This one was just not what I thought it would be. Catching cover though!
Thank you NetGalley for providing a copy of this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Looking at the cover, I was intrigued, thinking that this was a thriller. However, I was surprised that this would be more of a dramatic suspenseful romance. This was my first book by this author and I can see why everyone all over Booksta is so obsessed with her!
Molly is such a lovable complex main character who is in love with two different men, following two different timelines and her life (who doesn’t love this set up)?
Overall themes of love, parenting, obsession, and human flaws. Absolutely loved this one.

This book let me down.
It was not what I thought it was going to be.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC. It just was not for me.

I was as much obsessed with this book as Sabrina was with Jake. IYKYK

Millennials look no further, this book was made for us. I truly think Lovering is the master of writing for us, every book she’s written has a way of being oh so relatable.

One night at a concert in East Williamsburg Molly falls head over heels for Jake Danner, lead singer in an up and coming indie band. Their relationship is full of intense love for one another yet it’s tragically toxic. A decade later they are no longer together but doesn’t mean they have forgotten about each other.

It’s a sexy suspense novel about the kind of addictive, obsessive love that keeps you coming back - a book about obsession, want and desire.

Oh and the women in this book were cruel and to be frank MEAN. I’m 100% certain that women and men alike act like this all over the world. Obsession is not a pretty colour.

Lastly this book touches on a few different genres, leaning more towards women’s fiction/ romance, than thriller.

I would call this more of a domestic drama than the thriller it is billed as, and it is definitely a slower burn than I was expecting. That being said, I did like this one very much and it is at times a heart breaking and gut punch of a read. I wished it had been more of a thriller as there was definitely the potential for it to be one though. The story is full of drama, the characters grew on me, and it has stuck with me long after I have read it. The audio is fantastic with three different narrators for Molly, Sabrina and Jake, so I definitely recommend listening to this one if you can.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the digital galley to review.

Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the e-ARC!

This book was so unique. While I expected something with a lot of action and suspense, this ended up being more of a psychological drama. The story is told in past and present, weaving the story of instant love and also love grown tired, and I loved how both stories gave insight into the characters and gave breadcrumbs of the story along the way. I never knew where things were going, and I love a read that keeps me guessing! There were a lot of small twists along the way that kept me interested and kept me from totally guessing what would happen. I also found the characters to be fascinating and creepy! I liked how it played on the idea of never really knowing what someone is capable of doing.

It did have a slow start for me and it took me some time to figure out everyone's character. I also thought it was odd how the characters treated past events, that only happening a few years previously, as though they were so far-gone and irrelevant.

I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys thrillers and like a lot of twists!

Can’t Look Away is a novel about the choices in our pasts, and the paths that “could have been.” The author forms an interesting love triangle and a suspenseful plot, but I felt like the narrative fell a little flat.

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

I loved this book! I wasn't a fan of "Tell Me Lies," so I had low expectations and wow oh wow was I blown away! While some of the tropes were unbelievable, I loved every second of this novel. Carola Lovering did an amazing job of making (most) of the main characters likeable yet flawed, so you had to feel for them. Can't wait to share with everyone!!

Thank you to Net Galley for an ARC of this story!

I initially thought this story was more of a thriller, but quickly learned it was more of a romance.

I also understand the premise of young love, but for some reason I felt like it fell short in this story.

Although I finished, this was just one of those books I struggled to get through.

Thought the ending kind of let this down but otherwise a very intriguing story of obsession, jealousy and rock stars.

Can't Look Away by Carola Lovering is a compelling tale of love, loss, and obsession. The story follows Molly Diamond, a 23-year old barista who falls deeply in love with Jake Danner, the lead singer of a famous band, after they lock eyes at a concert in Brooklyn. Nearly a decade later, Molly is living in the suburbs with her husband, Hunter, and young daughter. When Sabrina, a newcomer in town, befriends Molly, their connection becomes clearer and secrets from Molly's past are revealed. As the timeline jumps back and forth between 2013 and 2022, the reader is drawn into the psychological thriller of the relationships between Molly, Jake, and Sabrina.

The writing in Can't Look Away is engaging and well-done, drawing the reader into the story and the emotions of the characters. The alternating perspectives of Molly, Jake, and Sabrina provide a deeper understanding of the complex relationships and motivations behind their actions. The themes of love and obsession are well-explored, and the examination of the idea of "first love" is thought-provoking.

One of the standout aspects of the book is the exploration of the struggles and challenges faced by Molly and Sabrina as they navigate infertility and the pressure to have a second child. This adds depth and depth to the story and offers a relatable and realistic portrayal of the difficulties and emotions involved in trying to conceive.

Overall, Can't Look Away is a captivating and well-written novel that explores the complexities of love and relationships. It is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers and those looking for a thought-provoking read.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my review copy!

What an intriguing, unique storyline! I've read MANY thrillers/suspense reads and this one kept me very interested and engaged. It was a great combination of love, loss, mystery and what could have been. I highly recommend this one!

Can't Look Away features a "one that got away" story with a bit of a twist. Full of angst, emotions, and a bit of thrills, this book is perfect for fans steamy suspense. If you need a page-turner to carry you away from your real life, this book has high-drama and feels like stepping into a TV show.

Molly and Jake have an instant connection that leads to an intense love, with a song Jake writes about Molly rocketing his band into stardom. Nearly a decade later, Molly lives in Connecticut with her husband and daughter, feeling a bit lost and unfulfilled. She meets a new friend, Sabrina, and secrets begin to unspool on why Sabrina moved to the small town of Flynn Cove.

The first half of this book had me totally gripped! It was suspenseful and I had to know what was going to happen. Then the story began to lose me. It was a bit too soap opera-y for me (like cringey at times) and I found the ending to be a bit anti-climactic. I loved TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE and enjoyed TELL ME LIES by this author, so this was probably a fluke and I'm excited to read her future books.

Once you start this one, you won’t want to put it down. I really enjoyed Can’t Look Away. This is my first book from this author but I’m looking forward to reading more from her.

Can't Look Away by Carola Lovering is more of a suspense than a thriller, and it's a look at relationships and choices made when young. And, how those choices can impact our lives later on.

Many thanks to the author, publish, and NetGalley for sharing this book with me. All thoughts are my own.

This book was hugely disappointing. I really enjoyed Too Good to Be True, but this one lacks suspense; it all felt really obvious and not very exciting. The characters felt unrealistic with their motivations. I saw all the twists coming. I know people have really enjoyed this one, but it didn't work for me.

I love Carola Lovering and find all of her books to be unputdownable. I couldn’t wait to get to the end of this one to figure out everything! She writes a special kind of thriller where usually nothing extremely sinister has happened, but the toxicity of the relationships is so addictive that you are frantically flipping pages till the end.

Carola Lovering has published some really sold books and I have enjoyed every single one! This one felt like it should have been categorized differently, maybe romantic suspense vs. thriller, but regardless I enjoyed it! I really enjoyed the multiple POVs with this one. There were so many twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat. I read so many thrillers that I feel like I can typically grasp them and figure them out, but this one kept me guessing and I was SO wrong about quite a few of them. Looking forward to her next book.