SHE’S NOT SORRY hooked me right away. I enjoyed that the plot was much different than other books I’ve read — an ICU nurse finds herself entangled in the mystery of what happened to one of her patients.

When the big twist happened, I was SHOCKED 😮👏 from that point on, I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough!! The suspense and twists kept me guessing. So much was happening that I didn’t know what was a clue and what was trying to throw me off the scent.

As always, we had a blast discussing this at book club!

“She’s Not Sorry” was a slow burn thriller. Before the plot twists came, I was curious as to how all the characters would tie together. I think there was a lot of suspense and doubt put in Caitlyn’s parents and brother, just to end up not addressing them much in the end.

I will say that the book had me engaged, but I don’t think it’s Mary Kubica’s best.

If you like plot/twist thrillers, and slow burn books, I would recommend!

Thank you to NetGalley, Harlequin Publishing and Mary Kubica for an ARC in exchange for my honest review!

OMG this book was addicting and amazing!!!!! I could not stop reading it. I love this author and I highly recommend this book.

This is such an interesting thriller and one I highly recommend! Nothing is at it seems as we follow Meghan's attempts to solve what really happened to Cailtin. Was she pushed? Did she jump? What in the world actually happened? This book is fully of tense moments and twists until the very end- I highly recommend!

she is one of my favorite authors. I’ve read everything she’s written so far. my one criticism is that the scenarios are very far fetched. Despite that I loved the book. It is after all fiction. It kept me reading into the night I finished the book in two sessions. As always thank you NetGalley and the publisher for providing this advanced copy to

I struggled with this one. Picked it up several times and could not get into it. The first 70% was boring and I am only using this to a 3 for the last 30% which was ok. I felt like all the twists were very predictable and overall this was just ok for me. I really like this authors previous books but this one just was not for me.

Thank you Netgally for this ARC.

An ICU nurse deals with a treacherous patient, daughter and past.
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Meghan is a divorced mom struggling to raise her teenage daughter and manage her career as an ICU nurse in Chicago. When a friend from high school pops back into Meghan’s life at the same time Meghan is dealing with a tough patient in a coma at work, she feels overwhelmed and struggles to keep her private life separate from her professional life. A string of females being attacked in Meghan’s neighborhood ratchets up her anxiety until there is a breaking point.
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I usually adore Kubica’s books but this one was kind of all over the place. Too many threads and I’m not sure why they were all included other than to try and throw the reader off. I was bored most of the book until about 3/4 the way through. Has anyone else read this one?

CW: suicide, sexual assault, death, murder, divorce, domestic abuse, cheating, gaslighting, toxic relationships, alcohol, unwanted pregnancy

3.25 ⭐️

I love everything I have read by Mary Kubica! This was no exception! I will agree it did slow after getting me hooked, but I was genuinely intrigued by the plot and characters and ate it right up.

2.5 stars

She’s Not Sorry by Mary Kubica  is a psychological thriller about a nurse who gets overly involved in the life of a coma patient.

First, let me thank NetGalley, the publisher Harlequin Trade Publishing - Park Row and of course the author, for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

 
My Synopsis:    (No major reveals, but if concerned, skip to My Opinions)
Meghan Michaels is a single mom to a 16-year old daughter, Sienna.  She is also an ICU nurse.  She's a busy woman, who tries to keep her work separate from her home life.

One day, a new patient arrives.  Caitlin is in a coma, after having jumped off a bridge, and landing twenty feet below.    This woman really haunts Meghan, as her sister Bethany died that same way. When a witness to the fall comes forward, it appears that Caitlin may have been pushed.

Meghan finds herself questioning the actions of the family, and wondering who the unexpected visitor to Caitlin's bedside was.

Meanwhile, Meghan re-connects with a friend from high school who is going through a difficult divorce.  She is also very worried about a string of assaults in her neighbourhood.

 
My Opinions:
This book moved way too slowly.  As well, I didn't really like Meghan.  She was much too nosy, all while "caring".  I didn't buy it.  Actually, I didn't really like any of the characters.

This book is about lies and secrets, obsession and abuse.  The premise was so good, but I just didn't like the directions it went.  That, and the repetitiveness -- in particular the prologue later becomes an entire chapter.  And a lot of the medical details were explained a number of times (ie the insulin procedure).

However, around the 70% mark, there was a good twist...which was the saving grace for this book.  It would have been better if it hadn't come so late in the book.

 Anyway, this one just didn't hit home for me, although I won't give up on this author.

***This does contain a spoiler***

This is a typical Kubica thriller that hooks you in from the first few chapters. It keeps you wanting more and staying up late trying to see what happens next. The reason I did give this book 4 stars (maybe more of a 3.5) some of the character twists and plots remain unanswered, and some plot twists come together to quickly. Therefor leaving me wanting more.(what did have to Caitlins parents, her brother, did her mother really not commit abuse)?

In the book we are introduced to Meghan Michaels, an ICU nurse, newly divorced mother to one teenager who she shares custody with her ex husband. Megan is assigned to take care of a ICU patient who recently "jumped off" a local bridge. Caitlin (ICU Patient) is in a critical condition unlikely to survive , her family members for a bond with Megan and share deep family secrets of Caitlins dark past. Megan uncovers many stories and relationships involving Caitlin. We meet many other characters along the way with 3 other plots within book.

The story goes from there, bringing in many characters and plot lines (maybe two many), but it does keep you wanting more and turning pages! Deff binge worthy! Grab your beach your bag and head beach to enjoy the "beach read' of the summer!

I do love Mary Kubica and would recc this book!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing/Park Row for sharing this book's digital review copy with me in exchange for my honest thoughts.

Thank you to Harlequin Trade Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC! #NetGalley #ShesNotSorry

Meghan is a recently divorced ICU nurse and Mom to 16 year old typical sassy teenager, Sienna . They've recently moved to a new apartment and neighborhood and she reconnects with a high school friend at a divorce support group. She finds herself trying her best to help Nat get out of an abusive relationship while also juggling her moody daughter and caring for a new patient who jumped from a bridge but maybe was pushed? She tries not to get involved with her patients but can't help but wonder what happened. She is also increasingly on edge as women are being attacked in their homes in her new neighborhood especially with Sienna going home by herself after school. Weird things start happening in her building and she feels at times someone is following her and starts to feel like she and Sienna are both in danger.

Picked this up and didn't put it down until I had finished and found out what happened - it has more twists than a Pretzel! Just like I like my Thrillers!

I’m not sure where I sit with this one! I’ve seen 2 ⭐️ reviews and I’ve seen 5 ⭐️ reviews. I was hooked from the start, but then the pacing slowly fell short for me. Around 60/70% in I was wholly invested, though, and didn’t want to put it down.

I thought the twists were well done as I didn’t see them coming. I enjoyed the plot line, as well as the switching settings. Certainly there were a few threads left loose and a few plot holes, which accounts for the lower rating from me.

Overall I recommend it, but it’s not my top read of hers.

This book seemed to drag a little in the beginning but man did it pick up. the plot twist caught me by total surprise.

What a whirlwind!!
Mary sure did keep us entertained with She’s Not Sorry!
So many twists!
As a nurse myself, I appreciated the way she explained the medical jargon in the book! Made it more relatable and easy to follow!
I wish we got more or less about Luke, as it did feel like an unfinished story!
Overall I really liked it and gave it a 3.75!

My all time favorite book is by Kubica and I always have high hopes for all of her books but more often than not I get let down. Like this story, it was good but it wasn’t great. The first few twists were super easy to figure out and I called it from super early on, however the last twist definitely caught me off guard. I’d say the last 20% of this story was actually really good but before that the story had 3 issues going on but I just couldn’t really care about those stories or the characters. The patients story didn’t really pick up or get interesting until the father started talking to the nurse, and the random lady from her past coming up out of nowhere felt so planted it wasn’t even funny.

I’d say if you’re newer to the thriller/mystery/suspense genre then you’ll probably really like this. But for me it was just okay, or maybe it just wasn’t for me, but I would recommend others to read it because it could be more of what they’re looking for.

Guys, this was unfortunately another thriller miss for me.

rating: 3 STARS
genre: suspense, mystery
format: audiobook + digital

It's hard to write WHAT didn't work for me without giving away the plot - so I will just say, something in the twists and turns of Megan's narrative didn't sit right with me. But I know I'm in the minority on this opinion - so take it with a grain of salt!

I will say, if you can FULLY suspend your disbelief, then you will ABSOLUTELY enjoy this one.
The twist made me gasp out loud and question my sanity, so there's that!

This was a great thriller with a lot of twists I didn’t see coming. The only thing I’m not a fan of is some of the questionable choices that characters made, but those are the things that make the book what it is. I recommend to people who enjoy twisty thrillers. Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for an ARC.

This book has all the markings of a gripping page-turner that kept me glued to my seat. Following the story of Meghan Michaels, an ICU nurse and single mom, I was immediately drawn into the intense atmosphere of the hospital and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her patient, Caitlin, who suffered a traumatic fall.

Meghan's attempt to maintain emotional distance quickly crumbles as she becomes intertwined in Caitlin's complicated and perilous world. Each chapter peeled back layers of secrets and lies, making me suspect everyone and trust no one. Kubica brilliantly spins a web of deception that had my mind racing and heart thumping non-stop.

What truly set this book apart for me was its exploration of deeper themes like guilt and redemption. Meghan’s internal struggles added a rich layer to the mystery, making her more relatable and her predicaments more heart-wrenching.

Though I adored the relentless suspense and clever plot twists, a few loose ends and rapid-fire revelations kept me from giving it a perfect score. Nonetheless, "She's Not Sorry" is a solid 4 out of 5 stars for me. Definitely a must-read for thriller enthusiasts looking for a mind-blowing adventure!

She's Not Sorry, by Mary Kubica, was both riveting and disappointing. The plot has more twists and turns than can be easily imagined. It moves at breathtaking speed. But, I found the order of events difficult to follow. Frankly, after a couple of crucial "reveals" the first half of the book no longer made sense to me. I admit that there is a fair amount going on in my life, and it is entirely possible that the problem is mine rather than the plot's. Nonetheless, I hope I have a chance to reread this book. Thanks to NetGalley and Park Row for allowing me to read a digital ARC.

This book was all over the place. Was it domestic violence or a con? What happened to the $10000? I’m still wondering if it was Sienna and her boyfriend who did it. Caitlyn was so evil & I mostly thought she got what she deserved. I didn’t prefer Meghan and thought maybe she was an unreliable narrator. I did enjoy the revelation of how Caitlyn went over the bridge & the revelation of who was attacking women in the city.

Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Books/Park Row Books for a copy of this book. I did enjoy it.