Jenna, Donnie, Nico, Ben and Arty spent a few years together as foster kids at Savior House 25 years ago. And they did something bad. Now, an assassin is trying to take them out. But, who's behind it? And why?
This was my least favorite Alex Finlay novel, It has a lot of action in it, and reads like a spy/action movie. I didn't care for the ending.
I did like the short chapters and the multiple POVs. The action did draw me in at first, but after that, I wanted more mystery/suspense. It was just not what I was expecting.

Alex done it again! I loved The Night Shift and this one was even more twisty and darker and gritty. Murder suspense fast paced chapters . Even though the chapters are long on the netgalley version they were fast paced and intriguing. Addictive qnd have you engaged . Jenna was a favorite character. There's a secrn with the truck driver that might alarm some. It's pretty graphic sexually. . Alex is a brilliant Thriller author and one that's on my top favorite list. I highly recommend ! Great book and characters and plot . Can't wait to read more from Alex.

This story is told in 3 different POV's. We have Jenna, Nico and Donnie who all spent time as teenagers in Foster Care at a place called Savior House. 25 years later they all have led successful lives but now someone is trying to kill them. They finally figure out that the common denominator is Savior House. The 3 of them come together to finally put their past and what happened there so long ago to rest.
This book feels different from the other Alex Finlay books I've read before. It's more of a fast paced thriller that goes non stop. I did enjoy it and I look forward to reading anything he writes.
Thanks to NetGalley and the Publisher St. Martin's Press for a copy of this book for an honest review

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What Have We Done by Alex Finlay is a terrifying story about a small group of kids who haven’t caught a break in their lives, and things get even worse when they are assigned to a group home for orphans. Let’s agree that hell might have been a better option than this stinking home run by horrible people. All these kids have in life is each other, but sometimes that is not enough. But there is a core of kids who will escape and remove the main person who has made them suffer. Flash forward 25 plus years, and they are all now thriving in their professional lives, and most of them are even successful in their personal lives except that someone is trying to kill them one by one. There are so many twists and turns and shocking plot twists that it will keep you alert and reading fervently to the very last page. A genuinely shocking thriller/whodunit that will find you rooting for the kids all over again. Sometimes it is hard to outrun your past. Can these kids do it? You’ll have to read this yummy book. #thriller #WhatHaveWeDone @alexfinlayauthor @minotaur_books @netgalley #assassins #childabuse #murderforhire #secrets #family #friends #loyalty
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I received a complimentary copy of this book. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own. Thank you to NetGalley, Minotaur Books, and the author for the opportunity to read this book. Pub Date: March 2023.

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Gripping and thrilling and had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. What a page turner!

We follow three main characters: Jenna, Nico and Donnie. Each of them have their own lives, but they also used to live together at a foster home called Saviour House when they were teens. Something 25 years ago happened between them that is now causing problems in the present. They must figure out who is trying to kill them before it’s too late.

I really enjoyed this book from the first chapter. All the action was great too. I didn’t find anything to be too superfluous. I did kind of see the twist coming, but it was still a surprise. I wanted to know what had happened to them that caused this reaping. Even the last chapter was gripping. I definitely recommend!

Thank you to Netgalley for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press, Minotaur Books for the copy of What Have We Done by Alex Finlay. I love Finlay’s writing and it grabbed me from the beginning and never let go! I actually had no idea where the story was headed at first and I’m glad I trusted the author and allowed it to unfold at its own pace. I liked how Jenna, Donnie, and Nico each had their own storylines until they all merged together. Jenna is a great character and her exploits completely overshadowed Donnie and Nico, though. If you’re looking for an action-packed book, this is for you!
4.5 stars rounded up to 5.

I received a copy of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley.

This is definitely my least favourite of the three Alex Finlay novels I have read. It is told from the perspectives of three of the survivors of Savior House children's home, Jenna, Donnie, and Nico, and focusses on retribution seemingly being sought for something they, together with Ben and Artemis, did while at the home. I enjoyed the chapters from Jenna's perspective, (although her backstory seemed unlikely to me,) since she was totally kick-ass, but Nico and Donnie's chapters just slowed things down every time. The novel seemed to take a very long time to get to the point, and then the last few chapters were full of twists and surprises. The final twist was, in my opinion, completely unnecessary and I wish it had been omitted.

This is my first-time reading Alex Finlay’s work; I am very impressed. This book was non-stop action and thrills the entire way through. I devoured this book and this has truly encouraged me to read more from him. I liked all the characters, I loved that it was a dual timeline (past and present) and multiple POVs. I love it when you get multiple sides of the story from other people’s perspectives. The plot was incredible and there were some twists and turns that I did not see coming which is a breath of fresh air because normally those are easy to catch on to. The story as a whole was written very well. I have never been a big thriller reader but this book has opened my eyes. I loved Jenna from the very beginning and I loved Donnie from the very beginning it took me a while to warm up to Nico just simply because I don’t think we got as much about him in this book which is fine because of the way the author handled every part of writing this book was incredible, that I don’t feel like we needed it or missed out on anything. I was genuinely captivated by this story the entire time and I could not put it down. I audibly gasped at some moments and cursed at others. This book was AMAZING!! Highly recommend!

This had everything that I enjoy about the thriller genre, I was invested in the story and the atmosphere of it. The characters did what I would have done in the situation. Alex Finlay has a great writing style and it works so well as a thriller. This was so well done and it left me wanting more.

“It’s all gonna leak soon,” Nico says. “The sheriff says he’ll give me time to duck out of town to avoid the circus, but he can’t wait too long. NIOSH and the other government agencies will figure out this wasn’t methane buildup, that the explosion was intentional.”

This book is nonstop action from the beginning. I love that the chapters are short and each one gives you more pieces to the puzzle. I devoured this book in less than 24 hours. Another 5 star review for Alex Finlay!

Thank you for the a-ARC!

I loved this book from the very first page! I liked getting to know the characters and came to care about them. The twists in the plot kept me guessing and turning pages way past my bedtime. I have read the other books by this author and will continue to read any and all books they write. I highly recommend this book!

If Stephen King’s IT were an action movie, it would be What Have We Done. I’ve said it before, but it needs to be said again: Alex Finlay writes movies. Every single one of his books gets better and more action-packed. I am always riveted, endlessly surprised, gnawing my nails to a nub. This book got me out of my reading slump. I loved it so hard. That’s what she said. Please read this to appreciate the duality of that joke lol.

A fantastic edge-of-your-seat mystery/thriller that kept me engaged until the very end. The twists and turns had me gasping!

4.5 stars rounded up

I’m beginning to think that Alex Finlay does t know how to write a bad book 😄

He certainly knows how to weave a great mystery and keep the pacing just right. The action never stops, and his characters are all very genuine and unique. His has quickly become a must read for me.


My only critique is that he uses the phrase “tap eyes” quite often (in this and precious books) and though I have deduced what it means, it’s not a common phrase and even google didn’t have an explanation.

What Have We Done is a book full of fright and chills.

As children a quartet of children, Jenna, Donnie, and Nico, meet in Savior House, a home for children abandoned by their parents. They clung to each other to survive the brutal life they shared. It was rather a dark, brooding place which is closed after three children become missing.

Many years later they meet up once again after a paid assassin shows up. They have all lived interesting, "successful," lives but are currently in tough places. Now, they are being hunted and the only way that they can save their lives is to work together.

This means dredging up the horrors of their past, but it is the only way to survive.

A good thriller

I purposefully made this book last. I could have read it in one sitting. Now I am here, painfully aware I will have to wait awhile for Alex Finlay’s next book.
What Have We Done is so fast paced and unexpected, never leading where you thought it might. I was rooting for the main characters the whole time. Jenna, Nico, and Donnie ended up right where I had imagined.
Well done!

Great Thriller, just what you would expect from the author of The Night Shift!

Years ago, 4 kids were the best of friends in the Savior House - a group home where children who weren't adopted or foster lived. Savior Home was a bit like the jungle and the kids banded together to survive. All four became successful in their chosen fields and rarely kept in touch until now...

When a young woman appears as a hired killer, the four know that something is amiss. They are forced to reconnect and return to their traumatic childhood to deal with impending danger. The problem is that they are not sure who to trust, including each other.

I really enjoyed this story, I love the characters, I loved the plot and the writing keeps you invested and interested. I thought the ending could've used a bit more Umph, but I hold Alex Finlay to a higher standard then some other thriller authors. If you want a 5 star thriller, a unique and interesting plot. a small town/childhood trauma story with a twist, What Have We Done is for you!
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The first half of this book was amazing! It had every thriller element I love, but it went downhill in the second half which is why I rated it four stars. Still another great book from Alex Finlay. Thanks to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press, and Minotaur Books for the ARC!

What do a rock star, a federal judge, an assassin, a TV producer and a tech wunderkind have in common? They all spent time at Savior House, a group foster home in their teens. And they also have a 25 year old secret that threatens to be exposed.
Thank you Netgalley, Minotaur, and St. Martin's Press for early access to Alex Finlay's latest thriller! A big fan of the Night Shift, this one does not disappoint. This book has everything: blackmail, murder, spies, government conspiracies, multiple character viewpoints, and a plot that unfolds at breakneck speed to keep you on the edge of your seat. Mr. Finlay's ability to create a complex plot structure, with multiple timelines serves him well in this story. Each character has a unique voice and story and their involvement in the secret unfolds slowly, until 3/4 into the book. If you think you know who the killer is, think again as this one will surely keep you on your toes until the very end.

Highly recommended!!

Jenna, Nico and Donnie were in a group home called Savior House when they were children. They were the bullied, threatened and scared for their lives. Then one night they decide to fight back and it ends with the words "what have we done?". Now twenty-five years later, each one is in danger and running for their lives from a sadistic killer. As they fight to survive, they try to find out who knows what and which one of them is next.

From beginning to end, this was a wild, action packed ride. This was not what I was expecting from this author but it was such a good surprise. It was one of those stories that I pictured it as a movie as I read it, and an amazing movie at that. Each character had their flaws but they also had more likeable, good traits to go along with it. The only thing I didn't care for was the amount of times the characters would "tap eyes", it was stated a bit too much for me. Otherwise, I absolutely loved yet another one from this author and cannot wait for the next one.
Four Solid Stars.

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press, Minotaur Books for this ARC.