Thank you to Netgalley and Flatiron Books for an ARC copy of No One Can Know.

I read Kate Alice Marshall's last book What Lies in the Woods, and it was just "meh" for me, so I thought I'd give her another chance with this newest title. I've come to the conclusion that her writing style is just not for me. I had a difficult time connecting with any of the characters and am SO over the reoccurring "I witnessed a murder in my childhood but repressed the memories until it's convenient for me to remember" trope. Unfortunately, another "meh" review from me. 2.5 stars.

Juliette, Emma, Daphne are three sisters couldn't be more different. Juliette is the parent-pleasing perfectionist, Emma is the rebellious one, while Daphne lives in her own little world. Unfortunately they were all raised in an abusive household and were present the night their parents were brutally murdered. When Emma returns to her hometown years later questions resurface and dark family secrets are revealed. The mystery of their parents’ murders just may be revealed...that is if they don't become victims themselves....

I really enjoyed this murder-mystery/whodunnit/thriller, and of course I'm always a sucker for an unreliable narrator! The story is told from each of the sister's POV and in a "then and now" timeline. I loved that the three sisters had very distinct personalities and responded to their traumatic upbringing each in their own unique ways. The ending was SO twisty that (NGL) I had to pause and reread. Overall a great book! Thank yo NetGalley and Flatiron Books for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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I recently read [book:The Only One Left|181181914] and I kept thinking about that book while I was reading this one. Overall the story was pretty good, though I liked the childhood versions of the sisters better than the adult ones. This is one though that if I think back on it in a few months I'm not sure I'm going to remember much about it (especially how the parents died since the story keeps getting changed).

Kindly received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I’m making another bad confession…

I found “No One Can Know,” to be a mediocre thriller. This storyline is not new, three sisters, obviously murder, and even more obvious, secrets. The story is told from the 3rd person, with three very different POV’s. Also, the story vacillates between then and now, in other words, past and present.

It’s not that I don’t like these type of stories, I wouldn’t have requested this particular book otherwise, it’s just this story fell short in character development, pacing, and resolution.

I did not like even one of three sisters, and I couldn’t have cared less for the outcome of their lives. I wasn’t invested at all, the characters were one dimensional and very hard to develop any feelings for, including hate.

I so wanted to be pulled into a mystery and twisty thriller, but the story is more depressing than atmospheric, and be warned, abuse is present, mostly parental, and I found this to be more tragic than twisty.

Thank you NetGalley and the Publisher for an eARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

I absolutely loved "What Lies in the Woods" and was super excited to be lucky enough to recieve an arc of this book as well. This book does not disappoint is another super fast-paced thriller told in multiple timelines and POVs. This sometimes gets confusing when an author tries to introduce so many characters and we are jumping between timelines, but this was not the case for this book. It was easy to follow and added to the suspense of the mystery.

There truly were so many secrets and I was left guessing till the very end. I was wrong, I thought I had it all figured out, but similar to her last novel, she had another twist coming and the final reveal was satisfying.

I will absolutely continue to read KAM's work and I look forward to this being released to the general public so I can recommend it to all my friends!

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC of this book. This was a fabulous read!! This author is new to me and I can't wait to get my hands on more of her work. This storyline was told in multiple POVS and multiple timelines. So well done!! Fast paced who done it with great twists!! Highly recommend

Three sisters, two murders and too many secrets.

Told from three different 3rd p/POV’s while alternating between past and present, No One Can Know showcases all aspects of a typical thriller: secrets, lies, greed, betrayal, trauma, murder…

While I felt this story wasn’t entirely original, I still thought the premise was solid.

The most frustrating issue for me was the characters & their lack of development. I’m sure I’m far from alone when I say I need to feel some sort of emotion towards the “cast” I’m reading about. Whether it’s love or hate, etc., I need to FEEL something, anything...

And unfortunately, I felt nothing for any one of these three sisters. I was not drawn to them in any sense of the word. I didn’t much care where they ended up in the end…🥴

That said, I have read and enjoyed Marshall’s work before & I will, without a doubt, continue to do so going forward.

Thank you NetGalley and Flatiron Books for this arc in exchange for an honest review.

Pub date: 1.23.2024

I loved this who-dunnit thriller, KAM kept me guessing until the end! Trust no one!🤣 thoroughly enjoyed this book and I’m grateful for the ARC.

This book was just what I needed! If you enjoyed What Lies in the Woods, then you should enjoy No One Can Know, too. This book does move at a faster pace than What Lies in the Woods though. This book is told from multiple povs. There's 3 sisters and two murders, and a cover up. I was kept guessing until the very end. You're kept guessing in part because you'll love to hate the sisters. Thank you to Kate Alice Marshall for writing a wonderful book, Netgalley, and Flat iron press for the ARC

"No One Can Know" was a relentless rollercoaster of intrigue and suspense, the author's skillful pacing left me on the edge of my seat anticipating what other mysteries lurked in-between the pages.

From start to finish I was constantly forming whodunit theories as the story twisted and turned with unexpected surprises. I was able to form the correct assumptions but it didn't detract from the book in the slightest bit.

This book is a must-read for anyone who enjoys books in the Mystery Thriller genre.

Thank you Kate Alice Marshall, Net Galley and Flatiron Books for providing me with an ARC of this book!

Wow, what a wild ride. Thank you to Net galley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book. Emma, along with her two sisters, survived the murder of their parents 14 years ago. Told in alternating perspectives from all three sisters, past and present, we learn that facts aren’t always facts. Emma was always suspect number one. She has built a new life but is now back for circumstances beyond her control.
I literally devoured this book in less than twenty four hours. I’m not usually a multi-0
perspective fan, but it worked in this book. I truly guessed and second guessed my way through the story. This author has become one of my go-to for a well written mystery. 4 1/2 stars.

The husband doesn't seem to mind the secrets his wife has kept... at least in the beginning of the book. Holy twists and turns. These are the stories I love. Well done by Marshall. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. Five stars.

I started to read this book and I couldn't put it down. The secrets, the intrigue. I love dual timelines in a book. This book is worth your time.

Three sisters with a boatload of secrets between them, including what really happened the night their parents were murdered? Cue the intrigue of this plot.
This was SO GOOD. It was probably one of the hardest books to put down that I’ve ever read. I love that it kept me guessing every chapter, and I absolutely love the writing style. My only complaint was that there were a few times I became confused with the narration, being that we have POVs from all three sisters that alternate between past and present, but sometimes present chapters would include the past, or past chapters would include present. So I found myself double checking which one I was reading a few times, but it was so minimal when compared to how great this book was.
This is definitely a fast paced thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat the entire time. I can’t even begin to explain how much I appreciated the way this story help my attention the entire time. It never felt slow, or like there were parts that didn’t matter much, it was just truly one of the best books I’ve read. Every time I thought I had it all figured out, I was second guessing myself by the next chapter.

4.5 stars. I truly loved this book so much and I would highly recommend it to anyone.

Huge thank you to Flatiron Books and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this arc in exchange for an honest review.

No One Can Know has so much potential — a main character with a murky past, an atmospheric house, and an unsolved mystery — but it fails to take off. The beginning is very ominous, but focuses more on the past than what is happening the the characters in the present. I wanted to be pulled into a creepy narrative, but it didn't really grab me.

Another heart-throbbing, twisty whodunnit murder mystery meets a delicious psychological thriller concept from Kate Alice Marshall. The story lures you into the complex lives of three sisters whose world changed forever after the tragic night they found their parents brutally killed. In order to survive the incident, they formed a lie and hid the ugly truth.

The eldest daughter, Juliette, is obedient, dutiful, and a mother's pet. On that fateful night, she appears in someone else's clothes with wet hair. The younger teenage daughter, Daphne, is peculiar, observant, and shows sociopathic tendencies. She always hides behind shadows to become invisible and was the one covered in blood that night. The middle sister, Emma, discovered them in front of the dead bodies and helped them stick to a timeline while covering their tracks that might implicate one of them in the murders.

However, the strange fact is that the officers pointed at Emma as the prime suspect. They believed that she and Gabriel, her mentor's grandson, were dating and killed her parents when they disapproved of their relationship. The officers never found enough evidence to put them behind bars.

Emma and Daphne were sent to foster care, while Juliet went to college and cut off her connection with her sisters. The three sisters tried to adapt to their new lives by reinventing themselves and applying new coping mechanisms. Emma chose to marry Nathan, who proved to be loyal and supportive during another tragic incident in Emma's life. But now, she must face her dark past as a chain of unfortunate events leads them back to Arden House, where she left after being presumed innocent of the murder investigation. Nathan loses his job, and the money they collected to buy a new house, as Emma realizes she's expecting her first child.

Upon returning to her childhood home, Emma realizes that the townies are still holding grudges and have not forgotten the brutal incident. She faces vandalism and more serious threats than expected. The murder case remains open, and vindictive officers still want her to confess to the crime. Her husband's suspicious behavior and her estranged sisters' unexpected visits open a Pandora's box of secrets her entire family kept from her.

Emma, now focused on protecting her own child, has no intention of covering for her sisters this time. She embarks on a journey to find the real murderer, even if it puts her own life at risk and forces her to delve into more family secrets.

This smart, riveting, and well-executed thriller had me hooked from the beginning, especially with the dysfunctional relationship between the sisters. I connected with Emma, but at times, she frustrated me, and I wanted her to stand up for herself.

JJ and Daphne also frustrated me at times, but their struggles were understandable as they dealt with their own demons stemming from an abusive upbringing. Daphne, in particular, gave me chills, resembling a mix of Dexter and Dahmer.

Despite my dislike for some characters, the pacing was intriguing, and the conclusion was thrilling. I highly rate this book with four blazing stars and eagerly look forward to reading the author's next thrilling novel.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Flatiron Books for sharing this digital reviewer copy in exchange for my honest thoughts.

No One Can Know has so many twisty turns that will keep you guessing! I thought the author did an amazing job giving such distinctive personalities to Emma, Juliette, and Daphne. I liked how each had a very different method for coping with their parents and how each had a different read on their parents’ needs and wants. The plot kept me engaged throughout the novel and constantly guessing on how everything went down. Our narrators in this book are highly unreliable and they fooled me right through the end. I liked this one even more than What Lies in the Woods! It’s sure to be a hit.

Thank you to NetGalley and Flatiron Press for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

Holy twists and secrets!!! I simply could not keep up with them. This was a fast-paced thriller that will leave you questioning everything. Just when I thought I had it figured out, I was thrown another bone to chase. I have to admit to being somewhat confused at times though. The narration was told in the POVs of Emma and her two sisters, then and now. Sometimes the author would include the present with the past and vice versa, so it was a little hard to keep track of when these moments actually happened. After rereading, I was able to make sense of it all, but they did distract me from the flow of the story. All of the characters were shady af. You had no idea what secrets they were hiding. Emma seemed like a weak FMC at first, but throughout the story my viewpoint changed. The ending was mind-numbing, literally. My brain is still mush. Think of how you would feel if you were a pinball bouncing erratically on tilt. That was how this story ended. I would have liked to have some closure regarding Addison, but that's just my preference. There was a lot going on in this book and I think that the author did a brilliant job writing this novel and revealing clues a little at a time to hold the reader's interest. A few minor quirks, but overall, a thrilling read. I loved it!

Thank you to the author, Flatiron Books and NetGalley for allowing me digital access in exchange for my honest review!

I really enjoyed What Lies in the Woods so I was super excited to get my hands on an advanced copy of No One Can Know!

No One Can Know is a fast paced thriller that will leave you guessing until the very end. Just when you think you figured things out, another twists surfaces. There are twists and turns up until the last page. I love when books are written like this. I was so sure I knew who the killer was, but I was completely wrong! Another great thriller by Kate Alice Marshall!

Thanks to Netgalley and Flatiron Books for a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.

“No One Can Know” is a story about three sisters, two murders, and too many secrets to count. Emma hasn’t told her husband, Nathan, much about her past. He knows that her parents died and that she hasn’t spoken to her two sisters, Juliette and Daphne, in years. When Emma and Nathan lose their apartment, Nathan gets laid off, and Emma finds out that she’s pregnant, Emma confesses to Nathan that she jointly owns her parents’ house with her estranged sisters. They can’t sell it, but Emma and Nathan can live in it. Returning home to the small town of Arden Hills means that Emma must reveal her secrets to her husband. The house wasn’t just their family home—it is also the place where her parents were murdered. And some people think that Emma did it. Emma and her sisters have never spoken about what really happened on that fateful night. As Emma returns home for the first time in years, family and small-town secrets are revealed.

This was my first time reading one of Kate Alice Marshall’s novels, and I really enjoyed it! This book is told from the points of view of Emma, Juliette and Daphne, alternating between “now” and “then.” While the story is mainly told from Emma’s perspective, I appreciated that we also got to learn more about her two sisters and get inside their heads. It made the story more enjoyable because I never knew who was lying and who was telling the truth. With short chapters and cliffhangers, this was a quick read and a page turner. Just when I thought I had figured it all out, there was another twist. I truly had no idea what was going to happen next, right up to the very last page. A fun mystery that I highly recommend!

This book will be published on January 23, 2024.

Thank you to NetGalley and Flatiron Books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.