DNF'd at 31%. This was not a thriller (or even a psychological horror). Thrilling aspects were teased in random moments, but there was no follow-through that was allow for truly thrilling or haunting feelings to take root. Instead, we have a protagonist who refuses to stand up for herself to her teenage daughter, routinely undervalues her husband who is actually trying to understand her grief, and is kinda contemplating having an affair with a random man she met at a PTA event. I'm not sure what this was supposed to be.

Thank you Netgalley for gifting me this book in exchange for an honest review.

This thriller/horror novel started out a little slow, but by the end, I couldn’t stop. I was trying to figure out the twists and turns along the way while also being exposed to new things I didn’t know I was scared of!

There were a few characters that I found annoying, but the plot and thrill kept me going!

K. T. Nguyen debut novel, You Know What You Did, is a psychological thriller that explored the unraveling of Annie “Anh Le” Shaw, a Vietnamese American artist, after the sudden death of her emotionally distant mother. This story densely dives into generational trauma, cultural identity and unresolved grief (which I completely understand).

I believe it offered a complex and compelling premise, and a very layered MC, I also felt the execution was a little uneven. The portrayal of Annie’s OCD is intriguing and definitely adds psychological depth and a lot of tension, it was a little overpowering and slightly overshadowed a lot of the plot. The narrative is focused on Annie’s internal struggles, which can resonate with some but seemed slightly repetitive. I think the story had interesting themes and a strong emotional core, its unique voice sets it apart. Rated up for 3.5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley, PENGUIN GROUP Dutton | Dutton and K. T. Nguyen for the eARC of You Know What You Did A Novel by K. T. Nguyen. Publication for this novel was Apr 16 2024.

I really enjoyed this book. It was very suspenseful and kept me guessing. I recommend reading this for sure!

Imagine being with someone do unhinged that they do malicious harm to anyone that might take any portion of your affections from them... THAT is Annie Shaw's story that I read about courtesy of #Dutton, #PenguinRandomHouse and #NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. Character development was good but I wanted better for Annie throughout and don't feel like she really got that in the end...

Did not get to read - have way too many books on the shelf. Need to clear some out. Hope to get to this one in the future though.

There was definitely potential with the storyline of this book, however I felt some areas dragged on when it didn’t need to. This as my first book by the author so was not sure on writing style when going in. Overall the book had enough twists to keep me interested enough to finish, but it was not my favorite.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advance copy of You Know What You Did by K.T. Nguyen in exchange for my honest review and opinion. HOLY HECK this is one crazy, suspenseful book! I loved every single twist and turn that happened throughout this entire book. You will not be able to put it down once you start so clear your schedule!!!!

You Know What You Did was brimming with so much tension it was hard to put this one down. With an unreliable narrator and so much at stake, the suspense was real and my empathy for Annie was strong. The ending was extremely satisfying, but I would caution readers to check the trigger warnings. This book was unsettling in all the right ways (for me), but could be harder to read for others.

You Know What You Did explores events throughout the life of Anh Le (Annie). Annie and her mother left Vietnam as refugees, which is explored some thorugh flashbacks. The book mainly takes place in the year that Annie's daughter, Tabitha, is a teen, her mother dies, and Annie's obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) becomes more intense. The book includes both mental health representation and Asian American representation, which I think were done well.

One key challenge I had with the book was the character development. I didn't feel like I knew Annie, and I couldn't tell if this was intentional as an untrustworthy narrator angle, or if it was unintentional and the author just didn't really connect with the character to bring her to life. I did enjoy the exploration of Annie's friendships, but even these seemed superficial.

Annie is honestly just not a great main character. It almost felt like we were supposed to pity her, but she wasn't the type of woman I aspire to be and therefore it was difficult to feel anything. She was very reliant on her husband, while simultaneously stuck in a cycle of blaming him for everything. Annie does acquire a therapist in the book for her OCD, but really I think they should have explored more of her attitude.

I also thought the ending was pretty predictable. Sure, there were little pieces that I didn't forsee. But honestly, the big reveal, there was no chance it was anything else. There were absolutely no red herrings, the twists involved basically only two characters, and so as long as you were paying attention you could figure it out. Furthermore, the book felt way too long and boring. There wasn't a lot of thriller elements, aside from mentions of exotic bug species.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my review copy of this book.

Interesting read, explores the binds of mothers and daughters through the lens of trauma. Had some unexpected twists, if a bit convoluted.

This one didn't click for me, the writing was great. The story was compelling, but there was just something that felt ultimately off and i can't quite put my finger on it. i feel kinda bad about it :\

A powerful exploration of the consequences of choices, "You Know What You Did" is a must-read for those who enjoy gripping narratives that challenge perceptions of morality and friendship. Nguyen's skillful storytelling ensures that readers will be left contemplating the complexities of human behavior long after they turn the final page.

2.5 stars rounded up. Slow, repetitive and just too long but it did all wrap up nicely without leaving any loose ends.

I am usually not a thriller fan but this was one of the best I’ve read! Especially being familiar with some of the areas. I didn’t guess the plot twist early on, and seeing the parallels between the MC and their trauma (and how THEY didn’t see it manifesting) was definitely interesting.

This was a great psychological thriller debut. It was well written and kept me entertained from start to finish. There were so many twists and turns in this one & i wasn't expecting any of them. I enjoyed that we got to really see how Anh Le's mind was thinking & processing everything.

3 ⭐️

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC of this book!

This was an intriguing premise and was instantly drawn to it, however I did feel like this book was a lot longer than it needed to be. Also a bit jumbled with the way some parts were written and found myself backtracking a couple of times to see what I had missed.

TW: child abuse, and animal abuse

This was a fairly impressive read for me. I love me an intense thriller! First few chapters were slower to get into, but it picked up pretty well after that. I do very much enjoy a book where I can feel myself getting emotional or worried and stressed along with the MCs.

Overall I appreciated how atmospheric the author's writing was and how vivid the more horrific imagery was. I think what fell flat for me was the thriller plot as the beginning of the book felt like it was setting up a completely different type of character exploration. As a debut novel, I was impressed, but wished that the thriller aspect had more nuisance,

I Know What You Did by KT Nguyen had me hooked from the start—secrets, drama, and a twisty mystery that kept me guessing. If you love thrillers with messy friendships and dark pasts, this one’s a must-read!