I feel like the premise of The Night Shift might be better suited to a movie than a book; it was an interesting setup, but by about 100 pages in I felt like it had kind of played itself out and I wasn't really looking forward to the next 100 pages. It's also written in almost a stream of consciousness style, which I'm sure was intentional but didn't work for me. The book was interesting enough to make me want to finish it and find out what would happen, but overall I just found it a little too drawn out.

Amazing! I loved the premise and thought it sounded a bit different from the norm so was keen to see if it delivered and boy did it! The protagonist is so likeable, the story had me on the edge of my seat, there were so many plot twists and turns that I never expected in a million years and everything gets tied up with no plot holes. Definitely recommend

Rarely does a book grab my attention right off the bat, enticing me to continue reading even when I have other things to take care of. Well, it just so happens that this book did just that!

Nina works the overnight shift by herself at a storage facility. Nina just gets herself settled in for the night at her desk when she thinks she hears a human screaming.

Spending twelve hours at night by yourself at a storage facility has got to be nerve-wracking, but even more so with creepy customers coming and going.

This book had me on the edge of my seat, and I found myself yelling outloud at some of the ridiculous decisions Nina made. I definitely recommend this high-action thriller!

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion/review.

Absolutely loved this book. Very tense and chilling with a likeable protagonist. Lots of twists I didn’t expect. Epilogue wrapped everything up nicely.

Good fast paced book, was a decent read. Great characters good and bad. Enjoyed the ending.

Thanks to the author, the publisher and Netgalley for an early release of this book.

Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this Advanced Reader’s Copy of The Night Shift by Gemma Rogers due to be published March 6, 2025.
Also recommended by Gemma Rogers – The Honeymoon!

Nina is a medical student who has just broken up with her boyfriend, Dom, and is working the night shift at the Storage Queen when someone gets in and her night of terror begins. Will she survive the 12 hours?
This one grabbed me and had me from the start. Although it did drag slightly in the middle section, it got better towards the end and had a surprising conclusion that kept me guessing!
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Gemma Rogers’ The Night Shift is pulse-pounding suspense that keeps you hooked from the first page to the last. The quiet solitude of the night shift turns into a harrowing ordeal when an uninvited stranger arrives, setting off a deadly game of survival.

Rogers expertly builds tension with vivid writing and a relentless pace, making every moment feel both claustrophobic and electric. The protagonist’s courage and resourcefulness shine as the stakes escalate, leading to a gripping and explosive finale.

The Night Shift is an unputdownable thriller that delivers chills, twists, and a heart-pounding ride. Highly recommended!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my copy of this book.

Nina has just broken up with her boyfriend. She is a medical student and works night shifts at a storage facility to fund her studies. What’s starts as a client coming in one night acting suspiciously, results in a night long game of cat and mouse where survival is the prize.

This was so good. A total page turner. My heart was beating really fast at times as I could feel Nina’s fear and anxiety. The majority of the story is first person from Nina, this was really powerful as allowed me to completely be in the moment. There were a few chapters flashbacks of the past-these added to the storyline well. This kept me gripped right up until the end. I didn’t know who to trust. Just when I thought Nina was safe, something else would happen. In that sense it was maybe too long a book, however I would argue that the story being about the whole nightshift and all the twists and turns in her shift; it was the perfect length. I really got her fear and the stress of how much longer could she evade her attackers.

Definitely a must read!

A ‘locked room’ ish thriller set in ‘Storage Queen’ ( gotta love the name ) where we meet night shift worker Nina who is hoping for a quiet,stress free 12 hours……..unfortunately the universe has decided the opposite and Nina could not imagine what she is about to go through…..

It is a taut,frantic read ( good frantic ) where as soon as the action starts it pretty much is non stop,there are a few chapters where some of the characters stories are told and I found these helpful and an integral part of the story,I’m not 100% sure why but I liked Stacey ( Nina’s boss ) a flawed character if ever there was one but also vulnerable and kind

Nina has type 1 diabetes,an illness the author has much experience with as explained in her emotive ‘authors note’ and I think a top job was made of explaining how it affected Nina and the true complex nature of the illness and how it can change from minute to minute,however don’t think this is a medical essay kind of read as it’s not but we are made aware of Nina’s struggles due to her diabetes

It’s fast,punchy,full on and set within a time frame ( something always enjoy in a book ) and has the right mix of action,dialogue and suspense

The author always writes.a great read and continues to do so with this differently exciting all encompassing book

How can one 12-hour night shift be so deadly? I loved the anonymity, flexibility and solitude that working the night shift at Storage Queen gave me. The unsociable hours paid well, helping me fund my university degree and giving me a quiet place to study while the world slept peacefully in their warm, cozy beds. It was the perfect job for me. But that Friday night proved to be more than I bargained for when a man walked through the door, dragging a large suitcase. My immediate instincts told me something was wrong. That’s when my ordeal began. I just had to make it through the night shift! Great read! Wow! Definitely a heart pounder! This book had nail biting suspense, murder, great mystery, intriguing, great cat and mouse, and some wild and shocking twists! The story was very interesting! I highly recommend reading this book! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

I have to say absolutely a 5 ⭐️ thriller!! When the book releases this Spring you should definitely give it a read!

📚 Summary: Nina is a medical student working 12 hour overnights at Storage Queen to help pay for school and enjoys the peaceful nights where she can study since there usually aren’t many visitors. The night she has an argument with her boyfriend though, goes from bad to worse starting with the arrival of a strange man with a suitcase. She just has to survive the 12 hour shift…

🌟 Review: Edge of the seat thriller! Pulled in within the first few pages and kept engaged for the whole ride. I was right there anxious with Nina wondering if she’d make it through! The excitement never stopped; I’ll absolutely be on the look out for more of Gemma’s books!!

If you’re looking for your next thriller, pick up The Night Shift by Gemma Rogers. This was an engaging read that kept me guessing.

This was nowhere near as good as Gemma’s usual books. I skimmed the entire thing. Seemed like one big run on scene with a shock at the end.

An interesting storyline set over the course of one night.
Suspenseful and gripping.
Slightly unbelievable at times.
Having read everything by this wonderful author it wasn't my favourite but still an exciting read.
My thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my copy.

I have read books by Gemma rogers before but I gave up reading about 40% into the book. I feel the suspense and plot are just dragged out for too long and lost interest.

I read this in one sitting !!
Literally couldn’t take the stress!
Such an unique story I really enjoyed it
Felt my self shouting a few times like what are you doing!!
Was definitely fast paced, tense I was sitting on the edge of my bed for most of the book
Had to put to down a few times to breathe
Loved the twisty ending didn’t see that coming

This book was utterly gripping thriller. Whip-smart and incisive I couldn't put this book down. It was dark , devious and totally addictive.

The characters were great, the story itself was very enjoyable and suspenseful, the setting was creepy; in a storage warehouse what could possibly go wrong?! This book highlighted some key themes of being a diabetic which was carefully executed.

Not the ending I was expecting, but it was the ending I didn't know I wanted!


🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 stars!