An awesome adult novel from the author of Pretty Little Liars. Shepard has created a compelling story with authentic characters and a lavish backdrop. The ending wasn’t what I expected, but I enjoyed the story nonetheless. A great beach read!

As a lover of both YA and dark and twisty mysteries, you would think I'd have read something by Sara Shepard by now. You would be wrong, although after finishing Reputation last night I frantically added an embarrassing amount of her books to my wishlist. Sigh. . . just what i need, more books!

I couldn't help it, though. This book was so well-written and compulsively readable that I binged it in one sitting. At first I was a little confused by the sheer amount of narrators (most of them female). That confusion quickly faded away as I was drawn in to the story, full of delicious secrets and scandals.

Brief Synopsis:

A small Ivy league college is rocked by scandal as everyone's email is hacked and posted publicly. Students, administration, everyone who works at the college's esteemed teaching hospital: all their secrets out in the open. And what secrets they keep! The story focuses on Kit Manning-Strasser, her father who is the Dean of the university, her husband who is a lauded surgeon at the hospital, and her two daughters: one of which is a student. It seems the good doctor was being very naughty via email with a certain person known only by the code name 'Lolita'. Hmmm. . .

The story flows so quickly as you learn secret after juicy secret about this privileged family and their peers. The plot is perfectly paced. Like I said, I haven't read any of her other books, but this one seems to be a little more adult than YA, thematically.

I give this one a solid 4 stars. Thanks so much to Netgalley and the publisher for the digital advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

This review will be posted on both Goodreads and Instagram closer to the date of publication.

You know the type of book you can’t put down? The ending of each chapter leads you right into the next, and before you know it you’ve read the entire book and it’s 3 am?

As someone who works in higher education the theme of this book caught my eye right away. A scandal where everyone’s email gets hacked and they’re out there for the world to see? That is a nightmare, and in this book, that nightmare leads to a murder.

This book has so many different characters and they are all interesting and leave you wanting more. Unlike Shepard’s other books, Reputation is full of adult protagonists and has more adult themes than the Pretty Little Liars series. It follows Kit Manning-Strasser, a givings manager at Aldrich University. Once the email hack takes place, Kit and others are thrown into chaos and Kit’s husband is found dead.

Sara Shepard is a goddess. Ever since her very first book I have been hooked. I love the way she leads you in one direction but in the end, your mouth is hanging open and you’re wondering if you were part of the story the entire time.

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Reputation by Sara Shepherd
2/5 Stars

**I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.**

I’m a little embarrassed to admit I couldn’t finish this book. But I have a rule with myself “Life is too short to read bad books or drink bad wine”. This fit the bill.

There was a big internet scandal at the university. Students, alumni and staff all affected. Coverups ensued leading to murder. Secrets revealed. More secrets attempted to be covered up. It was just too much. Almost like reading a soap opera.
I am saving it on my Kindle for my 18yr old daughter to read. Honestly, maybe I’m not the age range for this?? (40-45 yr old)

I read about 25% of this, and then I just lost the interest in continuing. It seemed a bit obvious, a bit over-the-top. It just didn't compel me to keep reading.

I loved every word in this book!! Such a twisted tail of family and cover up. You never know what is going to be turned up next. Definitely a must read!!

I am absolutely loving Reputation by author Sara Shepard! So interesting and has yet to disappoint! Will update with full review closer to publication date!

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for an arc copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Aldrich University is under attack from a hacker who leaks personal information about staff, students and alumni to the world. All sorts of nasty information pours out, lies, affairs….and worse. Is the information leak related to the murder of Dr. Greg Strasser? His wife, Kit and her sister Willa ( who returns for the funeral after a 15 year absence), certainly think so. The two sisters set out to uncover the truth, never realizing the ugliest secrets have yet to surface

How far will we go to keep our secrets? Sara Shepard's novel tells us in an brilliantly written book using multiple POV. Twisty and full of surprises. Loved it!