Looking over the reviews for this I feel like the Black Sheep of this one. Although I liked her debut, I didn’t like this one very much. I liked the concept, but not the execution. And just like in the first one, i was able to guess what happened. And I’m talking as soon as they popped up. And that was just disappointing.

Ok, so first things first. I didn’t enjoy the execution because I was bored in the middle. It just seemed like it was the same thing happening over and over. She was looking at footage, she was talking to the one guy, she was finding a clue that was shocking and helped move the case along. It was just the same thing over and over. What saved this for me was the unexpected thing at the end. I was not expecting to get the one person back, so when we did and found out what actually happened, that made me happy. I was glad to have something unexpected pop up.

Then comes the ending to the mystery. I saw the one person and who they were from a mile away. I saw that coming. But then rest of it, I also saw that coming. I think if I hadn’t read her previous release I wouldn’t have thought about it, but seeing as she was predictable before, I knew as soon as they popped up what was happening. And sure enough it was what happened. This is the one that made me mad tho. Because I thought she would have learned from the first time. (I wasn’t alone when I guessed who it was the first time.)

BUT I still enjoyed this because I do actually like the author’s voice. I won’t say writing style since I guessed the person in both her stories, but I was still entertained? Like I didn’t DNF even though I was quite certain who the person was as soon as I saw them. So I don’t really know what that says about me or the way she writes, but for whatever reason I still liked it.

I also still enjoyed the audio of this. I do think if I was reading this with my eyeballs I would have skipped to the end to see whodunit and then I would have been done. But since I was listening to this, I was still interested in Vacker’s narration. This isn’t the first time I’ve listened to Vacker’s narration, but I don’t think I realized how much I liked their narration style until I finished this one. Because I’ve actually listened to a number of books they’ve done. And they’ve did a bang up job every time!

I still don’t know how I feel about Willingham’s writing, but I do know if there’s another, I’m still going to read it. Especially if Vacker is back for a third time. They really pair well together!

WOW! This is one of my favorite books this year! Very unique storyline and I loved the twists and turns. Highly recommend!!!

This is the second book I have read by Stacy Willingham, and just like A Flicker in the Dark, I loved it! The writing is beautiful while expertly bringing to life the raw emotion of loss and devastation. I loved the way the author compared a relationship to a library book and also tarnished jewelry. The characters are complex demonstrating both the best and worst qualities of human nature. Isabelle is living a parent’s worst nightmare. Her child vanishes without a trace while doubt about her involvement surrounds her as she tries to navigate the world of grief. The story is compelling, heart breaking and utterly captivating. Its originality kept me mesmerized as the story unfolded. A big thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for my copy. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Stacy has a way of drawing you into the story. This thriller kept me guessing and I truly did not know where it was going to go. I would recommend this thriller to anyone.

Yikes! As a mom, this one is a terrifying story as her son is kidnapped out of his room while she is sleeping!
Turns out though, she has insomnia and as a child she would sleepwalk and not remember anything she did. Can she be the one to blame and if she was sleepwalking with her baby, where could he be?

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All the DANGEROUS THINGS. True care, truth (of this book) brings. I’ll take one lift. Your book, BEST TRIP!

Meeeee ohhh myyy is this thriller a GOOD ASS TIME! Full transparency: I loathed A Flicker in The Dark and was trepidatious about reading Willingham’s sophomore novel but I am SO GLAD I DID! This is the thriller I’ve been longing for all year long! All the Dangerous Things is completely engrossing and totally propulsive!

Isabelle Drake is one bad mamma jamma who is on the hunt for her son who disappeared from his nursery one fateful evening. Hellbent on solving the cold case, she LITERALLY has not slept in a year (no this is not a Tyler Durden twist of sorts so have no fear!!!!!) and on a hopeless whim agrees to an interview by a true crime podcaster (TRUE CRIME JUNKIES ARE YOUR EARS PERKED UP NOW?!!!). The twists that progress throughout the novel are INSANE, involving intricate family secrets that are rooted deep into Isabelle’s childhood!!!! The plot is so incredibly well executed and multilayered! I feel now is the time to quote MTV's old docuseries Diary, "YOU THINK YOU KNOW... BUT YOU HAVE NO IDEA" LOLOLOLLLL!

Much like Isabelle lost sleep trying to solve her son’s case, readers will lose sleep tearing through the pages of Willingham’s newest release! YA DON’T WANNA MISS THIS FOLKS!

A million glimmering, shimmering bookish thanks to Minotaur Books publishing for my eARC!

ALRIGHT OFF TO GO COUNT SHEEP! TOO-DA-LOO BOOKWORMS!

All the Dangerous Things is a solid domestic thriller. It really made me think about the true crime community and how people may feel on the other side. I haven't read Stacy Willingham's first novel, A Flicker in the Dark, but I'll be adding it to my TBR after reading this one.

I have really enjoyed Stacy Willingham's writing style! This book was so easy to dive into and kept me interested until the very last page. I will definitely be recommending this one to my friends!

Deliciously good read! I think Stacy Willingham has crafted a novel that is sensitive to the guilt every woman puts on herself and that society adds to as well as the issues women face before during and after childbirth. The way she has wrapped these themes into a cracking good read is amazing! #allthedangerousthings is one that kept me reading late into the night to see what happens next. The so you to #netgalley and #minotaurbooks for this arc to read and review, all opinions are my own.

All the Dangerous Things is a psychological thriller about a woman named Isabelle who had her son, Mason, taken in the middle of the night. The case went cold and even a year later, was totally unsolved with no leads. Isabelle, completely sleep deprived now, cannot give up trying to figure out what happened to her son. When a podcaster named Waylon comes into her life. He wants to tell her story and see if he can help her figure out the case with the help of his listeners. Will Waylon be able to help her figure out the case? Will her son’s kidnapping ever be solved?

I would rate this book 4.5 stars!

I devoured this book within a week. The short chapters flew by when reading this book. There was a past story weaved throughout the present-day story, which also made the book go by very quickly. The two stories were woven together very nicely. I wanted to know Isabelle’s story in the past and how it may or may not have connected with her story in the present.

I love the “unreliable narrator” trope when reading thriller books– and this book has just that. You can’t help but wonder if Isabelle was seeing things or whether they were truly happening. Was her sleep deprivation causing her to see things or was it truly happening? I also found how she was sleepwalking in her past as well as starting again in her present to be an interesting aspect to the book.

There were definitely twists that I didn't see coming in this book, especially when it came to Waylon. I love being surprised when reading a thriller book. I loved the ending of the book and how it was all pieced together in the end.

I wish that the end of this book stretched out a little bit longer. I felt as though a lot happened but it was rushed like “2 days later” and then “two weeks later.” I really would have liked to hear more of the podcast finishing in detail, especially since so much came to light in those last few chapters.

Overall, I would recommend this book. I have read both books by Willington now and I enjoyed both of them. This book was very well-written and fast paced.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

If you like a book with an unreliable narrator, you will like this book. If you are sick of books with a female unreliable character, give this book a chance. You will be pleasantly surprised. It’s not the same book you think it is. That’s why I liked this book so much. It wasn’t a typical book. This thriller will keep your attention and you won’t be able to wait to get to the end to find out what happens!

Thank you so much to Net Galley for a gifted copy!

Stacy Willingham’s latest thriller focused on a mother who suffers from sleep problems and memory loss. Her son was kidnapped and she was never haunted by her past and never knew what happened during her memory loss.

It is a fast-paced thriller but there are parts of the story that I felt was a bit disconnected. The ending seemed a bit convenient too. This book reminded me of Megan Goldin’s Stay Awake and I think I like Stay Awake better.

3.5 ⭐️

Thank you NetGalley and Minotaur book for the free e-ARC in exchange for my honest review

I loooved this book!

I was a little hesitant to read it given I personally have a dealt with post partum depression in the past but it ended up being a non factor.

The main character becomes an unreliable narrator which is one of my favorite themes when reading thrillers.

I cannot wait to read her next book!

This sophomore thriller by Willingham was as equally compulsive and page turning as her first! She is quickly turning into an author I will be eagerly anticipating more books from!

😍Loved: I'm always down for an unreliable narrator! I found the writing atmospheric and I was immersed in the setting.

😀Liked: The twist was a goodie here! Definitely didn't see it coming or even have a close guess. This is makes or breaks a suspense novel for me - so big win! After about the halfway point, I barely put this down because I needed answers.

Gosh I loved this book! I wish it didn’t take me so long to read - but it’s because of my reading slump, not the book!

It was twisty, well-paced, & filled with questionable characters. The authors note tied the themes of womanhood, motherhood & the blurred lines of right & wrong.

I imagine this book could be triggering for any woman who experienced postpartum depression/anxiety, motherhood/childhood traumas, or separation/loss of children.

I've been ready to read more from this author since her previous book last year. This book is very atmospheric, the characters were all introduced slowly. The plot moved between "Now" to "Then" Louisiana 1999, and Savannah Georgia now. It took me a few chapters to get into it but it was well worth it. There are lots of jaw dropping moments and loved all of the twists. I could not put this book down after the beginning. I kept on flipping the pages to see what was going to happen next. It gave me a five star high. It kept me on the edge of my seat. This book was just so crazy. It had everything that you want in a thriller. This one is not a predictable read. It was mind blowing!

I love this book! My second by the author and I was not disappointed. It is a slow-paced thriller, but you are immediately pulled in by our main character and it feels like you ARE her. The story had a great atmosphere and had flowed smoothly, I thought I had it all figured out but was definitely caught off guard in the end! The ending wrapped it up nicely as well.

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for a copy of this ARC.

Oh my goodness, this book. To me, this is the perfect thriller. Misdirection is a huge part of it, so you never know who did it, but it all makes perfect sense once you reach the end. I felt for Isabelle throughout the entire novel as she struggled to find out what happened to her son, despite the people around her giving up or not taking things as seriously as they should. I was sucked in the entire time and could NOT stop reading until I reached the end. Excuse me while I go read everything else Stacy Willingham has ever written...

If you enjoy reading thrillers and want one that will freak you out to read at night, pick this one up. But if you don't like books about missing kids or kids in danger, this won't be for you! I know that I wouldn't have been able to pick this one up if I was a parent.

i loved this book! this is my second stacy book that i read and i’m excited to see what she does next! we follow a mother who her child went missing which is a scary thing to go through. i love all the twists and turns and story telling. the writing style was done well the pacing of the story was just spot on.

Thanks to Netgalley, St. Martins Press and Stacy Willingham for this ARC..I loved this book ! I’ve read A Flicker in the Dark and loved that, but this one is even better..I loved the character of Isabel, so strong a women., so bold and unrelenting ! …Probably my favorite book of 2023 so far…5 stars