I immediately started this book after receiving the ARC because the synopsis sounds SO good! McKenzie’s other cult-related book (You Can’t Catch Me) is my favorite of hers. This author has been very hit or miss for me so far and this one ended up flying somewhere in the middle.

To put it vaguely, we are basically following lawyer Nicole as she is recruited into a mysterious cult-like group of women. The closer she gets with the group, the more her life becomes affected, and she starts realizing something isn’t quite right.

This was a quick and mostly entertaining read but it didn’t quite work for me. It’s hard to explain without going into spoilers, but it kinda felt like 3 different stories in one, and I also didn’t really find this to be a ‘thriller’ as described. There was also quite a bit of legal/‘business’ talk that I personally didn’t really connect with and the reveal at the end was underwhelming.

This reminded me a lot of another book released recently that is also about an elite women’s cult, A Special Place for Women, and I do enjoy this concept and reading about cults, but this one unfortunately fell a bit flat in the execution for me.

I received an advanced reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review

I loved this one. Very fast paced, had me turning pages as I tore through it – I had to see how it would end. The characters were well rounded and the narrative felt believable. Gave me chills. Solid five

Atria Books,
Thank You so much for this eARC!
I loved The Good Liar and Six Weeks To Live
So pretty much anything by Catherine is fabulous.

Please Join Us by Catherine McKenzie

39 year old Nicole had an amazing career in law and it has now fallen apart.
Her and Dan (husband) are about to be kicked out of their apartment.
She receives an invitation for a very exclusive women's networking group, Panthera Leo.
The memberships is anonymous, and everyone member is a professional.
This is the best plan to help Nicole get her career back.
Dan has warned her and warned her not get involved. To him this could be a cult.
But going against Dans concerns she signs up for the retreat in Colorado.

After arriving she meets an actress, a congresswoman, a CEO and a financier.
Nicole can hardly believe she is meeting these strong, independent, successful ladies.
The founders of Panthera Leo are pleasantly impressive.
Their philosophy: they’re a girl’s club in a boy’s club world.

She is wowed, and all in. After arriving home her network provides her with clients that get her career back on the right path. Along with the perfect apartment as well!
Her favors she has to return seem harmless.
Until she is called to the congresswoman’s apartment one night and she is pressured into helping her hide a dead body.
Suddenly, Dan grows more concerned that there is something terrifying at play here.
Will she be able to remove herself from.this crazy group before its too late?

Mini Review:
You. Won't. Want. To. Miss. This. Wild. Ass. Thriller!
Enthralling from the beginning.
This author has a way that makes you want to get to know these interesting characters to stay tuned to see how it all unfolds.
The characters are complex and wonderful. The whole atmosphere of the book was great! I love every little thing about the book....
I was completely infatuated with this story.
It's currently 1:28am and I'm just now finishing the book up because I couldn't wait till in the morning to end this wild ass story!
These characters
Catherine has impressed me with yet another fantastic novel that I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. She has a way of getting to the heart of people and their emotions and portraying that in a story that literally enthralls you from the very first page!

Thank you again publisher, NetGalley and Author for this phenomenal ebook copy!

Loved her first book and this didn't disappoint. It devoured in a day. Great plot would definitely recommend. Thank you NetGalley for this ARC!

McKenzie continues to deliver in Please Join Us - I enjoyed this one and the cast of characters. It did take me a bit to get into it and was a bit slow at times but the last 24% had the same great twists I’ve come to expect. These last few novels have definitely hit their stride and I look forward to seeing what’s to come.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was my first book to read by this author but I cannot wait to read more! The characters stay with you long after you finish the book. Such a great story and fast read. Highly recommend!!!

This book is a get your heart racing thriller. I love any book about a secret organization in this one doesn’t disappoint. I also really like the characters a lot. Highly recommend this one!