Let me just start off by saying I normally love this authors books. This one for me was just not it. I was enjoying it up until the end. I listened to this book in less than 24 hours. Obviously it kept me intrigued enough to continue. I thought all the book terminology was awesome as well. Being a reader I could relate to all of it. Now lets talk about that ending. Honestly it was just bad. I didn't think it was a 'twist' at all. It honestly left me angry and questioning what I had read.

3.5 Stars

Lena is part of an online group of book influencers. They all decided to meet up for a weekend getaway to finally see each other in real life. However, from the start of the trip, Lena felt that something was not right. There was a weird interaction in town. The friend who planned the trip dropped out at the last minute. Also, the neighbors' behavior was odd. Things became more concerning when Lena thought she saw one of the neighbors being murdered through the window. The group called the police, but when they arrived, they didn't find anything suspicious. Was Lena hallucinating? Did she genuinely witness a murder? Is there something going on with this town? As the story progresses, things only become more bizarre and inexplicable.

While the premise was not particularly new, I still found it an entertaining read overall. However, I must admit that the big reveal at the end left me a bit unsatisfied. Although it was not as gripping or mind-blowing as some of the author's other novels, I do think that fans of thrillers will still enjoy it. Overall, it is a decent read, but if you are looking for something truly exceptional, I might suggest trying one of the author's other works.

***Thank you to NetGalley, Kiersten Modglin, and Dreamscape Media for graciously sending me the audiobook to review. As always, all thoughts are my own.***

3.5 stars rounded up to 4. I loved the idea of book influencers being the main characters. This was so twisty, and it was a great listen! The author is great in everything I have read by her so far,

A group of book influencers gather for a weekend getaway to collaborate and relax, but all does not go according to plan. Things start out with the host not showing up and the the mysteries continue to build from there. Once Lena witnesses a murder at the neighbor's house, the group is drawn into a tangle of secrets that must be unwound. Can these 6 influences trust each other enough to get out alive?

You'll Never Know I'm Here does not live up to previous Kiersten Modglin books I've read. The writing made this read more like a young adult novel which made it harder to take seriously. The plot, especially the ending, left a lot to be desired and was quite farcical. In regards to the narration of the audiobook, the reading was too dramatic to be enjoyable and sounded like a melodramatic soap opera.

Refined and extremely creative are the adjectives I use to describe this book.
It was also a story that gave me butterflies in my stomach, because I love books, and I'm part of a group of book lovers - The Besties. And although we haven't met in person yet, like in this book, the story felt very familiar to me.

A group of Book influencers decide to get together and move beyond the digital connection they have, and meet in person on a weekend, in a place far from everything.

The problem is that the thrillers they love to read so much. It went from fiction to reality and a lot of murders started to happen around these book influencers.

I simply loved and devoured this book.

Bookstragrammers this book is for you.

I have no idea how to rate this 🤣🤭.
I loved it. I.... Hated it 🤣 it made me worried...
I can't say much with our spoiling it. It's definitely her popcorn thriller.
Drama with twists at the end.
Thank you for to netgalley, dreamscape media and kmod for this ALC.

This was the first book I have ever listened to or read by Kiersten Modglin, and I quite enjoyed it.

I love books about books. And this audiobook combined several different aspects of things that just make something really enjoyable when you listen to it. A book about book, with characters who all love books, with a plot involving books. What a combo. For me, it was like a hot drink next to a warm fire watching the snow fall. Corny illustration, yes. But that's what the sound of this book was for me. I wish every narrator could narrate like Stacy Gonzalez, CJ Critt, and others. With the passion that makes you feel like you're there in the thick of it.

It is set in the middle of nowhere, but influencers and bloggers who decide to meet up. think this is the best place to be for their get together. This is the first time several of them meet in person, and two of them aren't off to the best start.

This book is a quick read. The plot is nice and simple to follow., and with a shorter book that is what it ought to be. It is a little difficult to do a deep dive into character development, but I think the author did a pretty good job at helping us get a handle on the main character and secondaries. At one point in the book there is a little bit of chemistry between two of the characters, and the way the author has written, combined with the narration, it honestly felt like I was in the room.

I think I would have liked this a little more if there was just a little more to it. I honestly cannot put my finger on it, and don't get me wrong. I respect the hell out of those who write and put the effort into the books that they do. But this book almost felt like a really good simple sandwich. All the key ingredients are there, and it tastes great, it is just missing a dressing or something, but you're not sure what exactly. And that is how I feel about this book.

Would I suggest listening to it, ABSOLUTELY. Reading it sure!

Six book influencers meet up in real life for the first time at a big house in the middle of nowhere, and then...nothing happens for the first half of the novel. And when it does, it is just the neighbors arguing. Then things speed up a little, but the whole storyline is pretty far-fetched and not so suspenseful. I did enjoy the book influencer aspect, so if you're one of those, it might be fun to pick up this novel for that reason, and the narration was also great.

Entering into a thriller world of book influencers is such a fun entry point on this novel. The characters are relatable and enjoyable to follow along. Even in the slower moments of the story, the plot and wonderful world push you forward, not wanting to stop. The ending is heart-pounding and kept me up way too late, lol and that epilog? So cute!! :)

Kiersten Modglin, once again, does not disappoint! This book about books is a good twisty mystery that kept me guessing until the end. As I am a person who is a huge reader, and reads and watches (BookTok, etc) book influencers, I could totally relate. At a few different points in the plot I thought perhaps it was predictable, but then it turned around and wasn't what I thought at all. Well developed storyline and is very well written. The narrator, at times, was a bit too shrill - but not enough to take away from the compelling story.

Modglin does it again! She never fails to write the most addicting thrillers. I loved this one especially because of the themes around book influencers. It was so fun to experience their reading getaway weekend with them. I also enjoyed the side characters personalities and banter. The plotting was fast-paced, and things once things started getting weird the suspense really builds. It kept me guessing the whole time and I was so invested. The romantic tension, enemies-to-lovers, was really fun. The ending went a little off the rails, but I appreciated the intention behind it. I didn't love the narrator for this one as much as I did for some of her other books. The voice came across a little forced, and didn't sound natural. But I loved the story and I’ll read everything she writes!

I am sorry - this one wasn't for me.

What Worked:
Concept of 6 book influencers coming together for a weekend getaway
Fast, easy listen - 6 hours on audio

What Didn't Work:
Everything Else
First of all, the title has nothing to do with the story? Did I miss something?
Characters supposedly in their mid 20s but read like YA characters - someone even said "Hey kids" to them at one point
One-dimensional characters & underdeveloped plot points
The twist or reveal or whatever you want to call it - ick!
The last line...eye roll

I feel really bad about this one - kudos to the author for trying to make a message out of the reveal but that just didn't work for me and I literally said "REALLY" out loud. This just didn't work for me. I see the author has a ton of books and some very loyal fans so I may be an outlier but oh this one just was rough.

Thank you to Netgalley & Dreamscape Media for this advanced listen in exchange for my honest (sorry!) opinion.

I’m a huge Kiersten Modglin fan but this one just didn’t hit as well as others for me. Overall, it was pretty mid. It’s not my least favorite from her but it definitely wasn’t anywhere near my favorite.

I was really excited about the concept for this one with it being about book influencers who meet up on a trip. But, the main storyline seemed a bit lackluster and the twist ending didn’t deliver. Seemed to be more focused on making a statement about a controversial topic (won’t say what as to not spoil the ending) than anything. I think the epilogue was supposed to be a funny silly gesture between the characters but it actually seemed kind of mean?

I listened to the audiobook of this one and I also just wasn’t a huge fan of the narrator. She failed to convey the characters emotions well and I wasn’t a fan of her switching voices constantly for all the characters.

*Thank you to NetGalley and DreamScape Media for the ALC of this!

I was interested with the bookstagrammers meeting up for the first time in real life storyline. That’s where it really ended. Some of the characters were annoying. I’ll say the audiobook didn’t help that fact either. When the narrator would switch up their voice it just didn’t help. I didn’t care for the twists or the ending as well.

I wanted to love this. I love Kiersten. Unfortunately whodunnit thrillers are just not my thing. Overall it was fine just nothing I’m going to be thinking about in a few days.

I have become a big fan of Kiersten Modglin’s books. The way she writes always keeps me interested and I find them to be quick reads, but this book was a big miss for me.

The beginning started off well, I liked the idea of the book influencers meeting up for a weekend getaway. I found most of the characters forgettable/interchangeable.

The twist was…so strange. It was so bizarre, not at all what I expected. I also hated the main character’s business decision in the epilogue. I think it was supposed to be a cute thing she was doing but in real life it would be mean.

I was also not the biggest fan of the narrator. She had a lot of energy and I appreciate that more than monotonous reading, but it was a little over the top.

Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

Wowww! From the very beginning I was hooked on this story. The narrator did a phenomenal job with the voice for each character. I love all of the books by this author. They are always easy to read and entertaining. Definitely recommend to all my fellow thriller lovers.

6 Book influencers plan a getaway to hang together, read and make content! How fabulous, what a fun idea. I wish I had been a book influencer when I was younger ....

Like all vacations-gone-wrong, they are the last to know that there is an issue. The house is located in a small town, very far away from any transportation. No easy uber, no nearby restaurants. Their host, the man who pulled it all together is absent due to a death in the family. The group is still game, however, and have a fun first night. When they look over next door...they are a little afraid of what they see.

I loved 90 percent of this book and you will too! I see the metaphor of it all, but it did't quite work for me. I would still highly recommend to all influencers, Kmod fans and vacation gone wrong fans! #StacyGonzalez #dreamscape #Kmod #Keierstenmodglin

Audiobook Review:

You’ll Never Know I’m Here by Kiersten Modglin

My rating:
3/5
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A group of 6 book influencers finally have a chance to meet up and are staying at a house together for the weekend. When the organizer of the event randomly cancels and the group starts to hear weird sounds throughout the night, they realize something is not quite right.

I really liked the concept of this story and was super intrigued to see where the story would go. However this one was not my favorite compared to the author’s other books. Kiersten Modglin has become one of my favorite thriller authors and I have gotten to know her normal style of books and this one felt a little more over the top than the others, besides one called the Dinner Guests. This felt kinda similar to the writing style of that one.

I didn’t love the narrator for this audiobook. I felt she didn’t quite capture the emotions of the characters or went a little overboard with some of the voices. While they were not my cup of tea, you might enjoy it!

Overall while it still was an easy listen, the overall story was just a bit too over the top for my liking, but it could very well honestly be a view point for some people out there, so nothing really shocks me anymore!

Thank you Dreamscape media and netgalley for the ARC. This will be published on February 27th, so if you want a fun almost campy thriller, add it to your TBR!

You’ll Never Know I’m Here👀
By Kiersten Modglin🏡

Review✍🏻

The idea of this novel, which revolved around book influencers getting together on a holiday, really appealed to me. Books about books are something that I adore. For me, this got off to a fairly strong start, but it started to drag after a while. The plot just didn't seem to make a lot of sense to me. I thought it was a miss overall, but it had some nice moments.

Book about book lovers📚
Thriller🔪
Suspense🫣
Mystery⁉️

2.5 stars
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