It started off a little slow, but then it really picked up, and I was completely hooked and couldn't put it down until I finished.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for this ARC.

2.5 Stars – A Mixed Experience

This book had a lot of potential, and there were elements I really enjoyed. The writing style was engaging, and the plot had a steady pace that kept me turning the pages. I typically love dual timelines, but in this case, they didn’t quite come together in a satisfying way. The transitions between past and present felt a bit disjointed, making it hard to fully invest in either storyline.

One of the biggest struggles for me was the characters. I never felt truly connected to them, which made it difficult to care about their journeys.

As for the ending—I’m still not sure if it was abrupt by design or meant to set up a sequel. Either way, it left me feeling unsatisfied rather than eager for more. Overall, while the book had a strong premise and solid writing, it just didn’t fully come together for me.

Thank you to NetGalley, Minotaur Books, and Macmillan Audio for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

Told through a dual time line Brittian (mid to late 1980's) and California (2011). The story of Nicole and her younger sister Cassie. Cassie is obsessed with the lead singef of British boy band Red October (Ben). 2011 Nicole is being "stalked" by a report who is attempting to upend her attempt to get funding to protect seals at a local beach. The stories are interwoven with a great twist at the end. I loved all the 80's pop star references.

The narrator Imogen Wilde was phenomenal.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio for this gifted ALC!

I Would Die For You was a freaking blast. I’ve read a few of the author’s books here and there, but this one captivated me from go. Brilliantly written and quick witted, it was easy to inhale in two sittings.

Told in alternating timelines, 1986 and 2011, it’s hard not to be curious how the two worlds connect. But once the strings begin to stitch together… wow. Knocked it out of the park.

This book brings a whole new meaning to keeping your enemies closer, because one of the main characters is truly one of the most diabolical and genuinely evil people I’ve read about. Her actions astounded me in their ruthless heartlessness. I don’t care that those two words don’t necessarily even go together, it’s the only way to describe how nuts this storyline was. I loved it!

You can’t choose your family, and this book really makes that sentiment hit home. As the story flips back and forth between 80s London and 2010s San Diego, it’s hard to determine at first how the stories might be intertwined. Howvwer, it seems that the secrets that Nicole Forbes has spent decades trying to hide have finally crossed the Atlantic when a woman name Zoe knocks on her door and asks questions about her past.

This book took me a couple of reads to get into, but once I made it about a quarter of a way through I was hooked. I have to say that Cassie is as normal of a sociopath as one could write for much of this book. Stick with it to the end for some surprising twists and an expected ambiguous Sandie Jones ending.

I have to add that I didn’t love some of the seal abuse in the book - it made me sad. Does this happen in real life?!

I have really been loving Imogen Wilde as a narrator lately and am requesting what I can when I see her! Such a good listen.

Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced audio copy.

Sandie Jones is a great thriller writer. I finished listening to I Would Die for You and it was amazing! I couldn’t turn it off.

I would Die For You was one of the most intense thrillers I have read in awhile. As soon as Nicole realized that her daughter’s mysterious disappearance had something to do with what happened between her and her younger sister and a scandal involving one of London’s most famous boy bands of the 1980’s I couldn’t listen fast enough. As the past was slowly revealed I kept thinking I knew why Nicole had run away and never told her husband about her past, but I could never have imagined what actually happened. What a story and what an ending! Thanks to #netgalley and #minataur for the advanced listening copy.

Thank you to: Macmillan Audio & NetGalley for this ARC audiobook by Sandie Jones
*Release date is set for: March 25, 2025

3.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (Rounded up) - T.W. Rape. This book is about 2 sisters but had an interesting concept. This story was written from two different timelines which merged into one story; London 1986 & California 2011. The transitions between the two were well written.

I did find myself enjoying the London 1986 storyline far more then California 2011. I liked Cassie & young Nicole but I older Nicole was frustrating and not likeable. I did find myself anxiously awaiting each chapter that went back to London 1986.

The audio was great. The narator: Imogen Wilde was wonderful. I enjoyed her accent, reflection & tone.

Although the twists were predictable, I did feel this was a good book.

Once again, thank you to: Macmillan Audio & NetGalley for this ARC audiobook.

#MacmillanAudio #NetGalley #IWouldDieForYou

I sped through this (I listened to it pretty non-stop last night before going to bed)!

In this book, we follow two different POVs/timelines. We see current day Nicole, she lives in California with her husband and their daughter, living a very normal life as she advocates for marine life. But then a mysterious woman comes to town, asking about Nicole's past. And scary things start happening. We also see Cassie, taking place in 80's England and a massive fan of an up-and-coming boy band.

I really wanted to know the past drama and how the puzzle pieces would all come together. I was a little disappointed though when they did all come together. The really drama of the story wasn't what I expected it to be, I thought it would be far more dramatic. And it felt so mundane and ordinary.

And the character's did have some weird reactions, they did not react in (what I felt like) normal ways. I don't really know how to explain that any better without spoiling an exact example, so sorry if that doesn't make much sense.

Overall, I did have a good time listening to this, I just wanted a bit more oomph.

Thanks to NetGalley for the audiobook ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review! My Goodreads review is up and my TikTok (Zoe_Lipman) review will be up at the end of the month with my monthly reading qrap-up.

Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced copy of “I Would Die For You.”

I love reading books by Sandie Jones, and this was no exception. This is an intriguing book that I couldn’t wait to read.
This book kept me engaged and the character development was on point. The plot was engaging with a dark undertone. Great read!

I Would Die for You was my first book by Sandie Jones. It goes back and forth between 2011 in California and London 1986, following two sisters.
While I enjoyed the London chapters better, it still wasn't enough for me. The characters were not likable at all. Even by the end I just did not care to even see how it ended. Even with the twists it was just very predictable. The ending was very abrupt and felt like cliff hanger. Second book, maybe? But I would not plan on reading it. I will plan on giving her another shot and plan on reading something else by her(any recs appreciated) since I am not the type of reader that reads one book and be done with an author.

I do have to say, I went back and forth between the audio and digital copies. The best part of the book was Imogen Wilde. I really enjoyed her as a narrator and plan to put her on my list of narrators I enjoy.

Thank you to NetGalley and St Martin's Press/ MacMillan Audio for an advance copy in exchange for a honest review.