This book is a must read!!! It will literally have you on the edge of your seat as you are flying through the pages trying to find out what is going to happen next. This was my first Vanessa Lillie book and it will not be my last!!! She quickly became one of my favorite authors.

Definite 5 stars I have just finished this with tears rolling down my face. Its been a long time since I have reacted this way.
Juliette Worthington Smith has issues, this is clear within the first chapter. Her wallet is discovered next to the body of a high profile colleague, when questioned by the police she cannot recall what happened as her drunken escapades are becoming ever difficult to recall.
As the finger is pointed at Juliette she goes on the offensive with a video log to prove her innocence. But as time passes she discovers things in her past that explain so much to her mental state. She finally takes the route of least resistant when she finds out what happened to Santiago all those years ago. It was here I started to cry .....
With thanks to #NetGalley

A great second book for Vanessa Lillie! I really enjoy stories that bring the past to the surface while finding the truth in the present. FOR THE BEST was a fast paced thriller with excellent twists for both the past and the present, making it hard to put down, especially in the last third of the story. The main character, Juliet, is accused of murdering a well-known community member, but she doesn't remember anything because she was blackout drunk. In order to save herself and her family, she's motivated to expose the truth, yet she still relies on alcohol to get her through her accusations from others, even those closest to her. The woven multi-media scripts and video transcripts truly emphasized a distinct narrative style that works well for this story. The ending truly surprised me and the journey to get there was very satisfying. If you're a fan of unlikeable and unreliable characters, a drive to discover the truth, and unexpected twists, you will enjoy this story!

Jules wakes up hungover, with a loss of last night's memory and the police at her door. Not a scenario anyone would look forward to...

She is the CEO of the Poe Foundation in which Dr. Terrance Castle was the brightest star. However, Terrance is found dead - and Jules was the last person he was known to be seen with...

Jules works hard to pull herself out of incrimination. Even by starting a VLOG of her own. But there are more roadblocks in the way than she imagines...

A solid, good read. Fast-paced and enjoyable!

Many Thanks to Thomas and Mercer and NetGalley.

At first, I was in the mood to read a juicy new thriller and the summary of For The Best stood out to me. The book centers around the main character Jules who is a suspect for killing her boss. Jules decides to make a Youtube channel documenting her trying to figure out who actually killed her boss because she does not believe the police are doing all that they can to solve the murder.

The only catch is the night her boss was murdered she was drinking with him and does not remember a thing. Jules's wallet was found with the body. She believes that as she uncovers facts about the murder her memory will begin to resurface. The whole book she believes herself to be innocent.

Most of the novel, I was very bored. I found the main character to be a very unlikable person. The family was toxic in this book. The only scenes that I really enjoyed were with Jule's little boy. I felt bad that her son had to grow up in such a toxic household. Both Jules and her father are excessive drinkers. I had a hard time reading this book. The story was not for me.

Nothing ended up being surprising in the mystery aspect of the book really. By the time I got to the end of the book, I literally rolled my eyes at the actual outcome of the ending. Really? That is how the author decided to end this book? There was nothing surprising that this thriller ended on.

The characters in this book are the biggest snobs and not in a good way. I felt extremely sad for all of the victims. The story felt very unrealistic. Many times, I wanted to stop reading the story but I pushed on to finish it. Usually, I like reading unreliable narrators but Jules was a boring character. She was an entitled person and not in a good way. I read thrillers to be shocked and have plot twists. For The Best was not the thriller that I wanted. The book was horrible but it was not good either.

Add this book to your TBR immediately!!!
For the Best is a riveting story of a woman who is accused of murder and launches her own investigation. Plotted to perfection, the events of that night unfold in a series of shocking and disturbing twists. A clever, captivating book you need on your list. You will not be disappointed at all.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher.

This was a decent read. It centers on Jules, the CEO of a non-profit firm in Maine, who becomes under suspicion for the murder of a colleague, Terrence. Her wallet was found next to his body and she knows she was with him that night, but she was so drunk she cannot remember anything. She sets out to find out what really happened and take the suspicion off of herself. She ends up finding out a lot of information and also uncovering some other life-changing things related to her relationship with her father,

There was some mystery in this book, and I liked being taken along with Jules as she figured out more of what happened, and found additional potential suspects. There were a few things that bugged me , though- one was that I didn't really understand Terrence's stance about restorative justice- maybe it's just me, but I couldn't totally make sense of what he stood for and how he felt it differed from what others were trying to make it. I also had to suspend my disbelief around the blog that Jules made, as I didn't believe the police would allow that to happen, and I also didn't know why she said some of the things she said that could incriminate her, primarily admitting to being "blackout drunk" the night the murder. And speaking of that, I didn't know why her husband enabled her clear alcoholism without seeming concerned- I got it from her parents, her dad an alcoholic himself and his mom, used to the situation and the enablement, but why didn't her husband raise the concern? And lastly, the climactic scene towards the end of the book didn't seem like it's something anyone would actually do, much less get away with.

So overall, I didn't love the book, due to the reasons above, .but I did enjoy the surprises throughout and the overall figuring out of who the villain was, both in the current situation and in the ghosts of Jules' past. I think it's probably worth a read, if you want something different and aren't opposed to suspending your disbelief a bit.

Thanks to Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

R E V I E W 💥
For The Best BY: Vanessa Lillie
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First off, I want to say thank you to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for the opportunity to read this ARC and write an honest review.

Have you ever read a book and halfway through you were able to guess what happens and be correct about it?
This is the first time I’ve read a book and have been able to correctly guess what happens and who did it.
I loved this book, it was such a page turner and so dark and beautifully written. From page one I was instantly curious who did it. It was so easy to keep up with the characters and the choices they made. I enjoyed following along with the story. For The Best is dark and thrilling and I would recommend this to anyone. I’m looking forward to reading more from Vanessa Lillie

Sometimes the things we do to keep our family/loved ones/friends “safe” may be being doing more damage than we can possibly imagine.

I absolutely loved this book! Not because it was a great mystery/thriller and not because it was super suspenseful, (we got some suspense but it wasn’t a crazy, wild story) but because it made me realize as a mother how much we can damage our kids thinking we’re doing what’s “best”. It also makes me realize that our parents were just trying to do the same!

This book made me feel. I felt for each character; they made me angry at times, they made me sad and sometimes I felt just frustrated because they made such poor choices. It made me think of all my mistakes or the choices I made for my children. I think that makes a great book.

The ending had a good twist. I didn’t see it coming & it wasn’t jaw dropping but I think it ended perfectly.

Thank you @netgalley & Vanessa Lillie for a copy of this book.

I enjoyed the premise of this book. The comparison of the father ruining his career and the daughter sort of filling in as a superstar until the murder happens. I enjoyed the dynamics of the family life and thought the writing was good. I still found myself scrambling to get to the actual point of the plot you know? Writers sometimes think that if they fill up a page with details it will make the story more interesting. That doesn't always work. I did enjoy the book.

Jules is in trouble but desperate to clear her name! Only problem- she was black out drunk when the murder happened and can’t remember anything!
I hated Jules but I couldn’t stop reading about her! I liked the true crime vlog aspect of the story .
The book did drag a bit for me but that ending made this one worth the read- wow!

Thanks to Netgalley for my advanced ebook copy!

I wasn’t sure how Lillie was going to top her awesome Little Voices debut- she did.

For the Best is a slow chilling thriller that blurs line between morals and characters keeping you wondering throughout. I actually stopped the book once and just said...”No way!” out loud to anyone that would listen.

Thank you for the advanced copy!

The author thought we'll about introducing characters and plot in a fast, curious way . Great read as it is hard to put the book down. If you want to take your mind away from your everyday struggles, this is the book!

A good gripping thriller, the plot is twisted and kept my interest throughout.. not as much thrilling as Little Voices.. overall a good reading experience.
Thank you NetGalley, author and publisher for ARC of this book. This review is my own and is not influenced in any way.

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.

Intense and riveting. This story is so good! I was captivated and glued to every word. I hope to read more from this author.

#forthrbest #netgalley ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ I loved Lillie’s previous book Little Voices when the opportunity to read this one came up I was so excited.
Lillie again managed to highlight serious mental health issues in a way that was not superficial or judgemental which I really admire. At the same time, the story was original which I appreciated and it did not disappoint. Well done.

Jules is being accused of murder after her wallet is found beside a dead body. The big problem with her defence? She was black out drunk when the murder occurred. Dissatisfied with police investigation she seeks the truth out herself, along the way, dredging up bits of her life that are less than savoury.

This story is really dark which I really enjoy. I like when authors aren’t afraid to take us to the darkest parts of the world. To those that love mysterious characters I would highly recommend this one.

I really liked this book a lot! It definitely held my interest till the end. All the characters were well rounded and had depth to them, totally relatable.

This book was a pretty good read. I read it in a single sitting - it had enough suspense to keep me going, and I wanted to see what had happened and if Juliet would be able to be cleared of the murder! However, reading the story, I felt uncomfortable the entire time. I think it was because of the way Juliet was going about the investigation - it's mainly in a vlog style, fueled by her alcoholism. The story was very well written, and despite me not agreeing with many (or any) of the main character's actions, I enjoyed reading it.