3.5

Daniel=David Alvarez=Daniel Aleman. I'm highly suspicious that Daniel Aleman has woken up next to a dead body at least once.

I enjoyed the first part of the book more than the second. The first part is more almost fun hijinks about what to do with a dead body. The second half is about what happens after and gets more dramatic.

Stacey says "darling" way too often.

I would've liked to see David confront either his dad or Sheila about what a bad person Sheila is to him. The talk with he had with his dad was unsatisfactory.

Definitely not a bad adult debut by any means, but I also think this is a bit more Walking Home than The Millers.

CW: death of a parent, death, cheating, home invasion

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy.

This was a fantastically fun read! The antics are unbeatable, and the message is so sweet. It was a breath of fresh air from my recent reads. David is a relatable character for many people, and his story is one I think every reader will enjoy.


Thank you to Netgalley and Grand Central Publishing for a copy. this is out this Tuesday, December 3rd!

More of a comedy than a murder mystery. You'll spend a lot of time in David's head. Everyone needs a friend like Stacey! This is yet another book where simply calling 911 could have avoided everything.

What a FANTASTICALLY hilarious dark comedy adult fiction debut featuring David Alvarez, a struggling NYC gay author in his late twenties who needs to find an idea for his third book proposal. When he wakes up to find his one night stand dead in bed beside him things take a turn for the ridiculous. Calling in his agent, the two drag the dead body all over the city trying to find a way to dispose of it without implicating David. Filled with Weekend with Bernie/Dial A for Aunties antics and implausible lucky coincidences, the two manage to pull things off without going to jail.

The second half of the story sees David's agent encouraging him to turn the incident into the plot of his next book but things turn deadly when a game of cat and mouse with the dead man's husband threatens to derail everything. Great on audio, this book is layered and the author does a wonderful job balancing the humor with more relatable anxieties and struggles of living up to family expectations, finding love and dealing with the challenge of finding success in the publishing industry.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital and finished copy in exchange for my honest review. This was my first book by Canadian author, Daniel Aleman and definitely won't be my last!

I Might Be In Trouble by Daniel Aleman, the book is about David Alvarez, whose debut novel was a hit, but his sophomore effort plopped big time. It caused lots of problems in his life, including recently breaking up with his boyfriend Jeremy. Although he still misses him, he’s lonely so decides to go on grinder. this is where he meets Robert. After a quick wham bam session at Roberts hotel when David gets ready to leave ROBERT asks if he would like to go get a drink. this is how David and ROBERT wind up at David’s home with David waking up the next morning finding Robert in his bed deceased. his first instinct is to call 911 but unfortunately, he starts to think about it and then calls his agent Stacey. This is the beginning of a torturous time for David. After him and Stacey spend the day trying to find a place to leave the dead man, where it won’t be associated with David. unfortunately, after finding the best place, it will only be the beginning of Davids problems. I just want to say throughout the whole book. All I wanted to do was put my arms around David and make everything OK for him. He was such a likable character and I am including all the whining he did but having said that this book was so funny, especially listening to all the stuff that went on in his head like when Corey popped the champagne bottle… Poor David. I really like this book. The only thing I did fine was that David really had a victim complex I mean, for example he was whining about the fact, although his dad said nothing about him playing with dolls, he was whining because his dad bought him toys geared toward boys.. I mean, they have gay men who get kicked out of their homes and their families and little boys who get spanked for wanting to play with girls toys but David was crying because his dad bought him boy toys. I just found that all a bit too much it is just a minor part of the book. Although I wish the ending would’ve been different to be honest, I didn’t know what to expect.. this isn’t the best review but trust me. This is a very entertaining read because even the ending which I didn’t like we’re still very satisfying. #NetGalley,#GrandCentralPublishing, #DanielAleman, #IMightBeInTrouble,

“It makes you wonder, doesn’t it? How much an author chooses the story they want to tell, and how much the story chooses them.”

This was such a fun, entertaining and refreshing read.

I was so excited to talk about this book when I was asked a couple of days ago what I was reading. I could not wait to share it!

This is a story about a struggling writer in his late twenties, trying to go on with life and write the next big American novel after the failure of his last book, a heartbreak, and the weight of being a Mexican son. After the perfect one night stand, he wakes up to find his date, well, dead. This is also a story about friendship, loneliness, and trying to find oneself despite life’s insecurities and mistakes in the big city.

If you’re in for a dark humor, page-turning, hilarious but endearing book, I Might Be In Trouble is a must-read! Look out for its release on December 3.

4 stars. Thank you NetGalley and the publisher, Grand Central, for the chance to read this!

I think I expected to like this more than I did. Brilliant premise, a man wakes up next to a dead lover after a drunken night and everything is a bit fuzzy. David is an author and may be a one hit wonder. He feels quite sorry for himself and other than his agent he has no support system. How he reacts and handles this situation is basically the premise of the story. Bad decision after bad decision seems to be his method of functioning and sometime I felt it was quite silly. Still you grow to care about David and hope he succeeds. I do recommend this book because there is a lot to like. Thank you Netgalley and Grand Central Publishing

Daniel is struggling after his second book bombs and his boyfriend left him. When he wakes up with a dead body next to him, it only gets worse.

I liked this one a lot for its dark humor. Despite the plot being solidly built on death and loneliness, it is humorous and light at times. There’s a lot of growth with the main character as we sit with his anxiety and missteps throughout the story. If you enjoy unique books about books, and the writing process, definitely check this one out.

“It makes you wonder, doesn’t it? How much an author chooses the story they want to tell, and how much the story chooses them.”

I Might Be in Trouble comes out 12/3.

Yes!! More of this please. David was such a endearing character and I was rooting for him the whole time, body and all. His agent was a great side character. He had great things to say about grief, loneliness, and identity while balancing it with levity. Highly recommend!

The palate cleanser thriller of my dreams!!!! David was literally the perfect narrator. This book was hilarious & unfiltered. It also reads like a coming-of-age story as this troubled author finds his place in the world after an unexpected tragedy. Despite the seriousness of what David & Stacey had to endure in the first part of the novel, I laughed out loud multiple times and this book never felt too heavy. It’s a twisty, feel good novel that I’m going to continuously recommend. I had such a good time with this one.

**ARC Review: *I Might Be in Trouble***

A struggling writer in NYC trying to rediscover his groove gets a plot twist he *definitely* didn't see coming—waking up next to a dead man in his bed. Talk about writer’s block, right? Suddenly, he’s got the story of a lifetime, but here’s the catch: he might need to commit a *few crimes* to pull off his big comeback in the literary world.

This book is an absolute rollercoaster—equal parts suspenseful, hilarious, and surprisingly emotional. As you follow the chaos of this wannabe literary legend dodging detectives, deadlines, and his own terrible decisions, you’ll be guessing till the very last page: will he turn his life around or end up writing his memoirs from a prison cell?

Perfect for fans of dark comedy and twisty thrillers, *I Might Be in Trouble* delivers a killer story (pun totally intended). Buckle up—it’s a ride you won’t want to miss!

David, a gay millennial writer, is in a bit of a quarter life crisis. He is struggling to create his next big novel and is out of luck with love. When a Grindr hookup goes wrong he ends up trying to ‘weekend at Bernie’s’ the guy back to his hotel room across town. Tough business when your agent also happens to be your partner in crime.

I would describe this book as an anxiety inducing comedy of errors. Every moment, wondering what could go wrong next and silently screaming at David “oh why did you do that?”. The book has a very meta feeling, our main character is writing a book about a writer who finds a dead man in his bed, it’s an auto biographical thriller. It feels like we are reading the story he’s writing in real time.

While I started the book kind of disliking David, you come to care about him and how he has grown from an anxiety ridden mess to someone not always jumping for the easy way out and knows the value of love and being true to themselves. Without giving anything away, I can say, in the end, this book reminded me that fiction can be a great way to tell a compelling story about the human condition, our traumas, and personal growth while still being funny and entertaining.

Please note, I received an ARC copy of this book for review from NetGalley, but that never influences my honest reviews of books or authors.

Thank you so much to Grand Central Publishing and NetGalley for the early release of I Might Be in Trouble. This novel by Daniel Aleman ticks all my favorite genre boxes - dark comedy, suspense, romance, and overcoming tragedy. The main character, David, starts the story waking up next to a dead body, then takes you on this wild ride, trying to get his life together while colliding with one obstacle after another. If someone would have told me I was going to need tissues at the end - I’ wouldn’t believe them…but, there I was - sniffling and tissue-less.

I am obsessed with this book. It’s my first by this author and it won’t be my last! Dare I say this is my favorite book I have read in a while? It really got me out of a reading slump!

I won’t rehash the plot but I love how unique this story is. I love how flawed, yet rootable the main character is in the book. I love the message behind this book. I just loved it all. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this wonderful story!

What a great story. It's funny, relatable and very easy to read. David and Stacey's dynamic is so great and over-the-top I literally laughed out loud several times. I was really digging this. Then...I got to about the 3/4 mark where the climax begins and BOOM sadly disappointed. I get why the author goes the way they do, but man did I have a different vision. I do stand by the recommendation to read, but don't blame me if the story takes a turn you don't like :)

3.5 stars rounded up

Although this book is billed as a dark comedy, I don't really see it that way. For me, it was a look into a person's life--what they thought it would be, what they want it to be, what it is, and what it could be. This is all placed in the context of an event that can either make or break him. There are some comedic elements, but overall it's more thoughtful than dark.

David Alvarez is a writer who is stuck. His first novel was a decent success, but his second one was a flop. Now trying to write a third, he can't come up with anything. To deal with his crisis of conscience, he goes on a Grindr date and after a wonderful night--he wakes up and finds the man dead in the bed next to him. Can he get out of this? Can he use it to jumpstart his writing?

There is so much about David that is really relatable, especially if you find yourself in a similar situation. Stuck in life and not knowing how to get out of the mire. When David talks about what foundation his life is built upon it really resonated with me and readers will likely feel the same.

If you're looking for a unique book filled with uncomfortable situations that will really make you think, then this quirky read might be for you.

Daniel Aleman!!! We need to have a word….you made me have small panic attacks throughout the book along with David. I was checking over my shoulders and wanted to hide. Not only the anxiety but the raw emotions that David shared about his family and how he felt around them…hit way too close to home. 

I’m a HUGE fan of Daniel Aleman…couldn’t wait for this story. It's a funny, emotional, and psychological ride all rolled into one. 

Thank you NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing #IMightBeinTrouble #NetGalley

I thought this was a great debut and the mystery felt real with the suspense I like as well as great pacing and I want to see more of this

"A suspenseful dark comedy about a struggling writer who wakes up to find his date from the night before dead - and must then decide how far he's willing to go to spin the misadventure into his next big book.

A few years ago, David Alvarez had it all: a six-figure book deal, a loving boyfriend, and an exciting writing career. His debut novel was a resounding success, which made the publication of his second book - a total flop - all the more devastating. Now, David is single, lonely, and desperately trying to come up with the next great idea for his third manuscript, one that will redeem him in the eyes of readers, reviewers, the entire publishing world...and maybe even his ex-boyfriend.

But good ideas are hard to come by, and the mounting pressure of a near-empty bank account isn't helping. When David connects with a sexy stranger on a dating app, he figures a wild night out in New York City may be just what he needs to find inspiration. Lucky for him, his date turns out to be handsome, confident, and wealthy, not to mention the perfect distraction from yet another evening staring at a blank screen.

After one of the best nights of his life, David wakes up hungover but giddy - only to find prince charming dead next to him in bed. Horrified, completely confused, and suddenly faced with the implausible-but-somehow-plausible idea that he may have actually killed his date, David calls the only person he can trust in a moment of crisis: his literary agent, Stacey.

Together, David and Stacey must untangle the events of the previous night, cover their tracks, and spin the entire misadventure into David's career-defining novel - if only they can figure out what to do with the body first."

But hear me out... His sales would have gone up if he was a suspect in a murder... So, he could have just called the cops...

I would give this 3.5 if half a star was possible. It was a fun read, but it just had a hard time holding my attention. The premise of moving the body with no one noticing... I'm sorry I lived in NYC for the past 12 years and people would have absolutely noticed. There could have been a more clever way to accomplish the task without "Weekend at Bernie"-ing it, but the book probably would have been even shorter. The portrayal of the main character as a hopeless romantic was well done but could have been amped up even more. Why wasn't he fantasizing about Robert's husband falling in love with him while writing the memoir? For a book that was meant to be grounded in reality, there was no way their escapade with the dead body would have happened, so I wish the rest of the text was amped up to match that level of absurdity. Because once that sequence happened, I started to lose interest and it should have been the other way around.