This book is definitely more thriller than mystery. It had a VERY unique plot idea, but it was also so modern. Something that I could weirdly see happening in this time and age? The plot made it a great read!

A truly captivating read! A 4.5 out of 5 but I bumped it down because 5 is saved for books that don't leave my brain. A super unique plot with a few little twists! A fast paced thrill!

Thanks to Poisoned Pen Press and Net Galley for this ebook ARC.
This was the first book I've read by Carter Wilson and all I can say is WOW! I will definitely seek out other books by him. This was a heart pumping, physiological thriller that I just didn't want to put down.
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Wow! What did I just read? This book was so good! The creepy factor, the twist and turns, and I love a plot that incorporates a podcast. This was a fantastic, quick read. Thank you to netgalley for the ARC.

This is a fast paced “ripper” novel! I devoured this psychological thriller in one sitting! The main character, Poe, has a podcast where people confess their secrets. She has secrets of her own that started when she experienced a severe trauma at 13 years of age. Her revenge comes back to haunt her years later in this thriller!

Thanks to netgalley for this eArc!!

Wow this book had me right from the start . This was my first book my Carter Wilson but definitely not the last. This thriller was creepy, fast paced and had me wondering what was happening until the end. Loved it.

Wow! By far, this book is one of my favourite reads of the year. There's nothing like a good old-fashioned revenge thriller with a bad ass heroine to boot! I'm completely obsessed with the authours storytelling, and I can't wait to devour more by Carter Wilson.

Damn!! I have never read any of Carter Wilson's other stuff but this was a goooood one! Super faced paced, and kept me thinking what the hell is actually going on. I loved this book, it got me out of a reading slump for sure!!

Really interesting premise but for a thriller, the plot twists were really weak and I predicted/anticipated essentially everything. There wasn’t much suspense or surprise for me.

The format is interesting though, with the use of podcast dialogue (which also helped make it a fast read). It was interesting how the guy flipped the script on Poe. However the dialogue itself.. felt a little clunky. It just felt a little unnatural? Plus the logistics and legality of the podcast is confusing to me. Like, is that allowed?

Overall a pretty quick read, still enjoyed it. This would be fun to read for a book club or something. I’m curious to see what other people think of their decisions.

"Tell Me What You Did" is a great thriller with the creepiest scenarios right from the start. I liked that it was scary but the violence didn't' seem over the top. I started this one night before bed and waited to finish the next night. If you want to sleep well. Since I finished this I've been checking over my shoulder and jumping a bit at sudden noises and I love it!! Highly recommended. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

Pub Date: Jan 14, 2025

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3.5⭐️ I was entertained from start to finish, but all that build up for such a predictable reveal. I was disappointed. I enjoyed the short, addictive chapters and the animal love, but other than that .. Meh, it was ok. And even though it wasn’t a long book it still could have been shorter.. 😅

Poe watched her mother being murdered when she was a teen and has never uttered a word about what she saw that day. She now hosts a super successful podcast where she utters the words "Confess to Me" and her guests admit their most sordid secret.

Until one day someone demands she tells hers.

Dark & disturbing told in two parts - real time & a transcript from her own confession this is a good page turner that'll keep you guessing - Is he or isn't he?

The premise of this one truly dragged me in, but it just did not work for me. It was very predictable and the ending was very anticlimactic and truly came out of nowhere.

This book sounds like a gripping and eerie thriller with a fascinating premise. Poe Webb’s role as a true crime podcast host who offers anonymity to those confessing their crimes sets up a unique narrative foundation. Her show’s blend of secrecy and fame adds an intriguing layer of complexity to the plot, particularly when confessions are potentially linked to real-world consequences.

The premise of this book was terrific and it was mostly executed well. Overall, for me, the main character was not developed enough and the ending was lackluster. I did enjoy the dual narration with the podcast transcript. Despite being a long book it was a quick read. I did appreciate the father-daughter relationship and how sweet that was.

This book was sooooooo stinking good! It’s definitely going to be the MUST-READ psychological thriller of 2025! Right out of the gate it has several things I love – podcasts and a main character with a super cool name. The story goes back and forth between telling what happened leading up to the podcast and the podcast transcript of Poe’s confession. This is another sitting on the edge of your seat thriller. The author does an excellent job of building tension as you read. I loved Poe’s character! She was just an angry female and you know what? I can be an angry female. I have felt that unhinged feeling thanks to menopause. I also really liked the serial killer vibes Ian Hindley was giving. I thought this was a very original story. I mean what’s not to love about a good revenge/podcast confessions/murder story?

This was a fantastic read. The storyline is fraught with tension as a high stakes game of cat and mouse plays out. I've not read a thriller that had quite the plot as this one did. Poe Webb is a podcaster who hosts a show called "Tell Me What You Did" which allows the callers to confess their deepest, darkest sins. Poe has several rules, the caller gets to talk for 15 minutes without interruption and then if Poe feels they have told the truth, they can have a conversation. She has several hard stop topics - nothing to do with sexual violence and no hurting animals. Poe is a bit infamous herself as she witnessed her mother being killed as a young child and she was spared. Poe has her own confession that she keeps locked up tightly until a voice from her past comes knocking at her podcast door and her own confession is forced from her. The pages flew by as I absorbed Poe's story with deliciousy voyeuristic delight.

If you had the opportunity to avenge your loved one's death, if you came face-to-face with their killer, what would you do? Main character Poe Webb, a semi-famous podcaster who is equal parts sassy and morally gray, faces this question but with a twist: she already avenged her mother's death, but now is facing the wrath of a man alleging to be her mother's real killer. Chapters alternate between Poe's narrative and a jump to the future (or about the 75% mark of the book) to the transcript of a live-stream with the alleged killer. As the reader, you know that the live stream is inevitable, but you don't know what the fallout of it will be.

I found the backstory and set up of this thriller to be really intriguing. Poe is an interesting character because she's clever, flawed, loves wine and dogs (who doesn't?)--it's hard not to root for her even though we know she isn't the picture of innocence herself. I've read a lot of thrillers and I do love a shocking twist, but I hate a twist that's only shocking because it's outlandish. While I had a guess about the ending that turned out to be true, I prefer that over something ridiculous. Though my mind wasn't totally blown away by this one, I will say that I found the ending to be satisfying.

I want to thank NetGalley, the author, and publisher for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. I predict this one to be talked about A LOT in 2025 so mark your calendars for the release date!!

Thank you net galley for the early copy!

Tell Me What You Did is definitely one of my top 5 thrillers I’ve read this year. I love how the author jumped right into the story on page one and kept me invested in what was going to happen until the very end. The writing style was unlike anything I’ve read, I feel like this would be an amazing audio book. I had never heard of the author before, but I will be buying more from him.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was full of suspense and I loved Poe’s character. I did not put this down once. I couldn’t wait to see how everything turned out. I haven’t read any books by this author and I absolutely loved the writing style. I just ordered two other books by this author and I can’t wait to read them too!