Gravewater Lake is a fast-paced and well-written book with enough characters that could lead to wrong assumptions. In fact, I have mixed feelings about the whole story but as I wanted to know the end I kept on reading and it turned out to be a totally different truth than what I had imagined in my head. I did not relate to any of the characters, they seemed too unreal and also behaving according to a well used script for good and bad guys, sometimes the main one seemed too naive to be true. If I could I would give this book 3,5 stars.
I thank the authors, their publisher, and NetGalley for this ARC.

Right from the start, Gravewater Lake had me under its thrall. With a well-plotted amnesia-centered premise that contained not one but two timelines that both kept me riveted to the pages, I thought I knew exactly what was going to happen. Little did I know that the expertly crafted twists would shock me but good. So much so, in fact, that I guarantee that you’ll be just as surprised by the multiple jaw-dropping turns of events. After all, the reveals were so deftly woven into the plot that they not only felt like utter perfection, but they had me rethinking everything I had already read up to that point in the story.

The characters and the setting—which felt like yet another crafty persona—were easily the best piece of the puzzle, however. From a handful of thoroughly suspicious individuals to a woman with no memories at all, I felt myself being pulled into their lives as if I was a fly on the wall. The setting, though, was what won me over hook, line, and sinker. With an unsettling atmosphere, vivid descriptions, and an eerie lake at the center of the action, it grabbed me but good from the very first word. All I can say is that you’re going to want the lights on before you dive into a plot that gave me all of the chills and thrills that I could want in a story.

The only thing that didn’t hit quite right was the conclusion. Decidedly over-the-top as well as not really fitting in with the rest of the novel, it not only came out of left field—it left my expectations demolished into little, itty, bitty pieces. While part of that was definitely right up my alley, the big, giant twist that introduced the new direction to the plot somehow left me a little let down. Don’t get me wrong, once I suspended all disbelief and returned to the pages, I ate up every word with a very large grin—even if it was ultimately pretty far-fetched.

All said and done, I now completely understand why my friends and colleagues with Thriller Book Lovers: The Pulse have been raving about this one for ages. A tale of psychological suspense that came complete with flashbacks, cliffhanger chapters, and plenty of lies to uncover, this locked room mystery of sorts kept me guessing for sure. So if you love a creepy, old mansion, unique twists, and a multilayered story, this is most definitely the book for you. After all, it was well-written, immersive, and clever. My one piece of advice? Don’t trust a soul in this unputdownable novel. Rating of 4 stars.

Thank you to A.M. Strong, Sonya Sargent, Thomas & Mercer, Thriller Book Lovers: The Pulse, and NetGalley for my complimentary physical and digital copies. All opinions are my own.

Thank you Netgalley & Thomas & Mercer for an eARC ♥️

The story starts with a woman who wakes up on a lake shore with zero memory of who she is or how she got there. Like, can you even imagine?! No phone, no ID, no nothing. Just a bunch of questions and a whole lot of fear.
She stumbles upon this house, and the guy who lives there, Gregg, takes her in. He's all charming and helpful, but I was skeptical from the start. I mean, who is this guy, and why is he being so nice to a complete stranger? But hey, the protagonist is desperate, so she goes along with it.
As the story unfolds, things get weirder and weirder. There are creepy noises, strange whispers, and Gregg seems to be hiding something. I was literally questioning everything and everyone, including the protagonist! Is she really who she thinks she is? Is Gregg telling the truth? And what's up with the house? It's like it's got its own secrets and lies.
The authors did an amazing job of keeping me on my toes. Just when I thought I knew what was going on, they'd throw in a twist that would flip everything on its head. I loved it! It was like a puzzle, and I got to piece together the clues alongside the protagonist.😶‍🌫️

Ok that last 20% of the book was beyond predictable! Man, I was on the edge of my seat finishing up the book.

I ended up loving this thriller. You expect one thing and it ends up another. I'm not going to give any spoilers what so ever. Please go into this one blind.

I will say, it was a tad slow at the beginning. I was questioning myself and my theories every other chapter.

Definitely recommend this thriller!

I read the book and listened to the audiobook and wow, what a ride! I finished it in a day because I was so sucked into it so quickly! Another hit by these authors! Read this if you love an isolated setting during a snowstorm and not knowing who to trust. I was really shocked when I found out what was happening.

Anna and Adria tell this story of a woman - Anna- who wakes up beside a cold lake and is taken in by Gregg. She's lost her memory. Who exactly is Gregg? Good guy or bad guy? This is a twisty one but to be honest, it wasn't my favorite of the genre, perhaps because Anna felt unrealistic. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. Over to others.

When the twist ending has you like what?????

I was actually enjoying this book - the premise seemed really promising and it didn't
take me long to get invested in the story as the main character wakes up with memory loss
and tries to piece together how she's ended up at a lake house with no recollection of who she is and what she's doing here.

Gregg - a stranger who takes her in is not what he seems and as we get flashbacks into the past of a character called Adria, the pieces start to come together, although as it turns out, those pieces are completely irrelevant.

That twist ending really annoyed me to be honest. I get the whole red herring thing but this was so farfetched that it doesn't make sense and felt like a last minute re-write. It was a copout and left a sour taste in my mouth after investing the time to read this and push through during some lulls in the story.

Thank you Thomas & Mercer and Netgalley for the eARC copy of this book!

Gravewater Lake by A.M. Strong, Sonya Sargent
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This is an exciting and mysterious psychological thriller!
This story has lots of twists, turns and suspense! There wasn’t any dull moments in the book! I was drawn in from start to finish!
A woman wakes up next to a lake, wet, in the freezing cold and has no memory of how she got there and who she is. This character “Anna” is able to make her way to a house for help. There she meets Gregg and quickly suspects that he’s hiding secrets.
The ending had good surprises too!
This is my first book from these authors and I think they did a great job!

Thank you to NetGalley for an arc of this great book!
*This book comes out March 3rd!!*

There is nothing better than reading a book set during a blizzard when there is an actual blizzard going on. The wind moaning through every crack and crevice, the snow coming down in sheets, piling up and making travel hazardous. Tucked up cozy and warm on the couch, diving deep into the next read. That is set in Vermont, written by a woman who was raised in Vermont. I mean come on now! This is the perfect read for me. Throw in an ending that I did not see coming and that is a winning book.

The achingly cold snow slowly brings her back to here and now. The snow softly piling up on her. Where is she? Better question, who is she? Her headaches intensely, she is not dressed for the outside, she is missing a slipper, and all is dark. As she stumbles to the closest house she sees and pounds on the door she is hoping to have any glimmer of recognition of who she is. The tall man answers as she collapses into his arms. The door closes on the whirling snow. Who is he? Will she be able to find out where she came from and who she is? The only clue is a small bracelet with the letter A.

I thought I had this book figured out from the get-go. Of course, I was too cocky, and I was way off base. I loved the surprise ending. The sprawling lakeside mansion that took on a life of its own. The lights that turn on and off by themselves, the footsteps that are a figment of her imagination...right? All of this leads to one fantastic, fast paced read. Thank you to A.M. Strong, Sonya Sargent, Amazon Publishing, and Thriller Book Lovers The Pulse for my gifted copy.

Gravewater Lake by A.M. Strong; Sonya Sargent is a wonderfully written story of suspense.
I was so intrigued from that first chapter so I literally couldn't put this down.

A woman wakes up at the edge of a lake and doesn't remember who she is or how she got there. This is how this gripping thriller begins and the twists and turns kept me engaged throughout. The characters are believable and realistic. the plot was original and thrilling. I would recommend this book I received an advance copy of this book via Netgalley and I am voluntarily leaving my review.

I literally devoured this book. I've read several psychological thrillers before and always enjoyed them but this one went down an entirely new path. The ending blew me away. I absolutely was not expecting that. There are so many twists and turns in this one that I almost passed out from the spinning.
The authors did a good job of describing what it is like to have amnesia. The protagonist suffers from it throughout most of the book. This adds another level of thrills to the story. A very good read.

📚ARC REVIEW 📚

Gravewater Lake ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

When “Anna” wakes up on the shore of a remote lake in the middle of the night, freezing and afraid, she doesn’t know what has happened. She has no memory of where she is or who she is. When she stumbles upon a house, the handsome owner is shocked to see her but takes her in. Now trapped in a winter storm with no cell service, she has nowhere else to go. She’s thankful this man has offered to let her stay with him but something isn’t right. There are whispers in the night, and phantom footsteps pace the halls. Is Gregg hiding a dark secret, or is she losing her mind?

This story hooks you from the beginning with the prologue. It’s fast paced and suspenseful. It was told in a past and present timeline, which kept me guessing how these would fit together. The short chapters make it easy to binge because you just want to keep going to see what happens next. The tropes and twist were good. However, I did find the ending left me hanging a little so I wished that was a little different. Overall, it was really good and kept me guessing the whole time.

This book will publish on March 1, 2025. Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for my advanced readers copy. This is my honest and voluntary opinion.

This one was really interesting- though a bit confusing.
There was a lot going on and the twist was a little outlandish. Really enjoyed the writing style and the characters!

My oh my! With the amount of suspense books I read, it’s not easy to blindside me and, yet, this one did. It takes a very common trope, a woman with amnesia, and makes it its own. She wakes up at the verge of hypothermia and finds shelter in a fancy house where a handsome man takes her in. He tells her they’re isolated by a snowstorm and they have no way to contact the outside world. She believes him even if she notices things that don’t make sense. Other chapters tell the story of Adria, a wealthy woman whose husband is up to no good and possibly trying to murder her. I thought I knew where this was going, but I was still engrossed and couldn’t put it down. But then there is a big twist that really surprised me and that made perfect sense. This is also linked to the writing, but I can’t say more for fear of spoilers. The main character (let’s call her by the name she chooses, “Anna”) is not perfect, but I sympathized enough with her to make me worry about what was going to happen. The man who helps her becomes more or less suspicious depending on what “Anna” learns. A truly suspenseful book and, again, I great twist. If anyone here saw it coming, you win!
I chose to read this book and all opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased. Thank you, NetGalley/Thomas & Mercer.

This one started off strong I was so intrigued. The middle dragged and got a little boring and repetitive. The twist was definitely unexpected but I felt like it could've been revealed a little earlier. There was a lot of unnecessary stuff in the book that could've been cut out and it would've made it a much faster paced read.

3/5 stars for the amazing premise but flawed execution.

A woman wakes up wet and freezing next to a lake with no memory of who she is or how her life brought her here. She finds her way to a nearby lake house where she meets a sketchy man named Gregg. Will we be able to discover the truth in this past and present dual pov mystery?

I really did enjoy the beginning of this book, though slow at times it felt very suspenseful and life or death. We were led to believe we knew the characters and their motives and I found myself almost becoming bored because I thought I had everything figured out. The twist came from nowhere and I have a love hate relationship with how it was executed. I loved the surprise and how shocked I was but it was slightly disappointing that it wasn’t hinted at during the rest of the book.

I also found our unreliable main character to be insufferable at times. She chose to make the worst possible decisions even though in her mind she knew it was wrong. She doubted herself every step of the way and I found this very frustrating. There were also a few discrepancies between the middle of the novel and the end.

Thank you to Thomas & Mercer for the arc through NetGalley! All opinions are my own honest opinions.

An intense thriller. Well written with good characters. The storyline is excellent and kept me second guessing. I thought I had it all worked out, but the twists kept coming right up until the unexpected ending. Highly recommended.

When one of your favorite horror authors decides to dip a toe into a new genre there is that awful moment of "what if I don't like it". Well, this is the second book this duo has written in the psychological/mystery/thriller genre and I loved both. The writing is tight and suspenseful and leads the reader along at a good pace. The end twist though, my my my. I was feeling smug and then WHAM, not what I thought at all. Excellent twist. Loved the ending.
I received a copy of this book through Net Gallery and this is my voluntary opinion of the tale.

The title alone sold me on this one! I also previously read and enjoyed The Last Girl Left from this author so there was that also. This story was nicely done. Very creepy and a cool twist at the end! Anna wakes up in the middle of a snowstorm on the shore of Gravewater Lake with no memory of who she is or how she got there. She finds a house and the owner Gregg takes her in. But can she trust him? I loved all the little clues and red flags throughout and I was pretty sure I had it figured out. NOPE! If you are a fan of locked room and/or domestic suspense or just creepy thrillers in general, this is for you! I did have a few unanswered questions at the end, but nothing too big. I recommend this and will read more from this guy.

Thank you to #NetGalley, A.M. Strong and Sonya Sargent and Thomas & Mercer for this ARC. All Opinions are my own.

I will post my review to Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Facebook and other social media and retail sites upon publication day of March 1st, 2025.