This was such a fun read! It kept me interested from beginning to end!

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for the ARC.

3.5 ⭐️ rounded up!

this book hooked me right from the start. i found the idea of Poe’s podcast really intriguing, and i absolutely loved the writing style; especially the short chapters, which made it a fast and easy read.

however, as the story went on, it started to lose its grip on me. the plot began to feel unrealistic, and the main character didn’t feel believable or relatable. honestly, Bailey the dog ended up being my favorite character! 🙊

while the overall concept of the plot was interesting, it felt a bit overdone and could’ve worked better as a shorter story. the twist was also quite predictable.

This was a great book! The podcast type element was entertaining and the story was well played out! I rarely rate a thriller 5 stars but this one was deserving. I will definitely be picking up more books from this author. Highly recommend !

Started out with bang, and ended up being
an enjoyable read. The alternating timelines were easy to follow! Love a good revenge plot, especially when the fear of the unknown is there! The story follows Poe Webb, who has a podcasts called Tell Me What You Did. It is very successful, but suddenly she receives a call in from a guest that is taking credit for a crime that rocked her world 17 years ago. Story dragged just a bit, but I am still interested in more from this author and enjoyed this book.

I fully enjoyed this mystery thriller from Carter Wilson. Main character, Poe is a podcaster, coaxing horrible secrets out of her guests. But she is harboring a pretty awful secret of her own. And one of her guests knows all about it. The book has some stalker aspect to it and I love to originality of the plot. I would recommend this to any true crime fan and those that like an exciting thriller.

Poe is a famous true crime podcaster and is well known. Although she keeps her subject anonymous she cant guarantee his followers wont come after the person online. Poe has a good thing going for her until one day someone pops up as a guest and she is thrown through a loop hole. This individual claims that they are her mothers killer. But Poe knows that isnt true because she killed him years ago. Poe is thrown into a mess of the century and trying to figure out what is true and what isnt. For Poe this is all about finding out what is really going on and in the end how much does that matter when someones life is in danger.

This was an incredible book and once I started I could not put the book down! I thought I figured out what was going on but man was I wrong and man did this take me on a roller coaster. I was impressed with how the flashbacks were incorporated into the book and that it didnt feel choppy like sometimes books do. I was on the edge of my seat and would highly recommend this book.

Book Review: Tell Me What You Did by Carter Wilson

In Tell Me What You Did, Carter Wilson delivers a spine-chilling, psychologically rich thriller that expertly blurs the line between justice and vengeance. With a premise that hooks from the first page, this novel takes readers deep into the shadowy terrain of memory, trauma, and the dangerous weight of secrets.

Poe Webb, a true-crime podcaster with a haunted past, is used to anonymous confessions. But when a guest claims he murdered her mother—a crime she believed she had already avenged—her world spirals into chaos. What follows is a taut, twist-laden cat-and-mouse game, as Poe is forced to unravel a web of lies and reexamine everything she thought she knew about her past, and herself.

Wilson masterfully paces the narrative, alternating timelines and perspectives, while interweaving podcast transcripts and multimedia elements that lend the story a cinematic edge. The novel’s structure—clever without being gimmicky—keeps the tension razor-sharp and the reader constantly off-balance.

Poe is a standout protagonist: deeply flawed, morally ambiguous, and relentlessly compelling. Her inner turmoil is as gripping as the external threats she faces, and her descent into obsession feels both believable and heartbreaking. Opposite her, the antagonist exudes a cold, calculating menace that makes every interaction a study in psychological warfare.

Thematically, the novel probes the ethics of retribution, the fragility of truth, and the scars left by childhood trauma. Wilson resists easy answers, instead crafting a morally complex narrative that lingers long after the final page.

Tell Me What You Did is not just a thriller—it’s a dark, emotionally charged exploration of guilt and identity, wrapped in a plot that never lets up. Propulsive, chilling, and smartly constructed, it is a must-read for fans of Gillian Flynn, Lisa Unger, and psychological thrillers that go far beyond surface scares.

Verdict: ★★★★½
A boldly written, emotionally resonant thriller with a biting edge and a protagonist you won’t forget.

I loved this book so much I couldn’t put it down. I really enjoyed the podcast element of this story, and the pacing had me hooked the entire time.

I've never read a mystery/thriller book with a podcast setting and this made me curious of the book. I find it unique and fascinating.

Poe Webb is a famous podcaster for people to confess their crimes. The podcast is her way of hopefully finding the person who murdered her mother.

The POV jumps between the present and the live stream that Poe will do with a guy named Ian Hindley who claims to be the murderer of her mother. At first it's just about Ian confessing to how he murdered Poe's mother but then it turns out to Poe confessing to her crimes. This made the story riveting since the podcaster becomes the confessor and the listeners are engrossed about it. This is also Poe's way of getting her listeners sleuthing about Ian and her getting to him sooner or later.

The story slowly builds up and it makes reading more interesting. However, due to this it makes the readers have an idea of what is happening or what is going to happen. In which case to me, I was able to speculate where Ian would be and who Leo would be.

Overall, it's an entertaining story and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to read something new and who loves mystery/thriller.

With podcasts all the rage now, the main characters mother has been killed but never brought to justice. She starts a podcast where “killers” can call in and confess to qtheir crimes…. Until one day someone calls in and says they killed get mother. This book is a creepy cat and mouse game. Highly entertaining.

Tell Me What You Did is a chilling, high-stakes thriller that begins with a cryptic message and a terrifying ultimatum. When a successful true crime podcaster is targeted by an anonymous tormentor who claims to know her darkest secrets, she’s forced into a twisted game of psychological cat-and-mouse. As she races to uncover who is behind the threats—and why—they escalate into real-life danger, dredging up a past she thought she’d left behind. With time running out and trust in short supply, the lines between truth, guilt, and justice begin to blur.
This was a good thriller that truly kept me on the edge of my seat. Carter Wilson crafts an unsettling and disturbing atmosphere—the kind you want in a thriller—where nothing feels safe and no one is above suspicion. The pacing was tight, the tension constant, and the twists hit just right. I especially appreciated how the story tapped into the world of true crime podcasts, making it a great pick for fans of that genre. It delivered a satisfying mix of psychological depth and heart-pounding suspense that made for a gripping, immersive read.

I loved this book so much. I thought the podcast trope couldn’t be turned on its head but then I read this! I didn’t see the ending coming at all and I love this author so much! Can’t wait to read more

3/5 Stars:

While I enjoyed this book, I wouldn’t say there’s anything that stands out too much. The podcast element has started to really pick up on a lot of books and while this was interesting, I found myself skipping a lot of chapters to get to the end. I think this book would have benefited from being shorter as the a lot of it felt like fluff and I wasn’t sure I was rooting for anyone except MC’s father.

I may give the author another chance, but it seemed to be needlessly gory and relied too much on the plot devices (mainly the podcast angle). Overall still enjoyable but very nearly ended as a DNF..

I loved loved this book. I couldn’t put it down, I read it in one day. I feel fans of Lisa jewel will love this as well

This book was suspenseful, creepy and kept you gnawing on your nails wondering what would happen next. Poe has a podcast that people come on to confess their secrets. Until she is confronted by a man claiming to be the man that murdered her mother when she was a child. Poe doesn't think that is possible because she killed him herself, or so she thought...

I initially couldn't get into this book as i couldn't understand why anyone in their right psychotic mind would want to go on a video and recorded podcast to tell thousands of people what their crimes were with no protection from the police but but once i got over this initial hurdle and pretended that insane people do weird things i really enjoyed this book. It was gripping in the right places, the storyline was ok but i did guess the twist. It was easy to read and flowed well.
The short chapters added to the suspense of the storyline and who doesn't love a book with short chapters.
I liked how the transcript was added at different points in the story rather than at the end.
I also liked how it wasn't a skip off into the sunset happily ever after ending as well- it added some reality and grit to the book.

"Tell Me What You Did" by Carter Wilson is a relentless and chilling psychological thriller that expertly ratchets up the tension from its opening pages. This novel is a masterclass in suspense, delving into the dark corners of past mistakes and their inescapable consequences.
"Tell Me What You Did" is an ideal read for fans of dark, twisty thrillers that delve deep into the human psyche. If you enjoy a suspenseful journey filled with secrets, betrayals, and a constant sense of unease, this book will undoubtedly keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you thinking long after you've turned the final page.

The host of a true crime podcast where criminals can anonymously confess has her life turned upside down when one of her guests confesses to being the host's mother's murderer. The problem is.... she killed her mother's murderer. This suspenseful story about confessions and the pain that can come with truth kept me glued to the page. Alternating between the host's POV and transcripts of the podcast, this book contained twists and did well at breadcrumbing to the solution.

This was a fun, fast-paced thriller with short chapters that made the story addicting to read. It wasn't exactly a groundbreaking plot, but it held my attention and kept me guessing, even though there weren't a ton of plot twists. It was actually kind of refreshingly straight forward in a way. It was a solid popcorn thriller if you're in the mood for that.

I read an ARC of this book from NetGalley. All comments are my own.

Tell Me What You Did is a gripping psychological thriller that asks one haunting question: how well do we really know our past—or ourselves?

Carter Wilson weaves a dark, emotionally charged story around Poe Webb, a true crime podcaster whose search for truth turns into a chilling personal reckoning. The novel masterfully blends podcast transcripts, dual timelines, and raw inner monologue to create an immersive experience that feels both modern and intimate.

What makes this book stand out isn’t just its suspenseful plot or twisty revelations—though those are delivered in spades—it’s the way it forces readers to sit with uncomfortable truths: about guilt, justice, and the lies we tell to survive.

Fast-paced but layered, Tell Me What You Did is not just a thriller—it’s a mirror held up to grief, revenge, and memory. Highly recommended for those who like their mysteries with emotional depth and moral ambiguity.