Review to come, I accidentally got this one and didn’t download before archive. Will read and update

Ambition. Corruption. Intrigue. Engaging to say the least, this plot line and the character arcs kept my interest from the first to the last page. I am happy to have experienced the story via audio as there were plenty of legal terminology that usually trips me up while reading. It got a bit longer winded and convoluted in the middle, but there was a satisfying ending for a psychological/legal thriller. The narrator did a fine job, the voice pleasing and had enough vocal expressions and emotion.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! No spoilers. Beyond amazing I enjoyed this book so very much. The characters and storyline were fantastic. The ending I did not see coming Could not put down nor did I want to. Truly Amazing and appreciated the whole story. This is going to be a must read for many many readers. Maybe even a book club pick.

3.5 stars Readers looking for an adrenaline cat and mouse thriller will definitely want to give this book a try. Deception and blackmail are the backbone of this plot. It was a tense and gripping read. I had no idea how the author would be able to end the book satisfactorily, but she succeeded!

I'm not a huge fan of these types of plots but this one managed to pull me in and keep me intrigued. The audio performance was average. Good enough to keep the listener engaged.

Thank you #NetGalley for an audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you Macmillan Audio for allowing me to read and review The Intern on NetGalley.

Published: 10/03/23

Stars: 2.5

Okay. My biggest problem with the story was the naivety of Madison and her mother. Their interactions were painful to physically and audibly read. During the first prison scene I had to remind myself this was not a library book, it was a NetGalley; otherwise I would have DNFd it. Now, finished with the book, the decision would have been the right one for me. There were several more cringe worthy moments throughout the rest of the book.

Madison's persona did not fit her character and this spoiled the book. However, I did like Kathryn's storyline but not the execution.

The narrator did a fine job; nothing special.

"The Intern" audiobook by Michele Campbell offers a decent listen with engaging narration. However, the plot lacks depth, and character development feels lacking. While it provides entertainment, it falls short of leaving a lasting impact.

This was a pretty fast paced thriller which I really enjoyed! I really enjoyed the narrator and I did not want to stop listening! Definitely excited to read more from Michele Campbell!

I went in blind with the intern, as I’ve found I really enjoy with a mystery/thriller, and what started as a slow burn read for me, it definitely picked up the pace!

WHAT TO EXPECT
-cat-and-mouse thriller
-entertaining
-secrets revealed
-cliffhangers at the end of each chapter
-engaging narration

🎧I paired the book with the audiobook and loved this immersive style of reading. I definitely recommend the narrator.

*many thanks to St Martin’s Press, Macmillan audio and Netgalley for the gifted copy for review.

A really good thriller start to finish. I found some behaviors a bit improbable throughout, but overall I loved the twists and found myself struggling to put it down. The narrator was also excellent.

Are you looking for a fast-paced cat-and-mouse style thriller to keep you entertained? Enter The Intern!

From the minute this book starts, the reader knows that there are going to be lots of secrets revealed, but just how many do Madison and Judge Conroy have hidden? I loved getting to know both main characters, watching them interact, and trying to predict the moves they would each make next.

Campbell has really cooked up an elaborate and fun plot with this one filled with plenty of tense moments and chapter cliffhangers that will keep you coming back for more.

Fun fact: When I was getting ready to post this review on Goodreads, I saw in Campbell’s bio that she used to be a federal prosecutor and I think that 100% explains how good some of these details are in this book!

I tend to struggle when a story starts out as slowly as The Intern. It’s probably a “me” problem, but I just look over at my TBR pile and think of all the other stories I want to dive into rather than the slow one I’m in. That being said, if you can stick through the super slow start (the narrator helped immensely with this - she is engaging and what kept me listening!), this story does pick up and gain action. As is true with most legal thrillers, actions are questionable and often unrealistic with not a ton of originality but somehow they keep you reading (or listening!). This isn’t anything groundbreaking but it is enjoyable with a talented narrator.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the advance listen. All opinions are my own.

This legal thriller kept me engage throughout from beginning to end. You will have a love/hate relationship with the characters which will keep you engaged.

A decent thriller. Two POVs. Starts very slow. It kept me intrigued enough to see how everything played out. But it was just okay for me.

This book was marketed as a legal thriller, but it was less legal thriller and more cat-and-mouse (i.e., the legal side of things/the fact this had to do with a judge and law student didn't REALLY come into play). Regardless, I found myself really enjoying this book. It's about a mob of (seemingly) gangsters, who a judge owes some debts to. It was less "who is the bad guy" (because the bad guys are made known very early one) and more "how are they going to get away, if at all?" There were tons of morally grey characters, which I found thoroughly enjoyable - it was hard to decide who to root for, if anyone at all.

I thought the audio was well done, and the ending was satisfying! 4 stars.

A dream come true for Madison Rivera, a Harvard law student as she acquires a job working for the prestigious Judge Kathryn Conroy. All seems well even though Madison has a few skeletons in her closet, her brother for one who is soon to come to trial in front of Judge Conroy.

Conroy herself has a few skeletons some of the brand new that she is involved with. With its dual timeline, we delve into the murkiness in the Judge's past as well as coming to realize that Madison is like a sheep being thrown to the wolves.

The ladies become "pals" and it seems very strange to Madison since the Judge's reputation was one of aloofness. When Danny, Madison's brother accuses everyone, (including the judge) of corruption, the game of cat and mouse is on as Madison sets out to find the truth.

This was a fun book whose pace kept the interest going, filled with lies, secrets, betrayal, and of course murder.

Thank you to Michelle Campbell, Macmillan Audio, and NetGalley for the ability to listen to this story.

This book had a nice mix of thriller and the struggle to help family that are terrible at helping themselves. There were several plot points that kept me guessing and the ending was satisfying.

Thank you, Netgalley for the copy!

Madison is a young Harvard student who is offered an internship with her professor (who is also a federal judge.) She gets in too deep with the judge’s secrets and corruption, leading her into a dangerous cat-and-mouse game with very powerful and dangerous people.

This is a suspenseful legal thriller that was so entertaining, even if it was a bit far-fetched. The character development and pacing were both enough to keep me fully engaged. I enjoyed the dual POVs and the audiobook narration is great, moving the story right along. My only complaint: it could’ve been a tad shorter.

While it was off to a slow start, I really ejoyed this book. I found it intriguing to watch the story unfold from different perspectives. And I loved the ending.

I always enjoy Michelle Campbell books and they tend to suck me in right from the start - well this one was no different! I loved the law school intern/legal thriller premise and the plot of it was really unique! I also really enjoyed the differing POV from Madison and Judge Conroy. I literally couldn't stop listening because I simply *HAD* to know how Judge Conroy got herself into this precarious situation and how on earth Madison as going to fix all of her mess! Of course, some suspension of belief is necessary with this book but I absolutely flew through it. The narrator was GREAT! Such a soothing voice and yet somehow also had me on the edge of my seat! fantastic read!

The Intern
Author: Michelle Campbell
Release Date: October 3, 2023

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5 Stars

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I want to give NetGalley and MicMillian Audio a thank-you for allowing me a copy of an advance readers copy of The Intern.

I’m late to the party as the book was released in October.

This is my first book by Michelle Campbell, and it was so good. This cat and mouse, legal thriller started slow and then picked up. The story follows, Madison a Law Student begins working with Katherine Conroy, her law professor - the same judge who is working on her brother’s case.

There are a lot of secrets some which will unravel, and some they wish they never told.