What did I just read? But like in the best way possible! I really love the twists and turns. For some reason I didn’t read the blurb other than a quick scan so I had no idea what I was in for and dang did I loveeeee it!!!

Michele Campbell has done it again! She is so great at creating a plot where you never know what’s going to happen and you get to the end with your mind blown!

Madison lands the job of her dreams but her brother throws a kink in her plans. What will the new boss have to say in court? Will they help one another or tear each other to shreds.

I struggled with this book. The premise sounded good, but the story didn't live up to it. The dialogue was stilted and/or cheesy, and the writing was choppy. I never connected with the numerous characters, so it made it hard to care about their outcome.

I really wanted to love this one and high hopes after enjoying Campbell's A Stranger on the Beach. This fell flat for me. It felt too forced. Madison's character and circumstances just didn't work, her narration and the dialogue was too cheesy. I was too distracted by all of the that to be invested in her or her story at all.

Thank you St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this though!!

Thank you so much for this ARC!

First, I always will request Michele Campbell books without even looking at the synopsis which meant I really didn't know what I was getting into but knew it would be good.

This was quite the ride! Each page was thrilling and gave me the urge to see if anyone was watching me as I went about my day. Loved the combination of law, corruption, glamour, academia and family values. The story flowed so quickly and I enjoyed going back in time to learn about the Judge's upbringing and how it affected her future.

5 stars!

The Intern is a thrilling page-turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The story follows Madison Rivera, who lands the internship of a lifetime with Judge Kathryn Conroy. However, Madison's troubled younger brother Danny has been arrested, and guess who is the judge on his case??— you guessed it, Judge Conroy. When Danny goes missing. Madison delves deep into the judge's world to uncover the truth. As the two women engage in a dangerous cat-and-mouse game, the plot thickens, and betrayal lurks around every corner. Campbell's writing style is captivating, and the characters are intriguing. This novel is perfect for fans of shows like How To Get Away With Murder and anyone who enjoys a good mystery.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC of "The Intern" by Michele Campbell. I love reading books from new and new-to-me authors and the description of this book caught my eye. I enjoy stories that follow characters as they pursue their dream careers and the backdrop of this book was the justice system-yes please!
If there is an additional layer of a potentially damaging secret, I will dive all in. This took some twists and turns I wasn't expecting and I had to pause periodically to fully comprehend what was taking place. It was a wild ride and I enjoyed the storytelling writing of the author. I could see this book being passed around between friends.

Madison Rivera is a Harvard Law student whom admires Judge Kathryn Conroy. Little did she anticipate, Madison got the chance to be an intern working for Judge Conroy! It would and experience like no other. Or will it?

Dual POV. Each character well developed with past and present timelines. Madison lost her dad when she was young, so she had to pull her weight with her mom and her brother, Danny. Conroy had a hard upbringing while making a name for herself as a judge.

Danny, was arrested with drug charges. Judge Conroy is assigned to this case. Madison is trying to help her brother, all while figuring out if Judge Conroy is trying to help or use her as a pawn.

It had a satisfying ending. Gotta love a good thriller with twists that keep you turning pages non stop! Thank you St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the ARC.

This was my first Michele Campbell book and it won’t be my last! I was pleasantly surprised by the legal thriller, “The Intern.”

“The Intern,” is told from two POVs. The first is Miranda, a law student at Harvard, who idolizes her professor, Judge Katherine Conroy. When Miranda finds out her brother has gone to prison, and the person who put him there was Katherine, she decides she has to try to help her brother out, and takes a job working for the judge. While trying to help her brother, Miranda stumbles upon information that shows the judge is not the perfect person she believed her to be.

The other part of the book is told from Katherine’s POV. While the judge has her faults, the author does a great job of still making her root-able.

Overall, this is a quick read, with some fun twist and turns. It almost feels like a movie at times! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I'm completely engrossed in Michele Campbell's novel, The Intern. Madison Rivera, a determined law student, finds herself in a precarious situation when she lands an internship with her idol, Judge Conroy. The catch? Madison's brother, Danny, is facing a trial presided over by Judge Conroy, and he goes missing after accusing her of corruption. As Madison delves deeper into the judge's world, she's torn between loyalty to her brother and the allure of her promising career. But there's more at play here—is Judge Conroy a mentor, a victim, or a criminal? And why is someone trying to kill her? The tension builds as Madison and the judge engage in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, forcing them to question who they can trust and if they can save each other from betrayal.

Madison's moral dilemma adds a compelling layer to the story. Despite numerous opportunities to come clean, she chooses to withhold the truth to protect her career aspirations. While I understood her motives, it was hard not to see her self-interest as well. As the plot unfolds, the parallels between Madison and Judge Conroy's upbringings are revealed, forming an unusual bond between them. However, both women are flawed, impulsive, and prone to making questionable choices, which led me to shake my head in disbelief at times. The alternating perspectives between Madison and the judge, along with the shifts between past and present, create an engaging narrative that keeps you hooked.

The Intern is a fast-paced and gripping read, laced with lies, corruption, and a touch of a mob-like atmosphere. I extend my gratitude to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

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The Intern is a super fast paced thriller that has dual POV and shows flashbacks to the past. I absolutely loved the premise of this one and couldn’t wait to pick it up!

One of our main characters is attending law school at Harvard and she’s loving it, especially when she takes a class taught by one of her idols, a Judge named Kathy. We also get a POV from Kathy who has a lot more going on than meets the eye. Is the Judge corrupt? Why is she acting so weird and cagey?

This one kept me guessing how it was going to end throughout the entire book and I loved the ending! A very quick page turner and would be a great one to read to get out of a slump!

Kathryn Conroy is a judge and Madison’s idol. Madison is in law school and taking a class taught by Judge Conroy. Madison studies hard and makes smart choices to put herself on Judge Conroy’s radar. She is rewarded with an interview for a coveted intern position with Judge Conroy.

But, Madison’s brother is in jail and the judge on his case? Conroy of course.

Oh, so good. Love a strong female lead and Madison certainly holds her own.

The Intern by Michele Campbell

Let me say first that I am in love with this author. I mean truly in love Campbell has an uncanny ability to tell a story, a thriller to be exact, and keep you sucked in without letting go and you, the reader, is so enthralled and engrossed that someone could ask you for a thousand dollars and you would say sure. The characters…… very well developed, flawed and although not very honest, you still want to like them at first especially Judge Kathryn Conroy. Madison Rivera has looked up to Judge Conroy for some time and now Madison is in Law School with none other than Judge Conroy as one of her professors. But things change pretty quickly when Madison is asked to do an internship for Judge Conroy as she needs a new one really quick. There is a problem though. Madison’s brother has been in trouble with the law and pled guilty to trafficking in which he said he was framed and that Judge Conroy was one of the people who framed him. Then her brother turns up missing. Of course you will think you know the ending but this one will knock your boots off. In no way is this book predictable. It is a fast paced thriller that has an explosive ending and well………you just need to read it to find out. I guarantee you will love it.


5 out of 5 stars

Thank you to NetGalley as well as the author/publisher for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my unbiased and honest review.

Book Title: The Intern
Author: Michele Campbell
Publisher: Saint Martin’s Press
Genre: Mystery Thriller
Pub Date: October 3, 2023
My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5 Stars ~ Aww I should give this 5 Stars!
Pages: 384

Madison Rivera is a Harvard Law Student and has admired Judge Kathryn Conroy since she heard her speak at a high school career day. Now she is her Professor in law school
One day after class Judge Kathryn Conroy tells Madison that she has an internship position that opened unexpectedly and wonders if Madison could fit in her schedule and consider applying? Normally applicants apply a year in advance but she needs someone now!
Madison idolizes her so this is a dream come true. Madison does apply but has concerns about the problems her brother Danny who has been in trouble with the law. In fact, he recently has been arrested for heroin trafficking in which he pleaded guilty.
He claims it was a set-up he was framed. He is innocent but his lawyer as well as the police all are in on it-Including Judge Conroy. Madison doesn’t believe him as he has been in trouble since he was ten right after their dad died. Their mom was in such a state of grieving that she indulged as well as enabled Danny. Madison only thirteen at the time and tried to mother him

When Danny goes missing after accusing the judge of corruption, Madison is finally realizing that perhaps the Judge doesn’t walk on water and she just might be using Madison.

In Madison’s quest for answers she is deep into the judge’s glamorous world.
Is Kathryn Conroy a mentor, a victim, or a criminal?
Hmmm might she rally be helping Danny or is she using Madison?

I am an avid thriller fan plus always enjoy stories featuring a smart attorney.
This story has twists that were nothing like I expected.

This is my fifth Michele Campbell. I loved : A Stranger on Beach", "She was the Quiet One" and "The Wife Who Knew too Much" !!

It has been awhile since I read one of her stories so this was a real treat. Actually a WOW read. I was reading as fast as my eyes could focus.

Want to thank NetGalley and Saint Martin’s Press for granted me this awesome early e-galley.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for October 3, 2023.

Well that went totally different than I anticipated in the absolute best way! This was a wild ride that left me feeling whiplashed!

"The Intern" by Michelle Campbell is another page-turner. We are introduced to Madison Rivera, a successful law student that wants to break family barriers. She gets that chance with an internship with her idol. What happens next takes both Madison and Judge Conroy through many hoops. Where will Madison's loyalties end up? Her family, herself, or the law?

You would think that Madison’s life is pretty good. A stand out student at Harvard Law, with a very good chance of getting an internship with Kathryn Conroy, a professor she respects.
A call from her mother pulls her out of this world and into her younger brother Danny’s. The two of them head to the prison where he’s being held, and unearth a bombshell. Danny has pled guilty, coerced by his own lawyer after he faced a corrupt judge. Her name, Kathryn Conroy, Madison's professor.
Told by Madison and Kathryn, the twists and turns just kept coming. Things that seem straightforward are not always what they appear. I wound up really liking one character, though I won’t say who because of shark infested spoiler waters. I read this outside in my garden over Memorial Day weekend and my only regret is that I can’t read it again for the first time on the beach. Publishing in October, it was a fast paced,what is going on story that will turn everything you believe upside down more than once.

The begining of the book was very interesting. There were too many characters too keep track of. I didn't agree with some of the character's decisions. But that was more for personal reasons nothing to do with the writing.It was a book that had a moral dilemma at its core.

Full review to come on Goodreads and Amazon. Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for a review copy.

Michelle Campbell does it again! The Intern is a legal thriller that is filled with secrets, lies and twist that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Thank you Netgalley and the publishers for the ARC. #Netgalley #TheIntern. Pub Date: October 3, 2023.