Meghan Lally has done it again with No Place Left to Hide! This fast-paced thriller kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish—I genuinely couldn’t put it down. After reading her impressive debut earlier this year, I knew I had to get my hands on this ARC from NetGalley, and I was thrilled to be accepted.

The story is gripping, with twists and turns that kept me guessing until the very end. However, I’m rating it 4.5 stars (rounding up to 5) because, without giving away too much, most of the characters are quite unlikable. In addition, I felt the ending was a little unfair when it came to some characters.

That said, fans of high-stakes drama and tightly wound mysteries will absolutely love this one. Highly recommended!

My head is still spinning! What a ride! It definitely gives Pretty Little Liar vibes, and while I'm not always an avid YA reader, I enjoyed that show and really enjoyed this book. It was definitely action packed and a fun, easy read.

This was quick and easy read. If you have 6 uninterrupted hours, it can easily be read in a single sitting. This YA thriller is full of twists, turns and suspense. It was slightly predictable but I kept turning pages because I needed to see how it played out and to see if I was right. I really liked the plot and how the storyline progressed. The suspense truly had me on the edge of my seat and I don’t say that about a lot of thrillers. The highway scene had me chewing my fingernails. You could feel the surge of adrenaline right along with the characters. The characters were very well written and I thought the dual timeline worked very well in this story. I had a hard time trying to determiner who was “good” and who was “bad” in this story. You are led to feel sympathetic towards one character and disgust towards another but as you learn more about both characters, you start questioning whether any of them are really good people. All of their behavior is morally questionable. I found Brooke’s way of talking about her family in third person really annoying…”Goodwins do this and Goodwins don’t do that.” I could have really done without that but I do understand how it added to her character’s persona. All in all, this was a solid 4 star read. If you are into quick, easy, fast-paced, high tension YA thrillers, then I recommend you run out and grad this one on January 7th.

📖 Book Review 📖 Have I mentioned before how glad I am that my high school days are over (though I had a blast), the pressure of college and life ahead was a lot…and I did not even have Ivy League aspirations. The pressure for Brooke during her senior year leaves her no room for error, with everything to lose. This fast-paced, gripping thriller is full of twists and turns that will leave the reader wondering if the past will come back to haunt Brooke and shatter everything she has wanted and worked so hard for. Megan Lally delivers one captivating young adult novel!

A very good book for teenagers without being overly graphic or violent. I appreciated that the author toggled between two different periods of time but did so in a way where you were not having to guess on which period you were reading. The writing was in such a way that it was clear without being confusing. While the plot felt slightly predictable I appreciated the ending and did not have any questions or unresolved storylines.

Wow!! What a great YA thriller! Mean girls style, psychopath tendencies and a literal piece of evidence that some people would do whatever It takes to get what they want…and I mean WHATEVER It takes! Megan Lally has done It again with another great book!!

This was an entertaining ride. While I appreciated Megan Lally's debut novel more, this one still held considerable suspense and kept me engaged until the very end. I would recommend checking this one out for yourself.

No Place Left to Hide is the upcoming release from Megan Lally, author of That's Not My Name.

It's a quick and entertaining read. The plotting isn't as strong as in Lally's previous work, but fans of YA suspense will enjoy it!

This was a fast-paced thriller and I had fun reading this one! It was predictable at times, but I couldn’t put it down all the same. Can’t wait to read whatever this author writes next.

Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Fire for the ARC!

This fast paced thriller had me questioning everything I thought I knew! I loved the flash backs and the plot twist. I did predict a part of the twist during the beach party but I didn’t see the rest of the twist coming. Chefs kiss!

Thank you NetGalley! This was my first book by this author, and I loved it! I always enjoy the back and forth between past and present. What a great YA book

Brooke Goodwin is a lawyer’s daughter and Yale hopeful. An “incident” occurred that threatened to take down her family, so she needs to be careful to uphold their image until she leaves for college. When she starts getting threatening phone calls, she turns off her phone. But when she gets tailgated on a secluded road with no cell service, she needs to figure out how to survive and get home with no place to hide.

This story had more twists and turns than the roads in the book! I have found that I’m not as into books set in high school or college anymore, but this one held my interest. It had major Pacific Northwest vibes, family secrets, and friendship drama. I also think it was scarier that she was tailgated by a white Bronco - it reminded me of the OJ chase and had my heart racing!

Thank you to NetGalley for a free digital copy in exchange for my honest review!

I was so excited to be given the chance to read this book early! I loved her first one and flew through this one. It was fast paced and made you want to keep reading until you were done. I enjoyed the characters and the setting was in Oregon, and I knew a few of the places she mentioned. You can never go wrong with a high school setting and teenagers. Can’t wait to read another book by her if she writes another!

A YA thriller with mean girls vibes. Just how far will one girl go to ensure the downfall of her archnemesis? You'll be asking that question throughout this story and about multiple different characters of girls at this prep school.

No Place Left to Hide follows Brooke who works hard to maintain perfect grades, looks, and a perfect life. Especially after "the incident" threatened it all. Getting into her dream university offers her a fresh start. Her friends are throwing a part and she decides to go. After the party is over an old truck starts aggressively tailing Brooke and her best friend. Someone thinks they know the truth about "the incident" and they won't stop until it is all in the open. This drive brings out Brooke's worst fears. But she needs to survive.

This is Megan Lally's second book and the second one I have rated 5 stars. This is how you write a thriller! This was so good. This book had me on the edge of my seat. It has the perfect amount of drama and action. To be honest I did not know who to root for, which makes a great thriller in my opinion. Also, the ending of this book 10/10 no notes, I did not see that coming!!! Megan Lally is becoming my go-to YA thriller author. Do yourself a favor and read this one.

Thank you so much, Megan Lally, Sourcebooks Fire, and Netgalley for the ARC of this book. This comes out on January 7.

No Place Left to Hide is a captivating, emotionally charged novel that keeps readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. The story follows a protagonist trapped in a web of deception, where trust is elusive, and every decision carries weight. Lally’s vivid writing and strong character development draw readers in, making each twist and turn in the plot feel both suspenseful and personal. The book masterfully blends moments of high tension with quiet, reflective passages, allowing for deep emotional connection with the characters. Themes of self-discovery, resilience, and the lasting impact of one’s past are skillfully woven into the narrative, making it more than just a thriller but a poignant journey. For fans of gripping stories with complex characters and an unpredictable plot, No Place Left to Hide is a must-read that will resonate long after the last page.

This was an ARC from NetGalley. I became a fan of Megan Lally with her debut "That's Not My Name", and the amazing twist. I was hoping this would be very similar, but this story did not hit the same. I will say it is a very fast paced read that gets right into the action. Unfortunately, several of the twists were predictable, and the story is lacking in the build up of the why for character motivation, or it just seemed silly to me. It is just entitled, whiny, high school girls. I finished feeling a bit disappointed. Ok read, nothing memorable. #netgalley #noplacelefttohide #vengeance #ya #queenbee

The last 80% of this book is unhinged. Unhinged, Itell you!! And in keeping with that theme, I abruptly haulted a late night reading binge 30 minutes before the end to go to sleep even though I wasn’t particularly tired just to prolong the vibes.

That being said, I was deeply annoyed throughout most of this book. While reading, I went from thinking “Is this main character kind of unlikable?” to “Oh no. She is VERY unlikable.” to “Is this the most delusional self aggrandizing person to never walk the earth?”

Her father is a lawyer but she acts like his potential nomination to a county judgeship somehow makes them untouchable American royalty? The entire town acts like they’re the freaking Kennedys or something. It’s really very strange. Throughout the entire book, Brooke and her friends say little taglines about her family CONSTANTLY. It’s truly overkill. No pun intended. I was shocked to see that Goodwin was only said 66 times in the book because I felt like it came up on every single page. Here are just a few:
- [ ] Goodwins are always composed
- [ ] Goodwins aren’t cowards
- [ ] Goodwins don’t drool, they don’t chase, and they don’t make themselves look like lovesick idiots.
- [ ] Goodwins are always in the public eye
- [ ] Goodwins must exceed the standards set by ourselves and others.
- [ ] Targeting a Goodwin is an objectively bad idea.
- [ ] In this county the Goodwins have the furthest to fall.
- [ ] A Goodwin’s word is basically law in this county.

One tiny plot hole that really felt like a giant crater to me was that when Jena said she couldn’t find her phone, Brooke immediately jumped to “I’ll just buy you another one” instead of “oh hey. No problem. I’ll try to call it and see what happens.” Like any normal humans being would do. And it felt especially weird for Jena to even bring up her phone in the first place because (SPOILER ALERT!!!) if Jena was using her phone to secretly record the car ride while digging for a confession, WHY would she bring attention to her phone at all??? That could’ve completely derailed the plan.

One other very minor nitpick that really felt so out of place: there were almost no pop culture references but when Brooke gets punched, Jena says she looks like Shayne from Love Is Blind. First of all, what does that even mean? And second of all, why?? What did that add to the book?????

I kept thinking throughout the book “do I even like this?” But listen. I devoured it, didn’t I?

Megan Lally might be the new YA thriller queen. After reading her debut, I quickly wondered, “what the HECK did I just read?” And I meant it in the best way possible. Picking up No Place Left to Hide, I had HIGH expectations, and it’s safe to say they were met.

Brooke has everything going for her. She’s popular with the boyfriend of her dream, an acceptance to an Ivy League school, but she’s still facing pain after The Party that she threw a year ago. When her best friend finally convinces her to go to an end-of-the-year party celebrating all the Ivy-accepted students, things take a turn for the worst.
Brooke’s past is coming back to haunt her, and now her life & her best friend’s are both potentially at stake.

The meat of the book includes action packed scenes involving a car chase, secret threats, police involvement, and So. Much. More.

Megan Lally’s style is unique with an unreliable edge and a promise for a devastating ending that will have you clicking the 5 star rating button faster than your heart is racing. Maybe you’ll shout, “WHAT THE HECK,” and throw the book across the room. Then, you’ll want more Megan Lally on your shelf immediately so you can go through the process all over again.

Lally goes a great job with tone, and her characters jump off the pages. Even adult readers can dive into a Lally book with an understanding that they, too, will love her style. It’s captivating, steady-paced, and hard to put down until you reach the end.

Fans of Chelsea Ichaso, Cindy R.X. He, & Alyssa Sheinmel will absolutely fall in love with this stunning sophomore YA thriller from Megan Lally.

After absolutely devouring and obsessing over Megan’s book, That’s Not My Name, last December, I was eager to see how she would follow that up! She delivered another propulsive thriller that once again had some insane twists! It has been awhile since I read a book in a day, because I can’t sit and concentrate that long without needing to get up and do things for the kids! But this one had my full attention! The dual timelines were equally enthralling, and I couldn’t finish each chapter fast enough to know what happened in both timelines to connect these stories together! The characters were awful, which is my favorite in thrillers! They’re spoiled, rich, entitled, brats who have everything they want and no consequences. I would say if you like Jessica Goodman books you would enjoy this one!