Thank you Netgalley for giving me an ARC of this book. Astrid, is a recovering alcoholic, living with her mother near the sea. Her boyfriend is dead? Or is he? Is it the hallucinations of a recovering alcoholic? Why does she smell his cologne? Who wants her dead? As a recovering alcoholic myself, this book was spot on about the cravings, the illusions, the anger, and the hopes in early sobriety. Not remembering what happened is par for the course. Lesley Kara does an absolutely BRILLIANT job getting it all correct. Plan on finishing this book in one go.

Thank you so much NetGalley and the publisher for my complimentary eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. Unfortunately this book just didn't capture my attention enough for me to finish it

I received an Advance Reader Copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I wish to thank the author, publisher and Net Galley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Wow! This book! I read Ms Kara's book, The Rumor, last year, and while I didn't love it, it stayed with me so much that when I saw another book by her, I knew I wanted to read it. This book didn't disappoint, but I didn't 'love' it, either. The main character, Astrid, is a complicated character, but I didn't like her. Her struggles with alcohol felt real and raw and actually made me cry a few times. I wanted her to stay sober, to go through the steps. I applauded her for each little bit she did. And I can sympathize with her for being haunted by 'something' that happened in her past. But I never really LIKED her. All of the characters felt a bit flat and not fleshed out. But I kept turning pages, wanting to see what would happen next. But it wasn't suspenseful. I kept expecting it to be more, I think. But overall, it felt like very little really happened. And some of the dialog felt clunky and wrong. But there's always hope it will be cleaned up before publication.

The romantic interest seemed forced. I don't understand why so many books feel the need to interest a love interest. Sometimes, it's just not a fit. More than anything else, it felt like filler for the story. The ending felt a little disappointing and like not a lot was resolved.

I'm disappointed, because I wanted so much for this book, with the way Astrid's struggle to stay sober was written and the creepy feel of someone - or something! - is following her around. This would be a 2 star book for me ('it was ok') but I'm going to bump it up to a 3 star review ('liked it') because of the author's authentic description of this young woman recovering from addiction, and the potential that the story had. I'll keep watching for Ms Kara's books! But for someone who is a steady thriller/suspense reader, this might not be the best book.

A very solid addition to the crowded thriller genre. A recommended purchase for collections where the genre is popular.

I think this was my first book by Kara, but it probably won't be my last. That said, it's not an easy read and deals with a number of difficult issues. The story moves at a good pace and I found the characters, especially Astrid, quite compelling. Recommended!

Who Did You Tell is the story of addiction, breaking free from bonds, and fighting for recovery, even as the past chases and threatens to overcome you.

Astrid, is a recovering alcoholic who has worked hard for her recovery, and though she dreads it, she feels she must move back in with her mother, into her dreary home, in order to get her life sorted and back on track. Even though she’s forging ahead, she still struggles to trust people and to free herself from her complicated past. And the past comes calling, seeking revenge.

This book was a bit hard for me to get into at first. The writing style didn’t flow well, therefore it was difficult to become immersed in the plot. Also, and the main character, an unreliable narrator, was rather unlikeable in my opinion. She was bit self-centered and carried on a great deal of inner dialogue and self-flagellation.

That said, once the plot got moving it was rather intriguing to determine who was seeking payback, who was following Astrid and who was writing threatening letters. This story had some interesting twists and surprises. The setting was atmospheric and perfect for this kind of story: gloomy, a bit dingy, dark and foreboding. The story also portrayed a detailed, graphic look at addiction and the uphill battle of recovery.

Though this story fell a bit flat for me, and though it didn’t entirely thrill me, it was an entertaining and rather provocative.

Who Did You Tell. A gripping story from the beginning to the end! I love the writing. The characters are well developed. I give this book 5 stars and a strong recommendation.

Kara’s second novel (although really her first) starts slowly and builds. Astrid is at home with her mother in the small village of Flinstead after a bout in rehab. Astrid is a well fleshed out character that you can’t help rooting for. Trying to put her life back together and fighting the need to drink is greatly compromised when she feels like she’s being followed, when she starts to smell her ex-boyfriends cologne. Is she crazy? Things escalate as the pages turn and finally come to a conclusion that most wont see coming. Well done!!

The opening chapter grabbed me right away. From there it was a bit of a slower pace until abut 25%. when the first twist was dropped. The author did a good job of continuing to drop twists throughout the book. Every time you thought you had it you found out you did not. A good mystery about survival. Even if you do not like the main character Astrid you can't help but root for her and a happy ending.

I don't often read thrillers or mysteries, but this one just sounded so good! It didn't disappoint. There were a lot of twists and turns, and it kept me wanting to turn the page over and over again. I think that since this book deals with addiction that there's a lot to learn about that topic as well.

There's suspense as well as psychological drama. It's a great read that will for sure keep you guessing.

Who Did You Tell? By Lesley Kara
Addiction can be a powerful thing. It will take over your mind. You will do things you never would have done had you been sober. It will make you forget things. It will twist your memories. It will rule you world.
Welcome to Astrid’s world. As she tries to get sober and begin life anew, her memories taunt her. They creep into her subconscious, but are they real? Can Astrid start a new life or will she be sucked into her old ways? Can she trust anyone with the truth? Will she be judged?
Ms. Kara is able to take the reader through a gamut of emotions as Astrid tries to get clean and begin a new life in a small town while living with her mother, juggling AA meetings, a new job and a potential love interest.
This book is a page turner. It is well written and easy to read. You will want to stay up late to see Astrid through this journey and discover who can be trusted.

First time reading any of Lesley Kara books and I found it fairly easy to read and very fast paced. There were some hard things emotionally, but I really enjoyed it and didn't want it to end. I highly recommend this book.

Astrid senses a penetrating stare, but when she turns to look no one is there. She hears footsteps close behind her in the deserted street, but when she stops walking, she doesn't hear anything. Who is stalking her? Is anyone stalking her? Is her mind playing tricks on her? If she could just have a small drink, she knows she would feel better, but she promised her mother she would stay clean. If her mom kicks her out now for drinking, she doesn't know where she will go. She knows she has hit rock bottom, but she doesn't know where she can go from there. Who did you Tell pulls readers into the fears, hopes, and self-recriminations of Astrid, a young recovering alcoholic.

This book is about a struggling alcoholic who after experiencing a tragedy moves bck in w/her mum. Astrid hasn't had a drink for 190 days attends AA meetings where she makes a few friends. She also gets bck into painting again, which she used to love. We know she has a secret about her ex Simon that scared the crap outta her. She starts getting paranoid thinking someone is out to get her. This story definitely opens you're eyes to addiction and the struggles people go through trying to overcome it. This book is so full of twists that you think you know what's going on and then BOOM!!!!! nope you don't lol. Thank you to netgalley & randomhouse for my early review copy

Who Did You Tell is a very slow moving book. This made it difficult for me to maintain an interest in the story and to develop a connection to the characters. This one was a miss for me, but those who enjoy a slower paced book and an interesting look at recovery might enjoy it.

Thanks go to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Who Did You Tell? was an intriguing novel. I felt like I was going through recovery myself. Recovery seemed difficult- who to trust, how to get through a basic date, how to explain your past. Astrid had some redeeming qualities so I really was cheering for her. But I also worried that she had truly lost her mind. My only negative- I would have liked a faster pace.

An interesting story which had a recovering alcoholic trying to find her way back to life living with her mother, but things turned haywire when she felt someone watching her. An interesting story! Thank you NetGalley for an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

I have some mixed feelings about this book. While I thought the author, Lesley Kara, did a wonderful job of describing what it must be like for a recovering alcoholic to stay strong in the face of their addiction especially when they are embarrassed by their past excesses and actions and don’t want to tell the new people they meet that bars are off limits for them as the temptation is too strong. On the other hand, some of the behaviors of people in this story are erratic and not always believable.

Overall, the story, with the exception of some of the characters, was well written with a twist I didn’t see coming. I thought I had it all figured out—until I didn’t

There’s a good bit of sex in the book; however, it’s not graphic.

Astrid has moved home to live with her Mother while she is trying to turn her life around. She is going to AA meetings, has met a new man and life is starting to look better. Then she receives a picture of her ex boyfriend and someone knows where she is and what she has done. She doesn't want to tell her new boyfriend that she is a recovering alcoholic and ruin the new relationship. She has made a couple friends in AA that want to help her with her recovery, but are they really who they seem to be?

This book is a slow burn but well-done. It has all the elements of a good thriller with an interesting premise, sense of suspense, and mysterious characters. It also appears to be well-researched about the customs of AA and plight of individuals in recovery. I loved that although Astrid is battling addiction, she’s still not presented as a weak character. Thanks to the publisher for the ARC.