I originally got this book from NetGalley, but I honestly never finished it because life got very busy. I felt bad about it, and got my hands on a copy to read, and I am sooo happy I did! So here’s my belated thank you to NetGalley, the Publisher, and Mary Kubica!

This thriller is about Meghan and single mom and icu nurse who is taking care of a patient named Caitlin. Caitlin survived jumping from a pedestrian bridge, but is now in a coma. Between Caitlin’s odd family, an old friend struggling to leave an abusive marriage, and a series of murders in Meghan’s neighborhood it is hard for Meghan to feel safe, and protect her daughter.

This was an incredible thriller. It was so suspenseful, and so well weaved together with a main plot and subplot that are both very interesting. I was hooked and finished this in a day! The ending also leaves you with just a few loose ends but in a good way that leaves you thinking about whether or not you should still be suspicious!

My jaw dropped when I realized what was happening, the story was written in a way that tricked me so I really wasn’t expecting the twist until Kubica wanted me to know.

My only complaint is that the prologue/preview really wasn’t necessary, and I mean that in a complimentary way. Kubica does such a good job building the anxiety and tension in the story that without it I would have probably appreciated that chapter more when it was within the plot.

In She’s Not Sorry, Mary Kubica crafts a gripping psychological thriller centered around Meghan Michaels, a single mother and dedicated ICU nurse, whose world is upended when a young woman named Caitlin arrives at the hospital with a traumatic brain injury. Initially believed to be a suicide attempt, Caitlin’s fall from a bridge soon raises suspicions when new evidence suggests foul play. As Meghan becomes emotionally invested in Caitlin’s case, she finds herself drawn deeper into a web of secrets and danger—one that threatens not only her own life but also that of her daughter.

This book delivers exactly what you’d expect from a Kubica thriller—fast pacing, sharp twists, and an engrossing mystery that keeps you flipping pages. Meghan’s perspective adds a relatable, human element to the tension, making the stakes feel even higher. While some twists were more predictable than others, the steady build-up and unsettling atmosphere kept me engaged throughout. The ending was satisfying, though a bit rushed, but overall, She’s Not Sorry is an addictive read that delivers suspense, emotion, and just the right amount of paranoia.

She's Not Sorry is a dark, unsettling thriller with twists that’ll leave you reeling. Kubica’s tight, suspenseful writing creates a gripping atmosphere that’s hard to forget.

The twist in this book was nothing like I expected at all! And then it kept getting twistier and twistier. Great read from Kubica!

Mary Kubica does it again as a leader in the area of mystery and suspense. Her characters are depicted with detail and emotion. This is yet another great work by Mary Kubica!

Thanks NetGalley for this ARC by one of my favorite authors. This one was just an ok read for me. 3 stars. I liked it but didn’t love it. I’ll keep trying Mary Kubica but this one missed the mark.

I couldn't turn the pages fast enough! Mary Kubica writes great thrillers, and this one was no exception.

I did not see the twist coming in this one! I love Mary Kubica’s style of writing. She keeps you guessing until the end. I would recommend this to any thriller lover!

Traveling With T’s Thoughts:

I’ve pretty much read every book by Mary Kubica and still remember my reaction to the ending of The Good Girl (loved it!)

Honestly? Some books of Mary’s are great hits and some are semi-misses. This one straddled the line for me. Stop reading now if you don’t want to be spoiled……..

The first half or a little more was slow. Dragging. My mom’s a nurse and I used to work in a hospital so I know about HIPAA, etc. And while the attacker of the women in the Chicago area was definitely supposed to heighten suspense- it did, but it also left me questioning our main character and her ways ( the lock on the door, for example)

When things got good, they got good; but I still wasn’t excited that it took so long to get going.

Random thoughts (spoilers ahead)

There were bits and pieces of the story that never really got fleshed out or resolved and that was a disappointment.

Like did Ben know that Caitlin was pretending to be someone Meghan knew?

And the 10,000 bucks? Did Caitlin set this up for Ben? Did both of them set it up? There had been a mention of the divorce and Meghan inheriting some money and Ben not being happy about it because it happened as the divorce was already in progress.

The rapist angle- well, it just felt kinda left field.

Bottom line: This book had some good stuff and even though there were some plot holes/gaps & draggy places, I felt like when the action started, it got good. 3 star read for me.



*This book was sent to Traveling With T for review consideration. All thoughts and opinions are mine alone.*

I really enjoyed the book. I did not see the twist coming on this one. It was very well written and very engaging. This kept me on the edge of my seat. There was a lot going on in the novel and a lot of different sides and aspects to the story but it didn’t get chaotic or confusing. It all came together in the end.

Mary Kubica’s She’s Not Sorry is a well crafted psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

The novel is centered around deception, manipulation, and hidden motives. Her writing style is sharp and compelling. The pacing is perfect, with suspense building gradually, leading to a shocking and satisfying climax.

What I loved about She’s Not Sorry is Kubica’s way of writing about human nature and the darker sides of relationships. The characters are deeply flawed, and their actions often leave readers questioning their motivations and moral compasses. Kubica’s ability to blur the line between right and wrong creates a sense of unease and tension that lingers long after the book is finished.

I was not a huge fan of this book. It had a slow start but then a lot happens in the last 25%. Don't get me wrong, the book is written really well and had me hooked for the most part. However, when the twist unfolds, I was disappointed.

Thank you Harlequin Publishing and Netgalley for my copy!

*the formatting of this arc was done if the quest ur ever seen in an ARC so much so that it took away from the storyline at times

This book was promising but Kubica did not nail this and the MC was just too unbelievable in her actions and choices. Didn’t she think it was weird she was always just running into the same people on the street? There were multiple storylines and hard to really see what direction the mystery was going in. Although I was surprised that one if the storylines was actually being told from the past it wasn’t done all that well. For instance, Kill For Me Kill For You by Cavanaugh completely nailed a similar sneaky timeline in an incredible twist. And speaking of twists…I really hung in there with this book because I thought by the end it would all come together and make it less implausible but that was not the case. There were also many characters left up in the air. The weird parents? The brother? The roommate and the former boss? I would recommend this to people newer to the thriller genre but to an experienced thriller redder I would not.

I had THE BEST TIME reading this book!!! couldn’t put it down and loooooooved the twist - one of my favorites i’ve ever read! highly recommend this book!

This was not one of Mary Kubica's best, but was a good read. I think it makes for a good winter read.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. Opinions are my own.

Mary Kubica always delivers a suspenseful story with characters you want to follow no matter how tragic the tale. I have read all of her books to date and will continue to do so!

I. Did not. See that coming. Kubica always hits me with the craziest twists and I love it. This will keep you on the edge of your seat with no idea who to pull for.

I could not get through this book. I made it to page 50 and there seemed to be no plot, by direction. Just wasent for me

I'm unsure how I feel about "She's Not Sorry." On one hand, I was engaged in the story because I kept wondering when something significant would happen and who the person was that wasn't sorry. On the other hand, the pacing was slow, and much of the story didn't seem to focus on the main plotline.

We spend a lot of time in the hospital discussing a woman who is in a coma after jumping off a bridge. While the plot twist regarding her situation blew my mind, we reached the "conclusion" of that storyline halfway through the book. After that, I couldn't help but think about where the next twist was, but it never came; that was it.

Interestingly, another plotline, which I initially thought was a minor side story, ended up being the main focus that wrapped up fairly quickly at the end. However, it wasn't particularly shocking. So, while the story was engaging because I kept wanting more, I was ultimately left feeling confused.

3.5 Stars

I finished She's Not Sorry months ago, but just realized that I neglected to write the review. I was given a review copy of the book by NetGalley and the publisher, but the decision to review was all my own.

Mary Kubica is a good mystery thriller writer with the right blend of suspense and character development. Meghan Michaels is a single mom with a full time career as an ICU nurse. She ends up taking care of a patient with suspicious circumstances surrounding her injury. As the answers lead to more questions, will Meghan and her daughter end up in danger?

She's Not Sorry has a good main character and main story, but the side plots and characters are not as successful for me. Suspense writers sometimes add a lot of side plots as misdirection, as is the case here. This just muddies the waters for me and does nothing to help the book move forward. Overall, I enjoy Mary Kubica's books and look forward to reading more by this author.