I found this book compulsively readable (technically listen-able as I have the audiobook version). The narrator was fantastic and the storyline was engaging.

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Characters: 4
Connection to the book/Enjoyment: 3
Setting: 3
Plot/Overall Story: 3
Writing: 3

Every point= 0.25 stars, max per category 4 points
Content Warnings

Interesting story that followed two different women. It was easier to follow than I expected and had some good twists and turns. The only thing that was confusing to me was the different time periods especially when it would jump back to present day but was actually a past moment from the previous portion. I wish this had been explained or formatted a little better with a time stamp or something. Good amount of thriller and mystery without being gory. Narrator did a great job even with jr following two different main characters in third person, I wasn’t confused due to how it was written.

Content Notes:
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Toxic relationship, Stalking, and Murder
Minor: Incest and Cursing

Thank you Net Galley, the publisher, and the author for the opportunity to review the audio of this book!

I want to thank NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for providing this book for review. I want to make it clear that all the opinions in this review are my own.

"The Intern" by Michele Campbell is an exciting story about Madison Rivera, a Harvard student who gets an internship with Judge Kathryn Conroy, whom she greatly admires. However, Madison has a secret: her brother was arrested, and Judge Conroy is handling his case. Things become even more intense when Madison's brother goes missing after accusing the judge of being corrupt, and the judge becomes Madison's mentor.

I'm thrilled that I chose this novel as my first read by Michele Campbell. The story kept me on the edge of my seat, always wondering what would happen next. The characters are caught up in a web of manipulation, where they have to please others while also ensuring their own safety. Madison, in particular, finds herself in confusing and challenging situations as she tries to uncover the judge's true identity.

Madison's character resonated with me because of the difficult circumstances she faces. It made me think about how I would act in a similar situation. As someone who has worked hard to build my own career, I can relate to the challenges of getting ahead in competitive fields. Madison's dilemma struck a chord with me as she tries to do what's right while also trying to impress and maintain her relationship with someone she deeply admires.

In conclusion, I really enjoyed this thrilling audiobook. I highly recommend "The Intern" to fans of police procedural books and thrillers.

I expected nothing less than great from Michelle Campbell but this by far her best book yet! I was so enthralled with the story that I found myself cleaning extra and actually folding and putting away laundry because I wanted to keep listening! I loved the narrator! I’ll definitely keep her on my list of go-to people to listen to!

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for an advanced copy of this audiobook.

Written in dual POV, The Intern tells the story of Madison Rivera and Judge (and professor) Kathryn Conroy. We learn about Kathryn’s shady past and the things that she’s done - deliberately or not - to get to where she is. We learn about Madison, a student in Kathryn’s class at Harvard who’s brother is mixed up in a drug case that sits before the judge. Madison lands a job as Kathryn’s intern and quickly realizes her idol is not who she thought she was. Madison becomes tangled in the dark side of the law and can’t seem to find a way out.

This heart-pounding, fast- paced book had me listening with only a reluctant break to go to sleep. This is a well woven mystery with complex characters. The judge’s character development was just fantastic, Madison’s was a little lacking.

I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to others who like fast-paced mysteries.

THE INTERN was a decent binge, however not my favorite 2023 thriller! There were some plot holes that had me suspending belief to make it all fit together and be realistic, but I did enjoy it overall. My favorite part was the dual POVs and both female MCs. If you're a thriller lover, you'll enjoy this one!

Can it be true? Is this really her luck?

Madison Rivera is a young Harvard law student who is motivated and impressed by her professor, who is also a very powerful judge. In this novel, we witness just how strong the bonds of family, career, and murder can ultimately be.

I had never read a book by Michele Campbell before but to say I was impressed would be grossly understated. I was invested from the very beginning through the end. It is definitely a must-read!

Thank you for my ARC from Netgalley and Macmillan Audio productions from St. Martin’s Press.

This is not my normal type of book topic, but I really enjoyed it. It was engaging, even with the politic talk.

Great legal thriller, I was very entertained by the twists. Nice narration, I enjoyed it. Thanks to netgalley and publisher for this arc in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this book! I will definitely recommend it. Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

I am giving this story a 3.5-star rating. The narrator was excellent. I have just started reading thrillers this year. I was about to DNF it due to the legal parts but decided to stick it out. I am glad I did. I did enjoy the twists in the story.

I had high hopes for this book. I'd probably rate it a 2.5 or 2.75, but will round up to 3 for this review. It started slow and by the time things started to pick up a little, I just didn't really care about the characters like I should and just wanted to get through the book. I know there will be people that love this book or at least really like it, but it was just too slow for me.

A gripping and suspenseful legal thriller!

Harvard Law Student, Madison Rivera has admired Judge Kathryn Conroy ever since she heard her speak at high school career day. Since then she’s wanted to follow in her footsteps. The judge is also currently one of Madison’s professors. Almost out of the blue Judge Conroy tells Madison about an opportunity for an internship in her chambers. Normally candidates need to apply a year in advance but Judge Conroy wants someone who can start immediately.

The internship with Judge Conroy would be a dream come true for Madison. However, if she applies she worries that the judge will find out about her brother, Danny’s legal troubles. A week earlier Danny was arrested along with a bunch of hardcore criminals in a narcotics sting. Danny swears he’s innocent. He claims he was forced to plead guilty. Her mother believes Danny but Madison isn’t as sure. Madison’s mother begs her to help Danny.

Will Madison pass up what seems like the opportunity of a lifetime in order to help Danny?

“Some debts went beyond money”

I really enjoyed this audiobook. The narration was very well done. I’ve read and/or listened to quite a few of Michele Campbell’s books and have enjoyed them all. The Intern was an exciting read. The characters were well-developed and engaging and the story-line was interesting with plenty of great twists and turns. I listened to it over a few evenings and always had a hard time putting it down.

I'd like to thank the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this novel. All opinions are my own.

The Intern is a standard suspense mystery. It’s about a woman, Madison, who’s a Harvard law student and interns for Judge Kathryn. Both women have secrets. I didn’t find this book thrilling at all. I listened to the audiobook and the narrator Sarah Mollo-Christensen did a fine job with the dual POV. This was my first read by this author and I’d be open to read more from her.

Awesome read!! Kept my attention the whole novel! Captivating! Novel offers a lot of twists! Never a dull moment!!

This book had me hooked the whole time. It was like watching your favorite action show or crime show. I was so invested in both timelines and how they played out. I enjoyed the friendships that transpired from the action and the plot. Working in law and pursuing this career like one of the main characters made the book extremely more enjoyable and personable. It was a wild ride and while I did see some of the twists coming, there were moments I was stunned and shocked about the plot twists and turns. I found myself rooting for certain characters and wanting a happy ending for them, while I hoped the opposite for others. It was a great read, phenomenal writing, and enjoyable for anyone looking for a thrilling read you won’t want to put down!

I really enjoyed this one!! I loved the narration and all the twists. Such a fun read. I love a good legal thriller!!

I'm such a fan of legal thrillers and this one delivered. I spent my time trying to figure out who was reliable in the dual timeline and dual narration suspense.

The plot is intricate and slowly unwinds to let the reader in, but keeps them guessing through much of the novel. I was slightly more interested in Madison and situation, but was still interested in Judge Conroy's background and what made her tick. Ultimately the cat may be my favorite character, but I had to know what was happening and why.

I both listened and read this one and might have enjoyed my listening time slightly more than my reading. Sarah Mollo-Christensen does a great job voicing both Madison and the judge. I never wondered who was the voice of the chapter.

If you are looking for a quick legal thriller, you need to read this one.

This was quite the wild ride. I really liked the back and forth POV between the two main characters and the jumping timeline from the past and present. I did listen to the audiobook and wish that the characters were voice by different people because it was a bit hard to keep the POVs straight with the same narrator until you got to know each character's distinct personality and "voice." I found this to be pretty evenly paced until the end which I found to be a tad lackluster compared to the rest of the book. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you net galley. Such a great audio book. Highly recommend the intern book and audio book. Five stars.