I definitely judged Courier by its cover and it didn't disappoint. A short and sweet novella with a top tier creep for a narrator. Giving “You” vibes but make it British. I'm thinking twice about ever ordering something that needs my signature at delivery.

I expected more of a horror story (and obviously if this were real life it'd be terrifying) but enjoyed this psychological thriller. The twist was a bit predictable but satisfying nonetheless. There were bits of humor and lots of talk about grief, which gave the story much more depth. If you want a quick, unsettling read, give Courier a go!

This one started off a little slow, because you’re reading about and getting to know this courier who just seems a little “off.”

As the story progresses you’re like whoa, this reminds me of “YOU” with all of the stalking.

However, there’s a nice ending that was pretty satisfying.

An all around solid novella.

A horror story that jams in an amazing story into a small package. The story and plot is tremendous and it has great characters. Superb writing and I wish it was a longer story. I want dive further into this story and setting of this story. The Author has a bright future in this genre.

Disclaimer: Thank you NetGalley and Lighthouse Books for this review copy and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This was the perfect twisted novella of my dreams and it could most definitely cause you to never wanna leave your house again! Or not be so chronically online. The twist was fantastic and I hadn’t even predicted it, it came so naturally yet abruptly. You should definitely give this a try!

Totally creepy in the best way. Reminded me of the book You and all that creepy stalkery goodness. Looking forward to reading more from this author.

Courier by Zoe Rosi was unputdownable! Read in one sitting, Courier will introduce you to the unhinged and creepy in surprising ways through great sequencing. Loved the book from start to finish and the cover is soooo good!

Actual Rating: 3.5/5.

What a crazy little novella I have stumbled upon here. Just when you think you're getting into a regular stalker story, it turns on its head and we turn into a "You" like affair. It's baffling what lengths people will go to on their quest to make the people they stalk fall for them, or even just see them. Rosi expertly weaved a crazy love story together with an obsessive stalker to achieve so much in so little pages. Then left us all on an epic plot twist into one heck of a conclusion.

Thank you to NetGalley, Lighthouse Books & Zoe Rosi for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. Perfect for fans of Caroline Kepnes' "You" series and C.M Guidroz's "It's Me, Charlie", Courier is available now.

Have you ever given your delivery drivers a second thought?

Above lays the question that permeates throughout the new novella by Zoe Rosi, called Courier. An interesting and somewhat shocking tale of lust, desire and more.

Courier is told through a first-person perspective, and that person is Bob. He’s a 50 year-old delivery driver from the UK, who had to take that job after his store closed down. Bob — who says he can pass for 44 — doesn’t like to deliver to 19 Summer Close, because he always hears yelling and screaming. The book picks up as he’s wondering about who lives there.

Unfortunately, that day’s route requires a delivery to that home. Even worse, it’s an age restricted package, meaning it requires a signature. When Bob goes there at the end of his shift, he meets the owner of the home (Nathaniel), and sees his wife and child cowering in the background. His gorgeous wife, Natalie, that is.

Seeing them like that makes Bob feel like they’re being abused, and setting sights on the wife makes him become obsessed with her. What follows is a tale of obsession and lust.

This is a somewhat shocking book, but it’s not gory. It’s unhinged though.

Going in, I was looking forward to a good horror novella. While the end result was more of a thriller, I still enjoyed what I read. This is a good novella, and a thought provoking story. It won’t be easy to forget.

If you’re looking for something different, check out Courier by Zoe Rosi.

This review is based on a copy of the book we were provided. Receiving it did not sway our opinion.

3 Stars ~

Thank you NetGalley for the chance to read this ARC in return for an honest review.

This was a fun short little novella about Bob, who is a courier. One day he sees a damsel in distress, and he can’t stop thinking about her and how he feels like he’s the only one to save her from her abusive husband and for his efforts, of course she will fall in love with him.

This was a great little read, some flaws in Bob’s plans but enjoyable for what it was.

Hooked from start to finish. A chunky thriller read with a satisfying ending. You gotta watch out for those "Bob's". Especially the ones that study you when you're not noticing. I'd love to read more from Rosi; an author with definite promise.

Wow, I did not see that coming at all! I devoured this book in one sitting. It definitely gave me 'YOU' vibes in the best way. From start to finish, I was hooked.

Fun little short read. Every wonder how much your delivery drivers know about you? They can see the packages you get delivered, might even be able to see what it is they are bringing. And they creep up outside, they can see in windows and hear your dog bark or your kids scream or your alarms going off from an overcooked dinner.

Sometimes a horror story just hits right. In the time of Amazon, Instacart and DoorDash, I see a lot of the same delivery drivers up and down my block bringing packages and food. I love that this one will make me wonder how much they are observing and obsessing about when they drive down my block again. Such a fun, disturbing read. I was hooked from the first chapter and I loved the twisted ending!

A huge thank you to the author and publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.

This was a wonderfully done psychological thriller novella. I thought it was a great use of the dangerous side of loneliness and desire. It does a great job of building tension and creating realistic characters. It was a scary concept overall and worked perfectly. Zoe rosi has a great writing style and can't wait to read more.

I thought this was a typical stalker story but was I wrong. The twist totally got me and I ended up really liking this novella.

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Publication date 30th January 2024.

This is the second book I have read by this author. I have also read 'Someone's Watching Me' which I would also highly recommend!!

LOVE, LOVE, LOVED THIS FAST PACED, CREEPY, DARK AND MOND BLOWING NOVELLA!!

WOW!!! If you are looking for a dark, chilling, creepy and unforgettable short story then courier is the book for you!!! Bob is a courier. One of those many people out there delivering packages every day. You have more than likely met many this week. Do you even remember what they look like? Do you remember them? Well Bob remembers what he sees when he delivers his package and Bob won't forget. Considering this novella is just 117 pages Zoe absolutely rams those pages full with darkness, creepiness, stalking, violence, tension, suspense and one heck of a twist that I would never have seen coming!!! A huge congratulations to Zoe for that one!!! It is getting harder and harder to surprise me but my jaw hit the floor when I came to the end!!! This is one of those absolutely amazing books that you will devour in a couple of hours but will stay with you for a very long time!!! Zoe has taken an everyday job, and every day situation and with her absolutely fantastic imagination and brilliant evocative writing skills brings a absolutely fascinating, intriguing, captivating and horrific short story that will have you hooked!!! I'm not going to go into the storyline anymore as I'm a bit worried ill give something away and I don't want to spoil it for future readers. I do want to say a HUGE WELL done to Zoe on the plot which is absolutely unique as well as intriguing. Grab your copy of this fantastic book today, you won't regret it!!

Clear your schedules and turn on the lights before diving into this spine chilling page turner!!

The characters were well realistic, well defined and jumped out of the pages. I can't say much at all without ruining it for others but considering this is a novella rather than a full length book Zoe still manages to do an amazing job of creating well defined characters that you dont only see in front of you as your turning the pages but you may even see in front of you every time you open the door!!! It is so hard to say what I feel without giving anything away but I went from feeling one way about Bob and feeling sorry for him to having him giving me chills and staying with me for a long time for all the wrong reasons!! He also definitely makes you think more about who your opening the door to and what you put online!! Bob is definitely a character I won't be forgetting any time soon and considering how many horrors and crime books I have read that really does go to show how brilliant Zoe is at creating memorable characters!! Grab your copy of this chilling novella today and see what you think of Bob yourself!!

Well done Zoe on yet an absolutely successful page turning read! Talk about goosebumps!!! Absolutely brilliant and the exact reason why you are one of my favourite authors!! Here's to your next success whether novella or novel 🥂!

Overall a unique, creepy, dark and unputdownable novella!!

117 pages

This book is just 99p to purchase on kindle, free with kindle unlimited and £6.99 in paperback via Amazon at time of review which I think is an absolute bargain for this book!!!


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An intriguing and compelling novella that delves into the mind of a not so normal courier. I definitely couldn't put the book down and will be exploring the author's other works.
I highly recommend this book... You'll definitely look twice at any delivery person who knocks on your door!

Thanks to NetGalley and Lighthouse Books for the opportunity to read an advanced digital copy of “Courier” by Zoe Rosi. This is the first novella I’ve read by Ms. Rosi, and I plan to read more of her books. I loved this novella. Bob, a local courier, delivers packages to a house, and the husbands always signs for the packages. He happens to see a beautiful woman in the background peering behind the husband, whom he assumes is an abused woman. Bob becomes obsessed with her, wants to save her, and stalks the family. The story is told from Bob’s point of view, and he tries to do everything he can to covertly insert himself into her life. He is creepy, thinks he’s cunning, and assumes no one notices his stalking. Is his arrogant assumption correct or incorrect? The conclusion of the novella was explosive and unforgettable. I thought I figured out how the novella would end, but I still found it shocking. I thought about Shakespeare’s quote, “Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when once we practice to deceive.”

You can’t go wrong reading "Courier" by Zoe Rossi, which has a publication date of January 31, 2024. Courier is fast-paced, entertaining, and thought-provoking novella.

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Courier
By: Zoe Rosi
Publish Date: January 30, 2024

Thank you to NetGalley, Lighthouse Books, and the author Zoe Rossi, for the advanced copy of Courier.

I loved it! The suspense and creepy feeling throughout the book-where is this going to go? How will this play out? Will they meet? Does he see her? Does she see him? Constantly anticipating the next page while you are quickly finishing the page you are on! Short chapters that lead you directly to the next.

Blending into the background......Have you ever noticed your delivery man- UPS, Fedex, uber, Amazon?...So many people who may see you, but make you wonder....do you see them?

Pick up this captivating read if you are looking for something to perk you up .... and make you check behind your back while you read it!

Such a fast paced and gripping story! I started it and couldn’t put it down. The suspense was maintained throughout the story and then the ending! Fantastic. I don’t want to give details, because you really just need to read it yourself. It’s such a fun and intriguing read, that I’d hate to spoil it! So much story succinctly packed into this novella.

I loved this short story. I'm a fan of the show ‘You’ so starting this book really had me feeling the same. Great pace and nice to crawling into Bob’s mind. Very nice twist at the end! Recommended for someone that loves murder mysteries but can’t wait for the ending to unfold.
Thank you NetGalley, and Zoe Rosi for a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.