Stephanie needs answers about her missing friend, Alison, so she agrees to meet with tv researcher David Green. What happens next she can’t take back and it’s worth her lifestyle, friends, and husband. This is a quick read though predictable.

Miranda Rijks delivers a suspenseful and emotionally charged thriller in "What She Knew," where the echoes of a haunting disappearance resurface, threatening to unravel the carefully constructed tapestry of Stephanie's life. This intricately woven tale earns a solid four stars for its gripping narrative, well-developed characters, and the relentless pursuit of a long-buried truth.

Stephanie, now happily married with children, is thrust back into the shadows of her past when a TV researcher revisits the unsolved disappearance of her best friend, Alison, nine years prior. The narrative deftly moves between the present and the traumatic events of the past, offering readers a nuanced understanding of Stephanie's struggles to bury painful memories.

Rijks masterfully navigates the complexities of Stephanie's character, capturing the layers of guilt, grief, and the desperate need for closure. The author creates an atmosphere of tension and uncertainty, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat as Stephanie's relentless pursuit of the truth puts her in the crosshairs of a dangerous adversary.

The unraveling of Stephanie's seemingly perfect life is handled with skill, and Rijks adeptly exposes the cracks in her facade. The pacing is well-executed, with each revelation propelling the story forward and intensifying the suspense. The plot is layered with unexpected twists, providing a satisfying level of unpredictability.

The supporting cast adds depth to the narrative, each character contributing to the overall sense of unease and mystery. The exploration of the lengths people will go to protect dark secrets adds a psychological dimension to the story, making it more than just a conventional mystery.

While the novel succeeds in creating a gripping atmosphere and delivering on suspense, some readers may find that certain elements of the plot stretch credibility. However, the overall strength of the storytelling and the compelling portrayal of Stephanie's emotional journey overshadow these minor concerns.

In conclusion, "What She Knew" is a compelling and engrossing thriller that skillfully explores the impact of a past tragedy on the present. Miranda Rijks crafts a narrative that keeps readers hooked, blending psychological tension with a relentless quest for answers. If you enjoy suspenseful mysteries with well-drawn characters and unexpected twists, "What She Knew" is a solid choice that will leave you questioning how well you truly know those closest to you.

I found the plot and characters intriguing. The novel is a page turner I just kept wanting to keep reading. I enjoyed the single point of view and dual timeline.

The characters were well-developed, and I found myself invested in their lives. The plot was well thought out and had enough twists and turns to keep me on the edge of my seat. I appreciated the attention to detail, and the author did a great job of creating a vivid world that was easy to picture in my mind.
The themes explored in the book were thought-provoking and gave me a lot to consider. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good story with well-developed characters.
Overall, I was thoroughly impressed with this book and would definitely read it again. It was a great addition to my reading collection, and I can't wait to see what else this author has in store.

Told in the POV Stephanie the roommate of the missing art student, Allison. Stephanie is riddled with guilt because the night Allison disappeared she had ignored her plea for help. Years pass and Stephanie has moved on, she is happily married and has two children but her life is soon stirred up when a documentary researcher begins investigating the disappearance of Allison. What secrets could this dredge up? Is Stephanie as innocent as she seems?

This book was decent but I felt like I read others like it.

Miranda Rijks is one of my favourite authors, I love her writing style. I find the words just flow so naturally, in such a straight forward way that I am engrossed in the story within a couple of pages. Her books are always well written.

There is always an element that messes with your mind – and What She Knew is no exception! I found myself going through the wringer along with Stephanie as she tried to work out what was real and who she could trust.

Flipping between present day and Stephanie’s uni days, this story had me constantly questioning what was real and quite why she let herself be controlled so much… or was she being?

The plot creates the perfect psychological thrillers. For you

This one was not for me.
Thank you NetGalley for providing a copy of this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

This is my second Miranda Rijks book that I’ve read this week, safe to say I really enjoy how she unspools a solid mystery! This story was addictive, fast paced and smartly written. I had no idea who to trust and who was guilty until the very end, because who can you trust when EVERYONE is suspicious?! Thank you Netgalley, Inkubator Books and the author for this eARC in exchange for my honest review. Available now

This story was very well done. I enjoyed the characters, even through their flaws. There was a few ways I thought the story would go but was totally wrong. Nonetheless this was a really good semi quick read that falls into psychological thriller genre. Will definitely continue reading more from this author and recommend to others.

Thank you NetGalley for the kindle copy in exchange for a honest review. Stephanie is married to her old college professor Oliver and they have two children. A TV researcher contacts Stephanie asking for an interview as they are investigating the disappearance of her flat mate Alison nine years ago. This stirs up paint memories for Stephanie and her nightmares start again. Then she realises the devastating truth. A brilliantly written thriller.

This was quite an enjoyable read and I found that I read it quite quickly and was engaged from start to finish

This was such an enjoyable read, I finished it in one sitting. Book was very well written, and I can't wait for the next one. Recommended.

*received for free from netgalley for honest review* this was, different. 3.5 overall. It was pretty hard to put down, would consider rereading.

Stephanie is forced to think more about the events which happened at university many years ago when her friend and roommate goes out one day but never returned. I always look forward to Miranda’s books as they are very easy to get into and usually feature places I know quite well. Although this is described as a thriller it does have quite a few comical moments. Stephanie isn’t much of a heroine being far too naive and nervous, not to mention a doormat to her husband. The plot is a bit predictable and the ending especially so as well as being a bit of a stretch! None of which stopped me enjoying the book.

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- story of Stephanie who has a flat mate gone missing name Alison .
At first you know the story was predictable but the thing a love the most is story of Stephanie. Kind of reminds me of me. Has kids and wanted to finish a degree even in a busy setting. The only thing she did was to hide this to her husband.
The story includes a second chance moment too when Stephanie met with her ex. Great ending.
Light thriller with a predictable twisty mystery .

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I really like reading books where all the characters seem suspicious. This one I suspected everyone but Stephanie and her mom. I didn't get hooked into the book but I did like it. I figured out part of the twist.

This was my first Miranda Rijks book and it won't be my last! She did a great job at really showing us how the character, Stephanie, was feeling. I liked the dual timelines. I feel it helped tell the story.

I listened and read this book. I liked the narrator!

WoW.........What she knew by Miranda Rijks was another excellent book I was hooked from the beginning till the end.,

I highly recommend all Miranda's books and are great for your holiday.

I have read several of Maranda's books over the last few weeks, as I was on holiday. I was just gripped from the very first book I read of hers and just kept on reading more and more books by her. She has just become one of my Favourite authors and I have just loved all her books.

Big Thank you to Netgalley for my copy in exchange for a review.

Quick read that has you trying to find out what really happened and who did it. Does Stephanie know more than she realizes about her flatmates disappearance? Who doesn’t want the come documentary filmed and how far will they go to stop it?

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you NetGalley, Miranda Rijks and Inkubator Books for this edition and hearing my honest review. Looking forward to reading more with you
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Thanks to Netgalley for sending me the ARC! This was a good read but nothing to write home about. It kept my interest for the most part but was a book I had no problem walking away from. I rate this book a 3.2

This is a gripping thriller that kept me guessing throughout. I enjoyed reading it and will probably look for more from this author.