Affinities takes you on a rough, psychologically thrilling reading experience. As the events unfold you’ll find the pace quickens and your heart rate with it, which just adds to the thrill. Although the plot turned out to be nothing like I had imagined, it was far better and well worth the read.

For fans of the abstract where reality and illusion blend, and the illusion may actually be reality - this will keep you hooked. Took me a bit to get into it - so don't give up - it is worth it and moves fast once you get into it.

I wasn't sure what to expect when I started reading this & now that I've finished I'm still a little confused.
Although I enjoyed it I'm not sure what it was all about to be honest: someone dies and then comes back in someone else's body, but that person isn't aware of what's happening and has no control over it. I found it quite confusing at times, but hoped, by the end it would all become clear: it didn't. It's a real shame I can't give more stars because it really had potential.

Having found this title in the Read Now section of NetGalley, I just jumped in quickly because it said this was published in June 2023. Later I found out that this title was originally published in 2013 and that it is part one of a trilogy. In earlier reviews there is, besides the main character Andrew, talk of someone named Daniel, but Daniel has another name now, and I think it's more fitting.
Big surprise! And happiness, because I liked this one so much I put the other two titles on my 'want to buy for myself at Christmas' list.

What's so clever about this book is that is not obvious in what category it falls, so no matter whether you like horror, or a psychological thriller, you'll be surprised because there is something here for every reader. We start out with reading about Andrew, but before long it's clear there is much more to this story than just a man who wakes up every night at 3.14 not having the slightest idea why - and why he's so very tired and full of cuts and bruises. Slowly but surely we learn his story, and that of the other people that play a role here. But - not in a chronological order! And that for me is the strongest point in the book. There is no indicating in which year each chapter is set, or even what city or which month and so you have to find out for yourself how it all began and ends. Great, I really loved it.

Thanks to Netgalley and Hollis Thompson for this review copy.

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to review this book!

I agree that this is miscatergorised, would say this is more science fiction than thriller.

Personally I feel it took a while to get into and was one I really had to force myself to read.

I struggled with this one. At first I was excited to get into such an intriguing plot, but it didn't take long to realize that the blurb and genre labels were a bit of a ruse. This was a supernatural thriller. After adjusting my expectations I tried to enjoy the story. It wasn't terrible but lacked thrill, twists, etc.

I loved the premise but didn't feel that was what I really got. I went into it expecting a thriller but it kind of fell flat in that respect, if anything it verged on some personality disorder type plot that turned out be more supernatural! I wanted to like it, i really did...... but its in no way a thriller and as a supernatural fan, it lacked the backbone or actual explanation for how and why this was happening, how common it was, how the mum knew and the wife didn't and I just had a lot more questions than answers. Its also very character based and not a lot really happens and again, personally I don't like books that waffle on about descriptions rather than having events actually happen. I loved the start and the utter confusion you go into the book with but when you're expecting this thriller and get a weird book about soul swapping then it's a bit disappointing. In saying that, if you go into it knowing it's character based and about these 2 competing souls then I'm sure you'd love it because it is such an original story and could be really fascinating

Andrew hears voices. The voices begin to take over and control his body. They cause him to sleep all day long. He is only awake in the middle of the night. However, it is clear that he is also leaving his residence during the day. How? Who is making him do so?

This was an odd book. As others have stated, the first bit of the book really leaves the reader confused. However, based on the ratings from others, I thought this was going to be a lot more exciting! I found the book boring and did not care for any of the characters. I contemplated not finishing it at times. The description of the book is misleading, as well as the genre. I honestly would not classify this as a thriller. It lacked suspense, exciting twists or turns, or any plot lines that left me wanting more. If you are looking for a thriller, this is not it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Hollis Thompson for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.