I Know Where You Live by Gregg Olsen is a heavy, disturbing book but very well written book. There are many triggers but as always, his characters are intriguing and complex. Reading about revenge and vigilantism is the ultimate escape from reality for me. This was a quick read and I’m definitely going to be looking for more books by Olsen.

Violet knows her family isn’t like other families. There are so many secrets that no one discusses. When her grandfather has a terrible reaction to shellfish at her wedding, truths start surfacing and unexpected things start happening.

I can’t say much about this book without giving away so much of the plot. However, there definitely should be a trigger warning for those that have a difficult time reading about molestation and rape. This was a tough book to read, but very eye opening to the perspective of victims and the lifelong ramifications these terrible acts have on them.

When I requested this book I actually thought it was a thriller but, personally, felt more like drama, or women's fiction. There's twists yes and the topics about rape and pedophilia are hard. I was disgusted by all the details and as a mother I was just trying to understand the grandmother and mother in the book. I felt highly identified with the way they turn around to avoid life as I grew with a mom that wasn't into talking things. The characters aren't the kind you can like or dislike, I feel I needed more development, probably, to be able to connect to them. Many things in the story has no logic, is like the police is totally useless in it. But the representation of sexual abuse is really good. I felt that showing the grandfather as the rapist/pedophile was good as its usually people close to the kids who abuse them. I feel this book has too many trigger warnings and that needs to be addressed. I didn't love the book but I didn't hate it. I recommend it but only paying attention to the fact that the entire book goes around sexual abuse of minors!!!!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for gifting me a digital ARC of the newest fiction book by a long-time favorite, Gregg Olsen - 4 stars!

Violet has never gotten over the sexual abuse she experienced from her grandfather, nor the fact that neither her mother or grandmother did anything about it. But when her Papa shows up at her wedding when he was expressly told to stay away, that was it for her. When he suffers an allergic reaction at the wedding and later dies, Violet is relieved. Then she realizes that she's not the only one in her position who needs help living with abuse.

Lots of abuse trigger warnings in this one, but the author is sensitive to the feelings of the victims. Told in short chapters from Violet, her sister, Lily, and mother, Rose, we learn how the abuse affected the entire family. This is a good look into inherited trauma, the consequence of lies and secrets in families all tied up in a very suspenseful read.

Trigger warning of sexual abuse, Child abuse, gas lighting, rape and neglect- before jumping into this book. Living in a world where people turn a blind eye to choke abuse of any kind is absolutely horrifying but it is even more vile and disgusting when sexual abuse is also involved. I love Greg’s books so I was kind of already prepared for the worst. We do live in such a different time now though I feel there are more instances of sexual abuse are becoming less in some places and people are speaking up more and more against their abusers.it was a quick read for me and despite it all I really liked this book but if you tell will always be my favorite.

I have previously enjoyed Gregg Olsen's books and this one is the best one I have read so far! The material is dark, but you can feel the suspense throughout the entire novel. This book focuses on Violet, who is coming to terms with the terrible things that have happened to her. This was a gripping story and I enjoyed the ending. I can't wait for more by Gregg Olsen!

Thank you NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for my eARC!

I really enjoyed this book. It has many trigger warnings so please check those before reading as it won’t be for everyone. The book begins with melancholy but turns to liberating. Violet is an interesting main character with a burden to carry and I loved finding out more about her journey throughout the book.

Thanks to Thomas & Mercer and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

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This book is heavy. There’s no other way to say it. It’s important if you’re going to read it that you’re aware of that, and that you familiarize yourself with the trigger warnings before doing so.

That being said, I Know Where You Live seemed to hang its hat on being controversial, and for me, didn’t give much else.

I’m sure that for some, it will be more well suited, but for me, it fell just a little too flat.

4.5 stars

I Know Where You Live by Gregg Olsen is a psychological thriller.

First, let me thank NetGalley, the publisher Thomas & Mercer and of course the author, for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.


My Synopsis:    (No major reveals, but if concerned, skip to My Opinions)
When Violet's grandfather collapses at her wedding, and later dies, she isn't as heart-broken as some think she should be.  But Papa had abused her body and her trust long ago, and he wasn't even supposed to be there on her special day.

Lily, Violet's younger sister doesn't really care that her grandfather is dead either.  For what he did to Violet, he deserves to be dead.

Rose, their mother, got good at deflecting, denying, and looking the other way.  Her attitude of forgive and forget didn't sit well with her daughters.  But in the back of her mind....

Richard, their father, knows nothing about the abuse, and is too busy chasing other women to worry about his wife or kids.

Nana put up with a lot over the years, but defended her husband til the end.

But when the death looks suspicious, the police get involved.

Meanwhile, Violet is starting to understand the support group she attends.  A lot feel that once their abuser is dead, they can finally move on.  She starts to think that may be true.  Maybe she can help others.


My Opinions:
This one had me hooked from the beginning.  One of those that I didn't want to put down. It was a very emotional read - for me anyway.

The topics of this book are dark,  and sensitive, and somewhat disturbing.  This book is about sexual and emotional abuse, about denial, about revenge.  It is also about family.  It's about a past that never really goes away.  It is about how one event can affect many people for years to come.  Gregg Olsen did a really good job with a very sensitive subject.

The story is told from the perspectives of Violet, Lily and Rose.  They are all dealing with abuse and death in quite different ways. Even though I didn't particularly like them,  I did feel for them.

The short chapters meant that the pace was fast, but I found the story so compelling that I was turning the pages fast anyway.

This book deals with some very dark and heavy issues, I found it relatively easy to follow the other POVs and timelines, but the dates in the book make it so easy. The story is captivating, the three women have dealt with so much, it really makes you feel for each of them. I really enjoyed this book.

Violet is literally getting married when her grandfather, also known as Papa, has a suspicious heart attack at her wedding. She doesn't feel bad about it and is somewhat relieved. Violet told her mom, Rose, when she was younger what her Papa did to her, but she never believed it. Her younger sister, Lily, just learns about what happened to Violet. Can Violet really get back her life if her grandfather is not in it anymore?

The subject matter for this book was very heavy. Although very well written, it deals with some potentially triggering topics (see warnings). I did like the different points of view and felt the author did a great job handling the subject matter. I KNOW WHERE YOU LIVE is a gripping story about famiIy and friends, I will not soon forget this story.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for my ARC in exchange for my honest review

TW: Incest, child molestation, rape and murder

Happy Pub Day to I Know Where You Live by Greg Olsen!
Violet’s grandfather is a predator who everyone lovingly called Papa but for Violet she has has a dark and disturbing past with him. When Papa suffers a sudden and suspicious fatal heart attack at her wedding, she feels joyful! Maybe she can finally move on like her support group said. Moving on is possible when monsters are removed permanently. She starts feeling like maybe she has a new calling, predator by predator she is after them and she feels liberated! But now she has to tell more and more lies and the secrets stack up!
Thank you to Uplit reads and Netgalley for advanced copies of this both digital and paper copies.

I've read many of Gregg Olsen's books, fiction, nonfiction, it really doesn't matter as he does an excellent job of weaving the characters through their stories until they stand at the crossroads of a dilemna only they can solve. In this case, it's generational sex abuse by a family member. Where does it stop? Why do those around the victim fail to protect them when they KNOW what is happening.

As a young woman's abuser suffers a very dramatic ending, she finds herself released from the emotional journey she has been on. But what will she do with the leftover hate and resentment? Her choices are limited and some may not agree with the choice this fictional characters makes, but there will be others who agree whole heartedly. Olsen has again brought us a story that stirs up emotions and opens so many questions that you'll be thinking of the story for some time.

I am not quirt certain how I feel about this one. What would you do if you were getting married and the one person in the world you didn't want there comes and mysteriously dies? Truths are let out, lies uncovered, horrible things discovered.

Thank you Netgalley, the author and publisher for my ARC!

Happy publication day!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced copy of this ebook.

This book contains dark, heavy, potentially triggering subject matter. Gregg Olsen put in the work to research childhood/generational sexual abuse and the affects it has on family and on the victim’s life later on and it shows. I do however think there was an over-generalization on the portrayal that all SA survivors want to murder their abusers/ their lives would instantly be better if their abuser was dead. It would have been better to see some dealing with their trauma and grief in a healthy way.

The secondary story with the nurse seemed unnecessary. It caused some confusion and just took away from The rest of the book.

2.5 - rounding up to a 3

I Know Where You Live by Gregg Olsen promises revenge, secrets, and lies. Overall this book has multiple POVs from Rose (the mother), Violet (the eldest sister), and Lily (the youngest sister). Each chapter bounces between the family members and timelines ranging from a specific date to "After Everything Happened". Whilst I can understand the wanted effect of the ever changing POVs and non-linear timeline, this caused confusion for me as a reader. The family members are all named after flowers and more than once I found myself trying to figure out who's perspective I was reading from and from what portion of the timeline. This muddied up parts of the plot and unfortunately caused the actions of the characters to be overlooked because of above mentioned confusion.

The relationship between Violet and Lily were one of my favorite things to read. The familial ties, the secrets shared, the confiding and chiding were all wonderful and added depth to the characters.

I applaud Gregg for taking on such dark and heavy subject matter; however, unfortunately the plot and characters fell flat for me because of the confusing timeline and POV jumps.

If you are interested in reading this book, please look into all book content warnings as many dark and heavy subjects are discussed in details in this book.

Thank you NetGalley and publishers for an eARC in exchange for a review.

I Know Where You Live touches on the delicate subject of sexual abuse and a little vigilantism. Violet wants one thing from her mother for her wedding, for her abuser, her grandfather to be there. He attends against her wishes and then collapses during the reception. Family secrets must be faced as the past comes out as monster Papa’s cause of death is ruled homicide. Violet turns to other means of therapy to deal with her trauma and her mother Rose finally faces the truth about everything. Dark and twisted, the story is fast paced and told in alternating views with a unique take on vengeance and redemption. My voluntary, unbiased review is based upon a review copy from NetGalley.

I Know Where You Live by Gregg Olsen is an intense family drama involving a search for closure and revenge.

Violet told her mother, Rose, what Papa, her grandfather did to her when she was a child and she wasn't believed. Rose told her to forget about it, to let it go. Violet's younger sister Lily didn't know what happened, but she knew her sister was experiencing some emotional trauma. Now Violet is getting married and she does not want Papa there, but he shows up with Nana anyway. At the reception he experiences a severe allergic reaction to shellfish, collapses, is hospitalized, and then unexpectedly dies in the hospital.

At the same time Violet, who has been attending a support group for survivors of sexual abuse is trying to take back her power. She believes the best course of action is to eliminate the perpetrators permanently. If the monsters are removed, the survivors can experience healing and reclaim their power.

Chapters alternate between the point-of-view of Violet, Lily, and Rose. All three women are fully realized characters. Their relationships with each other are complicated. Violet calls Rose by her given name and not mom. She talks to her, but gives a measured amount of time to her. Lily will not speak to her mother at all. Roses mother, Nana, has been in denial over what her husband has done too. It is truly a family legacy of abuse and denial which may be difficult for some readers.

The writing is quite good and the pace moves along quickly. Along with the multiple characters there are also multiple timelines, all of which is easy to keep track of as the narrative continues. The interaction and drama between the family members is compelling and realistic. The surprises aren't really twists or shocking reveals as they are easy to guess. The vigilante behavior is a shocking surprise, but also sadly understandable as a form of justice. This is a family trying to heal a deep wound and overcome a devastating legacy.
Disclosure: My review copy was courtesy of Thomas & Mercer via NetGalley.
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This book was dark and deals with difficult subject matter, but was so good! Read the trigger warnings for sure.

Multiple narrators - Rose and her two daughters Lilly and Violet. I liked this format and seeing all of their perspectives.

It's Violet's wedding day. She had one request. That her grandfather (aka Papa) not attend. She had valid reasons. Lily, her sister, knows the truth. Her mother, Rose, and her grandmother are in denial about Papa. At the wedding, Papa suffers a fatal allergic reaction to shellfish, Violet is not saddened by this. He doesn't make it.

Violet comes to realize that maybe others in her survivor support group are right. You can never truly move on from the abuse until the monster that haunts you is removed from the equation permanently. Violet becomes a bit of a vigilante and decides to help others get justice, no matter the cost.

Watching this family face what happened is hard and sad, but happens in real life far too often.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I have read alot of Gregg Olson's books. I have loved them all. This was is a little different book. I loved the story line and it was very intriguing. On some of his book you really think about what happens. This tells
about what people would do about sex pedophile and the effect on their lives.

I thought this book was very interesting.and sad to the people involved.

I think you did a great job on this book Gregg. Another great book.