The podcast concept was wildly interesting and I really liked Poe as a narrator. The one thing I struggled with is how some of it felt repetitive like the confession to her father, Ian and her partner. Overall enjoyed it though!

This book was so full of twists and shocking reveals.

Poe Webb hosts a podcast that invites people to come on and share things they've done. Often criminal. While the confessor knows that this might lead to their arrest, so many are eager to share, to unburden themselves or brag.

When a man known as Ian Hindley wants to be on the show, both her tech manager Kip, and Poe know something's off. Kip, who Poe has been dating for 2 years, urges Poe to forget this guy, to not let him on the show. His initial impression for Poe is "creepy". But Poe is curious and invites Ian Hindley to confess.

Hindley's confession that he killed Poe's mother sends her into a tailspin. Especially when he won't go away, insisting on more screen time, inserting himself into Poe's life as a dark, haunting presence. The past comes back to hover over Poe, making her tell secrets she's kept for over 17 years.

Who's truth is more compelling?

Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pin Press for the ARC of this one. It's delightfully different from things I've read before, so I'm glad it was brought to my attention because this was one I could have easily missed.

I devoured this one—it was CREEPY. I literally had to check my closet and shower for murderers after reading!

Poe runs a podcast where people confess their crimes, but when someone from her past calls in, she’s pulled into a terrifying game of cat and mouse. And he starts stalking her.

This book kept me on edge. Poe has secrets of her own, and the way the story jumps between timelines builds so much tension. I won’t spoil anything, but trust me—just read it.

Big thanks to NetGalley

A podcast that allows people to call in and confess their crimes.. count me in. This book was so freaking fun and I loved the premise of it. I will admit this book is better to go in blind so you can get the full effect. It was creepy, engaging, and dark. I was fully invested in this book and could not wait to figure out where this was going. I 1000% recommend this book, especially if you are someone that loves podcasts, creepy feelings, and of course twisty murder plots. Don't hesitate on this one!

Thank you to NetGalley for the chance to read an early copy of this book. Book was fine, really good if you like the genre! I would read more from this author.

This book is a dark, pulse-pounding thriller that had me checking my locks and sleeping with the lights on! Poe Webb, a true crime podcaster, is used to hearing confessions—until a caller claims to have murdered her mother. But Poe knows he’s lying, because she already killed the man responsible… or did she?

With short, addictive chapters, an eerie villain, dual timelines, and jaw-dropping twists, this book gripped me from page one and never let go. The suspense is relentless, the tension suffocating, and the writing razor-sharp. If you love cat-and-mouse thrillers with a morally grey protagonist, it is a must-read.

Tell Me What You Did takes the passion and fascination with true crime podcasts and combines it with "I Know What You Did Last Summer."

Poe is a podcast host. She gives people time to confess their crimes to her every week. But does she have something to confess?

It's when a surprise guest claims to be part of her past and also know some of her secrets that a serious game of cat and mouse begins.

I read this book on an afternoon when I needed a distraction and this fit the bill.

Wilson's main character is flawed and dark, but the reader can still connect and urge her to overcome the situation. The villain is a little too evil-- but that plays perfectly into the book's story and the fallibility of memories and people and urges.

In Poe and her adversary and the people in her corner we meet people forced to face the truth and their truths in order to find a way out of the other side.

It's a dark and twisty ride.

This was a heart-pounding page turner for sure. Told partially in a podcast interview format, it was riveting! I was able to guess a few of the mysteries, but still loved how they were revealed. Definitely will be recommending as a must-read thriller.

I blew through Tell Me What You Did in two sittings. What a genuinely scary book! The tension buildup was fantastic and I love that Poe was a very complex character that you still root for. And I loved her dog. I have a hard time listening to podcasts (especially about true crime/murder) but for some reason I enjoy reading about them! I’m really glad that the synopsis didn’t give away much because you should go in blind with this book. I’ve never read anything by Carter Wilson but I will definitely check out more of his work now.

Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for providing this arc in exchange for my honest review.

Well, hello creepy, perfectly unhinged Poe Webb!

I am that suburban woman who listens to true crime podcasts--maybe not as frequently as some of my friends, but I was intrigued by the premise of this story based on my personal listening habits. My brain sucked it in in part current-timeline of podcasts and part remember-the-days of "secrets" phone lines where people could call in and leave their darkest secrets to be aired by a radio dj somewhere out there. Creepy, yeah? Yeah.

I burned through it and it left me unsettled at the end in the best-worst ways possible that I wish all psych-suspense thrillers could. I a world of "AITA?", this is a storyline of "ESH" but you can't look away from the train wreck. Solid pacing, writing, and storyline threads being tied up.

Thanks to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the opportunity to preview this title in exchange for my honest review.

Stepping into the world of Carter Wilson's "Tell Me What You Did," I was immediately intrigued by the premise: a true crime podcaster, Poe Webb, navigating a landscape of anonymous confessions and hidden truths. The concept of a show where individuals confess their darkest deeds, coupled with Poe's own buried secret, promised a thrilling ride. However, my experience was somewhat mixed.

Poe Webb is a compelling, albeit flawed, protagonist. Her profession, built on extracting confessions, creates a fascinating paradox when she's forced to confront her own past. The twist—a caller claiming to be the man she believes she killed—sets the stage for a psychological cat-and-mouse game. As noted by some early reviewers, the podcast element is a strong point. It adds a layer of modern, digital-age suspense, echoing the real-world fascination with true crime podcasts. I found the incorporation of this medium to be effective in creating a sense of immediacy and intimacy, drawing me into the callers' narratives and Poe's internal struggles.

However, as I progressed through the book, I found myself grappling with the pacing., The tension didn't consistently maintain the level of suspense I anticipated. While the psychological elements were present, the overall impact felt somewhat diluted. I really felt that the "thriller" aspect was not as strong as I had hoped.

The exploration of moral ambiguity—are murderers always the bad guys?—is a recurring theme in Wilson's work. This question, central to "Tell Me What You Did," certainly provoked thought. Poe's actions, driven by trauma and a desire for self-preservation, challenge conventional notions of justice. However, I felt the execution of this theme could have been more impactful.

While I appreciated the intricate plot and the psychological depth of the characters, the pacing and overall tension didn’t quite live up to my expectations. I gave the book 2.5 but rounded actually rounded down for Goodreads purposes (which is something I do NOT do). The podcast effect was a unique and engaging element, but the overall narrative fell slightly short of delivering the intense thriller experience I was hoping for.

In summary, "Tell Me What You Did" presents a compelling premise and a complex protagonist. While the podcast element and exploration of moral ambiguity are strong points, the pacing and overall tension may leave some readers wanting more. While I appreciate the opportunity to read the book, provided by Carter Wilson, Poisoned Pen Press and NetGalley, I felt I was just left wanting more from the book.

Poe’s mother was brutally murdered when she was young. One night on her podcast a man is claiming to be the murderer! Poe is shocked and angry. Who is this man? What does he want? Could it be the man who murdered her mother? And who was the man she killed in his place?

I loved the back and forth between the characters. Poe’s character was very relatable in her situation. Well written and thought out! I was honestly a little shocked at the ending.

Thank you NetGalley for letting me read this ARC!

I loved the storyline and thoughtful dialogue within the characters as far as development of their personas. Poe Webb, is a relatable character who hosts a popular true crime podcast, and invites people to anonymously confess crimes they've committed to her audience. She can't guarantee the police won't come after her "guests," but her show grants simultaneous anonymity and instant fame—a rare combination that's proven difficult to resist. This instantly makes you wonder and hooked. After an episode recording, Poe usually erases both criminal and crime from her mind. However, a familiar man appears on the show and all that she has tried to hide maybe slowly coming to light. Is there a deeper reason Poe loves true crime?

Definitely a must read!

This was a fantastic thriller. Twists, suspense, tension. The mystery was riveting. Right away, I was hooked with how odd this situation was, and things only increased, which had me on the edge of my seat.

2.5 stars

This is a middle of the road 2.5 stars and not a "I didn't like this" 2.5 stars.

I spent the majority of this book being more intrigued by who was being kept in the room and tortured than I was in the actual confessing and investigating. This did start to have a bit of a slasher movie feel to it and that, combined with the fast paced nature of the story, kept me interested until the end. I just think that there wasn't much mystery here and the ending could have been a lot darker and ambiguous.

<i>Tell Me What You Did</i> has the makings of a true thriller. When Poe's next anonymous guest on her podcast reveals he is her mother's killer, her whole world is upended. Poe had been on a mission years ago to find the killer and take matters in her own hands. He's gone but now how does this guy know things only Poe and the killer would know. Did she commit a crime on the wrongly accused?
The chapters alternate not only between Poe's current and past timelines but also adds in her podcasts with an interview format. The story told is a dark one about a girl's troubled life with some shocking twists mixed in to keep you guessing.

In this chilling and thought-provoking thriller, Poe Webb, a true crime podcaster who thrives on evoking anonymous confessions, finds herself at the center of the kind of story she usually tells. When a stranger claims he is responsible for the death of her mother, Poe becomes unsettled not just by what he says but also because she knows he’s not telling the truth. With her own secrets, she knows because she killed the person who took her mother’s life.

From its chilling premise to its continuous tension, this novel blurs the line between justice and crime. Poe is faced with the moral dilemma of how to expose a lie when she knows the truth has its own consequences. As the pace of the book quickens with anticipation, the novel keeps you engaged as Poe unravels information that threatens to uncover a secret from her past.

As Poe’s past collides with her present, the story brings unexpected twists and reveals that keep the reader hooked until the end.

This book was extremely addicting. The pace of the book made you not want to put it down. It felt like every time something happened, you needed to know what was coming next and it wasn’t what you thought. The way this book was written keeps you completely zoned in with an unsettling grip, especially the interactions between Poe and Ian.

The alternating from the beginning of the story unfolding and the podcast transcripts of Poe and Ian really set the book on edge for me. I honestly didn’t like Poe until that bomb drop of who her guest was then my perspective stuck in conflict. What’s interesting is the perspective dilemma of the protagonist from this moment on. Considering her perspective on the criminals who confessed to her and the disdain she had for their actions, were her actions in the same category as the people who confessed to her? Was her punishment justified? This sat in the back of my mind as it spun trying to justify rooting for her but in the end it was worth it.

This was my first book read by this author and I’m beyond excited to read what he has coming in the future. This was written well, thought out and seamed together perfectly. If you are a fan of psychological thrillers, I recommend putting this on your reading list.

A fast paced thriller that had me guessing until the end. I enjoyed the story build and the concept. What threw me off just a bit was the excessive use of the word fuck.

Poe Webb, the host of a well-known true crime podcast, allows individuals to anonymously admit to crimes they've committed on her show. When Ian Hindley appears on her show, she is convinced that he is her mother's killer. But she murdered him seven years ago. Did she?

This is a fast-paced thriller with a podcast format implemented into it. Written in a single POV and a non-linear timeline, the story is easy to follow yet engaging enough to keep me on my seat.

However, I don't like the main character's character development. Poe's character is downright confusing and complicated. She constantly switches between being morally-grey and morally-upright that it exhausted me mid-book.

Her character is also unlikeable and dumb (lol, aren't most characters in thrillers?). She even labeled herself as TSTL (too stupid to live). When faced with multiple threats, she still insisted on facing the dangers head-on instead of going to the police. Honestly, she makes me want to shake Poe and scream at her.

The final reveal was slightly disappointing as well. I figured out the twist early. What makes it even more disappointing is that Poe is a true crime podcaster and yet she didn't figure it out until the end (the connection did cross her mind but only slightly). I was literally shaking my head and tsk-tsking at this. Lol 🤣

Despite all this, this is still an enjoyable read. I even had had a few laughs with it. Absolutely appreciating the dark humour and dad jokes thrown in by the author. 🤣🤣 Definitely a popcorn thriller that I wouldn't mind snacking on from time to time.
𝓜𝔂 𝓻𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓰: ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5

Thank you @netgalley for this copy.

New to me author. This thriller had me glued til the end. Look forward to tracking more books from this author.