This is my first Stacy Willingham book I have read and I enjoyed the premise and how the story slowly unraveled to discover what happened. While I felt like some parts were a bit repetitive or draw out for more suspense, overall it was an interesting read that kept my attention and made me want to continue reading to find out what would happen next.

Suspenseful and full of so many twists. I really liked FLICKER this was a great follow up. I was so scared about what happened to Mason. I also enjoyed the multiple timelines

I want to start this by saying that I am not a mother, and sometimes stories that revolve around motherhood or a mom's POV sometimes lose me a little bit (although I am a HUGE fan of "bad mom" books, told from the perspectives of the children!), so I went into this with a little trepidation, as I wasn't sure if it'd hook me or not. I absolutely didn't need to worry at all, this one sucked me in SO quickly! There's a little bit of a slow burn aspect to the story, but I was interested throughout - loved the characterization and the suspense here!

I requested this one as this is my worst fear as a mother! This book kept me up way past my bedtime as I needed to know what happened. Twisty, captivating, and thought provoking. Thank you Netgalley for the advanced copy.

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All the Dangerous Things
•Author: Stacy Willingham
•Rating: ✰✰✰✰
•Genre: Thriller

This one has been on my list for quite a while so I finally started it! I enjoyed this one a lot! There were so many twists at the end that I did not see coming at all! I enjoyed the dual timelines and how true author intertwined two stories into one. I got through this so fast because it kept my attention the whole time!

I have a deep love for these type of comfy thrillers. If that is not a subgenre, it definitely should be. I refer to the ones that would make a good movie with everything ending in a tidy-up way.

This book has been all over media for a while and now I see why. It did seem like a bit of a slow burn but ultimately it was worth the ride. After reading 2 books by this author she has quickly become an auto buy for me. Thank you for my arc copy!

Willingham crafted a narrative that seamlessly intertwined suspense and human vulnerability, keeping me on the edge of my seat while reading. The characters were richly developed, each of them dealing with their own demons and secrets, adding layers of complexity to the plot. The author's writing style is sharp and evocative, creating a vivid sense of atmosphere that just serves to increase the tension throughout the story. While the pacing was generally well done, there were a couple of moments where the book rambled on about a plot line less relevant to the overall story. Nevertheless, the story's unpredictable twists and the depth of its exploration into the characters' psyches makes this a must read for fans of Physiological thrillers.

Willingham is just a master at leading you down a path that is winding and twisted, with numerous false possible suspects before she just slams you in the face with the truth. Unreliable narrator, gaslighting, and every mothers worst nightmare - a missing baby.

I hesitated to read All the Dangerous Things since I wasn't a huge fan of A Flicker on the Dark but wow, this was fantastic! I shouldn't have put off reading it for as long as I did but I'm almost glad I did since I needed a good book to read. If you are one of the few people who have not read this one yet, then definitely grab a copy!

I love a split timeline. Willingham does an excellent job weaving past and present. Loved her first book, and this one did not disappoint. This was a rollercoaster ride where I was anxious, angry, on the edge of my seat, all of the emotions! I will continue to read future books from this author!

All the Dangerous Things was a fantastic read with an engaging plot centered around a woman whose son was stolen from his bed.

One year ago Isabelle Drake's life was changed forever when her son Mason was stolen from his crib in the middle of the night while Isabelle and her husband slept in the next room. With few leads the case quickly goes cold, leaving Isabelle unable to rest. Literally. Having barely slept for the last year, Isabelle's entire life has become about finding her son. In the hope of finding new evidence or a witness, Isabelle agrees to be interviewed on a true-crime podcast about the case. But the podcaster's questions make Isabelle think he's after more than just an interview. Isabelle begins doubting her recollection of the night Mason disappeared and has her questioning who she can trust...including herself.

I enjoy true-crime podcasts so the premise of All the Dangerous Things intrigued me and I knew I wanted to pick this one up. The book opens one year after Isabelle's son disappeared and it's clear she's not functioning well in his absence. She hasn't had a full night's sleep since he was taken and severe sleep deprivation is taking its' toll. She sees the podcast as a new way to get Mason's story out there and hopes it will lead to new evidence. I liked the use of the podcast as it was a great way for the reader to learn about what happened to Mason and where the case stands in present day. Without giving anything away I'll just say the case went in several directions I wasn't expecting and I was surprised by who ended up being behind Mason's disappearance. I thought the ending was well done and the author did a great job pulling you in and keeping you guessing until the last page.

With the severe sleep deprivation, Isabelle is a bit of an unreliable narrator. We can't fully trust anything she says as she routinely loses chunks of time due to lack of sleep. She's also beginning to doubt her own memories and wonders if she is somehow responsible for what happened. The book does go a bit into Isabelle's past which gives some insight into why she acts the way she does in present day which I found really interesting. Waylon, the podcaster interviewing Isabelle, was also an intriguing character and I found myself questioning his motives pretty early on. He seemed so invested in Isabelle's story but it went beyond natural curiosity for a story in my opinion.

Overall All the Dangerous Things was an excellent read and I would highly recommend it if you're looking for a great mystery.

This was the first Stacy Willingham book that I've read. It was a pretty decent thriller. But I just wasn't in a thriller mood. I think this book would be perfect for someone who is looking to add more thrillers to their reading!

One year ago, Isabelle Drake's life took a dark turn when her toddler son, Mason, vanished from his crib in the middle of the night. Despite a lack of evidence and dwindling leads, Isabelle's unwavering determination to find her son keeps her awake, except for brief catnaps. Desperate for answers, she agrees to be interviewed by a true-crime podcaster, but his probing question's trigger unsettling memories from her past. As insomnia and doubt blur the lines of reality, Isabelle embarks on a quest to uncover the truth about Mason's disappearance, even if it means questioning everything and everyone, including her own sanity.

Reading this book and The Push back to back sent my blood pressure through the roof and has had me on edge for daaaayyss. Psychological thrillers have been my jam lately.

I've never experienced a book where I've felt that every single character was guilty and had to be the one who took little Mason from his crib. Talk about twisty and untrusting. I could not put this book down. I had to know what happened and what unfolded was insane.

The writing was phenomenal and the way she jumped from one guilty character to the next left me feeling super uneasy. Ah, like...it gives me goosebumps.

This story is a parents worse nightmare....so what does it say about me that I absolutely LOVED it?

This was a slow-burn slow slow-reading thriller and whilst the conclusion was satisfactory the journey wasn't something which I liked.

I think the book was overwritten - 5 sentences to describe something which could have been done in one. And that started to take a toll on me. It was way too descriptive and whilst it was a good story I got a tad impatient to get to it. I was hoping for something fast and high-octane. But this was too slow and meandering for my liking.

I liked a lot of aspects of the book but they didn't end up coming together as smoothly as I would have liked.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley.

This is an exciting mystery which centers around a missing child. Isabelle, the child's mother, has not been able to sleep since the baby was taken. She is the narrator of the book and the reader is never quite sure if her descriptions are reliable. How much is happening within her sleep-deprived brain? Is she responsible for her son's disappearance or can another character be the culprit?

I very much enjoyed this book and it kept me guessing until the end.

*** VERY UNPOPULAR OPINION*****

I will definitely be in the minority with my opinions about this book BUT I did not like or enjoy this book. First of all, I know it is a work of fiction and imaginiation but I felt it was in poor taste to have a very infant kidnapping and making it look like the mother was involved. I did feel Isabelle's pain throughout the book and could identify with her living nightmare. I did not like how they made Isabelle look like she was an unfit mother.

I felt some of the plot twists were predictable. It took me awhile to read this because I was reading other books.

Thanks to Netgalley, Stacy Willingham and St Martin's Press Minotaur Books for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Isabelle Drake has been unable to sleep properly for a year, since her toddler, Mason, was kidnapped from his crib while she and her husband Ben slept close by. It's now a cold case for everyone except Izzy.

The story moves back and forth in time, between Izzy's childhood with her sister Margaret (who died) and the present, when Izzy is interviewed by a true crime podcaster.

Izzy and readers do find out what happened and her persistence is rewarded, though not in a way that I expected when I started the novel. A very good read!

I really enjoyed this book!

It was a fast paced page turner that had me looking over my shoulder and guessing what was going to happen next.

I loved Isabelle’s character and her development thru the whole book. It felt like you were living thru the trauma with her. There were so many moments where you thought you had it all figured out I love a thriller like that where you keep guessing till the very end!

Thank you NG for this ARC.

This. Was. Fantastic.

I've only seen great reviews about it, abd honestly, I'm kicking myself for not getting to this one sooner! It had such a great storyline with well-written characters, and it kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. I'm a slow-ish reader and I finished this one in a couple days, which says a lot! I look forward to reading others by this author.

Thank you to the publisher and to Net Galley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.