Alex Michaelides does it again and has become an auto buy author for me! I loved how conversational this book felt. As the narrator explained, it really did feel like two people sitting down and sharing a story. I kept thinking I knew what was going to happen and I kept being surprised. I kind of got similar vibes to The Only One Left by Riley Sager. Loved it!

Wow I loved this! I was iffy going into this one as I didn’t love The Maidens plus the Greek mythology ideals. But this was quite surprising, the Greek mythology isn’t super strong but more just sprinkled in. This was a twisty turny book set up as a play with the backdrop of a private island owned by the famous actor Lana Farrar. I loved how this was set up with multiple acts and how it all comes together again. What a great read!

Being inside Elliot’s mind was chaotic, exciting and at times a bit cringe—to be honest, relatable! This book was addictive, finishing in about two days and always thinking about when I’d get a chance to read the next few chapters. Elliot felt like a familiar friend or reading a memoir, while also giving me the chills from a mystery and laughs from a comedy. This felt like a murder mystery meets reality tv meets Shakespeare meets theater. A fun read with an unexpected story.

I am obsessed with alex michaelides and everything he writes!!! and he certainly took a chance on the play-writing narrative style of elliot! while I’m not completely sold on the change of writing style (if something’s not broke, don’t fix it vibes), I did really enjoy this one…

diving into the world of mystery and unreliable narrators, I always know I’m in for a time-twisty, don’t believe anything a single character says thriller when it comes to alex’s stories. this one didn’t pack as much of a punch as his others, as the plot twists were smaller, more predictable, and methodical in the writing. I wanted that final gut-wrenching moment at the end 😭

the cast of completely twisted and unlikable characters was such a joy!!! and to go through this plot as a character study was a marvelous way to show how skewed personalities and characteristics can be in the eyes of the narrator 👏🏼👏🏼

I was firmly in the 3-3.5 star club at the end of the book, but then I read the epilogue!!!! and I’m reminded again why alex michaelides is a genius wow

I really applaud alex for taking a risk on this one, but in the end, I’m not quite sure if it was worth deviating from his traditional writing style or not…

thank you to celadon books for sending me an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!

rating: 4 stars
wine pairing: greek assyrtiko

This was a fun audiobook that was easy to listen to.

The (unreliable) narrator, Elliot Chase…tells the story like you’re just sitting around casually chatting it up with someone.

He gives clues about who dies and who committed the murder throughout the book but you can’t really count on anything he says.

All of the characters were pretty awful, but I found myself intrigued by Elliot as the narrator. So I didn’t dislike him as much as the others.

It’s hard to rate this book because although the writing flowed well, the twists just kept coming and I was a bit over it towards the end but I also didn’t want to stop reading it. I just felt like it took forever to get from point A to point B. Definitely more of a slow burn until closer to the end.

I’m curious to see what others say about this one.

Dark murder mystery told from the point of view of a friend of the victim. Lana and Kate are both successful actresses who are close friends. When Lana suspects Kate of having an affair with her husband, she invites the entire group of friends to her private island to get to the bottom of things. Included on the guest list is Elliot, who is also a close friend of Lana’s and the narrator of the story. As Elliot tells the story, the many twists and turns leave you with no idea what or who to believe. Fast paced, multilayered story that is difficult to put down.

I am standing up and applauding the dozens of small stories that are all wrapped up neatly to tell an even bigger and more interesting story. There were so many twists that I just didn’t see any of it coming. This was the best Michaelides book yet! I loved the narration and felt it was a close friend sharing their life with me, Bravo!

Lana is an ex-movie star who invites her husband, son, and two best friends to her Greek island for the weekend. By the end of the weekend, one will be dead.

I loved the Silent Patient so this book had A LOT to live up to. It didn’t quite do it, but expecting something as good TSP is a big ask. I liked the unreliable narrator and the way he told the story, talking to the audience. I had suspicions about the murderer but was totally blown away by the way it all played out.

Really enjoyed this book. Thanks to NetGalley and Celadon for an early copy in exchange for my unbiased review.

Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC! I am a huge Alex fan, so I was really hyped for this one. While I enjoyed it overall, it wasn’t my favorite of his. He is a terrific writer, and I love all the Easter egg connections in all his books! Although this one wasn’t for me, I know many will love it!

3.75 stars!

The Fury follows the story of Lana Farrar, a reclusive ex movie star who goes on vacation with her closest friends on a secluded Greek island. Overnight, the fun atmosphere turns disastrous and leads to murder. But at the heart of the tale is a story of love.

What I loved about this book is similar to things I love in some of my other favorite mystery thrillers: the voice. Similarly to Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone, I love the referentialness that comes from the narrator. I like how the novel was structured like a play, and I like how it felt that the narrator was really talking to me. I thought the narrative structure

What I didn't like was the actual craft of the mystery. There was one good twist, but everything else just felt very repetitive and very messy. I'm not sure if the story made sense, and instead things were added for shock value. Additionally, although I liked the structure of the book and how Elliot was talking to us, in the end he became absolutely insufferable.

You know what it’s like to get a tattoo or to have a baby? Where the entire process, you’re like “Ughhhh… Why did I do this to myself?… F*ck this!… Never doing this again!” But then afterward, you’re so pleased with the end result, that you seem to forget the pain you’ve endured and immediately want to do it again?…. That’s how Alex Michaelides’ writing makes me feel. 😂

The entire time I was reading The Silent Patient, I thought I was bored out of my mind and couldn’t wait for it to end. But the end happened and I was so impressed, I thought, wait… did I actually love it? This book made me feel the exact same way. I was stoked to receive this ARC from the publishers via NetGalley. I haven’t gotten a chance to read the Maidens yet and I really wanted to give AM another shot to see if his writing style from The Silent Patient would run true in his other novels and it seems it does. He’s truly a king of slow burners. His books are not fast reads for me. But his mind is so insanely creative, it’s impossible to fault him. This book was so incredibly weird but I just can’t help but smile as I finished it.

3.5⭐️ Wasn’t something I LOVED. But just as last time, I liked (and appreciated) it enough to want to read another one of his.

Thank you NetGalley, Celadon books, and Alex Michaelides for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

I really enjoyed the narration and writing style of this one, and once I got into it I really could not put it down. Our protagonist being a playwright was interesting as well.

If you enjoyed the narration style of Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone I think this one will also be right up your alley.

The ending totally threw me for a loop and I can confidently say I did not see it coming.

The Fury will be on US bookshelves January 16!

This is an interesting start to the book where the narrator is telling us a story of what is seemingly a different kind of murder mystery. I enjoyed the jumps in time from present to past and how it did seem like a conversation between narrator and reader. It felt causal and very realistic to a friend telling another friend a story. The book kept me intrigued and had some unexpected twists towards the end. However, I was not completely blown away by this book. I did not completely shock me and give me those goosebumps or have my jaw on the floor. The build up was quite slow and I found myself looking for more. However, I did enjoy the book and finished it quickly, I just don't think it blew me away

✨ARC Review✨

“We are all the unreliable narrators of our own lives.”

I have been immersed in a lot of thrillers lately, and my fingers were crossed that I would get an ARC of this book. I absolutely loved The Silent Patient, and this one packed a close punch as far as thrill factor goes.

“The truth, as they say, is often stranger than fiction.”

This book is told solely from the POV of the character Elliot, and the book is broken up into Acts, so it feels much like a play. Elliot is an unreliable narrator at its finest. The Fury will find you surrounded on a private Greek island with a cast of friends, that ultimately ends with a murder. Elliot explains said murder, and how this cast of characters arrived to that point. With a mix of secrets, infidelity, love, and hate, The Fury is a page turner filled with multiple plot twists. I won’t say much more as to not give anything away, but I highly recommend this one!

What’s On The Pages:
-a murder
-group of friends on a secluded island
-secrets
-unreliable narrator
-love and hate both make you do incomprehensible things
-several plot twists
-gripping page turner

⚠️CW/TW: murder, infidelity, suicidal ideation

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✨Rating✨
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

A special thank you to NetGalley and Celadon Books for this eARC! The Fury is out January 16th!

THE FURY
By Alex Michaelides

Thanks to Net Galley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book to review!

Captivating read. Fantastic writer. Every sentence in this novel flows easily and keeps the reader hooked.

A murder mystery told by a narrator who may or may not be very reliable. Tense, funny, smart and serious. I love this author whether or not I love the story. His writing style is classic and intelligent. This was not my favorite story however that is a personal opinion. Overall the book as a whole was excellent.


5 Stars

Wow! I loved the writing style so much, I read in one sitting!! Lots of twists and turns, unreliable narrator and characters. It was rhe perfect way to end my reading in 2023. This was a much anticipated read for me!

I enjoyed this book and finished it quickly. I especially loved the unreliable narrator, short chapters, and lyrical storytelling. It reads similar to a narrated theatrical play which provides readers with a suspenseful storybook feel and it is divided into five acts. This was a unique approach to the narrative. This book is satisfying and delivers a thought-provoking plot. Between the Silent Patient and The Fury, my favorite is still The Silent Patient.

I received an ARC copy of The Fury from Netgalley!

This book was such a fun read, and the format of it was nothing like I have ever experienced reading! It was told through such unique storytelling. The setting of a private Greek island was also a bonus, as I have loved traveling to the Greek Islands! Who do you believe when every single person seems to be untrustworthy!? Just when you think you know what is going on or what is about to happen, chances are you have no clue! There were so many twists and turns in this book, and along with the unique writing style, it make for an amazing story! I will definitely be recommending this to anyone and everyone!! This is a must read mystery/thriller of 2024!

I loved Alex Michaelide's last two books. I was so excited to get my hands on this digital arc. I devoured it in 24 hours. It was so brilliantly written and intriguing. I loved the setting on the Greek Island and how it was set up like a play. You never knew what new twist the next act would hold. The hints of Greek mythology sprinkled throughout the novel were well placed. Loved the fury wind ripping around the island.. It was a slower burn in the beginning, definitely leaning more towards a psychological thriller vs a super dramatic thriller. I highly recommend giving this one a read.

Thank you Netgalley and Celadon Books for the digital arc in exchange for my honest review.

There were things about this one I really enjoyed. Like his other books, I love how he weaves Greek mythology through the story. I also loved the Greek isle setting of this one! It was a super quick read with short chapters that made sneaking in a few pages here and there easy. Otherwise, it fell a little flat as compared to The Silent Patient and The Maidens, both of which were 5 star reads for me. Pick it up if you’re a fan of this author, because the writing style is similar to his other books. Overall I just felt the twists throughout were good, just not as surprising.