Told from multiple POVs, this is a domestic thriller about three women who become friends while working on a committee for their children’s private school. Each of them is dealing with problems in their personal lives and it shows that you never really know what is going on behind closed doors.

I always enjoy mysteries that revolve around academia and domestic relationships so this was right up my alley. I loved Caitlin Weaver’s last book, and this one was just as good.

I did notice quite a few typos/grammatical errors, but I’m sure that will be resolved by the time the book is published.

This was more of a domestic drama and it was a little bit too slow for me. I did want more of a thriller vibe and less secrets. I did think it was a little lengthy and thought it could've been less. The pacing also seemed off in the second part of the book, It was a good and fun read nonetheless.

Three mothers with different backgrounds, but who are connected through the school their children attend. 

Altough they don't like each other very much in the beginning, they are forced to work together on the celebration of the centennial of said school. They get to know each other and become friends, working together to achieve a common goal: uncovering a disgusting scheme.

When two of them confess what they are dealing with in their personal life, nobody could have guessed what went on behind closed doors of their friend.

I loved the setting of this story and found it original. I liked the way the characters dealt with their problems and the evolution they went through. 

The author switches between the POV of the three mothers which is a formula I always enjoy. 

I was soon completely engrossed in this engaging book. 5 stars

Thank you

Three mothers, each with their dark secrets, unite for moral support. When Anna, who was quiet and preferred to keep things to herself, unites with Maggie and Rhee, things begin to change for her. She suddenly finds the social setting that she so desperately needs. She is not the only one with a dark past she is trying to deal with.
Maggie is a relationship therapist struggling with her marriage when she suddenly faces an embarrassing problem. Rhea has been hiding her dark past with her husband, a past that can ruin her marriage. Anna’s situation is perhaps the most serious. Her home life is a disaster. She is living with an abusive husband, the well-respected headmaster of the town’s school, and she must suffer the abuse to protect his reputation.
Anna has a possible way out when the woman discovers a schoolwide scandal involving her husband. This puts her in a difficult position as the women move to break the scandal wide open to the public. Can she be a part of something that will destroy their lives and possibly their children?

Sometimes a story just comes together and works well. It blends the characters’ lives in a way that you feel connected and invested in them, and care when things go wrong. In Caitlin Weaver’s most recent book “Things we never say” Maggie, Rhea and Anna grow quickly from strangers to friends, overcoming their initial dislike and uncertainty of each other when they need to work on a shared project. I felt this same quickness in how I related to them. Although covering a relatively short period of time, the story is rich in detail and complexity and the secrets and lies that have been told, and start to unfold, shadow everything. The ending felt a little rushed, however this might be because I wasn’t ready to let go of the story. There is a lot of unexpected humour in the book which helps balance the tension and also just the pure yuck that is Jerry (Anna’s husband). Covering multiple issues with finesse, I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more by Caitlin (having already enjoyed her book “Such a good family”). Thanks to NetGalley and Storm publishing for letting me read an advance copy in exchange for my review. This is due for release in Australia on 27th September 2024.

This was a 6 star read! I was in absolute shock with this read! Fast, turns, shocking twist! I never saw the twist and could not put this down. Great read!

This book seemed like the perfect fit, however it fell a little flat of expectations. I wanted more of a thriller vibe, and less of a circle of secrets.

The writing was great and I enjoyed how it switched to each perspective of the women, however the storyline felt too out of taste for me.

Thanks for a chance to read this book!!

Things We Never Say is the next great read you should read! Pick this book up!! It won’t disappoint!

I think i just found one of my new favorite authors??
This 4 star read was jam packed with thrills and suspense. I devoured this book in 2.5 hours. This book should definitely be on your TBR if you love thrillers.

Wow is the first thing I have to say. I inhaled this book in less than 24 hours.
Anna, Maggie, and Rhea were instantly captivating. The three main leads were independent, different, and structurally- very easy to distinguish.
There were honestly so many twists and turns, I felt my heart pounding as I was switching between each woman's story...and then......
MORE SHOCKING TWISTS AND TURNS.
I truly cannot recommend this book enough- it was gripping, easy to fly through, and left me complete when I finished.

three women get together to host a gala for a private school. they find out a secret that involves one of their husbands. good story

This is my second book by Caitlin Weaver. I really enjoy her novels. I feel she writes about her topics in such a way that draws the reader into the story and makes them not want to stop reading... or at least for me. This was a story about mothers, friendship and secrets. There was a lot of drama with a bit of thrill in this book. I give it 4.5 stars!

Thank you to Storm Publishing and Netgalley for this arc.
Three women brought together to produce a gala event for a private school soon unearth a secret that could bring down one of their husbands. Each carries her own family secret as they soon find themselves becoming firm friends.
This book was a page Turner with very likeable characters in Maggie, Rhea and Anna. I loved how their friendship blossomed and the way they looked out for each other. This isn't a sinister thriller, nonetheless the story is captivating and definitely keeps you reading to uncover their secrets
The author writes a compelling plot and deals with true to life issues.
Trigger warning: domestic violence runs through the book and some scenes may be upsetting, yet are imperative for Anna's story and her strength.
Highly recommend this book

I'm in love with this author now. This book was so compelling. My heart was racing, deeply invested, couldn't put it down, obsessed to say the least. Immediately, went looking for other work of hers.

I kept screaming at my phone for the characters in this book.
Must read!

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this arc!

What a great book!! Such a good thriller/mystery! Perfect writing style and that plot twist!! PERFECT!!

This is the 2nd Caitlin Weaver book I’ve read & I enjoyed this one, as I did the first. It’s marketed as a mystery/ thriller & I wouldn’t really agree but it was a suspenseful read & well written. I’ll be looking for her next book!😁

Things We Never Say focuses on three very different women who find common ground when forced to work together on a school gala committee.

While this is touted as general fiction/mystery, it is much more on the general side. At its core, it is a story about the unseen (and sometimes heartbreaking) aspects of marriage and what we are willing to risk for those we love.

Rhea, Maggie, and Anna are each sympathetic characters in their own way, although they sometimes come across as caricatures: Rhea is the Type A Perfect Mom, Maggie is the Successful but Scattered Mom, and Anna is the Reserved Mom. As the story unfolds, so do the boxes they’ve been packed in.

The story itself is predictable; it is clear the husbands are also hiding something, and the book will be about the women helping one another overcome the problems in their marriages. Additionally, the pacing is off in sections where it almost feels like the author is rushing through sections.

While this will be an enjoyable read for fans of fiction books centering around domestic life, fans of true mysteries will be less engaged.

Everyone has secrets, but not all secrets carry equal weight. And as three very different women find out in this story, the consequences of some secrets can be utterly devastating.

Anna, Maggie and Rhea are three mothers whose children attend a prestigious private school in Atlanta. Anna's ties to the school are the strongest, given that she is married to the headmaster, Jerry.

So perhaps she has the most to lose when the three of them stumble across some unexpected and explosive information whilst they are organising the school's annual gala. Or does she? Because Anna's marriage is not quite as it seems...

This story delivers an engaging and insightful portrait of women's lives, their experiences of marriage and motherhood, and the value of female friendships. The pacing is at times a little irregular. But overall, this is well worth a read. It gets 3.5 stars.

Wow! I loved this! I couldn’t put it down and read during every free second I could spare. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC!

I enjoyed Things We Never Say. I loved the characters and storyline. There were points where I couldn’t put it down and had to find out what happened next. However, I do feel like the story is a little too long and drawn out. I feel like this is a solid 4/5.