I've been working on submitting some older reviews of titles on my reading list, and Never Saw Me Coming by Vera Kurian caught my attention. I no longer have access to the book, so this is one of my more general reviews—just what stuck with me. What I remember most is the unique and intriguing premise: a college program secretly studying diagnosed psychopaths, including a main character with her own chilling agenda. The character development stood out, giving the story depth and making the morally complex cast surprisingly relatable. That said, while the setup is compelling, the pacing occasionally bogs things down, slowing the narrative and dulling some of the tension. It didn’t end up being a standout favorite, but it’s a slightly above-average read that I’m glad to have added to my library. 3.5 Stars rounded up to 4.

Wow, this one was unique. A whole cast of diagnosed psychopaths? I couldn't put this thriller down! Engaging, fast paced, wild ride and a campus thriller to boot. Despite never connecting with or really caring about the characters (I'm not sure you're supposed to?), I really enjoyed this novel.

I do love a good “Good for her narrative” and I support women’s rights and women’s wrongs. A female serial killer who handles business is always a good time for me. I think that this was a well written thriller and I’d recommend to others.

This one is a wild ride, I actually would recommend the audiobook as I think that makes some of the outlandish plots more fun. This was both funny and a bit disturbing, but overall a solid read. I thought the plot was original and the writing felt pretty fresh but still sits well in the genre. This was more character driven than plot driven, which does make some of the wild twists a bit too unbelievable, but that didn't mean I enjoyed this less. It just wouldn't hold up to a reread for sure.

I enjoyed this book from the point of view of a psychopath way more than I thought I would! But it also makes me fearful of coming across a psychopath in real life that’s for sure. But it made for a very fast paced, original , unique, and entertaining murder mystery. This was not your regular thriller at all which was refreshing if you read a lot of them like I do.

I would definitely read another book by Vera Kurian.

**Thanks to the author and publisher for the e-arc I received via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review, sorry it took so long for me to read it.**

Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this book

OMG. This book was excellent. I was so caught up on the MC's story and I absolutely loved her. This author is one where I'll be waiting with bated breath for her next book to come out.

I love an academic thriller, and this book was one wild ride. It was also genuinely funny at times. It's not getting five starts because it was a bit overlong and the multiple POVs did get a bit confusing, but it was still really fun!

Unfortunately I was unable to download this book before the archive date, so I'm not able to leave a review. I look forward to reading and reviewing books by this author in the future.

This book had a strong start and then petered off at the end losing me in the process. The hook was good, but the execution wasn't always ideal.

I am very tough on thrillers, but I really enjoyed this one. Chloe heads to college and is part of a secret psychology experiment involving students who are diagnosed psychopaths. Part of her reason for attending the school is to get revenge on an old childhood friend, Will, who wronged her. The experiment requires Chloe to wear a smart watch to track her movements and her emotional responses. But when two students are murdered on campus, Chloe gets pulled into trying to figure out the identity of the murderer. And is she being hunted or is she the hunter. I will be siting for Kurian’s next novel. The twists in this one were not predictible.

I loved this book! it was so interesting, I loved the main character and all her "quirks." following the students in the study was so interesting. i kept rooting for the character to finish her goal, even though it wasnt the most normal thing. I could definitely read more about Chloe and her psychopath friends.

A main character I should dislike immensely but found myself rooting for. Not sure I could include it in my high school library because of some of the content but I'm definitely considering it.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for providing an advance copy in exchange for honest feedback.

Overall this novel is definitely worth reading because it contains a very unique plot. Just don't give up in the middle when it starts to drag, stick with it for a satisfying conclusion.

An intriguing premise, Never Saw Me Coming focuses on Chloe, a college student in a special program at her school. That program is following her and 6 other psychopaths. With their whereabouts and moods tracked, that doesn't stop a murder from happening to one of their own. Chloe's focus has been on plotting her revenge on someone who wronged her, but trying to keep herself alive with a killer on the loose becomes her main concern.

This story brought forth some interesting a-ha moments. First off, I came into the story having an idea of what psychopathy was but soon realized that there's a lot I didn't know. I think the representation of the diagnosis is important here. I thought it was well-paced at the start, but it got slower for me through the middle. I enjoyed Chloe's POV the most. I thought it added the most depth to the story and helped it move along.

All in all, I really enjoyed this book. It was definitely a welcomed change of pace in my reading repertoire, and I would be happy to pick up something by this author again!

While billed as a fast moving thriller it read slowly for me. Wanted to engage more with the plot and characters from the beginning and it just didn’t hit those notes. Thanks to NetGalley and Park Row for a free digital copy in exchange for an honest review.

The description of this book had me intrigued, but I struggled with the various points of view/narrators and felt that the "twist" had more potential than it was given. For me, the book was worth finishing but wont make it to my favorites list.

I phenomenal read that I thoroughly enjoyed! Highly recommend and will purchase several physical and digital copies for library collections. Thank you!!

Chloe Sevre is not your typical college freshman. Sure, she goes to classes, attends frat parties, and hangs out with friends – but she’s also a diagnosed psychopath, on a full ride scholarship as part of a psychology study, and she’s secretly plotting the murder of a fellow student who wronged her years before. Before she can exact her revenge, however, one of the other students in the psychopathy study is murdered.

Thank you for the e book copy of this book. A definite page turner! I am looking forward to reading their newest book when it comes out!