This was okay. I thought I would fly through it but unfortunately I was not able to. One of the reason I asked for the ARC is due to the cover. I totally believe you judge a book by its cover. This is such a bright and vibrant girly book.

A thoughtful, thrilling, and interesting feminist novel. The author has a bright and thought-provoking voice and is a welcome addition to a thinking woman's feminist fiction landscape. I might have enjoyed this one a little better as a physical book than an audiobook, because it's very layered and intelligent and there's a lot to process. I found myself going back and relistening to certain parts where I missed something the first time. But overall, very pleased to have discovered Katya Lief as an author and interested to read whatever she does next.

This book kept my attention throughout. The narrator was excellent. I kept thinking I knew exactly where the story was headed - only for it to do a turn into something totally different - and then another turn. It was an exciting book and a very entertaining read.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed this book and how Joni wanted to advocate for her friend and seek justice. I had many suspicions about who the second man was and was so glad to have been proven correct. I enjoyed this book and was glad for how things ended in the book.

I really loved the premise of the book! We find out two twists before the main character does which was a little frustrating, I would have preferred a big reveal. The 3rd twist in the book I really didn't see a purpose in other than mental state which I felt was already covered. Thank you netgalley and the publisher for the ARC!

In this story we get to know Joni a woman who stepped back from her own career to be there for her family. I have to admit that not being a mother made me worry that I night be in the wrong place here but I couldn't have been wronger! Just take your time and let Joni tell you her story to be as chaught up as I was!

Thank you #NetGalley #Dreamscaoe Media fir this audiobook narrated by charming Carrington MacDuffie

The author highlights Patricia Highsmith's work, which makes sense as the plot is right in her wheelhouse.

I was very interested in fiction dealing with the #MeToo movement. The plot is a pretty slow burn, and there's not a whole lot of action. The audiobook is very engaging. The story is very compact, but somehow it moves slowly. I liked that Joni is very flawed and doesn't act like a martyr as her life dissolves.

I definitely look forward to reading more by this author.

Joni Ackerman’s decision to raise children, 25 years ago, came with a steep cost. She was then a pioneering filmmaker, one of the few women to break into the all-male Hollywood club of feature film directors, but she left all those behind. Amidst a major scandal rocking the film industry, Joni revisited a secret from long ago involving her friend Val. As her marriage frayed and the feeling of isolation deepened, Joni took solace in the novels of Patricia Highsmith—particularly the masterpiece Strangers on a Train—until the lines between reality and fantasy blurred.

This relatively short story packed a punch. I think listening to this as an audiobook, I got the best experience out of it. The storytelling style was mostly Joni’s internal monologues of her perceptions of things, which beautifully took me into her state of mind.

Joni’s experience with motherhood and loneliness rang true, and I appreciated the social commentaries throughout the book about society expectations of being a woman. I loved the backdrop setting of me-too movement in this literary thriller, and it was somewhat satisfying to see the guilty parties starting to worry about their turns to get exposed!

All in all, a great, enjoyable one. This book even managed to sneak a plot twist on me that made me gasp. This sub-genre just keeps getting better over time!

Wasn’t sure what to expect from this thriller, but it was quick and enjoyable. I thought the SA angle was not only handled well, but that it was nice to see the retribution the main character talked incessantly about.

The narration for this book was just OK to me, a little one note, but I thought she captured the main character well.

Thanks Dreamscape Media for the ALC!

With plot twists, secrets, deceit, and a variety of powerful and well-connected themes, Katia Lief leaves no stone unturned when it comes to portraying the struggles of womanhood.

I caught the audiobook on the Read Now options on NetGalley; I'm so grateful to the author and Dreamscape Media for sharing this edition. Carrington McDuffie does an excellent job with the narration. She has a great voice, that's for sure, but what really impacted me is that she knows how to put just enough emotion into the scenes. This story has so much going on that it does not need to be exceedingly performed. McDuffie's narration is paired beautifully with the brilliance of the author's writing, avoiding overshadowing the themes with an elaborate narration. This narrator has a mean male voice, which is perfectly suitable for a guy like Paul.

This is a 7-hour audiobook; I finished it in one day at the standard speed. A story so good you won't want to pause it.

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Invisible Woman is the story of how a woman who puts her career second for the chance to propel her husbands career and also for a chance to have a family. As Joni looks back over her career as a film director and screen writer she realizes it was not all fair and square, and she begins to really resent the sacrifices she has made for her husbands work. She also reconnects with an old friend from her early working days and tries to get her to come forward with a truth that happened at a party years ago. They never told anyone what really happened at the wild party and Joni now thinks it's time the truth came out. Val is not so sure and when Val is found attacked in an alley one night when she was supposed to be meeting Joni, Joni really starts looking in to what or who could have done such a terrible thing. What she finds in the end doesn't surprise her. This was an interesting read full of star studded names and a bit of Hollywood glamour. I really liked the ending. The narrator was very good for the audiobook I listened to. Four stars

Many thanks to Net Galley and Dreamscape Media for a chance to read/listen to an ARC version of this audiobook.

Invisible Woman was an interesting and topical thriller that looks at female friendships, how the film industry treats women, and how women's careers can take a backseat to their husband's once it's time for them to start a family. Joni was an up and coming filmmaker in the 80s and 90s, but once it was time to start a family with her husband Paul, she let his television career bloom while she took care of the kids. In the present day, a scandal has unfolded surrounding someone Paul used to work with, which results in Joni reaching out to her old friend and the star of her film Val, who left acting behind after an incident involving the same man. Joni tries to unravel what happened in the past while also contending with her own unhappiness in her life and career. The book takes a lot of inspiration from Patricia Highsmith's work, which was quite fun, although it didn't go as in-depth with the character development as Highsmith was known to do. There was also a bit of a weird twist about 3/4 of the way through that didn't seem to add a whole lot and felt like it came out of nowhere. That being said, the book was enjoyable, the narrator of the audiobook did a decent job, and the topics covered are important ones to talk about.

Title: Dive into the Mystery: "Invisible Woman" by Katia Lief

"Invisible Woman" by Katia Lief is an absolute thrill ride that grabs your attention right from the start. With its secrets, betrayals, and a protagonist who's anything but ordinary, this book keeps you hooked until the very end.

Meet Rachel Lazarus, our leading lady who's dealing with more drama than she ever imagined. Just when she thinks she knows her husband inside out, she discovers he's been living a double life. Talk about a game-changer!

Lief's storytelling is like a magnet, drawing you deeper into Rachel's world with every page. You'll find yourself rooting for Rachel as she uncovers the truth about her husband's shady dealings, and let me tell you, it's one wild journey.

I really enjoyed the exploration of identity and resilience. Rachel's quest for truth is empowering and inspiring, making you want to stand up and cheer for her every step of the way.

Lief's writing keeps you guessing, with twists and turns that'll keep you on the edge of your seat. From the captivating beginning to the pulse-pounding finale, "Invisible Woman" delivers the suspense in spades.

So, if you're in the mood for a gripping read that'll keep you guessing until the very end, look no further than "Invisible Woman." Katia Lief has crafted a heart-pounding thriller that'll leave you craving more.

Thank you NetGalley for this audiobook! I enjoyed the flow of this book, it could be how I enjoyed the narration. This type of domestic thriller might be one of the few types of domestic thrillers I actually enjoy. The main character was slightly unreliable but not enough to completely detract from the storyline.

Invisible Woman is a wholly relatable, endearing story of the sacrifices many women make for their families and perfectly captures the pride and contentment of having done so with the juxtaposition of the deep feelings of longing, lost time, and listlessness as we age. While it initially is slow-moving, the pacing of this story picks up and becomes masterful.

I loved this book! I’m a huge Patricia Highsmith fan and the way her work was woven into the text was delightful. This book eulogizes a successful career lost and sacrificed for children, with a little murderous twist. Pertinent to our current climate, it’s a good read with unapologetic name dropping (no veiled references here; Jennifer Aniston is attending house parties with the protagonist by the second chapter) and fun for anyone who likes what I call “showbiz mysteries”.

The premise of this book is what initially interested me, but the execution didn’t live up to my expectations. I did not feel connected to the characters, which made me feel disconnected from the story. It felt quite slow and never really picked up. One of the big surprise “twists” felt random and a bit silly to me. Overall very underwhelming as a whole.

Very good narrator. Story held my attention. Main character is a filmmaker who marries and becomes just her husband’s wife. She finds out later that he sabotaged her efforts to succeed. Long buried secrets come to light when the Me Too Movement comes into play. Ending left me with some questions, though

I am a sucker for anything related to Hollywood and this was no exception. Such an interesting take on the #metoo movement and what getting blacklisted in the industry can do. There is truly nothing better than reading about a woman who takes vengeance on being treated wrongly. Genuinely was on the edge of my seat the whole time. Super fast paced.

"Have you ever watched someone suffer in silence, it's awful."

This is a novel that shines a light on the depravity of Hollywood bigwigs and shows another angle on the MeToo movement but with a new spin to the story.

This was a pretty solid premise with dramatic twists and some thoughtful insights but the audio was lacking emotion in areas where it felt necessary. I tried hard to not let the audio affect how I felt about the story but it really does change it when it’s not quite up to expectations. If you’d like to read a different take on MeToo and female film makers this might be a good fit but I wouldn’t recommend the audio route.

Thanks to Dreamscape Audio for the alc via Netgalley!