Great book and great array of characters. Had me hooked from the beginning however i did find it a little hard to get to know the characters very well before we started diving in deeper. Did not expect the twist and i think i might read it again now knowing what i do!!

I enjoyed this thriller where everyone seems to be hiding something. It definitely kept me guessing until the end and then surprised me when I thought I had it all figured out. The ending was not what I expected. Great story! Huge thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for making this ARC possible!

A completely addictive psychological thriller with a breathtaking twist is how The Cry is billed and I completely agree. It follows the story of Paige who has just returned home from a year travelling. It’s her parents turn to host the barbecue for the neighbours and everyone is enjoying themselves until they hear an agonising cry. Unable to determine what or who it was, they carry on as normal, all except Paige who feels something terrible has happened, especially as her best friend Jenna is now missing. The book is addictive and unputdownable with some great twists to keep you guessing. Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture and the author for the chance to review.

A quick read, domestic drama/thriller, following a group of neighbors and their children. There are some extremely unlikeable characters who act in very questionable ways, which is always sure to be an enjoyable read for me. I love nothing more than sitting back and watching these type of characters self-destruct. This story takes quite a few twists and turns and misdirections - some you will see coming and others you will not.

Thank you Netgalley for my copy.

I enjoyed this book. I saw the major twist from the start and followed pretty swiftly by the only other twist, but that's fine, I like being right. The only thing was I expected a few more minor ones at least and was very surprised there wasn't. Maybe I've just been spoiled by other thrillers? I dunno. Anyway, was just pleased it wasn't the one person I didn't want it to be.

Looking forward to reading more by Robertson.

When a terrible scream is heard at a neighbourhood barbeque, Paige is convinced that it had something to do with Jenna, her best friend who has disappeared. Having returned from a year of travelling after a traumatic incident at university, Paige has her own character foibles and dark back story. This is a quick, gripping read, although I did struggle a little at times with the numerous narrators and multiple POVs. I guessed the twist towards the end just before Paige realised what was going on, but less seasoned thriller readers may find their jaws on the floor! This is a fast-paced, twisty domestic thriller, which overall I enjoyed.

Thank you to S.D. Robertson, Bookouture and Netgalley for my advance copy.

Overall, I did enjoy this book. It kept me engaged and had a good whodunnit mystery. I loved the loyalty of Paige, who has a traumatic past and refuses to let anything happen to her friends— she doesn’t get up and it’s a very admirable trait in a character. Zack was a repulsive character, as I’m sure was intended. It was a bit aggravating how so few characters were as concerned about Jenna’s whereabouts as Paige was!

If I had to make any complaints it would be that I found it a bit difficult to juggle all the different character POVs. I might’ve benefited from making a list so I could remember who was who! I eventually got the hang of it, though.

This was a good read that showed the important of friendships and being there for each other. I liked that small details in the book ended up being relevant again at the end.

The Cry is a fast-paced, can't-put-down thriller with plenty of twists and an unpredictable ending. Paige returns home after a year traveling abroad. She can't wait to catch up with her best friend Jenna; however, Jenna is distant and clearly hiding something. During a neighborhood barbeque, a terrible scream is heard by everyone; yet, no one knows where the cry came from and everyone appears unharmed. Then, the next morning, Jenna is discovered missing. Is her disappearance related to the shrill cry? What is Jenna hiding. As Paige investigates her friend's disappearance, secrets are revealed and betrayals are brought to light.

The Cry is told through multiple POVs. The chapters are reasonably short, which helped with the fast pace of the book. There are plenty of suspects and red herrings. Each new secret that was revealed was a surprise. The characters are interesting, and even though they all have something to hide, they're relatable. I didn't hate any of the characters (well, with the exception of maybe one). If you're looking for a suspenseful, exciting thriller, I'd definitely recommend The Cry. I'll for sure be reading more by S.D. Robertson.

Wow what addictive thriller this was. It was full of secrets, lies and deceit. I loved the writing style and how it was told from different perspectives it helped build up the suspense throughout.

Paige has just returned from travelling when at a family barbecue she hears a woman scream everyone says it’s nothing but Paige can feel in her gut that something isn’t right. When are best friend Jenna disappears the day the scream Paige, suspects that something has happened to her but nobody wants to listen. So Paige digs into Jenna past but maybe now Paige is in danger.

This was an excellent thriller which I can’t to recommend. I loved the many twists and turns especially with the nail biting ending which I did not see coming. Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to review this fantastic book.

I felt 50/50 about the style of writing of this book, the numerous pov sometimes felt a little overwhelming but also some parts were needed but a lot was unnecessary background drama

The story was good, but I’d of liked more focus on jenna and her relationship like a before and after kind of situation as I felt there wasn’t much on her actual kidnapping. However it did seem more like the book was focused on Paige and her efforts to find jenna so I can understand why that wasn’t the case

Saturday morning ARC thanks to netgalley, bookouture and SD Robertson. Due to be published later this month - 30/09/2024.

Can't beat a psychological, suspense adventure! I thought it'd be a murder mystery but not quite. The slow burn builds up suspense with narration switching between characters where most have something to hide...and lose! It does keep you guessing throughout. I managed to work out the culprit just before Paige did but still enjoyed it all coming together for the big reveal.

Paige returns from a long stay in Australia to find that her best friend Jenna is in strange mood and then Jenna suddenly vanishes. Messages come from her mobile phone saying she is Ok but did she send them? Paige doesn't believe so and starts her own search but who can she trust? A good gripping story that kept me guessing til the end.

This was an addictive domestic thriller that was so hard to put down. I really enjoyed this book. This was my first read by S D Robertson and it was so good he has been added to my author's list.

So many secrets, so many lies, so much deception packed into one story. Told from multiple POV'S, it centers around the disappearance of Jenna, a young twenty something year old from the neighborhood. After a neighborhood barbecue, Jenna goes missing. The adults all think she just went off while grieving for her mother who recently passed away. However, Paige, her best friend from childhood senses something is wrong. Determined to find where Jenna is, Paige sets out to find answers.

This was a fast paced suspense story that had multiple twists that added layers of intrigue to it.

Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the advanced copy

I really wanted to enjoy this book having read other books by S. D Robertson which I have enjoyed, but this one I struggled with, there was far too many characters and that put me right off.

This was a pretty good book! It held my attention the entire time, and the ending had a really great twist that I wasn't expecting. My only minor complaint is that a lot of characters were introduced very quickly, and it took awhile for me to be able to keep them all straight. That may just be a personal issue, and not necessarily a problem for others. Overall, I did enjoy the story, and would recommend!

The Cry is a fast-paced tale of friendship and the lengths someone will go to save a friend.

When Jenna disappears the day after a loud cry is heard by neighbors, her friend, Paige, feels in her gut that the two incidents are related. Though she cannot convince anyone else of this, she refuses to give up on Jenna.

There are many, many characters in this book and I struggled to keep up with who was who and who did what. The book has many surprise twists and definitely held my interest throughout. Thank you, NetGalley and Bookouture for the advanced reader copy.

The Cry, by S.D. Robertson was a multi-character book and one I found hard to follow because of that. I almost felt I needed an Excel spreadsheet to keep track of all the characters. With that being said, the story had many twists and turns and I was completely surprised with where it took me which kept me engaged.
I enjoyed the storyline of Paige and Jenna's friendship and appreciated Paige knowing something was wrong with Jenna and wouldn't give up until she found her friend.

Thank you to Netgalley for allowing me to read this ARC. I would recommend this to people for the fast-paced interesting story which is a hard one to guess but be sure to pay attention to all the different characters so you can follow the story better than I did.

The Cry is an edge of your seat domestic thriller. A piercing scream is heard during a neighborhood barbecue, where friends are heavily drinking and eating. The source of the scream cannot be located, however Paige is terrified it could be her best friend Jenna. Paige has returned from a year traveling in Australia after leaving her university under terrible circumstances. Jenna seems to have disappeared, Paige is convinced she is in trouble, and sets out investigating on her own. There are several interwoven characters in the neighborhood where everyone has a secret. The story is well constructed and an interesting and quick read. With thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for this ARC. My opinions are my own.

I loved this author's previous novel, The Playground so I was eager to get stuck into this. It started off well, but there were too many narrators and it confused me at times. I also felt it weakened the plot overall. It wasa good read and enough to keep my attention, but it wasn't as good as The Playground.

The Cry is told from multiple viewpoints in both the past and present. There are a lot of characters and almost all of them tell their story, which contributed to the overall storyline.. I felt there were far too many narrators, though one could argue that everyone has something going on in their life, and proves people aren’t always who they appear to be. Unfortunately I didn’t connect with any of the characters or their thoughts and actions, and didn’t find their dialogue believable. There were some surprise twists and some shock and awe, but ultimately this book was not for me.