I really enjoy everything I've ever read by B.A. Paris. This was no exception! I don't want to spoil anything, so please please please read this one to see for yourself!!

I read all B.A. Paris books and I loved them all. This one is no exception. It’s an excellent thrilller and it reminds me of the 1st Paris’s book I read, Behind Closed Doors.

This novel has LOTS of twists and turns. The main character is complex and well developed. It is a fast read that keeps the reader guessing throughout.

I enjoy a good "captive" novel, and for the most part, I enjoyed this one.
It did feel a little off at times and the whole "angry millionaire husband who was just married for a month to spite his parents" spin felt too contrived to me.

I read it quickly, I was able to figure out the "who done it", but it was still a good read.

Thankful for the ARC !

Amelie lost her dad when she is a teenager and goes to London where she meets a group of women that help her and become friends. Through alternating timelines, we find out that Amelie’s dreams of becoming a lawyer just might come true, until she becomes The Prisoner. A fast paced read and I enjoyed it.

The Prisoner by B.A. Paris is unique psychological thriller. When a young woman marries a billionaire, she has no idea what is in store from her. From the first few terrifying pages, you will not be able to put it down. From there, the book is not quite as exciting. However, it is still quite worth the read. I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.

Amelie lost her parents as a child and had to survive. But she met handsome, rich Ned Hawthorne and things began to change.

But then, Amelie wakes up in a pitch-black room, not knowing where she is. Who took her? Why? And why does she feel safer here than with her husband?

If you liked Paris' book Behind Closed Doors, you may enjoy this one. I found the pacing to be uneven, but still enjoyed the suspense.

TW: Kidnapping, Murder, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Suicide
3.75 stars
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The Prisoner by B.A. Paris starts off with a bang, our main character Amelie wakes up in a dark room after being kidnapped. The story is told in dual timelines - the present where we focus on Amelia and her escape from captivity, and the past, a narrative that focuses on what happened prior and the circumstances that lead to her being taken. The start was so thrilling, I loved seeing Amelie's history and how much she struggled to survive after the death of her father. She had ambitions, goals, and wasn't going to let anyone stop her from achieving them.

This book was totally bingeable, from the moment we find out that she's been kidnapped your immediate thought is why, and how. It's clear that Amelie was being targeted based on who her husband is, and we find out very soon that things aren't what they seem when it comes to their marriage. Once the plot starts to unfold, the story becomes a bit more predictable and certainly less entertaining, it seemed like too much was trying to be crammed into one plot and unfortunately ended with a few missing key points.

Although I'm glad that Amelie finally found characters that she could trust on and rely on for her survival, the ending left me unsatisfied, I was really into the whole sub-plot at the end and wanted a bit more of that!
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I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This was a decent thriller. I have only read one other book by this author and I did not enjoy that one at all. This one redeemed her for me.

*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for my honest review.*

If you are looking for a thriller where the protagonist wises up throughout the journey, this is the novel for you! Amelie goes from an orphan run away on the streets of London to being kidnapped and held captive in a pitch black room. Her struggle of loss and survival had me rooting for her throughout the novel. I love how the villains get their comeuppance and how all of the resolutions come about. I will recommend Jones' novels to everyone!

A twisty, cleverly crafted plot which I thoroughly enjoyed.
Many thanks to St. Martin’s Press and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

I was very excited to read the latest novel by B.A. Paris but I have to admit it is not one of my favorites. I was hooked right away but began to lose interest as I was reading. I found the main character likable but never grew attached. There were twists and turns and moments that were captivating but overall, I wasn't too impressed. I say it is definitely worth a read but don't rush.

The Prisoner by B.A. Paris is a CRAZY intense thriller with so many twists and turns.

I love this author and his previous books, but this one is so INTENSE, I kept flipping the pages. Like crazy.

The ending left me gasping for air. Such a well written twisty thriller with characters that will make you question everything.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for a review copy in exchange for my honest opinion.
I liked The Prisoner. It had a good story and was a pretty quick read. The chapters bounced back and forth between the past and present, which I enjoy. I didn’t love the ending but that’s okay. Unlike some books, it didn’t take anything away from the story itself. I would definitely recommend.

I really liked how from the beginning I was glued to the story. Engaging, interesting and a nail-biting tale. This is the kind of story I think of when i think of a thriller. Thank you to NetGalley, publisher and author for the free arc.

She’s kidnapped and held as a prisoner, along with her husband. But this isn’t the first time she’s felt like a prisoner and it won’t be the last. Amelie has had a difficult life but she finally finds a place where she’s happy and has friends, until it all gets ripped away from her because of one choice she made.
This was a quick thriller read. The first half was a little slow but part two picked up the pace. #netgalley

I love thrillers and B.A. Paris so when this one came out, I was super excited. Unfortunately, I DNF this book as it did not interested me to continue reading after the first 20% or so in the book. I have liked other B.A. Paris books, I just did not connect with this one. I will not give negative review as I support this author. I don't want to be unfair with the rating as I did not finish the book so I will give an average of 3 stars.

I love a good locked-room thriller, and The Prisoner certainly takes that to an entirely different level with the main character, Amelie waking up in a pitch-black room and not knowing where she is. In the early part of the book, I felt like it was going to be the same old same - girl locked in a room, one captor is always kind, etc. However, as the backstory of the kidnapping starts to unfold, the locked room aspect starts to really take a turn. The story of Ned and Amelia truly makes this story an interesting one.

The Prisoner is easily one I could spoil with the wrong sentence because so much happens. I will say I didn't expect the ending that came with it, although I did feel it was left a bit unfinished. I wanted to know more, or at least have an epilogue.

Overall, a solid thriller with a few slower parts.
3.5/5 stars
Thank you, St. Martins Press and NetGalley for the eARC!

When I first started The Prisoner I was worried that most of the book would take place with the main character, Amelie, held captive in the dark room described in the first chapter, but it provided much more than that! This book switches between the present and flashbacks from from Amelie's childhood up until the day before being kidnapped.

There are parts that may seem outlandish, but that is the beauty of books, it does not have to be realistic. I really enjoyed the first part of the book, where Amelie's friends are introduced and you learned of the different dynamics of their friend group, but as the book went on and the villain grew larger I felt indifferent of Amelie's moves. I will say although the ending had an interesting take on Stockholm syndrome, I was not really a fan.

This book was such an easy read, so I definitely recommend if you need a quick or light read but want it to still have mystery and suspense! The chapters are relatively short but you feel the importance of the flashbacks with each present-set timeline chapter. It is important for the reader to go into this book knowing it is nowhere close to being realistic, with this the book will be more "enjoyable".

Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for sharing this digital reviewer copy with me in exchange my honest thoughts.

This book was not what I was expecting. Definitely could have done a lot better, especially since I have liked previous works.