I have loved all of B.A.Paris's books. I was so fortunate to get an arc of this one. If I lose myself while reading,I consider that a good book. #netgalley #the prisoner #baparis

This was GOOD. Haunting, heartbreaking, and THAT ending. Dang! Well done.

The second half was a LOT of straighten out in my head, and I had to read, and re-read, to properly work it all out in my mind. But, it was well done and I’m excited for it’s release.

Thank you to #NetGalley for letting me read an advance copy in exchange for an honest review. I have been a B.A. Paris fan since “Behind Closed Doors,” so I was excited to read another similarly terrifying and well-written psychological thriller. “The Prisoner” did not disappoint, and I found it was easier to get into than “The Breakdown.” The story is told toggling between protagonist Amelie’s past and her present (being held captive in a dark room by kidnappers), two narratives unfolding and converging. An excellent and engrossing psychological thriller!

First of all, I’m a big B.A. Paris fan. This book, like others, sucked me right in from the first page. Told in dual timelines from past & present, we begin to learn more about Amelie’s marriage to Ned and her subsequent imprisonment.

But the longer the plot went on the less believable it got. I kept waiting for the pieces to click into place and that moment never came. The conclusion felt bizarre and far too impractical.

I wanted to love this, I really did. But the last 25% tanked it for me.

The plot is simple. Our main character and her rich billionaire husband are kidnapped (kept in separate rooms) and held for ransom…but nothing is as it seems. Our MC is a FIGHTER, she’s street smart and brilliant and you will love her. You will also hate her rich billionaire husband, but it’s fine because everyone hates him. This book unfolded like a true crime podcast, in the best way possible.

I was shocked that I enjoyed this book so much and here’s why: It is non-linear, which usually I loathe because I’m easily confused and I just hate jumping back and fourth from past to present. But the way B.A. Paris wrote this was genius, it made this book so unique. It was non-linear, and perfectly linear at the same time. Every “past” chapter tied perfectly into the “present” chapter that followed. Every “past” chapter answered questions about the “present” chapter that followed, but it also posed new questions every time. Do you know what that equates to? A PAGE TURNING NOVEL FOLKS!! Again, it happened in a smooth, linear way, as in it wasn’t all jumbled where you’re left with puzzle pieces to put together, she puts them together for you and it’s shockingly satisfying to read.

You know what also happened at the end for me that doesn’t happen often in this genre? I was DYING FOR A SEQUEL!!

Such an amazing read and will absolutely be picking up more of her work.

I can't believe I haven't submitted my review of The Prisoner yet! I am a huge B.A. Paris fan and was so delighted to receive an advanced copy of her latest, The Prisoner (arriving this November). Her novel Behind Closed Doors affected me in a way that few books have, in that I felt physically ILL while reading it from anxiety and dread. Having said that... I loved it. The Prisoner is a similarly claustrophobic novel, telling the story of Amelie between two timelines - one in which she wakes up in a pitch black room with no idea where she is or why she's there, and the other exploring how she may have wound up there and her relationship with her "husband", who is also locked up below her. I loved the themes of friendship and survival here, which contrasted the super dark parts of her captivity (both in and out of the black room that serves as her cell). I've read almost all of Paris' books at this point and while this does not surpass my favorite, Behind Closed Doors, I thoroughly enjoyed it and can't wait for what's next!

I really enjoyed The Prisoner! This is another easy page-turner by B. A. Paris and during the first part of the book, I was internally screaming YES!! This is what I want!! I was devouring it. I did not love Part 2 quite as much, it read almost like a completely different book and didn't have the same intensity as the first part. All the excitement from the first part was slowly drained away as I trudged through the final pages. I loved the plot concept, the short suspenseful chapters, but the end fell apart on me. 3.5 stars for me! Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this ARC!

I had never read B.A. Paris before. I really liked this book.

Alternating between the past and the present was really effective in this book. And often when an author does this, it takes a while to get in the rythym but not in this case.

Amelie is orphaned after the death of her father. She decides to leave France and move to London. She struggles until she meets a woman who takes pity on her and asks her to move in and be her housekeeper. This changes her life by giving her friends and purpose.

One day she wakes up in a dark room. She remembers men coming and taking her and her husband. Her husband? Where did that come from? As we read, we get the flashbacks that explain this situation and what led to it.

I was enthralled the entire book and the ending did not disappoint.

This is another psychological thriller by B. A. Paris that left me frantically turning pages to find out why the main character, Amelie was being held in a dark room. The tension soars in the first pages where Paris describes in very clear detail what it's like to be in her position, not knowing if you would be killed. It honestly left me on pins and needles, as my feelings were overwhelmed.

While a lot is going on as the book continues, and it is quite a roller coaster, it is rather neatly wrapped up by the end; however, there a few things that could have been improved on. Like Amelie, there is a certain other main character, who I felt could have done things better and his choices were disappointing to say the least. Without throwing out spoilers, I'll leave it that.

Overall, the book was well written, and I think most fans of psychological thrillers will enjoy this.

As a huge fan of Behind Closed Doors, I was so excited to read The Prisoner.

The storyline is very similar— girl in need of a better life meets rich man, marries, and is held captive in the home with a narcissistic and cruel husband. The Prisoner takes the plot one step further by taking Ned and holding him for ransom. While reading I was a bit confused about the scenario involving Mr. Hawthorpe and the foundation. Toward the end it became more clear that he was also under the impression that the newlyweds were on vacation, so that part was cleared up.

I liked the way most of the questions I had were cleared up at the end when she confronts Hunter in New Zeland, but the cliffhanger ending was a major detriment to the book rating. Overall, I give this book 3 stars.

The Prisoner by B.A. Paris is a wonderful, suspenseful, compelling, very mysterious read.
A fast-paced, amazingly plotted with a brilliant cast of characters.
You're bound to be glued to the pages, and as a reader, you are dying to find out what happens next.
Clever twists and vivid descriptions this is one you don't want to miss.
Completely unpredictable, spellbinding taut, twisty psychological thriller.
A great read with an addictive plot.
B.A. Paris, the queen of suspense, returns with her latest highly anticipated thriller The Prisoner

If you love the quick pace, heart pounding, wild ride of a novel with twists and relatable, flawed characters, look no further!

“I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”

St. Martin's Press
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I had high hopes for this one because BA Paris has been a fave in the past but this one was just ok. Super repetitive with a dumb and naive main character - it really ended on a weird note. Just kinda meh for me.

B.A. Paris is one of my favorite authors. I had high hopes for this latest book and i was not disappointed. This was a fast-paced thriller that I couldn't put down. I thought it had great character development and loved how every chapter alternated between past and present. There was just the right amount of tension to keep me guessing. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The book is a page turner and riveting. The mc is easy likeable and you root for her. I hated how the ending comes along. It’s almost like she just decided to quit writing.

B.A. Paris’ latest psychological thriller, “The Prisoner,” is a unique and twisty fast read--albeit, more than a tad unrealistic. Still, I have no issue suspending reality in order for the author to take me on an exciting ride, though this particular ride was a bit all over the place at times. And while I never truly connected with any of the main characters, I still found myself drawn into the story straight out of the gate, hard-pressed to put this one down. So, while I can’t say that this is my favorite B.A. Paris novel to date, I still found it to be an enjoyable and unpredictable summertime read.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I am a big fan of B.A. Paris so this was 𝒆𝒙𝒕𝒓𝒂 exciting for me!

This was quite an entertaining read that I found hard to put down, and when I wasn’t reading— I was thinking about it. It left my wheels turning trying to figure it out.

My heart broke more than once for Amelie, she’s been dealt an unimaginably difficult hand in life and you can’t help but empathize with her story.

Although it hooked me from the onset, I wished there was more to the finale as it wrapped up quite quickly. I would have loved an epilogue— just to check in on Amelie because MY GOD she went through IT! I also think more backstory on Ned would have been beneficial to fully understand how he became the way he is.

Nonetheless, this made for a quick and entertaining read.

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Amelia is being held prisoner. She doesn't know by who or why. Told in chapters that alternate between the past and the present, you find out how Amelia became a prisoner and how she is surviving. You will be held captive by this fast read. Another hit from B.A. Paris.

I really enjoy the books by this author and this one was as good as previous. I love how the story gets dribbled out, stepping back in time and making it all clear by the end. Tense story and characters you can't help but root for or despise. Looking forward to their next book!

21-year-old Amelie is finding out that sometime the bargains you make don't always benefit you in the end. Living as an orphan in Paris at age 16, she makes her way to London where she is befriended and aided by a woman she meets in a coffee shop. As this friendship grows and Amelie is introduced to a wider and wealthier circle of friends, co-workers and employers, she finds herself making a bargain with her boss; marry him for a month to ease the pressure from his father, get a quick divorce and get paid the money she needs to go to law school. What could go wrong? Plenty, especially when she learns what type of man Ned really is and what he is capable of doing. In this newest novel from author Paris, the twists and turns keep coming. Who are the kidnappers? What do they want with Amelie - or is she collateral damage? Who is behind the plot and why? Amelie is a strong young woman who wants answers and she intends to get them, but are the answers the ones she expected? You won't want to put this one down until you get the answers too.

Spoiler alert; I am a huge fan of B.A. Paris. Another spoiler alert: I am an even bigger fan of B.A. Paris after reading The Prisoner. What a fabulous story - I was drawn in from the first page. Great suspense, well-developed characters, a few twists - the perfect recipe for an unputdownable page-turner. Bravo B.A. Paris - I can hardly wait for your next one!