I prefer thrillers as movies/ TV shows and not as books, I don't know why I struggle with them in books.
Auto,atically I give it three stars. i wasn't captivated in this one as Ihoped so, that's why I don't request thrillers anymore because I don't like readig them. Sorry thriller readers, that's a me problem.

JD Barker does it again! Thank you so much for the ARC! An absolute page turner, lol no real feedback other than to keep writing!!

Confusing and Disjointed

None of it makes any sense. Like, at all. The plot jumps all over the place, the characters lack depth, and any attempt at a dark romance or thriller vibe completely misses the mark. I kept waiting for it to come together, but it never did. The blurb made it sound intriguing, but the execution was a mess. I have no idea who enjoyed this—because it certainly wasn’t me.

I loved this thriller. It hooked me from the beginning and was full throttle all the way through. This will have you on the edge of your seat with all the high action twists and turns. If you loved the 4MK series, this is a must read.

Was going through my Netgalley library to see what books I have not read. I realized your book was on a hard disk that died on me smd now it is quite late to get it again or review it. Hope to review books of yours in the future maybe

I loved this book. Barker is one of my favorite authors. It kept me guessing and was suspenseful. The twist ending was a surprise. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a thriller.

This book was SO good. Loved the app and how that played into this. Would recommend to anyone that loves something twisty

Wow, this book was amazing! From the very first page, I was totally hooked. The twists and turns just kept coming, and I never knew who to trust or what would happen next. The story was super intense but easy to follow, and the characters felt real—like people you’d want to know (or avoid!).

If you love thrillers that keep you up way too late because you have to know what happens, this is definitely for you. I couldn’t put it down!

Big thanks to NetGalley and Hampton Creek Press for giving me an early copy to read and review.

Rating: 4/5

This is a darker twist to the usual works of J.D.B. that I've read so far and loved it! So why 4 stars?

*the resolution part of the story felt hurried
*inconsistent character development/traits
*would have worked as a movie script but some scenes, and how they're written were not translating well on text

I love the concepts and themes explored in this one though.

If you want to stay awake and love mystery thrillers, I highly recommend this one.

Tropes:
*miscommunication
*blackmail
*big reveal and twist by 'villain' speech

This was a great book that kept me guessing what was going on and wha was going to happen next! The ending pulled it all together and was more action packed than I expected. The storyline is slightly far fetched but still fun to think about and makes you wonder about all of these devices we rely on everyday! Overall very enjoyable read.

JD Barker is completely unpredictable. You absolutely never know what you’re going to get when you start his novels. Behind A Closed Door is unputdownable and unforgettable. A must read!

I feel like I should be ashamed to say I like this. I wholly wasn't expecting to, especially after the drama around the author and a little email that went around, but I did, I really really did. I think my only gripe is it definitely didn't need to be this long.

Behind a Closed Door” by J.D. Barker is a wild, dark ride from start to finish. The twists hit hard, and I couldn’t stop turning the pages to see what would happen next. It’s the kind of thriller that keeps you up way too late. Definitely a must-read if you love a good psychological mystery.

Such an enjoyable book, the pacing was a little off and somewhat predictable on the plot, but overall enjoyed it for what it was...

This book gave me a little bit of an escape room vibes/ extra creepy fifty shades vibes There was nothing in this book that held my interest. I struggled to get through this book. I didn’t think I’d ever finish. I couldn’t connect with the characters or the story line. Thank you NetGalley, J.D. Barker and Hampton Creek Press.

There are parts I liked and there were others I didn't. In general it was just ok.

Thanks NetGalley, Author and publisher for this

Reading Between the Wines book review #96/130 for 2024:
Rating: 3🍷🍷🍷
Book: Behind a Closed Door
Author: J.D. Barker
Available now!!

Sipping thoughts: I really liked how relatable to current events this book concept was with the Sugar and Spice AI app. I thought the beginning of the book was pretty fast-paced, took a little dip in the middle, and then pretty action packed towards the end. I was hooked to see how it would pan out. I wasn't thrilled with the background behind the app and why it was created. I think it kind of got too convoluted and confusing. It was interesting in a way I wasn't expecting.

Cheers and thank you to @HamptonCreekPress and @Netgalley for an advanced copy of @BehindAClosedDoor.

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This author has done it yet again. This book was thrilling and current at the same time in an eerie way. The Sugar & Spice app is definitely next level and really does a good job of building up the suspense to a razor's edge. This book is definitely very graphic and violent, however this is needed to really capture the picture of what is going on. The only downside I saw was the character Abby. She just irritated me to no end. There is someone who goes wild and then there is someone like her that just completely flips the script. This did not really make sense for her character. This book is oddly thought provoking though with the connections that social media creates in our life. Thanks for the ARC, NetGalley.

I loved this book! I went in without much context and I think I had a better read because of it - I was glued to my kindle.

I found the first half faster paced and moved through it quickly, there was a little lull in the middle but it all came together for that ending!

I haven’t read something like this before and will absolutely be picking up more from this author.

I really,really loved this book and I bet you will too! Pick it up and just start reading it and before you know it you’ll be right in the thick of it! Thank you for such a fantastic book!