Christina Henry always brings a page turner! These books are always easy to read, get sucked in and be suspended in the air waiting for the next jaw dropping moment!

This book was not what i expected. There were three parts, three main characters, all women who find themselves in deadly situations. I liked the first story more, a woman who had no memory and was in a stepford wife kind of situation. The other two were more horror situations. Eventually they came together and it became clear it was an us against them and will the good guys/girls win? It is more action than I usually like but think others will enjoy it

Heart pounding thriller that left me on the edge of my seat. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one. Definitely one of the best books this year.

WOW! This was my first Christina Henry novel and I am blown away! It was very creepy and intriguing. I found Celia's story the most interesting but all three women's stories will blow you away and how they intertwine.

I have read a few things by this author before, but this is definitely my favorite so far. This was a really creative story following three different women. I enjoyed Celia's story the most out of the three, but they were all pretty compelling. I also was genuinely so engrossed in the story and seeing how the stories intertwined--it was really cool to watch all of that unfold. The writing was really great and the pacing was also really good, I read a lot of it right before bed which wasn't great because I would stay up just thinking about what could happen next and how everything was connected. Super cool idea for a story and great execution!

So sick and twisted! I chowed this book right down in one sitting. Christina Henry never disappoints - her books are fanf@(#ingtastic.. I have to go now - must re-read all her other books.

Thanks to Netgalley and PRH for the free copy in exchange for an honest review..

This book was unique! Part 1 started off with Celia's story. She wakes up not remembering her daughter or her husband. Shes being framed for Murder.  Part 2 is Allie's story. Her birthday weekend was hijacked by her best friends boyfriends. They go camping and it turns into a camping trip from hell.  Part 3 is Maggie's story. She wakes up in an arena and has to complete the obstacles and make it to the end to save her daughter who has been kidnapped and held hostage.

I loved the 3 short stories in one book. It reminded me of the kind of books I read growing up. The books that ignited my love of reading. But, this was you know  the grown up version. Y'all the 3 stories merged in to one!!! How neat is that?!? I really enjoyed this book. The writing was easy to read and each story line had depth making me forget I was reading a short story. I read this for stretches in the car and while we were waiting in line at Legoland. Perfect book for that IMO.

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WOW! This is my first Christina Henry novel and I am blown away. What a creative book! It was super creepy and intriguing. I found Celia's story the most interesting but all three women's stories will blow you away and how they intertwine. I don't want to give anything away just read it, but maybe not before bed like I did because you won't be getting much sleep!

Celia finds herself trapped in someone else’s life. Allie’s birthday trip turns into a slasherfest in a cabin in the woods. Maggie is kidnapped and made to play a dangerous dystopian type maze game. All three women find themselves in situations reminiscent of their favorite fiction- and are fighting to survive. What is really happening and is it possible to make it out alive?
How does Christina Henry come up with these things? This is a page turner! Love her work!!
Thanks Netgalley for the ARC- my opinions are my own.

WOWZER! I was blown away by this book! It is action packed and has your heart racing wondering what is going to happen next. It is unpredictable and full of shocks and twists. I binge read the book in one sitting as I didn't want to set the book down.

Celia wakes up and doesn't remember her life. She has a daughter yelling at her and swears she has never seen her before and a husband she doesn't recognize. This one gives off creepy Stepford wife vibes and you just wonder how did she get here?

Allison has a birthday girls weekend planned with her friends. Brad shows up to drive them to beach and next thing she knows she wakes up near a secluded cabin in the woods. This one gives off scary slasher movie vibes.

Maggie wakes up in a shipping container with 9 other women. This one is a twisted Hunger Games/Maze Runner vibe with who will make it out alive. She just wants to get back to her daughter and you feel the panic in her fight to survive and will scream at the horrors she has to go through.

This is one fast paced, action packed, twisty thriller you don't want to miss.

First book by this author and I will be looking for more.

I requested a digital copy in order to sample the prose on my phone (since I don't have a eReader) before requesting a physical copy for review. My review will be based on the physical ARC I read (if I qualify)

I loved the premise of this book, the idea of being thrown into a book genre. However, it wasn’t my favorite of Christina Henry’s books. It read a bit like a YA novel. Overall though, I think it would be a good book for someone wanting a different take on a mystery thriller novel.

Have you ever read a mystery book, and thought I could have figured this out way quicker than the MC did? Well, prove it.

This book was so unique in its plot! And I honestly didn’t know where it was going and what was actually happening until the very end. It was SO GOOD! You have 3 different women, all waking up in 3 very weird situations, and the more they look at the tiny details of where they are - the more things just don’t make sense.

I absolutely devoured this book in one day, but I had to sleep on it because wow. This book talks about the things women have to endure, as well as privilege. This is a must read and I can’t recommend it enough!

Thank you @berkleypub and @netgalley for the arc in exchange for my honest review.

Pub date: November 2023.

In this novel, three women’s stories converge in a unique way. Celia wakes up with no memories, only a husband and daughter she doesn’t recognize. She quickly realizes things aren’t right, but she doesn’t know who to trust. Allie is heading on a birthday weekend trip with her two girlfriends and their boyfriends. She thinks they’re going to the beach, but instead is surprised to find their getaway is now at a secluded cabin in the woods. Maggie awakens tied to a chair, forced to participate in a series of games with other women, their loved ones have been kidnapped, and only one will survive. Will the three women survive their stories? How is it all connected? You’ll have to read to find out!

I loved this thriller! It was such a fun combination of tropes and familiar stories that ultimately come together at the end. The book is made up of four sections. Celia’s is a spin on the Stepford Wives, The Truman Show, and Don’t Worry Darling. Allie’s story pays homage to The Cabin in the Woods, Scream, Halloween, and The Strangers. Maggie’s story references YA dystopian stories like the Hunger Games, 5th Wave, and Maze Runner. I loved how the characters referenced all of these popular books and movies, and they ultimately become a big part of the storyline. If you are a fan of these familiar thriller tropes and stories, you should read this book! It was such a fun thrill ride with a feminist twist. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough!

Thank you to Christina Henry, Berkley Publishing, and Netgalley for the arc in exchange for my honest review.

This was my first book by Christina Henry but it definitely won't be my last! This was such an intriguing and cleverly written book! Christina Henry showcases incredible creativity as readers are taken on a fast paced, exciting whirlwind of a ride with 3 different scenarios that will leave you with multiple theories and your mind racing.

We start off with Celia's story, which has very Stepford Wives vibes. Celia is a very interesting character right off the bat because she is very intelligent and suspicious about the Truman Show like circumstances right from the get go. I loved the overall theme of these women out-smarting the villains. Right when Celia's plot hits the peak, we are taken to Allie's story.

Again, Allie is an extremely intelligent character. I absolutely loved how Christina Henry broke the fourth wall with all the discussion and action around usual tropes, character roles and plots existing in popular slasher films. It read almost as a satire of each different genre, it was so insanely clever I kept being amazed at how uniquely brilliant this entire book was. We follow Allie through her own story, and once again, as soon as the plot hits it's peak we are are taken to Maggie's story.

Maggie's journey pulls elements from popular dystopian novels, including The Hunger Games and Battle Royale. Maggie faced moral dilemmas that added to both the growth of her character and the overall plot of the entire story. With each individual story, the intensity seems to keep getting higher and higher and although each separate scenario are uniquely different, each main female character is built up as a very intelligent and resilient person, having the reader cheer them along through each of their struggles.

The fourth scenario has all 3 main characters meeting for the first time and merging together into one timeline. I could have kept reading this book for many many many more chapters. The writing was intriguing, the characters were bad ass and instantly likeable, the concept was brilliant and the suspense was spot on!

This book takes readers on a thrilling and captivating journey through its gripping plot lines, weaving together the stories of three remarkable women who find themselves in dire circumstances. Each storyline brings a unique flavor to the narrative, evoking different movie genres and paying homage to iconic films.

From the moment I delved into the pages, I was immediately intrigued by Celia's storyline, which combines elements of Stepford Wives and Truman Show. It transported me into a suburban wife's life filled with echoes of a forgotten identity. The parallels to Olivia Wilde's "Don't Worry Darling" added an extra layer of excitement, although I couldn't help but imagine Celia in the role played by Florence Pugh.

As Celia's tale intensified, the author skillfully shifted the focus to Allie, a young and skeptical woman thrust into a terrifying situation with her mismatched group of friends in a secluded cabin. The nods to movies like Cabin in the Woods and Friday the 13th injected an extra dose of tension and nostalgia, keeping me on the edge of my seat as I wondered who would survive the night.

But the surprises didn't end there. Just as I thought I had unraveled the mysteries within the cabin, the narrative took another thrilling turn, plunging me into Maggie's harrowing journey. Kidnapped and forced to partake in a deadly game, Maggie's experiences echoed the intensity and survival themes found in popular dystopian tales like The Hunger Games and The Maze Runner. The moral dilemmas she faced added depth to her character, showcasing the complexity of human nature even in dire circumstances.

Eventually, these interconnected storylines converged, creating a tapestry of suspense and intrigue. However, while the book built tension masterfully, the revelations and conclusion left me wanting more. The ending felt slightly rushed, leaving a desire for a more satisfying resolution. An epilogue could have provided additional closure and tied up loose ends.

Despite the somewhat underwhelming conclusion, the book excelled in executing its multiple storylines, and the characters were brilliantly portrayed, particularly with a focus on feminist empowerment. The strength and resilience displayed by the three women left a lasting impression.

As an avid reader and a fan of Christina Henry's works, I eagerly anticipate diving into more of her controversial and Alice in Wonderland-inspired creations in the near future. I extend my heartfelt thanks to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for granting me the opportunity to embark on this action-packed journey through a digital reviewer copy, in exchange for my honest thoughts.

Wild and fast-paced, a truly engaging, fun read. The idea for the story was original and fascinating. I breezed through this one very quickly. Recommended.

4 stars

Wow! This was my first time reading Christina Henry, but it won’t be my last. This was definitely an exciting read. It was non stop from the beginning. It was so fun and easy to read, that I had trouble putting it down. I highly recommend this if you’re into the thriller type books!

Christina Henry's Good Girls Don't Die is a non-stop thrill ride that once again demonstrates the author's range and creativity. Seldom does any author manage to reference so many popular books, directly and indirectly, without trampling on their own story or confusing the point, but here they're used to guide the reader's expectations, which are promptly subverted so that each surprise or twist achieves its fullest potential.

It's difficult to describe the plot without spoiling something, but this book will be like candy for readers who enjoy mysteries, thrillers and speculative fiction--satisfying and hard to put down.

Good Girls Don't Die has a thematic overlap with Naomi Alderman's The Power, and readers who enjoyed that book should get a lot out of this one. Strong female characters are authentic and complex enough without dragging down the pace, the action scenes are well done and believable, and transitions are seamless. For a story that will defy expectations at every turn, characters that keep you engaged on every page, and thrills like world's best amusement park, grab Christina Henry's latest.

A conspiratorial thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for the ARC.