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This was fantastic! The suspense builds up and sucks you in! The characters are well written. This is one of my favorite thrillers I've read this year! Highly recommend! Special Thank You to Mary Kubica, Harlequin Trade Publishing and NetGalley for allowing me to read a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.

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I rated She's Not Sorry 5 out of 5 stars. In this novel, like in all her others, Mary Kubica builds a world full of rich characters with something to hide. You are introduced to Meghan Michaels early on and you get right on her side. You believe the good in her as a single mother and caring nurse. But everything is not as it seems when Caitlin arrives in the hospital in a coma. Mary Kubica has a brilliant way of illustrating a world you can imagine yourself in. I lost myself in this story and did not put it down often. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for an intriguing, engaging and captivating read.

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I absolutely loved this book!! I couldn’t put it down.
I just loved all the characters. I highly recommend this book.

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I could not get into this story it was just not for me. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC!

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Mary Kubica has long been a favorite author of mine so when I found out she had a new release out, of course I knew I had to read it.

And it was everything and much more than I expected from Mary!

Meghan is an ICU nurse and her newest patient survived a suicide attempt and is in a coma. As always, Meghan takes good care of Caitlin as she’s always done for all of her patients.

In her personal life, Meghan runs into an high school friend, Nat, and they pick up their friendship.

And then the twists hit. Oh my. There are several and I honestly didn’t see them coming. They certainly left me with my mouth hanging open.

I’ve read most or all of Mary’s books and I believe this one is my favorite!

*Thank you so much to Harlequin Trade Publishing, Park Row, and NetGalley for the eARC!*

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I'm indifferent about this one. I thought it had potential, but kind of reminded me of a bunch of other popular stories that were just thrown together. I found it to be quite boring.

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Lots of crazy twists and turns! Totally kept my interest, I was glued from beginning to end. Great summer (or actually anytime) read, I’d definitely recommend it if you’re looking for something to suck you right in from page 1, and keep you guessing and doubting yourself all the way through. Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book!

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So, a serious question. Do you rate books based on how good the content and story was, the writing, the format… or is your rating based on how much you ENJOYED the process of reading the book? How swept up in it you were?

For me, it’s always a combination of the two, but with a heavier weight on experience most of the time.

I ask because this book was a whole experience. 😂

Was it the best writing ever? No.
The most unpredictable thriller? Not by any stretch.
But was it DAMN ENTERTAINING? Hell yes.

I read this book in three hours, and I only put it down once and that was to run to the bathroom (thanks, bladder). It was a ripping fast thriller, and I desperately wanted to know where it was going. It has a fairly robust cats of characters, to the point where you’re never really sure who the bad guy/girl is.

Yes, some of it was predictable (to the point that I was YELLING at our heroine to get a clue!), but I didn’t care. The one twist I absolutely didn’t see coming and I loved the shock of it. The other was very predictable. Who cares. Still loved it.

This is one of those excellent popcorn domestic thrillers that I just eat right up. It was a wild and enjoyable ride, like most Kubica books, and I had a blast reading it. If it’s not winning book awards, who cares. Have fun with your reading sometimes, friends. I sure do.

4.5 stars

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Thank you NetGalley and publisher for an ARC.

I am a big fan of Mary Kubica and her writing. I love how she weaves in so much in the storyline with little nuggets that hint towards the ending. This one kept me guessing up until the very end. WOW!

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I received a free ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. .

This book moved sort of slow in the beginning. It took awhile to get started. Once it warmed up, there were some really good twists. Overall, an interesting book. Not sure if I liked how neatly it tied up, but I wasn’t dissatisfied with the ending.

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I know there was a lot of speculation on this thriller. I actually really enjoyed it. I love Mary Kubica's books. She really knows how to tell a story. This had me going crazy, I did not want to put this book down. I gave it 5 stars.

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2.5 stars. This just wasn’t it for me. I liked the way the narration was done with the hook at the beginning and then you make your way to that. I also enjoyed the mystery of the story, but once I got to the big twists I felt really disappointed. I had predicted one of the major twists and the other one just felt like a let down. I usually enjoy thrillers but this one just wasn’t for me.

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I really don't have much to say other than this book was pretty boring. The characters all fell flat and nothing really starts happening until the second half of the book. The plot twists also felt pretty lackluster.


Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin for the ARC!

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Meghan, an ICU nurse, cares for a woman who jumped or was pushed from a bridge and becomes entangled in a dangerous mystery.

This is full of twists and turns and was a very enjoyable mystery/thriller. Great for summer reading!

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Mary Kubica wrote the perfect psychology thriller in She’s Not Sorry!!!

Simply put, I loved everything about this book. I was fully invested in the story from start to finish. Not only did this hold my attention, it often caught me off guard. As an avid reader that is hard to do. I often guess key plot points, which can put a damper on things.

Special thanks to Netgalley, Harlequin Trade Publishing, and Mary Kubica for allowing me to read this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

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Another hit from Kubica!

It’s no secret that most of the novels I enjoy reading are of the thriller or suspense genre . Mary Kubica’s recent release She’s Not Sorry was far beyond my expectations, what a true popcorn thriller that I couldn’t put down!

Without getting into too many plot details, I can say as the novel unraveled, the tension was undeniably palpable, and there was an increasing sense of dread that kept me completely captivated. I couldn’t make sense if one event had anything to do with the other, and where the story was going, and as a reader of thrillers, I couldn’t have asked for more! This was such a pacey and exciting read, I read this in one sitting. The only critique I would possibly give this one would be the very end was left somewhat open, and I found myself wanting even more of this story, but that didn't take away from my overall reading experience. In fact, I would challenge anyone that picks this one up to sit it down without difficulty, it’s just that much fun, in a wicked way!

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She's Not Sorry was an amazing read with an exciting plot full of twists and turns.

Meghan Michaels is still learning how to juggle all of her responsibilities as a newly single mom and a full-time nurse. Everything starts to change after Meghan is assigned a new patient, a woman named Caitlin who is in a coma after jumping from a bridge onto the train tracks below. But Caitlin's case isn't as it appears and when a witness comes forward stating they saw Caitlin arguing with someone right before the fall, everything is brought into question. Was she pushed? And if she was, why? As Meghan finds herself drawn deeper into Caitlin's case, she quickly realizes that she may have put herself and her daughter directly into the line of fire.

She's Not Sorry opens with a scene that immediately pulls you into the book. I was captivated by Meghan's plight and I had to know how the situation was going to play out. The author's decision to open the book with this scene was an excellent choice as it captures the reader's attention and makes the book impossible to put down. The events that transpire over the course of the book only pull you in further and I found myself finishing this book in one sitting.

Meghan is a great character to follow as she's an incredibly complex woman. Her recent divorce has left her floundering despite the fact she was the one who ended things and she's putting all of her energy into moving forward for herself and her daughter Sienna. Meghan makes a number of decisions throughout the book I would call questionable but were incredibly interesting to watch play out. The situation with Caitlin goes in several directions I wasn't expecting and I found myself eager to find out what led to her ending up in the hospital. The pacing of the book was perfect with the reveals coming at just the right moments. The ending was a complete surprise and I loved watching everything unfold.

Overall She's Not Sorry was a fantastic book and I would highly recommend it if you're looking for a great thriller.

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I was surprised at this book by Mary Kubica. Fast paced but somewhat confusing with two different timelines which were not clearly made. A single mother with a teen-aged daughter, a demanding job as an ICU nurse, a woman who is without many female close friends, and one who lives in fear of a rapist/killer in the neighbourhood. She, however sophisticated she is, ends up being duped in many ways....by her daughter, her two 'close' friends, a random phone call about a alleged abduction of her daughter, and from herself. Just how long can a secret be kept secret? An interesting book but not as good as others. Too may unanswered questions in my opinion, and an unrealistic depiction of the work/demands of an ICU nurse, involvement wth one's patients, and the consequences of 'accidentally' killing a patient. I think that the book was written in too much haste, with inadequate attention to the above details. Despite all the above, however, I couldn't put it down and read it through in one sitting! Mary Kubica does it agaiin!

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Kubica once again shows she is the queen of twisty tales and I loved every minute of it. I was actually borderline shocked at a couple of moments in the book and I love when that happens. She has a talent for making a book impossible to put down and I did fly through this in a day and a half (which doesn’t happen often with me) so that tells me something. I will never not want to read a book she writes…

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As an avid fan of Mary Kubica's gripping novels, I was thrilled to delve into "She's Not Sorry," and it did not disappoint. This engrossing thriller follows the intertwined lives of Meghan, an ICU nurse, and Caitlin, a patient grappling with a traumatic brain injury.

Kubica expertly weaves a tapestry of suspense with twists and turns that keep readers on edge. The characters are complex and intriguing, and the plot was well-crafted. As a reader, I was constantly questioning what would happen next.

While "She's Not Sorry" may not be Kubica's most outstanding work to date, it's undeniably an engrossing and satisfying read. Fans of psychological thrillers, complex female characters, and suspenseful storytelling will find much to enjoy in this absorbing novel. Ultimately, I gave it a solid 4 out of 5 stars, eagerly awaiting Kubica's next page-turner.

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