This is an extremely provocative thriller with a dynamic mean character and an extremely interesting story. Spell kept my interest until the last page and I was eager to find out what happened. Highly recommend!

If you enjoy darker thrillers and you haven’t given Jennifer Hillier a shot, this is your chance. I was so mesmerized through this entire book. I could not put it down. Not only does Jennifer Hillier write great thrillers, she builds her characters in a way that makes you want to know everything about them.

Paris Peralta wakes up in the bathroom only to notice that her husband is dead in the tub beside her. Her husband is a celebrity comedian so Paris is shot into the spotlight at the main suspect of her husband’s death but Paris doesn’t want to be in the spotlight because she has secrets in her past that she cannot let surface.

This book doesn’t have a podcast in it but you do get a perspective from someone who makes a podcast and following that character around while they were researching was fascinating to me.
I love the way Hillier writes her thrillers because everything just comes apart in layers. I wouldn’t say her twists are the most shocking but as the layers are peeled back, you as a reader discover things just a few pages before the character. So everything clicks into place and then you see it click for the characters and I love that.

There was one thing that I did predict very early on but it also ended up being revealed early in the book. I was worried that it would be a major twist at the very end so I was glad that it was resolved earlier than that.

I really enjoyed this thriller and I feel like it firmly cemented Hillier as an auto buy author for me. I can’t wait until this book is released and I can get the physical copy of it.

Jennifer Hillier takes risks , she isn’t intimidated by her audience or critics , she puts out the most mesmorizing books I have ever read . Her talent to story tell surpasses all expectations and can not be matched.

When I saw netgalley put up Things We Do in the Dark, I knew my day would be shot. I couldn’t focus and checked my e-mail about 385836483 times looking for a response . I prayed to the book Gods “please please please let me be approved” . I mean, I would trade a kidney for this one . Thursday night, I got the e-mail.... APPROVED. **Cue the happy dance** First I screamed, then I called out of work . I knew I needed to start reading that second and I would be up all night .

This book opens up with a Billy Joel quote, at that moment I was sold . Overwhelmed with all the feels, I continued.

Instantly captivated within seconds, this book held my attention on every single page . Packed with suspense, I sat at the edge of my seat clutching my stomach and biting my nails . I was completely left in the dark . In true Hillier fashion, I was unable to anticipate the gut punching wild ride filled with twists and turns Hillier took me on. Twisted and shocking, this book does not disappoint.

Things We Do in the Dark, screams Hollywood gold. This book is meant for the big screen.

Anything short of 5 stars would be an embarrassment .

This was my number one most anticipated reads for 2022 . Now what do I with myself ? Please excuse me while I go nurse this massive book hangover .

I was so excited to read this! It was thrilling and exciting, and had unexpected dramatic moments as well. The story is told in six parts with different POV’s. Although I did figure out the plot twist early on, it didn’t take away from my enjoyment of the book.

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?

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this arc in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin's Press, Minotaur Books for the copy of this book. I was so excited to read this book that it went to the top of my TBR list. The writing was as great as I expected so I read this in two sittings. I loved the characters - even the minor characters were distinct and added to the story. The story was engaging and I had to keep reading because I was so interested in how it would end. If you need a good and fast read, this is the book for you.

I read this in one sitting! Highly engaging, fast paced, and twists and turns at every chapter. Also, this book may have the best first line I've ever read. I'll definitely be checking out more from this author.