This was a great story that kept me up all night. If you like fast paced stories filled with some unexpected twists then this book is for you.

Many thanks for my gifted copy, My full review will be shared @coffee.break.book.reviews closer to publication day.

Bailey’s novels never disappoint, and this one is no exception—wickedly entertaining, deliciously dark, and brimming with secrets and suspense.

Set against a vivid and hauntingly atmospheric backdrop, I was completely drawn into the layers of mystery as the story peeled back the glamorous facade to expose the unsettling truths behind fame and the Hollywood industry.

Told through dual timelines and an expertly executed mix of media formats, Bailey masterfully constructs a narrative that is as engaging as it is addictive.

Go in blind, buckle up, and let this one take you for a ride.

Thank you so much to Brilliance Audio for the gifted audiobook!

The audiobook production was so well done! 5/5 on the narration!

As far as the story goes, it was very fast and entertaining! I was shocked by the ending! Even though the middle dragged for me at certain points, the twists in the ending made up for it.

I did find most of the characters to be pretty insufferable, but I think that was the point- LOL!

Overall, a fun and quick read but not very memorable!

3.5 rounded up for GR

Rating: 4.5 (rounded to 5)/5

Hello, Juliet is a dark, fast-paced thriller that pulls you into the glitzy, cutthroat world of Hollywood reunions and the long shadows cast by teen stardom. We follow Ivy Westcott, whose life and career fell apart after a scandalous betrayal on the set of her hit TV show. Now, a decade later, she’s lured back for a secret reunion episode—but when one of her former co-stars turns up dead, Ivy is thrust into a dangerous search for the truth.

This book hooked me early and never let go. The story development is sharp and compelling, with twists that kept me guessing. Even when I thought I had things figured out, the major reveals totally caught me off guard. The pacing is quick without feeling rushed—you constantly want to know what will happen next.

One of the most satisfying aspects as a reader was that every character had a purpose. From main players to the supporting cast, each had depth and weight in the story. It’s rare to read a thriller where everyone’s presence feels intentional and meaningful, and that made the stakes feel even higher. The dual timelines (past and present) were handled with care, and the social media snippets sprinkled throughout added a realistic and timely layer to the narrative. This felt especially relevant given the ongoing conversations about the darker side of young fame and exploitation in the entertainment industry.

While the casual portrayal of substance use felt a bit unrealistic at times, especially in dialogue, that didn’t take away from the overall impact, narrator Kira Fixx does a fantastic job capturing Ivy’s emotional highs and lows, enhancing the suspense and character depth.

I am very aware now that I love thrillers rooted in nostalgia and chilling secrets. Hello, Juliet gave me all of that.

**Thank you, NetGalley & Brilliance Publishing, for the advance copy for an honest review**

This is my second book by this author and I’ve really enjoyed both. 🤩 the storyline was interesting and the characters were very entertaining. I loved all the twists and the narration was great. Def pick this one up

This twisty dual timeline page-turner was a fast-paced quick read. It cleverly incorporated transmedia narration (magazine articles etc.) to add a fun dynamic that created an immersive reading experience. I think this creative storytelling approach will be really popular with readers.

A classic yet original whodunnit about the grit of the Hollywood teen show industry, this suspenseful murder mystery is perfect for fans of Gossip Girl!

Thank you NetGalley and Brilliance Publishing for access to the audio in exchange for an honest review. I thought the narration was great!

3.5 stars rounded up

Ivy Westcott is an aspiring actress who lands the role of a lifetime. She is playing the lead role of Juliet Jones in the new drama Hello, Juliet. As shooting begins Ivy feels like someone is stalking her. First her dress that was rented for an episode was the wrong size and when returned was cut up, Flowers that were delivered to her dressing room are destoryed. Hello, Juliet was the last acting job that Ivy was on, now 10 years later they are going to do a reunion show. When Ivy arrives at her dressing room she finds Lauren, her former best friend and castmate dead. Nothing makes sense to Ivy as she tries to unravel the web of lies inorder to find the truth. This was a fast audiobook that will have you hooked from the start. Told in multiple timelines from the early days of production to present day as the police try to catch the real killer. I would like to thank both NetGalley and Brilliance Publishing for lettig me listen to an advance copy of this audiobook.

Out April 29th 2025!!

This book took me about a quarter way through to get into, but once I was hooked it was all over! I finished this in one day! Hollywood, glitz, glam and murder. This was a fun one.

Thank you to the publisher & author for this arc 📚

I didn’t like the main character Ivy and that made it tough to like the story. I did enjoy the mix of past and present timelines and the narrator did a good job.

I had the pleasure of listening to the audiobook version of Hello, Juliet by Samantha M. Bailey, and it was an absolutely gripping experience! The narrator brought Ivy Westcott’s story to life with such emotion and nuance, making the twists and turns even more impactful. The dual timelines and mixed media storytelling added layers of complexity, blending Hollywood glitz with dark secrets and betrayals. Ivy is a flawed yet relatable protagonist, and her journey to uncover the truth behind her co-star's death kept me hooked from start to finish. Bailey masterfully explores the pressures of fame and the cracks beneath Hollywood's glamorous facade, delivering shocking twists right up to the jaw-dropping finale. If you love thrillers filled with intrigue, betrayal, and a touch of nostalgia for teen dramas, this audiobook is a must-listen!

3.5 stars
This was a popcorn thriller that I really enjoyed. A fast read filled with twists and turns, Hollywood vibes, and all the secrets and lies. It was easy to keep flipping the pages (so to speak as I read on audio), and I found it to be a solid thriller and entertaining read.

The audiobook narration was well-performed, and it really kept me engrossed in the story.

My thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to review this book.

Ivy played Juliet in a series years ago. When she goes to her reunion, she finds Lauren dead. While book did have some good parts, overall, I Just didn't find it interesting. The ending was a shock though!

4.5 stars rounding down on Goodreads

If Samantha M. Bailey writes it, I am going to devour it! Her books are just that good. Do I need to say more?

Ok, ok, I loved this twisty book! I was hooked from page one and I didn’t want to put it down. I was on the edge of my seat and every time I thought I figured it out, Bailey would throw me for a loop!

I went between the ebook and audiobooks and both were amazing! The narrator, Kira Fixx is a new to me narrator but I love her narration!

****Many thanks to Amazon Publishing, Brilliance Audio, and Thriller Book Lovers - The Pulse for my gifted copies.

Ivy Westcott’s return to the show she once ruined is anything but simple—especially when a reunion meant to clear her name turns deadly. Hello, Juliet is packed with tension, secrets, and shocking twists that kept me guessing the whole way through. Everyone is a suspect, everyone has a motive. A gripping mystery that’s impossible to put down!

Thank you Samantha M. Bailey, Brilliance Audio, and Netgalley for the advanced copy!

A decade after being branded #PoisonIvy and exiled from Hollywood, former teen star Ivy Westcott is thrust back into the spotlight when a shocking exposé reignites the scandal that ruined her life. Desperate for redemption, she agrees to a secret Hello, Juliet reunion—only to find herself at the center of a deadly mystery when a former castmate turns up dead. To clear her name and survive, Ivy must unravel the dark secrets of the show that made her famous… before she becomes the next victim.

I had been hearing so many great things about this book, so I was really excited to read it. It gave me total Beverly Hills, 90210 behind the scenes drama vibes, and I loved it! The beginning set up the story perfectly for the mystery, and it was dark and full of suspense. While the characters weren’t totally likable, I did vibe with Ivy. The TV show reunion was done perfectly, and I honestly can’t say anything bad about this book, except that I did figure out whodunnit early on. That’s a me thing though because other people have said the opposite. I don’t want to say too much about the plot though because I loved going into this one blind. This was my first book by Bailey, and it won’t be my last!

Kira Fixx is a new to me narrator, and I thought she was the perfect voice for Ivy. She brought suspense and moodiness to this story, and it fit perfectly with the dark vibes Bailey was going for. I look forward to listening to more books narrated by her.

Thank you to the author, Thriller Book Lovers: The Pulse, Thomas and Mercer, Brilliance Publishing, and NetGalley for advanced copies in exchange for my honest review.

Rating: 5/5 Stars
Pub Date: 4/29
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This book was absolutely fantastic and I ate up every second of this one.
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I have been super into these “stars comeback” books and this was just so different and intense that once I started I couldn’t stop.
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Hello, Juliet is told in a dual timeline during the present and the most recent suspicious death and then in the past during the time of the show Hello, Juliet. I loved both timelines, I found myself completely captivated and unable to pull my eyes from the screen/ears from the narration. The characters are all fantastic. I love how during the entire book I suspected everyone at different times.
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This is a fast paced book right from the start. I flew through this in a night and stayed up way past my bedtime. The ending was incredible and everything I needed for the story.
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I listened to this while reading my eARC. It was narrated by Kira Fixx and I think she was fantastic. This was such an addicting story!
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Overall, huge win for me. I think that all my thriller lovers will love it! Be sure to check it out! Huge thank you to NetGalley, Samantha M. Bailey, Brilliance Publishing and Thomas&Mercer for the ALC and eARC in exchange for my honest review.

A decade after the abrupt end of the hit teen drama Hello, Juliet, former lead actress Ivy is invited to a secret reunion episode. But when she arrives, she finds a co-star dead - thrusting her into a fight to uncover the truth and clear her name.

Though this isn’t YA, it definitely has that teen-drama vibe. Told across past and present timelines, we follow Ivy as she navigates the mystery in the present while also reliving her early struggles with auditions and chaos of overnight fame.

I loved how the book included news and social media, with chapters featuring articles, forum posts, and comment sections. It really added depth and a modern, fast paced vibe.

That said, I couldn’t really tell past and present Ivy apart - I would have loved to see some maturity or growth, but she felt the same throughout. It didn’t take away from my enjoyment, but it definitely reinforced that YA-style.

While there’s murder and mystery, this leans heavily into drama, with plenty of romance and who’s crushing on who - but the twist completely got me, and I kinda loved it. For such a light read, it got surprisingly dark!

Overall, this was a fun, fast-paced, and wildly entertaining read. I loved how it blended a classic whodunit with mixed media to create a fresh, modern, and youthful vibe. The audiobook narrator matched the energy perfectly, making it even more immersive.

Thanks to @Netgalley and
@BrilliancePublishing for access to this advanced readers copy

Thank you @sbaileybooks @brilliancepublishing & @netgalley for my complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own.

If you love stories filled with Hollywood intrigue, then this one is a must-read!

Former child and teen star Ivy has spent the last decade living a quiet life, away from the media frenzy and scandals of Hollywood. However, when producers announce a reunion show, Ivy finds herself reluctantly drawn back into the spotlight, driven by financial necessity. What starts as a nostalgic return quickly spirals into chaos when a shocking murder rocks the production, thrusting her into a web of intrigue more complicated than she ever imagined.

I highly recommend diving into this story without any prior knowledge, so I won’t reveal too much. The narrative cleverly unfolds through both past and present perspectives of Ivy, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of the cast. The twists are genuinely shocking, and with a murderer on the loose, the suspense keeps you guessing until the very end!

I particularly enjoyed the audio version. The narrator does a great job distinguishing voices.

It was great, though I found it a bit too twisty at times. For me, it felt a little overwhelming, but I know that won’t be a problem for many people. The unpredictability and all the twists will probably be a big draw for others.

The character getting a role was nice, but was it really nice? It felt like something was missing, or maybe it didn’t have the impact I expected. It was interesting to see unfold, but I wasn’t completely convinced by it.

I really enjoyed this book! It was fast paced, an easy read and lots of questions along the way! I thought I managed to figure out the ending, however, I was wrong and the ending was amazing! I liked how it really tied the story together and answered any questions I had.

The only thing I struggled with was that there is a lot of POVs and going back and forth, however I still thoroughly enjoyed the book and would recommend!