If possible, I'd give this one 3.5 stars. It has a very interesting premise, but there are parts that were entirely too far fetched to even be believable and those parts kept me questioning everything else.

Mark and Erin were rather unlikable and I didn't find myself with a lot of sympathy for them and the mess they were embroiled in. All along, at every step, they had decisions to make and they almost without fail chose the worst they could have.

It was odd to me that a couple supposedly so in love and on their dream honeymoon could so quickly unravel into two individuals completely out for themselves. Nonetheless, everyone likes different things, so give this book a shot and see what you think.

I requested this book on Netgalley and appreciate reading an early copy.

What a great debut novel. From that opening line to the very end got my attention. Could not put it down. The thrill, the suspense is there, all the what if's and what would yo do's. All the suspense and how the story develops through the pages. All the good elements that I always look forward to on a thriller this book has them.

I received a free copy from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

I really, really enjoyed this one! Initially, I found it a tiny bit slow (other than the big shock at the beginning) but about 20% of the way in, I was glued to my seat and never looked back. I finished this one in a day, that's how good I thought it was. I found myself racing through to see what would happen. At times I found it slightly far-fetched but overall I was intrigued as to how this would all go down. Parts were slightly predictable, but that did not stop me from enjoying this book. This is a great thriller that I would highly recommend. I'd give it 4.5 stars!

I couldn't stop reading this one. I loved the suspense and how the story took off from an interesting book about newlyweds to a crazy ride after they find their 'treasure'. Ok, the decisions that make are absurd but that's what made it fun.

One thing that I think could have been better was the main character's seemingly abrupt changeover to a not-so-rational person. Would definitely recommend.

WOW! That was a wild ride and I LOVED it! I couldn't put this book down. What an original storyline. A couple finds something in the water on their honeymoon. This discovery turns into a deliciously twisted mystery for them to solve. Little did they know that this "something in the water" would become a "tidal wave" coming to destroy them.

Thank you for this ARC!

Definitely 5 stars for me. Steadman's writing style captured me, page one. Choppy and snarky at times, which I absolutely loved. Erin's thoughts were brilliantly written.

This book had complex issues but was still very much an easy read. Love, marriage, tensions with money and unemployment, murder, diamonds and huge amounts of cash.

Plus, seriously, who doesn't want to read about a honeymoon in Bora Bora?

Cannot wait for her next book!

Erin, a documentary film maker, has it all. A exciting new film project, a loving fiancé and a small but tasteful wedding coming up. Unfortunately for Erin an unexpected even on her dream honeymoon changes everything. I had a hard time with this book. After a very interesting start, I quickly got annoyed by Erin's blind faith in her perfect fiancé/husband after I saw signs of his true nature that Erin dismissed. I stuck with it because it gained strength and speed as Erin begins to figure out what was really going on. It was a good read after which you'll wonder what you would have done if you had been in Erin's shoes.

This was an okay read. I rated this book a 3.75/5. It does draw you in and you want to read more, however, I found it just alittle unbelievable at times. All on all, I would give this a read simply because of twists & turns in the plot.

Wow! Very suspenseful with lots of shocking twists and turns. I was hooked from the beginning to the end. I would definitely read more by this author.

Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman is a highly readable book with a tense atmosphere that will keep readers flipping the pages even when the plot leaves them baffled beyond belief. This book is fine, but this story does not measure up to the promise of its description. The characters aren't very complex and their actions are bizarre, verging on unrealistic, yet events conspire to vindicate all their choices. The former wouldn't be so galling were it not for the latter. There were plenty of loose ends I'd have liked to see resolved in more detail, but the ending was fitting enough for the story that was told. A thoroughly three-star read.

This one was a miss for me. I found the writing style to be very choppy which distracted me from the story itself. I also strongly disliked the characters.

Erin is someone who trusts people way too easily. She trusts her husband with everything she has and to be honest he was a jerk from the get-go. As soon as he lost his job he became a whiny baby who turned all the blame onto Erin. I continually wanted to scream at Erin about the choices she was making.

Overall, while I really wanted to love this book, I just couldn't get into it. The concept overall sounded good but I just wasn't drawn into the characters or the story all that much.

I received an advanced copy in exchange of an honest review.

I can't decide why I didn't like this book more, I just couldn't bring myself to care about these characters , wish I liked it more.

The author, Catherine Steadman, does a great job of characterization. Through thoughts, actions and conversations, Erin, the main character was brought to life, and kept me reading to find out why she was burying her husband in the beginning of the book. After the intriguing beginning, Catherine spins a tale that shows how in love the couple were, their wedding and honeymoon. It was enough to keep me reading until the very ending when all was revealed.

Now for what I didn’t like: If there was an award for the author who managed to throw the f word in a book the most times, Catherine Steadman would win it. Not only is it used as a curse word, but the main character also uses it to describe sex with her boyfriend. Most authors MIGHT throw it in now and then for emphasis, but in this book it is actually a part of the character’s speech, and up until the honeymoon, it shows up all over the place. Not only that, but she tosses in profanity against God. Too much!

This book was enjoyable. The opening definitely draws you in. The middle and bulk of the story about these characters was interesting at times and also dull at the same time. But overall the story kept me engaged and wanting to know the motivations behind the characters. I also kept wondering what I would’ve done if I were in this situation. I can picture this story being turned into a movie or television series.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher Ballantine Books for the advanced ARC. All opinions are my own.

This was an enjoyable read however I’m still not really clear on the ending?? The main character, Erin, was not that bright and sometimes you wanted to yell at her “what are you doing?” But a decent summer mystery.

Erin and Mark have just married. They are so in love and life seems to be headed in a glorious way. White lace and promises mark their future or do they? Mark suddenly loses his job, but working together they know they can surmount this obstacle. They cancel some wedding plans, downsize their ceremony, but do head off to Bora Bora for their heavenly honeymoon. While diving they discover a plane that had crashed into the water, and its dead occupants. They also discover a bag containing money, diamonds, a phone, and an USB drive. With this discovery life swerves and changes into something neither of them had planned for. Is this an opportunity or is it a brush with death? Should they keep this bag or turn it in? What would you do?

That bag and its contents will changes everything for this couple. As the couple navigates through what the contents of this bag means for them, they embark on a life not so perfect as they had planned, with its many twists and turns.

Catherine Steadman has created a novel that is fascinating to read. She takes us on a journey where we question motives, ideas, and the concept of how does one in need of money and so desiring of a perfect life, give back an opportunity to achieve it?

"There's a difference between, as I always say, the destination, the end point, and the journey. The journey has a lot of twists and turns. It isn't always pretty. (Bob Menendez) For Erin and Mark this journey is not one bit pretty. It is fraught with danger, lies, hopes and dreams that are soon to be dashed.

Thank you to Catherine Steadman, Ballantine, and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this debut novel. It was well worth the read!

The book starts with a woman digging a grave for her husband. As it continues we follow the couple getting engaged, married and going to Bora Bora on their honeymoon where everything changes. After a horrendous storm they go scuba diving and find the wreckage of a downed Gulfport with not only dead people but also a lot of money and diamonds. There is no point where you can take a break because it is nonstop action from then on and since this couple is so much in love you want to find out what happens to end up where the book begins, with the wife burying her husband. I totally loved this book and its characters especially Eddie. I happily recommend this book to others and thank #NetGalley for letting me read this book in exchange for my unbiased review. Definitely 5 stars.

Gripping and suspenseful, I could not stop reading this book and wondering what would happen next! I did not see this story playing out the way it did and for that, plus many other reasons, I loved it.

Catherine Steadman wove together a tale of love and loss with an intricate backstory of intrigue and political commentary, that I have not been able to stop thinking about. I was hooked by the first sentence and enthralled with the classic who done it thoughts going through my head by the end of the first chapter. In this story the details are important and it is not the people you think who will be the villains or the good guys...or is it? I loved how the relationships evolved throughout the story and the descriptive language used that built this world page by page. I highly recommend this book and cannot wait to see what else CS has in store for us readers!

Thank you NetGalley and Ballantine Books for the chance to read this book and share my opinions!

Absolutely loved this book!

Not at all what I expected, but in a very good way. I was by turns surprised, intrigued, and completely shocked.

The author is an actress, and this book reads like a great movie. You can totally see this being made into a summer blockbuster! It's no surprise it has been picked up by Reese Witherspoon's book club -- it's a great beach read!

A gripping must read! This book is a page turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat. I give this 5 stars and a strong recommendation.