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3.5. This was a roller coaster ride! I received an ARC of this book and to be honest it can use a ton of editing, but it was smart and had tons of amazing character development. There were things I was able to lightly guess but I never was able to fully see what was come. Definitely very devastating and sad, at times I honestly forgot it was a thriller.

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Pick this book up if you are a fan of horror movies from the 90s and early 2000s. It gives everything you want in a classic thriller, especially with the duo time points and plot twist. One moment, I thought I figured out who the killer was, and then I was wrong. This book was a great read, and the pacing was fantastic. I highly recommend this book and hope you enjoy it,

Thanks to Netgalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the opportunity to read this book.

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Always a sucker for a Greek Life thriller book, I knew this one would intrigue me. The pacing of this book was done well and I was invested and wanted to see it through.

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Though my college didn’t have Greek life, I’ve always had a soft spot for sorority novels, and Zeta Reunion was the perfect Halloween read! The story follows Priscilla and her Zeta Phi Zeta sisters as they reunite a decade after graduation—and after the tragic death of their friend Lupé, which still haunts them. With Lupé’s killer shockingly released from prison just before their ten-year reunion, Priscilla pushes forward, hoping that celebrating together will honor Lupé’s memory. But as the party’s thrill gives way to unease, the night takes a chilling turn, and Priscilla realizes they may not be as safe as they thought. The novel is packed with suspense, secrets, and ghostly memories, making it an ideal October thriller that combines the mystery of old college bonds with eerie Halloween vibes. It’s an intense, page-turning read about friendship, betrayal, and how the past never truly stays buried.

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As a girl that doesn’t read too many thrillers, this was a good one. I will say 400 pages was a smiiiiidge excessive for this story and it could’ve easily been wrapped up sooner. But it was a good read. I was semi annoyed with the ending - not the ending I hoped for, but overall I’d still recommend it to someone who likes thrillers.

Thanks to NetGalley for the e-arc.

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i tried to read this book as i was intrigued by the concept and always love supporting BIPOC authors, but the formatting and editing of this ARC was so beyond messed up that it was impossible to read, unfortunately!

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It took me awhile to get through this because the storyline wasn't captivating. I did enjoy the dialogue though. I think the plot should be more developed.

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It was hard to empathize with these characters or like any of them for that matter. Their world seemed very shallow and entitled. The story itself seemed long and drawn out like the authors got lost. I had the murder pegged around the middle of the book but the other characters seemed oblivious.

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I was initially drawn to this book because I read the name of the sorority quickly, and thought this book was a fictional story of a very popular group in the Divine Nine.

The book starts off suspenseful, there’s this eccentric guy named Travis that seems oddly infatuated with Lupe. The authors provide glimpses of interactions between the two, Lupe’s untimely death, and the court proceedings to convict Travis of her murder.

And from there, the book goes downhill. Priscilla seems to be manufacturing drama between her husband, but their marriage doesn’t seem so bad to me. The references to all the expensive items she has in her home, then she speaks of being jealous of her sorority sisters. Idk, it just seemed superficial. I didn’t connect with any of the characters. They were not relatable.

I fell asleep every night that I tried to read this book, which is why I ultimately DNF’d 25% in. Maybe if the writing was more suspenseful and the characters were better developed, I would have actually cared about what was happening.

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I was never in a sorority, but I do find that life fascinating. This book was like a creepy look into that life, though obviously fiction. It was entertaining, creepy, and a great thriller!

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I couldn't get into this one. The writing was subpar and I found my mind wandering too much. The characters seemed very one dimensional and I couldn't understand why they would stay friends.

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If you've ever experienced sorority life, you know there are definitely some highs and lows with your sisters! I was really looking forward to diving into this book, especially since it features African American characters. However, I found that the story didn't quite match my expectations. It took a while for the plot to really get going, and I wasn't immediately drawn to the first characters introduced, which made it hard for me to connect with them. By the time things started to pick up, I was already feeling a bit burned out. I do however believe the story will appeal to others Sadly, this one just wasn't for me!

Thanks to Netgalley and publisher for allowing me to review.

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I truly wanted to enjoy this book. As someone who has experienced life in a sorority, I approached the story with the hope of engaging with some dynamic and compelling sisterhood narratives. Unfortunately, the execution left much to be desired. The character storylines needed to be introduced much earlier; doing so would have drawn readers in and fostered emotional investment. Instead, I found myself detached, unable to root for any of the characters.

Moreover, the pacing felt sluggish, and I believe the book could have been significantly tightened—perhaps by at least a hundred pages. The central mystery, rather than weaving a web of intrigue, was disappointingly predictable; the identity of the killer was evident far too soon. While I recognize that these authors are still finding their footing, and I would certainly be open to exploring their future works, this particular offering did not resonate with me. This is a 2 for me. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

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As we celebrate the month of October, for some it means it's Halloween but for the readers in the world - it can mean two things Spooktober where you read Spooky thrillers/horror books or Pucktober where you read Ice Hockey Reads. As a mood reader, I am aiming to do a bit of both and mix it up. One of my favorite settings and themes for books is college fiction and sororities, which is why Amber and Danielle Brown's book grabbed my interest. This book is set on the 10th anniversary of their sorority sister's murder "Lupe". Ten years ago, Priscilla came home to find Lupe at the bottom of the stairs dead and her other sorority sisters and Travis around the body all covered in blood. The other girls claimed that Travis pushed her down the stairs. Priscilla went along with it and the girls' testimony put Travis behind bars despite his protests of innocence. Now on the tenth anniversary, Travis has been set free on a technicality. On the night of the tenth-anniversary party, a lot of alcohol was flowing and the next morning Priscilla woke up with a bump on her head and no memory of what had happened that night, and her sorority sister Zoe had vanished without a trace. What has happened to Zoe and where is she? A few days later, her body turns up dead with a threatening note, and then Val - another sister gets attacked. Is Travis hunting down the girls one by one to get revenge or is someone setting Travis up, the same way they did ten years ago before Priscilla walked in? Find out in this past/present timeline thriller set within a black sisterhood and friendship circle. A perfect addition for your Spooktober reads.

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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
I was granted access to this book as a member of the Hive from Harlequin

I must say that I was both nervous and excited to read this book. I had mixed feelings about Amber and Danielle's freshman novel (I thought it was spicier than it needed to be for a thriller) and I wasn't sure if I was going to enjoy this book or not. I must say, I liked this book better than their first even with the heavy subject matter.

This book is actually a little similar to "Society of Lies" which was published in October 2024, and those books would be certainly interesting to read back to back. And while this book wasn't my favorite book of 2024, I still enjoyed it better than Amber and Danielle Brown's first book, and therefore I will most likely want to read their next book when it comes out.
Many thanks again to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to review this book.

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This book is full of twists and turns till the very end. It was a bit hard to get into because of all of the characters - both tracking them and flipping between current day and the past but once I got a hang of that, it was a great book. Lots of layers and storylines.

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Thank you to the publisher & NetGalley for the ARC!

I will keep this brief as I only read approximately 20% of the book. I couldn't get past the writing, this is a poorly written book. Details didn't make sense and random analogies were made that were unnecessary and distracting.

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Priscilla (Prissy) and her five Zeta sorority sisters have stayed good friends since their college days and now Prissy is hosting a huge reunion for many of the other women who attended their university. The main reason for the reunion is a special tribute to their other beloved sister (Lupe) who lost her life in a fatal push down the stairs by a young man who was obsessed with Lupe and was seen covered in blood fleeing their sorority house.

All the women now have careers and have financially done very well for themselves and live very high end life styles but not without many problems and secrets that will cause anger, mistrust, jealousy and contempt among the women. When after the night of the reunion one of the sisters goes missing and strange events start to follow them especially Prissy, she knows she must get to the bottom of why someone seems to be stalking all the women, and then another of the sisters is found dead although the police don't think the events are related except all the sisters and their husbands are probable suspects even though Prissy fears someone is out to destroy all the sisters who were home years ago on the night their beloved Lupe was murdered.


This was such an entertaining and fun novel that never had a boring moment and also had plenty of suspenseful twists and turns. A few of the women were very annoying and obnoxious yet that made the book more enjoyable. (Characters one loves to hate!) The girls were so materialistic and self-centered and quite the drama queens that it was hard to swallow sometimes,
although I'm sure this was the effect the authors were looking for and it was laughable at times unless I was rolling my eyes at their selfishness but underneath all the facades the sisters did really love one another.
Some parts of the book I really disliked were quite a few of the in your face sex scenes and talk that were pretty crude and unnecessary. There wasn't any type of romance just very descriptive talk and it was a little disappointing for me but I'm sure many readers won't have a problem with it and I guess my gripe was that there was too much of it throughout the book and I wish it could have come down a few notches but that's just my opinion!

The last third of the book took on some serious notes and personal struggles that were unexpected and appreciated. I had a hard time putting this book down because something was always changing and the low-key suspense was hanging at the end of every chapter which I loved. I definitely recommend this fun mystery/thriller to all readers who enjoy fast paced drama queen stories!


I want to thank the publisher "Harlequin Trade Publishing" and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this novel and any thoughts or opinions expressed are unbiased and mine alone!

I have given a rating of 3 1/2 OBSESSIVE STALKING 🌟🌟🌟🌟 STARS!!

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Zetas Till We Die is a gripping, high-stakes thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats with its fast-paced action and complex characters. The author’s vivid descriptions and authentic dialogue immerse the reader in a world where every decision has life-altering consequences. Overall, it's a compelling, heart-pounding read that leaves a lasting impression.

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Interesting story about 5 sorority sisters. Told in dual storylines - past and present. I also liked reading the court transcripts.

The characters were likable but the story was very predictable. I figured out the twist early on. There werent any real thrills, but it did keep my attention. Their first book is still my favorite.

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