I really enjoyed this book. It kept me engaged and it only took a few days to read. I think this is going to be a good book club option for several clubs. I plan recommending to my book friends and I look forward to reading more by this author.

Poe is the host of a true crime podcast where people anonymously confess their crimes. When one of her guests claims to be the man who killed her mother, Poe is forced to revisit her past and a secret she’s long buried. How can this man be her mother’s murderer, when Poe killed him herself?

This book takes places around Halloween, making it the perfect creepy read for October. The chapters are short and the story is fast paced. The twist isn’t shocking but the build up of tension between Poe and her mystery guest will keep you turning the pages.

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this ARC in exchange for an honest opinion.

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The book she is reviewing is: Tell me what you did

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Ⓟⓤⓑ 📅: January 2025

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What would you do if you're in Poe's shoes? You've been doing interviews for along time no story has shaken you until this guy comes and says he "k*lled your mom. 🫢

Cut the tape 📼.. neowwww

Poe was stuck because she knew that the person who did that to her mom was gone.. why? Because she knows the k*ller 🥴..

Secrets are being revealed by Poe, Kip(her bf), her father and it's like no one knows who.. who is?..

Who is this mysterious guy? What does he want?..

He wants your truth.. the truth you've been keeping such a big secret for years but now.. you are a contestant on your own show.. 𝑻𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒎𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒅𝒊𝒅.

The author did a great job by keeping you hanging from a cliff.. every chapter.. 100 chapters and it's worth every page turn. The plot twist that you didn't see coming. The secret her father revealed makes so much sense. .. but why? .. find out January 2025 when you grab your copy!

This book was a great read! I highly recommend it ‼️

This book was so atmospheric and creepy. The October/Halloween setting was perfect, the cat and mouse game between Poe & Ian was suspenseful, and the short chapters were just the icing on the cake. It was fast paced and so well-written! I devoured this one in two days because I just had to know what was going to happen. One of my top thrillers I’ve read this year!

intriguing, thrilling, exciting and so much more. this is my first read by this author and i loved what i read. i can't wait to read more!

fleshed-out characters. good plot to keep you flipping the pages. a story that is unputdownable in so many ways. complex twist.

Tell Me What You Did is the perfect example of a psychological thriller where the mystery aspect doesn’t consist so much as shocking plot twist, but in the slowly ramping tension that unnerves the reader in the best way. The short chapters are gripping and give that “just one more” feeling from beginning to end. The characters aren’t particularly likable, but they are compulsively readable. The setting is both ominous and oppressive, just the way I like a good creepy read to be. I feel Wilson really excels in this aspect; his atmospheres are truly another character all of their own in each of his books. If you’re looking for an eerie read that is gripping and cuts like a knife, give this one a try.

Poe has a podcast and she interviews people who confess their crimes.
Then it is Poe's turn to confess - but she has been forced to do so by her stalker.

This is a dark thriller. But totally gripping. The suspense kept me turning the pages late into the night.

I recommend.
4/5 stars from me

Thanks to Netgalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the book.

Tell Me What You Did by Carter Wilson is a dark and gripping psychological thriller. Poe Webb, a podcast host specializing in anonymous crime confessions, faces her worst nightmare when a caller claims to be the man who murdered her mother—a man she knows is already dead because she killed him herself. As Poe delves deeper, she must confront her own secrets while the line between truth and deception blurs. This book keeps you on edge with its suspenseful twists and intense narrative.

Tell Me What You Did is the second book I have read by Carter Wilson. I enjoyed settling back into his writing style which is tense and hard to put down, and keeps the pages turning. This is the story of Poe Webb, a 30 year old podcaster whose show has recently become very successful. Named "Tell Me What You Did," on her show Poe invites criminals to call in and confess their crimes.

She doesn't guarantee them anything but time to talk, and often her guests are later found because of listener tips to law enforcement. But Poe has a big secret and someone knows. When they turn the tables on Poe, she has to start confessing before it is too late.

I'm so glad I went into this one without reading much of the synopsis or any reviews. I had a blast and read this so quickly. If you're in the mood for a quick thriller that is full of tension and plays with the podcast, unlikeable MC tropes- this one does all of that and manages to keep it fresh.

The premise is interesting but unfortunately I was only able to read 50% and choosing to dnf. The chapters were short and easy to read, but a lot of the information could have been left out. It made the book very long and repetitive. I did skip to the end however to see how it ended, which was disappointing.

This book was gripping and hard to put down. It didn't feel like everything else you see out there, it felt very fresh. I really enjoyed this book!

Let me start by saying that I didn’t know what I was getting myself into when I began reading this book. Carter Wilson in an auto-buy author for me so it goes without saying that I will read the next book, and the next, and the next. (Although I just said it!) This book was fast-paced, petrifying, interesting, and full of creative talent.

Poe Webb is a podcast host who brings in those who want to confess a crime that they have committed. She can’t guarantee that the authorities won’t hear it, but people come on the show and it can make them famous instantly. Sometimes people just need their 15 minutes of fame, at any cost.

One day, a creepy guy calls in and claims to be the person who murdered Poe’s mother seventeen years ago. However, Poe knows this can’t be right; the killer is already dead. She knows this because she has a secret of her own; she killed her mother’s murderer. She allows him on the show and the head games begin. He wants her to confess to HER crime. Talk about turning the tables!

The plot thickens as the caller doesn’t just stop at the podcast interview, he wants to make Poe’s life miserable and then end her life. The game of cat and mouse begins. Poe must have a difficult talk with her father. He doesn’t want to relive anything but it’s imperative that she confess the truth of what happened 17 years ago. He also needs to know the truth about the slaying of the suspect years after her mother’s death. This caller is coming after her and everyone she loves.

The vivid descriptions of the violent acts in this book are terrifying. At one point, Wilson transported me to another dimension, as I could visualize the scenes the same as watching them firsthand. I had to pull myself back to the reality that I was sitting on my own couch reading. Wild!

In the middle of the book, during a conversation, we get a short recap of what was going on. This was great because if there was any misunderstanding of what was happening so far, it’s now clearly understood by the reader. The conclusion gave great closure and made sense. Another fabulous thriller that should definitely make it to the big screen or a limited series. There is so much here that it would be a shame not to use it for more.

Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the ARC of this book.

I really, really enjoyed this book! Tell Me What You Did is an unputdownable thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. Carter Wilson weaves a dark and chilling tale centered around Poe Webb, the morally grey antihero and host of the popular true crime podcast, Confess to Me. The concept of inviting people to anonymously confess their crimes is gripping enough, but when Poe’s own dark secret comes into play, the tension ramps up even more.

Hindley’s character is incredibly creepy, the perfect antagonist whose unsettling presence lingers throughout the book. Poe, on the other hand, is wonderfully complex. She’s flawed, conflicted, and driven by motives that make you question her ethics at every turn—yet you can’t help but root for her.

The twists and turns in the story kept me guessing, and I have so many opinions about what happened, especially regarding that ending! I can't wait to discuss this with my book club because I feel like everyone will have their own theories. This was my first Carter Wilson novel, but it definitely won’t be my last. Highly recommend for fans of psychological thrillers who love a suspenseful, character-driven narrative!

Thank you NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the advanced copy in exchange for this review.

Wow. I've never read a book by Carter Wilson before, and I have to admit the error of my ways. This was. . . Really great. Admittedly, I did kind of figure out who the man calling himself Ian Hindley likely was rather early on, but in no way did that detract from the excitement and tension of the story. There is so much I WANT to say about this, but I honestly believe the less I say, the better. I will say that I thought the ending was justified, including Poe's prison sentence. (If she'd gotten off free as a bird, I'd have a hard time believing such an ending). I was on the edge of my seat with this one; my husband had to pry my Kindle out of my hands several nights after I'd fallen asleep reading, because I adamantly refused to stop reading while I was conscious). I can't recommend this enough, and I plan to look up the author's previous titles. This is absolutely a must-read, and I will leave it at that.

This book was incredibly unique and captivating! I loved the protagonist Poe and her goal of getting people to confess their crimes on her podcast. It was such a great way to highlight her own guilt and overall character arc. I loved every page!

Tell Me What You Did is my first Carter Wilson read. What I loved about this book was the character of Poe, her relationship with her father, and her love of Bailey. She was a true badass and the reader will either hate her or love her for what she did in New York City. I will admit what I did not like about this book was how long it is. It seemed very drawn out, but I did finish it to see how the book ended and I will try Carter Wilson again. Thanks to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for an ARC in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. Rating: 3 stars Expected Publication Date: January 14, 2025

This is my first Carter Wilson book.

If an author can get me to read a 400+ page book in five hours, then it’s got my stamp of approval.
I’ve read a lot of the neutral and negative reviews and I get it, but I also think that a lot of reality needs to be suspended in order to truly enjoy thrillers. (Or any fiction in general? It’s not real. That’s kind of the point.)
And yes, contrary to some of the reviews, this was a thriller. I even looked up the definition to make sure. 🤓☝🏻

Poe was not very likable, but even in the Author’s Note, Wilson says the point isn’t for you to like the main character. He writes morally grey characters because they’re more complex. “Her situation should be one that readers will care about what happens at the end. You always want the reader to root for the hero, even if your protagonist is really an antihero.”

And on that note: unless you’ve personally witnessed what Poe witnessed at age 13, I’m pretty sure you have no say in how she reacts to things. 😂 Trauma literally changes your brain chemistry. Homegirl is just doing her best.

I’m not sure how I didn’t guess the plot twist. It’s been done before. I’ve read it before. But something about the suspense and the way Wilson writes made me blind to it. I really didn’t know who Ian was until like two lines before it was revealed.

Did I like any of the characters? Eh. Did I get hooked like a damn fish? Absolutely.

I’d definitely recommend this for true crime junkies (which I’m not), podcast lovers (which I’m not), and psychological thriller lovers (which I am).

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Thank you to Poisoned Pen Press and NetGalley for an advanced copy to review honestly!

Tell Me What You Did is not the thriller I was expecting. It is more a Trojan Horse treatise on justifiable homicide, guilt, retribution, and trust written in the style of a clickbait story.
I enjoyed the slow burn unfolding of the story interlaced with excerpts from Poe Webb's live stream podcasts with her nemesis. I was often tempted to skip to the end to find out what had happened. Don't do it! Trust me.
3 stars means that I liked it.
Thanks and my honest review to Netgalley for the ARC

While intriguing at the beginning, I soon lost interest in the plot and characters were boring. I only was able to get halfway through before I gave up. 1 star.

I am loving these new books that feature a main character as a podcast host. The narration is unique as it is told through the perspective of the host and of the listener.
This one kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end. The author did an outstanding job tying up any loose ends and I wasn’t left with any unanswered questions.
This one would be awesome in audiobook form. Overall would definitely recommend! Thank you to the publisher and Net Galley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.