This was unnecessarily long and the writing style was definitely not for me.

Thank you NetGalley, author, and Penguin Random House Canada for an early copy in exchange for a review.

Unfortunately I just couldn’t get into this one. The different points of views, from characters that I just didn’t seem to have feelings for one way or another made this just a long read. The premise was definitely there. Wish I could have connected because I was definitely interested when I read the synopsis.

The story is told from multiple points of view, including that of the supposed perpetrator of the crime. The story starts with the victim and is somewhat surreal as her memories seem to occur in real time as she is dying on the side of the road.

I enjoyed the point of view of Janie and Robbie, but found I didn't relate well to Vanessa. She seemed like a weak character, easily taken advantage of. As she was the primary character, I wanted to see a better growth arc for her as the story progressed. There is change, but it felt more plot driven than character driven. Much of this book is more plot driven, and I do prefer a more character driven story. Once where the plot organically comes out of what feels like real action for a real person.

That aside, there were plenty of twists, and it was an enjoyable read.

3.5 out of four.

Traditional format (ebook). Release date December 17,2024

This is a slow burn crime mystery about a girl who was hit while cycling and died for a time being being revived but ended was severely injured/disabled. The book centers around the story of finding those responsible for the hit and run.

There were several sub plots, told from numerous points of view that were related and interwoven with the main story.

Overall I enjoyed this book. The pace was steady and the plot kept moving on and developing. The book kept adding little tidbits to the plot as it moved along and kept my interest. I typically prefer a bigger plot twist but as I still overall enjoyed this book I will give it a 4/5.

Thank you to Penguin Random House Canada | Doubleday Canada for the digital ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Took me a bit to get into this but once I did I enjoyed the storyline. Author did a great job of connecting everyone’s stories. Very satisfying ending, tied up everything quite well!

I've read about 25% of this book, and I'm finding it a bit challenging to connect with the story. I'm planning to put it down for now, but I’m definitely open to giving it another try in the future. Just a heads up, I won’t be leaving a rating or review on any platform except NetGalley.

This story caught me in its grasp early on. The way the author wove these character was intriguing, and left me anxiously wondering where it would lead. I thoroughly enjoyed this story, and want more just like it.

I enjoyed getting to know the kind-hearted widow, and watching her work through the knotty questions arising from all sides of her life in the aftermath of her husband's death. The author's reliance on coincidence and conversational oversharing strained credibility sometimes, but I was willing to go along in order to see our protagonist through to the many revelations (good and bad) that lay in store for her.

1.5 ⭐

Unfortunately, this one was a bust for me.

All of the characters were awful. I didn't like any of them, especially Vanessa. She was a bit too naïve. I found myself shaking my head and rolling my eyes the entire time.

There were way too many things going on and I still found myself bored of it.

It was a huge miss for me. 😕

I became an instant fan of this author after reading "My Husband's Wife" years ago, so I was beyond excited to start this one. There are many different P.O.V.'s that I personally prefer and love. For me, it makes the story more engaging and adds to the intrigue. This was a sad one. A young woman's life is destroyed in an instant when a van hits her while riding her bike home from a swim. We see this often on the news, and while it takes many lives a year, it also leaves many who survive severely incapacitated. This shows the lives it affects, from the victim to the perpetrator and everyone in their lives. While some may call this a slow burn, I prefer to call it a solid, complete story, with detailed writing that immerses the reader more than usual. Although I would have like a little more from the ending, I really enjoyed this one and give it four stars.

Thank you, Netgalley and Penguin Random House Canada, for this ARC.

This is one tangled web!
I couldn’t put the book down. I absolutely needed to know what happened. It starts with three points of view. Each person shares their perspective and it seems simple enough, until it isn’t.

“Guilt is more complicated than that, Robbie. It’s never black and white.”

There are so many secrets and they all have a part to play in figuring out who is really responsible for harming Janie White.

Most of the characters felt so real. I enjoyed getting all the points of view and seeing things from all angles. Usually, I find it a bit difficult to follow if there are too many points of view, but it really helped the story here. It certainly created more suspense.

It was sad too. There was so much tragedy in the story with so little joy. So many little connections that are revealed slowly and carefully so they are surprising.

At the end of the novel, I’m not so sure it’s really one person. That’s the real lesson of the book, I think, life is complicated. Everyone has secrets and no one is all good or all bad. We need to see the grey zone in the middle.

I truly enjoyed reading this complicated story. It’s a mystery, but also a crime story; a really interesting fiction. I highly recommend.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an ARC.

I devoured this book in just a couple of days - there was definitely a lot going on but the intertwined stories were relatively easy to follow, despite the 4 distinct POVs. Trying to piece together the various puzzles made this a page-turner right until the very end when I felt it wrapped up too fast - there felt like a lot of slightly unfinished plots :( Apart from a too-fast ending, this was a solid read that I enjoyed.

Trigger warning - the accident is relived over and over and though I have not been in an accident like this, I found it a LOT of detail that might upset some readers.

This story told in alternating perspectives ( 4 to be exact) starts off with a hit and run. The premise of the story had me opening the book, but it felt dragged out and I had to slog through. Over all , it was just ok.

3/5

Thank you to netGalley for the arc. All opinions are my own.

With aspirations of working in London book publishing, Janie has a bright career ahead of her. The quiet silence is broken while she is returning home from a swim in the bay at the break of dawn. Janie is riding her bike when a white van speeds by around the corner, and she is run down and abandoned on the street, changing her life forever. Robbie Manning, a worldwide pop artist, is imprisoned twenty years later for Janie's attempted murder. Since he has been waiting for the truth to be revealed for twenty years and is prepared for his fate, Robbie does not refute the charges. However, what if the story goes further? The book I DIED ON A TUESDAY is a compelling read.


This book takes on a unique format as it is told in 4 POVS: Robbie, Judge, Vanessa, and Janie. To some the plot might come off as confusing because it has so many POVS and it’s told with so much detail in each persons perspective. This is a slow burn book so be prepared to take your time with it. I really enjoyed the perspectives and insights offered by each character. This book has a lot of characters, some of whom are light-hearted and easily forgotten. Vanessa is honestly the only one who sticks out the most.

I Died on a Tuesday is a great book for slow-burn suspense and psychological thriller readers. Parts of this book felt drug out to me. I didn't particularly like how slow it felt.

I decided to give this book 4 stars because for probably 5/6th of the book I really enjoyed following the three main stories (Robert, Janie and Vanessa) as the built to be intertwined. The loss of a star because the story just went on and on too long. I don't know, I just felt like I was torn between being entertained and feeling like I was being given too much that should have felt more like ingenious twists. There are so many characters hiding things from their past that again instead of it being interesting it felt like too much--like I got the book before it was edited!

I definitely am glad I got to read this book and I'm so glad I got this copy from #NetGalley.

I Died on a Tuesday by Jane Corry is a decent read for fans of slow-burn psychological thrillers. The story alternates between multiple perspectives—Janie, Robbie, Judge, and Vanessa—all tied to a tragic hit-and-run. While the premise is intriguing and the twists keep you guessing, some parts felt dragged out, especially in Vanessa’s chapters.

The characters are flawed, which makes them interesting but not always likable. The ending ties things up well enough, but it didn’t leave a strong impact. Overall, it’s a fair read if you like reflective, character-driven stories, but it may not stand out in the crowded thriller genre.

3.5. The book opens with an accident. A horrible accident that leaves Janie on the ground, her bicycle next to her, hit by a white van and left for dead. Then the book forwards to 20 years later. There were a lot of characters in this book - almost too many. Some were well developed like Vanessa, the court appointed witness guardian who helps witnesses thru trials. I think there were so many characters in this book that it sort of muddied it to be honest. Still a fast-paced thrilling book that I enjoyed.

Thank you to NetGalley, Jane Corry and Penguin Publishing for the e-Arc in exchange for my honest opinion.

3.5/5 stars.

Janie has a bright future in front of her with dreams of working in book publishing in London. She’s on her way home after an early dawn swim in the bay when the peaceful stillness is shattered. A white van careens around the corner where Janie is riding her bike, and her life is forever changed when she is run down and left for dead in the street. Twenty years later, international pop star, Robbie Manning, is arrested for the attempted murder of Janie. Robbie doesn’t deny the accusations because he’s been waiting for the truth to come out for twenty years, and he’s ready for his punishment… but what if there’s more of the story?

I DIED ON A TUESDAY is an interesting read. It’s told in multiple POV: Janie, Vanessa, Robbie, and Judge. Each POV has some involvement in the overarching plot, but it is not always clear how their perspective will influence the narrative. I enjoyed each character’s POV and the insight they shared. There are a lot of characters in this book, and some are very forgettable and without much weight. The main characters are well developed, Vanessa the most so.

The plot is interesting, but I did find that I had trouble really sinking my teeth into it so to speak. There’s a lot going on within each character’s POV and I wasn’t always clear on where the overall trajectory of the story was going. I do think this was, in part, due to the secrets each character was holding and not a criticism of the author’s writing style. The last third of the novel feels very convoluted with the author attempting to cover up all her loose ends. It made my head spin trying to put this all together.

There is one aspect of the plot that’s mentioned in repetition that I didn’t fully understand the impact or need for influence on… I am not sure what the author was trying to suggest here.

Overall, an interesting and for the most part, steadily paced read.

I would like to thank Netgalley and the publisher, Doubleday Canada, of this advanced digital copy for the opportunity to read this novel in exchange for an honest review! All opinions expressed are my own.

I loved this book. Every character had an interesting story arch. I loved how we heard everything from Janie’s perspective. The clever links between characters that weren’t super obvious led to a lot of after thought. The plot was not what I thought it was going to be but in a good way. This book surprised me!