This one was just okay for me. It held my interest for the majority but there were a few sections that I was just skimming to get through. it has a strong concept and the writing is good it just left me a little 'meh'. And that ending? oh well...

This one was so good! Tense and a little bit of corporate America, dark stuff going on. This was described as succession vibes, which makes me want to watch that even more!

I love a good thriller that ties in the contemporary world that isn't just a battered woman. Held my interest and I enjoyed!

Great Gothic Mystery!! The plot seems familiar - family curse in Northeast US with siblings running the foundation but then so many twists and turns made this a page turner for me. There are some disturbing portions which deal with addiction and some crude language and descriptions.

I loved the way the author took us on the journey of getting to know the two best friends (and wife of the brother). Great perspectives and background which helped create mystery and doubt as you read more of the book!

Loved the plot twists and the arc of Clare. It felt authentic!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Farrar, Straus and Giroux / MCD for sharing the digital review copy with me in exchange for my honest opinions.

I was not able to read this book and review it before its publishing date but now that I read it I have given it 2 stars.

Siglar's skillful use of deep fake technology is terrifying, and also provides readers with the opportunity to question Clara's reliability as a narrator, even as she and her allies question the evidence of their own eyes and memories.

Enjoyed the first 2/3rds but then it kind of ran off the rails. Lovely writing and I'll definitely keep Sligar on my list.

Vantage Point was an excellent read. The writing was propulsive and the character development was rich. I would read more from this author.

TW: eating disorders, cyber bullying

This is a distinctive and gripping tech thriller that blends deepfake technology and holograms with a legendary family curse.

The concept of the book was intriguing, but I didn’t enjoy it as much as I expected. The story felt lacking, and I was hoping for more unsettling events. It also felt a bit slow-paced. I struggled to connect with the characters, as they seemed unlikable to me.

The ending was questionable

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for an advanced copy to honestly review.

Vantage Point by Sara Sligar is a captivating domestic thriller that combines family drama, suspense, and modern concerns about privacy and technology. Set against the backdrop of Maine’s wealthy Wieland family, the story follows Clara Wieland, who returns to her family’s estate, Vantage Point, after a period of personal turmoil. Along with her brother Teddy, who is vying for a Senate seat, and her best friend Jess, Clara’s life is upended when an intimate video of her surfaces online—one she has no memory of creating. As the family grapples with the scandal, they are forced to face the unsettling possibility of deepfake technology and the darker side of digital manipulation.

Sligar’s storytelling is both sharp and engaging, weaving together themes of identity, family loyalty, and the intrusiveness of technology. The tension builds as Clara navigates the murky waters of her public and private selves, all while uncovering family secrets that threaten to destroy everything she knows. The novel’s exploration of the digital age’s impact on privacy and perception feels timely and relevant, making it not only an intriguing thriller but also a thought-provoking commentary on our current societal climate.

With well-developed characters and a plot filled with twists, Vantage Point is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a suspenseful narrative that challenges our understanding of truth and identity in an increasingly digital world. Sligar’s debut novel offers an exciting mix of mystery and emotional depth, leaving readers hooked from start to finish.

I just honestly did not like this book at all. I was intrigued by the premise but felt the story was so drawn out and boring. The characters lacked a certain depth that made them hard to care about.

I’ve seen comparisons to Succession with this type of bad rich people, but definitely wouldn’t say so myself.

The Wieland Curse follows a wealthy family haunted by misfortune. Clara Wieland, the troubled outcast, is thrown into chaos when a sex tape surfaces—one she has no memory of. Her brother Teddy and his wife Jess try to help, but soon they too become victims of a sinister game. Someone is watching, recording, and pulling the Wielands into a mystery they can’t escape. Twisting family drama with a creeping sense of dread, this is a thriller that keeps you guessing.

Interesting storyline. Holograms, cursed family, deepfake videos. A page - turning thriller with a lot going on.

Vantage Point is an interesting exploration of paranoia, wealth, privilege, and trauma. We follow Clara Wieland, her brother Teddy, and her best friend turned sister in law Jess. The month of April has always been cursed for the Wieland family and this April seems no different when a leaked sex tape is released of Clara that she has no memory of. Problem is, Clara is troubled and there is much she can’t remember. Is the video faked? Is this an example of the curse coming back to haunt the family?

I thought this was a unique, tech-savvy family drama. The characters were likable, but this was by design. I loved bouncing between Jess and Clara’s POVs and getting glimpses of the family’s past. The brief interludes of ways the curse has resulted in family deaths were a nice touch.

I’d recommend this novel to fans of family-focused dramas.

Thank you to NetGalley and Farrar, Straus and Giroux for access to this work. All opinions are my own.

Vantage Point is like nothing I've ever read in the best possible way. Think classic mystery....a rich family on a small island, stand-up brother who appears to have it all together and a sister who manages to always make the wrong choice. Then you throw in a family curse.....what more could you ask for? I'll tell you. You could ask for modern-day AI warfare in the scariest way possible. Throw all of this together and you have a truly exciting novel.

What I love about Vantage Point is it is everything you want and everything you didn't know you needed. I was left grasping for what was true and what was fake in the story. How do I know who is telling the truth? Is there a curse? Is AI the devil? Who knows. You will have to read this unique book to find out.

Vantage Point by Sara Sligar was fantastic!! This book had small island mystery, a rich family, scandal, mystery, and suspense.

The Wieland family is a wealthy, prominent family, who are cursed. Teddy and Carla lost their parents, fourteen years later they have moved on from the tragedy. Teddy is running for a seat in the senate. Carla is dealing with a sex tape scandal. I enjoyed the Wikipedia facts on the April curse. This book shows how easily reality can be skewed. I enjoyed this read ,it had great storyline, plot, mystery, lies, suspense, and plenty of family drama. Thank you to Farrar, Straus, Giroux and NetGalley for letting me read this arc in exchange for my honest thoughts and opinions.

Vantage Point had a lot of potential but ultimately it just didn't make it for me. There's a lot of topics covered but not all of them are explored in depth enough. Many elements were underdeveloped. The story spends much of its focus on advanced technology and deepfakes, and reads more like a tech-driven thriller.

This is the story of a love triangle between Frank, Beth and Gabriel. It’s a heart wrenching story. It moves back and forth in time, which was a bit disruptive for me. It’s a passionate story full of drama, romance, love, family tensions, grief and loss. It’s a captivating must read

Vantage Point is the name of the mansion that brother Teddy and sister Clara have inherited after their parents murder. Teddy has since married Jess and the three of them live in the mansion in Maine. Teddy decides to run for Senator, but suddenly the past seems to catch up with them as Clara gets pictures and videos of herself that she cannot remember being taken Is this all linked to her parents death?
Quite an intriguing story and I thank the author, Netgalley and publisher for my ARC in exchange for my honest review

OK this was GOOD! Vantage Point by Sara Sligar is a tense and sharp psychological thriller with intriguing characters. I love an unreliable interpretation of events and this book was giving it to me in spades. The pacing was great—kept you reading without being so twisty that it came at the expense of character development. The role of media in public perception was explored in very interesting ways, and in our current time period (cough cough) the journalism and ethics elements were certainly resonant. Loved the ending as well!