SOMEONE IS ALWAYS WATCHING, Kelley Armstrong’s latest YA thriller follows a group of high school students as they search for a missing friend after she (possibly ?) kills the Vice Principal of their very small, prestigious school.
As Blythe, Tucker, Tanya, Callum and Devon try to find out what happened to Gabi they each also continue to have lifelong visions and/or nightmares of other crimes; both recent and in the past. There seems to be blood on everyone’s hands.
As the teens dig deeper and uncover more layers regarding CMT research, where their parents all work, they are forced into confrontations not only with others, but within themselves, that I didn’t see coming.
I found this one to be compelling and (unfortunately) maybe not so out of the realm of possibilities. I was turning the pages quickly to find out what would be revealed next. There are ALOT of twists and turns which I really like. So buckle in and climb aboard for this wild ride! 3.5 stars

Thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Random house for the early ebook.

Another hit by Kelley Armstrong. It was fast paced, psychological thriller with characters you just can’t help but love.

This may be a YA thriller but I as a 30yr old woman still loved it. It was a super unique story line that was amazingly executed. I spent the entire time I was reading trying to figure out the ending and I didn’t see it coming, not for 1 second.

This one hits shelves April 11th and I highly recommend anyone who’s looking for a bingeable, page turning thriller pick it up!

Engaging thriller with an interesting concept. While the twists and turns are somewhat predictable, ya fans of thrillers will find this entry satisfying. Perfect for fans of Holly Jackson.

I loved this. Armstrong always knows how to write the perfect male lead! The premise of the story was interesting and fast paced. The characters are great. I also love that I never knew who the "bad guy" was part way through the book.

What if your life wasn't what you though it was?

Blythe and her friends go to a special private school. When one of her friends starts acting strange, she decides to investigate. This eventually leads to a chilling discovery.

This book had me from the very beginning. Highly recommend!

Oh, my goodness, what a great read! I wasn't prepared for many of the startling turns this novel took. I had no idea what was in store for me because I hadn't read a book by Kelley Armstrong before. Still, the plot fulfilled my expectations. Both the prose and the characters in this novel were well developed. I highly recommend.

Thank you NetGalley and Tundra Books for letting me read and review this book.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the digital ARc!

This was a pretty layered book for YA which was very refreshing. At times it dragged on and I wish we got some more in depth character development that would have elevated the twists to another level - but over all this was a really fun read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Random House for the eARC of this book!

I picked this book up, and it pulled me in almost immediately. I was flying through the pages to get more information and find out who was behind everything. I ended up giving this book four stars and would definitely recommend it.

There are some spoilers after this point.

The book starts with an introduction to the dynamic between Tucker and Blythe that define most of their interactions for the rest of the book, and then we’re straight into the action. Things start getting weird when one of Blythe’s friends seems to suffer what people refer to as everything from a mental health episode to a psychotic break, becoming paranoid about the school’s security cameras and talking about how her parents aren’t truly her parents. It peaks when Gabi murders the vice principal of the school with Blythe watching, before hitting Blythe in the head with the same trophy and disappearing. This sets off a whole chain of events that leads Blythe, Tucker, and Tanya to uncover the answers behind why they, and some of the people around them, are having strange memories and dreams.

I thought the way we’re introduced to what’s happening was great. There wasn’t any waiting around while small, strange things happened. The first sign that something was wrong was everything going terribly wrong in one go. It only gets more out of hand from there, but Kelley Armstrong wrote it in a way where not a single discovery seemed like it had come out of nowhere. Even a comment from a side character that I initially brushed off ended up being incredibly important to the plot and the big reveal at the end of the book. Despite the plot ending up very close to literal brainwashing territory, I just accepted everything because it felt like it fit into the natural progression of the story.

The only reason I gave this book four stars instead of five was that the end felt like it just appeared out of nowhere, including what felt like a sudden change from “the adults won’t help us” to “the adults are sorting everything out now”, which was kind of weird to put in the last chapter. I was kind of looking forward to an evil corporation messing with people’s heads. On top of that, the way the suspense of a reveal was dragged out over an entire section or chapter, which I wasn’t a fan of, and it started to grate on me after the first time it happened. Especially when we got towards the end.

All in all, if you’re a fan of Karen M McManus with a bit of Phoenix Files, I would recommend this book to you. It was a fairly quick read with action from the very beginning and it continues pretty consistently right until the end. I think it’s a book that will hold up to rereads, especially since I was flying through it so quickly that I probably missed a few details that I’ll find next time. This was a super fun read, and I’m super glad I got to read it before it came out. I will probably be talking about it for a while in the future.

Honestly, I just couldn't get into this one. The summary seemed interesting so I was willing to read it, but truthfully I just didn't like the writing, and couldn't get into the main characters, especially Blythe. The plot twists were interesting and kept me reading, but all in all, I couldn't find this book anything special.

Actual rating 2.5. I am a longtime fan of Kelley Armstrong and was excited to read another teen book by her. Someone Is Always Watching was just mediocre for me. The book started off strong and I was invested in the story, but then it began dragging as the characters tried to figure out the mystery which was clear to see as a reader. I didn't actually connect or care for any characters and I was not a fan of the random viewpoints inserted in between Blythe's narrative. As for the good, I admired Blythe's relationship with her friends and how they would do anything for each other. Thank you NetGalley for an ARC.

This is an interesting book…but it wasn’t enough for me to read it. The beginning hooked me but I just don’t feel the drive to finish it. I think people will like the suspense and the tension and the mystery in the book.

Someone is Always Watching by Kelley Armstrong has an amazing premise with an ok follow through.

The book follows a group of friends whose parents all work for a company called CMT.

We get a few POVs through out the book. The mfc is who we follow the most. I don't want to say too much about the book bc there will be spoilers. We get into the story very fast which is something I like. It.was an easy and quick read which is always a plus.

Now the bad.... well I don't know if you consider it bad, but I knew immediately what was going on. It didn't take me long to figure it out and idk if it's just me (bc I mostly read thrillers and mysteries) or if everyone would get what's going on.

I ended up giving this 3 stars. It wasn't horrible, but it also didn't make a lasting impact.

This one was so much fun! I am so glad I received a review copy. I had a weekend away and was set to fly in and fly out on my own, and Someone is Always Watching made the flight pass very quickly.

I read a lot of thrillers, and about 50 pages into the book I had understood what was “the problem” and I had a good idea of how it was going to unfold. I didn’t know who was the bad guy, though, which made the final reveal quite shocking.

I love myself a good multiple voice narration, and I was so happy with the voices that presented the story. Each character had their own style, and it was easy to slip in and out of each of them and to believe that you were truly in their mind. And, to my surprise, considering that all the point of view of the book are those of teenagers, they were all quite likeable!!

I would warmly recommend my students to pick this book up. We could definitely have some discussion on integrity and on friendship based on prompts found within the story (I cannot go more in depth than this without spoilers), and this would just be a good read for those pupils who do not like to read long complex books, those who need some more drama.

This book was so creepily chilling. It’s one of those books that really sticks with you and makes you really think. The way the entire mystery unfolded made me unable to put the book down. I loved the character work, specifically on Blythe and Tucker. I normally feel like romances that are left untouched until the third act tend to feel rushed, but I thought this romance unfolded perfectly! I will definitely be purchasing this book to have on my shelf when it’s published!

This was an interesting story, it tested my guts while reading it even though the end seemed a bit rushed. The story was well crafted, from the depiction of the setting, the characters really put my mind and imagination into a truly horrifying situation. I had to take several pauses to catch my breath before moving on to the next part of the story.

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This was my first book by Kelley and I was blown away. This is the type of thriller I love to read, it messes with your mind, the characters are strong, and it gets ya right from the beginning. I don’t want to give too much information out so as to not spoil the whole story but the ending really throw me for a loop! Great twists and turns, I couldn’t put it down.
Kelley thank you so much for this amazing story about Blythe and her friends!
@netgalley thank you for providing me this #arcbook I love being able to discover new Authors!

I have always likes Kelley Armstrong's writing so I had really high hopes for this one too and let me tell you it did not disappoint. is it the best mystery/thriller "'ve ever read? no. but it was fine and I was hooked from the first page itself so that's saying a lot. it was fast paced and a lot was going on the whole time so there wasn't any part where you'd feel bored. the plot was interesting and the short term memory loss thing provided the "unreliable narrator" concept, and I absolutely loved it. the characters were nuanced and typical teenagers (not in a bad way) which added to the credibility of their actions and made them seem believable. however I do think the ending was kind of rushed but that could be the opening for a sequel so I don't know. Other than that it served and i devoured every second of it.
also, maybe its just me but the premise did give me "don't worry darling" with the whole secret organization dealing with neurological science and these seemingly (almost) perfect families with everyone having some sort of secrets which added to the ominous setting the book was aiming at.

This is definitely a YA book. I normally connect somewhat to YA books but I just didn't with this one or how i do with normal suspense/thrillers. I will say it was fact paced and had some great twists. Who doesn't love a little paranoia? Unfortunately, it just wasn't for me.

This was my first read by Kelley Armstrong. I absolutely was sucked in from the very first chapter and before long I was completely hooked and needed to know what was going to happen next and more importantly, what was real and what wasn't. This was a very interesting read and I couldn't put this down. I would highly recommend this book to anyone wanting a fast paced thriller.



Thank you NetGalley and Penguin Random House Canada, Tundra Books for allowing me to read this ARC in advance for my honest opinion.

I wish I could give half stars because while I don’t think this book deserves the full 5 stars it’s definitely worth more than 4.

Blythe is what you’d call a goodie 2 shoes, she always has to do the right thing. But what if the right thing is also the wrong thing? When her best friend starts having a mental breakdown Blythe is determined to figure out what’s going on and in doing so she accidentally falls down the biggest rabbit whole of lies that she’s forced to unravel.

To be completely honest this book had a kinda slow start and it took me a few days to get into it but when I finally hit the plot twist I couldn’t put the book down. I was convinced I knew what was going to happen and then Kelly Armstrong would pull the rug out from under me. This book does a good job working on the concept of what makes a person who they are and how nature v. Nurture affects us. Definitely worth a read!
TW: there are a few mentions of some heavier topics that may be triggering.

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