Hillier's thrillers always have a bit of extra spice to them than the run of the mill thriller, and Things We Do in the Dark is no exception. I loved the celebrity aspect to this thriller and it is way more layered than I originally thought. Read this!!

I was blown away by Jennifer Hillier’s debut, Little Secrets, and all of its twists and turns and Things We Do in the Dark was no exception. As a Canadian-American myself, I loved the inclusions of Canadian bands, Ontario cities, and much more.

Jennifer Hillier is one of my favourite mystery/thriller authors and she definitely didn't disappoint with "Things We Do In The Dark".
Paris is married to a famous and much loved actor/comedian. When he is found dead her entire world shatters. In more ways than one!
Told in the past and present this fascinating story is addictive from the very start.
I am always drawn to this author's flawed and memorable characters, especially the strength of her female characters considering the adversity they are subjected to.
I won't be forgetting their story anytime soon.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martins Press/Minotaur Books for an arc of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the E-ARC. This was my first Jennifer Hillier book and I was incredibly surprised. She spins a story with a well developed plot. This novel was very character and plot driven. Hillier 's writing included lots of background information and various points in time which she used to explain and introduce us to multiple characters. The transitions between characters and time periods were seamless. I never had to flip back and forth to reread sections.

The friendship between Drew and Paris felt genuine. I loved how Hillier created a fictional character that I loathed. I couldn't stand Ruby and my heart ached for Joey. The story was filled with suspense but it also tugged at my heart strings.

I was really excited for this after loving some of the author’s past books, but unfortunately it fell flat for me. Maybe I just read too many thrillers, but I felt like the twists were fairly obvious, in fact I was able to predict the majority of the plot from early on. This read more like a domestic/family drama than a thriller, it just was missing the suspense, mystery and jaw dropping moments I’ve come to expect with her books. It’s a very slow burn, jumping between POV and timelines and dealing with some heavy topics. I didn’t care much for Drew and wish we had less of his POV. I found the entire past timeline to be a bit too much backstory for me, especially when it was so easy to see where the plot was headed. I was hoping for more of a wow factor and it just missed the mark. I’ve seen rave reviews so I’d still recommend you give this a try when you’re in the mood for a dark slow burn character driven drama.

Thanks to @Minotaur and @Netgalley for the DRC. Things We Do in the Dark is available now.

OH my lanta- this was my first Hillier and I TORE IT UP (not literally, of course).

I haven't finished a book in less than 5 days in a long time and I flew through Jennifer's newest in a flash. I thought the pacing was great, the storyline was intriguing and I enjoy multiple POVs.

I will say I kind of had an idea of some of the ending, but not the exact events which I think turned out PERFECCCT!

I was invested, I was hooked, I wanted and needed to know more. I think the writing style made this a very easy and fast read and wasn't overly flowing with exaggerated details that take you out of the plot.

There were parts that took my breath away and the raw emotion I felt is the exact reason why I read- I want to FEEL and experience ALL THE THINGS! (except anything involving an ice skate - IYKYK)

TW: sexual abuse, domestic violence

SOLID mystery/thriller and I was NOT disappointed!

I love starting a story and thinking it’s going to be about something and it’s really about something else. I enjoyed peeling back the layers on this one. Hillier has become a new favorite.

Thanks to Netgalley for the free copy in exchange for an honest review

I received a free advanced copy of this book through Netgalley.com and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

This book is a mystery inside a mystery. Paris Peralta is arrested for the murder of her husband - the media has a field day with their May December romance and the courts believe she did it for the money but Paris actually cared for her husband but that doesn't mean she doesn't have things to hide.

Hidden in her past she holds onto a dark secret, an identity she has left behind but her husbands celebrity status may be shoving her into a spotlight that is bringing ghosts from the past back to life, and one has her sights set on a payday.

This is a really intriguing story, well crafted and edge of your seat. I had worked out some of it in my head but some of the revelations were truly astonishing. The characters were well developed and while some of the stories were hard to read it was ultimately redeeming to know how everything turns out.

Using present and past, and different perspective we piece together a story of toxic parenting, the struggle to survive, and ultimately remaking yourself.

Trigger warnings for child abuse, sexual abuse, ancestral patterns of abuse.

Another great book from Jennifer Hillier. This was one of my most anticipated books of the year and it didn’t disappoint. This book starts off strong and keeps the suspense throughout. I was definitely engaged to see how this one would end. A lot has been said about this book already and since it is a thriller I don’t want to say much about the plot. If you want an addictive and immersive book pick this one up!

Thank you to the publisher for my copy - all opinions are my own.

10/10 this is @jenniferhillierbooks at her absolute best when it comes to deliciously deviant thriller material.

I loved everything about this book (including the special edition glow in the dark cover - thanks for that @minotaur_books - it’s so fun!) from start to end. This is one of those stories where you are given breadcrumbs as you go, but nothing really prepares you for where the plot takes you.

Not to overlook the fact that virtually every aspect of this plot is DARK (we are talking some of the very deepest parts of human depravity here) - but with such badass survivor female lead characters that keep you rooting for a win right to the very last pages.

I want to say literally nothing about this story (so I don’t ruin a THING) but you so 100% need this one on your summer reading must have list. It’s the type of book that you can waste an entire summer afternoon addicted to, and with patio season upon us, this is a must have accessory.

Get this locked at loaded for your July TBR - preorder, put it on hold, add it to your basket today. You won’t regret it!

I love books that incorporate a podcast into the plot and Things We Do in the Dark does not disappoint. The title of the book is also the title of a true crime podcast featured throughout the book. The book is told through two different timelines set 25 years apart. Through the unraveling of long-held secrets, we get to know the main character, Paris, and all of the nitty-gritty of her past. A fast-paced plot keeps the reader turning pages to reach the satisfying conclusion. Read and enjoy!

A solid showing by Hillier. It’s not my favorite of hers… I thought Little Secrets had better twists and Jar of Hearts was darker. However, I still very much enjoyed it! Jennifer Hillier is a master at writing stories that are messed up but still come to a neat conclusion at the end. Definitely recommend this one!

This book started off with a bang and had me hooked from chapter one. I was so intrigued by Paris’ story and needed to know who killed her husband. I liked that the book was told in dual timelines and trying to figure out how they were connected. Although, I was able to predict one of the twists, I was already invested enough in the story and had to keep reading to know who killed Jimmy Peralta.

I listened to the audiobook narrated by Carla Vega, who did a great job with bringing these characters to life. I normally prefer multiple narrators when there are dual timelines, but Vega was able to voice each differently enough that I wasn’t confused. I highly recommend the audiobook.

This was my first Jennifer Hillier book, but certainly won’t be my last. Thank you Macmillan Audio, Minotaur Books, and NetGalley for advanced copies in exchange for me honest review.

Jennifer Hillier is a brilliant author! This is my third book I have read by her. As always- this one leaves you on the edge of your seat, and guessing until the very end. It true fashion- this is a twisty, suspenseful novel that you will not be able to put down.

smart and captivating psychological thriller that is unputdownable. Hillier has done it again! She always manages to grip me and keep me turning the pages late into the night. With her characters, as well as the atmosphere she creates.I couldn’t stop reading until the very last page. Suspenseful and mysterious, with intriguing characters and timelines and POVs.

This wasn’t very good. It started off strong, but then the story went into a lot of backstory. And the backstory was terrible - lots of abuse and just ugh. The twist wasn’t a surprise at all, and there was literally no suspense at all.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 semi-thriller, twisted, suspenseful, page turning stars. Jennifer Hillier is fast becoming one of my favorite authors. I recommend Little Secrets to everyone with the anticipation full of twisted and turn events. Hillier’s writing is original and page turner worthy. I was excited to receive Things We Do In The Dark as an ARC. This book did not disappoint!!! This is written in dual timeline ❣️ with multiple POV. It is written with style and harmony with the perfect amount of past and present to keep the book a page turner. Thank you NetGalley and St Martin’s Press/Minotaur Book for the ARC in exchange for honest opinion.

This was good!

A huge thank you to NetGalley and St Martins Press / Minotaur Books for my advanced copy of Things We Do In The Dark.

What I Enjoyed-

✨ The Audio- I saw the audio on Scribd and was very excited.
The audio was fantastic.
Things We Do In The Dark is narrated by Carla Vega and she did a phenomenal job.

✨ The Dual Timeline- I love dual timelines in books. There was a good balance of a present day narrative with peeks back into the past. It all tied together very nicely.

✨ The Storytelling- Jennifer Hillier’s writing is addicting. I usually listen to my audiobooks on the go and I found myself using my downtime to finish this story.

Why This Book Lost a Star-

Nothing really surprised me.
I loved that all of my questions were answered in the end but the reveals fell flat.

Overall- Recommend. This book will hook you and keep you reading. I look forward to reading more by this author.

I have been lucky enough to have read a number of Jennifer Hillier’s books and this one is just as good as all the rest! She keeps you guessing with the various characters and backstory that leads up to the final twist! I absolutely loved this book and highly recommend it to others who enjoyfast-paced thrillers!

Things We Do In The Dark by Jennifer Hillier

I am a huge fan of Jennifer Hillier's books, and she did not disappoint with this one!

Things I enjoyed:
-Multiple POV
-Dual timelines
-Her writing style is fantastic
-A page-turner

Things I didn't enjoy as much:
-There were some twists but not as many as in her other books.
- I also didn't find the twists to be as shocking when compared to her other novels.

Overall, I really enjoyed the book, and it is definitely worth the read—a great book to read at the beach or by the pool.

CW: child abuse, pedophilia, suicide, drug abuse

4⭐

Thank you, @netgalley and @stmarinspress for the advanced readers copy. 😊