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Thank you, NetGalley, for this ebook ARC of 'Don't Open Your Eyes" by Liv Constantine - expected release date of 06/17/2025.

ARC was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I didn't even bother reading the summary for this ARC before I requested it, I've read 6 other of their books and I knew whatever was in it, I'd be entertained. This one DID NOT DISAPPOINT! Just when I thought something was explained enough and I had things figured out, boom, another twist, turn. I didn't know what was going to come next. All the things that happened were so preposterous and wouldn't happen in real life but man, the writing was so good that I didn't even care. I wanted to see where this ended up. Another great book by the Constantine sisters, keep em coming.

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I absolutely love Liv Constantine books. This one did not disappoint. A great mystery that kept me on the edge of my seat, wanting to find out what happened next!

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The pacing in this was solid, but it felt a little disjointed by the end. The motives of the villains didn’t feel well enough established; I think we would’ve benefitted from knowing the crime upfront versus it being a “twist.”

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Love Love Love Liz Constantine's books. This one did not disappoint and I started and finished in the same day. A fast paced page turner that I could not put down for a minute.. Will certainly be a beach read this summer!

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I have loved all of this author’s books I’ve read and this book is no exception! I loved the multiple points of view and learning how they all connected. It is a crazy twisted story about a supposedly happy family. Annabelle is married to James and they have two daughters but soon Annabelle starts having prophetic dreams. This was a page turner from the beginning and I highly recommend it!!

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I'm a longtime fan of Liv Constantine! I've read all of their books-The Wife Stalker remains one of my favorite thrillers of all time. And I SO enjoyed their upcoming book, Don't Open Your Eyes. This book has all their signature high-stakes domestic drama and mind-blowing twists, but this book also had a super fun new element, a main character with nightmarish visions of the future that start coming true! Out on 06/17; thriller readers will definitely want this one on their lists for the year!

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Exactly the twisty domestic thriller that I expect from Liv Constantine. Just when you have it figured out another curve ball is sent. Don’t Open Your Eyes is a quick read that will not disappoint domestic thriller fans.

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Couldn’t put it down! A domestic suspense about a mother who starts having premonition-like dreams that her daughter is in danger. The plot got a little wild, but the author did a good job with the twists and pulling everything together.

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Don’t Open Your Eyes was a fast paced read. Annabelle is a mother who is having dreams that elude to some truths in her life. The dreams become warnings of events to come true. She is trying to understand how this is possible while keeping her family safe. Annabelle is feeling uncertainty about her marriage and begins to question everything This book is filled with twists and when you think you figured out who the villain is.. you are shocked!

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LOVE this author! It was told from 4 different perspectives, and at first I was worried it would be a problem, but it all turned out ok in the end. I knew something was "wrong" but I could not predict where or who or why. It was a good read overall!

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 Stars

After loving The Last Mrs. Parrish, I had high expectations for Don't Open Your Eyes—and Liv Constantine did not disappoint! This book is an absolute thrill ride from start to finish, filled with jaw-dropping twists, devious characters, and a sinister atmosphere that kept me glued to the pages.

The psychological tension is masterfully crafted, making me question every character’s motives and second-guess what I thought I knew. Just when I thought I had everything figured out, another twist would completely upend my expectations. The pacing is relentless, the writing is sharp, and the story had me hooked until the very last page.

If you love dark, twisty psychological thrillers with strong, manipulative characters and shocking reveals, Don't Open Your Eyes is a must-read. Liv Constantine has done it again! Highly recommend!

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This was a real intense book – it had my anxiety up for the most part while reading it. But I could not put it down. Especially when … I loved the book from the start – the crazy twists will have your mind whirling – such a great read! Thank you for the ARC Net Galley #Don’tOpenYourEyes #LivConstantine #NetGalley

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Don’t Open Your Eyes
Publishing date 06/17/25
Rating (5/5) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House - Ballantine Books for this e-ARC! Amazing!!!! Author duo Liv Constantine NEVER disappoints!

Synopsis - Don’t Open Your Eyes follows Annabelle, a mother with a seemingly perfect life—she’s married to a doctor and has two healthy, beautiful daughters. But suddenly, she starts having vivid dreams where terrible things happen… and then they start coming true.

This was a page turner! It hooked me from page one and I couldn’t stop! I love a thriller with multiple POVs, and I really enjoyed the pacing throughout the book. This one is right up there with Mrs. Parrish series for me. Highly recommend this one when it releases this summer.

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Don't Open Your Eyes is a deliciously twisted thriller. As she juggles her busy work life (social media marketing) and home life (husband James, daughters Scarlett and Olivia), Annabelle starts having troubling dreams - dreams that seem to be coming true. Is Annabelle really having dreams about the future, or is it all just a coincidence? Can she keep her family safe? Is the past about to catch up with her? The novel alternates between past and present and among several different voices, which deftly adds to the psychological torture.

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This was a page turner!! It hooked me from page one and I couldn’t stop!

This is told from multiple POV’s (Annabelle, Scarlett, and the wife). Annabelle keeps having terrible dreams. When some of them start to come true, she becomes more and more paranoid and protective over her children. Annabelle continues to struggle to tell which of her dreams are her anxiety and which may come true. When Annabelle dreams something terrible may happen to her daughter Scarlett, she subsequently uncovers a heartbreaking truth about her past.

This was so addictive! I didn’t want to go to sleep because the story was so compelling! I loved the different POV’s, especially the one from The Wife. Her chapters were so short and mysterious and my mind was racing trying to figure out how it played into the story.

Thank you to NetGalley and Ballantine Books for this e-book in exchange for this honest review.

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Liv Constantine, known for her gripping psychological thrillers, returns with Don't Open Your Eyes, a chilling and thought-provoking novel that blurs the line between fate and free will. With an irresistible mix of suspense, premonitions, and maternal instincts, this book keeps readers hooked from start to finish.
Annabelle Reynolds has a picture-perfect life: a loving husband, two wonderful daughters, and a fulfilling career. But her peaceful world is shattered when she starts having vivid, disturbing dreams—glimpses of a future where she despises her husband and her daughters are in danger. At first, she dismisses them as mere nightmares. But when details from her dreams start manifesting in real life, Annabelle realizes she isn’t just imagining things—she is seeing glimpses of a terrifying future. And then comes the most horrifying vision of all: someone wants her daughter Scarlett dead. Now, every choice Annabelle makes feels like a step toward or away from disaster. Can she change fate before it’s too late? Or is she simply playing out a destiny already written in stone?
Likes:-
1 Unique Premise: The concept of premonitions shaping real-life decisions adds a fresh and compelling twist to the psychological thriller genre.
2 Relatable, Strong Protagonist: Annabelle’s journey as a mother trying to protect her children makes her a deeply sympathetic and engaging character.
Dislikes :-
1 Some Predictability: While the novel keeps you engaged, seasoned thriller readers might see certain twists coming.
2 Minor Repetitions: Some of Annabelle’s internal struggles are revisited frequently, slightly slowing the pacing in the middle.
Overall :- Don't Open Your Eyes is a gripping psychological thriller that masterfully explores destiny, paranoia, and the lengths a mother will go to protect her children. With an eerie atmosphere, relentless suspense, and an unforgettable protagonist, this novel is perfect for fans of Before I Go to Sleep and The Last Mrs. Parrish.
Thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group Ballantine Bantam for giving me an advance copy.

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I’ve been a fan of Liv Constantine ever since I read the first Mrs. Parrish book. This book didn’t grab me quite as much, but I still enjoyed it. A solid psychological thriller!

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Amazing!!!! Author duo Liv Constantine NEVER disappoints!
They suck you in from page one with Annabelle's story of young love that leads to some huge changes in her life.
Filled with sadness, friendship, happiness and secrets of her past that like a ticking time bomb will go off in this perfectly paced tale! Her life will blow up with so many twists and turns. I could not put this one down, I had to know the truth and would happen in Annabelle’s story! Great ending as well!
Well written, great character development. Kept my interested from page 1! Loved it!!!! Can’t wait the next book!!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this eArc for my review!!

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Boy was I excited to get this arc!
Such an interesting plot based around a woman with premonitions. It did drag a bit for me at times but the ending had great twists and was exciting.

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Thank you for the ARC. This story bouncing between the past and present in the life of Annabelle. She also has these dreams that come true. Even though it was a bit of a slow pace, overall, it was an enjoyable and quick read. It had some great twists at the end. It also reminded me of my dating days and being catfished, haha.

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