5 stars, basically no notes, everything I love in a thriller, and I want Vera Kurian to be my new best friend lolllll.

This just hit. LOVE the premise, the characters, the tension... if you love sociopathic characters, unreliable narrators, and have been hankering for college-set adult thrillers, pick this up. An ideal example of how you can have college-aged protagonists but sit FIRMLY in the adult thriller space vs. YA.

I really enjoyed this twisty thriller and absolutely did not see the final villain coming! The Simone Biles lines had me snort laughing! Will definitely recommend to all I know!

I was very excited for this novel based on the description, and for the most part it lived up to my expectations. It had a twist I didn't see coming (the reveal of the serial killer hunting down sociopaths living on a college campus participating in a long-term study was totally unexpected for me!) and included some spicy scenes I did not expect but did enjoy. The novel was fast-paced with an exciting plotline, and I look forward to reading what else this author publishes in the future.

Did not like. Different from what I normally read. I would probably pick up another book by this author just to see if I really do like the author’s books or not.

I thought this was a very intriguing read. After reading the description I was excited to read the novel.

Overall, I thought this was a pretty good read. I thought a few things were over the top but still enjoyed the story and I am glad I read it.

I hope to read more from this author.

I felt that this book had too much stuff going on to make a cohesive story. Had potential, but just got dumb toward the end. I liked the premise of the book, but unfortunately, the book became ridiculous and unbelievable when it was already such an unbelievable story.

An interesting synopsis! The book is written in the POV of three characters - though the majority of the book is told in the point of view of Chloe. The novel is fast-paced and hooked me from the beginning. Loved all the twists as well as the unexpected ending - which I am still thinking about! This is a read that I enjoyed.

Never Saw Me Coming is an engaging psychological thriller following a group of psychopaths as they participate in a college research study. The story is told from the perspectives of 3 of the psychopaths as they each battle their own issues as well as coming together to figure out who the campus killer is.

I thoroughly enjoyed the story being told by the 3 different viewpoints as well as the side story of Chloe hunting down Will. The story kept me on my toes as the plot thickened and new twists were added. I truly did not see the ending coming, and as such, I wish it had been told more thoroughly. I also felt the side story of Chloe and Will was not explored as much as it could have been - there was a lot of build up, but the resulting climax didn't seem to match.

Overall, this was a novel I couldn't put down! Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

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Did someone say it’s #thrillerthursday?! I’m back again with yet another unpopular opinion. I found this book to drag out longer than I felt necessary, or maybe it was just a lengthy book, so there was potential with room for character development? I had a hard time because I didn’t necessarily find myself loving or rooting for any of the characters. I did love that it took place in an academic setting alongside a psychopathy study. It made it a very creative premise.

Overall, if you love psychology thriller with a not so surprise ending, various plots, and potential unlikeable characters, this book is for you!

This book really says psychopaths, but make it fun.’ what a totally wild experience.

The premise is super interesting. i think it does attempt at times to show that not everyone with a conduct or personality disorder is a murderer/criminal. i actually found charles to be the most compelling character because of this. you can really see hes genuinely trying to stop his diagnosis from controlling his life and how others perceive him.

This is a mystery/thriller, so of course there has to be some emotionless killing. lol. i really wish more page time was dedicated to chloe and her revenge against will. its set up so well, so youre dying to know what will did and why he deserves to die. but as the story progresses and more POVs are added, it becomes more of a side plot, which i found to be a bit of a bummer.

The overall story is unique and entertaining. i think those interested in psychology and glimpsing inside the minds of people who think completely differently will find this fascinating.

I was excited to read this and it didn’t disappoint, it promised a gripping and turbulent ride. The journey into the mind of a sociopath and killer was particularly fascinating. I didn’t find Chloe particular likeable whereas Andre I liked. Without giving away spoilers it’s a typical “ Cat and mouse” game but a deadly one. Although I did really enjoy the book I did find it quite long and drawn out.

I really didn't know what to expect going into this book except that it was about some college students who were in a special program for psychopaths. I was pleasantly surprised and enjoyed reading this book told from the POV of a psychopath -who would have thought. .

A fun, engaging thriller for fans of "Teen Killers Club" and those who love a dark campus novel. The rotating perspectives of multiple (potentially) unreliable narrators kept me constantly on my toes and turning pages late into the night!

This is a super unique thriller, where we’re following a group of psychopaths who are apart of a school study. It puts the psychological in psychological thriller. While enjoyable, this was not a very memorable book, and I would’ve liked more information about the study they were apart of.

I’ve read a lot of books with psychopathic characters, but this may be the first time I’ve ever found myself rooting for them… well, some of them anyway. Chloe makes me laugh while at the same time making me glad I don’t actually know her.

I got a few chapters in, and I just couldn’t for the life of me get into this book. I will give it another try later.

I was pleasantly surprised with this book. I was captivated from the start and couldn’t put it down. It’s a psychological thriller that actually focuses on psychology, primarily abnormal psychology. Although a few parts were hard to believe I was able to move past it easily and was infested with the story and the mystery and intrigue. Overall I’d recommend this book for others.

Thank you netgalley and publisher for the opportunity to read and review this arc honestly.

Never Saw Me Coming is an academic thriller with psychopath narrators which caught my interest. Seven college students are diagnosed psychopaths and are currently participating in a supposed blind clinical study in exchange for a scholarship to the school. Our main narrator is Chloe who seems like a normal coed, going to class, partying, and plotting to kill an old friend named Will. We get to follow her in this study as she figures out which other students are participating...and who is blackmailing her.

The plot sounded good, but the story was a little incomplete in parts. It was pretty good for a debut!

Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This was so good.

I wasn’t expecting 87% of what happened to go down. I loved the premise and the execution was top notch. The twists were so unexpected and I loved that. Would highly highly recommend.

From the moment I saw the short blurb describing Never Saw Me Coming, I was torn— part of me was intrigued by the (admittedly intriguing) concept, and part was extremely dubious of it. Turns out the dubious part had more merit.

There was maybe a promising bit in here about the effects of trauma ……… but overall I was not a fan. In my opinion, the premise was a stretch, the characters were paper thin, and the plot itself went from 0-100 at an insane pace while still managing to run in circles for quite some time. I did not care for main character and “psychopath” (not a real diagnosis, which was my bone to pick from the start) Chloe— she was not even necessarily unlikeable, she was just really flat.

1/5 stars ⭐️. Thank you to Park Row and Netgalley for the eARC :)