I love a good psychological thriller and I haven’t read nearly enough for the year since I was doing reading challenges. So I’m glad I got this book when I requested it. Its a really fast paced psychological thriller and even better that this one focused a lot on family relationships. The characters all seemed so realistic and well written. Actually, I loved the writing style in general and just how much punch was packed into a relatively short book. I figured out a couple of the twists but a few did surprise me. I licked it up in under a day and I’d totally recommend.

My second book by this author and once again he had me captivated from the start.Once you open this book, it's impossible to put it down, because you are so under its spell, you just have to keep on reading.

I loved the way the author build up the tension and had me totally flabbergasted by the way he pulled off a heartstopping twist at the drop of a hat.

Sometimes you do not realize that something rather innocent you have done, can have such huge consequences, not only for yourself but for those close to you. When you get the opportunity to right the wrong, you end up by making it worse, much worse ...

In my opion this is a bum-glued-to-the-chair kind of story. 5 stars.

Thank you, Erik Therme, Bookouture and Netgalley.

I wanted to like this book.
I didn't like the characters, they seem under developed and too much was explained in the dialogue instead of showing us what happened. Which also made the dialogue seem unauthentic.

The story was okay, the twist was unexpected, but also seemed to come out of nowhere.

If you like a good mystery/thriller you may like this one, it just wasn't for me.

3.5 stars

I Know You by Erik Therme is a psychological thriller.

First, let me thank NetGalley, the publisher Bookouture, and of course the author, for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.


My Synopsis: (No major reveals, but if concerned, skip to My Opinions)
Bree Walker seems to be the head of her family. Her Mom is working constantly to try and make ends meet, but it’s not enough to pay for three children and the trailer they live in. So Bree, even though smart enough to go to college, stayed home, and went to work. Now 26, she’s still living at home and helping out with the finances, and laundry, and meals…. Her 23 year-old brother Tyler, usually unemployed, makes occasional appearances for meals, or a place to crash for a day or two. Her sister, 16-year old Alissa, is a typical needy teenager, angry with the world and how unfair it is. Their father, an abusive alcoholic, has left for the last time – hopefully.

When Bree gets a text from someone saying that they have kidnapped Alissa, Bree sets out on a wild journey to bring her sister home. Along the way she is dogged by Alissa’s best friend Liz, who insists on helping, and may know more than she is willing to admit. Tracking down her brother Tyler is almost as hard as finding her sister.

It quickly becomes apparent that the kidnapper is hell-bent on revenge. Bree is unsure how much she will sacrifice to get her sister back.

My Opinions:
This book is about families, and about how relationships within a family can differ, and change over time. How families will pull together in times of need. The author created realistic characters and the rapport and/or dysfunction between them rang true.

It’s a fast read, as the suspense keeps the reader interested in getting to the outcome. However, the ending seemed rushed, with a few characters outcomes left up in the air. I guess I’m one of those that need to know what happened to everyone. I hate guessing.  As well, although not touted as YA, it could be.

There were a few unexpected twists to keep the intrigue working.

Overall, a good book.

Nicely done thriller about a sister who has forsaken herself to care for an protect her younger sister and brother- and then that's thrown into an uproar. Alissa and Tyler have been the focus of Bree's world and now Alissa is missing and there's a mysterious and threatening note. This family has deep issues and all of those coming spooling out slowly as Bree hunts. What's Tyler's role in all this? Why won't Bree pay more attention to Liz, Alissa's friend (because she should). Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. A good fast read with an interesting twist.

I Know You was a book I was looking forward to reading but although the storyline was solid the writing let it down slightly.
Bree and Allissa are sisters, Bree is the eldest by quite a few years and doesn’t she know it as her father is an alcoholic and her mother being out at work every hour god sends means that she basically looks after her younger brother and sister and for this I felt very sorry for her as Bree had no life of her own. Allissa has disappeared when we get into the first few pages of the book and after a strange text Bree has to find her brother and exchange him for her sister.
There were a couple of twists along the way and the perpetrator to the kidnapping wasn’t blatantly obvious so that was good but unfortunately it the story didn’t quite click with me, I’m sure an awful lot of people will, I think this is just me.
I would like to thank Netgalley and Bookouture for this ARC I received in exchange for an honest review.

I can't say that I cared for this book all that much. I felt that I could have put it down at any time and walked away without a second thought. It just wasn't interesting to me and it was also a bit farfetched. I forced myself to read the whole book and when I got to the end, I wish I'd stopped earlier. It's not a book that I would recommend.

Thanks to Net Galley and Bookouture for my ARC of this book

Genre: Domestic Psychological Thriller

Synopsis: Bree is the older sister who under the life of a dysfunctional family is the one that practically takes care of here siblings. The story revolves around the kidnapping of his sister Alissa in exchange for her brother Tyler and the secret that he keeps. The story of the that in a unstable environment they struggle to get ahead. The race for the rescue, the reasons and the outcome.

Review: A domestic psychological thriller. The story is in fast paced simple and well written content. It’s not my kind of novel ,for some reason I could not connect with it. It did not capture my attention nor did I fall in love with it subject and content; for me it was predictable and without imagination. I forced myself to read it in entirely just to give my humble opinion. I recommend and it will be excellent for suspense beginners and for those who want a short story.

My opinions are honest and entirely my own.

I Know You By Erik Therme

5 Stars

Alissa ran away again. It's not the first time and so at first Bree isn't worried. That's until her backpack and a note pop up on her porch and mysterious texts start coming in. Now Bree knows it's not only her sister in trouble, but her brother is being threatened as well. Now Bree is in a race against the clock to save her family.

This book was a wild ride from page one. It kept me deeply enthralled from the beginning. Its action packed and kept me guessing and wanting more. I feel for Bree who is just trying to make it day to day. Now shes racing against the clock to save her family from what? Someone has her sister, someone wants her brother, it's up to her to figure it out.

The writing in the story was awesome. I read most of this book in one sitting because I hated to put it down. It was fast paced and I promise it's worth the read.

Reviewed By
Stormi Ellis

Mood- mystery, thriller
Pace- fast
Plot- some twists
Characters- complex

What a twisty turny plot that raced along! I really enjoyed this novel, fast paced and cleverly constructed. A really good read, thank you for the chance to review it.

What a fantastic read. This had me turning the pages so quickly wanting to find out what happened next. Lots of twists and turns and a brilliant ending. I was trying to second guess the plot, thought I had it, only to find out I hadn't. I really warmed to Bree. She showed such maturity at a young age coming from a very dysfunctional family! I had never read anything by this author before this novel, but I certainly now want to read more. Such a great writer. Easy to read. Great storyline. Great characters. Lots of emotion. Loved the style of writing. Thank you so much for the chance to read an advance copy from netgalley.com

I Know You is a fast paced suspenseful read. I enjoyed the twists and turns the author puts the reader through while keeping them glued to the page.

Getting the backstory on the family was interesting and seeing how they rely on each other through thick and thin. Also the abductor wasnt predictable which I appreciated.

I’m interested to read another if this authot’s works. Read I Know You, it will keep you on the edge of your seat!

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and the author, for an ARC of this book, in exchange for an honest review.
I enjoyed this book. It was a fast paced, quick thriller.
It had an interesting plot that kept me reading until the very end.
I would definitely read another book by this author.

This is my first book by this author, but it won't be my last! What a page turner! The story moves quickly and it well plotted with lots of twists and turns. Recommended!

I Know You wastes no time starting off, older sister Bree discovers her younger sister Alissa has been kidnapped. We quickly learn that Bree's family is dysfunctional to say the least and half of them not even speaking after an event that is alluded to several times throughout the story. The only information Bree is given to locate her sister is to find her hot headed brother Tyler. It seems Tyler has wronged this person somehow and they will hold Alissa ransom until they have the person responsible. What could Tyler have done now? Bree hasn't seen him in well over a month.

I would not exactly describe this story as "full of suspense." Any supposed twists are not really twists at all and pretty easy to figure out, especially if you read a lot from this genre. It is a quick read, though. I never really felt a connection with any of the characters though, and I think I would have enjoyed the story more if I did. Overall, it's not a terrible read though.

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for an eARC of this book.

This story was an absolute page turner filled with plot twists along the way. I was hooked from the prologue (which takes place 10 years prior to the story) where we are introduced to a drunken, abusive father, an absent mother who works two jobs, and three siblings: Bree (oldest), Tyler, and Alissa, who are essentially raising themselves. Bree will do anything for Alissa, who is ten years her junior.

Fast forward 1o years, and Bree receives a text saying that she need to find her sister. Bree does any and everything, against all odds, to save her baby sister.

Will edit for full review on 16 April 2019.

I enjoyed this book, but not as much as some others I’ve read. It had my attention, but somehow the ending wasn’t as satisfying as it maybe could have been, imho.

I was lucky enough to receive an eARC from NetGalley for ‘I Know You’ by Erik Therme. When sixteen-year-old Alissa Walker goes missing, it is up to her older sister, Bree, to find her. Things get even more terrifying after Bree receives texts from an unknown number with instructions as to what she must do in order for her sister to be returned. Whilst trying to find her sister, Bree realises Alissa’s friend night know more than she is saying. It soon becomes clear that Alissa’s abductor knows some dark secrets buried deep in the Walker family history, and that their 18-year-old brother, Tyler, is somehow connected to it all.

I’ve read a fair share of thrillers, some of which were not so great, and others which were mind-blowing. ‘I Know You’ falls somewhere in the middle of the spectrum. The plot is interesting enough to keep reading and the fact that it’s only 217 pages makes it a quick read. I was invested enough to want to know the outcome, but not so invested that I would’ve been upset if I was spoiled. The characters are largely two-dimensional: even Bree, the MC, is hard to relate to and connect with. I saw the twists coming so they weren’t surprising or shocking; I was more disappointed I had figured it out before the reveals. I prefer thrillers where you should see the twist coming but never do. Overall, I would recommend this book to someone who is new to the thriller genre, or just wants a quick read that’ll keep their attention. And now for some of my favourite quotes!

“‘We may not have a lot, but we have each other, and that’s the most important thing. Always remember that family sticks together... no matter what.’”

“Under different circumstances the house would’ve felt picturesque - wooden siding, rock chimney, green shutters - but knowing who was waiting inside chilled Bree’s skin.”

“Whatever did happen, Bree was sure of one thing: everything had led to this moment and all the pieces were in place. For better or worse.”

Erik Therme's I Know You is a suspenseful, unsettling novel. One with lots of twists that will keep you guessing.

An amateurish attempt at trying to write a suspense novel. .Ridiculous premise, and fourth grade level of writing (I'm probably insulting fourth graders). First chapters were okay but then everything got sillier and more unbelievable. Don't waste your time reading this one,. Too many other wonderful books out there.