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Marnie Vinage's novel was my introduction to her work, and it left an indelible impression. The book was nothing short of phenomenal! True to its cover's promise, it delivered a gripping psychological journey with a twist that was nothing short of shocking. Throughout the read, I found myself playing detective, trying to outguess the narrative, but Vinage's crafty storytelling had me second-guessing every clue. The moment of revelation, delivered through a seemingly innocuous email, flipped everything on its head, compelling me to pause and reconsider the entire narrative thread. The experience was so profound that I'm compelled to dive back in for a second read, eager to unearth any elusive hints I might have initially overlooked. For aficionados of thrillers that tantalize the mind and keep you on edge, this is a must-read!

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This book was absolutely amazing! The cover didn’t lie when it said it was a gripping psychological thriller with a shocking twist. I found myself constantly trying to guess what the twist might be, but Marnie Vinge kept me on my toes the entire time. When we read that last email, it was like everything I thought I knew was turned upside down. I had to set the book down and rethink everything I'd read up until that point. I’m already planning a reread to see if I can catch any of the subtle hints that might have slipped by before that jaw-dropping reveal. Highly recommend for anyone who loves a thriller that keeps you guessing!

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I liked the idea of the book but this one is just not for me.

Thank you to NetGalley and Inkubator Books. ~I was given this book and made no commitments to leave my opinions, favorable or otherwise~

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I really liked the premise of this book but it was hard to stay engaged with it until towards the very end when it started to get really good. I liked the ending and the twist was good, although I did guess it.

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This is one of those books in which I enjoyed the numerous plot twists; they made the book very interesting until the last page. The various opinions expressed made the reading quite enjoyable and, at certain times, amusing. This is the first book I read from this author and I have to say, I am quite impressed. I look forward to reading more from her.

Thank you to Inkubator Books and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this book.

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I related fully to the animal rescue stuff and Alice's childhood, with her friendship falling apart, and then I got lost. I was just like "Okay". And I couldn't' figure out why I should care about Victoria or anyone else. I mean yeah they rescue wolves and that is cool but what else do they do? Who even are they?
I could not stay focused. This just was not a book for me. I bet other people will love it though!

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I had a hard time staying interested in this book. It wasn't very suspenseful until the very end. Right from the start, you knew who was killed, who the characters were and pretty much knew who was lying. I enjoy books that keep me guessing, but this wasn't one of them.

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Such a suspenseful book! I thoroughly enjoyed the multiple twists in this book, and it kept me guessing until the very end. It kept me entertained through the entirety of the book with the multiple POVs. If you like suspenseful books with an unreliable narrator, this is the perfect book for you!

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I enjoyed how this book kept me guessing with its dual timelines and POVs. It had me hooked and eager to see how everything would come together. Just when I thought I had it all figured out, the twist at the end totally surprised me! Overall, I found this to be a pretty good and fast-paced read. Thanks for the ARC!

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wow! what a fast paced thriller that had me captivated from the first page. Ex popstar victoria left her life in LA for a wolf sanctury. In order to get funds to continue to rehabilitate wolves, she agrees to do a interview for the first time in years. With old memories constantly at play and the reapperance of an old stalker, Victoria starts to fear for her life and question everybody. I highly reccomend this book and any other book by Marnie Vinge, I know I will be going to read her entire backlog!

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This is a really slow burn read, that I did not find myself wanting to pick up. It is not the one I ran to first let's say. It was just dull and very unrealistic in my opinion, it did not work for me.

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This book had me hooked from the beginning. It follows Victoria, a pop star, who gives up her career after a terrible accident that has haunted her for two decades, but her past comes back to haunt her.

This book had me guessing and the twist was so good! I had way too much fun reading it. Five stars!

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Thanks to #NetGalley and #InkubatorBooks for the book #CrazyForYou by #MarnieVinge. So much praise for this book and author. Marnie hit another home run with her new book, Crazy for you! Victoria used to be an amazing pop star twenty years ago until her best friend fell to her death. They said it was suicide but was it? Now, Victoria runs a wolf rescue but finding is in desperate need. She decides to do an exclusive interview to help with fundraising efforts. But an unwelcome person down her past has shown up and also a long ago stalker has resurfaced. Is everything going to blow up for Victoria and ruin everything she has accomplished? I highly recommend this amazing book! So many stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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I felt like I was part of this story! That is how great the characters were explained! Great read, fast paced, thrills for days!

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Okaaay. That’s it? What did I miss?

I don’t know what to feel about this book. The first few chapters were interesting, and I got so invested in the characters that I expected a mind-blowing twist. The author kept going on about something that happened 20 years ago—something shocking, something Victoria tried to hide and run away from. I figured it out halfway through, though.

And when that “shocking event” was revealed, I no longer cared. This is a slow-burn—too slow, dragging, and repetitive. I fell asleep a couple of times, really.

Don’t get me wrong. The first few chapters were exciting, but the boring stuff didn’t make up for the whole thing.

Thanks to NetGalley and Inkubator Books for the ARC!

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“Crazy For You” by Marnie Vinge is a mystery/thriller - more thriller. This book follows Victoria - a former pop star, now retired and running a wolf sanctuary. Her assistant, Joey, is a new friend, who has a past she’d like to keep hidden. Victoria’s sanctuary is running out of money, so she reluctantly agrees to an interview with Allie, a YouTube content creator and college student. Things become interesting when Allie arrives - and a person from Victoria’s past invites himself uninvited. There are three POVs in this story and two timelines - Alice (past), Victoria (past and present), and Joey (present). After a few chapters I thought I knew what was going on, but I wondered why others didn’t catch on - then a clue was dropped and things started making sense. Was it a bit far fetched - maybe? The beginning of this book was a bit slow - and I wish there had been more about the sanctuary (I know a pre-teen obsessed with wolves and wolf sanctuaries, but I can say that she still knows more than I do after reading this book about them).

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I really enjoyed this book it was extremely fast paced with numerous plot twist. I thought the writing style was easy to read and I enjoyed the overall storyline. Would highly recommend!

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Crazy For You by Marnie Vinge is a thrilling and addictive ride that delves deep into the darker side of love and obsession. Vinge masterfully creates a tension-filled atmosphere that keeps you hooked from start to finish. The characters are complex and compelling, each hiding secrets that slowly unravel in unexpected ways. The story’s suspenseful twists and psychological depth make it impossible to put down. If you enjoy a gripping tale of love gone awry, where nothing is as it seems, Crazy For You is a must-read that will keep you guessing until the very end.

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I have read a lot of good psychological thrillers lately. The latest was Crazy for You by Marnie Vince. This book was filled with twists and turns and of course a shocking twist.

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The idea of the book hooked me from the start, but I was a little disappointed because I couldn't connect with the characters. I found it a little unrealistic and the story seemed a bit immature. Perhaps it could be more relatable to a younger audience. It was a decent read, but it was too slow and dragged on too much to keep me interested. The characters made some stupid decisions and were very unlikeable, making the scenes seem unrealistic.

Thank you NetGalley and Publisher for the eARC.

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