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The intern is an edge of your seat, twist filled journey. Campbell does a beautiful job of describing each of the main characters stories that you can't stop listening. I needed to know that Harvard law student, Maddie, an intern to Judge Kathryn Conroy didn't get embroiled in the Judge's dirty work.

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A twisty, new thriller from Michele Campbell, The Intern feels like a legal drama but isn't set in the courtroom. We follow an ambitious law student who gains an internship with a judge she has idolized for years. And things aren't what they seem.

The book had the right balance of mystery and twists to keep me invested the whole way through but enough clues to allow me to figure some things out along the way. I also liked the balance of alternating viewpoints and the pacing. Sure, you have to suspend some disbelief, but that's expected for a book in this genre. This is my first book by this author, and I will definitely seek out more.

The narration was fantastic!

Thank you to #NetGalley and #MacmillanAudio for a free copy of The Intern by Michele Campbell. All opinions are my own.

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I loved this story so much! I was completely drawn in from the beginning. The audiobook was well executed and very engaging. The characters are well developed and frustrating at times, but very relatable. The two Point of Views are easy to follow and keep you invested throughout the story. This is a quick read that is sure to please legal thriller fans and those who just love a good suspenseful drama. This is my first Michele Campbell book and it certainly won't be my last. 5 stars!

Thank you to the author, NetGalley, and Macmillan Audio.

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This book took me by surprise. I didn’t see it going in the direction it did and I liked it. I listen to the audiobook and it was well done.

Thanks netgalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

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Madison Rivera worked her butt off! Getting into Harvard law was no easy feat. Impressing her professor and being asked to apply to her open internship position was even more exciting. But her brother's recent run in with the law threatens to derail her efforts.

Judge Conroy is Madison's idol. But this internship is shaping up to be more than she bargained for. Ocelating between Madison and Judge Conroy's upbringing we are forced to shine a light on decisions made and the lasting impacts the cause. Can we ever outrun our upbringing.

This thrilling drama proved a poignant read.

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This thriller was FANTASTIC! I loved how this story was told, the character development, the depth to each character, how each new detail was presented in a way that changes your perspective. The writing was fantastic and had everything I love in a book. I didn’t see any of the twists coming.

Madison is a law student and gets an internship with her professor, Judge Kathryn Controy, who she has idolized since her childhood. Madison has her own back story and family dynamic which alters they way she starting to put together all of these puzzle pieces about her internship and who truly is Judge Controy. Can Judge Controy be trusted, does she know anything about Madisons brother, is she a criminal? This is a fast pace legal thriller with lots of twists and turns, and never knowing who can be trusted.

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Couldn’t put this quick moving thriller down. So many twists and turns I didn’t seem coming. I absolutely love this author and this book did not disappoint. Still thinking about the ending days after finishing the book!

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A mix of leagally blonde and the godfather makes this awesome thriller! Loved it from the beginning to the end. Thanks NetGallery!

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We’ve been seeing an abundance strong women being featured in thrillers lately and this one was no different! It was quite the page turner and I was certainly curious to see where it was going!

It’s got a bit of a legal thriller vibe but we don’t quite get a courtroom setting. It starts off a bit slow but really picks up once things get rolling! It’s got a lot of juicy secrets, lies and corruptions which definitely sucks you in!

While I found it a bit predictable, it’s still a fun popcorn thriller nonetheless!

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I absolutely loved The Intern! It made for a great audiobook. The alternating viewpoints was great. The Intern is fast paced and will keep you guessing until the very end. I am looking forward to reading more books by Michele Campbell.

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Madison, a law student, gets the opportunity of a lifetime when her professor/idol Judge Conroy offers her an internship. Madison is excited and decides it is best not to tell the Judge that her brother has recently been arrested, fearing she will lose the opportunity.

Then the wild ride begins. Danny goes missing from prison. Madison finds out things about Kathryn Conroy, and vice versa. And you don't know what to expect, and there were definitely some surprises.

A great good versus evil story! I switched between ebook and audio and both were well done.

Many thanks to Netgalley, MacMillan Audio and St. Martin's Press for an ALC and ARC in exchange for my honest review.

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WOW! What a book! Can I go back and listen to it again for the first time? I'm so jealous that you can. I love the way Michele Campbell wrote this book. Past and present and different points of view all mingle together to form a complex puzzle of deceit and death. Michele is the mastermind. I found myself cheering for one character, then another. I was never sure who was the bad guy and who was the good one. It changed from minute to minute, chapter to chapter. Do not deny yourself the pleasure of reading (or listening to) this book. It is a treasure. It is a joy. It is a gift.

I received an ARC of this book from the publisher. The review is my own opinion.

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This was a fast-paced thriller that kept me on my feet but lacked the depth I was personally looking for. Still an entertaining read.

My thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to review this book.

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3.75 Stars
A fast-paced thriller!

Madison Rivera has just secured an internship with the renowned Judge Kathryn Conroy. However, she soon realizes that Judge Conroy is the same judge presiding over her brother Danny's case. Madison is now faced with a dilemma - should she reveal the truth to the judge and risk losing the internship opportunity of a lifetime, or keep it a secret in the hope that Judge Conroy might be able to help her brother's case? But things take a sudden turn when Danny disappears from prison, and Judge Conroy is accused of corruption. What will Madison do?

A fast-paced thriller that delves into the complex and murky world of the justice system. It explored the themes of deception, corruption, and abuse of power. While Intern is an engaging book overall, I believe that Madison's character could benefit from further development compared to the well-crafted character of Judge Conroy. Madison, as a protagonist, has the potential to be a compelling and complex character, but her portrayal in the novel feels somewhat superficial. There are glimpses of her inner struggles and motivations, but they are not fully explored or fleshed out when compared to Jude Conroy.

All in all, an entertaining read. Perfect for fans of legal thrillers.

***Thank you to NetGalley, Michele Campbell, and Macmillan Audio for graciously sending me the audiobook to review. As always, all thoughts are my own.***

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Having read and enjoyed several of Michele Campbell's previous books, I was happy to see that a new one was coming, one with a premise that sounded promising. And it certainly delivered on that promise. This is the story of two intelligent women who are thrown together in a cat & mouse game by family circumstances in each of their lives - but can they trust each other? And who's the cat, and who's the mouse? Madison is a driven and promising law student, Kathryn is the federal judge who inspired Madison to pursue a law career. Kathryn's offer of an internship in her office is not only a major coup for her potential legal career, it's also an opportunity to get information about her brother's court case on drug charges that he swears were a setup. We learn about the backgrounds of both women and the paths that lead them to their current situations. And we wonder - how far will each go to reach her objective? I listened to the audio version and enjoyed the narration by Sarah Mollo-Christensen, she did a nice job of giving each of the characters their own voice.
Thanks to Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for providing a copy for an unbiased review.

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I did not really know what to expect when I began this title. I saw the cover countless times within the bookstagram community and figured I should give it a go. Thank you to Netgally and MacMillion audio for a copy in exchange for my most honest opinion.

I felt that the premise of this book had a lot of potential but it fell short for me towards the end. The various plot twist in the story definitely kept me tuned in but many of them were very predictable. I really think the intern should've gotten more of lick back since she was put into mess unknowingly.

In regards to the audio, I did not care for the narrators voice. I think it is also very deliberate to have a Hispanic character and make very few references in the text or even the dialect. The narrator's voice did not change my perceptions of the book but it definitely did not add to my enjoyment either.

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Great narration and great book. Really kept me on my toes.
There were some parts where I rolled my eyes at the characters big moral dilemma, but I also knew it wouldn’t make much of a story without it.

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Thanks for this arc. This book was great from the start…loved the main character and the whole “sopranos” vibe of the corrupt judicial system.

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The internship of a lifetime turns into a dangerous cat & mouse game seeped in corruption & betrayal

Madison Rivera is on top of the world when she lands an internship with her much admired professor and respected judge, Kathryn Conroy. Both women are ambitious, intelligent and pulled themselves up from humble beginnings. But both women also harbor secrets from the other side of the law. Secrets that are at odds with the lives they lead.

Full of betrayal, corruption, family secrets, lies and deadly twists this was another win for me by Michelle Campbell. Read if you enjoy legal based thrillers that keep you on the edge of your seat.

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This book was very fast paced and a fun legal thriller. I forsee it being an awesome movie! I haven't read much of Campbell's work, but this is the push I needed to check out more!

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