Loved! So well written! This is definitely one of my favorite reads this year. It was a true thriller. The legalese was so on point (I had no idea that Michelle Campbell, the author, went to law school but that certainly explains why). The mafia/mob representation was interesting without stealing the scene or story of the book & truly shows how Kathryn’s character ended up in her position while she was a true moral & honest person. Really enjoyed this book, as I do any book by Michelle Campbell. If you enjoy suspense or thrillers, pick this up & you’ll be “thrilled” you did😁

An internship with a federal judge, especially one you have long looked up to and admired, is a coup for an ambitious law student. Madison Rivera is thrilled at the unexpected offer from Judge Kathryn Conroy. However, the timing is not the best, as Madison's brother, Danny, has been arrested on drug charges, and has been pressured/coerced into pleading guilty. Madison learns that Judge Conroy is the judge handling the case, which presents a host of problems, as it is illegal to attempt to influence the decision of a federal judge, so she cannot really advocate on her brother's behalf to the judge, but also, if she tells the judge that her brother has been arrested on federal drug charges, she will likely lose the internship opportunity as well. Madison withholds that information, planning to share it soon, when the proper opportunity arises.

However, Judge Conroy finds out before Madison is able to tell her. The judge is the subject of a federal corruption investigation. She has been involved in a range of criminal activities, albeit not entirely willingly, and the individuals who are controlling her are also keeping a tight watch on her, and those with whom she associates. She wants to escape, but she has already lost someone important to her during a past attempt to escape, and she has people she needs to keep protecting. Madison's efforts to help her brother and help the judge will put her in the crosshairs of both federal officials and the organization pressuring Judge Conroy. Neither one can be fully honest with the other nor fully trust the other, but Madison and Judge Conroy will have to work together to save themselves and the ones they love. In addition to all the machinations currently, the story goes back and explains how Judge Conroy ended up in her current situation. The story has lots of twists and turns, and some pretty good surprises.

I was so excited to receive this as I read her other books. This story is very different from her other books. I felt this was all over the place with mafia, police and court all combined kind of reminds me of Law and Order. It’s not bad but it’s different from her other books.

Madison has wrangled an invitation to an internship working for Judge Kathryn Conroy. A judge with a reputation. But Madison has a connection to the judge that no one knows about. Beginning your new career with a secret is never great, but the judge has secrets of her own.

Madison’s brother, Danny, is in prison for drugs. None of us think he did anything, but he is terrified of Judge Kathryn! Right away you get the sense that this is messy. A judge on the take from the mob? Maybe.

When Danny goes missing after accusing the said judge of improper conduct, Madison digs deeper into her. What she finds is confusing. Is she crooked? Is she a victim?

They could join forces or they could just kill each other.

This was not my favorite by this author. It kept to the formula though.

NetGalley/ October 03, 2023, St. Martin’s P

I have read all of Michele Campbell's books, and "The Intern" is my favourite!

"The Intern" is fast-paced and suspenseful. The characters all have things to hide, and sometimes there is a fine line between right and wrong, or doing the wrong things for the right reasons.

The book is divided into parts, narrated by the Intern, Madison, and the Judge, Kathryn. I wasn't crazy about Madison in part 1: she seemed too self-centered and full of herself, but she grew on me. I loved the dynamic between Madison and Kathryn. It was interesting to see their relationship develop and evolve. The book deals a lot with friendships, family relationships, loyalty, and trust. A great weekend read!

I would like to thank St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book!

#NetGalley #StMartinsPress #TheIntern #MicheleCampbell

The.Intern is a good, fast paced and very exciting read. There are a lot of secrets and deceitful things going on. I enjoyed thois book and I hoghly recommend it.. I received a complimentary copy of this book via NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

How does a person decide whom to trust? Madison Rivera, the main character in The Intern by Michele Campbell, thinks of Judge Kathryn Conroy as being above reproach. Even a gentle warning from a friend doesn't slow her down much. Madison wants to believe in the woman she's put up on a pillar.

And that is where the wild ride begins. Madison accepts the internship offered by Judge Conroy, not disclosing that her brother has just been sentenced to prison for a drug offense. The secrets, the weird rules, the inconsistencies begin to pile up-- on both sides.

Suddenly Madison is in danger. Deciding whom to trust becomes even more critical.

I enjoyed Campbell's previous book, The Wife Who Knew Too Much, also dark and exciting. The only other book I can liken to The Intern is The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen.

I couldn't put it down. I read the whole thing in less than a weekend because it was just that good.

I enjoyed this book. There was action, twists and turns that kept you reading. I wish I didn't have to put it down as much as I did because I would've finished it fast! liked the back and forth between Madison and Judge Conroy. I felt bad for the Judge and the situation she was put in. She trusted her Uncle Ray and he threw her under the bus by using her education and place as a judge. She was young and naive and just wanted a good education! Too bad that meant she owed the debt back to Ray....

Madison was a likable character as well. Her perseverance to find out what happened to her brother and who framed him and why.

I loved the last 1/4 of the book. The relationship development between Judge and Madison was really sweet. Their trust got stronger and they were willing to risk their lives to help one another. I enjoyed that!
Great read.

So good! I really enjoyed this read! Will purchase more from this author. I was kept guessing throughout the book

I wanted to love this book and give it a 5/5- it had the makes of stories I love. The plot was there, the characters too, it just felt very rushed. I wanted to know the characters and their stories a bit better to give the story additional context. It felt a bit like a movie adaptation of a good book- the storyline was there but it was just slightly lacking.

This one started off super strong but quickly became convoluted, repetitive, and implausible. But I found it compelling and readable enough to finish it. I feel like it could use a good editor - some of the passages read very stilted. I think I mainly kept reading because I had just visited Boston and really loved it there. It’s worth a read but it’s not earth-shattering.

Thanks to St. Martin’s for an advance copy of this novel. All opinions are my own.

“But sometimes, mutual suspicion can make for a solid partnership.”

Harvard Law student Madison Rivera is flattered when charismatic law professor and Federal Judge Kathryn Conroy asks her to interview for an internship. She’s quickly hired and falls into a complicated web of secrets far more dangerous than the one she is hiding herself. Madison is hoping to get information about her brother Danny’s drug possession case. Kathryn was the judge who sentenced him and Danny is convinced she (and everyone else involved) is corrupt. Then he disappears and the fun begins. Madison and Kathryn are both in over their heads, are not sure who their real enemies are and must learn to trust each other if they are to survive.

The Intern is a breathtaking wild ride! Told from the viewpoints of both women, the plot is fast paced, full of suspense and impossible to put down! Kathryn’s backstory explains a lot and makes her a sympathetic character. She and Madison share a love of family that has complicated their lives. The Intern is a must read! 5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press and Michele for this ARC.

Thank you, NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this ARC.

WOW! I always enjoy Michele Campbell's books and this one was no exception! I couldn't put this book down. It really wasn't what I expected and there were so many twists that it kept me on my toes. As I was reading, I kept thinking this would be a great movie. I wish I could go into detail but I'm afraid that would give too much away.

I only gave 4 stars because I wanted the ending to be a little longer, yes that is how much invested I was into the main charcters lives.

There’s a lot going on in this book. Harvard law student Madison gets the job as being an intern to Judge Kathryn. Madison’s brother is in jail for drugs but he was framed. A lot of crooked things going on throughout this book. Lots of secrets too. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this early release in exchange for my honest review. To be published October 2023.

Action packed, it had me gripped from the very beginning. Madison is a law student and is applying for an internship with Judge Conroy, a judge she holds in high regard. But, in her application, she neglects to list her brother as a sibling as he was charged with a drugs crime. He insists he is innocent and Madison is keen to help him. But if she is caught not declaring her brother, she could lose her job.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This was sharp and thrilling. Great plot and the characters were very well written. This book kept me guessing and I have no doubt it'll be at the top of everyone's TBR.

I am so glad I hung in there on this one. I was tempted to tap out simply because I'm not a fan of mafia/mob twists. Once this one got going and things started to unspool, I was riveted. It was complex and twisty and intriguing. A book that you can simply get lost in as you watch everything play out.

Thank you to NetGalley.
I enjoyed the Intern, interesting storyline and characters, not my usual psychological thrillers, but enjoyable
Story about crooked judges, police etc.
Would recommend

This story wasn’t quite what I expected and felt like there were too many plot holes to get into. I liked the dual story/narration, but the ending seemed too convenient and didn’t sit right with me. It was a fast read and fairly well written so overall, a decent read.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Fast paced, interesting, and well written. I enjoyed the clever plot and the outcome of the book, which I did NOT figure out.

Michelle Campbell never disappoints. She creates characters that you become invested in as well as their stories. The Intern was another winner that I flew through in 3 evenings. I highly recommend this book to others.

Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC.