Another great book from Michele Campbell. The characters are intriguing, the plot is captivating, and the whole story kept me reading all night. This was one of those stories where you never knew quite who was lying, telling the truth, and how it was all going to end. A must read!
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I’m a fan of Michele Campbell’s books and have read and enjoyed each of her previous ones. I was particularly anxious to read The Intern because I’m an attorney and former prosecutor. Everything about it - the setting, the plot, and the characters appealed to me.

Let me first say that I’m definitely not someone who is prone to writing gushy book reviews. That having been said, if I could give this book ten stars, I would. I’m not exaggerating. It’s that good.

Harvard Law School student Madison Rivera has wanted to be a lawyer since the day she heard Judge Kathryn Conroy speak as part of a career day program at her high school, the same high school Kathryn graduated from some years before. Now, Kathryn is a federal judge in Boston who also teaches a course at Harvard Law School and Madison is one of her students.

Out of the blue, while having a brief discussion after class about a case, Kathryn tells Madison that there is an opening for an intern in her chambers and urges Madison to apply. Interestingly, Kathryn is the judge presiding over a case involving Madison’s brother, Danny, who was framed for a drug crime he didn’t commit and coerced into entering a guilty plea by a shady lawyer. While Madison is aware of this and very concerned about her brother, she doesn’t disclose it to Kathryn and Kathryn seems unaware of it.

Kathryn selects Madison for the job after interviewing two other applicants and Madison accepts the job offer. She quickly discovers that Judge Conroy’s chambers are, to say the least, unorthodox. The two law clerks, Imani and Sean, who are supposed to be Madison’s supervisor are friendly and helpful, but it’s the nasty and uber-controlling Nancy, a non-attorney who is and is supposedly an office manager, not Judge Conroy, who controls what goes on in the judge’s chambers, including how certain cases are decided. Although Madison is told by Nancy in no uncertain terms that Madison’s contact with the judge will be limited to sitting in the courtroom to listen to cases being heard, Kathryn initiates a personal relationship with Madison by inviting her to dinner after Madison’s first day at work.

From that point on, almost nothing is as it seems and Madison gets entangled in Kathryn’s seamy personal and professional worlds, not sure if her mentor is a victim or a dangerous criminal.

In my experience novels usually either have a great plot or great characters. It’s rare to find a book that has both. But The Intern is one of those books. The plotline is never dull. It moves quickly and seamlessly while it keeps the reader guessing. As for the characters, they are complex and never flat cardboard types. For the most part, the characters, including Kathryn, are hiding major secrets and engaging in illegal activities, including murder. While they aren’t - and for this type of storyline cannot be - the most sympathetic of characters, they are definitely interesting and keep the riveting and complex plot moving at a steady pace.

I read The Intern in one sitting and stayed up all night because I was so engrossed in it. I read at least eight or nine books a month and this is truly the best book I’ve read this year. I highly recommend it.

This was fabulous. From the outset, this story gripped me. A law intern lands a clerkship with a woman that she has admired for years - but it turns out this woman not only has a secret, the intern is tangled up in it. I could not put this down.

The Intern by Michelle Campbell gets 5 heart-pumping stars. Madison is a shining star law student at Harvard when her brother, Danny, is arrested on drug charges. Danny insists that he is innocent and is being framed by his attorney, arresting officer, and even the judge. It just so happens that said judge assigned to Danny's case is also Madison's law professor. When Judge Conroy offers Madison a coveted internship in her chambers, Madison jumps at the change--both for the experience, and the opportunity to get inside information on Danny's case. But Madison couldn't have possibly anticipated the mess she gets herself into when she dives head first into Judy Conroy's dark and seedy world. This thriller kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish.

Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an ARC of this title in exchange for my honest feedback.

Yikes! Sometimes something too good to be true doesn't always work out the way you want it to.

This books makes you second guess who to trust and who is the enemy. I loved trying to figure it out, but the feeling of being trapped stressed me out. I really felt for Judge Conroy and I can definitely see how she got into her predicament.

Thanks NetGalley and publisher for the digital copy in exchange my honest review!

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC for a Review. Book had a great cover and the synopsis sounded great so I had to read it. Madison, a law student, found out her brother is taking a plea deal that sounded unjust. She also found out her idol and professor was involved woth her brother's case. Madison took a role as an intern to get in the bottom of things.
The book is written in 2 POVs. The beginning got me hooked, but it went downhill for me after the 50% mark.

It has been quite some time since I delved into the pages of Michele Campbell's literary works. Nevertheless, I am delighted to declare that her mastery remains unyielding. The characters she conjures are vibrant, brimming with distinct personas and immaculately crafted. Although the narrative commenced in a leisurely manner, reminiscent of countless uninspired tales of lawyers and mobsters, a dramatic transformation unfolded in the heart of the story and, without question, at its culmination, which completely altered my perspective. There are still times when the storyline has holes, including a part in the ending that had me asking 'how.'

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for letting me read this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Wow! What an intense legal thriller! I thoroughly enjoyed it and could not turn the pages fast enough.

Madison is a Harvard Law student who is offered a too good to be true intetship with her idol, Judge Conroy.
But when her brother Danny is arrested and then disappears after accusing the judge of corruption, Madison falls down the rabbit hole of secrets, mystery, and murder.

Cambell's style of writing is captivating, and fans of mystery, legal thrillers, and procedurals will love this.

Thank you to Netgally and St.Martin's Press for the digital arc. All reviews and opinions are given freely .

I read this literally in just a few hours....it was super fast paced.

Told from two different POV"s: Judge Kathryn Conroy and her new intern Madison. Conroy is lecturing a class at Harvard to which Madison attends and wants that coveted internship to booster her resume. One small issue is that Madison's brother has been arrested and the Judge on the case is Conroy. Each woman has secrets. Madison doesn't disclose her brother is on the Judge's docket and the Judge herself has a past that is coming back to haunt her and in turn affects Madison.

There was nothing new here, but just one of those reads that draws you in and you need to see how it ends. Think a very nice beach read.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for my advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Another edge of your seat page turner from Michelle Campbell. It's easy to put yourself in everyone shoes and trust no one. Corrupt cops, lawyers, judges, the mob, and a Harvard Law college kid, all together in a dangerous game of cat and mouse. Who is telling the truth and who will escape with their life? Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

The Intern follows Madison, a Harvard Law student, who begins interning for a Judge who’s also one of her professors. Judge Conroy also happens to be the Judge on Madison’s brother’s case, where he was supposedly framed for selling drugs. Her opinion of the Judge starts to waiver as she gets an inside look on her real life and starts to dig. Is Judge Kathy Conroy really as admirable as Madison thinks? Or is she mixed up in some sketchy things?

I really enjoyed this one! I’m not normally one for legal thrillers, but it wasn’t too heavy on the legal side of things. I did find it a little hard to keep track of all the characters at play, in regards to Kathy’s past. Overall, I would recommend this! There were a few twists, nothing too shocking, but it kept my interest. It wasn’t over the top, so I found it believable.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

What did I just read? But like in the best way possible! I really love the twists and turns. For some reason I didn’t read the blurb other than a quick scan so I had no idea what I was in for and dang did I loveeeee it!!!

Michele Campbell has done it again! She is so great at creating a plot where you never know what’s going to happen and you get to the end with your mind blown!

Madison lands the job of her dreams but her brother throws a kink in her plans. What will the new boss have to say in court? Will they help one another or tear each other to shreds.

I struggled with this book. The premise sounded good, but the story didn't live up to it. The dialogue was stilted and/or cheesy, and the writing was choppy. I never connected with the numerous characters, so it made it hard to care about their outcome.

I really wanted to love this one and high hopes after enjoying Campbell's A Stranger on the Beach. This fell flat for me. It felt too forced. Madison's character and circumstances just didn't work, her narration and the dialogue was too cheesy. I was too distracted by all of the that to be invested in her or her story at all.

Thank you St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this though!!

Thank you so much for this ARC!

First, I always will request Michele Campbell books without even looking at the synopsis which meant I really didn't know what I was getting into but knew it would be good.

This was quite the ride! Each page was thrilling and gave me the urge to see if anyone was watching me as I went about my day. Loved the combination of law, corruption, glamour, academia and family values. The story flowed so quickly and I enjoyed going back in time to learn about the Judge's upbringing and how it affected her future.

5 stars!

The Intern is a thrilling page-turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The story follows Madison Rivera, who lands the internship of a lifetime with Judge Kathryn Conroy. However, Madison's troubled younger brother Danny has been arrested, and guess who is the judge on his case??— you guessed it, Judge Conroy. When Danny goes missing. Madison delves deep into the judge's world to uncover the truth. As the two women engage in a dangerous cat-and-mouse game, the plot thickens, and betrayal lurks around every corner. Campbell's writing style is captivating, and the characters are intriguing. This novel is perfect for fans of shows like How To Get Away With Murder and anyone who enjoys a good mystery.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC of "The Intern" by Michele Campbell. I love reading books from new and new-to-me authors and the description of this book caught my eye. I enjoy stories that follow characters as they pursue their dream careers and the backdrop of this book was the justice system-yes please!
If there is an additional layer of a potentially damaging secret, I will dive all in. This took some twists and turns I wasn't expecting and I had to pause periodically to fully comprehend what was taking place. It was a wild ride and I enjoyed the storytelling writing of the author. I could see this book being passed around between friends.

Madison Rivera is a Harvard Law student whom admires Judge Kathryn Conroy. Little did she anticipate, Madison got the chance to be an intern working for Judge Conroy! It would and experience like no other. Or will it?

Dual POV. Each character well developed with past and present timelines. Madison lost her dad when she was young, so she had to pull her weight with her mom and her brother, Danny. Conroy had a hard upbringing while making a name for herself as a judge.

Danny, was arrested with drug charges. Judge Conroy is assigned to this case. Madison is trying to help her brother, all while figuring out if Judge Conroy is trying to help or use her as a pawn.

It had a satisfying ending. Gotta love a good thriller with twists that keep you turning pages non stop! Thank you St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the ARC.

This was my first Michele Campbell book and it won’t be my last! I was pleasantly surprised by the legal thriller, “The Intern.”

“The Intern,” is told from two POVs. The first is Miranda, a law student at Harvard, who idolizes her professor, Judge Katherine Conroy. When Miranda finds out her brother has gone to prison, and the person who put him there was Katherine, she decides she has to try to help her brother out, and takes a job working for the judge. While trying to help her brother, Miranda stumbles upon information that shows the judge is not the perfect person she believed her to be.

The other part of the book is told from Katherine’s POV. While the judge has her faults, the author does a great job of still making her root-able.

Overall, this is a quick read, with some fun twist and turns. It almost feels like a movie at times! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!