Totally pulls you right into the story. Love the twists that I didn't see coming. Couldn't put this one down. Not surprised as this author never disappoints.

Thanks to the author, the publisher and NetGalley for an early release of this book.

4.5 stars!
When Paris’ famous husband who was a comedian is found dead in their mansion with her holding the weapon, she immediately becomes a suspect. Paris becomes paranoid when she is thrown in the spotlight by the media. She has a dark past she is trying to cover up as this isn’t the first time she’s been accused of murder. How long can Paris keep her past a secret?

This book had two dual investigations going on which I loved! There was so much to get into as both storylines evolved. There were lots of little twists and I loved the Canadian setting! It was so cool being able to actually envision where some of the events were taking place. There was representation for Filipino culture as the main character was of that descent. The narrator on the audiobook was excellent. I listened to this one on audio and read it thanks to @macmillan.audio, @stmartinspress and @netgalley. There wasn’t really a big surprise but I just really enjoyed this one. This author is becoming an auto-buy for me!

This book started off very strong. Part one totally had me hooked. However, part two had me wondering what was going on? BUT stick it out! It all pulled together as I hoped it would and I totally understand the switch in gears. Loved the book!

3.5 stars!

I absolutely love Jennifer Hillier's books, and I've read almost all of them (one left!). So I was really excited to receive an e-ARC of Things We Do In the Dark (thank you Netgally and Minotaur Books)!

Overall, I enjoy this book, but it wasn't my favorite by Hillier. It was quick-paced and a great popcorn read; I think it'd be a good starting place for people new to thrillers. But, I found the twist to be fairly obvious from early on--it was good, but predictable.

And I was expecting a lot more from the ending. It wrapped up so quickly and tamely. Not what I was expecting. I think there were some unanswered questions.

Thank you Minotaur Books and Netgalley for the #gifted eARC of THINGS WE DO IN THE DARK!

To steal a line from Book Lovers… I’m in love with Jennifer Hillier’s nightmare brain.

It is truly twisted and magnificent.

There’s not much more I can say without giving anything away, but THINGS WE DO IN THE DARK reminded me why I love thrillers. It got my heart racing and kept me guessing. I just needed to know what was going to happen next!

I think if I had been in a different headspace and had a healthy child while reading this one, I would have stayed up all night to finish it.

THINGS WE DO IN THE DARK is out July 19!

Cw: child abuse, rape, partner abuse, suicide, drug addiction

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Thank goodness this came with trigger warnings of all sorts because this novel was INTENSE. Jennifer Hillier has such a gift in being able to tell a story while completely creeping you out at the same time. And I love it.
Paris Peralta wakes up one morning in her husband’s bathroom. She’s covered in blood. He’s dead in the bathtub, luxuriating in blood. He has a fatal cut. She’s holding the straight razor. That’s how the police find them.
However, Paris didn’t kill him…and yet she’s arrested on suspicion of murder.
Elsewhere in the world, Investigative Journalist Drew Malcolm is getting ready to produce a new season of his podcast…focusing on convicted killer Ruby Reyes. She’s about to be released from prison. It seems that Ruby knows who Paris is (and is blackmailing her for all her secrets), but how?
I read this book in one day. That's how good it is. Edge of your seat thriller!

*Special thanks to NetGalley and Minotaur for a copy of this e-arc.*

3.5 stars. Things We Do in the Dark doesn't cover a lot of new territory as far as thrillers go, but I still really enjoyed it and was engaged from start to finish.

Told on two timelines, this is the story of Paris Peralta and her famous comedian husband, Jimmy. At the beginning of the book, Paris discovers Jimmy's body in their bathroom and is arrested for his murder. Meanwhile, in Canada, vicious murderer Ruby Reyes is being released from prison after serving 25 years for the brutal slaying of her older, rich boyfriend. When Paris's legal troubles thrust her into the spotlight, Ruby sees an opportunity to expose Paris's secrets.

Jennifer Hillier immediately made my must-read list with Jar of Hearts, which is to this day one of the best thrillers I've ever read. Things We Do in the Dark wasn't quite on that level for me, but it's still a solid offering. Hillier's writing feels effortless, and she knows how to weave various plot threads to create tension and drama in her narratives. She also has a willingness to take her plots and characters to some incredibly dark, seedy places (content warnings abound for this one); she is not one to shy away from the most disturbing aspects of human nature. But rather than just including graphic scenes for shock value, they feel organic to the development of her central characters.

Readers of this genre will see the twists coming a mile away -- I certainly did, but I can't say that did anything to detract from my enjoyment of Things We Do in the Dark. It's compelling, textured, redemptive and satisfying. Hillier is a true talent, and I can't wait for her next novel.

I was so thrilled to receive an ARC from NetGalley. This author is a auto read for me. Little Secrets was a wonderful book and I also really enjoyed Creep and Freak. This book was good and did keep me engrossed and entertained. However, I felt a real disconnect with the characters. I really did not care very much about any of them. The big surprise really was not a big shocker but I did enjoy the ending. Not a neat bow but still satisfying. All in all a very satisfying and fun read - just not my favorite from this author. Again thanks to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest opinion.

HOLY WOW! Another amazing read from Jennifer Hillier! So many characters and back stories that lead to such a tangled web of a story! With that said I didn't find any of it confusing at all! I couldn't get enough! The story was well written and everything came together in the end.

Thanks the NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC copies of the ebook and the audiobook to review. I enjoyed the storyline and the multiple timelines. It kept me interested and guessing for most of the story, although I could see how it would be predictable at times.

4.5 stars. Another great thriller from Hilier! I read half of it the day I started it (and the other half today). I enjoyed the twists. The characters are great - especially Paris and Drew. The novel switches from present to past several times, but it keeps the suspense going, and gives motivation to the characters.

"When Paris Peralta is arrested in her own bathroom—covered in blood, holding a straight razor, her celebrity husband dead in the bathtub behind her—she knows she'll be charged with murder. But as bad as this looks, it's not what worries her the most. With the unwanted media attention now surrounding her, it's only a matter of time before someone from her long hidden past recognizes her and destroys the new life she's worked so hard to build, along with any chance of a future.

Twenty-five years earlier, Ruby Reyes, known as the Ice Queen, was convicted of a similar murder in a trial that riveted Canada in the early nineties. Reyes knows who Paris really is, and when she's unexpectedly released from prison, she threatens to expose all of Paris's secrets. Left with no other choice, Paris must finally confront the dark past she escaped, once and for all.

Because the only thing worse than a murder charge are two murder charges."

Thanks to NetGalley and Minotaur Press/St. Martins Books for the free ARC in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed herein are mine.

The book opens with with Paris Peralta, the wife of an older comedian making a comeback being arrested while holding a blood soaked weapon in the same room as his dead body. Soon we are introduced to Drew who hosts a true crime podcast, Ruby the Ice Queen, in jail for killing her lover and apparently blackmailing Paris for some unknown act in her past, and Joelle, Ruby’s daughter who died in a fire. This very brief synopsis may sound confusing, but it isn’t.

The story is divided into six sections, with two timelines. One involves the present and the other the past, with quite a bit of the characters’ historical backgrounds. Eventually, the past and present come together.

There are twists in this narrative that I thought predictable and the plot, although intriguing, a bit implausible. Trigger warning: The reader is introduced to a very dark world filled with child abuse and the lengths some people are forced to go to protect themselves.

Yet, this was well written and engrossing and if you are willing to overlook the caveats noted above, an entertaining read.

Thanks to #netgalley and #stmartinspress for the drc.

A page turner for sure! I found myself saying "just one more chapter." The story was dark, but not as dark as some of her others. The book was told over different timelines and I found the one set in the past haunting. The mystery was interesting and had some twists and turns. Most of the characters were heinous and had few redeeming qualities. Overall, another solid book from this author and I can't wait to see what she does next!

3.5-4 ish stars...

While this kept me intrigued throughout, I feel as though it was a little all over the place. There was A LOT to unpack in this book, and at times I felt it was a little too much. A slow burn mystery, that is executed into 5 parts. The swift chapters kept the pacing moving; however, it was confusing at times.

Thank you to the publisher for my gifted review copy – out 7/19.

Jennifer Hillier knocked this one out of the park! We get a dual timeline, which I love. Interwoven past and present events. The plot is amazing and I am a fan of Paris. This is a slow burn, thriller/suspense that will leave you in awe!
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

Y'all know that Jennifer Hillier is THE reason that I got into thrillers (ummm...Jar of Hearts anyone?!), so as soon as THINGS WE DO IN THE DARK showed up on Netgalley, I IMMEDIATELY clicked the request button. Thankfully, TWDITD lived up to my expectations!

I loved the dual timelines and although I managed to to figure out parts of the plot, there were still plenty of surprises in store. Highly recommended for fans of the genre.

Thank you to Netgalley, the author and publisher for my #arc !

Loved this one! I listened to the audio version and the narrator was sooo good..really added to the story. I’m on the fence about multiple POVs- sometimes they’re written really well but a lot of times they are lacking. This one was written really well and the author tied the ending up nicely!

Thank you Net Galley for a copy of Things We Do in the Dark by Jennifer Hillier. This is a new- to- me without and I loved this well thought out thriller. My favorite thriller so far this year!

THINGS WE DO IN THE DARK has an interesting cast of characters, and as soon as I thought I'd had something figured out, Hillier was able to surprise me again. However, I thought that a number of the scenes could've been tighter or cut entirely; a lot of seeing the same scene from multiple perspectives, which I also didn't love.

This book is beyond 5 stars, it's wonderful and well-written and I think it will be one of my favorite books of 2022. First of all, please know this book has some trigger warnings, child abuse, and sexual assault. This book is a winner because the story is captivating and even when it gets gritty, the main character is so loveable and you are cheering for them. This book is a must-read for those that love thrillers. I wouldn't be surprised if this gets made into a tv show. Thanks for the advance review copy.