I've read, and enjoyed, many of Mary Kubica's previous novels so was very excited to read this one. She's Not Sorry is the story of an ICU nurse who is caring for a patient who sustained traumatic injuries after a fall from a pedestrian bridge in Chicago. The first half of the story lays the groundwork for a big twist in the second half of the book.
Set aside time so you can read this in 1 or 2 sittings. It's intense and had a couple of other storylines weaved in that were unexpected. If you're a fan of intense thrillers that keep you guessing, definitely read She's Not Sorry!
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for access to this ARC.

This immediately sucked me in. But ultimately i felt like it was a slow burn. A lot of info and a lot going on. I didn’t see how things connected until finally part 2 and i was like oh! I see. After that it seemed kind of predictable.

It was a decent read but i wish it had been more fast paced.

Nurses are caring by nature and have an incredible drive to help people and support them through illness. For some like Meghan Michaels, it can be difficult to strike a balance between maintaining professional distance and not seeming too distant and uncaring.

Ignoring the warning signs and delving deep into Caitlin’s life puts Meghan and her daughter at risk. Meghan doesn’t believe Caitlin was committing suicide and is determined to prove investigators wrong. Is this a case of arriving at the right answer is still wrong?

With so little to say that won’t give this one away, I’ll just tell you what I loved:

✔️An adrenaline-fuelled narrative
✔️ Jaw-dropping twists and a heap of red herrings
✔️Unreliable characters
✔️Serial killer
✔️Blackmail
✔️Chicago and ICU setting
✔️Divorced mom balancing a stressful job and teen
✔️Domestic suspense/medical drama
✔️tension created when ER nurse gets involved in the life of her suicidal patient

Mary Kubica can really create atmosphere and tension! This mixed with the compelling thriller she’s crafted and the warning she’s issued, made for an intense and really enjoyable read. You’ll have to pick this one up to find out who’s not sorry….

I was gifted this copy by Harlequin Trade Publishing, Park Row and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.

Meghan Michaels is recently divorced, a single mom, and an ICU nurse. She is just trying to survive. To make matters worse, there is a prowler on the loose around the city that is killing women. She is worried for her daughter and herself as they navigate back and forth from school and work.

Meghan begins taking care of Caitlin, a patient in ICU, that has been pushed off of a bridge. The police are investigating the incident. Is she the next victim of the city prowler? Meghan spends so much time with the patient and she begins to befriend the family. Caitlin's father begins to tell her secrets that he is keeping from his wife. Meghan is in too deep now.

I give this book 5 stars! Kubica has written a thiller that will continue to surprise you. The reader is not going to want to put it down.

Meghan, an ICU nurse finds herself in a position of crossing the line into getting personally involved in a patient’s life. The patient, Caitlin, is a survivor from a fall off a pedestrian bridge and in a coma. Caitlin is joined by her estranged family members, all of which seem to be hiding something from each other. The tables turn when the attempted suicide evolves into an attempted murder case.

Meanwhile, Meghan reconnects with a friend from high school, Nat, at a divorce support group. Nat is in and out of her life and she deals with an abusive husband. Somethings not quite right with Nat..

Who is responsible for wanting to hurt Caitlin? Did she deserve it? Is Meghan and her daughter in danger as she gets closer to finding the truth? What secrets is Caitlin’s family hiding? All will be revealed in this hard to put down mystery / thriller with a jaw dropping twist that will make you want to reread from the beginning! I do feel there were some missed opportunities and loose ends, but overall 5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced reading copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book was utterly 🍌🍌🍌 in the best way! What a fun rollercoaster of emotions and just the perfect amount of drama! Some of the ICU scenes dragged on a bit but in the end the wait was worth it!!!!

5.0⭐️

Special thanks to NetGalley, Park Row and HTP for the review copy in exchange for my honest review❤️

Thank you SO much to Mary Kubica and Park Row Books for my copy of this one! It’s about Meghan, an ICU nurse dealing with a patient that jumped off a bridge. When a patient named Caitlin arrives in a coma, Meghan is assigned to care for her, but soon a witness comes forward saying that they think Caitlin might have been pushed. At the same time, there are vicious crimes happening all over the city of Chicago, and they are getting closer and closer to where Meghan lives. Meghan is trying to protect her daughter, but soon finds herself drawn into something much more sinister than she imagined.

Thoughts: Oh my goodness Mary Kubica. This book was SO twisted in the best way. I loved reading about each character but didn’t really trust them. The plot was layered and I was drawn into the book from the very first page. The pacing was so well done that I couldn’t put it down and read it in a few hours. Having lived in Chicago in the past, the gritty underbelly was so well described and I felt like I was right there with the characters.

The big twist in this book was amazing. I didn’t see it coming and I loved the way it fit in perfectly. I think there was a little too much going on in the end, and I wish the story would have just fleshed out the unanswered questions in the very end, instead of throwing in another big moment. It was such a great thriller and I was thoroughly entertained the entire time! 4.5 stars for this one!

I received this book as an arc through Netgalley and am voluntarily leaving a review. This is the first book I read by Mary Kubica, and after reading this book, I would love to read more. This book is fast-paced and full of twists. I loved every minute of it. There are a few different stories wound together. The author is good and making sure that each story doesn't take away from the other, and then after they connect, she ties them up with a bow. While I think a piece of the storyline could have been eliminated to focus more on the main story, I can understand the importance of the themes behind everything. If you like psychological thrillers, this book will hook you in and leave you wanting more.

Another fantastic Mary Kubica novel!!! This one definitely threw me for a loop. I will say at times I had to think about what was going on in the story but it makes you think. I thought the ending was crazy and I am still thinking about it! Must read for suspense/thriller fans!!

Loved this book! I’ve read “the good girl” and loved it. Once I’ve seen this other people I just had to have it. Thank you NetGalley for giving me a chance to read this book.

I couldn’t read this book fast enough! There are so many mysteries on top of other mysteries it’s hard to imagine what will happen next. The author has the ability to make you believe you’re right there in the middle of the action. The story is set in Chicago and a killer is on the loose. Meghan walks alone to and from her job as an ICU nurse and that adds to the suspense. I think anyone who likes a good psychological thriller will like this book. I received an arc of this book from NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.

I love Kubica and normally cruise through her books but this one was a slow start for me. It didnt feel as original as her previous work,

Mary Kubica knows how to tell a story and this was a great one that gripped me from page 1 of the prologue. Chicago can be a dangerous place and Meghan knows just that. All Meghan wants to do is keep her daughter safe and take care of the patients at her job as an ICU nurse, but with a serial assaulter terrorizing the city can she do that? I am always making guesses while I’m reading and only got one of my several guesses correct, this book gripped me and wouldn’t let me go. Thank you netgalley for the arc, I will definitely be grabbing my own copy in April.

Meghan is an ICU nurse who is trying to get the hang of being a single mom to a teenage daughter. Caitlin is a new patient that comes into the unit, and Meghan starts to have questions about what happened to her.
The book was a little slow at first, but then I started really enjoyed myself. I always love when the pieces start getting put together!

Overall, I was captivated from the beginning with so many questions because I was hooked!

Spoilers!!

Who is in charge of these secret attacks? Who is Nat? Why did she jump? Will they get back together?

In the end, I did not see the major shocking plot reveals! There was twice where I thought I had it figured out but I didn’t.

I would have given it five stars, however, some of the foreshadowing was not so subtle: “I’m not thinking about what’s been happening to women in the city …”

Lastly, I was surprised by a couple of spelling/typos.

Overall, plot gets a solid 4 stars though! Wouldn’t have guessed it!

I can not stress enough that you need to add this book to your TBR. I am a big fan of Mary Kubica but did not love her latest novel. I was nervous about this book, but I am happy to report that it was TWISTY and fantastic.

Three plots intersect in this novel and make your jaw hit the floor. I truly couldn't figure out how the three storylines were connected but that truly were.

I do have some questions about how this story ended up but I may never have answers...

Whew! This is her best one since Local Woman Missing. It was dark, twisty and exactly what I was hoping for. Highly recommend!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4.5/5- I received an e-ARC from @netgalley for my review; a HUGE thanks to them, Park Row, and @marykubica !!
📖 A single mother and ICU nurse, Megan, is treating a woman who supposedly jumped from a bridge… or did she? A witness says she was pushed. Everyone has secrets- Megan, the patient, her family, & Megan’s daughter.
⭐️ PRO: this author! I have loved pretty much everything she’s written and this was no exception. It was a quick read, but an absolute page-turner.
⭐️ PRO: I was a little confused with the back and forth at first but it ends up all making sense. The build up was exciting and the TWIST was perfect.
☹️ CON: a lot of street names, subway names and directionals that would probably make perfect sense to someone who lives in Chicago. But for me, going left on such street, getting the L train to such stop, turning onto that street… it just flew right over my head.
📖 Expected publication date April 2, 2024

Mary Kubica is one of the queens of plot twist. Her books are always a fast paced, train ride I am sad to get off. 4 stars for She's Not Sorry!

Meghan Michaels faces the challenges of being a single mom while working full time as an ICU nurse. One day at the hospital, a patient named Caitlin arrives in a coma after a harrowing fall from a bridge. The incident is initially seen as a traumatic brain injury, but when a witness reveals shocking details, everything is thrown into doubt. Was Caitlin pushed, and if so, by whom and for what reason?

Meghan, usually adept at keeping emotional distance, finds herself drawn into Caitlin's story. As she becomes entwined with Caitlin and her family, Meghan realizes she's in too deep. The mystery surrounding Caitlin's fall becomes more complex, and Meghan fears that she and her daughter might be the next targets.

This chilling thriller crafts a tale that blurs the lines between duty and personal involvement. Meghan's struggle to maintain detachment takes a dark turn as she delves into the unsettling details of Caitlin's past. The author weaves suspense and intrigue, keeping readers on edge as Meghan discovers the ominous connections that put her and her daughter in jeopardy.

This book is not just a medical drama; it's a gripping exploration of how the past can resurface with chilling consequences. The characters, particularly Meghan, are relatable, and the author skillfully builds tension, making it a compelling read for those who enjoy mysteries with a psychological edge.

As the mystery unravels, readers are taken on a suspenseful journey, and the twists and turns keep them guessing until the final pages. The author's ability to create a sense of impending danger adds to the intensity of the narrative. This is a riveting thriller that skillfully combines the complexities of personal relationships with the dark undercurrents of a mysterious past.

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