I'm glad I waited until the summer to read this one because the setting and fast-paced story fit perfectly during these hot summer days. I love a good con story and this one was twisty, fast, and kept me on my toes!

I had the pleasure of reading an ARC of "You Can Trust Me" and found it to be a gripping thriller with a unique twist on the friendship-as-family dynamic. The storyline was filled with unexpected twists and turns that kept me guessing.

While "You Can Trust Me" delivered on suspense and intrigue, there were a few plot points that I felt could have been developed further. These moments left me wanting more clarity or depth in certain areas of the story - specifically with the employees on the island.

Overall, "You Can Trust Me" is a solid thriller that kept me engaged from start to finish. Fans of the genre will appreciate its twists and the exploration of complex relationships. I give it four stars and look forward to discussing it with friends.

This was the perfect summer thriller! It was so much more complex and multi-layered than I anticipated! A super smart thriller & perfect addition to your beach bag. If you enjoy stories about con artists and friendship, with pulse pounding plot twists, check this one out!

I struggled with this book. I did enjoy that the main characters are strong women but I didn't really care about the plot of the story. I tried to go back to it to finish but finally gave up. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing the ARC.

I really really enjoyed this! I loved that the main characters were two strong independent women and their friendship was strong <3 I also liked the dual pov and how we slowly unfolded both what happened and their pasts. There was always something going on which I love! I think it's safe to say i'll read anything Wendy Heard writes. I absolutely adore her writing and way of storytelling <3

3.75 stars, rounded up

Oooh, this was a twisty ride that I could not get enough of! Once I started, I struggled to put it down!

I loved the alternating POVs of Summer and Leo, two pickpocketing con artists trying to scrape their way through life without getting caught. Leo sets her sight on billionaire Michael Forrester and ends up getting invited to his private island for investors weekend. Summer has a bad feeling about Leo's trip, so she cons herself into getting invited as an investor's date. When Summer arrives at the island and Leo is nowhere to be found, she realizes that her gut had been right and starts digging around, trying to find her missing friend.

The story is told in alternating POVs of both Leo and Summer, both in the present as well as their past. I really enjoyed the flashbacks to the past as I found it added a lot of suspense to the story and kept me guessing at where the story was headed.

I thought the twists were for the most part, really good! The main thing that kept this from being 4 stars for me, was that I found a couple of the twists a little too outrageous to fully believe.

All in all, this was a fun, quick read that will leave you guessing the whole time!

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

This book was not for me. I appreciate the publishers and netgalley giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

Once I started reading this book, I couldn’t put it down! I was truly sucked into Summer and Leo’s lives, and I loved how it switched points of view and dates throughout the book. It made me want to read even faster to uncover everything that was happening and who was all involved and/or lying! I finished it in 2 sittings because I was so obsessed with figuring out what was happening. 4.5 stars!

Oh my goodness this book had me hooked from the very beginning, and kept me hooked the entire time! I couldn’t stop!

I was really into this book for about the first half, and then it kind of fell off for me.

The story switches POV between Summer and Leo, two women in their twenties who live off the grid. They sleep in a car and pickpocket and steal in order to make their way in the world. Leo is more of a long-gamer, finding rich men so she can get a big payday. She tracks down billionaire Michael Forrester and gets herself invited to his private island for an investor's weekend. Summer, worried about Leo, gets herself invited as well. When Leo disappears somewhere along the way, Summer starts investigating what happened to her, tracking down the timeline to figure out what could have happened to Leo.

The general plot of this novel is right up my alley. I like thrillers and characters with secrets, so this one sounded like it would be a good one for me. The first half was pretty good, assuming I could suspend my disbelief about women being willing to go to a private island with no cell service with strange men.

From there, I saw the twist coming very quickly. Trying not to spoil anything, I just wish the story had played out a little differently. I wanted Leo to have been aware and more in control of the situation with Michael, and she wasn't. I felt generally just disappointed by the ending.

If the premise sounds like something you would enjoy, I'd still recommend that you pick it up and see what you think!

Such a twisty book! I had no idea what a ride this would be! I read some, listened to some and the audio makes it so much more intense! Will absolutely be reading more of her books!

This was a solid, thrilling thriller that kept me guessing and reading quickly!
It read like a movie script, actually. I loved the character development and the plot twists - great read!

LOVED IT! Thank you so much NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book! I can't wait to see what else this author brings!

Summer and Leo have been nomads for years, committing petty theft as they go. Leo sees an opportunity with billionaire Michael. But when she doesn’t return after her night out, summer is left trying to find her, no matter the cost.

I haven’t been reading many thrillers recently, but this one got me back in the mood. It was entertaining. I found it a little difficult to navigate what day the start was on depending on the POV. I also felt like there were some questions left to answer about some of the side characters.

Thank you so much for this ARC! I ended up listening to the audio and loved it. I went in semi blind on the plot when I began listening and got quickly wrapped up in the story. I loved the two main characters individually and how they complemented each other as a duo.

The secluded and elite plot was fun! The unreliable characters mixed with an uncertain past left me entertained and excited to keep going. Their "tricks" were interesting to learn about and their friendship was really rare.

A fast and entertaining read/listen!

I truly enjoyed this thriller! I went into this one completely blind and did not read the synopsis before reading it and I am so glad that I did. I love when I am rooting for morally grey people it's my fave!

This is a really excellent female friendship story and mystery/suspense, perfect as we enter pool/beach reading season! Great characters and intriguing connections in the story.

This books gives all the sunny California vibes, with the story of two nomad women who are sisters by choice. They make their living by way of small time thievery and conning unsuspecting men. However they have chosen the wrong man in Michael Forrester. When Leo doesn't return after her night with Michael, Summer is forced to follow her to a private island that he owns. Con artists are not my favorite fictional characters, but I did really like Summer. I found she put her talent to creative use in tracking down Leo. Did things go her way that shouldn't have? Yes. Did I believe she could really get away with half of the stunts she pulled? No. That being said, the book flowed nicely with an interesting timeline where Summer and Leo's stories are always a day a part, and the billionaire-owned, private island setting added a Fantasy Island type of feel to the book. What I enjoyed most was the close connection between the two women. Here is a quote that resonated with me: "Home is a person, not a place, and everything we need is here, no matter where we go."

Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for my copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Loved this book. Finished in just a couple of days, which is quick for me. It gave me a look into the freespirit lifestyle I never dreamt of. The back and forth and scheming in this book was great. I definitely enjoyed it.

This book was so, so, so good! It was very tense tale about the bonds of friendship and the lengths people will go through for their found family, and this book had so many twists and turns that I had NO idea what was next or how it was.s going to end. I loved it, and I can't wait to read whatever she puts out next!