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What You Made Me Do

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I loved the creepy vibe of movie into this old Victorian of your

spouses family where a family member is presumed dead. So. Many. Secrets. and family drama!

If you like thrillers with domestic suspense this is totally for you!

This book had so many characters so it was a lot to keep up with. Overall I liked this book because the plot was so well developed. It was an extremely twisted story which is what you want in a thriller.

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Creepy, chilling thriller. Throughout you, keeps guessing and second-guessing. Twists and secrets with unreliable and unpredictable characters. Anneliese is a strong character and shows strength despite her struggles. Revelations at the end are shocking. Recommended. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the eARC.

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This was a wonderfully done debut novel, it had a great overall feel to this book. It had a scary concept and uses the isolation elements perfectly and thought the characters were realistic. It was everything that I was hoping for and enjoyed how tense and isolating this can be. I thought Barbara Gayle Austin wrote this perfectly and can't wait to read more from them.

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Barbara Gayle Austin's debut novel, "Look at What You Made Me Do," is a gripping and suspenseful tale that delves into the complexities of family, secrets, and the lengths one will go to protect their loved ones. Anneliese Bakker's journey from a nightmarish past to a seemingly perfect present is a rollercoaster of emotions and revelations.

As Anneliese navigates the treacherous waters of her new family, the Veldkamps, she is faced with a facade of perfection that hides a dark and sinister reality. The mysterious disappearance of Louisa Veldkamp, Willem's mother, looms over the household, casting a shadow of suspicion and unease.

Austin masterfully weaves a narrative filled with tension, intrigue, and unexpected twists that keep readers on the edge of their seats. The exploration of family dynamics, betrayal, and the quest for belonging adds layers of depth to the storyline, making it a compelling and thought-provoking read.

"Look at What You Made Me Do" is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers like A. J. Finn and B. A. Paris. Austin's skillful storytelling and intricate character development make this novel a captivating and suspenseful journey into the dark corners of family secrets and the sacrifices made in the name of love.

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A wickedly twisted thriller that kept me interested from start to fun sh. I absolutely loved the eerie vibe and dark atmosphere.

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This book definitely had a good build up of tension and suspense especially when you add in the secrets and darkness.

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I loved the creepy vibe of movie into this old Victorian of your spouses family where a family member is presumed dead. So. Many. Secrets. and family drama!

If you like thrillers with domestic suspense this is totally for you!

This book had so many characters so it was a lot to keep up with. Overall I liked this book because the plot was so well developed. It was an extremely twisted story which is what you want in a thriller.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC!

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This is one of those novels you are sure you're going to love at the outset, but there are about 10 main characters and so it becomes confusing as there are different time periods as well! It begins with Hendrik and wife Louisa--who is a famed pianist--and their twins Willem and Jurriaan. And then things get wild as there are murders, births, bullies, false identities, proposals, and a suicide! Reading over my notes, I'm still not sure I got it all right. But I did end up enjoying it as even though it's a convoluted story (which I like) it was difficult to follow...so read it slowly!
Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!

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I hate to say it, but this book really frustrated me. Given the compelling premise, I expected to immediately be thrown into Anneliese's narrative as she moves into the Veldkamp mansion and slowly realizes that something is wrong.

Instead, Annelise isn't introduced until five chapters in — and even then, it's in her childhood — and she doesn't meet Willem until around the 25% mark. This was when I DNF'd, as I still hadn't really reached the point where the plot kicks off.

There's nothing wrong with the book itself, but the summary led me to believe it would be something completely different. Hopefully other readers will connect with it more than I did.

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