The Intern started off strong for me with the introductions of our main characters.

But slowly lost me with a contrived and messy plot that didn’t have a strong meaning.

Not my favourite thriller, the beginning had me hooked but felt like the plot was all over the place. Still get me reading to find out the ending, but wasn’t my cup of tea

The deeper I got into this book, the harder it was to put it down. I had to know what would happen next! I was on the edge of my seat. Every single chapter turned the story and I was never fully certain who to trust. Each time I thought I had it figured out, something else would get thrown in and change everything. Gripping and easily my favorite book from Michele Campbell to date.

In "The Intern," author Michele Campbell] delivers a gripping tale of ambition, deception, and the perilous dance between power and justice. Madison Rivera, a promising Harvard law student, finds herself entangled in a web of intrigue when she secures an internship with the enigmatic Judge Kathryn Conroy. But Madison harbors a dark secret—her troubled brother Danny's arrest puts him at the center of a case overseen by Judge Conroy.

As Madison delves deeper into the judge's world, she uncovers layers of corruption, ambition, and danger lurking beneath the surface. Is Judge Conroy a mentor, a victim, or a master manipulator? And what role does Madison play in her intricate game of power and control?

The novel's timely and thrilling narrative explores themes of class, ambition, and family against the backdrop of a high-stakes legal drama. As Madison and Judge Conroy engage in a dangerous cat-and-mouse game, the lines between ally and adversary blur, leaving both women questioning their loyalties and motives.

With its expertly crafted plot twists and compelling characters, "The Intern" keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the final page. [Author's Name] skillfully navigates the complexities of the legal system and human nature, delivering a thought-provoking and suspenseful thriller that will leave readers guessing until the very end. Fans of legal dramas and psychological thrillers alike will be captivated by this gripping tale of ambition, betrayal, and the quest for justice.

Fast-paced legal thriller.

When Harvard law student, Madson Rivera, lands an internship with Judge Kathryn Conroy, she is over the moon thinking that her future career plans are secured. It's not too long, however, before she realizes that she is in over her head -- caught between her own brother's legal troubles and information that the Judge might be a criminal.

This was entertaining and I enjoyed listening to the audiobook while following along in the e-book. The narrator did a nice job voicing all the characters. Although the plot and outcome were predictable, I was more dismayed by how annoying that whole brother situation was. I thought Madison's mother was beyond annoying with her demands on Madison actually leading to her becoming more embroiled in all the bad stuff. Kathryn's back story and her perspective was far more interesting, and I wish more of the book had been spent on her. The bad guys were stereotypical and some of the details about the conspiracies and prosecutorial conduct, along with the involvement of the FBI, were a little farfetched. And the relationship between Madison and Kathryn sure got real close real fast. Regardless, there was a lot of action and some twists enough to make this hard to put down.

I like legal thrillers but would prefer they be more courtroom drama vs mobster and corruption themes.

This was a very well done legal thriller that was hard to put down. The characters had a lot of depth and the book was well paced. I enjoyed the mystery and the twists were well done. Overall this was a great read.

This book was great, it felt fresh and not like anything else I've read lately. It kept me intrigued all the way through, I didn't want to put it down.

This book kept me reading, i liked the main characters and you want to root for them the whole time.
The ending is so good. I liked that we got both perspectives and I was not expecting the twists.

*Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this arc in exchange for my honest review*

Twisty legal thriller that entertains from beginning to end - loved it.

I really enjoyed this novel! I read mostly thrillers and so many truly just run together if they aren’t forgettable. This book will be one that I remember for a while. The plot is so unique and the suspense is prevalent throughout so I still recall many details. Really enjoyed!

DNF-ed at 20% sorry. Started pretty good then it was fast out of nowhere and unprobbable idk. Im giving it 3 stars to be fair. Also i did relate to the main character as shes an oldest sister in a ethnic household and a law student. Just like me, part of her upbringing is very similar to mine and i liked that!

I really enjoyed how this book played out. I did listen to most of it as an audiobook since that helped me get into it at first. I loved the switch up in POV we got, it came as a surprise at first since there’s some time jumps but it made me understand the main characters all that much more. I got to see multiple sides to the story and grapple with what is true vs what we think is true at times. I liked the cat and mouse (as it’s described) feeling to the novel. The author did a great job of covering all sides to the plot, drama, and mystery that we get as the book goes on. This is one of those books I got more invested into as it went on. I couldn’t put it down at times because I needed to get to the next chapter. I loved seeing into the minds of both the Law student and the Judge. I didn’t trust anyone at times and had suspicions of what, if anything, is true. The ending of this story was pretty satisfying and I was happy with how it concluded for the majority part. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a good thriller involving some drama, not knowing what to believe, law/judge involvement, and a slight creepy theme!

"The Intern" by Michele Campbell is a gripping psychological thriller that dives deep into the cutthroat world of high-stakes ambition and deadly secrets. Campbell's sharp writing and masterful plot twists keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. With its complex characters and a storyline that explores the dark underbelly of power and privilege, this book is a compelling read that's hard to put down.

ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.

I’m super backlogged with some of my ARC’s but am trying my best to catch up. I really was fascinated by the premise of this book! It was not what I originally thought it would be and has lots of twists and turns so you never quite know where it’s headed! I really liked how it was told from both the female main characters points of view and gave me some insight into to judge’s past. I would recommend to readers who enjoy legal thrillers and mysteries!

I found the writing of this one very clunky and unfortunately could not finish it. Although others may enjoy it, it just wasn’t for me.

I could tell straight from the start that I would have to suspend my disbelief just a little bit to read this one. Once I got over that, this was a great read. I liked the characters, though I wish there had been more details about them. While I liked them, I felt no sympathy for them, and I couldn’t always understand motives. I also couldn’t understand how Madison and Judge Conroy could have forged such a close relationship so quickly. They were each way too trusting of each other given the circumstances. I understand how it was needed to make the story work, but there just wasn’t enough on the front end for me to really believe it.

It was a fast paced, exciting story that I’m glad to have taken the time to read. I will definitely be checking out other writings by Michele Campbell.

Michele Campbell is one of my must-read authors when I'm in the mood for a gripping thriller read. She's hit another one out of the park with this one. The Intern takes the reader on a behind-the-scenes look at the legal system when Madison gets an internship with her much revered professor and respected lawyer.

The problem is Madison has secrets she's keeping from her mentor. Will that jeopardize everything she's worked so hard for? But wait, is the judge keeping secrets as well? So much drama and suspense. And I loved every minute of it.

I thoroughly enjoyed The Intern and was kept enthralled to the very end. And now I wait for Ms. Campbell's next book. So hard to wait. Sigh.

3.5 ⭐️ for me, rounded up to 4.

This was a solid thriller and kept me engaged. It felt realistic, but after talking to some lawyer friends who also read this, they had some critiques I initially didn’t think about.

I enjoyed the dual POVs and the FMCs, but I did feel like there were a few too many character that made this more complex than it needed to be. But overall a solid thriller set on a college campus with a satisfying conclusion.

Fantastic story! I love everything from the plot to the characters. The hid kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time

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Madison Rivera lands the internship of a lifetime working for Judge Kathryn Conroy. But Madison has a secret that could destroy her career. Her troubled younger brother Danny has been arrested, and Conroy is the judge on his case. When Danny goes missing after accusing the judge of corruption, Madison’s quest for answers brings her deep into the judge’s glamorous world. Is Kathryn Conroy a mentor, a victim, or a criminal? Is she trying to help Madison or use her as a pawn? And why is somebody trying to kill her? As the two women circle each other in a dangerous cat-and-mouse game, will they save each other, or will betrayal leave one of them dead?
Thank you to NetGalley and St Martin's Press for giving me an advance copy.