A brilliant fast paced page turner that I found very hard to put down, it gripped me from the very first page.

Interesting premise. Should she trust her instinct or let her boyfriend pacify her into not believing a friend who is clearly desperate for help....who to believe? Well written, kept me interested all the way through.

Well, this was so fast paced at times that it was hard keeping track of all the happenings! Also too many pages of repetitive meanderings, which didn't do anything to the story line. A good book but let down by the sudden unexplainable, strange ending! Still trying to work out how this would/could happen.......a little bizarre!
Many thanx to NetGalley, the author and the publishers for allowing me to read and review this book

The book was so good, it had so many twistes and turnns, i did figure out who did it nut still recommend

Thanks for the ARC! I always love a fast paced, gripping thriller! Always kept me intrigued! This was very much a page turner and had me grabbing to know what happened next! The writing was easy to follow and always had me guessing what was going to happen next!

H.M. Lynn’s The Student is a captivating psychological thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. This fast-paced, gripping novel explores deep themes of identity, trust, and survival, all while maintaining an air of suspense and mystery that intensifies with each turn of the page.

The story follows Francesca, a university student who takes on a ghostwriting job for a mysterious client. As she becomes increasingly entangled in the project, her client seems to know intimate details of her life, including her darkest secrets. When her childhood friend goes missing under suspicious circumstances, Francesca's investigation leads her down a dark path where trust is in short supply and nothing is as it seems.

Lynn’s writing is taut and concise, with short, punchy chapters that propel the narrative forward. The tension builds steadily, making the book difficult to put down. The author expertly weaves together Francesca's personal struggles with the suspense of the thriller genre, delivering an emotional and thrilling ride.

The Student is a brilliant exploration of trust and deception, packed with unexpected twists and well-drawn, multi-dimensional characters. The book will resonate with fans of psychological thrillers, particularly those who enjoy stories that keep them guessing until the very end.

With its compelling plot, memorable characters, and heart-pounding suspense, The Student is a must-read for anyone who loves a thrilling mystery that tests the boundaries of trust and survival.

Huge thank you to H.M. Lynn, NetGalley, and Boldwood books for this advanced copy.

H. M. Lynn has quickly become an author I’ll gravitate to with any book that is released. The Student is my second book from H. M. Lynn and just like the first I was blown away!

The twists were amazing, I thought I had it worked out and then something else came along. The story was dramatic, tense and absolutely wild.

I like this author as I know I can get my head in a book and find it easy to get lost in. The chapters are nice and easy to read and are short enough for me to fly through. I read this book so quickly and I will always go back to the anthropology time and time again.

I highly recommend reading The Student!

I received a free ARC of this book in return for an honest review courtesy of The Author, Publisher and NetGalley.

This is a gripping thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish
The plot is filled with unexpected twists and turns, making it impossible to predict what will happen next.
The writing is both engaging and suspenseful, with well-developed characters that add depth to the narrative.
The pacing of the novel is perfect, with just the right amount of tension to keep readers hooked without feeling overwhelmed.
The setting is vividly described, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall reading experience.
Highly recommended!

Frankie has had a bit of rough past and following the death of her parents she is now attending University on a scholarship but barley scraping by. That is until she is offered a job as a ghost-writer for a high-profile client called Dr B. Frankie has no idea who this client is and he only communicates with her via a distorted voice on an app, so she has no idea just who she is really dealing with.

The job pays her good money, but writing he asks of her hits a little too close to her past, how is it that they can write a story with so many similarity's to her life?

This was quite a quick book to get through as the chapters were short, the twists where there but sometimes how Frankie acted to certain events just didn't sit right with me, but that ending twist! oh my!

This is the first time I have read a book by H. M Lynne so didn't really know what to expect. I loved how quick paced and simple the plot is, it was very easy to emerge yourself into the story. Plenty of twists along the way and it makes the reader think one way then completely throws them off by revealing the outcome. A very good read.

Thank you Netgalley for the advanced reader copy!
Always love a thriller that keeps your attention!

The Student by H.M. Lynn is a gripping, atmospheric psychological thriller that delves deep into the secrets of a haunted past. The protagonist, a university student running from the trauma of losing her parents, is just trying to rebuild her life in a new town. But when she accepts a ghostwriting job from a mysterious high-profile client with one strange condition—their identity must remain secret—things quickly spiral into a nightmarish situation.

The story builds tension with every page as the client’s distorted voice becomes more unnervingly familiar, revealing unsettling knowledge about the protagonist’s dark history. As the pressure mounts, she’s forced to confront the skeletons in her closet while trying to uncover the true identity of this client—someone who seems to know far more than they should. When her oldest friend goes missing, everything she thought she knew about her life is thrown into chaos.

Lynn masterfully creates a sense of dread and paranoia, keeping readers hooked as the protagonist unravels a mystery that feels dangerously close to home. The psychological twists are well-executed, making it hard to trust anyone, including the narrator herself. The Student is a chilling exploration of guilt, trust, and the haunting power of secrets, making it a must-read for fans of intense, character-driven thrillers.

This was such a fast paced and twisty read, it definitely gripped me and kept me reading until the very end.

We follow our FMC, Francesca. Her parents are murdered, and she becomes well known for it (rap way to be known for, tbh). This kind of continues until she is much older and starts college. She interviews for an opportunity to become a ghostwriter, but in the most odd way. After some time, she thinks she blows it, but unbeknownst to her, she gets the position. Her client is this mysterious Dr. B who conceals himself in every way possible. This is when all the weird, mysterious things start to happen, and they're all related to what she writes. The story starts off really strong. Don't get me wrong the plot is good, you get glued to the storyline and for the most part you stick to it. It almost seems like a rollercoaster of emotions. The chapters are short so you will end up going through the book in no time!

Fast paced and twisty. So much so that the second half had my head spinning.. For anyone liking psychological thrillers, this is a must read .Thank you to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in return for an honest review

Another easy five stars for Lynn!

Lynn has fast become one of my favourite author's right back from the days of Peas and Carrots and every one of her books, no matter what the genre has been a five star read for me.

Once I'd started The Student, I found myself flying through the pages as I became so wrapped up in the intrigue and suspense surrounding the enigmatic Dr B.

The pace is fast and took me on twisty ride through a tangled web of secrets and lies.

Fantastic plot, unerring characters and a superb ending!

The Student is a fast paced thriller with some good twists. I found the plot interesting and the characters were intriguing. The book starts with Francesca who is a student and is interviewing for a ghost writing opportunity with the mysterious Dr B. She is making a fresh start after a dramatic incident and no one in the new town knows her.

I like how the main character had her secrets which made her and her perspective of things appear unreliable at times. I also found myself feeling suspicious about other characters as well. I did find Francesca jumped to conclusions quickly and she had some strange interactions with the other characters. I did guess some of the ending but not all of it, so I was still surprised by the ending. I did find the ending rushed and I would have liked to have read more about the ghost writing part.

I did enjoy reading this book and I found myself speeding through the chapters as they were short and snappy. The book was different to anything I have read before and it was gripping. This book is definitely a quick read and it is my first book from this author.

If you loved The Housemaid, you are going to devour H M Lynn’s latest chilling thriller, The Student.

Frankie needs a fresh start. After the tragedy that had cost her everything, she needs to start over somewhere new where she isn’t the subject of gossip or the recipient of open-mouthed stares by people who know about her past. However, Frankie’s new beginning as a university student hasn’t worked out as well as she’d hoped. Barely scraping a living, each day is a struggle to keep the wolf from the door. Finding a ghost-writing job seems like the break she had been hoping for. But will her lucky break turn into a complete nightmare?

Frankie’s client is very high-profile, but mysterious. She cannot communicate or get in touch with them through any means other than an app and even then the voice that comes through is distorted beyond all recognition. Still, Frankie needs this job and is not in a position to question any of these conditions. However, when she starts to work with her client, she is immediately taken aback by their ideas which are hitting a little bit too close to home…

Frankie’s client seems to know everything about her life and her past. Realising that she cannot trust her client, Frankie needs to watch her step – especially when her oldest friend goes missing and she finds herself in the firing line of somebody from her past desperate to wreak their revenge on her.

H M Lynn’s The Student is an excellent thriller. Dark, pacy and twisted, The Student is a nail-biting page-turner where nothing is what it initially seems. Full of shocking secrets and jaw-dropping revelations that will leave you breathless, The Student by H M Lynn is an unputdownable chiller that demands to be devoured in one sitting.

This book has so many twists in the second half it will have your head spinning, in a good way. The book can almost be split into two halves. The first half is Frankie working as a ghostwriter to someone who keeps themselves private. Frankie can’t see them and they use a voice changer. The action drives up in the second half of the book making me question what was real. A good thriller that will keep you reading until the last page.

Thanks to #NetGalley and #BoldwoodBooks for the book #TheStudent by #HMLynn. Full of secrets, this book will keep you sucked in till the very end. Frankie has moved to escape a family tragedy hoping no one knows what happened. She takes a job as a ghostwriter but is not allowed to know who she is writing for. The mysterious person seems to know more than they should and makes her wonder if they know her. Now her best friend is missing and she is concerned if she is next.