I enjoyed the cat and mouse games played by the narrator Jane and her best friend, Thalia, first at Oxford when they were creative writing students, and nine years later, when Thalia becomes a well known author and invites unsuccessful writer Jane to a writing retreat with other famous authors.

I liked the later switch in focus from Jane to her successful friend Thalia and the plot twists involving lovers and husbands and friends. The ending was a surprise and not one I'm sure I'm comfortable with. But it fits the description of a rather noir novel of twisted friendship.

I had a difficult time with this book right from the beginning. Jane is the most negative hateful person. It got to the point that I couldn't read it anymore. So I skipped ahead and I still didn't like it.

I have read several of Sutanto’s books and loved them all, and I was excited to see what she would do with I’m Not Done With You Yet as it sounded much darker than her previous books. It was a little slow for me to get going, but once it did this one was incredibly enjoyable. I liked the dual timelines from past to present, and the toxic friendships between Thalia, Jane, and Annie were incredible. Throw in Jane’s sociopath self-diagnosis and that she is married to a husband that is allegedly out to get her and this made for one wild and fun ride.

Sutanto is firmly on my auto-read list and I only have a couple more on her backlist to go read and will do that soon. The audiobook was well done and I really enjoyed listening to this one. Thank you to Berkley and PRH Audio for the copies to review.

Toxic doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface when it comes to describing these friendships. Jane is unhappy. There is not much that gets her through the days until she sees an email about a convention featuring best selling author Thalia. Her former best friend disappeared after something dark happened at their masters writing program at Oxford and Jane is desperate to see her.
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I absolutely do not want to give much away so it is best to go in blind but part 3 made me go back and re read the first chapter, which is something I love in a book!
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Huge thank you to @berkleypub @berittalksbooks @thephdivabooks @dg_reads and @netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
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This book is everything I wanted it to be and so much more than I could have ever expected. Put some time aside because you will not be able to put this book down, brace yourselves for a ride of a lifetime, surrender your hearts to Ms Sutanto and trust them that they know what they're doing.

In this electrifying literary escapade, two brilliant minds collide, weaving a narrative that ignites sparks of excitement and challenges the very fabric of morality. As the stories entwine, the boundary between good and bad dissolves into a tantalizing enigma, leaving readers on the edge of their seats, craving resolution in a whirlwind of emotions.

Passion and reason clash like thunder and lightning, illuminating the pages with raw, unbridled energy. Characters, painted with vivid strokes, evoke a rollercoaster of emotions, from profound empathy to spine-tingling unease. This audacious exploration of human nature reverberates with intensity, urging readers to question their own convictions, igniting a thrilling intellectual dance.

Prepare for an exhilarating journey into the intricate tapestry of desire and deceit, where every twist and turn leaves you breathless, contemplating the blurred lines of right and wrong. This is not just a story; it's an adrenaline-fueled odyssey that seizes your imagination, leaving you exhilarated, provoked, and utterly captivated.

Jane is a struggling midlist writer, weighed down by novels that barely scrape four figures in sales. She's ensnared in a marriage that offers little satisfaction, trudging along to meet the daunting financial burden of a Bay Area mortgage on a house that embodies a life she never truly desired.

Throughout her tumultuous journey, one person holds an irreplaceable position in Jane's heart, the one soul who comprehended her profoundly: Thalia. Nearly a decade ago, Thalia was Jane's dearest and only friend, a bond forged during their days as Creative Writing students at Oxford. That time was a rare oasis of happiness in Jane's life, filled with cobblestone streets, the scent of ancient books, the embrace of damp English air, and the intoxicating allure of wine and sweet cider. And then came one night that obliterated everything—an evening drenched in blood, a night that should have forever united Thalia and Jane but instead led to Thalia's inexplicable vanishing. She evaporated without a trace, eluding Jane's relentless search. Until now.

The best way to encapsulate this book is to liken it to a multifaceted chess game intertwined with obsession, avarice, sociopathy, and murder. Its characters wield various degrees of manipulation, creating an enthralling narrative. "I'm Not Done With You Yet" is a dark and suspenseful tale centred on toxic female friendships. Brimming with dark humour and unexpected plot twists, the story captivates readers and keeps them engrossed until the very last page.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for sending a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Ended up listening to the audio and really enjoyed it. I really enjoyed the narrators and thought they did a great job adding gothic elements to the story. I also loved the dual timeline and Oxford setting!

Thank you to Netgalley, Berkley Publishing, and Jesse Q. Sutanto for an ARC of Im Not Done With You Yet in exchange for an honest review. Alright, Ill start this off by saying I have always loved this authors work and this suspenseful novel was no different! We start out by meeting Jane and quickly realize that she is unhappy in life. We travel back to her college days to see her at her happiest when she was obsessed with her friend Thalia. As the story progresses, we see the lengths Jane will go to be around Thalia. A murder ends up taking place at a writers retreat that both ladies are attending, naturally Jane becomes the number one suspect. As the story continues, we see how far people are willing to go for revenge, for loyalty, and for themselves. I will add that the ending truly shocked me. This one is out now and if you love this author like I do, you wont want to miss out on picking this one up! 4.5 stars

An unexpected read from Jesse Sutanto! A darker psychological thriller with toxic friendships. It was twisty and kind of fun but it wasn't anything shocking. I did enjoy the Oxford scenes (very atmospheric) as well as the insights into the publishing world. I appreciate Sutanto branching out and trying something new but I personally enjoy her cozy books more and look forward to reading more of that style from her - I like her sense of humor which I missed in this book.

Intriguing book about toxic friendship and obsession--or is it? Secrets abound. I liked this twisty story.

Jane knows that she's a sociopath. She barely tolerates her husband Ted, and she knows that he looks down on her because she's only an unknown literary fiction writer instead of more well known. Jane looks back at her time during her Master's program at Oxford where she met the enigmatic Thalia. Jane is obsessed with Thalia, and is very upset when something happens which makes the two of them lose touch. Fast forward to the present day and Jane finally finds something online about Thalia--she has become a bestselling author and Jane will stop at nothing to get back in touch with her again.

I listened to this as an audiobook and the multiple narrators really captured the personalities of the characters. This is a hugely twisty tale and although I figured some of it out, I really did enjoy my experience. It is fast paced and I never got bored or frustrated with the way things were unfolding. None of the characters were likable throughout most of the story, but I did grow to like some of them as I learned more about them.

It's best to go into this a bit blind because you don't want to know too much about what will happen. I was impressed and flew through it to find out what was going to happen. I will definitely read other books by this author in the future.

✨Book Review✨
I'm Not Done With You Yet by Jesse Q. Sutanto
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I have never seen a writer who can write so well in so many different genres but still keep her voice. I LOVED this book! The characters were the perfect amount of fucked up but strangely likable, and you just hadddd to keep reading to know what was going to happen. Sometimes books that jump back and forth from past to present lose something in the jumps, but Sutanto executed this perfectly and jumped at all the right times.
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This book officially put Sutanto on my favorite author list. I will read anything she writes! I would highly recommend this one to anyone who wants a good psychological read about toxic friendship. I listened to the audiobook and it was very well done!

I am a fan of Sutanto's work so I was very excited to see she was writing a psychological thriller. Unfortunately, this one did not work for me. It was predictable in the way that only people who read a lot of ridiculous thrillers would predict because why on earth would THAT be the twist?! But alas, I do fall into that category. I will still continue to read books by this author, however, this has been my least favorite so far.

If you're looking for Sutanto's Aunties in this book, you're in for a shock. This is nothing like the Aunties, and I'm here for this darker showing from her.

Jane is a sociopath, self-diagnosed, who has only ever cared about one person in her life, Thalia. Unfortunately, she lost contact with Thalia, and ever since, she has been living an unfulfilled life. She isn't the writer she thought she'd be, her husband mocks her and probably doesn't even love her.

But now Thalia just landed back on Jane's radar. Jane must make her way back into Thalia's good graces and put that business from their days at Oxford behind them.

This is a book for those who want to question everything that they read. It is for those who like questioning the narrator and trying to suss out the truth from behind the lens of a complex main character's point of view.

It was most certainly a standout for wild rides of my summer reads so buckle up and enjoy the ride throughout this one.

Thank you @berkleypub @jesseqsutanto @letstalkbookspromo for the opportunity to read and discuss this one!

I’m Not Done With You Yet by Jesse Q. Sutanto was a great read!

I have read a few of the author’s previous books and this one is a bit different from the others I have read. It’s a bit darker and less comical than the Four Aunties series, but still a enjoyable and engaging read.

This is a novel about Jane and Thalia, two friends who meet in grad school at Oxford. They’re both sociopaths and they wind up getting into some trouble. After the incident, they lose touch until several years later when Jane sees that Thalia has published a book and it seems to be about their friendship. Desperate to reconnect, Jane tracks Thalia down at a book convention and it’s just like old times. They quickly pick up where they left off and Thalia invites Jane to join her on a writer’s retreat. Unfortunately, tragedy strikes again and Jane begins to wonder if she truly knows Thalia at all. Was the incident at Oxford really what she remembers? Or is there more to the story that Thalia is keeping a secret?

Overall, I really liked this book. The characters were interesting and despite being sociopaths, I was hooked on their stories and wanted a good outcome for both of the characters. Jane, however, was much more likable than Thalia and actually experienced some personal growth in the novel. There was a couple of twists that I enjoyed as well - one I saw coming and the other I wish I would have picked up on the clues earlier in the book.

This was another great novel by this author and I look forward to reading whatever she writes next.

I’m Not Done with You Yet by Jesse Q. Sutanto
Was a riveting journey into some complex realities. I found myself immersed in a gripping narrative that marked my first venture into Sutanto’s literary world. From the very beginning, her writing style captured my attention, weaving intricate plots & crafting characters so multi-dimensional that they practically leaped off the pages. The complexity of the characters left me utterly captivated, making their journeys all the more compelling.
What truly set this book apart for me were the myriad of twists, turns, & jaw-dropping revelations that peppered the storyline. While the beginning was a slow burn, it soon transformed into an irresistible page-turner, making it nearly impossible for me to set the book down. Sutanto’s ability to create totally unpredictable scenarios kept me on the edge of my seat, eagerly anticipating what would happen next.
The ending was a finale that left me in awe. The meticulous way in which Sutanto tied up the threads of the story & delivered a mind-blowing conclusion was nothing short of remarkable. It left me exclaiming "WOW!" & pondering the story’s intricacies long after I turned the final page.
4/5 stars, primarily due to the initial pacing. However, the sheer brilliance of the later chapters & the unforgettable ending ensured my eagerness to explore more of this author’s works.
For fellow enthusiasts of domestic thrillers, I wholeheartedly recommend "I’m Not Done with You Yet." Jesse Q. Sutanto has masterfully crafted a tale that will keep you guessing until the very end, making it a must-read in the genre. I, for one, am eagerly anticipating my next journey into Sutanto’s literary creations.

This book started off as a really unsettling look into obsession. Very “You” by Caroline Kepnes. But, what started off as a strong story with deeply creepy characters turned into a predictable and cliche set of “twists” that anyone could have seen coming.

I feel like we could have used a bit more surprise and and element of real depravity. Much of the tropes were regurgitated themes we’ve seen over and over again and this story would have thrived with a bit… more?

I have been a fan of Sutanto's writing since her first book "The Obsession". This latest release is the first time she's ventured into a serious, darker thriller, one that lacks the lightheartedness of Vera Wong. This book features two messed up protagonists, which can't be something easy to write. While some of the plot felt a little run-of-the-mill and Sutanto's trademark humor (which sets her books apart from others) wasn't present, it still fascinated me and hasn't lessened my excitement for any future books she publishes.

Jane is an ordinary woman leading a boring life and trying to get her mediocre books published. When she hears that her former roommate during Oxford's Creative Writing program is suddenly a famous author and appearing at a convention, she doesn't waste a second flying out to see her in person. When they reconnect, Jane feels like her life has purpose again, even if it's only to serve Thalia's every whim and wish.

Fast-paced and Thrilling, this latest release by Sutanto had an Unanticipated twist.

A thriller by Jesse Q. Sutanto of cozy mystery fame - I had to know what she would do with this very different genre. This is a psychological thriller of toxic friendships and dark academia vibes - I enjoyed my reading and this book is just perfect for September reading.
Jane is unhappy with her all around mediocre situation, yes she has published books but they were not a success, she has a husband but the marriage is on the rocks. They have a house but the mortgage is crushing them. So when she should be writing, and instead discovers Thalia Ashcroft is now top of the New York Times bestseller list. Jane knows Thalia very well. Nine years ago Jane and Thalia were both doing a highly coveted Masters creative writing course in Oxford. Thalia‘s new bestselling psychological thriller seems to be based on their time at Oxford. Jane’s obsession with Thalia resurfaces and decides that she must see her. Jane engineers a meetup with Thalia who invites her to a writer’s retreat…
This book with alternating timelines - now and nine years ago and different POVs is made for anyone who enjoys a psychological thrillers. Three very awful women, they are very unlikeable, deeply flawed but well portrayed characters and the toxic friendships are done so very well. A plot with so many misdirections that I had to go back in the book and re-read sections, but manages to land a very satisfying ending. A very clever cat and mouse story.

What a twisty, messy book and I loved every second of it. The dark humor was on point and the toxic relationships were luckily, not relatable but fascinating. I was drawn in immediately and read this is one sitting! Excellent read!