Really enjoyed this read! Excellent audio narration too. The story line read like a movie. I could actually see this being made into a movie. It went a totally different direction than I thought it would but it was excellent.

This was definitely a different type of legal thriller than the ones I am used to watching on Netflix and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I think Madison is a very relatable ambitious character and I found myself rooting for either her or Judge Conroy throughout the story!

The Intern takes interesting twists at the status quo of legal thrillers, making it unique and compelling. We follow a strait-laced Harvard law student who is enamored with her professor- a federal judge. She will do anything to get in her good graces and advance her career; however, when it is revealed that the judge may be a part of the framing of her brother and lots of other legal corruption (even murder!) their relationship becomes much more complex.
This thriller was quite involved, but did drag at some points. I also really enjoyed the different timelines and how that played in to the narrative of the story.
Overall, a well written novel centering around corruption and power in the judicial system and the importance of family.
3.5 stars

I listened to the audiobook of this one and I felt like the narrator did a great job brining the two main narrators to life and helping them to be character I cared about the outcome of. Overall the only two I truly cared about in the book are Lucy (who doesn’t love a cat) and Grace (who doesn’t root for the innocent child). I found the book to not be 100% believable (although I do believe that anyone could become corrupt) but I enjoyed the wild ride and I liked that you got to see the story from both Madison (second year law student at Harvard) and Katherine (federal judge deep in the grasp of unsavory individuals). Madison doesn’t believe her brother when he tells her he has been framed and his attorney, the police officer, and judge were all in together. While his story doesn’t seem like the legal norm she can’t believe the judge she had idolized for years would do that. When she is offered an internship with the judge she tells herself she’ll try to help her brother, but she also wants to help her own career. Unfortunately not all that glitters is gold and Madison needs to tread carefully or she’ll lose more than her law degree. Overall I gave it 3.5 stars.

Fast paced legal thriller meets mob thriller in this interesting tale told in dual POV.

Madison is the new intern for Judge Kathryn Conroy but she has a terrible secret. Her brother Danny has been arrested and Conroy is the judge for the case. Things get even more sour when he goes missing and Madison must figure out if her idol is actually a corrupted judge.

I enjoyed this book ok but I didn't love it. The way the book was pitched, I assumed it would mostly be legal focused and a cat and mouse type relationship between the Judge and Madison. It felt like it moved on from this very quickly and got a lot more into a mob type thriller which I wasn't expecting. There wasn't even a single courtroom scene so I just felt like I was a little disappointed in the way the plot went.

I also felt some of the characters were frustrating at times. Madison's mother's expectations were often ridiculous, especially for a law student and not even someone practicing.

The narrator was good, they had good inflection and easy to understand/follow. I do wish that the voice they used for madison was a little less childlike, for some reason it kept making me think she was younger than she actually was.

Overall, this book was a quick fast paced read and If you enjoy stories about the mob then this is a good read for that!

Madison Rivera is a Harvard Law Student. She has admired Judge Kathryn Conroy ever since she heard her speak at a high school career day. Now, the judge is one of Madison’s professors. After class one day, Judge Conroy asks Madison to apply to be her intern. This is Madison’s dream come true, but will her brother Danny’s legal troubles get in her way? Danny has pleaded guilty to heroin trafficking, but claims he was framed. Danny claims the police, his lawyer, and Judge Conroy are all in on the frame job. When Danny goes missing, Madison finally starts to believe her brother. Is Judge Conroy, Madison’s idol and mentor really in on this? Madison is determined to find out.

Michele Campbell does an excellent job with character development here. I immediately felt connected to Madison and her experiences. The story was fast-paced and had me turning up the speed to listen to the book faster. The narration was clear and perfect. I enjoyed the dual timeline, slowly revealing details of each character’s past. I highly recommend it to anyone that enjoys thrillers! I give it 4/5 stars.

Thank you so much to @macmillian.audio and @netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review!

⚖️ 𝙈𝙮 𝙏𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 ⚖️
The Intern is a suspenseful, legal thriller that will make you want to look over your shoulder when you are walking anywhere alone! It has slow building suspense, major family drama, complicated working environments, and more!

Madison is a hard working Harvard law student that gets offered the chance of a lifetime to be an intern at her teachers law office. Madison also has a secret: her brother Danny has been arrested and the judge on the case is her teacher. There is complicated family pressure to help her brother out, who claims innocence, and has Madison questioning her morals and how far she would go to help family.

Kathryn is an established Federal judge that teaches at Harvard and happens to offer her student Madison an internship. She takes a liking to Madison, but not without reason. Kathryn slowly shares her story and backstory, which entangle with Madison’s in various ways. The judge has done some questionable things and things may be catching up with her.

🎧 Sarah Mollo-Christensen did a great job narrating both Madison and Kathryn’s POVs. She played both characters very believably, from Madison when she was a nervous unknowing intern to the established confident Judge Kathryn, with all of her secrets and myteriousness.

🐈 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙞𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚:
⚖️ Legal/Political Thrillers
⚖️ Multiple POVs
⚖️ Multiple Interwoven Timelines
⚖️ Complicated Family Dynamics

A Harvard law student and a crooked judge with deadly secrets...
As the two women circle each other in a dangerous cat-and-mouse game, will they save each other, or will betrayal leave one of them dead?

It took me a few days to get this book started, but once i got maybe 40% into it i was invested! 4 Stars!

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of this Audio Book!

The Intern
By: Michele Campbell
Release date: 10-03-23
Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Narrated by: Sarah Mollo-Christensen

Thank you MacMillan Audio, Michele Campbell, and Netgalley for this audio in exchange for an honest review. I absolutely love the narration! The book is definitely a fast listen! The ending was perfect. 🌟🌟🌟🌟1/2 rounded up to 5 for goodreads. A 2023 must read and I will not be surprised if this would be on the # 1 best seller list.

I really enjoyed this book. I was guessing the whole time and DID NOT SEE that twist coming. I had a few hang ups, mostly why the MC wasn’t more suspicious of the judge from the beginning, rushing her to the house and then “suddenly” having to cat sit? Sus. But overall really well written and the narration was fantastic.

This is a dual POV Thriller that is full of suspense. It hooked me cover to cover! I finished it in less than 24 hours and loved it! I enjoyed the character development in this one soo much. I feel like I was able to connect with both main characters in different parts. I wont go into details to avoid spoiling anything. Just know this one will keep you entertained if you like a suspenseful thriller with jaw dropping moments, Nothing dark or horror like, but very interesting, pick this one up! I listened to an Advanced Listening Copy and I will be ordering the hard copy for sure! I need this little trophy book on my shelf! 😍


Thank you Net Galley and Macmillion for the ALC 🥰

What a wild ride! Although the character development got a little wordy at times, this still stayed fast paced and thrilling for sure. Did not want to stop became I had to know what was next. Enjoyed this plot and thought I knew what was going to happen next but it would take a left turn.

This was a fast-paced, political legal thriller that kept me asking, “Who is the good guy here and who is bad?” I started out the novel assuming I knew who was evil, but I loved hearing the background of each main character, it helped keep the story intriguing.

Madison, a Harvard Law School student, is obsessed with her professor who is also a federal judge. When she is offered an internship working for the judge, she jumps at the chance but leaves out details of her family that could ruin her career. Beginning their mentor-student relationship with dishonesty and betrayal catapults them both into a world of criminals and not knowing who to trust.

This is my first Michele Campbell novel, and I really enjoyed the twists and turns, and “a-ha” moments that this story took.

I read this book as an audiobook and the narrator did a great job distinguishing the characters. Perfect read on audio, since the story was riveting, and I kept wanting to walk my dog so that I could listen to this book.

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the Advanced Reader Copy. #TheIntern #NetGalley

I wasn't sure what to expect from The Intern but I really enjoyed it. It started slow but turned out good. It was a fast pace book with a crazy plot. I don't think I'll ever look at judges and lawyers the same again. LOL

The Intern by Michele Campbell was not what I was expecting but in the best way! The book started off a bit slow but after a few chapters, I was hooked and could not put the book down- I finished it in one day. The novel is told in dual point of view... by Madison (a Harvard law student whose brother got mixed up in a serious charge for possessing drugs) and by Judge Conroy (her professor and the judge she is now interning for, who happens to be the judge for her brother's case). The twists and turns of this novel kept me intrigued until the very last page! The audiobook was narrated by Sarah Mollo-Christensen and she did an incredible job :) Thank you NetGalley, Macmillan Audio production, and the author Michele Campbell for an opportunity to listen to an ARC of The Intern in exchange for my honest review! Be on the look out for The Intern which will be published on October 3, 2023.

"The Intern" by Michelle Campbell

Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5)

"The Intern" by Michelle Campbell is a suspenseful thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. With its intriguing premise and well-drawn characters, this novel delivers a suspenseful and entertaining read that fans of psychological thrillers will surely appreciate.

I love books and shows that involve law and this one didn't disappoint. It was more about the corruption behind those in power though. Madison is a current law student whose brother is arrested under false pretenses. It turns out that one of Madison's mentors is the judge on the case. She applies for an internship for the judge for her own gain and to possibly help her brother. That's when things go wrong. Full of suspense, Madison realizes she is in over her head and that the corruption involving the judge, her brother's lawyer, and the arresting police officer goes deep.
This book had me guessing the entire time. I like the flashbacks of the judge's life. It helped you see how she became what and who she is now.

The narrator did a great job transitioning between characters and feeling all the emotions throughout the book.

Thank you St. Martin's press for an advanced copy of this book.

This is a story about a fantastic caregiver opportunity, if you can survive it.

I really love a good legal thriller! This one had some unique twists & I found that I was equally as interested in both of the narrators which is rare! I would love to see an adaptation of this one- I think it would translate perfectly.

Thank you so much @netgalley & @macmillan.audio for the advanced audio copies & @stmartinspress for the eArc!

"The Intern" by Michele Campbell, narrated by Sarah Mollo-Christensen, is a fast-paced thriller that delves into the complex worlds of a Harvard Law student and her idol, Judge Kathryn Conroy.

Despite their generational gap, they share prestigious educations and hidden secrets.

Madison's troubled brother and a drug ring indictment add an intriguing layer of suspense. Can she save him from prison with her new legal connection?

Mollo-Christensen's narration skillfully distinguishes characters and keeps the pace brisk throughout the 11-hour audiobook.

Special thanks to Macmillan Audio for the advanced listener copy via NetGalley.

This book was engaging and I listened to it in one day while doing chores. The story was engaging enough to interest me, but not too complicated to follow while completing another task. There were no huge surprises that I didn’t see coming in this book, but it was a fast-paced, interesting read. I’d recommend it!

3.75 ⭐️