This is my second Caitlin Weaver's book and my favorite one! It covers everything from marriage, school dynamics, relationships, toxicity, drama, family, friendships, enemies, secrets, and more. The story follows three moms who bonded after a PTA meeting and got almost volun-told to work together. The heart of this book is a shocking secret that could impact their lives and the whole school. The book is narrated from several points of view, and the characters are relatable and flawed (like we all are). This book established me as a Caitlin fan!

I strongly recommend Things We Never Say! Get it today. You will not regret it. It's an addicting, enjoyable read you can finish in one weekend. Promise!

If I had to rank this book, it would be a 4.5-star book.

Fun fact: some funny and awkward moments in this book make it extra enchanting.

Absolutely brilliant! I devoured this book in less than a day. It gripped me from the first few pages and kept me intrigued and interested throughout. The characters are so well formed that you feel you know them and their families. Each of the three woman have a secret and no friends but forced to work together on the school gala fund raising, they coalesce as a team and support each other. The husbands and families are all three dimensional and the tension ratchets up throughout the story. A thoroughly enjoyable well written book.

This story revolves around three women who get stuck together planning the big Civitas Gala for their childrens’ elite school. They are not friends. They are dreading it, but as they begin meeting to plan their school’s big centennial celebration, they start to discover many things. Not only about each other, but underhanded dealings in this school of big wigs and big money.

I loved how the chapters jumped from one woman’s perspective to the others. And hated it. The author was great at leaving you hanging with that character’s story for a few chapters while you moved on to the next woman’s life. It reminded me of getting a massage. I hate when the masseuse stops with one area, but love when they get to the next. That’s how I felt with these characters and their lives that look perfect from the outside, but are the polar opposite when you look beneath the surface. This was a fantastic story that I could hardly put down. I want more!

4.5* I really enjoyed this! The plot highlights the strength of female friendships, showing how the women supported each other through scandal and deception. It was a fast paced read about the price of perfection and the unbreakable bonds between women.

Thank you to Netgalley and Storm Publishing for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

this book was so much more than a basic thriller. encompassing the lives of three mothers dealing with three scandals, they all find friendship, sisterhood and answers amongst each other. if you enjoyed big little lies, which I surely did, then you’ll definitely enjoy things we never say! there’s something comforting about having great friends to walk through those life hardships with and bring to light the negative things while piecing together happiness.

Yep. This book confirms it’s always the quiet ones! I am a thriller seeker and this book definitely gave me my fix! The story line *chef kiss* ; and then that twist! Never saw it coming and if you say you did your lying! Well done; and beautifully written!

Three women form an unlikely friendship while they plan a gala at their elite private high school. Rhea is a queen bee super mom who runs the PTA and has a big secret in her past; Maggie is a relationship therapist struggling with her own marriage; Anna is the headmaster's wife -- and for a not-really-a-spoiler-spoiler: he is a terrible person. They accidentally uncover a scandal that could have devastating effects on their lives.

Readers should know going in that this is definitely NOT a thriller (despite the very thriller-y cover font). I didn't have the synopsis handy when I started reading on my kindle, so I kept waiting for something crazy to happen. I enjoyed all three of the main characters (especially Maggie) and thought their developing friendship was well-depicted, but the scandal is pretty spelled out from the start so it was pretty clear where everything was going. I would have loved a few more surprises!

I really enjoyed this book; it was a solid 4 star read! I love thrillers that have to do with multiple people/families because there is so much tension in how everything is interconnected. They always keep me so engaged and on the edge of my seat and this was no difference. It gave me all the suspense and drama I wanted - very much along the lines of Big Little Lies and Little Fires Everywhere!

The friendship that formed between the 3 moms made me very happy - they were all struggling behind closed doors so much and felt that they didn't have anyone in their corner, and then they found each other. It didn't feel cheesy to me whatsoever, just very heartfelt and a nice respite from the craziness that enveloped all of their lives/marriages etc.

I would definitely recommend this to a friend - perfect for lovers of Liane Moriarty! A fantastic quick read that I could not put down. I would absolutely love to read more by this author. Thank you so much to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for this eARC!

Three moms of kids in the same school are thrown together reluctantly to work on a project. Each brings their own baggage and set of problems as they discover troubling facts about the administration of the school. Not quite a mystery, but more an unraveling of facts, and the emotions that each one of these mothers must deal with. Not only they, but their children and their spouses, are affected by the unscrupulous ways and deceit of the powers that be. What would I do in their situation? Would I have the courage and will to try to set things right? Especially if my husband was involved, and my actions would affect my children and others in the school? This book will grab your attention and keep it. Thank you to NetGalley for the advance read copy.

What a good "good for her read"!
It lagged a bit in the beginning, but once getting to know these women it's more heartbreaking every chapter until the end!

This is the second book I’ve read by Caitlin Weaver. Just like her first book, this is a solid book, though nothing super memorable. I found most of the plot to be fairly predictable, but I did enjoy watching it all unfold. I liked seeing the issues plaguing not only the parents but the younger generation, as well, since I’m a sucker for an inter-generational story.

If you like domestic thrillers, you’ll love this book.

This book has interesting characters, topics, and issues. But, you can see most things coming, and it doesn't have big twists. Either way, I enjoyed the three POVS and they way it all turns out. Thank you, Netgalley and Storm Publishing for sending me this ARC.

This is my second book by Caitlin Weaver. An emotional and thrilling story involving three women who become friends while each carries a life-changing secret. It’s well-written with a cast of varied characters and some great surprises. I loved Anna, Maggie & Rhea and felt connected to them throughout.
A thought-provoking novel that is a combination of women’s fiction and domestic thriller making it an engaging read.
I enjoy character-driven stories with emotional depth and this book nails it.
Thank you to the publisher for the opportunity to read this advanced copy. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

A fast-paced thriller that has it all - dark academia, female friendship and empowerment, and secrets galore. TWNS shows just how far women can go when they band together and show one another unconditional care and acceptance. Though we wanted to hate Rhea for seeming to have it all, TWNS peeled back the layers of this complex character, revealing her to be a strong, compassionate woman who took her moral compass very seriously. We saw radical acceptance again through the eyes of Maggie as she learned her husband's secrets, and above all, with all 3 characters, we saw that a mother's love rises above everything else. This was both powerful and thrilling - a must-read!

I really enjoyed this domestic non-fiction, mystery. This gave me Big Little Lies vibes! I flew through this book around the 40% mark and didn't want to put it down. I couldn't wait to find out the ending of this book and what would happen within each women's lives.
Thank you to Netgalley and Storm Publishing for a copy of this e-book in exchange for an honest review.

Okay, Caitlin Weaver is quickly becoming one of my very favorite authors. She is one of the best in exploring the stories of motherhood in the contemporary era. Things We Never Say focuses on three women who are all mothers at an elite private school and who come together to plan a charity gala. Quickly, the secrets that they are all hiding began to exposed. I absolutely tore through this book, and I was a bit sad when I finished it because it was such an enjoyable read for me.

Thank you to NetGalley for letting me read this book early!

I really enjoyed this book. Normally I go for something with murder in it, but the secrets and lies in this held me captive. The author does a great job at helping you picture the three main characters. I think Rhea stood out to me most. There were plenty of unexpected twists and turns! I am giving this book 4.5 stars, it was a doozy!

This was a wonderful book about three women who get paired up together to organize their childrens elite private schools gala. They seem to not have much in common at first glance but each has something to hide that could ruin their lives. I loved the friendship that developed between the three main characters. This book was full of twists and turns and I could not put it down! Will be on the lookout for more from this author in the future.

Caitlin Weaver’s Things We Never Say is a gripping and emotionally charged thriller that peels back the layers of seemingly perfect suburban lives to reveal a web of secrets, lies, and simmering tensions. At its heart, this novel explores how far people are willing to go to protect their reputations and the facades they've carefully built, making it an enthralling read for fans of psychological suspense and domestic intrigue.

The story centers around Anna, Maggie, and Rhea—three women who, on the surface, appear to lead picture-perfect lives. Anna, the quiet and reserved mother, stands out as the most enigmatic. While she plays the role of a supportive wife to her husband, the headmaster of a prestigious school, her silence hides a much darker reality. Anna’s character is carefully constructed, and her arc throughout the book is one of gradual unraveling as she grapples with the secrets she’s held for so long. What makes Anna compelling is the tension between her desire to protect her family and the growing pressure to expose the truth, especially as the school scandal comes to light.

Maggie and Rhea serve as excellent foils to Anna’s character, each with their own burdens. Maggie, a relationship therapist who ironically struggles with her own crumbling marriage, embodies the theme of outward appearances versus inner turmoil. Her journey is one of confronting the disconnect between her professional life and personal reality, and her vulnerability makes her both relatable and sympathetic. Rhea, on the other hand, exudes wealth and confidence, but her troubled past lingers just beneath the surface, threatening to destroy her well-crafted image. The dynamics between these three women are one of the novel’s greatest strengths, as Weaver skillfully portrays the complexities of female friendship, loyalty, and betrayal.

The plot takes a thrilling turn when the women stumble upon a deeply buried scandal at the school. This discovery sets off a chain reaction that threatens to topple not just their own lives, but the entire community’s sense of normalcy. Weaver builds tension masterfully, with each chapter adding new layers of suspense as the women delve deeper into the school’s secrets. The pacing is relentless, and the stakes are raised with every new revelation, pulling readers into a high-stakes mystery that keeps them guessing until the very end.

What sets Things We Never Say apart from other thrillers is the emotional depth of its characters. Anna’s internal conflict, in particular, adds a layer of psychological complexity to the narrative. She is not just navigating the external crisis of the scandal but also confronting the moral dilemma of whether to reveal the truth and risk everything or continue living a lie. This moral ambiguity is at the heart of the novel, making readers question what they would do in her position.

Weaver also touches on themes of power, privilege, and societal pressure. The school’s centennial gala serves as a symbolic backdrop to the story, representing the elite world the women inhabit and the expectations that come with it. As the gala approaches, the tension mounts, and Anna’s decision becomes even more urgent. Will she expose the truth and risk destroying her family’s reputation, or will she continue to protect her husband at the expense of her own integrity?

Things We Never Say is a thought-provoking and intense thriller that will appeal to readers who enjoy intricate character studies set against a backdrop of suspense. Caitlin Weaver deftly weaves together themes of deception, loyalty, and the lengths people will go to protect their secrets. With strong, multi-dimensional female protagonists and a plot filled with twists and turns, this novel keeps readers on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating what will happen next. Fans of psychological thrillers and domestic dramas won’t be able to put this one down.

I love stories about strong women who stand up for themselves. At the start the 3 women in this book, Anna, Maggie and Rhea don't really stand up for themselves, but by the end they most certainly do! Thrown together on a committee not really knowing each other, they form a bond that cannot be broken. My heart went out to Anna, I won't say why since it would give away part of the story. I could not put the book down, I needed to find out what happened next. Great weekend read just make sure you have free time to read it - you won't want to put it down!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This review is based on an ARC from NetGalley, courtesy of the publisher.