my bed time finishing this one because I could not put it down until I knew what happened! I guessed the killer multiple times and was wrong, but she keeps you engaged and wanting to know more.

The audiobook narrators were incredible. Loved the alternating chapters and narrators and both did an excellent job of immersing you in the story with their pitch and tone and overall creepy, thriller vibe. So so good.

Trigger warnings abound, especially sexual assault.

4.5 stars

4.5 stars

There are at least two sides to every story:
Yours and mine,
Ours and theirs,
His and hers.
Which means someone is always lying.


Please note that this review focuses on the audiobook. Typically, I would combine my book and audio review into one, but as the audio version is what I received an advance review copy of in exchange for my honest opinion, y'all get two reviews. For just the book review, feel free to head over here. There will definitely be overlap, but I'll probably be crying about Richard Armitage more here.

His & Hers is the story of a murder that takes place in a small town called Blackdown. We see the story unfold from two perspectives — his, detective chief inspector (DCI) Jack Harper and hers, news reporter/correspondent Anna Andrews. The murder is a shock for a town so unused to something so horrible happening as well as all the attention it brings. It's also a town Anna really doesn't want to go back to. We follow Jack on the police side of things and Anna on the media reporting end as the body count starts to rise and all evidence starts pointing to a certain someone.

The book is full of twists, turns, awful pasts, pain, heartbreak, and loss. In order to understand what's going on in the present, we need to dig into the past, and that's never easy. There were so many instances where I found myself doubting different characters. You think you know who it is, only to have new evidence or some subtle hint completely throw you off. I thought I had it figured out (and was a little disappointed at how easy I thought it was) only to have the rug pulled out completely from under me. I was then resigned to what I thought was the final piece to the puzzle, to once again realize I wasn't even looking at the whole picture! Books like this tend to hinge on the plot twist or that final reveal. The reveal can either make or break the best of books, and was what ultimately left me dissatisfied with Sometimes I Lie. This was absolutely not the case with this book. The twist worked, the reveal was brilliant and, while you're left disoriented, it slowly, hauntingly starts to make sense.

Okay so, I've mentioned this in my updates but Richard Armitage could read a grocery list and I'd probably listen to it. Yes he has a lovely, deep, calming beautifully British voice but it's so much more than that! He does such a fantastic job with audiobooks - every voice is distinct, every character has their own accent and inflection. He's so great that I've picked up books I'd never have read otherwise just because he's narrated them. Now imagine me finding out he was the narrator of a book I've been really looking forward to reading! I jumped at the opportunity, and it did not disappoint.

The book is very unique in the way it divides up the chapters, which made the audiobook listening experience immensely enjoyable. Instead of numbered chapters, we have chapters from two perspectives that tend to alternate — his and hers. Each chapter begins with either a "Him" or a "Her" as well as a time, with the narrators switching off between Richard Armitage (Him) and Stephanie Racine (Her). It works fantastically. You might recognize Racine's name if you're familiar with Feeney's other work Sometimes I Lie. However, her voice for Her (Anna Andrews) is so distinct and different, you won't really recognize her voice.

Now, the really fascinating part is, every now and then, we get glimpses of the killer's perspective. These sections are so brilliantly written because casual clues are slipped in so carefully that you ultimately suspect everyone at some point. The narrator for these chapters end up being distorted versions of Armitage and Racine's voices. The opening of His & Hers starts from the killer's perspective, so the first thing you hear when you press play is a very weirdly distorted Richard Armitage. At first it completely threw me off (I thought I had a damaged version of the audio!), and I'm not sure how I would have felt about this if I wasn't reading and listening to the book simultaneously. However, once you realize what's happening and get further into the audiobook, I think this was a very clever artistic choice. It makes you very paranoid because it's a voice you somewhat recognize but also don't. The voice(s) sound so eerie when distorted and, when paired with the often ominous and chilling words, leave you fearful and cold.

I'm not going to lie, I came for the Richard Armitage but left appreciating both him and Racine so much. Both narrators do such a wonderful job making their respective characters likable yet flawed, to the point where you're incredibly suspicious of both of them several times throughout the book, but also really don't want it to be either of them. Each character felt real and alive to me rather than mere words that were being read. Also, Alice Feeney is so sneaky, mirroring words or phrases from the murderer's perspective in the other two characters' sections. I always had this slight jolt when I recognized a shared phrase, memory, or idea that I knew I'd heard before.

I was so invested and immersed in the story that I couldn't sleep until I had heard it all through. There were parts I literally held my breath at and others where I was so impatient to know what was happening next, I ended up speeding up the audio tracks. This audiobook was an absolutely wonderful listening experience and I'm so glad I had the opportunity to listen to it. I definitely, highly recommend!

Please note that I received an advance review copy of the audiobook for free in exchange for my honest opinion.

There are at least two sides to every story; yours and mine, ours and theirs, his and hers.
I always prefer my own.

The last book I read by this author was the first book that made me want to reread it as soon as I finished it (Sometimes I Lie.) This book tackles unreliable narrators and kept twisting and turning and kept me interested. I was sure I knew who the killer was... and then I didn't. I suspected everyone! This was my first audiobook from NetGalley, I was so excited they are now offering them and I thought the narrators were excellent. I love it when audiobooks have multiple narrators. This is the story of Anna, a reporter and Jack, a police officer. They are both covering a murder, from two different perspectives, but they are more than just on opposite sides of the investigation. A twisty, psychological thriller ensues as they try to sort out the murder in their own ways, for different reasons. I would recommend this to those that love twisty thrillers.

Warning: what happens between Rachel and Anna and the behavior of Rachel might be triggering for some people and it made it hard for me to read toward the last third of the book. It got a bit creepy for me.

This was my first Alice Feeney and the audiobook was absolute perfection. The use of the three voice actors worked so well with the story. The beginning chapters totally grabbed my attention and piqued my interest in the way I hope thrillers will. Some things in the story were obvious to me...but a big reveal at the end I did nottt see coming. Definitely enjoyed and was a great summer thriller.

An addicting mystery thriller that will keep you guessing until the very last page of the book.

In His & Hers we follow the perspectives of Anna Andrews, a newsreader of BBC ‘s lunchtime news and her ex-husband, DCI Jack Harper. After a tragic event tears them apart, they both find themselves involved in each other's lives after the brutal murder of a woman who seemed to have shared a common past with both of them is found. The author smartly weaved a tale of mystery and revenge that had me glued to the page with the sole purpose of finding out the truth as to who the killer was. And it did not disappoint.

As regards to the audiobook, I have to say that the cast they chose for each character perspective was perfect. Each narrator did an incredible job in bringing each character to life, and that also applies to the amazing way of introducing the perspective of the actual killer into the story.

I always complain about how in thrillers you're almost always able to tell who the killer is quite easily and that authors aren't typically subtle with the hints they drop throughout their books, but if there was one thing that His & Hers had was plot-twists. The amount of times that I found myself second-guessing the characters and doubting every one of them were innumerable. And I'll just say that the reveal as to who the killer was made my jaw hit the floor. If you are in the look out for a thriller that is so fast-paced that you not be able to put down, then His & Hers is definitely the right one for you.

7/28/20 ,it’s my birthday and it’s also the release day for His & Hers by Alice Feeney. Imagine my delight when I was informed I won an early copy of the book from Flatiron Books and the author.
Then I was granted an audiobook copy of the book to review by NetGalley. At that point I was about half way through the kindle book . So I listened to the book as often as possible it catch up and in the evenings I would read on my kindle and continue the next day.
I have to admit even though most of my reading the last few years have been audiobooks I did prefer the kindle book over the audiobook. Sometimes I prefer the voices I imagine over the narrators of the audiobook and this was the case. I didn’t care for the male characters voice.
This book was fast paced with the 3 unreliable narrators . I love flawed , outrageous, often unlikeable characters. They do things we wish we dared to do.
Here’s some the many highlights of the book.

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

“Memories are shapeshifters. Some bend, some twist, and some shrivel and die over time. But our worst ones never leave us.”

“The lies we tell ourselves are always the most dangerous. I think it’s instinct; self-preservation is a fundamental part of our DNA. We are a species of liars, and sometimes we deliberately connect the dots in the wrong order, and pretend to make sense of what we see. We stretch the stories of our lives to fit our own desired narratives, presenting a prettier picture for those around us. Honesty loses every time to a lie less ordinary, and truth is overrated. Far better to make it up than to make do. The world of make-believe isn’t just for children. Like shoes, the stories we tell about ourselves get bigger with age. When we grow out of one, we make up another. I did what I had to do.”

So if you love books the mess with your head give His & Hers a try. You won’t regret it.

Thank you FlatIron Books and Alice Feeney and NetGalley for the books to review .

A story filled with mystery and suspense all the way through. From the moment I started listening I was hooked . It kept me guessing and on the edge of my seat trying to figure out who The real culprit is. I love that the story is told from three point of view and that they use different narrators for each . This is definitely a “ who done it” story and trust me, you may think you know, but you have no idea.
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Anna Andrews, a news reporter got coheres into covering a murder case that her ex husband Jack is investigations . Pushed back into the town of her childhood , they realize that the victim is someone they both know on a personal level. As more dead bodies turn up, they they start noticing a connection, and the race to save the next victim fill them With urgency.
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As more evidence come to light and secrets are exposed , Both Anna and Jacks close relation to the victims place them as suspects . Danger is looming and someone may not live to tell their story.

I went into this story blind and I’m glad I did. It enjoyed it a lot , even though There are some issues in this novel that may be a trigger for some people. Most of the interaction between Anna and Rachel were very uncomfortable and upsetting to me. Aside from those moments, I would definitely recommend this audio to all my thriller lovers .

This is my third book by Alice Feeney. I absolutely loved Sometimes I lie and couldn't help but rave about it. Her second novel, I Know Who You Are was a completely different matter. I ended up giving it two stars. EEK! So when this book popped up I was hesitant to buy it. I did not know if it was safe to be excited. Then I saw it on NetGalley's "Listen Now" shelf and figured I would give it a whirl. For those of you who haven't already heard - - NetGalley now offers audiobooks!

I have to say that this was the perfect match-up. Alice Feeney has redeemed herself in my eyes and delivered a knock out punch. Richard Armitage and Stephanie Racine gave wonderful narrations of their characters.

The title His & Hers stems from the old adage "There are always three sides to a story - yours, mine and the truth". So when I first saw that we were being given the story from the perspectives of Detective Jack Harper and his ex wife Anna Andrews who is a reporter, I wasn't sure if the story was going to delve into a "he said - she said" rendition of what happened to their marriage. But it is a murder mystery and both Jack and Anna have connections to the victims. Both are trying to work the case, but from different angles, and sometimes with opposing motivations. Their past relationship sometimes gets in the way of solving the case as do their many secrets.

Who is telling us the truth? Are either of them guilty?

His & Hers kept me guessing and the third mysterious voice lent to the intrigue. Although it took me a bit to get into the novel, once I was in I was hooked. And let's just say that twist was delicious. (*Chef's kiss*)

I loved this book!! It was such a crazy story!! I couldn't believe the ending!! I read all her books I hope she writes more books!! Received this book from netgally!!

Told from multiple viewpoints, His & Hers was spot on with the narrators. From the beginning, I was interested in hearing both sides of the story and learning about their past. Anna is a BBC television presenter and Jack is a detective. Both Anna and Jack get pulled in to a murder scene, and to top it off, both of them know the victim! Because there are two sides to this story, I continued to guess who the mystery killer was and everyone in the book became a suspect! The mystery killer even had his/her own narration! Each chapter left me wanting to learn more. I don't want to give too much away, but this is a must read/listen for the summer!

Told in alternating views, this is the story of two sides of the same murder investigation. Anna Andrews grew up in Blackdown and after losing her presenting job at BBC News, she is sent back to her hometown to cover a murder. The detective leading the investigation is her ex husband. Their alternating views take you on a journey with tons of twists and turns. You’ll think you know what happened, but the ending will still surprise you.

Richard Armitage and Stephanie Racine were perfect narrators. Sometimes the back and forth is hard to follow in an audiobook, but that wasn’t the case. Well done.

Thank you Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for this ALC!

This is my first Netgalley review which is really exciting! I’ve seen so many people talk about this audiobook so when I saw it on the site, I immediately requested it.

I went into this one blind, as suggested by many of the reviews I’ve read, and was glad that I did. This one kept me guessing until the very end. Every time I thought I knew how this book would end, a new clue would force me into changing my theory. It wasn’t just finding out who the culprit was that surprised me, but everything in between genuinely shocked me. A lot of thrillers I’ve read have had similar, predictable plots but this one was unlike any I’ve read before and I really enjoyed the multiple POVs.

The narration was spot on and easy to follow. I was putting dishes away when I first heard the third narrator and almost dropped the stack of dishes I was carrying. I’ll leave it at that.

Overall, I’d highly recommend listening to this one and definitely go into it blind!

His & Hers is a true cat and mouse story. Or maybe cat among the pigeons is a better analogy. It is my favorite book so far this year for its completely original story and especially for its many twists and turns in the plot.

For two years, Anna Andrews has been filling in as a news anchor for Cat Jones. Cat has gotten pregnant again while out on maternity leave. Abruptly one day, Cat returns to work and bumps Anna down to a news correspondent. At that moment, on Anna’s birthday, Anna wished Cat dead.

DCI Jack Harper is the head of the Major Crime Team in the small village of Blackdown in Surrey. Nothing “major” ever occurs there until one morning Jack gets a message. “Jane Doe discovered in Blackdown Woods overnight.”

The dead woman is beautiful, vain, rich and barefoot. On her fingernails, the killer has left a message, “TWO FACED”. There is also something red stuffed in her mouth.

After seeing the woman, Jack thinks, “I’ve never worked on the murder of someone I know before. And I knew this woman well. I was with her last night.”

At about 20% in, this book takes a horrific turn. Neither her nor him are quite what they seem. The plot continues to corkscrew until the reader feels like Alice in Wonderland endlessly falling to an unexpected place. Just when you think you have read every possible thriller plot, His & Hers appears with its wholly original story. The less you know going in, the better. However, it is definitely my favorite book so far this year. 5 stars and highly recommended!

Thanks to Flatiron Books, MacMillan Audio and NetGalley for a copy in exchange for my honest review.