Madison, a second year Harvard Law student, gets an internship working for Judge Kathryn Conroy who she has looked up to for a long time. When getting hired, she left out the fact that her brother, Danny, has been arrested and that his case is before Judge Conroy. Danny goes missing, but before he did, he told Madison that he thought Judge Conroy was a corrupt judge. While working for Judge Conroy, Madison starts to snoop and begins to uncover more and more and Judge Conroy starts to believe that Madison is working for the FBI.

Man, this book was crazy suspenseful. The first part started out a little crazy with their instant friendship as a professor and student, but now it makes sense after reading the timeline of things that Judge Conroy went through. The beginning flowed better to me because it was both Madison and Judge Conroy in the story at the same time and then towards the middle I got confused with the flashbacks that majorly were about Judge Conroy’s past. I knew from the beginning something funky was up with her bookkeeper lady, Nancy, I just had a bad feeling about her. This story really just drew me in and made want to keep reading and going. I listened it in less than 24 hours.

Thanks to @netgalley, @macmillan.audio , and @michelecampbellbooks for this advanced audio copy. I was so excited about it that I even got it in my BOTM box for September.

Intern meets her teacher Judge, applies for her internship, only to then realize she is presiding over her brother's case after he was falsely accused...

The insta relationship between the law student Madison and Judge Conroy felt too rushed and unbelievable for me. The house sitting part was cringe-y, but when she asked her to move in "for her protection" after barely meeting?! I had to put it down.

The Intern is a fast-paced thriller that keeps you guessing. Law student, Madison, gets an intern ship with her favorite judge, Kathryn Conroy. However, both Madison and Kathryn have secrets and the internship of Madison's dreams isn't all what it seems, as she has no idea of Kathryn's past. This book has cops, the FBI, crooked cops, family, and law school. At one point, I felt overwhelmed by the going pack to the past then suddenly switching to the present. Besides that, this was a great audio book to listen to and the narrator did a great job!

I wasn't too sure about this book at the very beginning. I personally wanted to strangle Madison's mom for how she seemed to put all of her focus on her son while completely ignoring Madison's needs and feelings. (That's just a "me" problem though!) It wasn't until I got to the second part (Kathryn's POV) that the story really sucked me in. After that... I wouldn't have been able to stop listening even if forced to. I'm glad I was alone in the office and no one witnessed me banging on the desk and shouting at pivotal points in the book. So. Good!

The story didn't grip me as I read. This remained unfortunately quite unmemorable despite an intriguing concept.

Thanks NetGalley for the chance to review this ARC audiobook. I thought this book was amazing. This book to me was more than a thriller, it had depth and story. The characters were detailed and the story had layer and layers. I loved it!

I really enjoyed the audiobook version of The Intern by Michele Campbell. The main character, Madison Rivera, is in law school and lands an internship working for her favorite professor and judge. Madison is brilliant with case law, but is naive in the way that the real world works. She must quickly learn to ask questions, who to trust, and what to doubt. If she does not, it could result in death!

Thank you @macmillan.audio and @netgalley for allowing me to listen to this audiobook ahead of publication in exchange for my honest review.

(This review was uploaded to Barnes & Noble's website as well)

The Intern by Michele Campbell is a fascinating, fast-paced novel about a Harvard law student who becomes enmeshed with her idol, her professor and federal judge, who may have nefarious ties.

Madison Rivera is an ambitious and clever second-year law student who is invited to intern for a federal judge, Kathryn Conroy. She quickly realizes things are not as they seem. At the same time, her brother has been falsely accused of a federal narcotics crime, and he may face 10 years in prison.

I loved the dual perspectives of two strong women. We're not sure who can be trusted, and the novel moves swiftly. Also pondered are how family, class, and background play a role in our lives. The audiobook narration is fantastic, with Sarah Mollo Christensen reading all the voices.

Thank you, NetGalley, and the publishers for providing this ebook and audiobook ARC. All thoughts are my own.

I've missed Michele Campbell and her twisty,, never-quite-sure-what's-going-to-happen writing style. With The Intern, my opinion of Michele as one of my must-read, must-binge authors is further confirmed. I loved this book, right from the very first sentence. The interplay between a federal judge with secrets to hide and an intern trying to further her education while also trying to help her brother is fascinating, and, the more their lives become intertwined, the more addictive the plot becomes. The narration is absolutely perfect, and I was spellbound, absolutely needing to know what happened next!

Wow this book was mind boggling! A huge thanks goes out to NetGalley and MacMillan Audio for an advanced copy of this audiobook because I absolutely loved it!

Right from the jump this book had me stressed! There was family drama, dirty crime and even dirtier people involved - if you know me at all you know that means I was eating this up immediately. 😂 I really liked Madison as our main character in a story like this; she was smart and witty but also just down on her luck enough to make some questionable choices and I frankly loved that about her. I could really say the same for Kathryn as well!

All in all I totally recommend this and hope it gets the hype it deserves!

“Striking a plea deal was sort of like romance. Playing hard to get could be an effective tactic, but only if you didn’t take it too far.”

Harvard law student Madison Rivera lands the internship of a lifetime working for Judge Kathryn Conroy. But Madison has a secret that could destroy her career. Her troubled younger brother Danny has been arrested on drug charges, and Conroy is the judge on his case. 



When Danny goes missing after accusing the judge of corruption, Madison’s quest for answers brings her deep into the judge’s glamorous world. Is Kathryn Conroy a mentor, a victim, or a criminal?

Woohooo it has been a hot minute since I’ve read a legal thriller and this one hit it out of the park. I feel like I just watched a movie!

The audio was so so so good. The narrator @sarahmollo had me fooled as I thought it was Karissa Vacker initially, who is one of my favs! She just nailed it. This book is very fast paced with a lot of moving parts and a lot of characters and never once did I feel lost or confused. I highly recommend this one!

Thank you to Netgalley, Macmillan Audio, and the author for the ALC.

Madison has landed her ideal position as Judge Conroy's intern, but she's keeping a secret that could destroy her credibility and potentially, her future career. Judge Conroy is hiding some secrets of her own, though, and the two women will go tit-for-tat in an increasingly dangerous game. Can they figure out a way to save both of them , or will one have to take the fall?

What a tangled web this plot was! In the best kind of way. I often roll my eyes when books include a specific genre/theme, but I think it was done really effectively in The Intern, and I didn't find myself turned off. I'm being intentionally vague so as to not give away part of the plot, sorry 🤣

Anyway, this story roped me in immediately, and I was engaged the entire time. I think the ending is great, and the book itself is relatively unique in plot and structure. Definitely recommend this if you like thrillers that don't follow a set pattern!

Thank you to Michele Campbell, St. Martin's Press, Macmillan Audio, and NetGalley for my advance audio copy.

The Intern is part legal drama and part cat and mouse suspense.
Madison, a law student, takes an internship with a judge that is assigned to her brother’s case. She is hoping to get information to help clear his name, but instead finds herself tangled in a dangerous web.
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The narrator was really great. I’ve listened to other work narrated by her and was excited she was reading this book. It was well done.
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⚖️legal drama
⚖️cat and mouse
⚖️dual POV
⚖️mystery/suspense
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Thank you netgalley and Macmillan Audio for the opportunity to listen to this book.

The Intern
by: Michelle Campbell
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Madison has not had the easiest of childhoods. She is now at Harvard law school and gets the opportunity to intern for her professor who is her idol. Kathryn Conroy has taken Madison under her wing.

Madison’s mothers lets her know her brother has been arrested and it’s seems unreal. He swears he was set up. She realizes Kathryn is the judge on her brothers case. Madison’s mother is pressing her to find out more with her connection. Will Madison disclose to Kathryn her connection to the defendant?

Could the judge be setting up Madison? Is her brother guilty? This novel had so many twists that made for a fast paced novel for this lazy Sunday afternoon.

Thank you MacMillian Audio and Netgalley for this advanced audiobook. The narrator Sarah Mollo-Christensen was fabulous! This was my first by this author and I look forward to more by her. This novel is out October 3, 2023.

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If my love for mob stories and legal thrillers had a baby it would be The Intern by Michele Campbell. The twisting tales of Madison Rivera and Judge Kathryn Conroy had me on the edge of my seat cheering for both women as their lives intertwined and their secrets came to life. Each of the women had their motivations behind why they were playing a dangerous game, both with each other and the corrupted individuals around them.

The dual POV between the Judge and Madison didn’t take away any of the suspense as I eagerly listened to find out how this would all play out. Usually, dual POVs for me feel unnecessary at times, but Campbell artfully showed each of the women and gave them their own distinct voices. Listening to the audiobook, Sarah Mollo-Christensen gave a solid performance in the narration and added to Campbell’s characterization and individualization of the Judge and Madison.

I haven’t read any other books by Michele Campbell, but I will be quickly adding some to my TBR. Thank you Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for the advanced copy to listen to.

Hats off to the narrator on this one! She did a great job; I sometimes cringe when women read in mens voices or when men read in womens.....but the did wonderful, no cringing at all! I really enjoyed the story and the way it unfolded. Getting into the back story of the judge was fascinating and told perfectly. I really enjoyed this; I think it's classify it as a legal thriller. I'm glad I chose the hardcover as my Book Of The Month selection. 4.5 stars :)

This was the best book I have read in a while! It was interesting, the twists were at times expected and in the next breathe completely unexpected. It was truly enjoyable and even though it wrapped us nicely it left me invested to want more!

The Intern switches narrators back and forth between Madison, the Intern, and Judge Kathryn Conroy. Madison has always looked up to Judge Conroy and was thrilled to have a chance to work with her. When their lives collide it challenges everything she thinks she knows.

The backstory and present day switches were smooth and really enhanced the story. The characters are strong resilient women which I enjoy but don't see often enough in books. I would give this book more than 5 stars.

I was thrilled to get the netgalley audiobook copy and enjoyed it so much I choose it as my book of the month and recommended it to numerous friends.

Drama!!! Intrigue!!! A great audiobook narrator!!! A Puerto Rican protagonist!!!!!!!! What more could you ask for? Kept me hooked with a satisfying ending. My first Michele Campbell book, but won’t be my last.

Thanks for the ARC, NetGalley!

I really enjoyed listening to this one! The narration was great and the story was so captivating. I loved the plot and even though the book started off slow about half way I could not put it down! It has all the aspects of a great thriller and I loved the twists and turns the story took. The other thing I liked was that we got both POVs- I enjoyed reading Kathryn’s perspective and the insights it gave us to her past. I loved the law student judge relationship and will definitely be recommending this one! Thank you so much for the ALC!

This was so intense and I devoured it! Kathryn Conroy was such an interesting character who kept me guessing. Hearing the story of her past woven in throughout the audiobook worked well and shed a lot of light on how she ended up in her position. The book was a great mix of unique characters with great character development, the legal system, dirty cops, corruption and more. Boston was the perfect setting. There were so many twists and turns and I was on the edge of my seat for most of the story. The narrator was fantastic and this one deserves more than five stars in my opinion.