Assume Nothing by Joshua Corin is an intriguing psychological thriller with an interesting premise, but it didn’t fully capture my attention. The story follows Kat McCann, who’s haunted by her mother’s murder and obsessed with the detective who solved the case. While the book has some strong descriptive writing and a few good twists, the pacing felt uneven, with a slow start that only picks up later on. I appreciated the eerie atmosphere and the exploration of trauma, but I found it hard to connect with the characters on a deeper level. Overall, it’s a decent read for fans of psychological mysteries, but it didn’t quite deliver the suspense I was hoping for.

I'll be honest, the beginning was a little slow, but important for the context of the story. I'm not sure if there are no chapters because it's an early released version of the book, but I hope that changes before it's fully released! As far as the book itself goes, I love the time period the author chose. I feel the AOL chatroom is key, this may be because text bubbles just tickle my brain in the best way possible! 1/3 of the way through the book, it really starts to heat up & get interesting! Assume nothing is a story with anxiety representation and domestic violence representation, which is just not talked about enough in my opinion. One of my expectations of a thriller is to keep me on my toes and this book definitely didn't disappoint on that front! As far as the author goes, he is an excellent descriptive writer, with quotes such as comparing snow to mashed potatoes and a bruise to the color of an overcooked eggplant. This really helps the reader visual the story!