This was a new author for me and I really enjoyed this one! I’m a big fan of YA thrillers! This had me on the edge of my seat! I couldn’t put it down! So good! Highly recommend!

This was definitely a slow burn. The buildup was pretty good and the ending is worth the wait, but I did find that a few questions were left unanswered.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to review this book.

You ever met a MC that is so completely obsessed with themselves that you have to stop reading? That was this book for me. All she cared about was herself and it got old really fast. DNF.

Delia and Diana have been best friends forever - Diana disappears and lia thinks she is joking with her because of her secret relationship with Diana’s boyfriend
A bit repetitive but it wasn’t bad

I've enjoyed Jayne's writing in the past so I was on board for this one. The actual experience didn't live up to my expectations. It was sort of flat and predictable. The mental gymnastics our protagonist goes through might be interesting but they're also a bit tiresome. And the big "twist" wasn't entertaining. There are a lot of thrillers out there that I'd choose before this one.

Hannah Jayne is a well know YA Fiction writer and I have enjoyed many of her books before. I knew I had to read We Did Nothing Wrong right away. From the beginning I was hooked to know what happen to Diana and finished this book very fast.

The story follows that of missing Diana and her best from Lia, who is trying to figure out where her friend is while a lot of people just assume Diana ran away. At first, Lia thinks it's a joke and Diana is making a point, but as she starts to question everything, everyone starts to look suspicious. I really liked how the more we learned, the more confusing the story got. Not in a bad way, but in a way that kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time.

Lia's character was the fun to read from. The was strong headed and bold, yet still had that youngness and naivete to make her actions seem crazy at times. Diana's character had me mad at times in flash backs because I cannot imagine how they were friends. She wasn't that good of a friend and she also was kind of rude and entitled. Jayne did a great job of pulling out emotions as I read and really making me keep guessing.

If you love a really good "whodunit?" then you should pick up We Did Nothing Wrong. Hannah Jayne is such a phenomenal writer, and I look forward to reading more from her in the future.

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I received a copy of We Did Nothing Wrong by Hannah Jayne, and while I truly appreciated the opportunity, the book left me disappointed overall. The main character's thoughts and feelings are often inconsistent and she's not a very likeable character, all things considered. The "twist" ends up feeling like an afterthought, involving a character who is barely woven into the unfolding events. Moreover, the amount that occurs within a single day muddles the storyline, because it often felt much longer and this removed a major character for much of the storyline when his continued involvement could have added much-needed intrigue. He engages in at least two obviously suspicious actions, yet there’s no follow-through or explanation provided for his behavior. It's as though the main character forgets completely, but any reader actually following the storyline does not. This is probably an overly honest review, but even the title of the story is misleading when one considers how the conclusion and how it all comes to be. Overall, despite what initially seemed very intriguing, the execution fell short, in my opinion.

I didn't love this one. It was pretty predictable. A quick read if you're looking for a mystery ala Frieda or Keirstyn style.

Slowly unraveling mystery!

Lia and Diana have been friends since the first day of kindergarten when Diana introduced herself to Lia. They have grown up together as best friends but things have been strained lately. Lia is tired of hearing all about Diana and the pageants she wins and constantly prepares for. When Diana goes missing, Lia thinks Diana is playing a joke on everyone and will show back up soon. As days go by, Lia becomes worried and desperate to find her friend.

Likes/dislikes: I liked how the author kept me guessing as I read the story. The conflict between Lia and Diana and within Lia herself, made the suspense grow and the story more interesting. Suspicion was everywhere!
Mature content: PG for kissing.
Language: R for 38 swears and 2 f-words.
Violence: PG-13 for bloody hitting, abduction and off page death.
Ethnicity: falls to white.

This one took a bit for the action to pick up, but it was well worth it. I won't go into a lot of detail to avoid spoilers, but the ending was fantastic! There were some minor plot holes as well, but who cares, it's all for fun!

A YA thriller for those looking to start reading the genre.
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Lia feels guilty. She’s secretly been kissing her best friend’s boyfriend, but with the way Diana has been acting with her teen pageant stuff, Lia doesn’t feel too guilty. When she plans to meet her at their neighborhood park, Lia shows up late only to have Diana stand her up. But as the days go on, Diana doesn’t show up anywhere. Lia has also been receiving roses from a secret admirer she thought was Diana’s boyfriend, but now knows isn’t. Is this the person who has Diana? Can Lia figure it out before it’s too late?
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My issues with this book: not much happens throughout it other than the FMC running around, paranoid and guilty, working up theories in her head. I also didn’t really feel the friendship between the girls. The kidnapper was a surprise so that might redeem it a bit for others, but I just found the pacing off and not enough of a mystery for me.

CW: kidnapping, death, blood, confinement, infidelity, toxic relationship, emesis, grief

I have mixed feelings about this book. I think it’s a good introductory YA thriller for young readers. It was very slow and at times tedious to get through. It wasn’t until about 65% that anything really started to happen. I also felt like I was left with a lot of unanswered questions at the end. The motivations of the capture were never really explained. It also didn’t feel like the concept was original. This type of plot has been done many times before.

Overall, I think young YA readers will enjoy this book as it feels very immature. I wouldn’t recommend the book to readers who regularly read YA thrillers. You’ll get bored.

The epitome of a teen mystery/thriller. Had me hooked right away, perfect for the 12-16 market who are dipping their toe into the genre.

This was so good. i was hooked from the start, the mystery, twists, everything was jawdropping good.

Definitely recommend to put on your on TBR!

While I have enjoyed and even loved some young adult novels in the past, this was a bit too YA for me. The storyline was intriguing but dragged in the first half, gradually picking up its pace in the second. The protagonist was very unlikable but was intended. The writing style is what kept me going, and I did find the ending to be the best part. Overall, this was an okay read that I believe younger readers will enjoy more. Three stars.

Thank you, Netgalley and Sourcebooks Fire, for this ARC.

Thank you to sourcebooks and NetGalley for this arc. It wasn’t my favorite book by any means. Pretty slow read and I found myself bored until about 60% in. The main character was annoying the hell out of me and it really had to much drag in the whole story.

Thank you Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book. These opinions are completely my own.


We did Nothing Wrong follows the typical YA thriller trope and there is nothing wrong with that. The story is well written and evolves at a good pace. I enjoyed it.

Hannah Jayne’s We Did Nothing Wrong is a gripping psychological thriller that builds tension steadily, taking the reader on a suspenseful journey through mystery, betrayal, and the complexities of friendship. While the story starts off slowly, it gradually gains momentum, pulling readers deeper into the unsettling question of what happened to a missing best friend.

The narrative cleverly keeps you guessing: did the friend disappear voluntarily, or was she taken? Jayne masterfully plants doubt and suspicion, creating an atmosphere of unease. Her ability to mirror the uncertainty and paranoia of her protagonist is particularly effective, making the reader feel as if they, too, are piecing together the puzzle in real time.

The ending is a standout. Without giving away spoilers, it ties the narrative threads together in a way that feels both unexpected and satisfying. It’s the kind of conclusion that lingers, leaving you to reconsider the clues and red herrings scattered throughout the book.

For fans of thrillers, We Did Nothing Wrong will evoke memories of some of the best suspense films, with its twists, tension, and psychological depth. It’s a story that rewards patience, delivering a payoff that makes the slow start worthwhile.

I had a blast reading this book! I always love Hannah Jayne mysteries, and the synopsis of this one sounded really intriguing! I wanted to get to know these friends, and find out what was going on with Diana, and the secret admirer, and what their intentions were!

Alongside Lia, I wondered if maybe Diana was behind her disappearance. Because while they were childhood friends, they have been drifting apart, and grievances are building up, with Diana always getting the spotlight, and Lia and Eli, Diana's boyfriend, have something building between them. So I was interested to see if this book would go in that direction.

Lia is a teenager, her brain is still developing. Which sometimes meant that she did some not-smart things that I, as an adult, was shaking my head at. Like there was that one rose left on her back stair after she had brought it up to her parents. Why didn't she show them this new one, like, someone is sneaking around their backyard in a time where her best friend has gone missing. That's not normal behaviour, and could've helped her case. Alas.

Reading that ending was so satisfying! After all that had happened, I'm glad that it worked out that way. It was such a thrilling ending, and I wanted the bad guy to go down! The connections between them all have been battered, but they got through it, and I'm so glad! Though I do wish we could've had a bit more of the time after, because it was just done.

Loved reading this book, and I can't wait to read more by Hannah Jayne!

Thank you Netgalley and Sourcebooks Fire for the chance to read We did nothing wrong by Hannah Jayne. Another good YA thriller by the author, I did find the start a bit slow, and the main character was a bit annoying. Halfway through the story did pick up. While this may not thrill the adults who enjoy reading YA, I believe the teens will enjoy it.