I was a little intimidated when I realized this book is over 400 pages but once I started it, I was completely engrossed. Everything about this book was smart and expertly crafted from the characters, the plot, the narration, and the execution.

Thank you NetGalley for giving me the chance to read this book ahead of time in exchange for a review. You should read it!

A Girl Like Us is a fast-paed thriller with many twists and turns that you'll have a difficult time seeing coming. The book was exvellent and did a wonderful job portraying that hardships you face when dealing whith trauma and how complex the justice system is and how survival is messy and not a straightforward journey. This book explored so many powerful topics and themes withh tacta and respect and I appreciated and am grateful for it's existence.

This reminded me so much of a ‘knives out’ movie. I liked the main character a lot and the plot felt pretty unique. It’s slow going but it’s worth pushing through. I found myself growing impatient but that’s both a positive and a negative, I suppose. 3.5/3.75 stars.

I didn't find the plot to be that interesting, I didn't like the characters at all. I was Underwhelmed by this one.

It's always exciting for me to discover new authors, and I'm pretty sure this is the author's debut novel. When I say I was completely engrossed in this book, I mean I could not put it down.

"A Girl Like Us" is a captivating tale that unfolds with surprising twists, intricate deception, and a rich cast of characters. The story revolves around a compelling protagonist confronting personal obstacles in her quest for truth, ensuring a truly unforgettable reading experience. Although the narrative may initially seem slow to some, I was hooked and eager to unravel its complexities from the very first page. The expertly crafted plot twists and the seamless transition between past and present timelines were particularly enthralling. This novel delves deep into profound themes such as complex family dynamics, the essence of trust, the impact of trauma, and the journey toward healing. I guarantee you will not be able to put this down. Given the cliffhanger at the end of the last chapter, I did want a little more closure from the epilogue, but overall, I don't have much else to critique. Well done!

I'm looking forward to exploring more books by this author. This is a solid 4-star story—so good!

Thank you to the publisher, Sourcebooks, for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review. The publication date is set for February 11, 2025. If you enjoy thrillers and mysteries, this one is for you! Be sure to add this one to your TBRs.

I was so excited to get to read this one early! It honestly reminded me of the movie "Hide and Seek", but also with elements of "Knives Out". Can't wait until it hits stores!

Such a quick, easy thriller read that truly does give off Succession vibes, but what if the heir taking over is a complete shock to all?

I enjoyed reading about this family's complex relationships and all of the inner workings. This book was filled with so many twists and turns. I was not able to predict how it would end.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for this ARC.

Wow. At first I thought it was going to be a book about a girl who falls in love with someone but she has a past. How wrong I was.

Nothing could have prepared me for what was to come, this is one of those books that’s finished but I need more, I need to know what happens next.

Incredible book, so well written. My only downside is the swapping between calling her daughter becca and calling her the baby.

I’m a sucker for a good uber rich gone bad story and this one gives us the perfect window into that world with Maya Miller. Fresh off her stint as a reality TV star and determined to leverage that fame into something lasting, our scrappy main character marries into the aristocratic British Sterling family. Once everyone is under one dysfunctional roof, the claws come out and people are revealed to be something other than they seem. Delicious!

I had some issues with convenient coincidences and “twists” that weren’t really all that twisty, but overall, this was a fun, quick read that kept me engaged and entertained.

Thank you to Netgalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Maya Miller - now Maya Sterling - is on a private plane, on the way back from her wedding to Colin Sterling in Mexico. Upon landing in their home city of New York City, they are greeted with news of a Sterling family tragedy and they must immediately fly to London.

Colin's family is basically royalty. They own a media empire a la Succession and all of this is thrown for a loop with the reading of the will. Colin's family also has never accepted Maya. She's an American reality star. She was a party girl and a constant paparazzi target. Maya also has secrets that she can not have exposed. Locked in the family estate with all of the Sterlings, Maya tries to find out more about the deceased heiress because it might just be the secrets that she need to survive.
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This had huge potential. The idea of an outlier in a family full of money-hungry people. I love storylines like this. I don't even want to admit how many times I watched Saltburn in the theater (and NOT just because of Jacob Elordi). Maya was an easy character to read about; she's funny, smart and truly a strong woman. She knew what she wanted and got it.

However, Maya does make some dumb choices. Also, the story line - the back and forth - Maya's past inserted randomly inside of large pivotal moments, it all really led to me being bored. I wanted for treachery, revenge, etc.

Overall, it's still an enjoyable read in the vein of Knives Out.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read and review.

So. Many. Twists. Definitely felt like a mix of Succession and The Inheritance Games, with the reality-TV star (on a show I kept imagining like Summer House or The Hills) marries into a wealthy media family, enters during a family crisis, and somehow becomes the center of it. This was lots of fun to read. If you like twisty, fast-paced, but not scary, this is for you.

Fantastic twisty mystery that reads like a mashup of Succession and The Inheritance Games (which is a huge compliment)! Thank you for the early read!

Enjoyed. The setting is rich and sinister and the plot is fairly fast paced if a little anxiety inducing at times. Well-written and easy to follow the twists and the characters. I had fun!

SO glad I received an ARC for this book — I’m obsessed. Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks!!

4.25 stars

Definitely felt the Saltburn /Succession vibes here and I’m so here for it, love reading about people with disgusting amounts of wealth and all of their dirty little secrets! I was instantly compelled by the absolute enigma that is Maya Miller, I was rooting for her the whole time despite all of her flaws. She is an incredibly strong protagonist and has demons of her own to grapple with but this doesn’t stop her from uncovering anything and everything!

The setting was brilliantly thought out, I was picturing Saltburn House levels of wealth and then-some. And being trapped there with the whole family, your new in-laws, NONE of whom can be trusted and most of whom seem to actively dislike you? Delicious.

I was gripped reading this, so many unexpected twists and it really kept me guessing and guessing! This is a fantastic debut novel and would highly recommend for lovers of dysfunctional families and their dark secrets, rich people behaving badly, and questionable morals all round. Will look forward to reading more from Anna Sophia McLoughlin in the future!

I received a free copy of A Girl Like Us for review from Netgalley and Sourcebooks. I really enjoyed this book. Solid thriller with lots of twists. While there were things I felt a bit predictable, overall I was hooked and didn’t put it down. #bookstagram #thriller #myterynovel #netgalley #sourcebooks

I loved this book so much! So many twists and turns you will never see coming! "A Girl Like Us" by Anna Sophia McLoughlin is a gritty, fast-paced thriller that dives deep into the complexities of trauma, survival, and justice. The novel features intricate storytelling and a compelling protagonist who grapples with personal demons while seeking the truth, creating an unforgettable reading experience for fans of crime fiction. "A Girl Like Us" explores a number of powerful themes, including family and trust, trauma and healing, and justice and corruption: The book highlights the difficulty of achieving true justice in a world full of moral compromises and systemic corruption.

Such a fun, cozy, thriller that truly does give off Succession energy, but what if the heir taking over is a complete shock to all? I enjoyed reading the familiy's exploits and backstabbing, you will be truly entertained!

This book was gripping and hard to put down. It didn't feel like everything else you see out there, it felt very fresh. I really enjoyed this book!

The first thing that drew me to this book was its cover, which instantly captured the vibe and mood of this story. I am a sucker for locked-room mysteries and this one did not disappoint! I loved the themes of power, wealth, and secrets, which are something we can all relate to at some level. Maya was a strong protagonist and truly drew me into the story, rooting for her along the way. I couldn't put this book down and enjoyed the ride with every twist and turn!