This is my first Alex Finlay novel and will not be my last. Years ago a group of teams bonded and met while living in a home for parentless kids. After several kids went missing, the home was shut down and they were separated. When they are reunited years later, you will not be able to put the book down. So many twists and turns- loved!

What Have We Done is one of the most anticipated thrillers of 2023-and with good reason. What Have We Done is an old fashioned "whodunit" with a modern twist-a social media platform and the "Elon Musk" prototype who founded it are prominent. We know from the prologue that "What They Did" is bad-but we don't learn exactly what (or the victim) until well into the story. The suspense builds in two parts in What Have We Done-in flashbacks to events that led up to this, and in the present as the children who were there (now adults) have the tables turned on them and are now the targets of a killer who seems to know all about them and what they did all those years ago. What Have We Done is brisk, intense, and doesn't gloss over the abuse the youngsters suffered as wards of the state sent to the ironically named "Savior House." More a house of horrors with little redeeming value, what happened at Savior House (almost) justifies what they did. What Have We Done is both psychological and thriller, fast paced and glossy,-making it the perfect book to devour.

'What Have We Done' is a little more fast-paced, action thriller than the last few books I've read by Alex Finlay, but I enjoyed it all the same. I did find the ending to be a bit rushed, and the jerking back and forth between timelines was often disorienting. It was hard for me to believe the connection between most of the characters. The only friendship that felt authentic was the friendship between Donnie and Ben. However, I did like the characters on their own, but I wish there could have been more about Casey and Haley. They seemed to add a touch of psychological thriller that helped tone down the action.

This one is definitely different than the other books by Finlay, but I still recommend it for those that enjoyed his previous work and those that just want an action thriller with a touch of mystery, and assassins.

What Have We Done by Alex Finlay is vastly different from his last book, The Night Shift. However, I love them both equally. WHWD is a thriller but more of an action one. The different viewpoints hurtle the storyline to its crazy conclusion. The characters are all vividly described but some of the details about the foster home were left murky which added a foreboding. This was a fast and fun read. Alex Finlay is an auto read for me now.

Another fantastic book by Finlay! The story of four friends who all meet while living in a group home. While living there they are forced to do the unthinkable to protect themselves from the man who runs the place. Years later the friends have all taken different paths in life, but soon find that their past is coming back to haunt them as they fear for their safety from an unknown threat. Edge of your seat thriller that is impossible to put down, do not miss this book. Definitely his best yet.

This is a fast-paced, action-packed novel about a group of young people who've grown up in Savior House as they were given up or have no family. Clearly they are mistreated and afraid as no one ever speaks of this; and now as adults, each of them has his or her own demons and battles to fight. At the center is Jenna who is married to Simon and has two step-children when she gets the "call" to assassinate someone. It's a complicated process but that's all you need to know going in! Had my head spinning from the get-go as the novel alternates between present and past and it's not clear until the end who are the villains and who are the heroes. But regardless, it's a thrill ride that you won't want to miss!
Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!

This was my first novel by Alex Finlay and it won’t be my last. The multiple timelines and point-of-views in this fast-paced read were filled with lots of action. I enjoyed Jenna's timeline the most out of the three. Donnie and Nico's timelines came together nicely with Jenna's in the end. The mystery was filled with twists and turns that had me on the edge of my seat waiting to see what came next.

Overall, I would recommend this novel to mystery lovers that try to uncover the truth waiting around the corner.

Twenty five years ago, Jenna, Donnie, and Nico were close friends, united in their tragedies as they became foster siblings at the Savior House.

Each grew to live different lives: Jenna as a stay at home mom, Donnie as a rock star, and Nico as a television producer. But their past--which includes both trauma and crime--comes back to haunt them when the trio is reunited because of one small thing: someone is trying to kill them all.

Now they need to revisit the place of their trauma if they're to survive.

What a roller coaster ride! This is Finlay's fastest paced thriller--he never lets up until the last breathless page. And I have to admit that I didn't see the twist coming. Past fans will love this one, though there is a lot of content that may trouble some readers (including child abuse, which is alluded to, but not on the page). It's a really quick read and it's something I'd definitely recommend to thriller lovers. The characters were fun and tragic at the same time, especially Donnie--they really were a wonderful cast (and the baddies were ghastly!).

Many thanks to St. Martin's Press for letting me read and review this ARC through NetGalley.

5 friends with a common history and a giant secret.

It was 25 years ago that Jenna, Nico, Donnie, Artemis, and Benny met at Savior House, a group home for children who have lost their parents. They were all very different but came together for a collective purpose.

Since then, they grew up, they grew apart. They have become strangers to each other, their lives veering off onto very different paths.

Now someone from their past wants a reckoning. Someone wants them dead. Can they come together and figure out who is after them? Can they even trust each other?

What Have We Done is a fast-paced action thriller, jerking you in different directions with a flurry of energy. And that was the demerit for me. It was too much like an action movie for my taste. (Though it would make a pretty good movie!) I usually prefer something more subtle and psychological. If you like action, this is a perfect choice for you.

Thanks to Alex Finlay, St. Martin’s Press, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

3⭐️📖 I was a huge fan of Night Shift and was so happy to get a copy from Net Galley! 5 kids from a group home are united by their past trauma. Decades later, someone is trying to kill them. This book feels like an action movie; It’s addictive and action packed. Ultimately, I thought it’s flaw was a tendency to feel “convenient”. On top of a record number of assassin characters, the end has this HUGE rushed twist that left me a bit stunned. However, I am really hoping to see this book on the big screen!
I will still be anxiously awaiting anything Alex Finlay writes!

I have a hit/miss relationship with Alex Finlay but will always give his new books a try! There were a lot of characters to keep track of and I was rooting for a few of them but couldn’t connect to the other few. Still an easy page turner.

Thanks for the ARC!

Twenty five years ago, Jenna, Donnie, and Nico were the best of friends, a bond forged as residents of Savior House, an abusive group home for parentless teens. When the home was shut down—after the disappearance of several kids—the three were split up.

Though the trauma of their childhood has never left them, each went on to live successful, if troubled, lives. They haven’t seen one another since they were teens but now are reunited for a single

I couldn't get myself into this book. It was my first by this author so I am not sure if it's the book or if it's the author that caused the issues for me this time around. I will be trying others of his in the future.

The book felt as though it took too long to tell me how these three people were connected. I was giving that they stayed at Savior House together and something happened there but that was it.

I didn't feel a connection to the three main characters because it felt as there wasn't much connecting them.

I will say I did enjoy the style it was writing as it was fast paced and had an interesting plot. But I needed it to get to the point already a little too much.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and St. Martin's Press for a copy of this arc in exchange for an honest review.

First I would like to thank St. Martin's Press/Minotaur Books for a widget to read this book through NetGalley.

I'm not much of an action packed book, they make better movies, but this had me intrigued, so I went for it and I couldn't put it down.! Started it one evening and finished it the next afternoon! I just couldn't put it down!!!

Multiple POV's and timelines, but I found them easy to follow.

The Savior House, a group home for parentless teens (do we not call those orphanages anymore?) is not the greatest place. Kids are treated badly, and many are disappearing. Knowing Mr. Brood is involved in the disappearances, Ben, Nico, Donnie, Jenna, and Artemis take matters into their own hands! An investigation of the place happens and kids get sent to other places. 25 years later Nico, Donnie, and Jenna are realizing somebody is out to kill them. The only connection they each come up with is The Savior House back and they each individually go back there. Once there, answers are answered to questions they have been wondering all this time, along with answers as to why they are led here.

There is a lot of action, twists and turns, and an ending I wasn't expecting.

What Have We Done by Alex Finlay - The tale is put together like a giant jigsaw puzzle. Each chapter containing bits of the story from the various characters points of view and jumps around in place and time. Until finally, the pieces begin to fit together to illustrate how a murder brought several people together and to what lengths they will go to solve another. Find yourself a nice comfy seat because you won't be getting up for a while. You’ll have to strap yourself in for this baby, it’s a wild ride, a twisted tale of mystery and murder. The characters are so real and the plot line so compelling. You will not be disappointed.

This book had me hooked from the very beginning. Alex Finlay is a masterful storyteller and I loved this book just as much as his last one. This is about the consequences of something that happened when the main characters were kids. It is told by going back and forth between charcters and between past and present. I flew through it. Highly recommend.

Thank you kindly to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for the gifted eARC!

First off, what a plot! 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙃𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙒𝙚 𝘿𝙤𝙣𝙚 is a riveting, action-packed thriller you won’t want to put down. Read if you like:

★Multiple POVs & timelines
★Fast-paced action
★Contract killer themes

This was my first from Mr. Finlay and I’m officially a fan. Can’t wait to read more!

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙃𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙒𝙚 𝘿𝙤𝙣𝙚 is out March 7, 2023!

𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗬 𝗤𝗨𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗦:

“Wealth and power can hide monsters in plain sight.”

I actually really enjoyed this one!

I was a little bummed because sometimes multiple points of view can be a bad thing. I find that I enjoy one view more than the others and I dread reading a lot of the book. That happened here...for a while. It follows 3 individuals - Jenna, Donnie, and Nico. Jenna's part was WAY better than the others. I skimmed a bit through Donnie's (his side chapters weren't all bad) and I totally skipped a chapter or two of Nico's. When they all came together though, that's when it got REALLY good.

I loved the action in this book and the mystery. The twins...holy smokes are they twisted and it made for really great story telling!

I definitely recommend this one when it comes out next March!

Thanks Netgalley and St. Martins Press for an ARC. All opinions are mine and mine alone. :)

This was like a female James Bond type of novel for me rather than a psychological thriller. The telling of the story from multiple points of view made it a bit difficult to follow the plot. The novel was fast-paced and full of action and there were good, tense scenes. However, to me, the fast paced action took precedence over the development of the characters and their stories. I think that there was also a bit too much going on in the novel with too many characters, making it hard to engage with them.

Thanks to Minotaur Books for this widget. All opinions are my own.

I loved both “The Night Shift” and “Every Last Fear,” but this book is not like those two and I kept rechecking to make sure I was reading the same author.

This was just so different. I struggled with the characters and the plot. It felt like there were too many pieces that were trying to be forced together to make a story. The mystery was interesting and I liked trying to figure it out, but I had no clue on what was going on.

I can’t wait to read his next book, but I really hope it is like the first two instead of this one.

Thanks NetGalley and publisher for the digital copy in exchange for my honest review!

Group of teens in a group home all get together to but a bullet in a bad man. This cements their friendship. 25 years later the group of friends are either getting murdered or blackmailed. This was an edge of your seat thriller that kept me up late at night, racing to finish this masterpiece. Just love this author. Come on, murder twins. Assassins. Revenge. Missing girls. This was a great ride.

Thanks to St Martins Press, Minotaur books, and NetGalley for the arc of this book.