When selecting this book I did not realize it was part of a series and that the book was turned into a Netflix movie, I enjoyed this book, the plot line and I wanted to go back and read the series from the beginning which is a hit for me,

I’m sorry but this fell flat for me. The first two books in the series were great but I think book 3 is where Joe started losing me (and now book 4 is where I must say goodbye)

Joe Goldberg is just one of those characters that sticks with you and Kepnes doesn't disappoint with this latest installment. Surrounded by writers, he continues to struggle with his need to defend those he "loves" and the new characters are perfect foils for him.

Joe is ready for a change. Instead of selling books, he's writing them. And he's off to a good start. Glenn Shoddy, an acclaimed literary author, recognizes Joe's genius and invites him to join a tight-knit writing fellowship at Harvard. Finally, Joe will be in a place where talent matters more than pedigree . . . where intellect is the great equalizer and anything is possible. Even happy endings. Or so he thinks, until he meets his already-published, already-distinguished peers, who all seem to be cut from the same elitist cloth.

Thankfully, Wonder enters the picture. They have so much in common. No college degrees, no pretensions, no stories from prep school or grad school. Just a love for literature. If only Wonder could commit herself to the writing life they could be those rare literary soulmates who never fall prey to their demons. Wonder has a tendency to love, to covet, but Joe is a believer in the rule of fiction: If you want to write a book, you have to kill your darlings.

I couldn't wait to get my hands on this next book in the You series! I am always curious to see how Joe is going to make his life work outside of getting caught for his crimes. This book was really well written and kept my attention. I liked the new spin on Joe's life.

Thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books/Emily Bestler Books for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Joe Goldberg is back, and he’s more murder-y than ever in this latest installment of Caroline Kepnes’s viral Netflix show-spawning, iconic protagonist-creating "You" series.

This was one of the rare book-to-screen franchises where I watched the first season of the show before I read the books, so I’ve never been able to picture Joe as anyone other than Penn Badgley, a.k.a. Dan Humphrey, a.k.a. GOSSIP GIRL (okay, did anyone actually buy the reveal of Dan as GG or am I the only one who found about a million holes in that conclusion?? Anyway, I digress!). Not saying that I’m complaining, because Penn absolutely NAILS the brooding, creepy but somehow still sexy stalker-killer vibe, but I do wonder how my brain would have imagined Joe if left to its own devices rather having the role automatically cast!

After his ill-fated stints in L.A., the Pacific Northwest, and briefly, Florida, Joe G. has returned to the East Coast, and it doesn't take long (about two pages, I think) for him to find a new object of affection (obsession?) in rough-around-the-edges aspiring writer from Boston, Wonder Parish. They meet in Harvard Yard (Hahvuhd Yahd) as participants in an invitation-only writing fellowship, and the intrigue spirals from there.

Overall, I enjoyed this book, but I do think it could have been reduced by at least 1/3 and still have been just as good, and probably better. Your girl is a fast reader and this still took me over a week to get through, which is not what I’m looking for with a popcorn book like this. Well-written popcorn, yes, but still popcorn! It maintains the first-person inner dialogue that characterizes this series, which is effective, even as you smack your forehead and marvel at how messed up this guy really is.

If you’ve read the other books and liked them, or if you just finished Season 4 and need your next Joe G. fix until the final season comes out, put this on your list. It’s nothing new for the franchise, but it’s a fun ride!

𝘊𝘞: 𝘮𝘶𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳 (𝘯𝘰𝘯-𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘤 𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴), 𝘴𝘦𝘹𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴

I’m a huge fan of You, which has been adapted by Netflix and become a major hit worldwide. I had no idea these were based off books which led me to read them all. I just had to get my hands on this book. Caroline does a great job of making this story unforgettable. It seems like no matter where Joe goes, there’s always a good story there to tell. I feel like any other author would make this feel repetitive but that’s not the case here.

I was really excited to read this one... then I started it and within 1% I just wasn't in the mood for Joe's blabbering 😅 The TV show has kind of ruined these books for me because I love Penn Badgley's Joe and while I DO still love Santino Fontana's narration, it's just not the same. I forgot how being inside of Joe's head ALL the time can be really annoying. This is probably my last attempt at any more of these books and I'll just stick with the show (assuming there's more of it... I think one more season).

I didn’t love this addition to the series.

Thank you Net Galley & to the publisher for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Hey, Joe.

It's not you.......it's me.

Maybe we should see other characters. Maybe. Just maybe.

For You and Only You is the 4th book in the You Series. I latched onto Joe just now and it wasn't a good fit. Maybe if Joe and I got to know one another better from the beginning stages in #1, things would have worked out a lot better.

Joe Goldberg has a shady past. And that's putting it lightly. He's falling back on his first love which is fictional writing. Joe has been invited to a fellowship writing seminar in Cambridge at Harvard. Florida meets Boston. Intellect is the great equalizer.

It's here that Joe meets Wonder, his literary soulmate, and the sparks start to fly.

For You and Only You is oh so slow and labored. We walk around inside Joe's head (scary thoughts) and we are bombarded by every mental interaction that Joe has. Just too too much. Perhaps this was just not the right fit for me. All I can say is to take it out for a spin and see what you think. Those solid fans of Joe Goldberg......it's a must read for all of you.

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley for an honest review. My thanks to Atria Books (Random House) and to Caroline Kepnes for the opportunity.

I've come to the realization that I will keep reading this series as long as Kepnes keeps on writing them. I loved You and Hidden Bodies but started to grow stale on Joe with You Love Me. I liked the characters better in this entry than the previous but it was just way too long. I find Joe funny and entertaining with his inner observations but it was a little over the top in this one. Wonder was kind of meh and I miss iconic females from the series like Beck and Love. I have to say I did like the Massachusetts setting better than the TV series moving to the UK.

Being a big fan of the series I decided to request this book for review. I am not sure if it is because I jumped into this without reading the other books or if this is how they are all written but this book didn't work for me.

This book wasn't fun...at all. And I know what you may be thinking - what were you expecting when this series is about a sociopathic murderer? But, the series has a level of self deprecating humor and that I didn't find here.

I am sorry to say but this book wasn't for me.

The adventures of Joe Goldberg have been a guilty pleasure of mine for years. This book, however, might be the beginning of the end of our time together. I think that perhaps the repetitive nature of what Joe does and feels, combined with the predictable arc of vigilante justice and lack of character change/growth, is a recipe for the series to run its course. Yes, there is a different setting. Yes, he has a different job. But at his core, he's mainly the same, except for the fact that he's getting older and I would like to see a bit of maturity or depth emerge, which wouldn't necessarily curb his dark and violent side.

There is a great deal of nostalgia here, and as I read this story I'm reminded of the creepy and disturbing early days of curling up to read the first few books. I've watched the Netflix show and had similar feelings as the seasons progressed. Joe is an awesomely complex anti-hero that elicits such a complicated reader response, but it doesn't hold up over this many books or this many years.

I've read all the books in this series and cannot get enough. While this one wasn't my favorite, it was still interesting and had me guessing what Joe will do next. A guilty pleasure read

When this series first came out, I loved it. The series stayed pretty true to the book and I loved it too. I still enjoyed the second and third books but after reading the fourth book I think I’m done with Joe Goldberg. The object of his affection, Wonder, is a completely unlikable character and his obsession with her comes across and necessary (you know, the purpose of the book) instead of something that starts as easy banter and slowly spins out of control. Not my favorite.

I always love Caroline Kepnes’ writing. She has such a way of drawing me in to the twisted mind of Joe and every single book, I am left wanting more. This one did not disappoint. Joe is still self righteously despicable and yet I still end up rooting for him. Would highly recommend.

Thank You Net Galley for providing me a copy of For You and Only You. I always have enjoyed this series and was excited to read this one! This one wasnt my favorite though out of the others in this series. Joe will always be one crazy character!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of this book!

As for a review, I went in with extremely high hopes. I’ve enjoyed all the books and the TV adaptation so far. And I don’t watch much TV! However, I’ll say I enjoyed this one…but I felt as though it was a familiar read. Like it was the same Joe story in a different setting. I suppose my 3⭐️ rating is mostly due to this just feeling like a lot of the same. Overall, would I recommend it to a friend, well yes if they committed to the series then they should read this one too.

I am a huge fan of the "You" series by Kepnes, both the books and the TV show, so I'm always delighted for a new installment of either. And this one was a fantastic entry into the Joe Goldberg canon.

Kepnes has a thrilling way of giving the reader exactly what we want each time without the trope getting repetitive. At this point, we generally know what Joe is all about. Meet a woman, fall in love, have a volatile relationship, and then bad things happen to multiple people. A lesser author would not be able to carry on this same pattern for so long and make it fresh each time, but Kepnes shows no signs of running out of ideas. We are still cheering for and against Joe, hoping he'll get his comeuppance while simultaneously dreading the final installment in his story. Highly recommend!

This is the fourth book of the series. I would recommend reading the first 3 books before getting to this one. I enjoy Kepnes writing style and the character development throughout the series. It's a bit different from the show on Netflix, just a heads up.

For You and Only You is a riveting exploration of obsession and human complexity. The book immerses readers into the mind of a charismatic yet troubled protagonist, blurring the lines between right and wrong. Kepnes crafts characters that feel undeniably real, challenging readers' judgments and prompting reflection on the intricacies of human behavior.

The novel's pacing is expertly managed, alternating between suspenseful moments and introspective scenes that maintain a gripping rhythm. Twists in the plot are both surprising and well-crafted, ensuring constant engagement. Amid its thrilling narrative, the book delves into themes of love, loneliness, and the fine line between affection and possession, sparking contemplation on the nature of romantic connections.

This novel is a must-read for those who appreciate intricate character development, heart-pounding suspense, and narratives that challenge conventional perspectives.