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You Shouldn't Have Come Here

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First, thank you Netgalley and the publisher for sending me the e-arc. I always have a blast with Jeneva Rose's writing but this one disappointed me a little. I thoroughly enjoyed the unexpected ending of this book. However, I felt like every wrong decision that is made in a bad horror movie happened in this book and I was constantly yelling don't do that! I look forward to what she comes out with next.

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It was an okay read, but it definitely wasn’t memorable to me. There were too many things about the story and plot I didn’t like, and therefore it wasn’t memorable. I tried to enjoy it as much as I could, and there were definitely parts I did enjoy but sadly there weren’t enough moments I enjoyed to say I liked the book.

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I didn't get a chance to download before the link expired. Read the title on another platform and gave it 3 stars. Love Jeneva!

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it felt like a really slow book till the end and I think I really just needed more. I’m not always a fan when authors leave all the excitement for the very end, still, I can appreciate that there were many clues here and there that are connected nicely by the end.

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I love Jeneva Rose, but this book was a miss for me. I was not expecting 90% of this book to be romance, and I did not love the twist. Excited to see what she writes in the future, though!

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Suspenseful and full of twists and turns, You Shouldn't Have Come Here was a thoroughly enjoyable read that I would recommend to fans of Lucy Foley or Lisa Unger. This was my first Jeneva Rose book, and it won't be my last. I loved Grace as a main character. She felt very relatable and easy to care about. The setting of Wyoming was really interesting as I don't normally see something like that in thrillers I read. I found the pacing good, it was slow until it picked up in the middle, and I enjoyed that.

Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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I love this author but unfortunately this book just didn’t work for me. I pushed through hoping it would get better but no such luck.

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The characters in You Shouldn't Have Come Here are brilliantly crafted, each with their own secrets and motivations that add layers of complexity to the story. I found myself completely immersed in their lives, rooting for them, doubting them, and ultimately, fearing for their safety as the tension escalated.

One of the standout aspects of this novel is Rose's ability to create an atmosphere of palpable tension and unease. Every shadowy corner and whispered conversation drips with suspense, keeping you on the edge of your seat and frantically turning pages late into the night.

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Thank you for the ARC copy of You Shouldnt of Come here. Took me awhile to get to this one but finally did. It was very fast paced which I liked and I thought overall the story was interesting and kept me reading from page one. Not only was it a thriller but also I felt had some romantic suspense thrown in it as well. I give this one a 3 stars! A bit of a slow burn but good enough to get through it all!

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I just couldn't do it. I'm not a big fan of her work to begin with, but this one was a no for me. Everything was just off.

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This book was not for me, which is a shame, because I really wanted to like it

Sadly a lot of my friends weren't fans either. Fingers crossed we all like her next one more!

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This one wasn't for me. I ended up listening to on audio and maybe that's that threw me off? It was just kind of a weird storyline. I kept yelling at the main character that she had to get out of there. Like who stays at an Airbnb with no WiFi and no lock on the door? Weird vibes all around.

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I requested this one because of the gorgeous cover but honestly that was the only redeeming factor for me. This was a SLOW burn and far too much romance for what is marketed as a thriller. The only action that happened occurred in the last 5% but it was extremely rushed. This MIGHT work for those looking for more of an obsession romance story, but unfortunately this wasn't thrilling for me.

Thank you to the publisher for providing an ARC via NetGalley.

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Not my favorite book by the author. I listened to it on audiobook rather than reading it. I would add it to my library collection.

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One of those books that you can't put down! Easy to spend an afternoon getting lost with these characters and plot. Highly recommend it.

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Grace Evans, the overworked New Yorker, seeks solace in the remote ranches of Wyoming, only to find herself entangled in a romance laced with mystery. The book opens with promise, setting up a classic 'escape to the countryside' scenario, but as the story unfolds, it falls into a somewhat predictable rhythm.

Rose's writing shines in her vivid descriptions of the Wyoming landscape – a true getaway from the bustling city life. The ranch, with its rustic charm and lack of cell service, becomes a character in itself. Calvin Wells, the ranch owner, initially strikes as a breath of fresh air for Grace, offering a glimpse into a life far removed from her hectic New York routine.

However, the story hits a plateau midway. The romance between Grace and Calvin, while initially intriguing, soon treads into familiar territory. Their relationship evolves quickly, yet lacks the depth that could have made their emotional journey more compelling. The missing woman subplot adds an element of suspense but doesn't fully deliver the punch one would expect from a thriller.

Calvin's transformation from a charming host to an obsessive lover feels abrupt. The story teases at deeper psychological depths but skims the surface. Grace's own secrets, hinted at throughout the book, could have been explored more to add layers to her character.

Overall, a decent read, but not one I would HIGHLY recommend.

Thank you so much to Blackstone Publishing and NetGalley for the advanced reading copy in exchange for my honest review.

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An engaging thriller that didn't go in the direction I thought it would. Take a heavily overworked woman needing a break and add a handsome B&B owner on a lovely piece of ranch land far away. Add in sexual tension, dark vibes, and some odd happenstances. There's no phone reception at the ranch. And a woman has gone missing. And before you know it, the plot twists again. Who's really in charge of what's happening? This book will keep your on your toes and make you want to reread as soon as you're done to see if you catch the clues. A well plotted mystery from Jeneva Rose, an author I plan to read much more of.

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This mystery was not very mysterious and the plot was unfocused. The character development was slow and didn't ever pick up enough to keep me reading. I don't read mysteries for romance so I'm not sure why the writer adds it in... The cover makes the book look like it might be scary but it wasn't at all.

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Unfortunately, this was a bit of a disappointment for me. The AirBnB setting would have been good premise if it didn't fall flat by the characters that revolve around this story. Might have to accept defeat and that this author just isn't for me. Even the big reveal at the end couldn't redeem this "thriller" for me. There was no lead up or clues that would lead a reader to the conclusion that wound up occurring. too many clichés and cringey lines.

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So, I read a decent number of thrillers, and I have to say that the twisty mind of Jeneva Rose brought us a real doozy with You Shouldn't Have Come Here. This one will have you questioning if you should ever stay at an AirBnB again (if that long form article didn't already do it for you!).

The end actually shocked me, which doesn't happen all that often.

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for sharing this book with me. All thoughts are my own.

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