Robyn Delvey's The Seven is without a doubt, one of the best books I have read all year! This book will keep you on the edge of your seat as your try to figure out the who, what when, where, and why, as well as who said what, when they said it, where it was said, and why they said it before the defendant is either found innocent or acquitted due to lack of evidence. The fast pace, the detailed information that brings the characters to life, the emotions the author brings to the forefront, all make this book one that instantly grabs the readers attention. You get drawn into every detail, and have to know what happens with every turn of the page. By the end of the book, you are releasing a breathe of relief only to realize the book has ended you don't know if you're happy, relived, or you just want the next book to come out.

What an amazing introduction to this author .Fantastic storyline.Twisrs and turns .Will definitely read more from this author

Then - Madeleine Farmer, the world’s highest paid actor amongst other dignitaries, attends an event at The Novus Theatre in London to honour Dame Cynthia Seymour when all hell breaks loose in the proceedings.
Now - The Seven are the followers of notorious cult leader Patrick Nye and are standing trial at the Old Bailey accused of detonating two bombs at the Novus Theatre, killing 43 people and injuring countless others. All are pleading not guilty to the charges.
CPS lawyer Eve Wren is brought in to oversee aspects of the evidence for the potential trial of the century, hoping all bases are covered to assure a guilty verdict. The world is watching and will expect nothing less than a resounding guilty on all charges. Can Eve help deliver the justice the victims and their families richly deserve?

If you aren’t keen on cult books then I can reassure you that there is much less focus on the cult itself although obviously the events at the Novus are crucial. Instead, the novel focuses on the heartbreaking and moving emotions of the survivors and their families, their recollections of the events and of course, the drama, excitement and tension of the court case with the dramatic ins and outs of Eve’s inquiry. This is done really well and I enjoy how what Eve learns plays out as it’s so unexpected. Eve is tenacious, I like her as she’s honourable and prepared to go the extra mile. I’ll definitely want to continue reading the series and learning what happens to her next.

The pacing is a little inconsistent BUT what it does serve to achieve is make certain events stand out and almost jolt you. Some of Eve’s discoveries are explosive and it gets more and more intriguing and twisty with the mystery considerably deepening. There is a really good twist towards the end and some misdirection that I swallow hook, line and sinker! Well played! It maybe finishes a bit abruptly but the main focus is all about Eve and so it fits. I would have enjoyed more about the trial itself but maybe that will come in the follow up books.

Overall, enjoyable and entertaining.

With thanks to NetGalley and especially to Lake Union for the much appreciated arc in return for an honest review.

"The kind of book that makes you feel elusive, keeps you second-guessing the hidden puzzles, and finally gives you satisfaction—this was how 'The Seven' made me feel.

The story begins with intense action, telling the overwhelming tale of a cult that incites a bombing targeting a wealthy group of people. Their cause is rooted in the belief that the rich are getting richer while the poor are increasingly exploited. Although their cause seems reasonable at first, the consequences of their actions soon become apparent. The cult targets celebrities, directors, and producers gathered for an award night, and the horrors of that night are carried throughout the book.

The narrative shifts between events of that night from multiple victims' points of view. Each chapter is dedicated to at least one person who plays a significant role in the storytelling. The other parts of the story are covered by a woman who is a prosecutor determined to uncover the hidden details of the horrors of that night.

The author has fully immersed himself in understanding the mindset of the victims of these unfortunate events. At the same time, he manages to convince his audience of the cult's cause. I thoroughly enjoyed the storytelling and the thrilling experience of trying to piece together the hidden puzzle. The title itself is indicative of the plot, consistently reminding you of the dominant significance of 'The Seven.' There were no grammatical mistakes or profane language that could be considered unethical for certain readers. I would recommend it to anyone who contemplates revolution in response to class hierarchy disparities or anyone in the mood for a captivating thriller."

This was a new author to me and I was really impressed. I was totally immersed in the story. Fantastic quick read thank you for the opportunity to review

I was fortunate enough to be given an advanced copy of this book from Net Galley. I was very intrigued by the synopsis of this book. I read this right after the Met Gala had happened and there were a lot of people on social media feeling some type of way about the wealthy and their displays of wealth. In The Seven, cult leader Patrick Nye and his followers are on trial after bombing a London theater full of wealthy people and theater employees. Nye believes that the wealthy need to be brought down

Enter Eve Wren. Fired from her previous job, Eve is now working for the Crown Prosecution Service. Like a lot of us, she is struggling, trying to make ends meet. Eve is tasked with making sure all the evidence has been logged correctly so that the biggest trial in the UK goes without a hitch and Nye and his followers can be brought to justice. Nye, however, has many sympathizers and some may even be on the police force.

I enjoyed the pace and the way the plot was structured with what was going on in the present and a look back to what happened in the past. I felt like this helped me understand the characters and sympathize with what they were going through and how they must be feeling having to face the trial at this moment.

I had a lot of fun reading it and found it very compelling, especially with the parallels to what happened in the book and the sentiment on social media about the Met Gala. I loved Eve's character because I felt like I could be her. Who has not experienced being screwed over at a previous job, having to scrape by, and feeling embarrassed at the prospect of your family seeing that things didn't go according to plan?

Even though I found the writing riveting, witty, and brilliant, I had to knock my rating down because of the ending, sadly. Oof, I just felt like it was a little rushed. With the way the story was going, I was expecting more. I wanted more from Nye, his followers, and the actual trial proceedings. The book is about the trial but we don't hear much from them The writing for the majority of the novel was SO good, and I was expecting a stronger ending. With that said, I’m going with 3.5/5 stars for The Seven because it did manage to keep me guessing and I did not expect the actual culprit of the key piece of evidence discovered to be who it turned out to be. I was thinking it was someone else entirely...Kudos for that!

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas and Mercer for this arc

Excellent 5 Stars.
Really enjoyed this book. Looking forward to maybe more stories about the life of Eve Wren.

Thanks for the opportunity to read The Seven.

This gripping story tells the tale of how a young Crown Prosecution Service lawyer, Eve Wren, stumbles across a vital piece of information that has been missed, even though the trial to which it pertains has already begun.

And what a sensational trial it is, too.
Charismatic cult leader Patrick Nye - previously believed to be dead - reemerges unexpectedly after many years to carry out an audacious attack at a London theatre with his followers, injuring and killing dozens of people.

It was a bloodbath. Yet now, at the trial, The Seven as the defendants have become known, have chosen to enter pleas of not guilty.

It is up to the police and CPS lawyers like Eve to ensure that justice is done to the victims and the survivors who have suffered so terribly at the hands of the killers. Yet something doesn't add up here, and Eve will have to work fast to find the (right) answers...

This was an intelligent, enjoyable read with well-drawn characters and a compelling storyline. I did guess a key story element before the end but that's the occupational hazard of being a writer and second-guessing other writers! Worth checking out. It gets 3.5 stars.

This book was pretty boring despite the premise being interesting. It was confusing to have so many acronyms about law enforcement and not have them explained either. The plot was predictable and slow paced.

2 bombs. 43 dead. Dozens injured. The trial of the decade has begun…
Good book! This book had suspense, intrigue, action, murder mystery, a good who done it and a few crazy twists and turns! The story was very interesting! I recommend reading this book! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

The Seven is a mystery that keeps you guessing until the end. A cult leader and his followers are on trial for setting off bombs at a party honoring a movie star. Throughout the story you see characters before the explosions and after. The reader sees how lives are affected after the explosions and how the survivors are trying to just make it through each day. As the trial progresses, questions arise of evidence overlooked by the prosecution. Eve comes to review the evidence and it isn't long before things unexpectedly take another turn.

So happy that I received this book on NetGalley! What a great fast and thrilling read! “The Seven" by Robyn Delvey is a gripping legal thriller that plunges readers into courtroom drama and psychological suspense! The two main characters are Eve Wren and Patrick Nye. One determined and devoted to solving this case and the other the flamboyant leader of a cult known as ‘The Seven’. Delvey builds suspense with her writing as Eve dives deeper into the truth, facing threats and uncovering secrets that put her in direct danger. Her writing is sharp and engaging! The pace of the book is fast with twists and turns that you wouldn’t expect. Get ready for a psychological thriller reading adventure!

I was given this book by NetGalley for an honest review-
Eve, a new lawyer working on a trial of the seven —cult leader Patrick and his followers accused of dropping 2 bombs killing 43 people.
She discovers evidence missed—— but someone doesn’t want this found. Suddenly her life is in great danger!

Eve Wren takes a job as a lawyer with the Crown Prosecution Service after she is fired from her firm after doing the right thing….doesn’t she know there’s no place for that in the law?!?!!? (I’m a lawyer too.). She’s assigned to what is probably the biggest criminal trial seen in England in decades (because typically those in charge put the new kid on that. Happens all the time.)

The case? Cult leader (ooh, yeah!) Patrick Nye runs the Decorous cult, which is non-religious, anti-wealth and anti-Hollywood. He was thought dead for many years, but now he and six of his surviving followers are put on trial after detonating two bombs in a London theatre/celebrity event that killed forty-three and injured many others. The case against the defendants appears very clear until Eve finds evidence that calls everything into question. And she shoves it in a crate and sends it away like the last scene in “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” never to be seen again, because these are crazy cult bombers and we want a conviction, right? Oh, not that good girl Eve!

Well, obviously I was interested in this book because of the cult, but, sadly, there was almost nothing about it in the book. There is a lot about a survivors group and all that is OK. Eve’s s little goody goody for my taste. I would definitely be one of those “bending the law the fit my needs” types. So it would likely be prison for me. I thought I had figured out two bad actors and I was wrong about both, so there’s that….I preferred the secondary characters to Eve.

This is meant to be the first in the Eve Wren series, I’m not sure I would read on. Nothing really distinguishes Eve from any other lawyer protagonist.

I’m so glad to have received this book as an ARC through NetGalley in return for a positive review!

I am truly a sucker for a good crime mystery book and this checked all the boxes! I’m so glad a such horrific event was able to be rationalized through the multiple timelines and great narratives of this book. I have also had my fair share of looks into cults and this book definitely scratched that itch. I’d highly recommend this quick read for those who are quick to watch the latest cult documentary on whichever streaming platform they choose.