I am happy to share this book by Megan Goldin is a great follow up with the Rachel Krall character from Night Swim. This has a podcast element as, Rachel Krall is a True Crime Podcaster, and having that on the audiobook is perfection!! The other element I enjoyed id the influencer perspective and lifestyle which I found interesting.

Now for the thrill of the mystery part of the story; this book will keep you on the edge of your seat trying to figure out who is playing who. As Rachel is getting more info then the FBI or police, she has the upperhand, what she does with that info is a little on the risky side, but Hugh stakes call for the risks. Come and enjoy the brilliant mind of Rachel Krall! Megan has created a character that is gritty, knowledgeable, and willing to make the tough choices to solve a crime.

I enjoyed the character development from Night Swim until now - but it’s not necessary for you to read Night Swim first, it’s just better.

There is a little romance in this book and I didn’t mind a bit!

I highly recommend the AUDIO version narrated by André Santana, January Lavon, and Samantha Desz - it adds another level of enjoyment for you.

Dark Corners: A Novel by Megan Goldin was an enjoyable follow-up book, although it didn't quite match the exceptional quality of The Night Swim. It should be noted that The Night Swim set a very high standard. In terms of the main character, Rachel Krall, she was not as endearing and appeared excessively self-assured in herself and her skills. Frequently, she finds herself in precarious circumstances and expresses astonishment when things do not go as planned. However, despite these shortcomings, the story still had its moments of intrigue and kept me engaged.

While reading Dark Corners, I couldn't help but feel a sense of disconnection from both the story and the characters, which is quite different from my experience with the author's previous books. It was disappointing to find that none of the characters, including the main character, were likable in any way. Furthermore, the topic of influencers as a whole tends to lack the ability to evoke sympathy or admiration, even among other influencers themselves. This made me question the direction of the story, as it seemed to place too much emphasis on the influencer angle, which I found bothersome.

The ending itself was quite satisfying in the sense that everything was thoroughly explained and wrapped up neatly. However, it can be said that there were no truly groundbreaking or astonishing moments, despite the detailed explanations provided. It is worth noting that throughout the reading experience, I did not come across any significant "ah-ha" moments that would have left a lasting impression on me.

The audiobook version of this book is exceptionally well done overall. The narration, performed by a talented voice actor with a captivating voice, brings the story to life in a truly immersive way. The production quality is top-notch, with seamless transitions and well-placed sound effects that enhance the listening experience. It is evident that MacMillan Audio, a renowned company known for its commitment to quality, has once again delivered a masterpiece. With their attention to detail and dedication to providing the best listening experiences in the industry, MacMillan Audio continues to set the bar high for audiobook production.

I enjoyed this little continuation and what I call a " popcorn thriller" it was interesting and ingaging enough for me.

Dark Corners by Megan Golding
Narrated by André Santana, January LaVoy, & Samantha Desz
Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Genre: General Fiction (Adult)
Published: August 8, 2023

This was an amazing and phenomenal audiobook. I could not recommend it enough. The narrator did a good job in highlighting the characters, the tense moments, it just made my reading experience all the much better thriller fans do not miss out on this book.

Megan Goldin is quickly becoming one of my go-to authors. I love the podcast within a book concept, and the narration plays this out beautifully. This story has a definite "ripped from the headlines" vibe, with a pretty young influencer suddenly missing. Journalist/podcaster Rachel Krall is on the case, even though she doesn't want to be, thanks to a prison inmate with a looming release date. Taking a peek into the world that is the life of an influencer, Goldin lays the plot out for us at the perfect pace, keeping me listening well past my bedtime. Can't wait for Rachel Krall's next adventure!

I enjoyed this book much more that the first Rachel Krall book. It does not need to be read in order, it can be read as a standalone. I am not a fan of books with podcasts, but I did enjoy this one. The social media influencers gave it an entertaining feel. The twist at the end of it bring everything together. Did I see it coming, yes, but it was written in a way that I did not mind that.

The narrator did a great job, especially transferring between the book and the podcast. This made listening to the audio book much more enjoyable.

I want to thank Netgalley, St. Martin's Press, and Macmillan Audio for an ARC, and advanced listening copy of this book.

Dark Corners by Megan Goldin was one that I could not get into. I had to DNF even though I do not like to do that with an ARC. Perhaps I had to read The Night Swim to appreciate this one? But as the first book that I ever read by Megan Goldin this was not for me. I may get back to it later but as for right now its a pass for me.

I had the same trouble with this book as I did with the first one in the series. There was also a lot going on in this one and it felt a little watered down. It also made me feel a disconnect from the story and the characters. all that aside, the pacing is fast and there are a lot of little tricks thrown in along the way to distract the reader, which i thought was fun.

This had me on the edge of my seat the whole time! I could never guess the plot twist that was coming and the amount of times that my jaw was on the floor! So good!!

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to review this book early! I read Night Swim and was excited to hear that it was a series! In this second book, Rachel is flow to Florida by the FBI because they want her to interview a prisoner about a missing woman. Rachel attends a famous event to try and investigate the case of the missing woman.
Overall, I feel that Dark Corners kind of filled the role of "sophomore slump" for me. I really loved the court room drama scenes from the first book in the series and was hoping for more of that in this book. The pacing of the book was fast, and there are definitely quite a few unexpected twists and turns thrown in - but overall it felt predictable to me. 3.5 stars for me on this one

Dark Corners by Megan Goldin
Narrated by André Santana, January LaVoy, & Samantha Desz
Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Genre: General Fiction (Adult)
Published: August 8, 2023

Dark Corners is the second book in the Rachel Krall series by Megan Goldin. I have not read the previous book (yet) and I found this one easy to read as a standalone mystery. This book was so scary good that I could not put it down! I can’t wait for the next book (fingers crossed it releases soon!)

I loved the narration by André Santana, January LaVoy, & Samantha Desz.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Thanks, NetGalley, Macmillan Audio, and St. Martin's Press, for the Digital Review Copy and Advanced Listening Copy.

“Rachel Krall, the true crime podcaster star of Megan Goldin’s acclaimed Night Swim, returns to search for a popular social media influencer who disappeared after visiting a suspected serial killer.” (GoodReads)

This was a decent thriller, but I wasn’t compelled to read it, didn’t connect to any of the characters, and I was a little confused by the ending. The audio performance was good, with Desz delivering the third-person narrative and LaVoy delivering Rachel's podcasts.

I enjoyed this story but not as much as book 1. You know pretty early on who the bad guy is, whereas I prefer got the reveal to happen much later.

The audio production was fantastic, one of the best I have listened to, especially with the podcast elements. They were so realistic

I’m always a Megan Goldin fan. I loved being back with Rachel Krall. The Night Swim is a favorite of mine so I was happy to feel almost like this was a follow up. But it definitely had its own totally different vibe. I think the influencer aspect was also a really interesting take. It almost read like an episode of CSI or Law and Order. I was surprised with how everything tied together in the end. Would definitely recommend!

I really enjoyed this book and am so thankful to have an early copy! It lived up to the hype after the night swim! Thank you so much to netgalley for this advanced readers copy!

This was my first book to read by this author but it won't be my last! This was a beautifully written novel that evokes so many emotions and keeps you on the edge of your seat. Don't miss out on this one!

I unfortunately wrote no spoilers for Dark Corners, so I don't remember as much as I should. If anyone took notes and wants to write a guest blog post, please let me know 😅

I am thrilled that Megan Goldin decided to turn The Night Swim into a series. While I did prefer the first book, Dark Corners is fast-paced with plenty of twists to keep the reader interested. There are a lot of different threads, but the ending pulls everything together well and I was satisfied by the reveal. I enjoy books with podcast and influencer elements, so this was a fun read.

The audiobook production was great. I was hoping for a bit more of a podcast element like Book 1, but January LaVoy is a favorite narrator and nails the performance every time.

I really struggled with this audiobook and I think a large part was the narrator. Nothing particular wrong, but the voice was maybe too calming for a suspense/thriller and my attention often drifted while trying to listen. As such, I'm sure there are parts of the story that I ended up missing because my attention drifted that I otherwise would have caught if I was reading the print version.

Not as good as her others I've read but definitely worth reading. Thanks for the opportunity.
I do recommend it.

I am now a Megan Goldin fan. I didn’t enjoy Stay Awake by her but I think that was because of the groundhog day trope. I love any story that involves a Podcasts, and I prefer to listen to the audiobook. I thought this book was fast paced. I enjoyed the plot, and I couldn’t stop thinking about how it was going to end. I hope Megan Golden gives us more stories with Rachael and her true crime podcast.