Wow! This was a unique read for me and it grabbed my attention from the start. After a string of more romantic reads, I was looking forward to something a little different, and this one definitely fit the bill.

This story featured two fascinating characters- two young women, both living off the grid and essentially stealing for a living. When the deception takes a dark turn, they find themselves separated and in way over their heads.

I was a little disappointed by the last third of this book as I saw the ending coming pretty easily, which isn't what I hope for in a thriller. The ending felt a little rushed and far-fetched in how it all came together, but I was happy that the author tied up all the loose ends. If you're a thriller seeker, this is definitely one to add to your list!

Thank you to Random House for my free review copy.

Officially one of my favorite books! It’s full of suspense, creepy twists, and its downright unpredictable. I could not put this book down. From the beginning it kept you interested following Leo and Summer’s stories. The authors writing is so good that you can create mental images of each and every scene. Thank you to Bantam and NetGalley for the advanced readers copy.

I loved it! You can't help but root for these flirty, two-bit criminals. The suspense builds when one girl goes missing and the story leaps from one friend to the other and back a decade then forward then back a day and the feeling of unease just intensifies. Very edgy and unpredictable. Great author!

This book had me hooked from the beginning. Summer and Leo are best friends drifting through life in California. Professional small time con artists, the girls are looking to score, & they’re looking to score big. When a big time scam goes wrong, the girls lives hang in the balance, and some devastating secrets are unveiled.


While I did predict some of the bigger twists, this book was fantastically written and kept me wanting more. I finished this book in 24 hours because I could not put it down, it’s that good! I will definitely be reading more books by Wendy Heard in the future! I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good thriller, and enjoys books involving the rich and famous.

Well g I just finished my 15th book of the year and it’s been my most favorite book of February!

This book sucked me in from the start and towards the end I couldn’t stop turning the pages. The narrative goes between two best friends trying to find one another on one crazy journey. I was rooting so hard for these girls to find each other I was totally engrossed. This book blew my mind and I will definitely be checking out more books by this author! 5/5 stars for me! I have shared with my fellow reader followers on Facebook and in a few book groups! So glad I read this one!

You Can Trust Me started off pretty slow for me - I started it and didn’t pick it back up for a few days (which isn’t like me). It started picking up around 25%, and it finally pulled me in…. until about 30% when I knew exactly what was going to happen. If I had actually felt any suspense, this would have been a fantastic, gripping thriller. But alas, I knew exactly what the twist was going to be which drained all of the excitement.

You Can Trust Me will be released June 13 - it’s definitely worth a try - you’ll love it if you don’t see the end coming! Thank you to Netgalley and Bantam Dell for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This book was PHENOMENAL! It was so fast paced, and had no downtime. I loved the characters from the beginning, and never had a moment of irritation with poor choices. I kept sneaking bathroom breaks at work, because I didn’t want to put this book down! It hit all of the right notes, and when it was over, I was very sad that there was no more to read. I went to the authors website and immediately signed up for her newsletter. This was incredibly great, and I cannot wait to read more from her!

Wow, what a thrilling ride! The two main characters in this book, Leo and Summer, live together in a truck and get by on pickpocketing and conning. Summer has a knack for stealing wallets from someone in an instant while Leo uses her talents on longer cons with unsuspecting men. Eventually they get stuck on a billionaire’s private island dodging all kinds of bullets. The book switches back and forth from Summer and Leo’s perspectives and gives good information on how the women get to this point in their lives. The characters are likable and relatable.

Summer and Leo live a nomadic lifestyle traversing California and surviving by being pickpockets and cons. When they set their sights on scamming a wealthy tech billionaire however,the game doesn't exactly play out according to their script. Michael may be someone who the public adores for all of his philanthropic work but he's been down the "golddigger" path before with other women, so although he says Leo is different, he is still cautious. When Leo doesn't return from her date with Michael on his private island, her bff Summer decides to take mattes into her own hands and search for her. What she finds is not at all what she expected and places both Summer and Leo into the center of a deadly game.
Both women's back stories are well developed giving insight into how their unconventional nomadic lifestyle came into being. The character of Michael is not so fully developed leaving the reader to wonder why he does the things that he does. Readers are left hanging as to the fate of Ashley, a maid at the home on the island. Overall a quick read which feels a bit like a script for a made-for-tv movie. Fun for an afternoon reading on the beach.

Thhhhhhrillller! Thrilllller *sing-song Michael Jackson style* Guys this book was a RIDE. This book follows two best friends Summer and Leo who are well, menacing to say the least. They get into crazy antics and situations, always self-provoked, and we ride along on the journey with them. Leo winds up getting herself into a situation that turns well… really dangerous. A secret is uncovered by Summer that winds up relating to the situation Leo is in, and she goes missing. I really enjoyed this book. I banged it out in about a day and a half, and thought this was such a different read. Interesting, fun, captivating and didn’t leave you “guessing” for too long- just the right amount of time leading events and their cause. I would definitely recommend this. I am so thankful to @netgalley for the ARC read, and this piece’s pub date is June 13, 2023.

What a wild debut from author, Wendy Heard! You Can Trust Me tells the tale of Summer and Leo a couple of con artists living in Summer’s truck and relieving LA’s rich of some excess cash and prizes. When Leo sets out to land a big fish, the gals find themselves imprisoned on a tech billionaire’s private island! This is a savvy, smart, quick read, perfect for vacation or poolside. You’ll find yourself rooting for these two cons even as they break multiple laws. Don’t miss this one!

Summer and Leo are con artists living a life of freedom on the road. Summer's specialty is pick pocketing, and Leo cons rich men out of money. Leo is working on her biggest con yet, billionaire Michael Forrester. He whisks her away to his private island. Leo disappears and Summer finds a way to get onto the private island to look for Leo. What has happened to Leo? What secrets is Michael hiding? This was a great con artist mystery/thriller. Summer and Leo were likable and intelligent. The ending was super satisfying. Thank you to Netgalley and Random House Publishing Group-Ballantine for this arc.

I enjoyed this book. I liked the relationship between the two main characters. I did not expect it to go in the direction that it did, but it was a good read.

This book was full of surprises. I kept thinking I had it figured out only to find another twist. I really enjoyed the characters and their stories. I want more of Summer and Leo!

Summer learned to expertly pick pockets at the age of 3. Now an adult she teams up with Leo, and their life of sisterhood and joint thievery begins. Summer can expertly pick a pocket with ease and Leo is expert at seducing rich men. Leo sets her sites on Michael Forester, a rich billionaire and follows him to his private island where the bulk of the story takes place. The story started out a bit slowly but quickly picked up offering twists and turns and thrilling intrigue as Summer and Leo try to figure out what exactly is going on with Michael, his island and his company. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

A super fast-paced thriller! I had to force myself to slow down and actually read because I wanted to find out what was going to happen! Also, the writing was more functional than delightful in and of itself, so I found myself just scanning for information rather than reading to enjoy the text itself. The characters were different than any other book I’ve read, which I enjoyed. The plot itself was also quite creative. There were some unexpected twists but nothing earth-shattering. The ending was satisfying.

3.5 stars rounded up to 4. Thank you to NetGalley and Bantam for the e-arc in exchange for my honest review.

Wow, what a great debut novel! I really enjoyed this one and it kept me interested from the first page. While I did guess the twist pretty early on, I did thoroughly like this one. 4/5 stars from me!

This was a recommendation from NetGalley.

I enjoyed this book. It was a fast read, quick paced mystery/action story.

I would recommend this book for people who are into; traumatic pasts/hidden histories, women friendships, found families, dislike of the patriarchy/capitalism.

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Let me first say-This is an incredible story!
There are so many twists and turns as two best friends who live out of their van by choice, and pick-pocket their way through life, find BIG trouble!
It is an intense plot and truly held me captive while reading! I could not stop reading or thinking about it!
This may well be my favorite thriller for 2023 and it is only February!
If you like suspense and drama this is the novel for you!

Thank you to @NetGalley and @Random House Publishing Group-Ballantine for this amazing ARC and allowing me to read and provide my own review.

Oh. My. God.
You Can Trust Me will be THE thriller of the summer. I’m calling it now!

Summer and Leo are soul sisters, con artists, bohemian nomads of California. Both women have a troubled past, yet somehow they have fought against all odds and are tough survivors. Summer grew up in the back of a van, hopping from campsite to campsite, and surviving by panhandling and pickpocketing. She never had a last name, knew who her father was, or even her own birthday. At the age of 17, her mother runs off with a new boyfriend and leaves Summer to figure life out on her own.

Leo ran away from her home after the tragic loss of her sister. When Leo is at her lowest point, panhandling and starving, Summer finds her and takes her under her wing. The women find support and family within each other, and use their individual skills to steal from and con the rich elite of California.

Needing more money, Leo sets her eyes on billionaire Michael Forrester. She is invited by him into his bed, and then ultimately arrives with Michael on his private island. Of course, the island has no cell phone service, and when Summer doesn’t hear from Leo the next day, she becomes extremely worried about her safety.

Where is Leo? Is Michael who he says he is? Is Leo who she says she is? Oh how I wish I could tell you more, but no spoilers here! Just know that I was gripping the edge of my seat as this novel took me on the wildest ride!

Read if you love
⚡️Fast-paced SUSPENSE!
🖤Morally grey characters that you will root for
💕Friendship that is stronger than blood
💰Robin Hood- steal from the rich and famous

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.