I recently had the pleasure of delving into a book that perfectly aligned with my reading preferences. This sequel, although part of a series, effortlessly stood on its own, allowing me to enjoy the story without feeling lost. As I immersed myself in the pages, I found myself deeply engrossed, appreciating the unique characters and the intricately woven plot.

One of the aspects I cherish in a book is my ability to connect with the characters on a personal level. This story delivered just that. I found myself genuinely liking the characters, empathizing with their struggles, and rejoicing in their victories. This emotional depth significantly enhanced my reading experience, making the characters' journey feel incredibly real and relatable.

Moreover, the plot was tailored to my liking, incorporating twists and turns that kept me engaged throughout. The seamless integration of dual timelines, a narrative technique I particularly enjoy, added an extra layer of complexity to the story. Witnessing these timelines come together in a cohesive and satisfying manner left me thoroughly impressed.

In essence, this book was a delightful read that catered to my specific preferences. It's not often that a story aligns so perfectly with my likes, and for that reason, I hold this book in high regard. If you, like me, appreciate well-developed characters, intricate plotlines, and the convergence of dual timelines, I wholeheartedly recommend this novel. It's a testament to the power of personalized storytelling and the joy of finding a book that feels tailor-made for your reading pleasure.

This book is apparently the sequel to The Resemblance. This is something I didn’t realize when I requested the book. I was a bit confused throughout the story because I didn’t know the backstory. This definitely isn’t a stand alone book. Having said that it is a good story and if you’ve read book one I’d highly recommend it.

‘The Professor’ is a gripping psychological thriller with twists that keep the reader guessing until the very last page!

Premise - A German professor is accused of Title IX offenses after her star student commits suicide.

I love the academic setting and the commentary on how cutthroat the world of academia is - as the daughter of a professor it was really interesting and relatable.

The benched detective solving the case as a a favor to her mother makes allusions to a backstory that I must assume was in the first book in the series… this is a sequel, though I haven’t read the first book and don’t think the marketing is clear about this. The book worked as a standalone, except that our hero isn’t particularly likable or well developed in this book, so that connection might have happened in book 1.

Even so, this was an absolutely unhinged psychological thriller and I could not stop reading!

I hope there will be more books in the series - I will read them if there are.

Thanks, NetGalley and Flatiron, for the gifted ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I am so thankful to Macmillan Audio, Lauren Nossett, Flatiron Books, and Netgalley for granting me advanced access to this suspenseful sequel that's projected to hit shelves on November 14, 2023. The first book in this series was a slow burn, and that's typically how this one started off as well, but boy it revved up in the last 3/4 of the book, leaving me shocked and bamboozled once again.

Former detective and now research assistant Marlitt Kaplan is sorta back on the case as one of her mother's students has been found dead and her closer colleague and friend has been cast as the one to blame, after supposedly having an affair with Ethan Haddock. Kaplan put her detective cap back on to get to the bottom of this cat and mouse chase before another victim is left for the finding.

A suspicious death in the halls of academia in the Deep South intrigues detective turned research assistant, Marlitt Kaplan. Marlitt’s mother, a professor at the university where student Ethan Haddock died, asks for her daughter’s professional expertise when questions about his involvement with a professor arise. Dark academia, for me, is either riveting or stultifying, Nossett’s book is definitely in the first category. Highly recommended