I was grateful for getting this as an arc from NetGalley.
This is a nice story I had started in ebook but had trouble starting the book so I ended up listening to it . This story jumps from different timelines so you have to be sure to pay attention.
The story starts with Paris found holding a knife and finding her husband dead in the bathtub not remembering what happened . This seem to blame her due to circumstances but he had a known drug history and they were found in his system.
Then we jump to the life of Joelle and all the abuse she endured and how she made a new life for herself at the unfortunate loss of a good friend she had made that she was not to blame.
As the story went on I really wanted to know the whole story and it does unfold and the person gets what they deserve in the end

4.5
Thank you to MacMillan and NetGalley for the eARC of Things We Do in the Dark by Jennifer Hiller. Ms. Hiller is quickly becoming a "must-read" for me. Her stories are always suspenseful, engaging and page-turning, with great character development and back stories. I think thrillers are one of the most difficult genres to write. Make the story too obvious and of course, we know who the killer is 20% in to the story. Add too many characters and distractions, and we get confused and lose interest. The author has found the perfect balance to keep the reader guessing without giving the ending away. Paris's backstory was heart-breaking, but you could clearly see why the path she took was the only realistic way to escape. The issue of trust was really a main character in the book. And the twist had the end had me reeling. I love books where I don't see THAT coming. Great story. Definitely recommend!
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Jennifer Hillier's newest novel was a 3.5 star read for me. I found the book to be a bit predictable and not what I would call a thriller. It was my first book by this author and I did enjoy her style of writing. I would read another of her books.

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Jennifer Hillier is another author that has become a favorite and I look forward to reading whatever it is she writes. Her thrillers are just so addictive and binge-worthy and this latest one is no exception!

I loved the way this one was told, outlined in chunks and really allowing us to get to know the characters involved. I felt that the pacing was spot on here and while I did guess one of the twists early on, I did not know the motivations or how it would all come together and so nothing was taken away from me guessing at all. In fact, it made me read closer because I was trying to see if I could in fact see how it would come together – if I was indeed correct. And that was just one of the twists – there were still many that left me shocked!

I loved how in some parts this book was a slow-burn, but in other parts it was nonstop action…the plot was really so expertly woven together and I found that once I started reading it, I just didn’t want to put the book down. I became very invested in the characters’ lives and the unfortunate situations they found themselves in. I love that while I didn’t always like the characters, I still wanted the best for them – and that is definitely a tribute to Hillier’s writing. She really crafts such dynamic characters.

This is one layered story that really packs a punch. It’s dark and definitely not for everyone, but I loved it and cannot wait to see what comes next from this talented author. Until then, I have a few backlist titles that I still need to read of hers – The Butcher, Creep, Freak, and Wonderland. Then I will have read all her books!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press, Minotaur Books for giving me the chance to read and review this ARC! Jennifer Hillier is a new to me author, I find her books entertaining, and she is becoming an auto read author.

I especially like the references to the Philippines, as it is not often I run across something that reminds me of my youth. The book was slow going at first, but it really picked up in a few places. I was able to guess some outcomes, but there were more plot changes than I expected.

4.5 stars

Jennifer Hillier is fast becoming one of my go to authors! Her writing is brilliant and her stories suck you in from the start.

Things We Do in the Dark brings the past and present together for our main characters and keeps you guessing u til the end. I went back and forth many times with what was actually going to happen in this book, but to no avail, the author surprises us at the end!

I look forward to each and every book Jennifer writes and she definitely did not disappoint with this one!

Jennifer Hiller does it again. I am not really sure she can write a bad book.
Now The Butcher is still my favorite but this was great. I highly recommend this one. I love the time lines and the different POV's.
It was just great

I loved Jar of Hearts, so this request was a no-brainer. I liked this book enough that I am also going to get a hardcover copy in my next Book of the Month box. Things We Do in the Dark is a slow-burn, but overall gripping thriller. This is the story story of a young wife charged with the murder of her famous older comedian husband and it definitely grabbed me from the beginning. And as I continued to read, I found myself drawn further and further in. I found this book to be a wildly entertaining while also dealing with some very serious subjects in a sensitive and realistic way. I really enjoyed how everything unfolded. I guessed some of the reveals, but that did not take away from my enjoyment of this book. The characters were slowly developed, and I really enjoyed getting to know them and I also enjoyed the ending of this book.

Dear Things We Do in the Dark,
You were a delightful thriller. I absolutely loved all of your twists and turns. There is something so easy about the way Jennifer Hillier writes, it makes reading her books that much more enjoyable. I loved the way that all of the clues were laid out, with subtlety and finesse. Even though Paris was a hard person to relate to, I found myself wanting the best for her, and for there to be peace and closure in her life. You touched on so many heavy themes, but treated them with respect and delicacy, and my heart broke for Joey at every new trauma and abandonment. You were a brilliant escape for my mind.

Thank you to NetGalley, Jennifer Hillier and St Martin’s Press for the free e-book in exchange for an honest review.

Just like usual, I flew through and really enjoyed this novel. It’s a really easy read because you want to know what is going on. I kind of guessed the twist, but that in no way ruined this one for me. There are so many despicable people in this novel, but it’s rounded out by some amazingly good people. Definitely would recommend if you enjoyed her previous works!

Synopsis: When Pairs wakes up with blood on her clothes holding the potential murder weapon to her husbands murder things dont look very good. 25 years ago The Ice Queen was convicted of a murder just like this one. When the truth starts to come out are these things all tied together or just a random miss fortune of a girl with a rough family history?

Thoughts: I enjoyed this book. It kept me wondering where it was going to head next and I was intrigued. Each new part led down a different path. I enjoyed how the stories were connected and how the reader is reading about different murders that may or may not have happened to be related together. While there were times I figured out what was going to happen next before it happened I was still kept on my toes and wondering if that was what was really going to happen.

Trigger Warnings: Rape, sexual assault of a minor, assault and sexual exploitation.

Love love love!!! This book was so fast paced and kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. I can't wait to read more by this author and she has for sure become one of my go tos now!

THINGS WE DO IN THE DARK was the kind of thriller/mystery novel that I can get behind. Immediately, the reader cannot help but be fascinated in the story of Paris Peralta who finds herself accused of killing her husband. It quickly becomes clear that Paris, and most of the characters in this book, are not what they seem with ghosts of her past coming to the forefront. We are also thrust into the story of Joey Reyes, daughter of the notorious "Ice Queen" Ruby Reyes who was convicted of child abuse and 1st degree murder. Both these stories are intertwined in the most interesting of ways. Hillier does a great job creating this story, especially with the multiple POVs and dual timelines. Many authors cannot pull it off as well as she does. I also appreciated that the main female characters in this book are not maligned or cast as stereotypical mystery main female characters, not called crazy or stigmatized for mental health or addiction issues. Instead, we have characters who have done things they are not proud of to survive and who are portrayed with humanity. They are multifaceted but understandable. I've read so many thrillers or mystery novels that do the opposite so I wanted to commend Hillier on that. Hillier's writing is sharp and does a great job of creating suspense and keeping the reader guessing as to the truth. It is engaging and moving prose that just sucked me in. THINGS WE DO IN THE DARK is about the ghosts of the past coming to the present and the things we do in order to survive.

I have read Things We Do In The Dark by Jennifer Hillier. I have decided on giving this book 3.5 - rounded up to 4 stars. The writing was great and the story was interesting. But I had figured out the first twist toward the very beginning of the story and had a pretty good idea about everything else. I never wanted to not finish it though. All in all it was a decent read.

This thriller started out strong and really had me salivating for more storyline. I wanted background info and I really wanted flashbacks that would build to a juicy master twist. After the first ten percent or so, it just seemed to fall flat. The twists were fairly predictable, although emotionally wrought and well written. The whole thing just lacked a big punch at the end....I wanted more of a conclusion all around. I'm a big fan of Jennifer Hillier, and I'll still pick up any books she publishes, but this one wasn't my favorite.

4.5 stars Jennifer Hillier does it again!! A razor sharp page turner that begins with a seasoned Hollywood Comedian dead and his wife, 30 years his senior, being charged for murder.

Filled with secrets, lies, trauma, abuse, murder and money don’t miss this one!!

Read about 20% and just wasn't sucked in - it felt like this had been done before & I just didn't feel compelled to pick this back up.

Thank you to @netgalley and @minotaur_books for the eARC of Things We Do In the Dark. This book published July 19, so this is another example of me catching up on my Netgalley reads.

I’ll start by saying that this was my first @jenniferhillierbooks and it will not be my last! The writing was phenomenal and the plot kept me on my toes! Paris seemed pretty sketchy at first, but I ended up admiring her grit and strength. Definitely recommend this one if you’re into thrillers! I binged half of this book in half a day and spread the last half over a couple evenings. So good!

Next on my thriller agenda is to read her Little Secrets and Jar of Hearts!

I have previously loved many a Jennifer Hillier thriller, but Things We Do in the Dark was just too slow for me. When I pick up a Hillier novel I expect to have shocking twists at a faster pace. Unfortunately this just wasn’t it. I will still read anything she writes though.

Amazing! I love this thriller. Paris is charged with the murder of her husband. While this is where the story starts it is by no means where it continues. Things We Do in the Dark is full of twists and turns that kept me turning pages, reading the words, and trying to put it all together. I did not find this book hard to figure out. As the story continued, I was able to figure out what Paris’ secrets are and why she would like them to stay in the past. But… I did not see the big twist at the end. LOVED IT!

Paris is a great character, her story is unique. The fact that she was able to come from a twisted background but has not let that take her down. She has worked hard to keep her past in the past and has become an accomplished yoga instructor with her own studio. I love stories like this, stories where a person with a tough childhood/young adult comes through and makes herself successful. There is so much to her story and she had some great friends to stand next to her while she fought the murder arrest.

Jennifer Hillier is a great thriller, mystery author. I am excited to see what other books she has out there. I recommend this book to anyone who loves twists and turns and surprise endings.