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You Are Not Alone was the third novel I've read from the author duo, and it's my favorite so far. It was creepy and dark, but also suspenseful and captivating. Lonely Shay Miller witnesses a young woman commit suicide in the New York subway. Shay feels drawn to learn about the woman's life and soon finds herself within the woman's close-knit circle of friends. We follow Shay as she navigates the new group and their interesting friendships.

There were some surprising twists in the last quarter of the book which I enjoyed, however the end felt rushed and abrupt. I also found parts of it to be quite a stretch, but that's pretty typical with these types of thrillers. 

Thank you Netgalley and St Martin's Press for an advanced copy of this book.

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That was tight! This book started slow but meticulous. I’m amazed at the author’s ability to maintain the details so well throughout the book. The build up and then things got tense and started to move as the reader starts to figure it out along with Shay. I felt all the feels where I was supposed to and it turned out to be a doozy of a plot. Kudos to the authors. A psychological thriller well executed.

Glad to have been selected to read an advanced copy.

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Thank you NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy! The latest by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekannen is a unique and twisty mystery that is super fast paced. I finished it in a single quick sitting! My only note was that it did not feel fully fleshed out and was a little scant on details which made the coming together of the mystery seem a little slim. I did love the main character though and enjoyed her as much as I enjoyed the lead in their previous novel An Anonymous Girl.

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This is going to be the book everyone is talking about in 2020. It was just so good. Believable characters and an evil glamourous storyline. The writing is so fantastic. I loved this book. I knew it was going to be really good but even so I was just surprised at how well it was done. Everything pulls together so well to form this story.

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I loved the other books by this author, but this left me feeling unsatisfied. I loved the plot concept, and the characters were interesting. However there was nothing special about this book. The reveal at the end was sorta meh to me, and the lead up to get there wasn’t worth the ending. I will continue to seek out other books by these authors because they can write amazing things, this just didn’t feel as strong to me.

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Like the authors' previous two books, I could not put this one down. The story kept me guessing about what was really going on. It's best not to know too much about the story before reading it, but it's definitely clever and surprising. These two authors have mastered the art of the psychological thriller. Hopefully, they have more books coming!

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Another suspenseful, psychological thriller by this dynamic duo! Shay, who is obsessed with data and numbers, finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time and cannot seem to shake the feeling that something is wrong with the way the girl in the polka dot dress committed suicide. As Shay yearns to find out more about her, she finds herself both entranced by and entangled with the Moore sisters. But the Moore sisters, along with Valerie and Beth, have a different idea for the friendship that comes with knowing Shay. With a final connection you don’t see coming, the thriller unfolds with multiple twists and turns that leave you wanting more.

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I don’t know how they do it, but Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen seem to be an example of two heads being better than one.

You Are Not Alone is the third psychological thriller I have read written by this duo. Again, I was compulsively consumed by the story. Shay is living in New York, leading a ho-hum life. One day, she sees a young woman jump in front of the subway. This changes everything for Shay. Oddly, at first, it seems to change this for the better... To say more would be to say too much.

The end left a few loose ends and didn’t quite deliver the same kind of aha moment as the previous novels by these authors. But the journey was still well worth it. Lots of suspense, interesting characters and not much violence — all good.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an opportunity to read an advance copy.

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Loved this book- interesting, fast-paced and well written. The plot kept me intrigued and guessing. I was definitely surprised by a couple of the twists and that’s some high praise, really. So many novels fall into the same sort of tricks to move the story along, while this novel is bursting with the twistiest twists.

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Oh my gosh! The suspense in this book goes all the way to the very end! The use of the main character's obsession with statistics is something I really related to. These authors have another 5 star book! I loved everything about it! It definitely kept me guessing and speculating about what was going to happen. I love books like this! Just when I think I've got it all figured out there's another twist! I hope they write many more books because I will buy them all!

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You Are Not Alone is SURE to become a quick favorite of suspense lovers everywhere! This powerhouse writing team is back with their newest hit as they continue to prove why they are the best. On par with their previous penning The Wife Between Us, this is a book not to be missed!

Shay Miller is lonely, she may not know it yet, but her life lacks fullness. Then one morning she witnesses a suicide in the metro and her life is never to be the same. Through the death of Amanda, Shay begins to obtain friends, but are they really genuine friends or is there something more there?

The talent seeps out of Hendricks and Pekkanen and straight on to the pages. Creepy, witty, and ever twisted You Are Not Alone may be one of the best books 2020 has to offer.

*Disclaimer: A review copy was provided by the publisher. All opinions are my own.

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Another great book by these authors! Everything was kept just far enough out of reach that I couldn't connect all of the dots.

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Wow..... I have read practically all of Sarah Pekkanan's individuality-writteb novels, and all of the two author's collaborations, and this is absolutely my FAVORITE of all the aforementioned novels. I was blown away by how well the authors made farfetched situations seem completely plausible without losing the fright-factor. It is SO well written, and never seemed to lag or lose pace. The very thought of two (three) spectacularly well-connected, conniving, manipulative sisters being able to turn your life upside down for essentially being in the wrong place at the right time is a HORRIFYING thought....yet it was the unfortunate reality for our poor protagonist, Shay. All she craves is love, a little connection to other people, and the sisters prey upon that to try to set Shay up for a previous crime they'd committed. It sounds so wild, but makes perfect sense as the story unfolds. All ends were tied up nicely, and the ending was executed perfectly, with no ridiculous, obvious loose ends.... 5 out of 5 stars, easily. Another hit for both authors-- cannot wait to read future books by these two, as they seem to get better with each novel they write together.

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I loved this book! Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen are phenomenal writers and all three of their books I haven't been able to put down! Thank you for the chance to read and review this ARC. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants an edge of your seat read!

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Wow... just finished this thrill ride. The book started off slow, but ended up sucking me in pretty quickly. I didn’t like it as much as The Wife between us, but it wats still a great read. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free copy in exchange for review.

4.5/5 stars

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Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martins Press for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I was absolutely not able to put this book down. It has to be the best collaboration between Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen. I was totally sorry to see the last page come up, I was enjoying the story and the characters that much.

Shay Miller is minding her own business waiting for a subway train in New York City when she sees a woman in a green polka-dot dress jump in front of the train. As she learns more about this nurse named Amanda she gets drawn into a crazy scheme that could very well end her life as well. A group of women, sisters Cassandra and Jane Moore, along with Stacey, Valerie, Beth, and Daphne seem to be self-appointed vigilantes. Until her suicide, Amanda had been a part of this close knit circle that set about righting the perceived wrongs that have happened to them and those close to them.

As Shay slowly begins to piece together what is happening around her, she reaches the chilling conclusion that she is being set-up for something by these women. As everything she thought falls apart around her, she training as a data analyst might be the only thing that saves her as she desperately hopes the police believe her.

This is definitely one of the best books I have read this year and I honestly hope there will be another one soon from this writing duo. Definitely 10 stars out of 5.

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Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced reader’s copy


I liked this one fine, just not as much as I’d wanted too. A bit over the top and characters a bit too flat. Just good enough. 3.5 rounded up.

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This collaboration of Hendricks and Pekkanen just keep getting better. I thoroughly enjoyed this fast-paced suspense/thriller and the way the story unfolded. This is one of those suspense books that you don't want to put down, but at the same time, you don't want it to end. If you enjoy psychological thrillers and suspense, you will like this one. #netgalley #youarenotalone

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The talented duo has done a wonderful writing job on this read!

A very different book with lots of surprises! Shay, the lonely main character, is drawn in by sisters Cassandra and Jane. The reader is kept in suspense wondering what Shay has got herself mixed up with. This, after Shay witnesses a train suicide...

Many twists - an extremely enjoyable book!

As always, Many Thanks to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for a super read!

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Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for an advanced copy!

You Are Not Alone tells the story of Shay Miller, a woman in New York City, who has no job, lives with her ex-boyfriend that has already moved on to another woman and just has no sense of belonging. That is until she is introduced to Cassandra and Jane Moore, successful, beautiful and strong women - everything Shay wishes she could be. Once she becomes involved in the sisters live's, things start to look brighter for Shay; obstacles become easily handled and it's all in thanks to the Moore sisters' help. Though, things that sound too good to be true, usually are...

I recently read The Wife Between Us and seemed to have enjoyed that one, more than You Are Not Alone. Though this was written very well, I found some parts very slow and it was hard for me to pick back up. Though, knowing how much I enjoyed the former book, I continued on, hoping for a great ending - which I did end up getting.

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