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This drug on and on and it wasn't really enjoyable. Seemed there was a lot going on but going no where for no reason.

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Emma returns to uncover what really happened the night her parents were murdered. Only Emma and her sisters were at home when it happened, and they promised to stick together. Over time, this loyalty created distance between them. Now that Emma is back, old secrets start to come out. The story unfolds slowly, but the characters and their mysteries kept me hooked. With complicated sister dynamics and a gripping double murder, it’s a fantastic listen

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My rating 3.5 stars - rounded up to 4 stars

The first half of this book was a bit slow for me. I almost put it down, but then the story picked up for the second half.

Overall, I thought this was a good twisty thriller. So, if you're into slow-burn mysteries with a lot of family drama, shady characters, and long-held secrets, this may be the book for you.

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Fast paced audiobook to listen to with lots of interesting characters. Good story with lots of turns and twists right down to the last few chapters. At times It was hard to follow when all three were talking because the voices were similar. The story did jumped around a lot and was somewhat predictable but… a good easy read/listen.

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The beginning of No one can know truly feels like they don’t want anyone to know. It was very slow paced and seemed to take forever to reveal the secrets that are hinted at throughout the story. I didn’t really feel like I got to know the characters and didn’t particular like any of them. It also felt a bit twisty for me. I love a good twist but I’m not a fan of twist, twist, twist, twist. For someone who enjoys that, they would love this one

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Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced audiobook in exchange for an honest review!
This twisty murder mystery will keep you at the edge of your seat!
The beginning and the ending were quite gripping for me, but too much meandering in the middle made me lose my focus with this one.

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This was an intriguing and suspenseful read! The combination of a murder mystery and psychological thriller can made for a gripping story. The idea of three sisters who are bound by a dark secret adds an extra layer of complexity to the plot. It is a book that keeps you on the edge of your seat, trying to unravel the truth. Kate is always worth the read!
I can't see what comes next from her!

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Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for granting me access to an advanced audio copy of this book. You're following three sisters' perspectives in both 'now' and 'then' timelines. These converge nicely and paint a picture of an abusive family history and a troubled and trauma-riddled present life. The sisters were pretty much all questionable in their actions and motivations, and I didn't connect solidly with any of them. I liked Juliette the most and found her to be the most realistic and relatable. The other two did not seem like real people, operating in such unfathomable and unbelievable ways that placed them outside of reality for me. Overall, this was an intriguing read and it kept my attention, but it likely won't stick with me. I also feel that there were a handful of loose ends left untied, along with myriad rapid-fire iterations of a twisted ending.

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I ended up picking up the physical copy of No One Can Know to finish off the book as the narrator wasn't working for me. I'm giving the audiobook narration a 2 star and the plot a 4.5 star for an overall 4 star.

I think this one is much stronger in plot than Marshall's previous, but the middle did lag.

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This is the second KAM books I’ve been disappointed in. The story was fine but it just fell a little flat.
Karissa Vacker was a knockout as usual though and I’ll continue to listen to most thrillers if she’s narrating.

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The premise of this book is what sold me! Overall I really enjoyed this one, but wasn't fully invested in the storyline. This is still a book I'd recommend to friends, it just wasn't my "cup of tea" but I know others will definitely enjoy this one!

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This was an excellent book! I felt engaged and then I knew the characters easily. Highly recommend. The storyline was easy to follow.

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Anewly pregnant woman finds herself confronting a grisly incident from her past in this propulsive and intricate psychological thriller.

Emma has just discovered she’s pregnant when she’s also faced with an astonishing financial deception on the part of her husband, Nathan. Since they’re about to lose their rental apartment, she agrees that they can temporarily move back into the spacious family home she owns jointly with her sisters. Trouble is, that house was the site of her parents’ deaths 14 years ago—when Emma was just 16—and, as it turns out, Emma has her own secrets that she’s been keeping from Nathan and others. Once they return to Emma’s New England hometown to an often unfriendly reception, Emma slowly begins to reestablish previous relationships, including those with her estranged sisters, Daphne and Juliette. But, as Marshall’s meticulously plotted novel reveals quite quickly, Juliette and Daphne have just as many secrets. The time-shifting account, even given its multiple narrators, flows at a furious pace, exposing the bare bones of a familial horror show in the form of some seriously bad parenting. But is that the only nefarious element driving the characters’ lives? Marshall’s deft writing teases out revelations aplenty, perpetually ratcheting up the tension—and an element of violence—while keeping the story skimming along.

Family connections prove both their damage and their worth in this community-focused thriller.

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Rounding up from 3.5

Totally spaced on reviewing this one! This is a great addition to your psychological thriller book binging. You DEFINITELY need to pay attention because there are so many things happening in this story. It was a good not overplayed story line of three sisters who return home 20 ish years after their parents were murdered in their home. Will any relationship survive being in the family home?

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I truly enjoyed this story, I loved the multi layered POVs and even though a part of me knew who did it I still found myself waiting for the big reveal. I am excited to read more from the author.

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If you like a slow-burn mystery with a lot of family drama, long-held secrets, and shady characters this is for you. The premise pulled me in. Estranged sisters reuniting after the murder of their parents with one sister possibly being the murderer was intriguing. The alternating timelines and multiple POVs slowed down the plot at times. The beginning hooked me but lost me slightly halfway. I can’t say I disliked this story, but I didn't love it either. The narration of the audiobook was well done adding intensity when necessary. The conclusion was interesting and thought-provoking. Thank you, NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for my audiobook.

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"The author of What Lies in the Woods returns with a novel about three sisters, two murders, and too many secrets to count."

💬 I enjoy a mystery thriller that includes the main character returning to their hometown where lots of secrets lie. This story slowly peels away the layers of what happened the night that Emma's parents were found murdered. With only Emma and her sisters at the house at the time of the murders, the sister agree to stick together and protect each other. While they have remained loyal to the story they created and each other over the years, it has created distance between them. However now that Emma has returned, long held secrets begin to unravel.
This story was a bit of a slower burn, but the characters and the mystery that surrounds each of them kept me turning the page. With complicated sister relationships, a mysterious double murder, and a sleezy husband thrown in the mix this story delivers a great mystery that kept me guessing until the end.
🎧 The audiobook is well narrated and easy to listen to - sweeping me into the story.

⭐⭐⭐💫 (3.5)

💕 Thank you to @netgalley and @macmillan.audio for the gifted copy of this book.

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Wow, this was a rollercoaster. Definitely did not expect the ending or the many twists. I loved how fast-paced the story was. Literally kept me guessing until the end. I loved how utterly flawed the characters were and that it was told from the perspectives of all three sisters. Looking forward to this author's next novel! Thank you!

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I liked No One Can Know in parts if that makes sense. The relationships between the sisters are complicated and interesting, but the men in this book felt kind of like an afterthought. I liked the author's earlier book What Lies In the Woods more than this one. I'm a huge fan of Karissa Vacker's narration and always look for her audiobooks. She does a great job in this one too!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the arc.

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I loved this book until about halfway through. There was a lot going on with the characters and timelines. Overall I enjoyed this fast paced thriller by Marshall. I look forward to more by her in the future! Thank you!!

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