This was a very well done legal thriller that was hard to put down. The characters had a lot of depth and the book was well paced. I enjoyed the mystery and the twists were well done. Overall this was a great read.

This book was great, it felt fresh and not like anything else I've read lately. It kept me intrigued all the way through, I didn't want to put it down.

This book kept me reading, i liked the main characters and you want to root for them the whole time.
The ending is so good. I liked that we got both perspectives and I was not expecting the twists.

*Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this arc in exchange for my honest review*

Twisty legal thriller that entertains from beginning to end - loved it.

I really enjoyed this novel! I read mostly thrillers and so many truly just run together if they aren’t forgettable. This book will be one that I remember for a while. The plot is so unique and the suspense is prevalent throughout so I still recall many details. Really enjoyed!

DNF-ed at 20% sorry. Started pretty good then it was fast out of nowhere and unprobbable idk. Im giving it 3 stars to be fair. Also i did relate to the main character as shes an oldest sister in a ethnic household and a law student. Just like me, part of her upbringing is very similar to mine and i liked that!

I really enjoyed how this book played out. I did listen to most of it as an audiobook since that helped me get into it at first. I loved the switch up in POV we got, it came as a surprise at first since there’s some time jumps but it made me understand the main characters all that much more. I got to see multiple sides to the story and grapple with what is true vs what we think is true at times. I liked the cat and mouse (as it’s described) feeling to the novel. The author did a great job of covering all sides to the plot, drama, and mystery that we get as the book goes on. This is one of those books I got more invested into as it went on. I couldn’t put it down at times because I needed to get to the next chapter. I loved seeing into the minds of both the Law student and the Judge. I didn’t trust anyone at times and had suspicions of what, if anything, is true. The ending of this story was pretty satisfying and I was happy with how it concluded for the majority part. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a good thriller involving some drama, not knowing what to believe, law/judge involvement, and a slight creepy theme!

"The Intern" by Michele Campbell is a gripping psychological thriller that dives deep into the cutthroat world of high-stakes ambition and deadly secrets. Campbell's sharp writing and masterful plot twists keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. With its complex characters and a storyline that explores the dark underbelly of power and privilege, this book is a compelling read that's hard to put down.

ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.

I’m super backlogged with some of my ARC’s but am trying my best to catch up. I really was fascinated by the premise of this book! It was not what I originally thought it would be and has lots of twists and turns so you never quite know where it’s headed! I really liked how it was told from both the female main characters points of view and gave me some insight into to judge’s past. I would recommend to readers who enjoy legal thrillers and mysteries!

I found the writing of this one very clunky and unfortunately could not finish it. Although others may enjoy it, it just wasn’t for me.

I could tell straight from the start that I would have to suspend my disbelief just a little bit to read this one. Once I got over that, this was a great read. I liked the characters, though I wish there had been more details about them. While I liked them, I felt no sympathy for them, and I couldn’t always understand motives. I also couldn’t understand how Madison and Judge Conroy could have forged such a close relationship so quickly. They were each way too trusting of each other given the circumstances. I understand how it was needed to make the story work, but there just wasn’t enough on the front end for me to really believe it.

It was a fast paced, exciting story that I’m glad to have taken the time to read. I will definitely be checking out other writings by Michele Campbell.

Michele Campbell is one of my must-read authors when I'm in the mood for a gripping thriller read. She's hit another one out of the park with this one. The Intern takes the reader on a behind-the-scenes look at the legal system when Madison gets an internship with her much revered professor and respected lawyer.

The problem is Madison has secrets she's keeping from her mentor. Will that jeopardize everything she's worked so hard for? But wait, is the judge keeping secrets as well? So much drama and suspense. And I loved every minute of it.

I thoroughly enjoyed The Intern and was kept enthralled to the very end. And now I wait for Ms. Campbell's next book. So hard to wait. Sigh.

3.5 ⭐️ for me, rounded up to 4.

This was a solid thriller and kept me engaged. It felt realistic, but after talking to some lawyer friends who also read this, they had some critiques I initially didn’t think about.

I enjoyed the dual POVs and the FMCs, but I did feel like there were a few too many character that made this more complex than it needed to be. But overall a solid thriller set on a college campus with a satisfying conclusion.

Fantastic story! I love everything from the plot to the characters. The hid kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time

#TheIntern #NetGalley
Madison Rivera lands the internship of a lifetime working for Judge Kathryn Conroy. But Madison has a secret that could destroy her career. Her troubled younger brother Danny has been arrested, and Conroy is the judge on his case. When Danny goes missing after accusing the judge of corruption, Madison’s quest for answers brings her deep into the judge’s glamorous world. Is Kathryn Conroy a mentor, a victim, or a criminal? Is she trying to help Madison or use her as a pawn? And why is somebody trying to kill her? As the two women circle each other in a dangerous cat-and-mouse game, will they save each other, or will betrayal leave one of them dead?
Thank you to NetGalley and St Martin's Press for giving me an advance copy.

An intense, suspensful thriller that truly blew my mind! I loved this book and I can't wait to read more by Michele Campbell!

As a judges assistant myself, I had a unique perspective as I read this book. Unfortunately I think it played against me, and brought down my rating a significant amount. The ethical flaws and logistics of the book, which I’m sure helps make it an interesting story for most thriller readers, made it so improbable (and borderline annoying) that I couldn’t get past it. Like a doctor watching greys anatomy, or a cop watching law and order. Maybe next time :(

I wish I hadn't waited so long to read The Intern. Michele Campbell put together a world-class thriller that truly kept me guessing until the very end. It's incredibly fast-paced, and extremely detailed, and I enjoyed that it is set in Boston. This is more in the realm of a police procedural/law thriller, than the type where someone is murdered and people are trying to figure out what happened.

I liked that Campbell had two points of view - one from the intern and one from the federal judge. It added some incredible depth to the story.

I don't want to say much because this is definitely one that would be easy to spoil. All I'll say is add this one to your TBR list!

Thank you, St. Martins Press and NetGalley for the #gifted eARC in exchange for my honest review.
4.5 stars

An ambitious Harvard Law School student, Madison Rivera, has been a fan of Judge Kathryn Conroy since Conroy spoke at her school years earlier. When Conroy offers her an internship, Madison is excited. However, her brother Danny has just been arrested on drug charges, and Madison fears that telling the judge this will ruin her chances. Madison lies by omission, and fails to tell the judge this info. Then, Madison hears that the judge is working with a dirty cop, and he is being framed. Her mother begs her to help free Danny.
Madison agrees to help, but the judge surprises her by asking Madison to pet sit her cat. Madison doesn't realize it, but she is being pulled into a messy and dangerous situation.
Who can she trust?
I enjoyed this fast-paced thriller, although I did think it was a bit far-fetched that the judge would so easily warm to Madison. But, as the story evolved, and you knew more background, it is not so much a stretch to understand how far people will go to protect themselves and their loved ones.
A complex story. I always enjoy Michele Campbell's books and this didn't disappoint!

I’m a little here, but The Intern was worth the wait and a fun, fast paced read.

Madison gets a coveted intern position with her hero, Judge Conroy. Things move super quickly from here when at the same time Madison’s brother is arrested (again) for something he didn’t do. Madison finds herself having to lie to Judge Conroy about his crimes to keep the internship but the Judge isn’t who she seems.

Told from both POVS makes for a wild ride. I couldn’t help but love the judge and shake my head at Madison most of the time. This was overall a great engaging fast paced thriller mixed with mob vibes.

So glad I finally read this one. Appreciate my early copy.