This was a compelling read, that readers will love. I found the structure to be very engaging and helped propel me through the plot and the twists were exciting if not entirely original. I enjoyed this and think it will be a very fun vacation read for the summer.

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

The first chapter of this book drew me in and I didn't want to stop reading because of such a strong intro! That being said, parts of this felt very slow to me but then it all came together for a somewhat satisfying twist. I can't say that I was fond of the ending, but still, it was worth a read.

Wow. If you're not hooked by the end of the first chapter, then this genre is not for you. I loved this book! (I'm a bit biased though, since I love Catherine Steadman as an actress). It was very well written, and well paced. Great debut book. I look forward to reading more from Catherine Steadman.

AMAZING BOOK!!! but... the only problem was that there was so much going on in this story line. It's what makes it great and also does not because of all of the moving parts. The main character was a little crazy and that is what made me so intrigued because I had no idea what she was going to do next. Sometimes I thought she was a robot, just acting out on what she saw in front of her. Definitely a plot twist at the end but I wish they would have gone into more detail about her husband's past because it was never really brought to the surface. The ending also could have been wrapped up a little neater, it tied up all of the loose ends but there was still some things that could have been clarified more. All in all, awesome read and I have already recommended it to my friends.

Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman was quickly added to my read list when I heard that Reese Witherspoon's company Hello Sunshine had snapped up the film rights last year, almost 12 month prior to publishing in the USA.

This mysterious thriller was a delight to read, and I could not get enough! The plot was well thought out, to ensure the right twists were in place to throw audiences off the scent of what was "really" happening right under the newlywed's nose.

The story follows Mark (investment banker, now unemployed) & Erin (documentarian, focusing on the reintroduction of prisoners back into their lives on the outside), they are madly in love and planning their dream wedding when Mark looses his job, and wedding and honeymoon plans are adjusted. Little did they expect to find something in the water during a romantic scuba dive trip out to an old shipwreck. What they uncover shocks them, changing the course of their lives forever.

This book is action packed, but make sure you don't read the last 100 pages at home alone, a creek on the stairs with send shivers down your spine!

I would recommend Something in the Water to anyone who loves Shari Lapena, Ruth Ware, or B.A. Paris, or mystery/thrillers. This is a very impressive novel by first time author Catherine Steadman.

**I received this book from Netgalley for the purpose to read and provide an unbiased review.

Though slow to start out, once the action started, it never stopped. The plot was definitely exciting, and the suspense was high. I could feel physical fear, my heart racing, as I continued reading. I devoured this book in a two days, and if I wasn't trying to be a mother in between reads, it would have been faster. I highly recommend, and I can't wait to read what Steadman will have for us next.

Erin is a documentary filmmaker. Mark is a banker. They are happy and in love, planning their upcoming wedding. While on their honeymoon in Bora Bora, they find a mysterious bag in the water. The contents of the bag forever change their relationship.

The story is told from Erin's viewpoint. She and Mark seem to have everything going for them, but things get very complicated during and after their honeymoon. The characters are mostly likable and believable. A slow build up that is intriguing and suspenseful.

A page-turning psychological thriller. Great for fans of domestic thrillers with a strong female protagonist.

Erin and Mark a young couple are very much in love and are busy planning their wedding and honeymoon to Bora Bora. Erin is budding documentary filmmaker and Mark a successful investment banker but just before the wedding Mark loses his job and finds it difficult to get another one. They both still decided to put their troubles decide and go on their lavish honeymoon. During their two weeks of of pure enjoyment they decided to go on a scuba diving adventure and what they find in a bag there changes their lives forever.

Something in the Water is an enjoyable debut thriller by Catherine Steadman. The start of the book was a little slow as we are introduced to the characters but the book picks up pace at around 35% .Strong well developed characters makes this an interesting read and will look forward to reading more by this author.

I would like to thank Random House Publishing Group-Ballantine Ballantine Books & NetGalley for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest and fair review.

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This book was so good! Kept me guessing till the very end!!! I’ve never read this author before until now. Will definitely be adding to my favorite list!

Okay so perhaps a somewhat unpopular opinion here, at least based on what I am reading on Reese Witherspoon's Instagram comments (this is a RW Bookclub pick) - but this book did not hit the "Mark" for me (a pun for those who read it - sorry I couldn't help it). I also gleamed from the comments in IG that I may have enjoyed the audible version more, as people seem to be up all night listening. I thought the book dragged for much of the narrative and was bogged down with unimportant details.

I was slightly more interested when we got to the honeymoon, but found the rest of the book predictable at many points. Nothing about the ending came as a surprise, and the prologue was just unnecessary as it featured characters I did not get to know well enough to care about.

The bright spot in the book was ex-con and gangster Eddie. He was charming and helpful and had a calming presence that helped our protagonist through. The only issue is I would have much rather read a book about Eddie.

Thank you Netgalley for this preview!

After grabbing you in with a cliff-hanger, this book sloooows way down. I understand the necessity of the background to the build-up of the mystery but honestly it was a little to slow. But I’m here to say do not give up on it! Once you get over that first hump (roughly 1/3 of the book – and it’s not bad reading, there’s just no thrill) this book turns into a wild ride! I ended up really enjoying it!

I thought the idea was original and not something I’ve read a bunch of times. I also thought the main character was really relatable and she got further and further entangled you could see how you would have done the exact same thing! I also liked the elements that kind of exposed what money can do to people.

You need this book if you like Ruth Ware – it was a similar writing style – just don’t give up on it in the beginning! It is definitely worth it – good twisty read.

Entertainment Value: 4
Characters: 3 or 4
Voice: 4
Plot: 4
Overall: 4 stars

<i>Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!</i>
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A decent read and a premise that differs from many thrillers as of late. However, I didn't care for the characters or feel connected to them. This makes a fine "beach read" - holds your attention but doesn't stay with you long after finishing. I would still read future works from this author.

Read my 4-star review of Something In The Water by Catherine Steadman

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2421222073

I am so pleased with this! Catherine Steadman's, Something in the Water is a great story with a great narrator. I was quickly drawn into the story as it starts at a very peculiar place that gets you intrigued immediately. This story, in contrast to a lot I seem to be reading lately, is told from one POV. This was so refreshing for me; I really related to the Erin, our protagonist and felt really comfortable just sitting in her voice and hearing this story told.

Erin, is a documentary filmmaker who we find working on a project interviewing convicted criminals on the eve of their release from prison and just after. In the midst of all of this, she also marries the man of her dreams, Mark a once successful investment banker who comes under great stress due to difficulties with his career - like he doesn't have one any more. With all of this going on they decide to go on the honeymoon of their dreams to Bora Bora. Whilst there, on a private scuba diving excursion, they discover something in the water that will forever change the course of their lives.

This book has mystery, intrigue, some very intense moments, some moments where I was appalled by how reckless our MC was acting - this book is an excellent examination of what human beings are willing to do for something valuable to them. If you value wealth and stability, what would you do to get and maintain that? What sorts of lines would you cross? Would you be the same person? Are you any different from any other person who may have crossed lines of their own? I found the story was formatted perfectly - it kept me guessing, it kept me wanting to keep turning pages. I would definitely recommend this as a perfect summer Thriller!

This was a disappointment. The author gets too bogged down on the descriptions of little things that I got bored. I kept putting this book down because I was just not interested. I didn't like any character. there was nothing redeeming.

ARC provided to me in exchange for honest review.

This book captured me in the beginning then towards the middle it started to get slow. For me, it didn’t pick up until about a 1/3 of the way towards the ends.

The characters were great, I loved Erin and mark! They find something in the water and they both have different ways of handling the situation. Whatever way they decide, they somehow make it work. Without giving away too much, I recommend this book to thriller lovers.

Thank you to NetGalley for this free eARC!

Another good mystery that I was lucky enough to get my hands on. It builds slowly, but Wow it's worth the wait! Its a well written book, 2 well devolped characters with some spicy characters thrown in to make it all interesting! O really love this book and giving it a 5 stars!

What a roller coaster ride this book was!! Was it realistic? Not exactly but I believed it all while I was reading. Far fetched? Yeah, have to admit it was - but did I care? Not a bit. I just settled in for the twists and turns that had me guessing constantly until the end. The only thing that bothered me a little was the author's choice to have Erin burying Mark in the first pages of the book. I would have rather not known it was him she was burying until the end. But I won't quibble with that. Overall, it was a very enjoyable read!

"We humans are amazing in our capacity for adaptation, aren't we?"

Erin and Mark Roberts are on their magical honeymoon in Bora, Bora when they find something in the water. This 'something' will rock their world and totally turn their lives in a new direction. NO SPOILERS, you'll just have to find out what it was and what Erin and Mark do. I'm sure you have some idea...

Actually, this was a fun, suspenseful thriller and I had a hard time putting it down as I raced through the pages to find out what happened next. Although I didn't really care for Erin (her point of view drives the narrative), and though I know that I'd definitely not make any of the same choices that she made, it certainly made for an action-packed plot. I really wasn't quite sure how it would all end up despite my many attempts at guessing. Given how the novel starts, I thought I had some idea of where it was all going. Maybe I did, and maybe I fell for some clever plot twists.

This is one that you won't want to miss this summer. The only false note was that I didn't really get very invested in the side story of Erin's documentary though I see now how it was essential to some of the story, albeit a bit far-fetched. Despite those moments of suspended disbelief, I just went with the flow and enjoyed the theme (despite it being quite common).

Thank you to NetGalley and Ballantine Books for this e-book ARC to read and review.

I loved the structure of this book. Steadman starts at the end: We know the fate of one character.

The rest of the novel reveals the mystery. How did it come to this?

When documentary filmmaker Erin and her banker husband Mark find something in the water on their Bora Bora honeymoon, they're forced to confront serious questions about themselves and their relationship.

Something in the Water is the debut effort of Steadman, an actress best known in the U.S. for her work on Downton Abbey. And what a terrific start. The writing propels you along, and the plotting is deft.

Does it rely a bit too much on characters making bad choices at every turn? Perhaps. But if all characters made flawless decisions -- if no one ever went to the dark basement or opened the thing marked "secret" -- we'd have no thrillers at all.

This book contains so many twists and turns, it's virtually impossible to write a review without spoilers. So I'll just say this: It is unputdownable.

If you're looking for something to keep you turning pages at the pool or the beach, ignoring how hot it is, or that you need to shower and get ready for dinner, then pick up Something in the Water.