4.5 STARS

As usual with all Kiersten Modglin books that I have read, they have me on the edge of my seat waiting for what is going to happen next and this book was no different.

When six bookish influencers decide to get a cabin to spend some time together, things aren't all as they seem. When the main character, Lena, which is whose POV we get throughout, keeps seeing suspicious things, things start to get crazy. But the problem is, the local police is no help and no one else seems to be seeing what she is seeing.

So what is really going on?

I will say that I did guess the plot twist in this book, and for once, I am not mad about it. I actually LOVED that I was right.

Can't wait to see what this author writes next.

KM has been a new favorite and I’ve quickly read nearly every one of her books. I was so excited to see and get this ARC.

Unfortunately it wasn’t for me at all. There was a section where I was interested (about the murder and two owners of the house mystery) but the wrap-up conclusion brought the whole book down for me. I appreciate the author trying to be inventive with a “cult” but yikes. I also thought the beginning was too d-list horror movie with all the cartoonish characters. There seemed to be a better way to create the atmosphere and town weirdness without everyone being a cliche parrot.

I will keep reading this author but this is my least favorite of her books.

Something about this book did not hit the same as other Kiersten's books :(
I really thought the premise was interesting where the book influencers meet and go to this town and then a murder mystery occurs. It was definitely fast paced but there was no feelings that reeled me into the book and I was just listening to it. I did like the narrator though, they did a great job! The plot line wasn't my absolute fav which I was sad about.

Thank you netgally and dreamscape for this early audiobook copy!

Wow - what a twisty, gripping book! I absolutely LOVED the idea of book influencers getting together for an in person bookish weekend getaway - meeting in the middle of everyone’s location at a nice rental to create bookish content, go book shopping, hang out with bookish friends and just have a good time! Sounds great, right? Well… not so much in this case.

This book had me guessing what was going to happen and I was honestly pretty shocked at the twist at the end. It was a little far fetched and went from 0-100 SO quick! The first 48% of this book moved a little slowly and I wasn’t exactly sure what direction the author would be going, but we really got to feel present in the moment. Once the plot thickened, I wasn’t able to stop listening. There were times it felt like a little much for the simple purpose of shock factor, but it was entertaining nonetheless. If the book was a little longer, we would have been able to feel more deeply connected to the characters and the story, and the big moments would have had a stronger impact.

Overall, I really enjoyed this one - it was quick, fun and gripping. It had me guessing in so many directions and coming up with crazy ideas of what was happening and I wasn’t able to figure it out. I love the ode to book influencers and the deeper message about passion for books and ensuring they are accessible to all - no matter what.

Thank you to Dreamscape Media, Kiersten Modglin and NetGalley for providing an ARC in exchange for my genuine and honest feedback.

This book seemed a little different then her normal reads. With that said I did enjoy the book. It was we a page turner and easy to read.

Never miss an opportunity to read a KMod book! Especially one dedicated to me 😁. Okay, to all book readers but same thing.

I have read influencer books before but this was definitely a different feel. It felt like an old Nancy Drew, but all grown up. I read through this so fast, I could not get enough.

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for my advance copy of this audiobook

Kiersten Modglin always delivers on a quick and easy to read thriller. I loved the concept of a bookish retreat gone bad. Kind of lost me at the end but overall I enjoyed. The narration was easy to listen to, even if it was a bit over done at points. A solid listen for a short road trip!

This reminded me of Freida McFadden books. They are quick reads and I never hate them, but I also don't love them. I started to get bored towards the middle but it was such a short book that I didn't mind continuing. The end was definitely a huge twist yet so weird and strange, I wasn't a fan. It also felt very rushed and abrupt. It focuses around 6 "book influencers" and maybe that was too on the nose for me because I just kept cringing at their antics. The narrator seemed over the top at the times and I didn't like when she changed to other characters, they were quite annoying. I have read other books by the author and really liked them, so I think this one was just an exception for me. Overall, I didn't hate it, I didn't love it. It was an okay read that others may enjoy, especially if you are a fan of Freida McFadden.

Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for an ALC in exchange for my honest review.

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You'll Never Know I'm Here by Kiersten Modglin
(Narrated by Stacy Gonzalez)

Here’s a another fast paced thriller by Kiersten Modglin. 6-hour audiobook which made me hooked from the beginning.

I love the story idea - Book influencers gathering. It’s a really good perspective from the author to tell the story, in a thriller way!

The twisty and complicated relationships in these people make an intriguing story!

Many thanks to NetGalley, Dreamscape Media and the author for my copy.

Pub date: Feb 27, 2024

In true K-Mod fashion, this popcorn thriller was easy to get sucked into and hard to put down! I did kind of think that the ending was a little over the top, but this is one I won’t be forgetting any time soon!

This was such a random ending. I don’t want to give it away but it was just ok. It certainly had me sucked into it though!

Rating: 3.5/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
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I will never not read a KMod book, they are so quick and easy to read. I was super stoked about this one, it just didn’t hit as hard as some of the others.
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In short, Lina and six other book influencers go away. Lina sees some weird things happening - they investigate - more weird things happen… then we get to the ending. While in true KMod fashion, this was a twist that I never saw coming, ANDDDD I definitely think that there are people out there in the world like this - it just fell super flat for me. I was totally thinking something else was going to happen there. With that being said, this it totally a ME problem, the ending was unique and again - I didn’t see that coming one bit, it was just odd and felt off with the vibe of the book.
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I definitely was hooked to this story though and flew through this one in a day. I really connected with most of the characters and really did enjoy this story, it was just that ending that wasn’t my favorite.
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I listened to this one via audiobook and it was narrated by Stacy Gonzalez. I think she did a great job at keeping me entertained throughout the story.
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Overall, another solid book for KMod. You’ll Never Know I’m Here released in December but the audio is releasing on 2/27. Be sure to check it out! Huge thank you to Netgalley, Kiersten Modglin and Dreamscape Media for the ALC in exchange for my honest review.

A writer retreat goes horribly wrong! Once I pressed play on the audiobook version, I wasn't able to stop it. I literally devoured it in one sitting. The narration was fantastic and really brought the story to life. 5 big stars again for KMod, perfection every single time!

I loved the idea of this book. Six book influencers go on a meetup retreat to discuss books, relax, and have some fun when they find themselves in the middle of their own murder mystery.

While I loved the idea of this book, it didn't speak to me the way some of her other books have. It wasn't as dark as I expected, which is fine, but the overall story didn't hold my interest as much either and the concept initially excited me.

It is an easy listen, but to me it felt a little campy, and maybe that is intentional. It was pulling some major Scobby Doo vibes for me, and I'm not joking. No shade intended, more than once this book made me picture the cartoon. Luckily enough, that was my favorite cartoon growing up, so I didn't mind much. It's just completely different from what I've come to expect from Kiersten Modglin. I'm okay with an author trying something new. There is something for everyone and I won't hesitate to read more of her books.

This book doesn't take itself too seriously, and I kind of loved that, but I also couldn't rate it as high as some of her other books. I wasn't as connected with it. Before you start reading this book, it's important to be aware that the tone is different, so you can anticipate what to expect.

Her books are always quick to read and listen to, so this one is no exception. I think the narration was good. I think the youthful and lighter tone was intentional based on who the characters were. However, I had no emotional connection to any of them and had no interest in their well-being. Perhaps that was the goal, but in the end, I kept imagining Fred removing the mask from the villain and breaking it all down for us.

Thank you NetGalley, Kiersten Modglin, and Dreamscape Media for the ALC in exchange for my honest review.

This was a fun thriller. I don't like calling myself an "Influencer", but I do have a couple of book accounts on social media platforms. With that said, I appreciated a thriller about the bookish communities on social media and using that community to make a thriller. I could relate to many of the conversations and the "I Never" game they played based on books. This book is about a bunch of book influencers getting together in real life and spending the weekend together only to find something in the house next to them is very suspicious, and possibly deadly. I absolutely recommend this to thriller lovers, specifically those who have an online bookish presence!

I’m such a Kiersten Modglin fan, she rarely misses. This book about 6 booktok influencers going on a weekend vacation was full of winking references to how it would “probably result in a murder” and yes, the set up was obvious from the beginning with a bit of an obvious “woman in the window” scenario, but satirically so and it really was funny (and a bit accurate) to how when you read thrillers constantly, you start seeing the tropes everywhere!

I found this domestic thriller by Mina Hardy to be compelling, fast paced, and at times shocking. I was immediately drawn in by the description of the book and then the beginning of the audio. I really enjoyed the narrator's voice and thought she put a lot of emotion into each character's voice. Although I wish we had gotten a bit of the dynamic between Sarah and Adam before he passed away but enjoyed all of the other character dynamics. I am still left a bit confused by the character with red hair that was scene on the grounds though and why Graham and his wife were thrown in at such random times. It didn't really quite fit together seamlessly when Graham was brought back in at the end. Overall though I did find the book entertaining and intriguing. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks to #NetGalley and #DreamscapeMedia for the book #YoullNeverKnowImHere by #KierstenModglin. This book is brilliant and an interesting take on a subject that is happening everywhere. I thoroughly enjoyed the friendships, betrayals and murder among this group of book influencers. Highly recommend.

Thank you to NetGalley, Dreamscape & Kiersten Modglin for an audio arc of You'll Never Know I'm Here in exchange for an honest review.

Kiersten Modglin is an auto-read for me, but the ending of this one was a bit of a let down.

The story focuses on six book influencer friends who have gathered together for a weekend together when they notice that odd things begin to happen with their neighbors. That's basically the story in a nutshell.

By the end, two of the influencers turn out to be helping the murderer "neighbors." All because of books. It's sort of a "banned book" cult. It was weird.

With that said - I was intrigued throughout the entire book and really did enjoy it, but literally laughed out loud at the outlandishness of the ending.

It would have been 4 Stars had it not been for the ending, but my true rating is a 3.5, although for this feedback, I am rounding to a 4.

My Rating: 2.5

I received an advance review copy of the audiobook You’ll Never Know I’m Here by Kiersten Modglin from NetGalley and Dreamscape Media in exchange for feedback. Thank you!

This is a pretty short thriller, and I was surprised when I realized I was halfway through. I enjoyed the characters and didn’t mind the strong romance elements.

While I found the narrator to be overly expressive, it didn’t take away from the story. The writing also seemed very preachy at times, but not so often it was a dealbreaker.

Things went downhill for me at the end of the book. The conclusion felt abrupt and left some plot points unaddressed. I like a crazy ending as much as anyone for a thriller, but this was absurdly unbelievable.

For readers looking for a thriller about a group of friends on vacation uncovering secrets and danger, I would recommend In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware or The Guest List by Lucy Foley.