This is such a fantastic book if you are a sucker for reality tv (like me), especially the competition ones. I was pulled in from the very beginning, and was filled with suspense The story is told through different POVs and timelines, and had to keep reading to see what would happen next. I love how it all came together in a satisfying was in the end. Definitely recommend this one!

As a bit of a reality tv junkie in my non-reading time this one was very appealing. It was such an interesting concept and I never really knew where it was headed. What a fun twisty ending. Highly recommend!

I loved the idea of Everyone is Watching. The story of a live reality show with a secret revenge plan was entertaining and I read it to the end. It was a bit of a stop and start for me though and I found myself wishing for more tension and character development.

When a reality competition promises a prize of ten million dollars, people take notice. Five people are chosen to compete on the new show One Lucky Winner. Through challenges and testimonials, the world gets to know them and chooses who to vote off. At the end:One Lucky Winner. Contestants must be cut off from the outside world and during this time suspicious events start occurring. Alliances are considered, and contestants try to determine the best way for each of them to stay till the end. Something sinister is happening behind the scenes but with ten million on the line, how much do they want to try to figure out. However, ignoring the warnings may mean their end. A twisty story that is not as basic as it seems at first glance. Thanks to Park Row and NetGalley for the ARC. This is my honest review.

Thank you to Heather Gudenkauf, Harlequin Publishing, and NetGalley for an eARC of Everyone Is Watching in exchange for my honest opinion about the book.

This book had such an interesting premise. I am not a "Big Brother" fan - I've never seen an episode in my life. But knowing that this book had the same idea, but we were throwing in possible murder. Sign me up!

I will admit, I did get a bit confused with this book. There were 5 contestants, but we only get the POV of two and the show's "host"... why stop there? Why didn't get get the full scoop? I would have loved to have seen perspectives from everyone competing.

As the book goes on, the tasks become more and more deadly which makes it a bit hard to suspend reality. Personally I would have high-tailed it out of there when things got fishy... $10 million is a lot of money, but they all knew there was the possibility they could die and/or another person could try to murder them by the second task. No way, honey! Though - these people were desperate, so even as I found myself having a hard time believing anyone would stay I could also kind of see it.

For me, this book was just ok. I didn't get the feeling I needed to keep reading and get to the end of the book as soon as possible, but I knew I would read it slowly and steadily. It's possible the pacing with the tasks contributed to that because the events of the book are pretty exciting, but I always found a good stopping point which delayed me finishing the book a bit. 3/5 stars

A popcorn thriller about a reality show to win 10 million dollars. This book has all the right ideas to intrigue me but fell flat. A book about a game show should have more action and description about the show. None of the characters were likeable and were hard to connect with. I wanted more from this book, but it did keep my attention and had me flipping the pages to see what would happen next.

I really liked this book! Have recommended it to a lot of people! Heather Gudenkauf has become one of my favorite authors!

EVERYONE IS WATCHING by Heather Gudenkauf is a suspenseful ride into an extreme reality show contest with deeper motives!

When a letter comes inviting Maire to a reality show contest with a $10 million prize, it takes a few days, but she can't resist the possibility of finally being able to pay for her daughter's cystic fibrosis treatments without losing her home.

Fern is the assistant to a nightmare boss, but what Cat did for her years ago deserves this devotion, right? When she is thrust into the spotlight of the reality show as host, Fern has a bigger chance to shine. All she has to do is keep these contestants on track.

It doesn't take long for all hell to break loose as this show has few rules and a clear desire to shine light on past misdeeds. What could go wrong?! I love that question! What indeed?! A lot, it so happens as the contestants discover the connections but not in time to avoid a catastrophe!

I had a lot of fun with this story! I thought it was an interesting and entertaining look at how far we are willing to go for visibility and views, as well as the drive for money/family. I was especially fascinated to see how these motives can make our previously held ethics a bit fuzzy.

I definitely recommend this suspense story for anyone looking for a fast-paced, entertaining story that should keep you wondering what the connections are behind the scenes.

Thank you to @parkrowbooks @htpbooks @htp_hive & @netgalley for this fantastic suspense that was published on March 26th!

This gripping narrative blends the dramatic flair of Squid Game with Survivor's strategic challenges, creating an unpredictable tale of intense competition. Centered around five contestants vying for a $10 million prize, each harboring hidden secrets, the story unfolds through the perspectives of Camille Tamerlane, Maire Hennessy, and Fernanda Espa. As the plot escalates, the contestants are thrust into unconventional challenges at a luxurious estate in Northern California, where tensions rise and strange occurrences hint at something more sinister. Despite some predictable twists, the story offers a fast-paced reading experience while delving into themes of social media voyeurism and the extremes of human nature. Though not without minor shortcomings, the book earns a solid 4 popcorn stars for its thrilling narrative.

This book was very well paced, and kept me wanting to read more. However, i found it a bit difficult to suspend my disbelief as much as i had to. I like that the author brought in online viewing and comments to the story line, but the book began to feel disjointed with all of the different perspectives along with 3 past backstories. I also found the chapter “nicknames” for each character along with the show “nicknames” being a bit much when put all together. Overall i enjoyed the read, but didn’t love the story.

Everyone is Watching is a very intriguing locked door mystery/thriller where 5 people are invited to join a reality tv show for a chance to win $10 million. Before long the contestants realize that the "games" are a little more dangerous than they signed up for and they might have a few secrets shared about their private lives along the way.

Heather Gudenkauf's plot is face paced and it makes the novel a quick read, as the audience wants to solve the puzzle of these "not so random people" as soon as possible. My one complaint was how the ending actually came about. After going through the competition with the various players, of course the reader grows attached to one or two of the contestants, knowing that only one can win and I found the ending to be too clean cut. In my opinion the ending could have been more revengeful, as the entire game was based on secrets and revenge.

Thank you to NetGalley and Park Row Books for the opportunity to review this novel.

Author Heather Gudenkauf is always a favorite of mine, she always writes such amazing books and her newest, Everyone Is Watching was another amazing read. I loved the character development and the storyline flowed well. Although The Overnight Guest is still my favorite, this was still a great read!

I typically love Heather Gudenkauf books and really could not get into this one, sadly. The characters were hard to connect to.

4.25 stars

Everyone Is Watching is a fantastic locked door thriller with so many mysteries and twists and turns that sometimes I didn’t even know which way was up. Ok that may be a bit dramatic BUT it was so twisty and I loved it!

We got a few different POVs which I really liked. I love a few different POVs when it comes to a locked door mystery, especially with a group setting on the larger side, so that we can get a well-rounded grasp on the story.

The way the multiple aspects of this story unfolds feels so masterfully done. I felt like I was a conspiracy theorist with red string and a wall of photos trying to connect all of the dots as quickly as I could lol!

Thank you to Harlequin Trade Publishing for my copy of this!

3.5 stars rounded down to 3.

A fast, fun and twisty popcorn thriller that focuses around a possibly sinister game show. I loved this authors previous book so if you enjoyed that one definitely give this a read! Thank you so much to Netgalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for my review copy!

The stalker story as old as time, I felt like this one didn't really get into the nitty gritty that I wanted it to. I was left wanting and unmoved.

Everyone Is Watching by Heather Gudenkauf is what's being referred to as a locked room mystery. The book takes place in a single setting with a small cast of characters. This book is set in the world of reality television and focuses on a few contestants who are hoping they have what it takes to endure to the finale and the grand prize of ten million dollars. Plenty of action and secrets being revealed keep this plot moving right along. Read and enjoy!

On of my favorite authors, a game show, and mystery and intrigue. A recipe for an edge of your seat, can't put down thriller! This is it!

I really don't watch reality tv but I love Heather Gudenkauf books this is about a group of contestants trying to win big money! It certainly keep me on the edge. What a great mystery thriller.
Thank you NetGalley for another amazing advance audiobook!!

★ 4.5 Stars ★
Do you watch reality TV, or have you ever wanted to be on a show? "Every One is Watching" is a thrilling locked-room mystery set on a remote island where five contestants compete for a prize of ten million dollars. However, this show is shrouded in secrecy. There must be a catch! Red Flag!

Personally, I'm not a fan of reality TV due to the excessive drama. However, when it comes to books, it's a different story (pun intended). I thoroughly enjoyed this book's well-developed characters, diverse personalities and backgrounds, and intense altercations.

The remote island setting adds an element of tension to the story. As the challenges begin, it becomes clear that this is no ordinary reality show, and the contestants were not chosen at random!

I want to thank HTP Books/Park Row Books for providing me with an ARC of this book through NetGalley. As always, all opinions expressed are entirely my own and given voluntarily.