The most incredible composition of characters and the craziest twists and turns-- this was a fun read. I really enjoyed all the different perspectives and trying to find all the breadcrumbs.

This novel opens with the mysterious disappearance of Ali, leaving her boyfriend Ryan with the blame and no memory, except of a man with no pinky fingers. Suspicions followed him, eventually leading to a name change and college career change. Then Ali's car is found in the bottom of the lake in their Kansas hometown, and a note is found in Ali's handwriting, "If something happens to me." We meet the new deputy sheriff who is no stranger to the little town, and a mobster in Philadelphia. The story is told from the different perspectives of the deputy sheriff, Ryan, and the mobster.

Even though there are three different perspectives, the back and forth is not confusing. It actually aids in the storytelling and how mysteries are revealed to the reader. There are many twist and turns and some international intrigue. This author does not disappoint, keeping you on the edge of your seat through the entire wild ride of Ryan and Ali's story.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the ARC. The opinions expressed are my own.

I always love a good summer thriller and this one should definitely be on your TBR!

This was a quick read, bingeable read with short chapters (which I love), and a couple of twists that kept me guessing. With this multi-layered storyline, Finlay does a great job of weaving together the lives of these characters and definitely kept me guessing as to how this was all going to come together. I definitely think this is my new favorite Alex Finlay book!

This was my first book by Alex Finlay and I am a fan! I love how it is written. I thought it started a bit slow, but in hindsight I feel like it might have been my own confusion! Once I figured out the way it was written, I was all in!! I swear I didn’t see anything coming and Finlay tricked me several times. I really enjoyed this read and I’m glad I gave it a try!

On a fateful night five years ago, Ali was ripped from her boyfriend Ryan’s parked car and never seen again. Despite there being no trace of Ali, people always suspected Ryan, but he was finally able to move on with his life. Now five years later, Ali’s car is found submerged in a local lake with two dead bodies inside, bringing the old mystery back to the surface.

What an engaging and entertaining thriller! This was my first Alex Finlay book, but it won’t be my last! There are three points of view: Ryan; Poppy, a young female sheriff’s deputy; and Shane, a Philadelphia mob boss. It’s not at all clear how they’re going to intersect, but it’s a twisty, turny ride to get there! I love the concept of Ali leaving an envelope marked with “If Something Happens to Me” (hence the title, love that!) with a cryptic message inside that Ryan has to decipher. When the threads of the various plotlines all come together, it’s jaw dropping and head spinning!

Many thanks to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press, and Minotaur Books for providing me an advance copy of this book.

A law student on a summer trip to Italy. An abduction that happened in Kansas five years ago. A tragedy in a crime family in Pennsylvania. A new cop coming home to help her sick father. How could all of these stories possibly relate to each other. If Something Happens to Me is another suspenseful, twisting and turning story by Alex Finlay that will keep you wondering what will happen next with ever turn of the page. This is my second Alex Finlay book and I will definitely be back for more!

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book and give my honest opinion. Four stars for yet another great book by Alex Finlay.

I’m a huge Alex Finlay fan and was so excited to receive a #gifted e-book (thank you @minotaur_books)!

This one kept me on my toes the entire time. I didn’t see the twist coming until right before it happened, so that’s a huge plus.

I loved the multiple point of view. It can be tricky to read, but it was done well.

TLDR - grab this one!

I rather enjoyed this twisty thriller, though I guessed a lot of the "surprises" rather early on... there were one or two that still got me. I always love books that have multiple POVs, and this book did a great job of it.

4⭐️

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC of Alex Finlay’s newest: If Something Happens to Me! This one was an easy 4 star read. It had everything a popcorn thriller should: fast pacing, an unexpected twist, and a solid resolution. This one only took me a couple days to get through, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. You do have to stretch reality a small bit for it to be 100% believable, but it was so small it didn’t bother me. Definitely check this one out when it publishes on 5/28!

This book is pretty short with short chapters and is really fast paced. So if you want to down a mystery/thriller in a day, this is your book! I thought the plot was a bit overly complicated, and I had a bit of shock/twist fatigue by the end. Definitely a good popcorn thriller!

3.5 stars: Five years ago, Ryan’s girlfriend Alison was taken from their car, never to be seen again. People suspected Ryan had killed her, until her hair was found at a campsite for a serial killer. He denied killing Alison, despite admitting to his other kills. Five years later, Alison’s car is found with two dead men and her purse, with a note that reads: If something happens to me.. Ryan, now living in Europe sees the man he believes he saw that night five years ago, following him.

This story was a wild ride! It’s multiple POV, short chapters with cliffhangers, really fast paced. I was able to predict the twists, but I didn’t mind. It’s fun being right 😉 My biggest issues were the epilogue chapters - which I’m happy to discuss if you DM me, since this is spoiler-free! But I have a very different ending I would’ve liked to see. This was my first Alex Finlay read, and I’d be open to another.

Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and the author, for an ARC of this book, in exchange for an honest review.
"If Something Happens To Me" is the 3rd book that I have read by Alex Finlay. I found it to be an addictive, intriguing & well written story that pulled me in right away & didn't let me go until its final page.
I enjoyed how the author told the story by using 3 different locations & 2 different timelines until everything finally connected.
I can't wait to read what Mr. Finlay decides to write next.

So, at first, I really got into this thriller, it gripped right at the beginning but started falling apart for me towards the last quarter. It just became confusing, keeping up with all the characters and the identity of Allison/Taylor/Sophia.... just too much going on for me, I guess.

Very disappointed because I was really enjoying this! It just lost me. Told in multiple POVs, which I am fine with, just could not hold my attention after a while.

A page turner that kept me interested until the very end.

Ali and her boyfriend Ryan are excited to spend time together. They were supposed to have a nice date but it was interrupted by a thunderstorm. Once inside the car, something terrible happened in seconds. Then in the morning, Ryan is outside on the wet grass. The car is gone. So is Ali.

After five years of Ali’s disappearance, the car she was last driving in is found in a lake with two dead men and Ali’s purse. Inside the purse, there is a note written in code. And that's how it all started again.

Book packed with actions and turns. Short chapters of suspense, character-driven and gripping from the very first page. Very mysterious to the point that it sounded unrealistic but I didn’t mind as I was completely invested in this story.

This was a very good and interesting book and I look forward to reading more of Finlay's books in the future. Definitely a must-read for thriller fans.

A fast-paced, cleverly crafted & well plotted thriller. Compelling characters are flawlessly woven into the story & the storyline is filled with intrigue & suspense. Short chapters making this a binge-worthy read.

I highly recommend this twisty & engrossing novel.

This was my Alex Finlay novel & certainly won’t be my last!

Favorite Line: “Fatheads is part pool hall, part dive bar. And obviously named before the world got enlightened, or too sensitive, depending on your world view.”

Thank you to NetGalley, Minotaur Books & Alex Finlay for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I struggled to figure out how the two groups tied together but man was I shocked when I figured it out. Great story line

If something Happens to me grabbed me instantly i lost 2 nights of sleep staying up reading this suspenseful story (TOTALLY WORTH IT) High-school sweethearts go to lovers lane, one is taken and one is a murder suspect. Told from different character perspective and across an ocean. A must read for fans of Alex Finlay and suspense!!!

Absolutely incredible book! This was my first book by this author and I was completely hooked from the first chapter. I would highly recommend reading this book over listening to if if you struggle with a book having a lot of characters.
The first plot twist blew my mind!! It felt like there was a constant cat and mouse chasing going on so I was always on the edge of my seat, in a good way.
I loved that this felt like half YA/half new adult - will definitely be reading more from this author.

I didn’t love this one as much as I was hoping to! But I’ve seen lots of great reviews for it elsewhere, so maybe it was a wrong place wrong time book for me! Thanks to the publisher!

Thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for the ARC (Advance Reader Copy) of If Something Happens to me by Alex Finlay. This was a great story. I didn't think I was going to like it much when I first started reading it, but then wow!! There is an awful lot going on and many storylines. I thought I would get confused, but I did not. It was a fun read and interesting how all the storylines fell into place and the connections between all the characters. Well worth the read. I highly recommend it. Put it on your TBR list. A 5 star rating from me.