Whoop, another struggle bus read. I couldn’t get into this, I ket walking away. I didn’t like the characters.

Thank you Headline and Netgalley for this ARC.
This was a slow starter for me, but once I got into it that was it I couldn't put it down.
This was twisty and cleverly plotted with good characters and storyline.
Natalie is definitely on my read list.
Highly recommend.

What We Did is twisty, clever and complete page-turner. I read it in three sittings, and I really couldn't put it down. Natalie is an auto-buy author for me, she comes up with the most original plots and is an utter wordsmith. I have recommended this book to lots of my book reviewer friends.

This book was ok, though it did take me awhile to get through it! I found it a little boring & hard to get into!

This was a really gripping book I read it so quickly most of it in one day. Very addictive and chilling. Loved this story and how it unfolded. My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

What we did by Natalie Chandler.
Jenna has spent the last twenty-five years trying to forget what happened to her as a teenager. Trying to forget what they did. But it has always been there - the mistake the four friends made. Now it has taken another life, Jenna has the opportunity to make amends. But if she comes forward now, the truth could shatter her marriage, her family and the friendships she's held onto all these years. And what if she's about to make the biggest mistake of all?
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Twisty and chilling. I Devoured this book. I liked Jenna. Wasn't sure about Drew or Seb. I didn't see that coming. 5*.

Trigger warning: sexual assault

Thank you to the publisher for sending me a gifted copy of this book.
I really enjoyed this authors first book, so was thrilled to be invited to be part of the tour for the authors second novel

This book was quite the read. Jenna, the main character in the book, has been traumatised by the sexual abuse that she suffered as a teenager.

The author handles this tough subject so well, and deals with it so appropriate. The author demonstrates perfectly how the abuse may effect other relationships

The book focuses on 25 years later and Jenna is determined to uncover what happened

I had a set theory about who the abuser was, but nope I was completely wrong!

I was routing for Jenna to get her justice

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would highly recommend!

At first I wasn't feeling this one. It has a lot of dialogue and I just didn't get it. But then our girls meets up with an old school friend and things spiral.
In the end this is a great book about incels and "nice guys" and how we need to be on guard.
I loved the social media aspects and the mother/son relationship.
It was beautiful. I am glad I read it.

Trigger warning: sexual assault

Thank you to the publisher for sending me a gifted copy of this book.
I really enjoyed this authors first book, so was thrilled to be invited to be part of the tour for the authors second novel

This book was quite the read. Jenna, the main character in the book, has been traumatised by the sexual abuse that she suffered as a teenager.

The author handles this tough subject so well, and deals with it so appropriate. The author demonstrates perfectly how the abuse may effect other relationships

The book focuses on 25 years later and Jenna is determined to uncover what happened

I had a set theory about who the abuser was, but nope I was completely wrong!

I was routing for Jenna to get her justice

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would highly recommend!

It took me a while to get into the story, but once I did and it started to flow at a faster pace, I was hooked and couldn't stop reading. I needed to know what was coming next...

What We Did is narrated throughout by Jenna as she tells her story through past and present, leading up to and after the 'main' event that has plagued her mind ever since that fateful day.

The book does contain some sensitive subjects including child abuse, sexual assault, suicide and self harming. It may not be for those of faint heart.

It's well plotted, the characters are perfectly flawed and their stories plausible. Put them altogether and voila, there you have it, the perfect, twisty thriller that will keep you riveted until the very last page is turned.

Many thanks to Headline Books for my tour spot.

Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Jenna has spent the last twenty-five years trying to forget what happened to her as a teenager. Trying to forget what they did.
TW: sexual assault, self harm

the book is told entirely in Jenna’s point of view, we get her point of view in the present and in the past. Moreover, the ending will have you on the edge of your seat. I would recommend this book to anyone that enjoys thriller books!

TW: sexual assault, self harm

Jenna was abused in high school by a male student at her boarding school. He would show up in a mask, so she never saw his face. She remembers his smell, and that he had a very specific ring. The abuse really affected her to the point of turning to drugs, alcohol, and cutting. Then, there is a student who dies on campus, and it puts everyone on edge. Jenna and her friends feel in their gut that something isn’t right about it.

Fast forward to her adult life, Jenna is married. I feel like the author accurately portrayed how the abuse could affect a woman with her husband, and even her own child. Jenna runs into an old friend, and memories start flooding back.

I loved the shocking twist at the end, I had my sites set on a specific character as being the abuser, but I was wrong! This part of the story had me on the edge of my seat wanting to keep reading to fill in the gaps of what I know and don’t know. I really enjoyed the dual timelines, and the single pov story telling didn’t bother me at all (I usually prefer multiple pov.)

POV ~ dual 3rd person
Featuring ~ boarding school, se*ual assault (child & adult), self harm, drug use, excessive alcohol use, off page suicide reference, infidelity, dual timeline ~ now and 25 years ago

The story follows Jenna & Drew who went to boarding school together 25 years ago, along with Ava, Olivia & Seb. Now he is her son's swimming coach and the beloved head at an exclusive public school. She has been having nightmares and is finally coming forward about the abuse she faced while at school.

As the story moves along between the dual timelines the abuse and 'what they did' is slowly revealed. I can't say I was surprised about what they did, but I was surprised~ish about what we learned in the last bit. I was not a fan of a 14 year old using drugs as a coping mechanism or a 39 year old using alcohol as a coping mechanism. None of the characters were particularly likable either. Jenna was not the most attentive mother, which made me feel bad for 13 year old, Lando. And due to the lack of attention he came across as a brat. Husband, Zach, was actually okay. He seemed loving and supportive.

Overall, while this one did not fully grip me I liked it well enough. I was invested enough to want to see how it would all play out.

I really enjoyed this book. I.loved the first book by this author and this one was just as gripping I really wanted to find out what had happened to jenna in the past and if who.she thought has done It was correct. I did not realise who.had done it. It had me gripped till the end.

WOW! I was not prepared for what an emotional read this would be. Jenna was traumatized by sexual abuse when she was a teenager. Now, 25 years later she is still effected by it. This book deals with some very disturbing subject matter.

The author does an excellent job of showing how this effected her in her relationship with her husband. Also an accurate portrayal from the teenagers perspective and how they turn to drugs, alcohol, self harm...and other ways to try and cope and escape the pain they are feeling. The struggle with Jenna and cutting and having to hide her scars and trying to stop and move forward is hard to read and eye opening at the same time.

Jenna is trying to right the wrongs she did and not feel guilty any more.

The truth of who her abuser was and what they had done if finally revealed in the end. Yikes, I was not expecting that shocking ending. Overall a book that would be great for book club and all the discussions it would open up.

This book started out a little slow for me, and then it picked up and I couldn’t put it down! While the book is told entirely in Jenna’s point of view, we get her point of view in the present and in the past. The chapters are short, and easy to read. While this is a thriller, and Chandler does keep you wondering as to what happened, there is more to this book than just the thriller aspect. It touches on the effects of being sexually assaulted. How a person can hold onto it throughout their life, and how it affects relationships later in life. While I have never been in this situation, I was able to feel empathetic toward Jenna. Moreover, the ending will have you on the edge of your seat. I would recommend this book to anyone that enjoys thriller books!

I just couldn't get into this. The premise was intriguing but it was lacking upon execution. The characters, the writing, the suspense, thrill, and plot were all lacking.

I really enjoyed this thriller book it had a great story which kept me hooked.

Jenna has spent the last twenty-five years trying to forget what happened to her as a teenager. A mistakes four friends made.Jenna now has the opportunity to make amends. But if she comes forward now, the truth could shatter her marriage, her family and the friendships she’s held onto all these years.

Great thriller which I would definitely recommend.

The books premise was strong. Sadly the execution was meandering and I found myself skimming in parts because I just wanted it over. I was never able to engage with either the characters or the plot. Thank You headline publishing and NetGalley for an ARC

Thank you to the publisher & NetGalley for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

Jenna has spent the last twenty-five years trying to forget what happened to her as a teenager. Trying to forget what they did.
But it has always been there - the mistake four friends made. Now it has taken another life, Jenna has the opportunity to make amends. But if she comes forward now, the truth could shatter her marriage, her family and the friendships she’s held onto all these years. And what if she’s about to make the biggest mistake of all?

I found the dedication at the start of this book brilliant, one of the best I’ve seen, it made me laugh out loud. This book switches between two timelines, present day and Jenna’s school years. The first half of the book was a little slow for me as the author set the scene but the second half of the book was a ride!!!!! I couldn’t put it down and I flew through the chapters, It had me wondering what on earth was going on until it all started to unravel and I got to find out what really happened all those years ago. There are definitely trigger warnings to be aware of with this book, sexual abuse being the main one, it tackles some difficult topics for sure. Overall I enjoyed this book, I was entertained and I would definitely pick up another by this author.