This gripping novel explores the dark side of social media and the impact it has on our lives. If you're looking for a thought-provoking read this summer, be sure to check it out!

An interesting thriller with a cult-style premise. Good twists and turns and a lot of cerebral work into creating the plot. There is some pretty smart manipulation of the narrative here and the writing feels pretty solid.

Unfortunately, the pacing was a little slow for the first half and there were moments that seemed to be a bit over the top for shock value that didn't really feel fully believable. There seemed to be a few moments where Nicole's judgment just wasn't logical, so these questionable moments pulled me out of the story. It was a very intense read with some decent stakes and there was definitely a lot packed into the story with an emotional load that felt like it was swinging all over.

The ending was okay with some great surprise twisting, but ultimately it just felt a bit rushed and didn't really fully flesh out the circumstances.

Overall, a decent read and some good writing that makes me think I may have to give McKenzie's backlist a glance.

Written in dual timeline until they merge. It is interesting to see how the MC us unknowingly manipulated by the group. The writer kept me curious so I could not stop reading.

Another fantastic book by Catherine McKenzie!

Full of well developed characters, this book is an excellent read that will keep you guessing to the end. And then even after the end you will go back and read again because it's so cleverly done.

Get into this one, you won't regret it.

A fun juicy enthralling read that keeps you guessing even after you finish the book. This would be a good beach read--and I recommend it. Thank you net galley and that publisher in exchange for an ARC review.

Nicole Muller’s law career is falling apart and she and her husband are soon to be thrown out of their apartment. After a warning from her firm’s senior partners, she receives an invitation from an exclusive women’s networking group, Panthera Leo. Joining is anonymous, but every member is a professional. It sounds like the perfect solution to help Nicole get her career on track. Despite her husband's concerns about the group, he thinks they might be a cult, Nicole signs up for their retreat in Colorado. Nicole really likes the group and thinks this will help her. But can it really be this easy? What if she has more to lose than to gain? Did she fall into something worse. Thanks NetGalley and the publisher for the advance ecopy.

A fun story, but a bit confusing with so many characters and not knowing what they want. I did like the mystery aspect.

I thought this was a great read! I had never read Catherine McKenzie before and this definitely won't be my last of hers. Highly recommend!!

*Thank you @atriabooks for the copy in exchange for an honest review.*

Thank you so much for this ARC!

Such a fun and twisty ride! It honestly took me two tries to get through this book - on the first try I found it a little farfetched and just put it down. On the second try, I flew through it! Yes, some parts were still far fetched but it was very enjoyable.

I love books about groups, eh hem, cults, so the plot really intrigued me. This book is proof that when something seems too good to be true, it probably is. However, I do love reading about smart and powerful women so it did not disappoint in that aspect. Lots of twists!

A fun, twisty ride following lawyer Nicole as she becomes a member of an exclusive women's networking club. As Nicole becomes more involved in the club and heads to their corporate retreat, her husband is growing more suspicious of the group's motivations. Everything in Nicole's life is improving by leaps and bounds until she's expected to help the group cover up a serious crime. This leads to more questions and Nicole wants answers. As she keeps digging, how far will Nicole go to protect herself? The mystery aspect kept me very engaged and the fast pace made for a quick and enjoyable read.

Repetitive and slow. Not for me.It seemed like the author just kept rehashing the same idea to make it longer. Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for this copy for review

Overall, I was really into the plot and the characters. It was fast-paced and I found myself unable to put the book down on more than one occasion. There were some bits I found a bit far fetched, but I was able to mostly overlook them. The story was really different from anything I’ve ever read and I enjoyed the twists at the end. Would definitely recommend!

I did not enjoy this one. I found it very boring and it just did not vibe with me . The ending was a predictable and I had to force myself to finish unfortunately. I have enjoyed other books by this author so I will pick up their book in the future.

As a female attorney, I was very much intrigued by the description of this book. And while this was my first Catherine McKenzie book, it certainly won't be my last.

I truly loved the plot and the character development. Ms. McKenzie's words absolutely came to life and this book hooked me until the very end. A great book for 2022!!

Definitely didn’t see any of the twists coming. Fast paced with good plot. The story was really well written and kept my interest the whole time. It was fast paced and I have already recommended it to several people.

If something seems to be too good to be true, it probably is. Nicole is struggling with her legal career and is invited to join a secret group of women. Her husband thinks it’s a cult, but off she goes to the retreat. She joins the group, and life gets better, or does it? Full of twists and turns and lots of surprises this book will keep you reading until the end!

A select group of business women are hand picked to attend a retreat. They think they are lucky, however a retreat can sometimes lead to deadly secrets.

I’m a huge fan of Catherine Mckenzie and will continue to read anything she writes, this one just didn’t do it for me. I loved the idea of a woman’s club this just went off in an unexpected direction. I didn’t connect with any of the characters and all of the interest happens at the very end. Overall, I think this one just missed the mark.

Thank you to Atria Books & NetGalley for an ARC of this book, in exchange for my honest opinion.

I will say I was so excited to read this as soon as I discovered it was about a cult. Nicole is hitting a dead end in her career and her marriage. So when an email shows up to her inbox about joining a secret group called Panthera, for women that can help provide networking opportunities, she jumps at it.

After attending the retreat for the organization, she is apprehensive but still moves full speed ahead becoming a member. As things in her life quickly become easier, she is so elated to know she made the right decision in joining this group. But it doesn’t take long for things to begin to unravel, and go awry. Blackmail is only the beginning of what Panthera wants Nicole to do. Will she do it all? Or will she outsmart them?

This read like a true suspense and kept me on the edge of my seat while reading. I will say towards the ending all of the legal jargon did get a bit overwhelming. Although the ending didn’t answer every question, I couldn’t help myself but smirk at the last two pages.

Nicole Muller’s life is on the rocks. Her once brilliant law career is falling apart. She and her husband are soon to be forced out of the apartment they love. After a warning from her firm’s senior partners, she receives an invitation from an exclusive women’s networking group, Panthera Leo. Membership is anonymous, but every member is a successful professional. It sounds like the perfect solution to help Nicole revive her career. So, despite her husband's concerns the group might be a cult, Nicole signs up for their retreat in Colorado.

At first, Nicole finds the group to be the answer to all of her prayers. But can it really be this easy? What if she has more to lose than to gain?

I thought this was a fun and exciting thrill-ride and the perfect addition to my beach bag. I will definitely be keeping my eye out for Catherine McKenzie in the future.

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