Really enjoyed this book. Like all of Jennifer’s books I didn’t want to put it down. It kept me engaged the whole way through.

I was excited to read this book having enjoyed Jar of Hearts and Little Secrets. I'm always looking for a twisty thriller that keeps me guessing. But this book was different from those. It just wasn't put together as well. For me, it was kind of an unnecessary jumble of past and present with unlikeable characters and too many descriptions of child sexual abuse. Less backstory and more present day would have been better. I actually would have liked more detail of Paris and Jimmy's marriage and a little more about her husband's past. I was intrigued with this character who wasn't explored very well.

Jennifer Hillier does it again with another fast paced, dark and intense thriller. I swear this women can do no wrong in my book.

When Paris Peralta is arrested in her own bathroom covered in her husbands blood, she knows she’s going to be charged with his murder. Unfortunately, that isn’t the only thing she’s worried about. With all the media coverage, she’s terrified that her past will be uncovered and her true identity will be revealed.

Jennifer’s writing is incredible and has a way of sucking you in until the very last page. I was hooked from the moment I picked this up. I loved reading the backstory of Paris and seeing how her childhood formed her into who she is today. This book does get very dark at times so please check trigger warnings.

I wasn’t able to guess the ending and was actually shocked about it. The twist and turns throughout the story will definitely keep you wanting to know more.

Overall, this book is one of my favorites of the year so far but that isn’t a surprise. Jennifer Hillier is an auto-buy author for me and that’s never going to change! If you love thrillers, you’re in for a treat with this one!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for the e-arc!

When famous comedian Jimmy Peralta is found stabbed to death in his bathroom with his wife, Paris, she’s immediately considered the number one suspect. Ruby Reyes was convicted of a similar murder twenty-five years prior, and is unexpectedly being released from prison. Ruby knows secrets from Paris’ past, and is now threatening to reveal them, especially with all of the media attention on her after being arrested for her husband’s murder.

This was a dark and twisted thriller, with scenes from the past and present intertwining into one epic story. I enjoyed seeing all the pieces of this complex puzzle come together, and it was quite the page-turner! This was my second novel by Jennifer Hillier, and I look forward to reading more of her books!

Thank you NetGalley and Minotaur Books for my gifted e-ARC!

Jennifer Hillier does it again! Things We Do In the Dark follows Paris Peralta who is suddenly thrust into the spotlight when her famous comedian/ actor husband is found dead and she is the prime suspect in his murder. Adamant that she had nothing to do with his murder, Paris must defend herself from the public who think of her as nothing but a guilty gold digger and shady characters attempting to extort Paris dredging up secrets from her nefarious and complicated past. The more we learn about Paris the less we know. Who is Paris and why does death seem to follow her at every turn? I could not put this novel down. This book was the definition of ~the perfect thriller~

Jennifer Hillier is a strong writer that pulls her reader in instantly like yarns of thread! This is a high intense and thrilling read that I strongly recommend for anyone that’s into psychological thrillers.

✨ Paris gets accused of murdering her husband, but is that the only murder she is involved in?

💜 Much of this story takes place between the present and the past. A true crime podcaster is covering a woman being released from jail after 25 years of being convicted of murder. But it's also about a woman who is being accused of murder now.

💥There are a few twists in this book, one of which comes about halfway through the book. I saw them coming, but I didn't care. The story is compelling as it weaves it's way through multiple women. Not a shocking ending, but it's very satisfying and it might be one of favorite books of Jennifer Hillier's to date.

My face at the end: 😳

🍪 I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you to @Netgalley and St Martin's Press for allowing me to read this ahead of publication.

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I’ve read Little Secrets and Jar of Hearts by Hillier and loved them, so I was really excited to get my hands on this book. I was not disappointed.

When Paris Peralta is found in her bathroom covered in blood, razor in hand, and her husband dead in the bathtub, she is arrested for the murder. What she is worried about the most is constant media attention and someone from her past bringing information that could ruin her. When the Ice Queen Killer, Ruby Reyes, threatens Paris’s secrets, she is forced to confront the past.

Hillier’s writing style is one of my favorite. It hooks you by the first chapter. The story was told from multiple perspectives, which kept me entertained the whole time. The only reason I knocked this down to 4 stars was because most of the twists were predictable and I guessed before they happened. Despite this, I still loved reading the story come together towards the end. I would highly recommend you get your hands on a Jennifer Hillier book soon if you haven’t yet! Please check trigger warnings before reading or dm me.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

As the story opens we find Paris Peralta in the back of a police car covered in blood. She is the main suspect in her husband’s death. With no recollection of the crime; her biggest worry at this point is not being charged with her husband’s death. Paris needs to make sure her deep dark secrets that she has spent 20 years hiding aren’t revealed.
The story unfolds in six parts switching between past and present and different characters perspectives. I found this to add dimension to the story line. The characters are well developed and very relatable.
I really liked the ending. I thought I knew how the story was going to end, but then came a big twist that totally left me saying “oh wow”. I devoured the book and didn’t want it to end. I highly recommend this book if you like a suspenseful read. TW: child abuse

I want to thank Netgalley and Minotaur Books for the copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Jennifer Hillier does it again, another amazing thriller.
Thank you to Saint Martin’s Press/Minotaur Books for this arc!!

Wow. I feel a little speechless with how much I enjoyed that book. Completely kept me from beginning to end and I really love the shifting of time throughout. Jennifer Hillier has done it again

I’m sorry to say I didn’t like this one very much. Like most of Ms. Hillier’s books, the story started off strong. Unfortunately, it turned into a convoluted mess soon after. I was often bored and the plot didn’t seem very suspenseful. The flashback chapters weren’t very interesting either. Overall, a very big disappointment.

This was my first book from this author and I DEVOURED it. So dark and delicious. I can't say enough good things. It's one of my top 5 books ever. Wowwwww.

Thank you so much to St. Martin's Press, Minotaur Books for the chance to read and review this book prior to its release.

This book has been a huge hit with most early reviewers. Unfortunately because of some of the content, I won't be able to personally recommend it to my followers, but I wish you huge success!

Featuring perhaps the greatest opening sentence in the modern history of the written word, Things We Do In The Dark is a brilliantly constructed thriller featuring murder, abuse, blackmail, and deception. Jennifer Hillier has delivered another fantastic and unputdownable novel filled with secrets, scheming, suspense and surprises.

Paris Peralta is in a lot of trouble. Her famous comedian husband is dead and she’s found covered in his blood holding a straight razor in the same room as the body. Arrested and charged with murder, you’d think that would be the worst thing she’s facing. But the thing is, Paris has a secret past she wants to keep hidden and the media attention threatens all she’s done to build a new life for herself. Meanwhile, Ruby Reyes is about to be paroled after spending 25-years in prison for murder and she knows exactly who Paris is and what she’s done in her past. So while Paris is facing murder charges and would love to keep past history dead and buried, she must face everything head on once and for all if she wants to remain free from prison…and her past.

This is a well-crafted thriller due to two reasons: storytelling and characters. The premise might not be super original – someone running from their past hopes it won’t catch up to them when something bad happens in the new life they’ve created – but the flow, the flashbacks, the emotions it elicits and the slow drip of information are done in a perfect and precise manner to keep you suspicious of multiple characters and their motivations. And these characters…whoa baby. They’re all flawed individuals with remarkable backstories, some of which will hit you in the feels. They’ve been tested and have experienced personal pain yet hold out hope for the better life they seek and feel they deserve. And that “better life” isn’t clean and pure in everyone’s case. Which means you’ll support some characters while hoping others go to hell in a handcart. Especially Ruby. She’s a first-class grade A narcissistic bitch who deserves a one-way express ticket to hell. But holy crap is she a fantastically conceived character in a book filled with complex, well-structured individuals.

Jennifer Hillier proves again that she is one hell of a thriller author and that readers should have her on “automatic read” status anytime she releases a new book. So make sure Things We Do In The Dark is on your TBR list and preorder a copy from your favorite bookstore. It’s most excellent and not to be missed.

The First 20% of this book dragged. I almost gave up, but im happy I did not.
This book begins by introducing Paris, married to a much older comedian. When he's found dead, she is accused of his murder.
A journalist is introduced (after the 20%)
Along with a stripper named Joey(female) and her Mother. The book gets really good after that slow begining.

I loved Jar of Hearts by Hillier and throughly enjoyed Things We Do in the Dark. Fans of Hillier should not miss out on this one! I loved the alternating points of view, the past and present timelines and how many layers there were to Paris. When a big connection was made with so much left in the book, I knew I was going to be surprised by the rest of the story; and that's exactly what happened! If you're looking for a book that sucks you in and keeps your attention to the very last page, this is it!

This book held my interest all the way through, though I was able to guess a few of the “twists.” For me, it was entertaining while I was reading, but it’s not a book that will stick with me for long. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

When you want your past to be kept a secret, the last thing you want to do is draw attention to yourself. When Paris Paralta is suddenly arrested for the murder of her celebrity husband, she isn’t as much concerned about that as she is having her past dredged up. Can she find a way to clear her name from the murder and keep her secrets buried in the past?
Thank you Netgalley, Jennifer Hillier and St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read and review this book. I have never read anything by Jennifer Hillier, but, after constantly seeing it pop up on social media, I knew this was one that I couldn’t pass up. This was such a great book that in my opinion definitely lives up to its hype. I loved the storyline and seeing everything unfold right before my eyes. It was pretty fast paced and held on to my attention the whole time. I loved the twists in this book and was pretty shocked at the ending. A definite must read if you like thrillers/mysteries! I’ll definitely be reading more from this author! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

I’ve read this author before and this book does not disappoint. I really liked the premise of the story and felt like there was excellent character development especially for Joey. The first 20% or so of the book was about Paris who woke up too find her husband that was 30 years older than her was dead in the bathtub and she’s been arrested as the most likely culprit. Then the book goes to Drew’s perspective which I felt was by far the weakest. Drew is upset about Ruby the Ice Queen getting released from prison because he was good friends with Ruby’s daughter Joey who died in a fire. Drew has a podcast and wants to focus around Ruby and Joey’s past so he starts to investigate. The third chunk of the book is mostly told through Joey’s perspective but there are jumps back to Paris and Drew. Some of Joey’s chapters were hard to read and trigger warning for child abuse but they were well written and really gave good depth to her character. I didn’t find the twists as twisty as I would have liked, but it was overall an excellent thriller.