The Intern was a fun and entertaining read and kept my attention all the way through. A troubling look at the legal system and the people who either uphold it or distort it. Where one decision can lead you down a hole that you might never climb out of.

Madison is taking a Harvard class from her personal idol Judge Kathryn Convoy, when she is encouraged to apply for a position as her intern. But her excitement is quickly diminished when she finds out that her brother Danny has been arrested on a drug charge and the overseeing judge is the very same Kathryn Convoy. This opportunity exceeds her wildest dreams, but with the mounting pressure from her family to help, she is left with a difficult decision to accept her dream job or help Danny. Maybe she can do both?

Judge Convoy likes Madison and quickly befriends her, drawing her into a world of prestige, designer clothes, and fancy restaurants. Will their friendship be the help her family needs? Or is the judge setting her up? How far will Madison go to help her troubled brother?

This fast paced thriller will suck you in and leave your head spinning.

Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Have you been watching Suits? I'm loving the tv series, so this book was perfect for my current lawyer obsession. 

Madison, a Harvard law student lands the internship of her dreams working for Judge Conroy but things quickly unravel when her brother is arrested and Judge Conroy is the Judge on his case. 

I really enjoyed this book. I love Michele Campbell's books because they are all a slow burn where it feels like we are getting to know the characters really well, but the story is also building quietly. 

I alternated between the audio and physical copy of this book and I would recommend the audio.

Madison is a top student at Harvard Law who is a real go-getter. One of her professors, Judge Conley, asks her to apply to be her intern and Madison is all in. But then she realizes that Judge Conley was the judge that her brother recently appeared before on a drug charge that will put him away for 10 years. But he’s innocent! Madison decides not to include that on her background check form and instantly compromises her integrity. If her omission is found out, she could be barred from joining a bar because she is lying by omission. She knows this but proceeds anyway. The judge is a strange character — she’s very chatty a bout student relationships, which was not really believable. Why would she care? If you are OK with over-the-top thrillers, this could be for you. It was a lot, but I suppose that was the point.
Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and Netgalley for a free e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

A book that grabs you and won't let you go until you have devoured it. An incredible ending you will never see coming

I really enjoyed The Intern. It immediately pulled me into the story and I was hooked. This is my first book by Michele Campbell!

This was a fascinating thriller - as a prosecutor myself, I found the story engaging but more importantly *realistic*. I've already told my coworkers to add this one to their to read list.

I'd recommend this highest to those who are interested in crime fiction, suspense, and mobster/gang stories - this tale rolls all of that into a tight bow and more, and centers around not one but *two* bad ass female lawyers. This was such a refreshing addition to the genre and I now want to read other Campbell books!!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for this advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

I had trouble getting through the first couple chapters, then once I did, I could not put this book down! This legal thriller was chock full of SUSPENSE that took me on a thrilling ride and left me wanting more! I absolutely LOVED this great read!

What I liked about The Intern:
• The Harvard campus and court settings felt real.
• The characters were well-developed, complete with backstories.
• The storyline was fast-paced.
• I loved the insider knowledge of Harvard and the law (see Campbell's bio).

The only thing that kept me from giving this 5 stars was the feeling that the storyline was a little far-fetched, and that Madison (the intern) and Kathryn (the judge) had too many lucky escapes from the bad guys who were after them, the federal prosecutors who were no less easy on them. But the quick pacing, nail-biting scenes and likable main characters (despite their flaws) made this an enjoyable, suspenseful read.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an advanced reader’s copy of another great read from Michele Campbell.

Madison just landed the internship of a lifetime for a charismatic and reputable judge. But her secret regarding her brother's arrestation could destroy her career. When the judge goes missing after accusing her of corruption, Madison goes on a quest to find answers.
The plot of this legal mystery/thriller had me very curious. I recognized all of the ingredients for an unputdownable thriller, but I felt it was dragging and it kept loosing my attention. The main character's hesitations about everything were drawn out and redundant. The relationship between Madison and the judge is questionable at best. Madison's naiveté was annoying, it felt she was being deliberately oblivious and stupid. Safe to say this one was not for me. But I have read many great reviews, so if you're looking for a quick legal/crime/political thriller, it just might be for you!
I received an advance review copy of this book for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

The Intern
by: Michele Campbell
4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Madison has not had the easiest of childhoods. She is now at Harvard law school and gets the opportunity to intern for her professor who is her idol. Kathryn Conroy has taken Madison under her wing.

Madison’s mothers lets her know her brother has been arrested and it’s seems unreal. He swears he was set up. She realizes Kathryn is the judge on her brothers case. Madison’s mother is pressing her to find out more with her connection. Will Madison disclose to Kathryn her connection to the defendant?

Could the judge be setting up Madison? Is her brother guilty? This novel had so many twists that made for a fast paced novel for this lazy Sunday afternoon.

Thank you MacMillian Audio and Netgalley for this advanced audiobook. The narrator Sarah Mollo-Christensen was fabulous! This was my first by this author and I look forward to more by her. This novel is out October 3, 2023.

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The Intern started a bit slow, but I was hooked in no time. Once the cat-and-mouse game began between these two smart and ambitious women I couldn’t put the book down. I also didn’t know who to root for. The twists and turns kept me guessing until the end.

Both main characters - Madison and Kathryn - are Harvard-educated, ambitious females with some major flaws. In the end, the story is about family, redemption, and succeeding - at any cost!

Thank you to @netgalley for my eARC in exchange for my honest review.

This book would make a Great movie!
I absolutely loved every minute here. Miss Campbell, you can move a pen (or cursor)!
The best way to describe this novel; gripping, addicting, filled with mystery and suspense, fast-paced, and easy to read. The dual POVs were so well placed throughout the book. There wasn't a lot of flip-flopping or mind-fuggery that can happen with dual POVs of 2 FMC. The story, backstory, and timeline were expertly pieced together and it all flowed quite nicely.

So, can you imagine meeting your childhood hero/idol, being personally asked to intern for her, have lunch with her, come to her home, get paid lots of cash to watch her cat.........AND risk your life for her? All while trying to free your innocent brother from jail, keep your worrisome mother from ending up in the hospital over a panic attack and stress, AND do your Law School Homework. OH, and not get arrested (or die) in the process.
Yeah well, such is the life of Maddison Rivera.
This is an unputdownable thriller that will keep you questioning who the real enemy is.

Huge thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

While it took some time to pick up, at 20% the story finally grabbed me and I had a hard time putting it down. I didn’t like the Intern character, Madison, for someone that you’re told is smart (I mean, she’s a Harvard law student) she was super dumb and made terrible decisions over and over. But, I loved the character of the Judge and her story was what kept me hooked.

The dialogue was a bit wooden, and sure it was predictable, but overall it was an enjoyable popcorn thriller and I loved the way it ended.

3.5

Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this one!

Advanced Book Review! Thank you @netgalley and @stmartinspress for sending me this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.
“A young Harvard law student falls under the spell of a charismatic judge in this thrilling novel about class, ambition, family and murder.”
I loved this book! It was definitely my idea of a great thriller and I couldn’t put it down. When Madison gets a job interning for her legal hero, Judge Kathryn Conroy, we learn that they each have secrets that could put them in a dangerous position and their fates are almost tied together.
I could fully feel the tension throughout the book and between Madison and Kathryn. I truly was not sure what was going to happen and several things happened that I wasn’t expecting, although I will say it tugged at my heartstrings more than I was expecting so maybe be prepared for that.
I don’t want to give anything away so I’ll keep this short. If you like legal thrillers, definitely pick this one up when it comes out in a few weeks.

The Intern by Michele Campbell is a fascinating, fast-paced novel about a Harvard law student who becomes enmeshed with her idol, her professor and federal judge, who may have nefarious ties.

Madison Rivera is an ambitious and clever second-year law student who is invited to intern for a federal judge, Kathryn Conroy. She quickly realizes things are not as they seem. At the same time, her brother has been falsely accused of a federal narcotics crime, and he may face 10 years in prison.

I loved the dual perspectives of two strong women. We're not sure who can be trusted, and the novel moves swiftly. Also pondered are how family, class, and background play a role in our lives. The audiobook narration is fantastic, with Sarah Mollo Christensen reading all the voices.

Thank you, NetGalley, and the publishers for providing this ebook and audiobook ARC. All thoughts are my own.

The Intern was a quick, fun and entertaining legal thriller that I ended up really enjoying! Written in dual POV with past and present timelines, I was hooked from the beginning and intrigued to see where the story was going to go. I wasn't sure how this one was going to end and how all the pieces would fit together given there were so many intricate details to keep track of, but was satisfied in the end. I enjoyed the writing style as well as the character development and there were multiple times that I was caught off guard while reading this one which I loved!

Overall, I enjoyed this one and rated it 4 stars! If you are looking for an entertaining legal thriller written in dual POV with past and present timelines that will hold your attention, check out The Intern (out October 3!).

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

I've missed Michele Campbell and her twisty,, never-quite-sure-what's-going-to-happen writing style. With The Intern, my opinion of Michele as one of my must-read, must-binge authors is further confirmed. I loved this book, right from the very first sentence. The interplay between a federal judge with secrets to hide and an intern trying to further her education while also trying to help her brother is fascinating, and, the more their lives become intertwined, the more addictive the plot becomes.

I was excited to receive this book as an ARC - Michelle Campbell has become one of my favorite authors, and The Intern did not disappoint! This book was a very satisfying legal thriller that kept my interest throughout and even kept me guessing at points. There are several characters to keep straight, but all are engaging and they weave into the plot well. Overall a fast paced, great read.

Many thanks to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for my gifted copies. Publication date 10/3/23.

Madison Rivera, a young Harvard Law student, wants nothing more than to be accepted into Judge Kathryn Conroy's internship. But, both of these ladies are carrying around some dark secrets that could ruin their careers and put their families' lives in danger.

This was more than just a legal thriller. It was so suspenseful I could not stop reading. I'm not really into books with mobs, but I absolutely loved this one. I felt and was rooting for both Madison and Judge Kathryn. The ending was absolutely amazing, and my favorite character in the book was Lucy the cat, I loved her! Definitely add this one to your list if you love edge of your seat suspenseful thrillers!

Ok, this was so fun and suspenseful! It was 2 stories in 1 and it was fun to follow. You had Kathy’s story, then Madison’s, then the 2 of theirs together. I’m not the biggest legal thriller lover, but I do enjoy the thrill of reading about the corrupt system. I thought this book was well written and easy to follow. The ending tied everything together for me.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC!