Shay Miller is a lonely, unemployed introvert who spends her days pining after her best friend and platonic roommate, Sean. When she witnesses a woman commit suicide on the subway platform, she mysteriously ends up falling into that woman’s female friend circle, in particular with sisters Jane and Cassandra Moore. The women slowly bring Shay out of her shell, building her self-esteem/confidence while also helping her find a new job and apartment. Unbeknownst to Shay though, this friend group is actually a female vigilante group brought together while plotting elaborate #metoo revenge fantasies on the men who have previously wronged them. Believing Shay has ulterior motives and questioning her involvement in their friend’s suicide, the women aren’t really helping Shay, but rather setting her up as their next “target”.



THOUGHTS: this is YOU with a great #metoo era twist. The book is sharply-written and well-plotted, with at least 5 interesting and flawed female characters. Everyone’s motives are questioned and nothing is quite what it seems. The story is suspenseful and relevant and explores themes such as authenticity, female friendship, and sexism.

Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, the queens of the psychological suspense thriller, are back with ‘You Are Not Alone,’ which is an intricately plotted novel with surprises aplenty.

Shay Miller feels like she is all alone. Her roommate (and secret crush) has a new girlfriend, she gets laid off from her job, and she is witness to a horrible suicide while waiting for the subway. When she encounters the glamorous sisters, Cassandra and Jane Moore, it seems like her life might finally be back on track. Or has it just become even more derailed?

As one who tends to figure out plot twists way too early in a narrative, I was pleasantly surprised that I did not anticipate all of the surprises in this particular story. I thought that the narrative style (Shay’s chapters are in first person, and the other highlighted characters are in close third person) was particularly effective in slowly ratcheting the suspense of the story as it progressed.

There are many interesting female characters in the story, and while I felt some of them (and their motivations) came across as a little too rote or stereotypical for my taste, I found the core characters of the story to be fascinating.

If you’re already a Hendricks/Pekkanen fan, this novel won’t disappoint. And if you’re new to this writing duo and read this book, you just might find yourself picking up their other two novels, just for good measure.

**Thank you, NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review.**

WOW!! Greer Hendricks has done it again with You Are Not Alone! I was glued to the book from start to finish. Shay innocently witnesses something horrible, and the events that follow make her life both wonderful and unbearable. This is a contemporary mystery that I can easily see being made into a movie. I would have given it five stars, but there were a few occasions that I needed to reread events in order to be comfortable with all the characters. Highly recommend!

This book was filled with twists. I really like this writim3g duo. Can't wait to see what they come out with next!

This is my third read from this great duo, and this one did not disappoint. I feel this is a solid 4 stars for the writing, characters and all around "what is going to happen"!

The reason its not 5 stars? I felt the ending became very rushed, where I felt "That's it"?!?

I still believe this is worth the read, and look forward to what they have in store for us next!

This book was weird and honestly wasn't my favorite. It is annoying when I as the reader know what's going on and I'm reading along as the MC is running around scrambling trying to figure it out.

Another great read by this stellar combo of authors! Twisty, dark and always surprising, I truly did not know where this book would go or end. Definitely recommend if you enjoy psychological thrillers.

Thank you to netgalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

When I saw that this couple had another book out, I had to have it! Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen are magic when they write together! I often marvel that with the millions of novels that have been written, unique plots are still to be found. And this was one of those.

I think it's best enjoyed without a synopsis of the story, so I'm just urging you to read it and find out for yourself.

This book is filled with twists and turns. I never knew what was going on until the very end. I enjoyed the dynamics of the “friendships” and how the main character stayed on her toes and NEVER admitted defeat. This is one of the best suspense books I have read this year.

Having read The Wife Between Us and The Anonymous Girl, I was really interested in reading You Are Not Alone. The synopsis did not reveal much, but it was enough to let me know that the story would be good. Shay seems like each of us...the insecure woman who doesn't quite know how to fit in with others.... Authors Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pakkanen seamlessly dive into the world that the beautiful sisters, Cassandra and Jane live in. Once this world seemed so far away, but now that she has a taste, Shay wants to live in it permanently. Little does she know the sacrifices she may have to make to get the life and love she wants.

Instead of circling around the themes of friendship, You Are Not Alone dives deeper into why we have friendships and how far will one go for that loyalty and love? Along with the themes is a plot that seems to be steady and then the reader realizes there is so much more to the story. Unraveling the secrets one layer at a time takes patience and a dedication to read all the way to the end. Very enjoyable read, one of my favorites this year!

Trigger Warning: PTSD and Suicide is dealt with as Shay witnesses a suicide and deals with the aftermath.

Thanks to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press and authors Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pakkanen for the advance digital reader copy for me to read and enjoy. As always, my opinion is my own.

Greer and Sarah have done it yet again! It was an intense, fast paced psychological thriller and I loved every part.
This is easily the best book I've read all year.

You Are Not Alone was by far not the best effort produced by the writing duo whose works enthralled me with their story and stunned me with their cleverness. Shay was a touch too Snow White to the Moore Sister's Evil Queen. Characters felt flat and the story uninspired and the whole thing smacked of a 1990's Lifetime drama. The Wife Between Us and The Anonymous Girl are far superior efforts.

This is the kind of book that had I had the time, I'd be able to finish in a single sitting. I don't have that kind of time, however, so I settled on finishing this one in a little over 36 hours, with working a 9 hour day in the midst of.

I can only imagine the plot maps these authors must have used when writing this book. The book itself seems like a pretty straightforward thriller. Until it isn't. I was genuinely surprised by this book. I read a lot of books of this nature and have never encountered another quite like this.

If you like psychological thrillers (and I definitely do), run out and get this when it publishes in March. You won't be disappointed.

I was very hesitant at first about this book. I loved "The Wife Between Us" but "Anonymous Girl" was just not what I was expecting, so I was really unsure going into reading this book. It surprised me though and was actually really good. There are parts you would have never seen coming, especially the twist at the end!

Something comes over me when I start a new book by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen. I feel like I'm in a trance, and all I can do is read, read, read -- I become obsessed with finding out what'll happen next!

"You Are Not Alone" is the third book by this duo, and it was another super-suspenseful read with great characters and a vibrant New York City backdrop. The action begins when a young woman named Shay witnesses a suicide on a subway platform. The horrifying event causes her to develop a phobia of taking the subway. However, at her lowest, loneliest moment, Shay meets a pair of glamorous sisters, who begin to coax her out of her shell. Unbeknownst to Shay, the sisters have a sinister secret...

I don't want to give too much away, because this is the sort of book that gradually reveals more of its secrets with every chapter. As a fan of Hendricks' and Pekkanen's two previous novels, I was pleased to find that they're in top form with this page-turning psychological thriller.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press for the review copy.

I was so excited to receive this book because I very much enjoyed An Anonymous Girl and liked The Wife Between Us (though I was less enthusiastic about it). But I was hugely disappointed by You Are Not Alone. Much of the story felt like there were pieces missing, like we were dropped into the middle of a story already in progress. Little about the Moore sisters is explained, and the mystery aspects fell flat because of it. They're cardboard cutouts, so it's hard to fear them or feel for them.

love, love loved this book!!!! Could not wait to get back home to finish this story! Absolutely awesome! This story will give anyone who reads it to be a little bit more cautious of who they invite into their life.

An Anonymous Girl by these authors is one of my books that I've recently read so when I saw You are Not Alone, I jumped on it quickly and read it from start to finish even more quickly! You are Not Alone is a slow burning suspense filled thriller that kept me enthralled from the very first chapter to the last.

Shay, our main character, witnesses a brutal suicide at the subway station. She tried to stop the young woman from jumping in front of the train but was unsuccessful. The only thing left of the crushed young woman is a necklace which Shay absentmindedly puts into her pocket. That necklace will lead Shay into a world of women that is, at best, inexplicable. Have they become her salvation and pathway to a new and beautiful world OR will these women lead her to jump in front of the subway herself? Written with such artful nuance, the reader will remain unsure until the very end.

I cannot recommend this book highly enough. It doesn't publish until 2020, but it is one to add to your TBR list now. It's a fascinating read that you will not want to miss.

NO SPOILERS....(rather, thoughts, feelings, tidbits and teasers)

“An orbit is a regular, repeating path that one object in space takes another one”. [this quote is not from this book...but it relates]...

This is the 3rd psychological thriller I’ve read by the power-team co-authors: Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen.

Greer and Sarah have matching T-shirts that say....”Better Together”. ( cute)...
Their philosophy about ‘togetherness-power’, in You Are Not Alone”, comes through loud and clear....yet along the same thoughts of food combining: some combinations make for a delicious satisfying meal; if too many ingredients are added, it can be havoc on our digestive systems.
The writing succeeded at keeping me suspense-fully engaged to the end...but there ‘were’ unnecessary ingredients. Some scenes were a stretch to seem remotely possible. And a few characters were presented like a garnish....( a little parsley on the side).

I read much of this book like a gatherer. Instead of racing through it - ( yet, I read at a steady stream) - I was aware of gathering my marbles....polishing them....arranging them....separating them...and playing with them. Lots of names and details I wanted to keep straight. It wasn’t hard to do ( credit to the power-authors)...but just in case....haha....I was covering my tracks and being careful not to forget anything. I wanted to figure out the ending before I got to it. I didn’t. ( credit the authors again).

There are a lot of characters in this book. I didn’t want to miss one iota of a clue....or forget one name.
I involved myself with the authors game as much as possible. There are many puzzle pieces to put together. Some pieces went together faster then others. Blindsiding storytelling aspects are stronger than the plot. Which was fine with me once I realized the name of the game....”You Are Not Alone”....

And....I’m ALWAYS HAPPY that the Greer/Sarah ladies never exploit graphic violence in their novels.

I had a clue about the ‘woman’s group’ and their purpose together early on ... but I was still missing pieces. The ending added an interesting element - but when I looked at the ‘entire’ book....not every loose end was tied perfectly together.
Flaws and all....I’m glad I read it. I don’t think it’s the authors strongest of their three books... but its definitely engaging. 4- 4.5 rating - a little less than 5 stars ( as their past two books were).
Yet...my thoughts are still growing.
I’m left thinking about consequences to consequential and inconsequential actions.

Also at times... it felt like ants were crawling all over my skin....
A friend sent me a “what ya doing”, text right in the middle of my trying to tie strings together in this story: ... during a part I felt was CUCKOO CRAZY...( coincidences galore & gullible silliness)....
I said...”go away”....I’m busy rolling my eyes - and walking on nails.
My friend wouldn’t go away until I shared some juicy details. I realized it was fun discussing the shenanigans — so our early discussion became part of my reading enjoyment.

At first glance it looks like the powerful Moore sisters: Casandra and Jane - ( 2 years apart in age - in their 30’s), have built their life around their selected friends....preserving and demanding sacredness and loyalty.
“I get a good vibe from Amanda, Valerie had said to the rest of the women—Casandra, Jane, Beth, Stacey, and Daphne— during their next meeting. You’ve all spent a little time with her by now. I think she’s one of us”.
ONE OF WHAT?????.....I WONDERED.
The girls took a vote by raising their hands. It was unanimous but the vote didn’t mean Amanda would be invited in the group. It merely meant that the six women had decided to test her.
TEST WHAT??? WHAT TYPE OF GROUP WAS THIS?

A little about the character *Shay*:
Shay had a great friendship with her ‘guy-apartment-mate’: Sean. But once Sean became a serious couple with Jody...Shay felt like a third wheel to ‘Sean & Jody’s’ cuddling on the couch, cooking together, and their giggly ‘togetherness’.

Shay was a statistician type girl. She kept a data notebook....on thought-provoking probabilities.
Examples of her data book entries:
....”I once read a horrifying statistic that I’ve never been able to get out of my mind: cutting boards contain 200 percent more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat”.
....”Forty-three percent of American’s feel isolated...”
....”In a study of people who had witnessed suicide...”
....”If you’re going to tell a premeditated lie, here’s how to do it...”
....”About one-third of all injuries occur at home, and one of the most dangerous areas is the kitchen...”
....”Nurses have access to fentanyl, OxyContin, Valium, Percocet, Vicodin...”
....etc....
We know a lot about Shay right away... Her temp job. Her insecurities...her financial concerns...her desire to belong, connect, to have good friends, her loneliness, her values and routines....and the repercussions from witnessing a tragic symbolic-hornet’s nest.
“I’ve felt many things in the city I’ve lived in for nearly a decade: (NYC)...hopeful, despondent, joyful, irritated, and deeply lonely.
But I’ve never felt the gut-wrenching primal sense of fear I experienced just now when I......” 😉... no spoilers, remember?

You’ll meet many characters... and learn their back stories:
Cassandra, Jane, Valerie, Amanda, Beth, Daphne, Stacey, Kit, Sean, Jodi, James, Oliver, Detective Santiago, Detective Williams, etc.

Other tidbits:
Enjoy Moscow Mules, Bakery Sweets, Banana smoothies, secrets, lies, conniving schemes, a little absurdity, a pok-a-dot- dress, a sunshine necklace, a memorial service, DATAGIRL, land mines, smooth shiny hair, stilettos, motherhood, a frying pan memory, ....and the mystery of a women’s tight nit group.

In “You Are Not Alone”, characters find ways to navigate a road they never tended to travel...but sometimes a girl needs to do what a girl needs to do!

Complicated...twisty...messy......enjoyable!

Thank You St. Martin’s Press, Netgalley, and Sarah Pekkhanen, and Greer Hendricks

Greer and Sarah have done it again. This book will suck you in immediately.
Shay witnesses a horrible accident and is quite traumatized. The story is told in alternate aspects by the main characters. I love when authors do this. The book just flows together. As in their other books, there is no way to figure out where it is going.

Thank you St. Martins for the arc in exchange for an honest review.