It was an interesting book , firstly I was excited at the upcoming story but then I got a bit bored with it . I continued to read and it got interesting again and I was curious as to who was the culprit. After reading to the end I found it a bit disappointing and it seemed a bit rushed . I wouldn’t recommend this book but I’m sure it would appeal to some people.

Mattie, ex drug addict and alcoholic, is trying to get out of the deadbeat lifestyle she’s found herself in. Becoming a police informant, earning money in exchange for information about her boss, she meets DI Lucy Merry. But how does Mattie tie in with the detective’s missing sister, Joy Maddison? Their lives are a million miles apart…

I LOVED this book! I was rooting for Mattie the whole time. I could feel her anxieties, my heart raced along with hers throughout the whole book! I didn’t trust anyone, but couldn’t work out who the bad guy was at all. That got me good!
This story kept me on my toes and guessing the whole way along, full of suspense and drama. Fantastic and a well deserved 5 stars from me.

Thank you NetGalley and Storm Publishing for my advanced copy.

Five years ago, during a sweltering summer heatwave, perfect wife and mother Joy Maddison set off for her usual evening run – and vanished without a trace.

Pretty good mystery with interesting plot twists.

This is the story of Joy, an influencer who disappears after going for an evening run. The story starts with Maddie and Jono, a drug-addicted homeless couple who were big fans of Joy. They work for the sinister Ned. The part of the book is very tense and violent.
After a big plot twist, which isn't really a surprise, the story moves to Joy's life, her friends and family, trying to solve the mystery of her disappearance.
There are quite a few plot holes, and the ending doesn't make sense to me.

Was a slow starter but I am glad I stuck with it!!!

Was engaging after you get into the book!
3⭐️ rating

Joy Maddison has it all - the perfect family, the perfect house, and is a YouTube influencer. After her sudden disappearance 5 years ago, rumors of an affair or Joy having mental health issues cause people to believe everything might not have been what it seemed. Joy’s police officer sister will stop at nothing to find her and bring her home. But is she still alive? Could this be an elaborate prank?

I liked the plot of this novel and it was mostly engaging. There were certain points where it felt it dragged on a bit and I feel the length of the book could have been reduced to keep the reader engaged. I did like the twists.

Thank you to #netgalley and #stormpublishing for this ARC!

This book messed with my brain. It's a psychological thriller, different, irreverent and with a story that in no way reveals what will actually happen towards the very end. With a nice fluid writing, the author manages to capture the reader's interest until the end, however there are chapters that, in my opinion, add nothing to the story itself. The characters are quite interesting, there is care not to trivialize some of the topics covered in the book and since one of the topics covered is social media networks and how we are dependent on them and exposed, and how we expose family and friends, I think it is an excellent read and reflection, with everything that happens. I Recommend!

Upon considering the elements of "You Know Her" by D.E. White, I would rate it a solid 3.5 stars. The book effectively establishes a tense atmosphere and builds anticipation surrounding Joy Maddison's disappearance. The use of the final video creates intrigue and sets the stage for a captivating storyline. The author's descriptive writing skillfully captures the oppressive heatwave setting and conveys the characters' emotional turmoil.

However, while the book showcases well-drawn characters and maintains a sense of mystery, it occasionally falls into predictable plot twists and relies on familiar tropes. The pacing could be more consistent, with moments of slower development hindering the overall momentum of the story. Additionally, certain aspects of the resolution may leave readers seeking more closure or an even deeper exploration of the characters' motivations.

Overall, "You Know Her" is an engaging read that will captivate fans of mystery thrillers. While it may not reach the level of a full four stars due to some predictable moments and pacing concerns, it is still a solid choice for those seeking an atmospheric and suspenseful novel.

This starts off slow but stuck with it! It’s a slow burner that packs a punch and leaves you breathless. I’m glad I persevered with it!

Started off slow for me but glad I stuck with it as it picked up nicely with enough twists to keep me entertained.I always enjoy this authors books and this was a good edition to the collection.
Thanks to Netgalley and Storm Publishing for the ARC

Five years prior, Joy Maddison disappeared without a trace. A potential sighting reignited the search for Joy and raised difficult questions about what really happened to her.

You Know Her was a fairly solid domestic thriller. There were chapters interspersed throughout the book from a mystery point-of-view that I really enjoyed. It created an added level of suspense that helped to propel the plot. Additionally, there were multiple characters that I absolutely loved, including Bobby and Lucy. However, this novel was a very slow burn throughout and it never fully picked up for me. Additionally, I felt as though this book was longer than it needed to be. Had it been shortened slightly, it would have been more impactful.

Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the opportunity to read this ARC!

Vlogger Joy Maddison had disappeared. She'd been gone for 5 years, which is how long Maddie and her boyfriend Jono had been together. And Maddie and Jono had allegedly killed her. Thanks to Jono, Maddie was a drug addict and an alcoholic.

Maddie was the star of this story. She and Jono had worked for a man named Ned in a fish house. Ned used his business to smuggle drugs and Jono became a police informant. But when things started heating up, Jono vanished. Maddie picked up where he left off with the police.

Lucy was Joy's sister and she was a police officer. Maddie had told her handler about a huge drug delivery that Ned was going to make. Ned had used Maddie to make deliveries. So the night of the delivery the police raided. Maddie and Lucy were both there and they made eye contact. Lucy was sure Maddie was Joy.

After the raid, Maddie went to the police station. Lucy was calling her Joy and Maddie was insisting that she was not Joy. Lucy was persistent, and when Maddie couldn't take it anymore, she confessed that she was not Joy because she and Jono had killed Joy.

Maddie took the police to the grave site and it turns out the woman buried there was not Joy but a look alike, after which the police did a DNA test on Maddie and it turns out she was, In fact, Joy.

The remainder of the book was spent on Joy trying to recapture her memory because she had amnesia and couldn't remember anything about her life as a wife and mother of three. She knew all about Joy's persona because Jono was an avid follower and had told her everything.

I would say the author did and excellent job telling the story and it held my attention throughout. The characters were well crafted as well. I gave this book five stars.

Mattie is a recovering addict, struggling with the disappearance of her long-term boyfriend, Jono. The years of drug and alcohol abuse have wreaked havoc on her body and mind, but she's slowly putting the pieces of her life back together. Acting as a police informant is Mattie's way back to real-life, but she must first come to terms with the past, and the crimes she believes committed, before she can move on in the present.

An interesting premise of a missing influencer and a recovering drug addict who seemingly have nothing in common. It was both suspenseful and frustrating trying to watch Mattie remember her past, but it kept the book moving. I was let down by the ending, as it seemed a bit abrupt, and wasn't helped by the epilogue. There were almost too many red herrings throughout, but overall, it was an enjoyable read.

Five years ago influencer and vlogger Joy disappeared whilst out jogging, no sightings of her whatsoever. Her sister DI Lucy Merry hasn't given up hope of finding her.
Mattie has had a troubled life, a drug addict and alcoholic, her boyfriend Juno has left her. Working for Ned, a dodgy businessman she is also a police informer and this brings her into contact with Lucy.
Although this was an enjoyable read I did find the first half slightly long winded and a bit repetitive however once I got past that the action ramped up slightly. I was correct in some of my assumptions but still found myself second guessing who the culprits were.
3.5 stars rounded up
I was gifted this advanced copy from Netgalley and Storm Publishing with no obligation to review

The premise was good, but there was too much waffle and the dialogue didn't feel very realistic.

Plot wise, it was captivating enough to read till the end to find out who everyone really was, but there were too many unanswered questions. I also feel if you are going to have some red herrings, they need accountability and a resolution of sorts, or they just come across as bad people.

Five years ago, during a sweltering summer heatwave, perfect wife and mother Joy Maddison set off for her usual evening run – and vanished without a trace.

This started out quite slow for the first 40% but then a twist came that I thought I saw coming, I was right and the story did pick up after this and I enjoyed the rest of the book. It definitely was a bit repetitious at times and some of this dialogue could have been cut which would have improved the book for the reader. The characters were quite well developed and the plot kept me reading, I really wanted to find out who was behind it all. I had not read this author before and will look up other books by them. 3.5 stars

Thank you to Netgalley, the author and publisher for an advanced copy, all opinions are my own.

I loved the plot and the characters in this book - especially Bobby - he was my favourite 🫶🏻. I also loved how I was second-guessing myself and found myself not being able to trust many of the characters.

However, at certain points throughout the book (mainly the first half), I found myself to be quite bored and thought some of the dialogue was repetitive and dragged on quite a bit. That being said, I did enjoy the twist at the end, and I couldn't wait to read on so I could find out what actually happened to Joy. My guess was right, but I'm not giving away any spoilers! 🤐🤫

The two world’s of Joy the social influencer and Matty the junkie who squats in an abandoned house in Brighton couldn’t be more different. Joy is missing and only one person knows if she is alive or dead and how she was murdered. Matty!
Loved this book, started off quite slowly but entertaining enough to keep me hooked. So so close to FIVE Stars.
Thank you Storm Publishing and Netgalley and D E White.

Joy is a social media influencer who disappears one day. The police and her massive fan base search for her with no success. This is a book that I can’t say much about without spoilers. It’s a great book with intertwining plots. There are lots of twists and secrets.

For me the main twist was evident from fairly early in the book but the character development and the way the story was fed out through the very disparate groups of Joy's wealthy family and the darker underworld of drugs and abuse that Mattie exists in was extremely well done.
There are red herrings throughout, even if you theorize some things correctly there will be others that take you by surprise!