Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

I think I should have liked this more if I had read it under other circumstances, but I admit that I would frankly read any and all books in this series because I overall have enjoyed them.

I just love seeing into the mind of Joe, and I still hope for more books.

I still will definitely add this one to my collection with the rest of the series.

I need another Joe Goldberg book asap I love this series so much as much as I am suppose to hate him I can’t he at all

For You and Only You is the fourth book in Caroline Kepnes's bestselling You series, and it's just as dark, twisted, and addictive as the previous books. In this installment, Joe Goldberg has moved to Cambridge, Massachusetts, to attend Harvard University. He's now a published author, and he's determined to start a new life.

But of course, Joe can't help himself. He soon becomes obsessed with a new woman, a writer named Marienne Bellamy. Marienne is everything that Joe's previous obsessions weren't: she's intelligent, independent, and self-assured. But she's also damaged, and she has a dark secret of her own.

As Joe gets closer to Marienne, he also finds himself caught up in a dangerous game with a mysterious figure from his past. The stakes are higher than ever, and Joe is forced to confront his own demons once and for all.

Kepnes does a masterful job of exploring the dark side of human nature in For You and Only You. Joe is a complex and fascinating character, and Kepnes does a great job of getting inside his head. The story is also full of twists and turns, and it will keep you guessing until the very end.

If you're a fan of the You series, or if you're just looking for a dark and suspenseful thriller, then I highly recommend For You and Only You. It's one of the best books I've read this year.

I have to be honest Joe has lost a bit of his magic this go around.
He is needy(er) and winy(er)....I think he found the line that I was not sure existed for him and jumped right on over it.

Wonder is probably the worst 'love' interest he has ever had. I only remembered her name because I couldn't stop 'wonder'ing why he was obsessed with her. And this is JOE we are talking about. Of course he is going to be obsessed! But this was odd even for Joe. Maybe because we didn't spend as much time 'getting to know' her as we did some of the other.....victims....er 'love interests'.

The end had a different 'twist' but I kind of expected it and was still disappointed.
There was no cliffhanger on this one. Not really any reason to continue with Joe at all.....

I will definitely keep reading Kepnes but Joe might be done for me.


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….dare I say that Joe Goldberg has evolved?? I won’t give anything away but he’s the same yet not. You’ll understand once you read FYAOY. I often found myself laughing out loud, much like I did throughout this series. Not really sure how this moves Joe or his story ahead but I did enjoy it. I think if you’re a fan if the series, you’ll enjoy it too.

I love me some Joe Goldberg! These are a guilty pleasure read, even though they are a bit repetitive and follow his same cycle. This time Joe is an author, and getting a fellowship to Harvard. He meets his new dream girl Wonder! Dunkin Donuts worker and aspiring author, but of course, people keep getting in the way of their new progressing relationship. So Joe takes care of them.

Although I love following Joe around and seeing inside his head, I found this book to be a little lack luster for me. I wasn't as exciting as the first was. Overall a good read, but not my favorite from the series.



Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I love everything about You and the Caroline Kepnes series that has led us to For You and Only You. What a creepy tale about stalkers and voyeurism and murder that has also translated so well to the screen. Well done, Caroline Kepnes!

I am heartbroken because this trope can’t never have a full HEA, this one is all about the journey.

Believe me I understand why at the beginning you are going to dislike Emma. It’s easy to say why can’t she just prioritize the right people and do the right thing but we are human and it’s in our nature to make mistakes.

This journey it’s all about making the same mistakes because you know the ending won’t change and then realizing that even though the end cannot be changed, how you get to it is all on you.

I loved Dan’s last letter.

*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for my honest review.*

I love Joe Goldberg! I love the books because there is a sense that Joe is the original Joe throughout the series in the books. I feel like the TV series is not keeping with the original Joe.

**Stepping off my soapbox now**

Joe is going to Harvard and it is everything that you imagine it is... pretentiousness at it's peak! And Joe calls it all out in the book and in his mind and it is perfection! Joe does leave some loose ends and I feel like they will come back to bite him in the butt (cup of piss, anyone?) and lead to more excitement in future novels.

I felt like the push to write in the novel was a little boring, but since Joe was in Harvard for a writing fellowship, it was necessary. And shows how Joe can blend into more worlds than just the NYC bookstore or LA and the organic grocery. He's very adaptable and I can't wait to see how he adapts in the next novel!

What a great addition to the You series! Ohhh it was so good. I can’t get enough of Joe!

I voluntarily reviewed this book.

When I saw that Joe Goldberg was back in Caroline Kepnes 4th installation of this series, I knew I had to get my hands on this book! The third book had somehow gotten lost in my TBR list, so I ended up starting there (hence the delay on my review).

While this one took a bit of time to ramp up (hello, where are the bodies?!), I really found myself enjoying the Harvard/writer aspect. The back and forth between Joe and Wonder was incredibly frustrating at times, but kept me hooked. The payoff at the end was definitely worth it though! Joe is the ultimate anti-hero, and you just can't help but root for him.

I hope this isn't the last we see of Joe! Thanks in advance to NetGally and Atria Books/Emily Bestler Books for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

I’ve really enjoyed this series so far but I found this one really hard to get through and had to pick it up a few times to get through it.

I've really enjoyed this series so far, however I had a hard time with this one. While Joe's inner dialogue was intriguing and oddly enjoyable in the first few books it's becoming somewhat tedious as the series continues. I probably could have overlooked that if the storyline had been stronger but the setting was a little confusing and the "love interest" seemed to lack the depth of the previous ones.

The past books kept me turning the pages because I low-key rooted for things with Joe and whoever he was obsessed, despite knowing it would inevitably end up poorly, however this one just did not hold my attention. I feel like this series would have been better as a trilogy.

I really enjoyed the first 3 seasons of the show, “You” and was therefore, excited to read the next installment in this series, “For You and Only You.” Unfortunately, this book was just not for me. It was very slow and didn’t keep my attention. Rather than the focus being on the protagonist’s crazy psyche leading him to murderous fun, so much of this book was about his role as an author and writing. Accordingly, the excitement factor for this book was nearly nonexistent. Surprisingly, I struggled to finish this one and found it too long with the lack of a really interesting plot. I’m sad to only be able to give this one 2 stars ⭐️. Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the advanced copy for review.

Always a creepy pleasure to read this author’s books! This series in particular (and this book particular) is a good modern, serial killer take on Dostoevsky’s ‘Crime and Punishment.’ The inner musings of the main character is fabulous—a little worried for myself when I find myself agreeing to some of what ticks him about modern day people!

In For You and Only You, Joe is at Harvard balancing imposter syndrome while in his writing fellowship. Of course, Wonder, his fellow Shoddy student, is his new You. I found it funny that the author portrayed other authors as so insufferable. Granted, everything is from Joe's POV, but still, they were terribly obnoxious.

I love these books, and while this one was great, Joe's pattern is starting to wear.

This is the fourth installment in Kepnes’ You/Joe Goldberg series. I’ve been a fan of Joe and Caroline from the very start. In this book, the author maintains the collegiate theme but places Joe as a student at Harvard. The bookseller Joe has ventured into writing himself, gaining acceptance into a small writing fellowship led by the narcissistic author Glenn. During this fellowship, Joe encounters Wonder, who swiftly becomes his new romantic fixation.

What truly makes Joe captivating is his intellect and deep love for books. This is a brilliant thriller infused with narratives within narratives. It delves into the intricacies of the writing process, plagiarism, agent hunting, feedback, and the inner workings of the publishing industry—all through the lens of a character who is an obsessive stalker and murderer.

While there are murders in the story, they occupy a more subdued role in the background. The central narrative revolves around Joe’s pursuit of publishing his book and his evolving relationship with Wonder. There are no gruesome scenes, blood, or dismembered body parts. Surprisingly, this toned-down approach was something I found myself enjoying more than expected.

My sole critique is that the book was a tad lengthy. While I usually relish Joe’s inner monologue, it occupies around 60% of this book.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for sending a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

To be honest I haven't even read the 2&3 books yet.
I like the TV show better.
Joe is really unlikable in the books.
Joe is trying to get a book published and he is at Harvard where of course murder happens.

Joe Goldberg is trying to behave, but then he meets you.....4.5 rounded to 5 stars.

Joe has lost everyone he has ever loved, including his late wife RIP Mary Kay. She was nothing like RIP Beck or RIP Candice and leaps and bounds from RIP Love. Joe just wants to move on and finish his book, Me; something that could come to fruition when he joins a writing fellowship at Harvard....and then he meets Wonder. She stands out against the other fellowship members, no silver spoon in her mouth and no mommy or daddy coat tails to ride. Will Joe finally have met his match? And what lengths will he go to for her to realize the Wonder she is?

How....how is it possible Kepnes has done it again?! I really can't help but adore Joe. The way she writes him is truly the way I would want someone to feel about me....isn't that the worst part? The way he loves is so intoxicating and smothering that these women fall right into him, I get it....and honestly.that scares me a bit. My spouse is NOTHING like Joe, but I find pieces of him that speak to me regardless. His acts of kindness(is it still kindness if it's murder? Oh it's for her benefit so it must be alright) remind me of my spouses love language and perhaps that's what has endeared me to Joe for so many novels while still salivating for more. The writing is superb, and as I listened to the audiobook while reading along the narrator breathes absolute life into those pages. Santino Fontana IS Joe Goldberg for me, and while Penn Badgley is a great actor the show Joe just falls so flat.

4.5 rounded to 5 stars and a hope for a book 5 from this reviewer who shamelessly adores this broken boy. Recommended for fans of all three previous books, Joe can be a bit repetitive at times, but the payoff is there. Age recommended for 15+ as younger minds could misinterpret Joe's version of love.

It’s hard to give up on a character you’ve invested time in but I think the time is over with Joe. While I enjoyed the first two, I started to feel less enthused by the third. I thought it would pick up with this one but I’m just not feeling it.