I wanted to enjoy this, especially as I have heard good things about Rose. But I just did not. I thought the characters were lacking, the story and plot line was improbable. The main thing it has going for it is the ending. Otherwise, it was just not for me.

Another slow burn, but for some reason this one kept me interested. All of the characters have weird stuff going on and are suspect. I did guess part of the reveal, but I still liked the ending. Would be a great movie!

The thing I love most about jeneva’a books are that they are so easily digestible. I can read her stuff in a day, which is always fun! I did feel like I was confused a bit about the direction she was trying to go with this one. Romance? Suspense? Felt a little all over the place. I also didn’t connect with most of the characters, and felt it was a little too unbelievable.

4.5 rounded to 5

*Hardback

4.5 rounded to 5 for GR

“I’ll treat you, so good, you won’t want to leave. That’s my motto.”

Lesson in this book…always listen to your gut, trust your intuition.

I’m reviewing this book by talking about random things I liked because I’m afraid I’ll give something away if I focus on…well basically anything. So here are my random thoughts…

This book was a bit different than her others. I enjoyed it. If you follow Jeneva Rose on IG you already know she’s a hilarious, sarcastic, smart ass savage. Her personality comes through in her writing more so with this book than her prior work. She even tosses in a “let out a breath that I didn’t know I was holding” for good measure…because what would a thriller/suspense novel be without it!? Then she acknowledges it’s totally cliche

There’s a CoHo shoutout on page 162. Talent recognizes talent.

She also helps to set the creepiness of this weird town and all of it citizens by talking about one of the characters singing “tiptoe through the tulips” gah so unnerving. Insidious anyone!? I would’ve rolled out.

This book is a slow burn until the last approx 15% BUT if you don’t like slow burn, you should still check this one out because I don’t typically like slow burns and I really enjoyed this one. I loved the gradual amped up page turner quality of the story that built up towards the end.

I wouldn’t be a bit surprised if a streaming platform picked up the rights to this one

The beginning felt promising, but the writing style was not my taste. The plot fell into predictability and I didn't enjoy this read as much as I enjoyed the cover. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

Review of You Shouldn’t Have Come Here by Jeneva Rose

I was able to listen to this one thanks to @libro.fm. I binge listened in a weekend road trip. I really enjoyed the audio and story a great deal. A lot of reviewers have mentioned that it is essentially a romantic suspense book and I do agree with that for the most part but I still felt the thriller vibes to a point throughout. The ending was crazy. I loved this one.

Quick synopsis: Grace is on her yearly vacation and this year has chosen a remote air bnb in Wyoming. She is thrilled when the owner is a handsome charming man named Calvin. But her joy turns to apprehension when she realizes there is no cell service or internet and there is a missing girl who was set to be a guest at the same air bnb

This one was a little different than what I expected, it was a romantic suspense book. Initially it read more of a romance and it didn’t get suspenseful until over half way through the book. Then it was jam packed with action and twists.

Told via two POV’s of Calvin and Grace. Calvin in my opinion was creepy, and Grace just seemed to be hiding something. Their romance wasn’t believable to me. The ending was surprising but it left me with unanswered questions. I’ve seen a lot of mixed reviews, but if you enjoy quick reads and romantic suspense books then I suggest giving it a try.

You Shouldn't Have Come Here by Jeneva Rose is a thrilling and suspenseful read that kept me captivated from beginning to end. The story follows Grace Evans, a New Yorker seeking to escape her hectic life by booking an Airbnb on a ranch in the middle of Wyoming. Upon arrival, she's welcomed by the charming owner, Calvin Wells. However, the peaceful vacation quickly takes a dark turn when Grace discovers that a woman who was supposed to stay at the ranch went missing and strange things are happenings on the place.

As Grace and Calvin's relationship develops, so does the suspense of the story. I was constantly questioning the motives of each character and the secrets they were hiding. The twists and turns were unexpected and kept me guessing until the very end. I appreciated the author's ability to weave a complex web of lies and deception that kept me engaged throughout the book. The one thing I was very confused about was how fast their relationship developed on each side, but it becomes clear by the end why it happened that way.

One of the strongest aspects of the book is the characterization of Grace and Calvin. Both characters are well-developed and multi-dimensional, and their flaws and insecurities make them feel human and relatable. Rose masterfully portrays the complex emotions and relationships between the characters, which added depth to the story and made me invested in their outcome.

Another aspect that I appreciated about the book was the atmospheric setting of the ranch in Wyoming. The descriptions of the landscape and the isolation of the location added to the tension and sense of foreboding throughout the book. The lack of cell phone service and the remoteness of the location also added a layer of realism to the story, making the events feel more plausible and frightening.

The pacing of the book was well-done, with the tension building slowly but steadily throughout the story. The author's use of foreshadowing and red herrings kept me engaged and constantly on my toes. The resolution of the story was satisfying and tied up all the loose ends in a way that felt believable and satisfying.

Overall, You Shouldn't Have Come Here is a well-written and captivating thriller that kept me hooked until the very end. The characters were realistic and multi-dimensional, the setting was atmospheric and the pacing was well-done. I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a suspenseful and thrilling read.

I desperately, desperately wanted to love this book. I’ve loved all of Jeneva Rose’s other books; I still recommend The Perfect Marriage to those in a reading slump. I love her twisty thrillers and find her social media presence — and The Past Tense of Draw — creative and endearing.

That’s why it pains me to say this one just wasn’t for me. I didn’t vibe with the writing, it didn’t feel like her other books — page turners that kept me on the edge of my seat.

I will always give her books a chance, but I can’t recommend this one to my followers.

“There was something both beautiful and terrifying about isolation. It made you feel important and insignificant at the same time.”

Ok so confession time… this was my first Jeneva Rose 😅 but holyyyyy smokes I get it now!!

This was an absolute rollercoaster and while
I didn’t predict the ending I was very very skeptical of some shit going on and knew Jeneva was going to come in hot with a twist at the end!

I love a thriller that just makes you feel uncomfortable the entire time you’re reading. Almost like you’re waiting for that jump scare or creepy ick to set in. This story had me screaming left and right like “what the hell Grace! Open your eyes!!” Or “Calvin I don’t trust you stop being so sweet!!!!”. I do wish the romance was a little more involved & developed because there was certainly the time but it just felt like it either didn’t need to be in the story at all or was missing some depth!

Read if you like:
•Small town
•Family secrets
•Creepy crawly feels
•Locked room vibes
•Dual POV
•Slow burn

Thank you Netgalley, Blackstone Publishing and Libro.fm for advanced copies for this book! I definitely will be reading The Perfect Marriage asap.

You Shouldn't Have Come Here is a phenomenal thriller from start to finish. Filled to the brim with twists and a captivating plot, this one is sure to keep readers hooked. The characters are well-developed. The story is incredibly fast-paced. This is one not to be missed! Highly recommended! Be sure to check out You Shouldn't Have Come Here asap.

Loved this one!! Started off a little like a romance novel BUT you could definitely tell that something just wasn’t right. It kept me guess the whole way through and the twist at the end was amazing!! Definitely another must read from this author.

This was by far Jenova Rose’s best book. I love the thriller and romantic parts of the book. Jenova is the queen of twist in all of her books. Grace Evans is an over worked New Yorker looking for an escape at a ranch in the middle of Wyoming. Grace gets an Airbnb and falls in love with the owner Calvin. She begins to realize some things are off key but continues to stay. In the end the book delivers a great twist and turn of events. This book is a must read.

From the onset, this book is over the top. The scene at the beginning at the gas station is basically like something out of a 70s horror movie. It came off as rather cliche.

Grace needs a vacation from her hectic work life, so she books an Airbnb on a secluded ranch in Wyoming. She finds the host, Calvin, to be handsome and attentive. But there are some red flags such as no internet, no cell service, a locked basement door, and a missing woman who was supposed to have checked into the airbnb a few weeks earlier but never showed up.

I'm a fan of this author and have enjoyed her previous books, but this one didn't work for me, unfortunately. It read more like a romantic suspense than a thriller, and I didn't like any of the characters.

I did like the twist at the end, and it helped make sense of some other things that happened in the book.

Thank you, @netgalley and @blackstonepublishing for the gifted e-arc of this book!

2.5 rounded up

While I enjoyed the ending because of the surprises and unexpected parts of the story, this book was just “eh” for me. The story line was creative, but I had trouble warming to any of the characters. I felt their actions didn’t make sense and I didn’t like them going from hot to cold from chapter to chapter. I found myself frustrated with them often. This was definitely a slow burn, and it took me longer to finish it than I planned. While I’ve seen some reviewers saying they didn’t like that this felt a little “romancy,” that honestly didn’t bother me. While this one missed the mark for me, it was still worth the read and would appeal to others who like slow burning suspense with a little romance and murder mixed in!

Thank you to NetGalley, Blackstone Publishing, and Jeneva Rose for providing me with this gifted copy in exchange for my honest review.

This is Jeneva Rose's best book yet. Had me guessing until the very end. Loved the setting and the characters. A great thriller with a splash of romance. She's a better writer THAN Colleen Hoover, but this book will definitely appeal to Hoover's fans!

First, a huge thank you to NetGalley and Blackstone Publishing for providing me an ARC of this title in exchange for a fair and unbiased review.

Jeneva Rose has shown her prowess as a successful master of the literary thriller once again. You Shouldn't Have Come Here follows Grace Evans as she books an Airbnb in an unassuming town in Wyoming to get away from her busy life in New York. Upon her arrival she meets the host of the remote ranch Airbnb, Calvin, and as they get to know each other, the tension and suspicion of each others intentions begins to grow. For fans of unreliable narrators, atmospheric and unnerving settings, and unexpected twists that leave you wanting more.

I loved One of Us Is Dead and was so excited for this book! A super solid four stars from me. I literally could not put this book down because I just needed to know what was happening. It seemed a bit slow and un-thriller like at first, but the twists in the last like 50 pages were WOW.

definitely a fun fast paced book if you're looking for a vacation book!

You Shouldn’t Have Come Here by Jeneva Rose
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Grace Evans is going on a vacation that she really needs and staying in an airbnb in rural Wyoming. Things seem to be too good to be true as the airbnb host is super hot Calvin Wells. But then Grace starts getting that uncomfortable feeling that there is something not right about this place.
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I will try to say this without spoilers.
The story felt like a lot of slow burn up till the last 30% maybe? I was getting all the bad vibes too, and that kept me reading. The last 30% with all the reveals was a little wild and a couple key points had my eyes widening and my jaw dropping. So there was some excellent shock value at the end.
I liked it but didn’t love it? Not sure if I just read it at the wrong time or maybe I’m not a ranch/cowboy fan so I am biased?
3⭐️⭐️⭐️ I want to read more from this author though!