This was my first Alex Finlay book and I'm really impressed.

The short chapters help amp up the action and propel the story forward quickly. I could definitely see this as a mini-series on Netflix or Hulu, and have already been wracking my brain over who would play each character - especially those awful twins!

My only complaint was the structure of the novel. It's told via the perspectives of Donnie, Niko, Jenna and the twins, which gives readers various information based on who we're with, but sometimes Donnie and Niko have flashbacks to the past that are hard to distinguish from the present. I would have enjoyed the past being it's own section, perhaps at the beginning.

Overall, great book and I'll be adding the rest of Finlay's books to my TBR list.

Alex Finlay is very hit or miss for me. I love his debut novel, but wasn’t a fan of his sophomore novel. I went into this book with low expectations, but was quickly blown away. I love a good found family/childhood friends situation and them having to come back together because of a life event. So of course I enjoyed this!

The hard part with this novel is that while enjoyable in the moment, I've forgotten everything I read. This book doesn't stick with you like others do, and not quite up to the caliber I have come to expect with Finlay's writing. However, the cast of characters was interesting and while seemingly unbelievable at times, still an enjoyable read.

I really wanted to like this one, so I'm bummed it was a miss. However, this shouldn't deter anyone from this book or this author. Some of his previous works have been great for me, and I look forward to his next book!

My first Alex Finlay and can’t wait for more! Fast paced and twist after twist had me on the edge for most of the book. Loved the epilogue!

Told from three POVs. Jenna, Nico, and Donnie are very different voices and became friends of circumstance growing up as orphan teens. They’ve been holding onto a secret from their past and someone wants them all dead.

This one is full of suspense and has lots of action and twists. Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this copy in exchange for an honest review.

I requested this quite quickly because of the author and his prior books were so good. I was quite surprised the plot of this book was completely different from his former suspense books. This was more of an action and crime thriller with added suspense. I did like the multiple POVs and the pace of the book, but this was not my favorite by him.

Looking forward to his next book. Thanks to Netgalley, Alex Finlay and St Martin's Press for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Already available

What Have We Done is an Alex Finlay book that is independent of the other series Finlay has written. This book follows a group of students from the same foster home as they both unravel mysteries from the past and present. I enjoyed the thriller aspects and mystery of this book, but I thought it suffered from having too many characters to follow. These characters experienced only limited development. Still, I recommend the book as a fun thriller.

As a reader who loved The Night Shift that was released last year, I was so excited to read this newest from Alex Finlay. Overall, it was missing just something and fell flat. I liked the descriptions in the book, but the plot could be very confusing at times. There is a lot of action going on and readers will enjoy that, it was just a miss for me. Thank you for the advanced copy.

I have a few of Finlay's books on my tbr, so I was delighted to recieve an arc copy of this book! Unfortunately, I waited until June to read it, which was a mistake because I thoroughly enjoyed it! Despite the mulitple perspectives, it was jam-packed with action and actually qualifies as a Thriller (which seems to be used to describe a lot of dramas lately). Although there were parts that seemed repetitive, looking past that is easy enough.

Thank you to Netgalley & Publishers for access to an arc copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

At this point, I will read whatever Alex Finlay writes. I know this one wasn't as highly acclaimed as his others, but I would disagree. I love multiple narrators, and this book did a really great job of it. All of the characters had an air of mystery and unreliability.

This one could be my favorite one so far from Finlay. His previous work I have enjoyed a lot, but this one gets the price. So complex and enthralling. I was at the edge of my proverbial seat while I was reading this. Unreliable characters everywhere. The guys particularly were very dislikable. Secrets everywhere. So much tension and action. I could see the movie in my head. Ugh, so good. I had the time of my life.

I have really loved Finlay’s books in the past so I was really excited to pick this one up. It was fast paced starting at about the halfway point, but it took me a while to really get into it. The twists felt a little forced and rushed and I think it could’ve been executed a little better. All in all it was entertaining but not my favorite from Finlay.

Excellent book that draws you in with the characters. It is fast paced with twists and turn. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks to NetGalley for a preview of the novel.

Unfortunately, I could not finish WHAT HAVE WE DONE by Alex Finlay. I loved the thriller he wrote last year, THE NIGHT SHIFT, so I had high hopes, but I just couldn’t muster through.

The biggest downfall for me were all the characters and the jumping back/forth from past to present. The jumps weren’t clear and seemed to just happen all of a sudden in the middle of the chapter and I had a hard time following along and keeping everyone straight.

I would highly recommend reading THE NIGHT SHIFT and I will be giving Finlay’s books another try in the future.

A group of kids, each from a rough background, each hiding something. They all live at Savior House, a home for foster kids, and a home that is anything but that. Girls start disappearing and are never to be seen again… A change of pace from Finlay’s last two books but this one is sure to get your heart pumping and adrenaline racing!

I recommend this as a quick and gripping read that keeps you on the edge of your seat. I was intrigued from the very beginning.

So I enjoyed this one. Maybe because for once I knew what I was getting into.

What Have We Done tells the story of Jenna and the friends she made when she became an orphan and was sent to the Savoir House for teenagers. During this time, the children there endured bullying, and then girls started to disappear.

Now as an adult, Jenna is married and has two stepchildren. She also has a past and a secret.

Donnie was a rock star...now not so much. He has a problem with addiction and is on the brink of losing it at all.

Nico is a successful reality TV show producer but with a gambling problem.

The three of them will have to meet again after so many years when someone is targeting them. The past is catching up with them. They have a bullseye on their back.

Narrated by mostly 3 POVs and two sets of timelines, this novel is fast-paced and has enough action to keep you going.

Despite being a different type of story from Alex Finlay's earlier work, I was entertained.

Cliffhanger: No

4/5 Fangs

A complimentary copy was provided by Minotaur Books via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Twenty-five years ago five kids in a group home did something bad. Now someone has found out and their lives are in danger. TV producer Nico, B-list rocker Donnie, stay-at-home mom Jenna, judge Ben, and tech guy Artemis are pulled back together after decades of hiding their secrets in order to figure out who put a hit out on each of them - hopefully in time.

I have really enjoyed Alex Finlay's previous books, but this one missed the mark for me. I didn't feel invested in any of the characters or their back story. I found a lot of this to be a bit over-the-top. And I found myself not caring whether I picked the book back up or not.

I do think that this will appeal to those that like OTT plots and cheesy characters. Thank you to NetGalley, the publishers, and the author for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I have to say, I was completely hooked by the suspense in 'What Have We Done.' The author did an incredible job of building tension and keeping me guessing until the very end. The characters were well-developed, and I found myself invested in their stories. The pacing was just right, with enough twists and turns to keep me on the edge of my seat without feeling overwhelming. And let's talk about that ending - it was brilliant! It tied everything together nicely and left me satisfied. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a gripping psychological thriller. Trust me, you won't be disappointed

I've enjoyed the other books from Alex that I've read so I'm always eager to start a new one.

These characters are interesting. I loved how different they are, but find a common ground being bound by one thing. Jenna was my favorite and I loved how much of a bad ass she was. I'm not usually a fan of multiple POVs, but it was definitely necessary and worked well.

Plot wise, it was good. The various POVs kept the tension high, kept me guessing, and kept me wanting more. I loved the snippets we got of their past and how it helped to set everything up. The last 1/3 of the book (or where all the reveals start to happen) was full speed and so satisfying.

Overall, this starts with a bang and doesn't let go. And I especially love being surprised. I can't wait for the next book from Alex.

**Huge thanks to the publisher for providing the arc free of charge**