I discovered Kate Alice Marshall when I first read an ARC of What Lies in the Woods. I absolutely loved it and I have recommended that book to everyone. I was so excited to read this one as well and it did not disappoint.
This book tells the story of three sisters and their traumatic history when their parents were murdered. It has dual timelines, moving from “now” and “then” and weaves between the POVs of the sisters. This one is worth going into blindly and letting Marshall surprise you with her intricately woven storylines and plot twists. No One Can Know is another suspenseful page-turner full of family drama, twists, and a story that keeps you guessing until the very end. Pull up a chair and enjoy the smoke show folks because "No One Can Know" is true magic! 4 Stars!
Thank you NetGalley and Flatiron Books for this advanced copy.

I’d say 2.5-3⭐️The premise was a good one but it felt like there was so much happening without anything happening at all. The characters were not likable at all so I honestly didn’t care how things turned out in the end…and the end felt so underwhelming because so many twists and turns were thrown in along the way to try to throw you off track just for the sake of it, without any real effect to the plot. By like 50-60% in, I just wanted it to be done and know the ending instead of trying to guess with red herrings in every chapter. It was trying too hard to be a shocking thriller and fell way too short.

Deadly family secrets come to light in this domestic suspense featuring 3 estranged sisters whose parents were murdered. This is a twisty psychological suspense with a lot of shady characters with a lot of bad intentions. The gothic setting takes a front seat, giving this an eerily creepy vibe. The answers are provided to readers slowly, making this an intense build-up with a shocking ending. For fans of Megan Miranda and Heather Gudenkauf.

Having really enjoyed Marshall's YA novels I was excited last year to read her adult debut, and I wasn't disappointed, so this year I was excited to read her follow-up. At this point I can basically say that Marshall is an auto-buy author for me, so it should come as no surprise that I also really enjoyed this story. I'm always in awe at how mystery/thriller authors are able to weave so many different threads of a story together into something that (if done correctly) leaves you guessing all the way up until the reveal, and I think that once again Marshall has managed that. With this story she moves back and forth in time (between "now" and a handful of years prior when Emma, Juliette, and Daphne's parents were found murdered) as well as between three POVs (the three sisters) and all in all I think it works well. Personally I would have liked to see more of the other sister's POVs, especially from the current timeline, but by the time the story comes to an end I do see why from a narrative sense that probably wouldn't have worked. I honestly don't want to say too much about this book, because like all good thrillers I think it works best the less you know going into it, so in the end I think I'll just stick to the basics. I enjoyed the story, I enjoyed the characters, and I was surprised by more than one twist, so I think as a whole it did its job well. The romantic subplot seemed somewhat necessary, and it did seem a little strange that all three sisters decided to keep the house their parents were murdered in, but I suppose if they hadn't there wouldn't have been much of a story so I guess I can't really complain there. The cops were also once again rather useless (although in a mystery story like this that's not overly unheard of). I'll happily be recommending this to anyone who comes into my store looking for mystery/thriller recs, and I'll be excited to see what Marshall comes up with for her next story, be in YA or Adult. She's certainly managed to make a fan out of me no matter what she writes.

3.5⭐ 14 years after her parents' murder, Emma Palmer returns to her childhood home, setting off the unraveling of long-kept secrets.

After a strong adult debut with 'What Lies in the Woods' I was really excited to read this one. It didn't quite live up to that book, but still a good read.

'No One Can Know' is more of a slow burn than a twisty thriller, and gave some 'We Have Always Lived in the Castle' vibes. The beginning starts off strong and engaging, slows down a bit in the middle, and picks up again with a satisfying, if not shocking, ending. All of the characters are pretty unlikeable, but especially the murder victims. The story feels less like a whodunnit and more of a reveal of why/what exactly happened. The ending took many turns, but ultimately the reveal wasn't very surprising. Plot aside, Marshall is a great writer and I look forward to reading her future books.

-multiple povs
-family secrets
-small town murder
-lots of twists

CW: child abuse, infidelity, drug use

Thanks to NetGalley, FlatIron Books, and the author for an advance review copy.

I was a big fan of WHAT LIES IN THE WOODS and couldn’t wait to read this one. I enjoy the way Marshall writes her twists - they aren’t so outlandish that they are unbelievable and she does leave bread crumbs for the reader. The sisters' relationship was so interesting and perfectly flawed - it felt very real. This has a strong ending that fits the plot and wraps up loose ends nicely. I switched between the audiobook and ARC and would recommend either - my girl Karissa Vacker narrates this one well!

It was so hard to put this book down! I thought it was a well written mystery that had lots of secrets and twists and turns. Every time I thought I had something figured out, I found I was wrong. I liked that we got flashbacks to when the sisters were growing up so that we got to better understand all that they went through.

I have this author's previous novel on my TBR shelf, so even though I had this on Netgalley, I wanted a physical copy as well (you know...book lover problems!).

Thank you, @netgalley and @flatiron_books for the #gifted DRC of this book!

Two people murdered. The only survivors are their three daughters. Juliette, Emma, and Daphne. The police thinks one of them did it. They have their secrets.

This was an interesting read. The premise was definitely intriguing. It's multiple POV from each of the sisters in the past and present. At first, it was a bit disorienting since we're just getting to know the characters and the story goes back and forth in time.

The story starts off at a quick pace and then slows down towards the middle, where it lost steam. The ending felt like it went very fast and the explanation for what actually happened wasn't clear until the very end. The story reminded me a bit of The Only One Left. I liked this story better. I don't think it went too far with the twists.

Overall this was an entertaining thriller. It kept me interested throughout the story and managed to throw in some things I didn't expect. I'll definitely keep reading from this author in the future.

I'd recommend this book to anyone who likes thrillers or mysteries and to anyone who liked The Only One Left.

Thank you to Flatiron Books and NetGalley for the ARC

This is the first book I have read by Kate Alice Marshall. This had me on the edge of the seat from the very beginning. The Palmer's Sisters were murdered 14 years ago and the middle daughter was accused of their murders but never got charged. Now Emma and her husband move back into the house and he ends up murdered. They think Emma did it so she is out to prove she wasn't the one. Emma hasn't seen or heard from her sisters since their parents murder but now they all come back together. This has so many twists and turns and you just won't want to put it down. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

Kate Alice Marshall's "No One Can Know" is a captivating, character-driven thriller about secrets, family ties, and whether you can ever really know another person.

Last year, I read Kate Alice Marshall's "What Lies In The Woods". It was one of my favorite books of 2023. Going into this book, "No One Can Know", I was excited for another trip into a world of mystery. This absolutely did not disappoint. I don't even want to give any kind of description about what this book is about. I think it's best to go into it blind. 2024 just started and this book is already one of those books that will stick with me. It's been a couple days since I finished it and I'm still thinking about the characters. Must read for your 2024 shelf!

Requested this ARC because Marshall is my teenage son's favorite author and I wanted to share in his appreciation. I read What Lies in the Woods and was unfortunately disappointed, and apparently I'm in the minority opinion with that title. I rather liked this book, even with it's messiness.

You know who commits the murders from the beginning and Marshall does a good job writing that character as creepy as needed but not an ounce more. The fun of the book is in the teasing apart of all the layers of lies.

Page-turner thriller that stays focused without too many side-plots. Makes me wonder if I should give What Lies in the Woods another go.

2.5 rounded up. I wasn’t really into this one, which is a bummer because I liked What Happens in the Woods.

The parents of 3 sisters are murdered and everyone assumes the MC is the killer. The sisters became estranged after their parent’s deaths but now with the MC moving back into the family home after 14 years, all of the secrets of the past may come to light. Throughout the book we learn about the sister’s abusive childhood and the events leading up to the night their parents were killed.

The reveal of how the parents died wasn’t a surprise to me, it felt pretty obvious 20% in who held all of the secrets in the book and then the journey to get there felt tedious. The ending also felt a bit lackluster and I wished the story had a bit more resolution.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!

Well that was a roller coaster. A twisty whodunnit murder that will have you guessing it til the end.
Told in three Then and Now POVs of the sisters, Emma, Juliette and Daphne. The then follows the sisters when they found their parents dead in their home. The sisters never told anyone what actually happened that night. But the police and the town is convinced Emma did it. And 14 years later, they still think she did.
In the now, Emma and her husband move back to her family home. The sisters reunite, secrets come out and we learn more about what happened that night.
This is a gripping thriller that has twists, family drama, and interesting characters.

I won't go over the synopsis as you can easily find that on any site so I'll jump right into the review.

Emma, Juliette (JJ), and Daphne are the 3 sisters and quite frankly none of them are very likable and Emma's husband Nathan is possibly the worst. Possibly....one of the sisters runs a close second on that note but I won't divulge a spoiler.

I'm not a huge fan of the THEN-NOW back-and-forth chapters and some of these were especially annoying like: 9 hours before she calls 911 and things such as that then triple it because you've got Emma, Daphn & Juliette (JJ) telling their then and now versions. Other than the jumping around the book started at a good pace but the middle got a bit slow, mostly because I was like come on, let's wrap this up, we all know who did it. Or did we? We may never know......

I'd probably give this more like 3.75 stars but I gave it the benefit and rounded up to 4 stars. I'd like to thank Netgalley for allowing me to read an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for granting me an e-arc!

Emma Palmer finds herself in a very difficult situation- she has just found out that she is pregnant when her husband reveals that he has lost his job. Emma and Nathan just used all of their savings toward getting a house, which will now be out of their reach. With no money and soon nowhere to live, Nathan and Emma go back to Emma’s childhood home. The catch is, something terrible happened in that house, and Nathan has no clue about it.

Emma’s parents were murdered about 14 years ago in their home, and the case was never solved. Suspicion heavily weighed on Emma, so her return to town is not an entirely welcome one. Even Emma’s sisters don’t speak to her, although they also don’t speak to each other either.

As Emma tries to adjust to life in her old house filled with haunted memories in a town that thinks she’s guilty of killing her parents, frightening things start happening. Emma finds herself questioning the past and digging deeper into what happened that night, which plenty of people do not want her to do.

With twists and surprises, you’re constantly guessing who committed the murders, never sure if your hunch is truly correct or not.

This book is told from the past and present in the perspectives of Emma and her sisters, Juliette (JJ) and Daphne. I really enjoyed the writing style and was glad to be able to get into the minds of all three Palmer daughters, especially to get all of their perspectives on what happened the night their parents died.

I would recommend this book to anyone who likes mysteries and thrillers, or is looking for a fast paced book to read..this one will have you wanting to read more until the mystery is solved!

✨New Review!✨

No One Can Know
By Kate Alice Marshall
Publishes: 01/23/24
Genre: thriller

Thanks to @netgalley and @flatiron_books for the arc copy of this title. I am very appreciative! I also chose this book from @bookofthemonth in the month of December.
Love to have a physical copy of course!

This book was such an easy, flowing read. I felt like it was very well written, and I enjoyed it from start to finish. The drama, the secrets, the suspicions & tension, and the suspense were thick throughout. The ending was a little chaotic, but deliciously twisty. I highly recommend this one!
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 💫

All this and more…
🏃‍♀️ bingeable book/unputdownable
🎮 controlling relationships
👧 sisters
🤫 secrets and lies
⚠️ abusive parents
🥃💊 drug and alcohol use
🪨 rocky relationships
😵 multiple murders
👮‍♂️ police investigation
🏠 family house/small town
⏳ past and present timeline
☁️ cloudy memories
3️⃣ multiple pov
🌪️ twisty ending

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Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of No One Can Know by Kate Alice Marshall. I really enjoyed this book. The character development was well-done. This kept my attention throughout and was very suspenseful. I loved the plot and can't wait to read more by this author.

I enjoyed this one. I read another review that the author must have kept changing her mind about how she wanted it to end and I definitely agree it felt that way - the last 50 pages were turn after turn, some explanations making more sense than others. Everyone seemed suspicious, and I did guess the ultimate ending fairly early on, but the ride to get there was intriguing. I liked the past/present timelines and hearing from all 3 sister's POVs and think that worked well to tell the story. I think I liked What Lies in the Woods better, but I'd still recommend this one!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC! Review live now on GoodReads and StoryGraph.

Read if you like:
3️⃣ Three POV
⏳Past and Present timelines
🤐 Secrets and Lies
🔀 Twists and Turns

This one was so interesting and if you were a fan of Riley Sager’s The Only One Left last year, I highly recommend this one as it’s vibes feel somewhat similar in some aspects from the old mansion setting, to the old unsolved murders in the home, to the who did it/what happened with the messy family dynamics of both stories.

This story focuses on Emma returning to the family home with her husband after finding out she is pregnant & on the verge of homelessness when the house they were going to buy fell through because her husband lost his job and lied about it. When she returns to the family home we learn that she was suspected of killing her parents with the help of a boyfriend years ago (a bit of Gypsy Rose vibes).

We also get the POV in past and present from her two sisters as they try to unravel what happened to their parents so many years ago. This one has so many twists and turns all the way to the ending and I truly loved the added suspense with the three sisters being estranged since the murder of their parents..

Thank you so much to the publisher, Flatiron Books for my ARC in exchange for my review!