Megan Goldin has such a unique writing style. I have really enjoyed reading her books.
A very different approach to the unreliable narrator, which surprisingly works pretty well in this book.
A fast-paced thriller that kept me guessing, and as usual lately with thrillers I read, I thought I figured it out but it turned out to be a completely different outcome, which I am ok with.

This book was fast paced and kept me wondering how it was all going to come together in the end. There were definitely some parts of the story that didn't fully wrap up, but honestly, I thought this book was so entertaining that I didn't really care all that much! This is my second book by Megan Goldin and both I have absolutely loved! This was a unique storyline and I am a sucker for multiple POVs/timelines. Def pick this one up for spooky season!

Okay, this book was incredibly good. It was not what I was expecting and I enjoyed it a lot. It became a little repetitive which you’ll understand when you read it but it was so worth it. I warn you, it is a little predictable, or maybe a lot, but Megan Goldin delivers such an entertaining story that it won’t matter to you hit you figure out what the heck is happening halfway through. Golding is an instant buy author for me.

OH My, I loved this. I loved the story it felt so original.
It wasn't the same gaslight troupe that has been going around.
The twist was a good one that I did not see coming.

I would highly recommend this book

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for allowing me to read and review this book before publishing.

Stay Awake follows Liv a girl that forgets everything when she falls asleep. Liv wakes up one day and cannot remember anything since two years prior. She has messages written on her hands and is missing her belongings. As Liv tries to figure out what is going on with her there is a murder that has happened and the words “Stay Awake” are written in blood at the crime scene. Liv has the same message written on her hands.

This book is written in the perspective of Liv after the murder, Liv from the past, and the detectives that are looking into the murder. I really enjoyed how we were piecing together everything that happened just as Liv was doing. I can honestly say I didn’t see the killer coming. One thing I got kind of stuck on is that I would have liked to know more about why the killer did it and the motives.

If you enjoy thrillers you will enjoy this and I recommend picking it up. One note, don’t read it before bed!

This was one of those thrillers that when I wasn't reading it I was thinking about it and trying to figure it out. I do think I guessed it pretty early on but I really loved the way it was written and there were times when Liv's amnesia would literally make me feel disoriented. Really solid read!

Stay Awake is another good book by Megan Goldin. To be frank, I don't usually enjoy books with unreliable narrators struggling with addiction/mental health issues, but I usually enjoy Megan Goldin's book so I was willing to give it a go. And it was quite good! Goldin did a great job of making the reader feel just as discombobulated as the narrator and brought the story full circle in a satisyfing way.

Liv Reese wakes up with no memory of anything and just a bloody knife. As she tries to regain her memories, she pieces together her life with multiple timelines and POVs. Confusing at times, but I think that was deliberate to let the reader empathize with Liv.

Overall, a good read. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

This is an outstanding thriller. The beginning sets it up perfectly and it gets better from there. I got lost in the different timelines occasionally but it’s not too big of an issue. I was drawn into the book and didn’t want to put it down!

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed as in this review are completely my own.

I love Megan Goldin's books. I didn't enjoy this one as much as the others and I really think it's me and not the author. I never enjoy Amnesia stories. I can't relate to them and I find them unbelievable- even though I know Amnesia is real and definitely happens, I just don't enjoy stories about them. I should've read the synopsis before requisition, but I saw the author's name and the beautiful red cover and impulsively acted. So, while this wasn’t my favorite read by Megan Goldin, I didn’t despise it either. At times I felt really interested in what was happening, but it just didn't last. I usually enjoy a dual timeline and I did enjoy the detectives more than Liv. I just felt like chapters were too short, reveals came late, and pacing was slower than I prefer. I would never have written a review on this book if it weren't an ARC because I like to only write positive reviews. Thank you for the ARC, I'm sure I'll be an outlier in my opinion.

Megan Goldin has become one of my favorite authors, and so I was incredibly excited to read her latest, Stay Awake. With multiple timelines and POVS, I was fully invested in finding out exactly what happened and how. Goldin does a wonderful job building tension and suspense, and so this thriller is a real page turner. I found myself staying awake much later than I intended trying to finish the book ;)

I was blown away by this one and read it in two days. I literally couldn’t put it down. Chapter One hops right to the point and into the action and holds on to you tightly until the last page.
Because this book goes back and forth between two different timelines and even a third by the end, it has the potential to lose the reader. I was sure to always be paying close attention so as not to get confused with the times. There are minor hints and clues throughout that are so subtle you blink and you miss them and even some red herrings to throw off the scent.
Although the ending wasn’t ultra surprising, it doesn’t even matter to me. That’s how great of a story this was.
Shoutout to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I had never heard of this author before reading this book and I will most definitely be keeping her on my radar. Bravo! 👏🏼
5⭐️

3.5 stars
Stay Awake, by Megan Goldin, is a type of Groundhog Day re-imagining. Every time Liv Reese wakes up, she believes it’s two years in the past and has no memory of her current life at all. Her last memories are of being at work during the summer and now it is Fall two years later, and all of her memories in between have vanished.

Liv awakes each and every time to find “Stay Awake” written all over her hands, and “Every time you fall asleep you forget” on her arms. She also has a strange scar on her abdomen. Her work and apartment are vastly different, her boyfriend and best friend have disappeared, some people seem shocked to see her, “given what she’s gone through”, while others are concerned over her strange caffeine addiction and tendency to forget everything. She struggles to make sense of things, and then the same scenario plays itself out over and over again, every time she falls asleep. Each time she begins anew, the danger escalates and more pieces of the puzzle begin to fit together.

Though the story held my attention, it was highly repetitive, and my patience wore a bit thin with the protagonist, Liv, who was a rather infuriating character. Her reactions to situations seemed unrealistic, idiotic and made little sense. On the other hand, I loved the detectives perspective. Those perspectives were very interesting and insightful. There were some scenes included in the plot, such as the art exhibit, which felt unrealistic and absurd, and I’m not sure of their relevance. I also can’t fathom the notion of trying to stay awake indefinitely because it simply cannot be done. Going to a specialist of some sort seems like a much wiser, more sensible course of action.

Despite my frustrations with Liv, and the repetitiveness of some sections, I enjoyed the story. The unraveling of the mystery was satisfying and quite captivating. The conclusion was also compelling, despite some plot holes. Stay Awake definitely had some issues, but it was also engaging and entertaining enough to keep me turning the pages to see how it would all turn out.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Unfortunately, this one fell a little flat for me. I was SO excited for this because I loved The Night Swim!

Overall, this felt a bit repetitive / left me wanting to get to the point quicker. HOW did no one think to call the cops to help this woman?! Idk, I felt frustrated with the characters (which could have been intentional... it just didn't work for me - and that's okay!) I also felt like there were some plot holes that left me more confused than before.

I still look forward to Megan Goldin's next book! Just because this didn't entirely work for me doesn't mean it's a bad thing. I know she will continue to do great work and can't wait for the next one. :)

I really liked this one! It was fast paced with short chapters. I like the unreliable narrator and the detectives’ pov. Kept my guessing and wanting to know what was going to happen. I look forward to reading more from Megan Goldin

I really enjoy Megan Goldin's writing. I loved her last thriller, so I was very excited to get approved for this one! I enjoyed the unique concept of amnesia and really had no clue where the story was going, which I appreciate in a thriller since I read so many they can often be predictable. I did not see the twist coming at the end! There were a few red herrings that I personally would have liked more resolution with (Kevin the waiter and Q the artist) but overall I really enjoyed this book!

I loved Megan Goldin’s novel, The Night Swim, so was super excited to find this one as read now a while back. While I still enjoyed The Night Swim more, this one was worth the read too! The plot is interesting and the repetition works for the storyline.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martins Press for the eARC in exchange for my review!

I couldn't put this book down! I 'm a sucker for a good amnesia mystery (blame it on my soap opera days) and this one did not disappoint. A lot of twist and turns that you don't see coming! I can't wait to read what Megan Goldin writes next!

Thanks to #NetGalley and the publishers for a free copy of this book in order for an honest review!

I'm so glad I read this during the daytime, or else I probably wouldn't have been able to fall asleep. This story kept me on my toes the entire time, constantly trying to figure out what tragic event happened to make Liv lose her memory. I can't imagine having your mind reset to a specific day in your past, every time you fall asleep.

With plenty of plot twists and moments you won't expect, you'll be questioning who to trust, and whether she's safe with anyone she interacts with. The author did an amazing job of telling the story, while not confusing you with the time jumps as it unfolds. Loved this book and will definitely be recommending it to suspense lovers!

Stay Awake by Megan Goldin

Overall an enjoyable, fairly fast paced thriller. The author did a great job of capturing the reader’s attention on the first page by diving right into the action. However, I do feel the book is a bit long for a thriller, and considering the structure of the book this hampered my enjoyment of the story. Due to the length and a few too many repetitions of the main character waking up without their memory it was easier be taken out of the story. I started thinking critically about what was happening and started finding flaws in the logic of the book. Regardless, it’s a fun time and would be a great rainy day read for those interested!

Thank you to NetGalley, Megan Goldin and St Martins Press for the free e-book in exchange for an honest review.

I really flew through this one, I didn't want to put it down for anything. The premise and the main character were just so totally unique and you just knew that something else was going on and that linked to something else. There is so much action and running around in this novel and I didn't find a single dull moment throughout the whole thing. I would definitely recommend this one!