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!

You Know What You Did by K.T. Nguyen is a gripping and emotionally charged debut thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The story follows Annie “Anh Le” Shaw, a first-generation Vietnamese American artist who appears to have everything—success, a beautiful home, and a loving family. However, when her mother, a Vietnam War refugee, dies suddenly, Annie's carefully constructed life begins to fall apart. Her past traumas and obsessive-compulsive disorder resurface, and soon, the line between reality and her terrifying thoughts starts to blur.

As a prominent art patron disappears and the investigation points to her, Annie's mental state deteriorates, and she finds herself in an even darker situation—waking up next to a dead body, with no memory of what happened. Desperate to protect her daughter, Annie becomes caught in a web of lies and confusion, unsure who to trust or what is real.

Nguyen masterfully combines heart-pounding suspense with deep, nuanced explorations of identity, trauma, and family. The story doesn’t just focus on the mystery; it delves into the complexities of being a child of immigrants, dealing with mental health struggles, and confronting the legacies that shape us. With its sharp twists and richly developed characters, You Know What You Did is as much a psychological thriller as it is a moving meditation on motherhood and cultural heritage.

For fans of Lisa Jewell and Celeste Ng, this debut thriller is a must-read—a dark, twisting tale that will have you questioning everything until the very last page.

After her mother’s death, Annie’s seemingly perfect life begins to unravel as her OCD spins out of her control.

I mostly really loved this - complicated mother-daughter relationships, generational trauma, the seedy underbelly of suburbia, morally grey female characters, aaand I don’t typically like the unreliable narrator thing but in this case it worked perfectly. Oh my god and the imagery of the OCD compulsions had my literal skin crawling !!

The only piece i didn’t really like was the ending/reveal. It was kind of predictable but that wasn’t even the real problem. It honestly just felt like a totally different vibe and writing style from the rest of the book. It suddenly got super cheesy and over the top and idk, I just didn’t get it.

How did I manage to finish this? It was a very slow burn. I did like the twists but it did drag most of the time. When Annies mother passes away, her life begins to unravel. Any kind of mental health disorder is very difficult. I can’t imagine how hard it was for Annie to lose her mom and then deal with all the thoughts in her head. I didn’t really feel like it was much of a thriller. It just wasn’t what I thought it was going to be but I’m glad I was able to finish it.

Thank you NetGalley, K.T. And Penguin Group Dutton for the E-ARC!