Jennifer Hillier kept me on my toes hardcore in this one. Just when I was certain I knew what was happening, she threw in another twist. This one is not as dark as previous books but it definitely packs a punch.

Jennifer Hillier is one of my favourites and this one didn’t disappoint. Her writing is fantastic and the twists and turns in the book kept my attention and I didn’t want to put it down. This is one I will definitely be recommending.

4/5 Stars!
This review is spoiler free.

When Paris Peralta is found and then arrested in her bathroom, covered in her husband's blood and holding one of his straight razors while he lies dead in the tub, she knows that the trial will bring unwanted attention. Media attention is the last thing Paris wants, because while she didn't murder her husband, she has plenty of other secrets she doesn't want to come to the surface.

Shockingly dark, twisty, and told through several different perspectives and timelines, Things We Do in the Dark is a fantastic slow burn thriller. While the opening is slow, and I guessed a few of the twists before they were revealed, Jennifer Hillier has such a captivating writing style that it was impossible not to love this book.

Despite this being a thriller about a murder, I truly didn't go into this book expecting it to be as dark and disturbing as it was. Please note that this book contains graphic descriptions of child abuse and sexual assault, and if those are especially triggering for you, you may want to sit this one out. While it absolutely turned my stomach to read many of these passages, Jennifer Hillier truly brought sensitivity to these absolutely horrific scenes, and they are handled well.

Looking forward to reading more by Jennifer Hillier - I get why everyone keeps recommending her books!

*I received an ARC from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions and views in this review are my own.

Paris Peralta is arrested and charged with the murder of her husband, Jimmy, who was a retired famous comedian making a comeback. Paris knows that with all the publicity that will come from this someone from her past before she became Paris will recognize her and the secrets or the last nineteen years could come back to ruin her and the life she has built to forget the old, troubled life she lived. And with her abusive mother released from prison after serving only part of her sentence for murder, it could all come crashing down sooner rather than later, and all the secrets will come out.

Sooooooo good. Rtc but thank you to the publisher for the advanced copy

The amount of people who did this girl wrong in her life made me so mad I wanted to reach through the pages and hug her and tell her that there are some good people out there just hold on.

I had some feelings toward some of the characters obviously. Paris is on some level a reflection of most females growing up. I'm not trying to spoil the story so I'll leave this review very sparse but you don't wanna miss this one.

It's so good. I loved the writing style and I cannot wait to read more from this author. The representation was there and while I cannot speak on it, I understood and learned from it.

This book starts with Paris being arrested for her husband’s murder. Then we go back in time to learn more about Paris’ history. I couldn’t put this book down and finished it quickly. I thought it was a great book!

This is my 3rd Jennifer Hillier book. I’ve enjoyed all of them, but this one is now my favorite. It’s a fast, easy read with interesting twists and turns. I could see some of them coming, but still really liked the story and the writing. Paris Peralta’s much-older famous comedian husband has just been found dead in their home and Paris is arrested as the main suspect in his murder. The book alternates in time between Paris’s secret past and her current arrest for the murder of her husband. Thanks to #netgalley #minotaurbooks and #jennifer hillier for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. I recommend reading this when it’s published in July, it will be a great “beach read”.

I absolutely loved jar of hearts so when i got approved for this book i was excited and i was not disappointed either.

Such a fast-paced suspenseful thriller. I truly enjoyed this story. A definite must read

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this book for an honest review.

All thoughts and opinions are my own and are not influenced by other reviewers.

A fun, breezy mystery beach read. Sure, the revelations weren't particularly surprising for those of us who love a mystery novel, but the characters were fun, and the setting evocative. A solid, expansive thriller.

I really enjoyed piecing this novel together and trying to solve the mystery. I was hooked immediately and barely set this one down. No spoilers but there was one character that felt shoe-horned in as another twist but I just didn’t work for me. Overall, a fun read!

I wanted to read this one because I read Little Secrets by the same author last year and loved it.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Things we do in the Dark by Jennifer Hillier.

🪒 A woman is accused of murdering her rich husband around the same time someone from her past is threatening to share secrets from her old life she has kept hidden for 25 years.

🔐 So, as she tries to prove her innocence, she’s also fighting to keep her previous identity a secret.

📚 You know I love a good psychological thriller and mystery. This one is great because it’s got a couple of different murder mysteries tied up into one book with overlapping character stories.

📆 Be on the lookout for this one in July!

This was a fantastic novel. There are sparks of Agatha Christie's cleverness and Stephen King's creepiness throughout, and I absolutely loved it! I had not read Jennifer Hillier prior to reading this novel, but that's definitely going to change. Hillier delivers a diverse, unique, and most importantly, interesting novel with Things We Do in the Dark. It draws you in and consistently feeds you tidbits of information, which of course makes you want to keep picking up the book.

Personally, I love thrillers that avoid relying on an unreliable narrators to build interest, so Things We Do in the Dark feels like it was written just for me. If you like storylines out of chronological order, True Crime Podcasts, and flawed, but interesting main characters, this is the book for you!

A well-earned 5/5 stars for this one.

4.5/5 Jennifer Hillier has done it again another fast-paced suspenseful thriller. Truly enjoyable and kept me wondering which way the story would go. A great summer beach read.

After reading Jennifer Hillier's Jar of Hearts and Little Secrets, I was dying to read her latest. It did not disappoint. Paris Peralta is arrested for the murder of her famous comedian husband and things are not looking good for her. All evidence is pointing her way. Paris has worked really hard to escape her abusive past and now she is scared that all her dark secrets are about to be exposed. As we travel through her shady past, we realize that Paris is no stranger to murder. As the life she has built starts to unravel, we journey through twists, turns and a story that keeps us guessing. Put this one on your want to read list- it is a good one! Thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. #netGalley#ThingsWeDoInTheDark #JenniferHiller

🤯 So many twists! Up until the end, I was kept in the dark guessing.

Paris is accused of murdering her famous husband. She has a dark history she is afraid of uncovering. The book follows different characters and times to unravel what happened, who did it, and who is Paris.

Being nit picky: I wish the book had names for the chapters (past, present, etc). I feel like initially that would have helped with the jumps in story line and characters. I felt like they introduced Paris then moved on quick to Drew and Joey. It made sense later, but wish those were more blended. It took me a bit to really get into, but once in it, I was HOOKED until the end.

*The book deals with graphic/more adults subjects: gruesome murder, strip clubs, etc. so be aware.

After waking up on the bathroom floor with a bump on her head, Paris Peralta is horrified to find her celebrity husband dead. Covered in blood and holding the supposed murder weapon it’s obvious the police think that she did it. Paris can’t help but think about all the unwanted media attention this will bring. That’s not the only thing she’s worried about.

Twenty five years earlier the Ice Queen Ruby Reyes was in a similar situation. Convicted of murdering her significant other, her story was widely popular. Ruby has a connection to Paris. She knows who she really is and what she’s done. Ruby threatens to expose Paris and with her unexpected release from prison, Paris scrambles to figure out how to handle the situation. She has worked too long and hard for everything to fall apart now. Will Paris be able to confront her haunted past without shattering her chance for a better future.

Thanks NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

I just finished reading "Things we Do in the Dark", by Jennifer Hillier. Thanks you to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for providing me with a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
I would definately classify this as a thriller. The main character Paris Peralta is charged with killing her husband who is much older than her. The story unfolds according to different view points and time frames. Going between the past and the present, we meet a young girl names Joelle who herself is a victim of abuse. What is the connection between Paris and Joelle. The twists and turns of this book make the revelation very satisfying. The characters in this book are very likeable and easy to root for. The character of Ruby is a true villain and adds an edge to the intrigue in the book.
I liked that there were no slow parts in this book. The story flowed at a steady pace. I also liked that the story partly took place in Canada. That was cool.
Overall, I enjoyed this book. Very interesting plot line with a satisfying ending. I think all readers will enjoy reading "Things We Do in the Dark".
Happy Reading!

Paris Peralta is found, covered in blood, and holding one of her husband's straight razors. Behind her in the bathtub, her famous comedian husband, Jimmy, is found dead. Well, if that isn't how you get a reader's attention, I don't know what is. Despite being married to a celebrity, the last thing Paris wants is all of the unwanted attention since she has secrets of her own and a past that she doesn't want to catch up with her.

25 years earlier, Ruby Reyes, was convicted of a very similar crime in Canada. She knows Paris's true identity and threatens to expose her when she is surprisingly released from prison. From here the story goes between present day and Ruby's very troubled past which includes her daughter, Joey.

The book is divided into 6 parts, each part stars with clever song lyrics which I loved. I actually liked Paris and it was easy to see how her past influenced her present day life and choices. Where I had to suspend belief was Paris marrying such a high profile celebrity, given that she desperately wanted to hide from her past. While the book delves deeply into the backstory, I would have enjoyed learning more about Paris and Jimmy. This would have added to the story and balanced it out a bit. Ruby and Joey's story is very disturbing and broke my heart.
While the first major reveal was easy to figure out, the final reveal was really quite good and I didn't see that one coming. Despite this being my least favorite Jennifer Hillier novel, I really enjoy her writing and will continue to read anything that she writes. 4 stars.

Many thanks to NetGalley, Jennifer Hillier, and Minotaur Books for my advanced eARC.

I have not read a book by this author that has not been a fabulous read! When I finished all I could say was WOW! The intriguing story kept my interest the whole time. I savored it and didn't want it to end. Paris/Joey's story was heartbreaking, but I loved the satisfying ending. So glad Drew was persistent. This is a book I will recommend over and over.

FINALLY a 5 Star read this year!! Jennifer Hillier books never disappoint me and this one was absolutely AMAZING!!! I loved every single moment of this book. So much happened. So many twists and I was definitely mind blown half way through.. By far my fav read this year so far. I loved this story. I loved the characters and I loved all the twists that had my draw dropping!! Wow just wow is all I can say about this one. If you want an amazing, fast paced, jaw dropping book, THIS IS THE ONE!!!!!!!!