3.5 round up! I enjoyed this legal thriller. It was slow at times but kept my attention. I really enjoyed thepast and present time periods. Thanks so much to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review!

This is a brilliant legal thriller with an excellent well-paced plot. It does keep you on your toes and the surprising twists add to the intrigue.

Highly recommend for fans of legal thrillers.

This is full of action, suspense and intrigue. Each character has her own deep-seeded secrets and the story starts from there. Dual time periods enlighten readers as to each character’s motives. An overall exciting read.

3.5 stars! This legal thriller definitely kept my interest, with the past and present storylines. Between the intern and the judge, both women had plenty of secrets to hide. Thanks so much to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review!

This book will keep you guessing until the end. At times I wanted it to move faster, but also didn’t want it to end. Some characters seemed like they’d be significant but turned out to be minor parts.

This one just didn't work for me -- slow start, couldn't connect with the characters. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this one ahead of its release, even if it wasn't for me.

This is a thrilling tale about an intern to a judge, who finds herself in the middle of a crime ring and fighting to save her family, her career and her life! This book was so suspenseful and I couldn't put it down. The main female character was likeable and I was rooting for her right from start. Pick this one up. It won't distract! Thank you to Netgalley and St Martins Press and the author for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

I am a huge fan of Michele Campbell. This book was one of those, you know the kind, that you CAN NOT PUT DOWN!

I tore thru this book in a few days, stealing away every moment I could find, in order to find out what was going to happen next. I am not kidding when I share with you, this was a non-put-downable-book. Making up descriptive explanations as I just can't tell you how much I loved this book.
A young Harvard law student falls under the spell of a charismatic judge in this timely and thrilling novel about class, ambition, family and murder.

Madison has been a fan of Judge Kathryn Conroy for some time and when she is finally offered the chance to intern for this highly revered Judge, she jumps at it. But, not before learning that her life has a direct connection to a case that is on this particular Judges docket. Despite that conflict, Madison keeps it close to her sleeve and takes the job. After that, the whirlwind begins. Twists, turns, suspense on every page. I couldn't turn them fast enough to learn what was happening next.

FANTASTIC end and I was very sad when the book was done. I wanted it to keep going. But.....it was amazing!

This was a really great legal thriller! I did think there were too many characters, it made things a little confusing but the plot was brilliant! I enjoyed the dual narrations and the ending was twisty and addicting!

A quick, witty and propulsive thriller set in Boston, this book dives into the high-powered world of law. A Harvard law student gets in over her head when she begins interning for the local judge, who may or may not be embroiled in a cover up. This was an easy read, exciting and fun-reminds me of How to Get Away With Murder!

This book definitely keeps you guessing. This was my first book by this author and this book kept me in suspense til the end. Definitely worth the read. Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher. This book is full of suspense. I love how it was broke up into parts. Keeps you guessing.

Loved this book!!! I'm a huge Michele Campbell fan and I love how the story keeps you guessing until the end. This story was told in 2 POV with a few twists and turns along the way and they got me a few times! Such a great thriller that I did not want to put town!!!

This was a pleasant surprise. If you like legal thrillers, I would definitely check this out. This had more of a cozy feel. I enjoyed the writing style and pacing of the plot. The dialogue felt realistic and the two main characters were complex and fun to get to know. I can picture this as a miniseries on Netflix. If you're an animal lover, there's also a pet cat named Lucy that's a fun addition. The conclusion wrapped up nicely.

Thank you NetGalley, St. Martin's Press and Michele Campbell for an advanced copy of this book.

Interesting concept, but wasn’t super hooked on plot. Slow to start and wasn’t able to really get into it despite many attempts.

Thank you thank you the publishers and netgalley for the arc of The Intern! Our MC, Madison is a student at Harvard Law School and has been offered a dream internship working for Judge Kathryn Conroy. The judge is someone that Madison has admired for awhile. However, Madison's brother is arrested for a crime he is saying he didn't commit and Madison's boss (Judge Conroy) is the one assigned to the case. What a fun legal thriller that is unique and engaging!

Madison Rivera, a Harvard Law student, has landed the internship of a lifetime working for Judge Kathryn Conroy, someone she has looked up to since childhood. But Madison has a secret that could ruin her career: her younger brother has been arrested for a crime he didn’t commit and Judge Conroy is the one presiding over his case.

As Madison starts searching for answers on Danny’s behalf, she is suddenly pulled into Conroy’s seemingly glamorous world and Madison realizes that things aren’t necessarily as they seem. The two women circle each other in a dangerous cat-and-mouse game, leaving more questions than answers.

My thoughts:
This was my first book by Michele Campbell but it won’t be my last. The Intern was a fast-paced legal thriller with twists and turns on every page.

Campbell did a great job writing morally ambiguous characters in both Madison and Judge Conroy and I wasn’t sure whether to root for either one. My opinions about each character were constantly changing, which, in my opinion, is a talent that not many authors have. As the events played out, I really wasn’t able to predict the outcome, which is a big kudos to the author!

The villains in this novel were top notch and wholly unlikable. I enjoyed the dual POV, especially when we got a glimpse into Conroy’s background and childhood, which helped piece the whole thing together. Madison’s perspective was completely relatable and her actions had clear motives, which was a stark contrast to Conroy’s often questionable and unpredictable behavior.

I received this digital ARC courtesy of St. Martin’s Press. My review is honest and voluntary.

This legal thriller kept me on my toes with surprising twists. The plot is well paced and includes compelling character development with insight into their childhood and family dynamics. 
One POV belongs to Madison, a law student who achieves her dream of securing an intern spot with a judge she has admired for many years. The second POV belongs to the judge, Kathryn. However, Madison’s brother Danny has been arrested with federal drug charges and her mentor, judge Kathryn is assigned to his case. Madison is determined to prove her brother’s innocence and realizes the judge holds his fate. 
I loved this mystery! As someone who reads many thrillers, it was a unique story that I couldn’t put down. 
Thank you NetGalley for the advanced digital copy in exchange for an honest review.

Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free, electronic ARC of this novel received in exchange for an honest review.
Expected publication date: October 3, 2023
“The Intern” by Michelle Campbell is a taut legal thriller, where everything is not what it seems, and everyone is keeping secrets.
Madison is overjoyed when she’s invited to intern with her idol, high profile judge Kathryn Conroy- even though everyone, from the current interns to her ex-boyfriend, has warned her against the judge, cautioning Madison about Judge Conroy’s harsh manner and possibly corrupt ways. But Madison can’t believe that her professor and mentor is the person she’s been warned against, and she won’t let it stop her from taking the internship of her dreams. But before the internship even starts, Madison’s brother is arrested and jailed for drug possession, by Judge Conroy herself. Madison’s brother, Danny, swears he’s innocent and that he was set up, and the Judge played a part in his false conviction. Madison agrees to investigate but more than her law career is at risk when she discovers far more than she expected.
Michele Campbell manages to develop a unique, engaging plot in a genre where this is hard to find. I was eager to get my hands on this one, as Campbell’s previous novels, “She Was the Quiet One” and “It’s Always the Husband” were deliciously suspenseful, and “The Intern” did not disappoint.
The story is narrated both by Kathryn and Madison, each responsible for one entire section of the novel. Madison’s story is told first, but it’s really the nitty gritty details of Kathryn’s life that are truly captivating. Both have secrets and both have something to gain from working together, and working against, each other. Neither Madison nor Kathryn can be trusted, and I was suspicious of both right from the beginning, unsure where the ending would take me. When it finally played out, I was beyond satisfied with the outcome, and although it could’ve taken many paths, Campbell definitely chose the right one.
“The Intern” illustrates the behind-the-scenes drama that takes place between a judge and her clerks and all the vulnerable holes where manipulation and scheming can slip in. Each chapter flows well into the next, with a teasing cliffhanger at the end of each. Campbell brings another intensely suspenseful novel forward, delivering the perfect combination of drama and mystery, which is what readers have come to expect from Campbell’s suspenseful fiction.

Absolutely adored this high-stakes story and the perspective shifting as the narrator changes. This is a nail-biting thriller that will have you guessing the whole time. Wonderfully told! Can't wait for more by this author.