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I was surprised when this one played out like an assassin action movie! I loved Jenna’s POV from the very beginning, but enjoyed the other POVs as the story went on! This one was fast paced which I always love! It’s like a breath of fresh air. I really enjoyed how the story unfolded and it was done really well!!

Wow, what an incredible ride! I have been on the worst book slump, but was immediately pulled into this book from page one. I absolutely devoured this book in one sitting.

The journey begins with a scene from the past, with a group of friends all taking part in a murder. We then learn the history of the orphanage-type home that all of the characters unfortunately found themselves in, and the horrible situations that happened there. We are then blasted into the future where we learn that one of the members of the group has been killed, and that the remaining friends are also being targeted. Can these friends get through the web of secrets that have caused this mess and escape their attackers, or will what happened in the dark be brought to light?

This book was nonstop action. There weren’t any dull moments, and the author did an incredible job at introducing us to all of the characters consistently, and making it easy to love them all. I love the dual timeline, and the multiple viewpoints. This is one of those books that I will think about for a long time. The writing was fluid, the story was original, and the pacing was perfect. I cannot recommend this book enough. Five big stars, and the title of being my favorite thriller this year so far! Don’t miss out!

This book had me on the edge of my seat! Finlay created such complex characters that I felt completely hooked into the story. While it is a little confusing in the beginning to find out who all the characters are, it gets much easier and is well worth it. I did not see the plot twist and this one had my heart racing until the very end! Definitely recommend.

"What Have We Done" is a very action-packed and page turning novel. It did take a while for the plot to get going in any sort of direction, which wasn't helped by the many alternating points of view from between every chapter (a plot device which is far to overdone in thrillers nowadays).

This was a fast paced thriller about friends that were in a group home being targeted and they don’t know why. This was fast-paced with lots of twists and turns. The downside is there was a complete disconnect. Alex Finlay is a great thriller writer but this one missed the mark. The multiple POV’s were fine, but they dragged and so much that was written seemed like page filler. The first chapter or two started off strong and then it just went downhill. As you’re near the end it didn’t get more tense as you’d expect. The plot felt like it fell apart and the characters while they had back story, there was no connection with them.

I had a very hard time getting through this one. It didn’t read anything like his previous two novels, to me. There was some kind of disconnect I think and I found my mind wandering while reading.

This one unfortunately missed the mark for me.  I struggled with the multiple POV's and the back and forth of the story line.  It didn't necessarily flow.

I've read, and loved, other books from Finlay, but this one missed the mark for me. I did like the multiple POVs, all of whom had spent time at Savior House in Chestertown, PA while young. However, the character and time period shifts were a bit jarring and hard to follow, and that pulled me out of the story. There was a lot of action, but the suspense was lacking in comparison to the author's previous books and others in this genre. The potential was there, but it didn't quite live up to it. If you're looking for a fast-paced read, this does fit the bill. There were some twists, but they were predictable. While I didn't love this book, I will certainly check out Finlay's future books.

What Have We Done is not Alex Finlay’s typical novel. I was intrigued from the first ten pages, but soon after it went down hill for me. I thought I was going to like Jenna’s character, but ended up not connecting to her or any of the characters or the story. There really wasn’t any character building throughout the story. When you don’t connect with the characters it’s hard to connect to the story. This writing also seemed disjointed and hard to follow.

While this one wasn’t for me if you like a fast read, more of an adventure type story with a mystery element you might enjoy it, If you read this and don’t like it do not give up on Finlay, read Every Last Fear, it is a phycological thriller, with tons of surprises that will keep you on the edge of your seat the whole time.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. Although I did not care for this book I will definitely look forward to Finlay’s next book when it comes out.

Alex Finlay is one of the best thriller writers today. What Have We Done is fast-paced, nuanced, and keeps you guessing until the very end. His plots are always unique and break the mold for your basic cut and dry thrillers. So excited to see what comes from him next!

Jenny, Donny, and Nico all experienced time together in a group him as adolescents, their past connecting them to a traumatic event. As adults they’ve all gone their separate ways and have completely different lives… until someone begins to target them for death.

This book started off with a bang and kept me invested for the most part! With short chapters, 4 different POVs, and a ton of action this book definitely keeps you on your toes.

I felt there was some pacing issues between 50-75% and found my interest waning a bit, but it picked up after that and I couldn’t put it down! I didn’t see the twists coming and as soon as it happened everything snapped into place for me! I love when that happens.

All in all this was a great thriller and I’m glad I was able to read and review the digital ARC!

⚠️CW: murder, blood and gore, violence, intense action sequences, abduction, on page attempted rape, off page child molestation and murder.. and plenty more. It’s an adult thriller after all…

This catchy title is a great example of a title actually pertaining to the book itself. In the prologue of this book, we witness the scene that sets the stage for our characters. Younger versions of Jenna, Nico, Donnie, and their late friend Ben are standing around a grave and each takes a shot. After they've all taken their turn, Ben utters the words, "What have we done?" It's a captivating opening and piqued my curiosity right away.

20 years later, we follow Jenna, Nico, and Donnie as they navigate the aftermath of attempts on all of their lives. Jenna's past life as a covert operative comes back to haunt her. Nico, reality TV producer of a mining show, has a near-deadly "accident" in a mine. Musician Donnie is pushed off a cruise ship by a mysterious woman. These three all spent part of their youth at a group home called Savior House. Could their troubled childhood past be coming back to haunt them? You'll have to read it to find out.

I've read Finlay's other novels and really enjoyed them. While this one was an alright read, it was definitely my least favorite of his. It's not one of those books you feel like you can't put down. In fact, I read What Have We Done over a couple weeks and usually just read a few chapters at a time. The story had potential, but the split-storytelling from three perspectives was a little much to keep up with. Any time I became invested in one character, it seemed to immediately switch to another, more dull scene with another character. There was also quite a bit of exposition and background storytelling, which wasn't my preferred character-building device in this instance. If you're looking for an easy read with a somewhat exciting twist, you may enjoy this one!

I love Finlay's books, so I was very excited to receive this ARC! While this one didn't do it for me as much as The Night Shift did, I still enjoyed it.

Another winner by this author. Full of suspense and kept me up late in the night. I loved the characters and the plot line. I have not been disappointed I. This author.

I was excited to receive a galley of this book, as I have enjoyed both of Finlay's past books.

What Have We Done is a thriller from multiple POVs, a group of children who met living in a group home together, now adults are at the center. Each of these characters experiences a death threat/attempt and know that they will have to work together to determine who is trying to eliminate them and why.

This was my favorite Finlay book to date. I was quickly pulled into the story when the book opened with all of the characters standing around a whole in the ground stating "what have we done". I was immediately hooked. I loved that the chapters were short and the book read quickly.

Finlay is one of my favorite authors but this one wasn't my favorite of their books. It was a good read and good mystery, but for me it wasn't as captivating as the other three. Overall, a good read and I'll keep reading anything Finlay writes!

🕵️‍♀️WHAT HAVE WE DONE by Alex Finlay🕵️‍♀️

📆Pub date: March 7, 2023
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Whenever I need a super fast paced book I know I can read in a day, I reach for an Alex Finlay book. What Have We Done was exactly that. I read it in the span of about 12 hours because I couldn’t tear my eyes away. It was super action packed with not a single boring moment.

Although it kept me turning the pages, there were a few things that this book didn’t give me. I wanted more backstory to the group that took Jenna from the foster home and trained her to become an assassin. Everything in this book was unrealistic, and while that provided for a fun reading experience, I couldn’t get past it. The twist ending also seemed to come from nowhere.

I recommend this book if you need something fun and fast-paced that you could surely read in one sitting!

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for a complimentary copy of this novel. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own. Twenty-five years ago, five teens from a shady foster home bury a secret. Fast forward 25 years later, one of them gets murdered and it appears the others are also a target. Who wants them dead and why? Could it be related to the long-buried secret? Can they figure out who is targeting them and why? The story is told from the perspectives of Nico, Donnie, and Jenna. Occasionally, the story will revert to past narrative. Whenever the story would revert from present to past and back again, there was some confusion because there was no header or warning in the story. Otherwise, I really enjoyed reading this novel. There was plenty of action going on with twists and turns. All the different characters in the novel were quite a hoot and I especially got a kick out of the assassin’s choice of weapon! Looking forward for more books from this author!

I was a huge fan of the Night Shift by Alex Finlay so I immediately knew I had to request this book but unfortunately this one just didn't work for me like his previous book did. This is definitely an addicting book with a really thrilling cast of characters but once the final twists were revealed I just found I wasn't really that interested anymore. I'm still definitely going to read from this author because this book is entertaining, it just wasn't my fave!

This is a highly readable, action packed conspiracy thriller that is definitely a page turner. I found it very entertaining, but I think the character development was quite lacking (I think if we'd stuck with Jenna, who was the most interesting character, that would have been a stronger choice) and the integration of the flashbacks was jarring to the flow of the book