Great book!
I loved the deep look at motherhood and self-doubt that was included throughout this story. It made it feel more real and heartbreaking.

It was well-written and hard to put down!

The book had a slow start and I almost gave up at first. However, things quickly picked up towards the middle and was barreling down the highway by the end chapters. A good psychological thriller that, once things got rolling, really had you griping the book and putting you at the edge of the seat. Has a good mystery element to it that kept me guessing and suspicious of everyone, down to Isabelle herself. With plot twist after plot twist, I could barely put the book down. I never guessed correctly on who the bad guy was. That reveal blindsided me, I wasn’t expecting it at all. A good book with an enjoyable writing and flow.

This was a terrific thriller! I loved the plot lines and twists and turns. It was a fast read and one of my favorites of the year!

This was one of my favourite reads of 2023. The book is full of twists and turns, and the reader gets anxious to get to the end of it. I didn't expect to love that much, but the maternity theme was supreme for me, alongside the guilt of being a mother and a woman. Excellent for fans of psychological thrillers.

Bone chilling, spine tingling, I could feel the paranoia with me everywhere as I read this book. Everyone felt unreliable in a way that wasn't off-putting, but instead drew me even closer, convincing me that only I would be able to get to the bottom of the story. I just wish everything wasn't tied up quite so neatly in the end, it ruined a bit of the realism

In "All the Dangerous Things," Stacey Willingham delivers a compelling, thrilling narrative that skillfully explores the boundaries of trust, memory, and self-perception. The book, laced with intricate plot twists and layered characters, is a 4 out of 5-star read that keeps you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end.

At the heart of the story is the protagonist, Isabelle’s struggle with sleep, a recurring theme that is masterfully executed. Willingham takes us on a dizzying ride, blurring the lines between reality and the subconscious, forcing the reader to question the reliability of the protagonist's experiences and memories. This unique approach to the narrative stirs intrigue and suspense, making it nearly impossible to put the book down.

The portrayal of Ben, the ex-husband of Isabelle is remarkable in its unflinching realism. Willingham does not shy away from revealing him as a truly deplorable individual, eliciting a strong emotional response from the reader. His presence casts a dark shadow over the narrative, adding a palpable tension that persists throughout the book.

As the story unfolds, the reader is drawn deeper into a tangled web of deceit and manipulation. The book maintains an undercurrent of unease, hinting at a tragic past that seems to have been doomed from the start. This growing sense of inevitability is one of the book's most powerful elements, making for a disquieting but utterly captivating reading experience.

The plot twist involving the True Crime investigator was a standout moment in the book. In hindsight, there were subtle hints peppered throughout the narrative that should have indicated his true purpose – investigating the murder of the ex-husband's first wife, his sister. Yet, Willingham's masterful misdirection keeps this revelation hidden until just the right moment, resulting in a shocking, jaw-dropping twist that stuns the reader.

In "All the Dangerous Things," Willingham's evocative writing and knack for suspense make for a thrilling, thought-provoking read. She confronts the reader with hard truths about trust, memory, and the nature of reality, weaving a tale that's as unsettling as it is captivating. The book is an undeniably strong addition to the thriller genre.

If you're a fan of psychological thrillers, this novel should certainly find a place on your bookshelf. It's a testament to Willingham's storytelling prowess and a book that leaves you pondering long after the last page has been turned. "All the Dangerous Things" is a mesmerizing tale that pulls you into its vortex and doesn't let go.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press for providing an e-Arc of All the Dangerous Things by Stacey Willingham for my review.

This thriller left me guessing until the very end. Stacy created characters that were flawed but also very real. In terms of not every person is all good, but also, not every person is all bad. I spent so much of the book questioning the motives of the characters that I overlooked what actually happened. In my eyes, that is what makes a good thriller. While this is difficult reading as a mom, I also felt it was thoughtful. Often, the hardships of motherhood are overlooked. This book is a dramatic version. However, we all feel mom guilt. The main character had her own struggles with motherhood. Her mother also struggled. I enjoyed the direction the author took. Stacy Willingham will definitely remain one of my top thriller authors.

Once again, Stacy Willingham as both met and completely exceeded my expectations of a thriller novel. The way the pacing eased us into what we thought was a typical domestic thriller, but quickly took a turn and dove into something much deeper was phenomenal. This is the ideal thriller for anyone who is new to the genre, or seasoned. It will keep you on the edge of your seat and up until the early hours of the morning.

I’m probably in the minority here but I wasn’t too fond of this one. It just seemed too wordy and drawn out. Thanks to the publisher and netgalley for this copy for review

All the Dangerous Things is a phenomenal thriller from start to finish. Filled to the brim with twists and a captivating plot, this one is sure to keep readers hooked. The characters are well-developed. The story is incredibly fast-paced. This is one not to be missed! Highly recommended! Be sure to check out All the Dangerous Things asap.

This book follows Isabelle. A year ago, her toddler son was abducted from his crib in the middle of the night and ever since then she's been unable to sleep more than a catnap here and there. Estranged from her husband, Isabelle works tirelessly to keep her son's case alive in hopes of having him returned safely to her. There are flashbacks to her childhood and we learn more about her family and the tragedy that happened, changing her forever.

I acknowledge that this book was amazingly written, the plot was well done, and the content within these pages was expertly researched by the author. I went into this expecting great things because of how much I adored her debut, A Flicker in the Dark. Unfortunately, that lead to me having really high expectations that were not quite met.

Though it is almost entirely a "me" thing, I didn't enjoy this one very much and ended up giving it 3.5 stars. There was an incident that occurred shortly after Mason's disappearance that didn't sit well with me and honestly put a sour taste in my mouth for the remainder of the book.

The topics focused on in this story are difficult, especially as a parent, however I think any standard thriller reader would really enjoy this novel.

Loved this! Such a good premise and well conducted by Willingham. This totally captivated my attention and I love the twist-on-twist style.

Amazing. I listened to the audio and was entertained and engrossed in the story the whole time. Definitely going back to read the authors first book now.

This is the second book by Stacy WIllingham, and the second book that I have read of hers. Sometimes it is hard to beat a first effort of an author, but I truly believe that Stacy Willingham comes close in this book.

This book shook me to the core, as a mother of young children. The author really created a horrifying situation that any parent would not want to go through. The air of terror and shock (initially) spiraling into despair and sadness, then into determination to resolve the situation is something that most parents would attempt to do, but fail at, along the way. And the gaslighting that goes on in this book is terrifying and not surprising (sadly) as I believe it would definitely happen if this situation was a true one (and not just in a novel.)

As terrifying and close to home as the situation was, I loved the novel and thought that Stacy Willingham hit the ball out of the park with this one. Definitely recommend to those to enjoy mystery/thrillers, and a "gasp at the end" finale!

Isabelle Drake has been living a nightmare for the last year since her son Mason went missing, a nightmare made all the worse because her ability to sleep went away when her son did too. Isabelle isn’t a stranger to tragedy, or sleeping issues. When she was a young girl Isabelle sleptwalked, sometimes scaring her little sister Margaret, a sister that tragically died. Determined to discover what happened to her son in the hopes that she is still alive, Isabelle gives talks to keep his case out there while conducting her own investigation. While her husband Ben seems to have given up hope, Isabelle does seem to find an ally in Waylon, a true-crime podcaster who seems rather focused on helping her, but to what end?

Willingham uses a duel timeline which I really liked; the action jumps between Isabelle’s present and past, revealing tidbits of information at just the right time to create suspense and suspicion. In some ways it was hard to fully enjoy All the Dangerous Things because I did not really like Isabelle. I didn’t like how her relationship with Ben began, and that, along with some other character traits, may have affected how I felt about the novel overall. I did like Waylon, and wanting to know how things would work out for him is what kept me reading.

This was quite the ride and definitely worth the read/listen. Things are definitely not always as they seem and when I thought I had it figured out, she would throw that theory out the window. Ms. Willingham has a way of writing unstable narrators that you care about, and you know could easily be yourself of someone you know.

Fast paced, unpredictable and unputdownable. This authors second book was another amazing read. I can’t wait for more!

All the Dangerous Things had all of the components for a well-paced, solid thriller. I don't have anything negative to comment about that. I think the issue I had was mainly with the characters. I didn't relate to any of them in particular, and I definitely didn't trust them. I will probably try reading this one again at a later date, as I don't believe I gave it enough of a chance the first read through. I don't know what it was about it, but it just wasn't my favorite. That said, it was certainly well placed in the thriller/mystery category, but for me, it was just missing something for it to be a stand-out read.

Thank you always to NetGalley and the publisher, St. Martin's Press/Minotaur Books, for the early digital copy and the opportunity to share my review!

I enjoyed this one! The mystery of a missing child was interesting and could have felt overdone, but it felt different and new. I think the sleepwalking/insomnia and flashbacks to what happened to the MC's sister as a child really kept the story fresh and interesting. There was also a lot of good things about women and mothers going on in this book and discussions on mental health/post partum depression/etc that isn't seen very much. The author's note also touches on this and helps to bring this point home even more. I also liked that the FMC was unreliable because of sleep issues that she wasn't really able to have a ton of control over and not because of drugs or alcohol...because that feels a little played out. The ending came together a little quickly, but I did like how everything played out and how all the pieces fit together.

All the Dangerous Things was a well-paced, tense, thriller. Mason, a young child, goes missing without a trace and his mom seems to be the only one still looking for him. I enjoyed how many possibilities/explanations there were for what happened, and I found the ending satisfactory.