Thanks to NetGalley and Tor Publishing for the advanced reader copy.

4.5 stars

You Deserve to Know eases you into the world of upper middle class DC families, making it seem like the book will be a domestic slice of life tale. But when the husband of one of the families is found dead in an alley things take a turn. And then keep turning. While some of the reveals were more easily seen than others, I enjoyed the ride. The ending felt a bit forced, hence the loss of half a star, but this is a great book for readers of domestic thrillers.

You Deserve to Know is out March 11, 2025

- took some time to get used to the characters and who was married to who
- at first, it was a slow burn, but about 30% of the way through the book really picked up
- enjoyed the characters and how they did seem distinct from each other (working moms, husbands who were supportive or spent all day at work)
- some frustration builds throughout because you want to know what's going to happen to each character and how they are involved in what's going on in the neighbourhood
- enjoyed the ending and how it was tied together

would recommend for your next read!

thank you!

Whoa! Talk about dysfunctional neighborhoods!
Three inseparable families. The parents all insisting they’re the best of friends. But pull back the curtain to expose major rips in that fabric of friendship. And it’s about to tear them completely apart!

"You deserve to know"…A hushed whisper from the husband of one couple to the wife of another. That’s all it takes and boom…let the murder and mayhem begin!

Oh my! Just when you think this is as far as these couple’s will go…Brace yourself. Things are about to let loose. Right up to the very end!

If neighborhood drama is your jam then don’t miss this latest!

Thank you to NetGalley and Tor Publishing Group

This book was such a wild, entertaining ride! I’ll admit, it took me a little while to keep the characters and couples straight—the names felt a bit generic, and I kept mixing people up at first—but once I settled in, I couldn’t stop reading. The story centers on three close friends in a quiet, suburban neighborhood whose lives are thrown into chaos after one of their husbands is found murdered. As secrets unravel and new layers of truth come to light, the perfect image of their friendship and community begins to crack in fascinating, twisty ways.


One of my favorite things about this story was how the author layered in new information. Just when you thought you had a scene figured out, a fresh perspective or added detail would completely flip it around. It kept things exciting and unpredictable all the way through. Sure, some of the plot points were a bit far-fetched, but honestly? That didn’t bother me much. I was here for the drama, the twists, and the sheer fun of it all, and this book absolutely delivered on those fronts.


I especially loved that while I knew a big twist was coming, I didn’t completely guess how it would play out. That final reveal caught me off guard in the best way. I do wish a few of the characters had felt more fleshed out, but even with that, the story still worked because of how gripping and twisty it was. If you’re looking for a thriller that’s full of secrets, surprises, and that "just one more chapter" feeling, this one is a fantastic pick.

This was a great neighborhood thriller. Everyone is suspect, and nothing is as it seems. The twists were unexpected and I felt like I was part of that dysfunctional group. I loved the ending; that earned the book its fifth star. Definitely plan to read more by this author! Thank you to NetGalley and Forge Books for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

This is the first book I’ve ever read by this author and it wont be the last!!

You Deserve to Know follows three neighbors & friends….Aimee, Lisa, and Gwen as they navigate their friendships through the suspected murder of Gwen’s husband while Aimee’s own husband is clearly hiding something from her. Every Friday night they all gather on one of their homes for dinner. The three couples get to relax with a few drinks while their kids play together. While leaving one Friday night after dinner, Gwen’s husband Anton whispers in Aimee’s ear “you deserve to know.” Everything changes the next day when the police show up at Gwen’s house to tell her that Anton had been found dead in the alley behind their local hangout. What was once a close friendship between the three women spirals into a toxic web of lies, disloyalty, jealousy, and infidelity. Trust me you don’t want to miss this one! I loved getting to know the characters , it was full of twists and turns. . and the ending blew me away!


Many thanks to NetGalley and Tor Publishing Group for this advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book was a blast! I love suburbs behaving badly books and this definitely fit the bill. Definitely recommend.

I've read quite a few domestic thriller books that focus on one neighborhood, and You Deserve to Know by Aggie Blum Thompson is near the top. This tightly knit thriller circles around and around, to where the reader doesn't know who is the true narrator, who is the real 'bad guy', and who...are these people?

Aimee, Gwen and Lisa all live within throwing distance of each other. Lisa and Aimee were super close, in fact, along with their husbands, they had a nickname "SLAM". Then Gwen and her family moved in. Aimee and Gwen instantly clicked and Lisa stewed in anger in secret. She wanted Aimee all to herself. Aimee was her 'Favorite Person' after all.

One night, at another BBQ with all three families, Gwen's husband Anton corners Aimee and tells her "you deserve to know"... What that is....is a great mystery, as the next morning, Anton is found dead outside of their local bar.
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The story expands, between the now and the recent past. We see the secrets each family has, the problems with their children and larger family circles, and how each woman can hide their true feelings. This is a real "nobody's perfect" sort of mystery....and then it ends with a HUGE twist, and that took it over the top for me.

I hope this turns into a huge hit, then into a TV show....because OH MY GOD.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Talk about a twisted book However, I am not complaining at all! This was a fast, fun, single sitting read that I could not get enough of. This was one heck of a read with so many unexpected twists and turns. I was on the edge of my seat with this book and I’m still thinking of the ending, which I didn’t see coming at all. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The plot was very well developed and so were the characters..

Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for the advanced readers copy.

I really enjoyed this thriller. It had a lot of twists and the one at the end was crazy!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this arc in exchange for an honest review!

What a messy cul de sac the couples ended up living on! What starts with one husband being murdered turns into a complete meltdown of relationships and friendships. There were some fun and unexpected twists thrown in throughout the book, and make sure you stick around for the doozy of an epilogue!

This is a familiar trope to me and one I adore! I enjoyed You Deserve to Know so much. It was mysterious and chilling at times. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

Aggie Blum Thompson brings the suspense - I turned the pages as quick as I could to get to the bottom of this murder mystery!

Gwen, Aimee, and Lisa and their respective husbands spend most weekends together. They all have small children and live in a cul de sac. But when Gwen's husband is murdered no one know what to think. Everyone has a secret that they are willing to do anything to keep.

Blum Thompson is at her best and fleshes out the characters and the tensions between family members.
I dare you to try and NOT finish this engrossing domestic thriller in one sitting.

#youshouldknow. #tor #AggieBlumThompson

Ah, another day, another fair-to-middling thriller under my belt. Except no belt because it’s just turned noon and I’m still wearing my nightgown! It’s good times when you are retired and are living life as a leech on society!

Gwen, Aimee and Lisa are neighbors in their East Bethesda neighborhood and are also the closest of friends (kinda). They share everything, vacations, their secrets, the perils of motherhood and all they go through.

Then Gwen’s husband Anton is found murdered after the group’s regular Friday night dinner and their tight friendships begin to shatter as jealousies and suspicion arise as secrets are revealed about the women and their husbands.

So, the book is written as autofiction in that the “author” “recounts life in a fictionalized manner” and is part of the story. Actually I forgot all about this until the very end, so I wasn’t exactly chomping at the bit to figure out the secret.

Everyone one of these people has problems. I’m not sure why they are friends at all. And in some ways I feel like the author (the real author, not the “author” demonized Lisa a bit. Three way best friendships are hard to pull off (except for Betsy, Tacy and Tib….see that wonderful series for examples), one often feels left out. I can’t really fault her for that. For some other things, oh, yes, definitely, but I get that.

I figured out a lot of the twists fairly early and some of the prose was a bit overwrought for me. I don’t know, maybe I’m too judgmental. Oh, well.

An enjoyable murder mystery with plenty of tension, twists, and turns in a what seems like the perfect suburban neighborhood. Three couples gather each Friday night for dinner and drinks. The title is from a puzzling line said by one husband to another man's wife as he leaves one of their get-togethers, "You deserve to know." Themes include infidelity, deceit, and toxic friendship. Highly recommended for fans of domestic thrillers. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!

Publish Date: March 11, 2025.
#YouDeserveToKnow

This is my first book by this author but it won't be my last! Books about family friends and what goes on behind closed doors are my fav! Fans of Lianne Moriarty & Ashley Audrain (1 of my all time fav authors) will not be disappointed with this juicy book! Having attended American University (where Anton was a professor) & babysitting in Bethesda, MD made this book even more personal and relatable too me. I loved the authors writing style from the first page and enjoyed getting to know each of the characters, particularly Gwenn, Anton, Scott, Lisa & Aimee. #slam #slamminggoodtime I highly recommend this book, already told my AU college roommate to request on netgalley! I give this book 4 out of 5 stars.

Aggie Blum Thompson created a book that has so many twists and turns that you can't put it down. Three friends on the bock socialize together, vacation together, and their kids have played for years. Aimee, Lisa, and Gwen all have their own secrets, and they are hoping to discover the answers behind the lies.

One of the husbands is found dead after a dinner gathering the three couples shared.

You Deserve To Know by Aggie Blum Thompson is a tense, page-turning twisty domestic thriller in the best way possible. Anton, Gwen's husband, whispered to Aimee, just before he headed home that night, "You Deserve to Know."

Will they find the answers? Will their friendships survive? This book will keep you up reading into the night.

Thank you to NetGalley and Tor Publishing Group for a digital ARC of this novel in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

If you're looking for a twisty-turny suspense novel, this is your read! A lovely set-up on a cul de sac, with three families all intertwined and all with back stories of their own. Don't start reading it late at night or you'll end up staying up all night since this one is a hard one to put down even when you're pretty sure where it was going. I was totally immersed, so I'd call that a win.

Thank you to NetGalley for an advance copy of this book. It's a great representation of the genre!

You Deserve To Know by Aggie Blum Thompson is a tense, page-turning twisty domestic thriller in the best way possible.

Neighborhood friends Aimee, Lisa and Gwen all know how busy life gets with work, husbands and raising young children. Every Friday night they all converge on one of their homes for dinner. The three couples get to relax with a few drinks while their kids play together. While leaving one Friday night after dinner, Gwen’s husband Anton whispers in Aimee’s ear “you deserve to know.” Everything changes the next day when the police show up at Gwen’s house to tell her that Anton had been found dead in the alley behind their local hangout. What was once a close friendship between the three women spirals into a toxic web of lies, disloyalty, jealousy and infidelity.

Perfect for anyone who enjoys to be on the edge of their seat and having to force yourself to stop reading because you realize it’s the middle of the night and everyone else has gone to bed.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Tor Publishing Group for this advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book was overall a really enjoyable and intriguing read! I liked that it was multiple points of view so you got more of what was going on in the story. The ending was....different. Not sure that I loved it since it felt like it came out of nowhere, but it worked.