I have read other books by Joshilyn Jackson and enjoyed them. This one, however, was very hard for me to get through. It felt political, I didn’t like the characters and the plot was slow. I would not recommend this one.

Ugh. I mostly liked this one, but I wasn't at all close to loving it. I thought that the description sounded intriguing and the celebrity stalker plot-line definitely drew me in. However, I really did not like how this book changed point of view. Now, I normally find it interesting when we hear from different characters and actually like that experience. What I didn't like about the alternating points of view was that 1) the chapters were not identified, so even though it wasn't too hard to find out who was speaking, it was confusing the first time the point of view changed about halfway through, and 2) that these points of view were not told from the same grammatical standpoint. Meribel's chapters were in first person, Honor's chapters were third person, the stalker's was in first person: I just did not like this and thought that it make the book seem choppy. The ending was also incredibly disappointing. It's very abrupt, and Jackson does not wrap up the story at all. I was left feeling confused and dissatisfied by the end, because we spent the entire novel trying to figure out who was doing this to Meribel, and then a total wrench is thrown in at the end. Ultimately, this needed an epilogue or another chapter to tie everything together.

Now, I did not think that this book was bad. I liked reading it and I thought that Jackson had an incredible idea for this story, but I think that it could have been executed better for the reasons above.

Thanks NetGalley and William Morrow for this ARC!

After a long career as a best-selling author of southern women’s fiction, Joshilyn Jackson decided to start writing psychological thrillers. “With My Little Eye” is her third (following “Never Have I Ever” and “Mother May I”) and the best yet.

Actress Meribel Mills, famous for her breakout in a 90s teen sitcom, flees Hollywood for her home state of Georgia when a stalker threatens her and her daughter. But going home means having to finally deal with the reasons she left in the first place. Then, when the stalker tracks her to Atlanta, Meribel must figure out who she can trust before he makes good on his threats.

Told with the author's typical acerbic wit and memorable, layered characters, Joshilyn Jackson has crafted a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end, with a twist you’ll never see coming. If you haven’t read Joshilyn Jackson’s work yet, this is a great place to start. And if you’re a fan, it’s even better than you hoped.

I finished this book in a matter of days, I found it hard to put down because I just wanted to see what came next! Joshilyn Jackson is one of my favorite authors, her twists always keep me guessing and this book had me second guessing everyone. I also love her characters and the depth she puts into them, Honor was my favorite in this book for sure.

I was very excited to get an early copy of the latest book from one of my favorite authors. I do have to say that I thought it wasn’t as good as her others, but still was very good. Meribel is an actress with a very scary stalker. She moves from L.A. to Atlanta, Georgia to get away from him, but, of course, he finds out where she is and follows her. She also has an autistic daughter, Honor, who is my favorite character. There were times when I thought I knew who might be her stalker, but I never did figure it out. Some characters were not who they appeared to be which allowed for an exciting ending.

I could not finish this book. It was very confusing to read. I had a hard time following and the plot was so convoluted that I could not keep track of who was who, and which chapters were from each POV. I was ultimately left with a lot of questions and overall felt this was not a great book.

Meribel and her daughter, Honor move from LA to Atlanta after a person who has been sending her disturbing letters escalates.

Meribel has made some new friends and Honor is settling into her new life when the letters start to arrive again.

I loved the portrayal of Honor. The descriptions of her struggle with autism felt very real. The fear they felt seemed real.

Some characters were only a little developed. I suspect this was done on purpose to raise the suspense of the story.

Some parts were slow until boom a bomb is casually dropped. Overall, a good read. I have read other books by the author that I liked more.

Thanks to netgalley and William Morrow for the arc

Meribel mother famous actress) and Honor (Meribel's daughter) moved from LA to Atlanta in hopes of avoiding any more contact with Meribel's stalker. What's the fund in that? Joshilyn Jackson did a great job in helping you to understand and really get into the mind of a child with autism. Her writing was remarkable. The storyline kept me guessing for the most part/. There were several characters I thought were the stalker at one point or another. I think this book is a good read, not the best but definitely worth the twist and turns if you like those types of reads. This is my first book from this author and I am glad NetGalley and the publishers gave me a chance to try before you buy. I will be buying / reading more from this author.

Do you remember those markers from the 90’s that were scented? Licorice, blueberry, cherry, etc. they were super strong and potent…well, imagine getting sent super creepy letters written in those scented markers. Stalker letters with drawings of you in compromising positions… yeah, eff that, right?

Well, the main character of this book, who is an actress with a preteen daughter, has to deal with this type of stalker situation. How does she handle it? Mmmm…it’s subpar. 😆 and totally entertaining, as far as fictional mystery novels go.

This popcorn thriller actually borders on horror as the POV of a very disturbing stalker provided in some of the chapters and it is DARK. I couldn’t look away. I also was interested in the POV of the MC’s autistic daughter. I think the author did a good job of describing some of those aspects.

However, there were moments when the writing style came off awkward to read and various descriptions could be redundant. I can’t quite put my finger on why exactly, but I’m not sure that the author’s writing is my absolute fave. The storyline definitely kept me interested, though. So, that’s a plus! I had to find out who the stalker was!

I would like to read more books by this author in the future and see how her writing reflects a different set of characters. She could be a new thriller author for me to follow if another of her books grabs my attention like this one did.

3.5 stars out of 5 rounded up for this review

The description for this book didn't do it justice. This book is uber creepy and weird but that isn't why I liked it. It was like a mom friend talking to you and telling you stories and giving background information as you develop and deepen your friendship.
Honor was one of the best representations of autism I have seen in a book. Maribelle never sees her baby as a burden either. She is never overwhelmed by parenting her and she works through her few frustrations the way we all should.
I don't want to spoil the story by revealing anything else.
Just read this one. It is fantastic.

"Marker Man" starts stalking actress Meribel Mills via mail, sending her graphic, horrific hand-drawn pictures and quickly escalates to breaking into her home causing Meribel to move her and her daughter, Honor, across the country. But, Meribel still feels unsafe and when the pictures start arriving in the mail again from locations closer and closer to her new home, she knows that she's still not safe! Who is Marker Man? Is it her most recent boyfriend, her ex-husband, her new neighbor or a complete stranger? Soon Marker Man is close enough to again leave items outside her door! Will Meribel be able to keep herself and her daughter safe?

I would categorize With My Little Eye as around 75% romance with 25% suspense. Most of the book focuses on Meribel's love interest and Honor's Autism diagnosis. And, the amount of detail is too much! Every paragraph is wordy and overly descriptive with many details repeated throughout the book! It would have been more enjoyable to have been about 100 pages shorter. Those reasons led to my low rating as romance is probably my least favorite genre so others will likely enjoy it more than I did.

Thank you Netgalley and William Morrow for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I was really excited to read this book since I have only heard great things about Joshilyn Jackson books. However, while I usually really enjoy thriller/suspense books, but this one was not one of my favorites. It had a great start and seemed to be going in a good direction. Then somewhere along the way I got bored. The characters fell flat to me, the storyline seemed to drag on, the ending was underwhelming. I just wasn't a fan of this one. However, I am glad I read it and was able to read a new to me author. Thank you NetGalley and William Morrow for a digital arc of this title.

Meribel Mills is an actress who has been receiving letters from a stalker, and things have escalated. She flees from LA to Atlanta with her adopted daughter Honor, in hopes of losing her stalker’s interest. This book has multiple POV’s and multiple storylines that present themselves somewhat randomly. It felt like suddenly things were being thrown in just to create some more substance for the book. It kept my interest, but the ending was very abrupt and gave no closure. It left the reader with more questions than anything… and not in a good way. My favorite thing about books is trying to connect the dots before things are revealed to us… This wasn’t possible for any of the reveals in this book. Things were very random and seemed to be pulled out of nowhere. It just fell flat for me.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Joshilyn Jackson is one of our favorite authors, and she once again returns to the thriller genre with this new novel. It's a truly frightening tale of actress and mother Meribel Mills who has a stalker she refers to as the Marker Man. She moves from L.A. to Atlanta in an effort to escape him, only to suspect that he followed her across country.

I loved the portrayal of Meribel and her daughter, and her unlikely relationship with the other teenagers. My major hangup was the portrayal of Cooper. The threat of the stalker was frightening enough, but the menacing neighbor who preys on teenagers took it over the top for me.

I am always excited about Joshilyn Jackson's work, and this one was no different. I really enjoyed this story. The summary and the cover made me very interested in this book. Luckily, it lived up to the expectations. Overall I thought this book was suspenseful, interesting and creative. I found myself on the edge of my seat while going through it, and was fascinated to know what was going to happen next. The writing was wonderful, the pacing was great and overall was such a great story.

A decent thriller with a very good character development and great plot. I really enjoyed the lead's perspective, her on-the-spectrum daughter and the author's portrayal of autism. The premise of someone stalking a relatively known, but not too-well-known actress seemed believable. The ending was a bit rushed and a bit too convenient, but I enjoyed the ride along the way.

This book just didn’t do it for me. I didn’t find any of it to be believable, and the plot and characters were dull. I’m normally a big fan of Joshilyn Jacksons books, but this one was not a winner for me,

Full of twists and turns. I liked the plot. I liked the characters. A little underwhelming at the end though.

Actress Meribal Mills has a stalker. In an effort not to scare her daughter, she calls him “Marker Man”, since the notes he sends are written in scented markers. When the letter become more disturbing, filled with drawings of Meribel and she suspects Marker Man has been in her apartment, she takes her daughter and moves to Atlanta. At first, it’s the fresh start she was hoping for, but then she develops the sense that she’s being watched again. When the scented letters appear again on her new doorstep, no one is safe from being a suspect. But who could it be? Her new neighbor (and only friend in Atlanta)? The boyfriend she left back in Los Angelos, who suddenly appears in town? One is for certain - Meribel will stop at nothing to protect her daughter from whoever this monster is.

I haven’t read many thrillers with a stalker in them, but I enjoyed the concept. I have to say, I was as clueless as Meribel as to who the creepy person was. I enjoyed the different plot lines of the people around her and trying to figure out if they were as honest as they were appearing to be. Also, I really liked the side story of Meribel’s daughter Honor and her friends. Honor is autistic and getting to see her perspective - including in depth descriptions of how she felt when she was overwhelmed etc - were very eye opening. Honor was by far my favorite character. Without giving any spoilers, I will say I thought the ending was a little bit of a let down. But I still really enjoyed the read.

Thank you to Netgalley, Joshlynn Jackson, and William Morrow for the ARC! “With my Little Eye” released April 25th!

As a big fan of Joshilyn Jackson's other books I was really looking forward to "With My Little Eye" however I found this to be a difficult book to stick with. It draws you in very quickly allowing you to get to know the characters well and setting the scene of the stalker/over-fan well. However the next 3/4s of the book really dragged along for me with pretty boring and silly drama. Then all of the sudden the big ending came out of nowhere and picked up the pace of the book to lightning speed. It felt rushed and a little unsatisfying. Overall it breaks my heart to say I did not enjoy this book. The premise it great but the execution of the story did play out well.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read the book in advance of publication.