This book was a wild ride. It starts out with a bang and then uses POVs from the past to guide you from a seemingly innocuous storyline to the wild and outrageous conclusion that I definitely didn't see coming. This author has such a talent for reading completely unlikable, but super compelling characters - ones you hate, but cannot stop reading about; and that was on full display in this book. There are so many emotional aspects throughout this book and I loved the way the author really gets us into each character's head and way of rationalizing things. I was racing though the second half as the drama and pressure really ramped up. The ending was perfect and will leave me thinking about this book for a long time!

Read this if you like:
•domestic thrillers
•boy bands
•secrets

I went into this blind and this book was not what I expected but it did keep me engaged. I guessed some of the twists and felt like the ending was rushed. The audio was great though. Thank you Macmillan for the ALC

A woman in California is trying to live a quiet, understated life with her husband and daughter when she is abruptly confronted by terrible events from her past. Alternate time frames reveal this woman had a tumultuous relationship with a rockstar many years before in which someone ended up murdered. Imogen Wilde does an excellent job narrating the audio and it it easy to listen to. Readers will not completely understand until the big reveal at the end. For fans of Shari Lapena and B.A. Paris.

Told in alternating timelines between the present and 1986.

1986: Cassie is obsessed with Ben, the lead of music band Secret Oktober.
2011: Cassie is married with a young daughter, when a strange women shows up on her doorstep causing her to revisit memories from 1986 – memories she rather not have to face. Ever.

I was okay with the dual timelines, but the entire store fell flat for me. I typically really like this author and totally enjoyed The Other Woman and The Half Sister.

Pass. Unless you want to borrow it from the library.

Thank you #NetGalley for the complimentary copy of #IWouldDieForYou in exchange for an honest review.

This is a story about Nicole, living a “new, secret” life in California (by secret, I mean she disguises herself by dying her hair for > 20 years and her husband doesn’t notice), her delusional sister, and a rock band. I found the whole story ho-hum, I didn’t like any of the characters, and the ending was kind of flat for me.

I hadn’t read a Sandie Jones novel until about 3 months ago and it was OK, so I requested this audiobook. I probably shouldn’t have. And I probably won’t be rushing to get another book by this author in the near future since I have so, so many books on my to-read list.

Hannah, an eight-year old was written with conversational tone that ran between infantile and way too old for her age. At first I though it might be the narrator, but it was the words, not the tone or inflection. I liked the narrator overall, but this audiobook would have been better with a cast.

I really enjoyed the dual narration in this and the dual timelines. That always keeps me more intrigued. This was not a favorite of mine. I am not a big fan of boy bands so it made it hard for me to enjoy! I did like the way it was written and I did like the character description though!

Dual timelines can be a powerful tool in storytelling, adding depth and suspense as the narrative unfolds. However, in this case, the technique fell short for me, largely due to the unlikable characters that populate both timelines. While the structure had potential, it ultimately didn’t enhance the story as much as I had hoped.

We meet Nicole, a woman living in California with her husband and child. Her seemingly quiet life is disrupted when a mysterious journalist arrives, asking questions about a part of her past she’d rather forget. This sets the stage for the second timeline, which takes us back to Nicole’s teenage years in London. Here, we see her complex relationship with her sister, an obsessive fangirl of a popular band, and the family struggles they endure. The band’s influence looms large over both timelines, shaping Nicole’s life in ways that continue to haunt her in the present.

Overall, the book had its moments, particularly in the present-day narrative, which kept me curious about how the mystery would resolve. However, the past timeline dragged the story down, and the characters’ unlikeability made it hard to stay invested. If you’re a fan of dual timelines and don’t mind flawed characters, this might still be worth a read—but for me, it was a mixed experience.

Meh. I may have enjoyed it more if not for the fact that it deliberately misled you to infer the wrong thing. So many times. And I just didn't care about the fake 80s boy band or why it mattered.

Cassie could have been such a better villain. The pieces were there. But her diabolical nature was wasted on the dumb plot.

Imogen Wilde narrates the audiobook. I wish there had been multiple narrators for the multiple POVs/timelines.

I received an advance audio copy in exchange for an honest review.

Very rarely do I give 5 stars. An average to good book normally earns a 3 from me. I am giving this book a solid three stars. Sandie Jones does a wonderful job of bringing life to her characters. After reading all of them, I was especially looking forward to this new book. I really enjoyed how seamlessly the story wove together. If I explained what it was about it would seem a bit far-fetched, but she worked her magic and created a story that flowed well and kept the reader guessing. I would have liked a little more information in the ending, but can see the appeal in how she finished.

I will always be a Sandie Jones fan! However this was not my favorite of hers. While it was an interesting premise, it fell flat. The characters were not super likable and not in a good way. And while an un reliable narrator can be a good thing it was not here.

Also the audio could have been taken to the next level with multiple narrators. The narrator did their best, but I had to listen to the last chapter three times.

I Would Die for You, written by Sandie Jones and narrated by Imogen Wilde, is a fictional mystery taking place over time in London and California. Main character Nicole lives in California with her husband and daughter. She is an environmental advocate, caring for the seals and pups on the beaches, trying to allow them to have a safe place for themselves. But in the 1980's she lived in London, and became involved with the band Secret Oktober, along with her younger sister Cassie who was somewhat obsessed with the band. When Nicole's daughter goes missing one day, only later to be found telling her parents that her aunt picked her up at school, Nicole is first worried that her husband might be having an affair. But she begins to open her mind to other options, while reflecting on her past relationships, and how they might be affecting her current family.

I enjoyed this book, it really kept me guessing until the end! I was confused with some parts, had a little trouble following along or understanding where the author was taking us, but I still really enjoyed the story line, relationship development, and the ways the book went between the two time periods. I also like that the book leaves you with a cliffhanger, and possibly room for a sequel!

Thank you to NetGalley and to the author, publisher, and narrator of this book for an ALC in exchange for an honest review.

I don’t like saying bad things about a book. I had such a hard time with the story, the characters, the timeline. I was so confused for the whole thing and I couldn’t wait for it to finish. Sorry

Thanks NetGalley for this ARC

Wow! I Would Die for You is a fast paced thriller that gets the adrenaline pumping from the very beginning. Told in duel timelines - present day 2011 in California and 1986 in London. The story shows the dark side of celebrity obsessions. Some parts of the book felt rushed and the ending was abrupt but overall what a heart pounding read.

I really enjoyed this story that kept me on my toes wondering what was going to happen next. I can’t wait to check out Sandie Jones other books. Imogen Wilde did an excellent job with the narration.

Thank you to NetGalley & Macmillan Audio for letting me read this ARC.

Sandie Jones's latest book, "I Would Die For You," kept my interest throughout. I found the 1980s timeline to be much more captivating than the California 2011 timeline, as the story of Nicole, Ben, and Cassie/ Secret Oktober was particularly intriguing and I wanted to know what happened,

Imogen Wilde's narration brought the characters to life, enhancing the overall experience. While I enjoyed the book, I must admit it wasn't my favorite by Sandie Jones. Having read every book she's written to date, I felt this one didn't quite reach the heights of her previous works. Nonetheless, I was eager to uncover the secrets surrounding the characters, especially in the 1980s setting.

A big thank you to Macmillan Audio via NetGalley for providing my advanced listening copy! I'm looking forward to what Sandie Jones has in store for us next!

I would give the audiobook version 3 1/2 stars rounded up.

I Would Die For You
By Sandie Jones
Pub Date:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

Thank you NetGalley and MacMillan Audio for my advanced audio copy. All opinions are my own.

Domestic twisty thriller about buried secrets and a hidden past that doesn’t stay hidden.

For 25 years, Nicole thinks she has escaped the secrets in her past.

But suddenly her family is thrust in the middle of her unraveling secrets.

This book started off slow but quickly evolved into an I-need-to-know fast-paced saga filled mystery and flashbacks, and ending with an unbelievable cliffhanger.

2.5⭐️ I feel like this book started off very strong but fell off for me somewhere towards the middle. I felt like the beginning was super fast-paced and exciting. It kept me interested and was easy to read. Then somewhere towards the middle, I was a little lost with what was going on in the story and it just wasn’t very clear to me what revelations were being made. Also for me the characters weren’t very likable so I just wasn’t super invested overall. I don’t think I would recommend this book, BUT if you want something on the shorter side and like this kind of rock & roll feel, then give it a shot!

"I Would Die for You" by Sandie Jones had so much potential. I really enjoyed the premise, but some of the most compelling plotlines felt underdeveloped. With more depth, this could have been an outstanding read. The dual timeline and rapidly shifting points of view were occasionally confusing, making it difficult to stay fully immersed.

I also wish we had more insight into the father’s overprotectiveness and his strained relationship with his sister, as those aspects felt unresolved. Additionally, some of the band-related elements didn’t feel entirely believable. Despite these issues, I enjoyed Sandie Jones’ writing style and will definitely give another one of her books a try. Thank you to NetGalley and MacMillan Audio for providing me with an ARC.

The good: I absolutely loved the narrator’s voice. I listened on 2.0 and it was perfect, she was so nice to listen to.

However, I didn’t love much else about this one. The story was mildly interesting but never gripped me. Timelines alternate between the present (2011) and 1986 - though, did they really say “hook up” back then? I feel like they didn’t. I never felt compelled to keep reading to find out what happens next. Most of the characters were unlikeable and Cassie, who started out seeming fine, ended up becoming a cartoon villain.

And the ending was so abrupt I thought there must have been a mistake in my audio. But no, it’s just the ending.

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for a copy in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley, Sandie jones, and Macmillan audio for an advance copy of I Would Die for You in exchange for an honest review. This story drew me in quickly, especially since the narrator did such a good job of making me feel like I was there. I loved visiting the past and present with these characters and I truly thought I knew what was happening next, lo and behold- I didn’t. This was more of a suspenseful book then your page turning thriller but I still think mystery lovers would love it!
I will also say this had a lot of nostalgic themes (can you say we loved boy bands) throughout the book.

This one is out on 3/25/25 and should definitely be on your radar!

Thank you to NetGalley, Minotaur Books, and MacMillian Audio for an ARC audiobook!

I have been super lucky in thrillers lately but the last two (including the one) were a miss for me.

I did not feel the edge of my seat feeling at all during the reading of this. I also did not feel any connection(good or bad) with the characters.