This story captivated me and kept me double guessing the true suspect until the very end. I enjoyed learning about the friendship between the three totally different women through the years. I was especially impressed by how they came together again in the end. The parts that were police procedural were really great too. The writing was almost like watching a tv crime drama. It had all the elements. Truly enjoyable book.

This was interesting but ultimately the ending was a little ridiculous. I enjoyed some parts of this but it just wasn't memorable for me.

Three best friends who have all been canceled for something they supposedly did decide to get together and vacation. Suddenly things spin out of control and someone is missing. I enjoyed this book and the main character, May. the story was predictable but I still enjoyed it.

The Note by Alafair Burke
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This was not an easy story for me to read. I felt it was slow moving, and I had trouble concentrating on the story.

The story itself is about three friends on a girls' getaway weekend in the Hamptons , who play a small prank, and it escalates into more than they bargained for. It tests the limits of their friendship. The synopsis of the book sounded interesting.

If you enjoy mysteries, you will like this. The dynamic of the girls' friendship is well developed. I personally had trouble becoming invested in the story.

Thank you, NetGalley and Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor, for the advanced reader's copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the gifted copy of The Note. All opinions are my own. This is my first book by this author and unfortunately it was kind of a flop for me. I really enjoyed the author’s writing and would love to read more of her books.

Three friends from their teenage years reconnect after life gets in the way as adults. While taking a reunion trip all together something sinister occurs. The friends realize that what is happening in present day is eerily history repeating itself.

I enjoyed the premise and the outline of the book but overall it felt kind of a miss for me. This does not mean that it won’t be a hit for other readers though.

I can’t say this was a psychological thriller, there was no punch to it. I could not connect with the characters & found it was switching from past to present with unnecessary detail and throughout the entire book. I wish I liked this one more but phew am I happy it’s over.

I received this ARC from NetGalley for an honest review. I want to start by saying that I would have absolutely picked this off of the shelf. The cover/font is what I was originally drawn to. The description sounded right up my alley as well! I had high hopes. Unfortunately this book was a miss for me. I didn't care for any of the characters, the story seemed to go off the tracks a bit and there weren't enough twists and turns for me that weren't predictable. I won't say there wasn't any! There was certainly one that made my jaw drop. I wouldn't go out of my way to recommend this book, however, I didn't dislike it either. I'm glad I read it but it will be one and done for me.

DNF - I attempted to start this book and it just did not hold my interest. This may be a book I come back to in the future.

This one is a winner. The twists and turns, the connections, all from one simple act of a what was supposed to be an inside joke. It would make a great summer getaway read!I loved it!

SO good. A harmless prank turned evidence of a murder? This story is one that will keep you turning pages and untangling threads all the way through!

This was my first book by Alafair Burke and I had high hopes for it. Everyone always raves about Burke’s other books so I was excited to check this one out. The characters were annoying and the ending was anticlimactic and rushed. I’m not sure I want to read Burke’s previously published books after reading this one. I’m not sure if this author is for me.

thank you to netgalley for the e-arc. hated this. this should have been a four star for me given the hamptons setting and the plot outline but i thought it was poorly written with much left up to imagination. i personally did not like the pandemic as a part of the book, i don't want to fantasize about awful things that actually happened in our recent lifetimes.

This book did not hold my attention. I put it down a few times within a couple of months. I just was not invested in figuring out the outcome.

A fast paced, page turning thriller that has moments of suspend your disbelief BUT I enjoyed the journey! Rounded up from a 3.5 to a 4 star for me.

The three main characters are not reliable, not always likable and so frustrating BUT again I couldn't stop reading about them....a good sign for me!

Great plot twists - plural - some you saw coming and others - were out of the blue and so fun!

Would recommend for a rainy weekend - when you can curl up and read uninterrupted!!

Many thanks to Net Galley and Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor for the digital reviewer copy with me in exchange for my honest thoughts

The Note by Alafair Burke was so good!! If you like mysteries, thrillers, lifelong friendships, and pranks gone wrong then you will love this book!!

This is my first book by Alafair and I cannot wait to read more. This story is about 3 women who met at summer camp, go through a tragedy while there, and have been friends ever since. After not seeing each other for over a year they decide to go on a trip to the Hamptons together. After a night out of dinner and drinking one of them decided to prank a couple of strangers and this pranks lands them in the middle of a police investigation. They’ve all been through some scandals and have secrets that want to keep but with everything going on in this book it was hard to know if these friends were going to keep these secrets or end their friendships. This book had me hooked from page one, it was suspenseful, and kept me guessing. Thank you to Knopf and NetGalley for letting me read this ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts and opinions.

Just when I thought I had it all figured out—bam! Another twist came out of nowhere and sent me spiraling in a completely different direction. Every chapter had me second-guessing everything I believed to be true. I changed my mind about the killer, the accomplices, and even who the real victims were more times than I can count. This book is like an intricate puzzle where every piece seems to fit… until you realize you’ve been looking at the wrong picture the whole time. The suspense had me hooked, and I couldn't turn the pages fast enough!

The way this story unfolds is nothing short of masterful. Every revelation feels like pulling back another layer of deception, only to uncover even more hidden truths. Just when I thought I was getting close to the heart of the mystery, the rug was pulled out from under me again. And the root of it all? I genuinely didn’t see it coming for most of the book. If you love a story that keeps you guessing until the very last page, this one is an absolute must-read!

A gripping thriller that masterfully explores the complexities of lifelong friendships tested by dark secrets and unforeseen consequences. Set against the backdrop of a Hamptons getaway, we follow three friends whose seemingly harmless prank turns into a tangled web of lies and suspicion. Burke's sharp writing and intricate plotting keep you guessing until the very end, making it hard to put down. If you're a fan of suspenseful narratives that explore the themes of trust and betrayal, this book is a must-read.

I absolutely enjoyed this book. At first I thought it was one of the girls that did it and then it changed to her dad because I was like no this makes all the sense. Then at the end I did not see that coming! I guess this is one thing about thrillers that I enjoy is because I always keeps me on my toes!

Three friends get away to the Hamptons. But when they end up in the middle of a police investigation, all their secrets begin to unravel.

A popcorn thriller, women behaving badly. It was okay, but the trope has been done better.

I have read most of Alafair Burke's novels and always enjoy them. This was no different. I enjoyed piecing the puzzle together and seeing where she takes up with these characters.