This book was okay but not one of my top
Thriller reads as it didn’t grab me in the way I like a book to. I’ve read several books by Kubica and this one was an average for me.

Thanks to NetGalley and Park Row for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

I received an ARC of this novel from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Wow. The storyline is convoluted. It was believable until it wasn't. I love the first 3/4 of the novel, but the conclusion was too over the top for me.

3.5 ⭐️

Megan is a recently divorced single mom who works as an ICU nurse in Chicago. We meet her right after she’s assigned to care for a young woman who seemingly attempted suicide and an old high school friend who’s in trouble returns to her life.

I had mixed feelings about this one. It almost felt like two separate stories that eventually did come together, but I wasn’t very compelled to find out how. There were a lot of random things that made sense later, but in the moment were just confusing.

The twists at the end were shocking and I didn’t see them coming, so definite points for that. The storytelling was unique and the timeline wasn’t what I expected, but that turned out to annoy me more than intrigue me. Because of the way it was told, it didn’t even feel like a thriller until the last couple of chapters.

The book was fine, but it didn’t grab me in the way that many thrillers do. I’ve read several books by Mary Kubica, but this was probably my least favorite so far.

Thanks to NetGalley and Park Row for an early copy, which was free in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to Netgalley and HarperCollins for an eARC of this book. All opinions are my own.

I personally think the best part of this book was the middle. There was a lot of action happening, an awesome plot twist, etc. The beginning was a little slow, and there were slow moments throughout the book as well which is standard for this author. There was a lot of repetition that could've been cut out. In terms of the ending, the main villain was very predictable and seemed to downplay and take attention away from something you think would be a major plot point in the book, but ends up getting no resolution. There's characters introduced that just don't come back. In general, there's just too much going on with multiple plots, and none of the characters are really likeable. Like I said, the one thing that made me like this was the plot twist in the middle. It's not Kubica's worst, but also not the best.

Mary Kubica never disappoints! I have read all her books and they have all been amazing and intriguing thrillers. Kubicas newest thriller She's Not Sorry was no different and an easy 5 star read. I was hooked from the first chapter and could not stop reading until I had figured out the plot. The twists were jaw dropping and unpredictable, the setting was dark and errie! 100% recommend

Mary Kubica is one of my favorite authors whom I have not had the chance to meet, but every time she releases a book, I need it right away. This is why She's Not Sorry came out on April 2nd and I listened to it on April 9 😁 This was a very twisty tale that kept surprising me even though I knew something was up the entire time. I may have had my suspicions, but a few things shocked me completely, and I loved the quick pacing and slow unraveling of secrets and lies. Meghan was not a particularly likable character for me, and honestly, I didn't really care what happened to her. I am not saying this because it made me not like the book, not at all and it isn't a negative, but it definitely made me feel this recklessness that fueled my desire to find out what would happen next.

The audiobook is narrated by one of my favorites, and I loved Andi Arndt as our MC Meghan. Her narration as a whole was flawless and she's got one of those voices that I could listen to 24/7 and never get tired of it. She brought the emotion in the book alive, and I could feel it in her words. I loved how the title of She's Not Sorry played into the overall theme of the story, and while there was no big ah-ha moment for me, I got it completely. The ending itself is a bit open-ended which I thought fit perfectly for the storyline, and I will be over here hoping certain things... IYKYK. I will admit it got off to a slow start, but I thought the majority was excellently paced and it kept me curious in a way only Kubica's writing can do.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC of "She's Not Sorry" by Mary Kubica.

"She's Not Sorry" by Mary Kubica is a total nail-biter! It's a psychological thriller that grabs you from the get-go and doesn't let up until the very end. The story kicks off with Mia Dennett disappearing after a night out with a guy she met at a bar. But as the investigation unfolds, you realize there's way more to the story than meets the eye.

What makes this book so addictive is how Kubica crafts these characters who are just dripping with secrets. You're constantly trying to figure out who's telling the truth and who's hiding something. And with each chapter ending in a jaw-dropping twist, you can't help but keep reading.

But beyond the suspense, Kubica dives deep into themes like identity and the consequences of our choices. It's like a rollercoaster ride through the dark corners of the human mind.

Bottom line? "She's Not Sorry" is a wild ride that'll have you guessing until the very end. Kubica knows how to keep you hooked, and this book is proof of that.

Mary Kubica never lets me down! This one gave me whiplash! The twists just kept coming! Now, it did start off a little slow, but once it picks up........ sit down and hold on! Meghan is an ICU nurse and single Mom. An attempted suicide patient is brought in, and the trouble begins. Now one does need to pay attention as there to be several different plotlines going on but stay with it! It's best to go into this one blind so I'm just going this leave it at this. I highly recommend this book and all of her others.

Thank you to #NetGalley, Mary Kubica and Harlequin Trade Publishing | Park Row for this ARC. All opinions are my own.

"She’s Not Sorry" delivers a gripping narrative of secrets and consequences, weaving together the lives of single mom and ICU nurse Meghan Michaels with the enigmatic Caitlin, whose traumatic brain injury hides a deeper mystery. As Meghan delves deeper, the line between ally and adversary blurs, culminating in a suspenseful climax that keeps readers guessing until the very end. With its well-drawn characters and intricate plot twists, "She’s Not Sorry" is a compelling read that will leave you questioning everything and everyone.

*Thanks to NetGalley for the review copy.

This book was SO good and so hard to put down! The ending was rather fast but we already had a resolution before that so it didn't bother me. I was so surprised by the twist even though I suspected one aspect of it. There was so much going on in this book! Loved every second of it.

This really bummed me out. I loved the title and concept of this, but it was so slowly paced. It took around 70 percent of the book to get somewhat good just to have a crappy ending.

dnf'd 15%. the start of the book is so predictable and eye-rolly. i read the plot and was really excited but didn't even want to continue.

★★★★☆ 4.5/5 stars rounded up

▷ Read if you like :
-morally grey characters
-medical thrillers / ICU nurse MC
-Chicago settings
-jaw-dropping twists
-serial killer storylines
-complicated mother/ daughter relationships

▷ my thoughts
Mary Kubica can write a damn book. This was SO twisted in the best way. It had everything I look for in a thriller - perfect pacing, suspense, misdirection, morally grey characters & twists on twists on twists.

When I tell you I was suspicious of literally every character at one point or another - I had so many theories but no amount of guesswork could have prepared me for the mother of all plot twists! I'm still trying to pick my jaw up off the floor.

I think the author really captures the fear women have just doing everyday things alone, how we always have to have our guard up. And as a healthcare worker, I loved ICU setting & really felt the medical aspect was well done.

My only complaint was the ending - just a little too open for interpretation for my taste but otherwise this book was fantastic! I will 1000% be getting a physical copy for my shelf. Add this to your TBR immediately - You will not be sorry you read this one

Thank you to @htpbooks, @htp_hive, @marykubica, + @netgalley for the opportunity to read this arc ◡̈

She’s Not Sorry
Mary Kubica

4.5⭐️

in a reading slump? need a page-turner that you can’t put down? wanna see how many times you can gasp at a book?

🩺 an ICU nurse juggles raising her teen daughter, healing from her divorce, a new friendship with an old friend, and a critical care patient at work
🤨 palpable eerie-ness and suspicion all around while getting to know the characters
📖 early in, it felt similar to the creepy vibe from One of the Good Guys bc of all the relevant real world fear
👀 omg getting to part two and then some was the most jaw-dropping, gasp-inducing ride I’ve had in a while
🫢 I will always keep reading Kubica’s books to chase the high Local Woman Missing gave me THIS COMES PRETTY DANG CLOSE
⚠️ please check content warning before jumping in

ok reading the book itself is so fun but re-telling someone else what’s happening is also an added bonus!! this book! I couldn’t help telling my husband each new detail as I was reading it!! safe to say, we were both shocked!

thank you HTP Books for the e-ARC!

Really enjoyed this book! It’s a good thriller.. it’s a slow burn but the twists are worth it. I also realized the author does some foreshadowing that I only realized later on. Great read !

A well set-up thriller with a few great twists! I totally enjoyed it and am going back to read some of her older works after reading She's Not Sorry.

There was a lot happening here. I like the twisty turns, I didn’t really guess where it was going. And the ending was ?!?. A good read.

Thank you to NetGalley, Mary Kubica and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the free ebook in exchange for an honest review.

This was a read that seems like not much is happening at first, but I felt through it and I didn’t want to put it down. That first chapter had me hooked and I needed to know what was happening and which person was responsible. This was twisty and delightful.

This thriller was very slow for the first 80% and then finally picked up for the last 20%. During the first 2 acts, there are 3-4 seemingly very different plot lines going on, a couple of which come together and turn out to be connected, and another which makes zero sense and is just thrown in on the side (Luke kidnapping the woman's daughter Sienna??? That made absolutely no sense at all, nor how it all played out - that his wife would just randomly call the woman and tell her she thinks her husband isn't coming home and is kidnapping her daughter. This just isn't realistic in any sense.)
Then it isn't tied up at all whether the ex-husband knows his ex-wife killed his current girlfriend and if he's seeking revenge, we're just left to our own conclusions about this... I hate when books "leave it up to the reader" which means the writer just basically skipped out on doing the work to finish the story. I dunno, I've liked other Mary Kubica books but this one did not deliver. At least I finished it.

Thank you NetGalley for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.

She’s Not Sorry by Mary Kubica is a thriller novel for the pretzel lovers out there. I mean seriously, I could only picture the main character in the shape of a pretzel when I was finished with all the twists and turns this book had to offer.

Meghan Michaels is a single mother raising her teenage daughter on her own after a divorce and doing everything she can to protect them both with news stories nightly of women being attacked nearby. Meghan works as an ICU nurse so she puts in long hours leaving she or her daughter home alone quite often so she knows she could never be too safe for them both.

Meghan’s newest patient at the hospital also is hitting quite close to home for Meghan with a young woman brought in after an attempted suicide. Meghan has also always been the type to help all those around her whether they are patients, coworkers or friends so Meghan also extends a hand to an old friend in need despite everything else swirling around in her life.

When finished reading She’s Not Sorry by Mary Kubica I jokingly nicknamed this one the book of never ending twists. Perhaps a bit much for some this one certainly kept me on my toes as I thought I had a few things figured out a few more twists came and laughed in my face anyway. This one did start off feeling like it was going to totally be a slow burn but that quickly changed along the way and then turned into a rollercoaster by the end. My advice, hang onto your hat and enjoy the ride with this one!

I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.