After reading and LOVING That's Not My Name, I was hyped to get into this one. Another YA thriller by Lally that sucked into its suspenseful plot and kept me engaged and wondering what would happen. There was lots of cattiness, drama, and mean girl vibes in this story. I was invested in finding out who the culprit was, and my guesses leading up to the end were wrong. The plot was fast paced and kept me entertained even though these girls irritated me. The tension that the author built was palpable, and kept me on the edge of my seat during the last two-thirds of the book.

Thank you NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Fire for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I enjoyed this one, though there were a few things that bothered me but i still had fun reading! Even though I didn't really like any of the characters (I found it difficult to be in Brooke's head sometjmes) I still enjoyed the story.

The pacing was great, and this book gave the vibe of mean girls, mixed with pretty little liars but way worse! I would say pick this up if you're in the mood for a quick read!

i’m a little torn on this one. i thought the writing was good, pacing was perfect, for a thriller that is important. but the rest was kind of meh for me. i was in a book slump while reading this so that could have been the reason as to why i didn’t love it. however it was good but just not for me.

the book follows brooke who is a girl who cares a lot about her image, perfect grades and wanting everything in her life to be perfect but an incident in the past is threatening all of this, especially when she wants to get into her dream college. i normal like this type of storylines but maybe this one wasn’t for me. however i would still recommend it to anyone who likes a good thriller, ya mystery

I really really loved this!! I love the way that Megan Lally writes and her books always keep me so intrigued! I finished this in one night because I was so so hooked!

Ahhh I absolutely LOVED this and devoured it! Once I started it, I couldn’t stop!! I did not guess the ending at all which I love! I can’t wait to see what else Megan Lally writes because so far I’ve read two of her books and I’m obsessed. This book like the last had me on the edge of my seat the whole time, guessing what was going to happen.

I honestly wouldn’t consider this YA but overall I would recommend this to everyone!! It’s sooooooo good!

I got to read this book as a ARC through #netgalley, the publisher, and the author, Megan Lally. This was 264 pages and I read it fairly quickly. I absolutely never would’ve expected the ending. ALOT of the book resonated with me and reminded me of the betrayal and the disappointment when fighting with friends and how hard it is to be a teenager. Jena and Brooke’s friendship brought back plenty of memories of losing friends and I truly could feel her hurt and her disappointment. I actually loved Dylan’s character and the ending, with him being involved absolutely shocked me. I wanted to love him! This book I think does a great job explaining not only the downside of social media, but also shows an introduction into the schemes and sketchy behind the scenes corruption in (in this case, local) governments. The revelation at the end when you realize everyone had been in on it but Brooke is a really strange realization to come to and everything begins to make sense. As someone who lives true crime and mysteries, I was absolutely shocked I didn’t put everything together sooner. I can’t say I condone Brooke’s handling of the Claire situation, BUT I do understand why she turned to that end result. Teenagers of that age don’t think of ALL the consequences that may follow them forever. If you’re looking for a somewhat toned down thriller, I would absolutely give this a read!

After Megan Lally's debut novel, I knew she would be an auto buy. She has such an interesting way with how she sets up and delivers her stories. You think they're going one way, and just a gut bomb is released. So, so good.

This was completely fast paced and I felt like the page length was the perfect amount. The only gripe I have with this book is that there are a lot of plot holes. I don’t think an added page count would add anything to the story or fill in the gaps. Just take it for what it is, a palate cleanser and enjoy.

Unfortunately, I didn’t connect with this book. Every single character in this book was unlikeable and unreliable, it made the process painful. A rushed ending, infuriating characters and a predictable ending.

I guessed right away what would happen in this book, but it was an interesting enough story that I continued listening. My eyes grew big a couple of times and I couldn't imagine the way these high schoolers lived, but oh well...you get what you get and karma will come around.

I was very excited for this one and it didn’t disappoint. Boy the drama!!! It kept me hooked from start to finish and the time changes (past/present) were perfectly executed. I definitely predicted the ending, but still very much enjoyed the journey. Honestly, Megan Lally was the first one to get me into reading YA again and let me say that YA thrillers are where it’s at!

Thank you Netgalley & Sourcebooks Fire for an eARC of No Place Left to Hide by Megan Lally. 3.5 stars rounded up to 4 for Goodreads & NG.

Once in a while I need a bingeable YA book that I can get through quickly, and this one hit the spot. I wasn't sure how I'd like it because the synopsis sounded a bit similar to others that I didn't love, but found myself unable to stop listening to this one. In the shower? Yes. In the car? Yes. At the grocery store? Yes. Hiding from my son for 10 mins so I could finish the chapter? Yes.

That being said, I give this one a 3.5 star rating because I really hated the main character. That was the point, so well done to the author, but I found her so irritating that it knocked .5 star off for me. Can't wait to see what Lally comes up with next!

I did not like this as much as the first book. I feel like it was very predictable and I really couldn't have cared less about what happened. I just read to make sure my assumptions was right. I hope the author's next book is more like the first. I haven't counted her out yet, but this was a miss for me.

I’m finding it difficult to write a solid review without spoilers so I’ll keep it vague. I didn’t love this book, I finished it because I requested it and felt obligated to give an honest review. The whole time it felt like privileged teenagers creating reckless drama for themselves while shaming their families. I couldn’t relate to any of the characters. I was however, satisfied with the ending and the events that tied up the plot. It felt like a less funny, darker retelling of Mean Girls.

Thank you NetGalley and Sourcebooks Fire for the advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

3 stars / 5

Started off slow, things only started picking up at about 35% but I still really enjoyed it. I predicted a lot of what had happened and who no called ID was but the events/ twists after that was really fun to read! 4.25 stars

Megan Lally writes such intriguing books that literally keep you engaged all throughout. No place to hide was like a cat and mouse game, the suspense and thrill was always there. I was hooked from the very start and enjoyed every part of this book. Would recommend if you enjoy a suspense read full of tension and mystery.

Thank you to netgalley and SOURCEBOOKS Fire for the copy of this arc in exchange of my full honest review.

ARC Review
2.5 ⭐️
The first third was pretty slow, and then it started to pick up once the truck started following her, but not enough for me to really care about the plot. I felt like it was a stereotypical YA mystery/thriller, with not a lot of substance.

This one gave me alllll the early 2000's CW hit drama show vibes. LOL
There isn't a likeable character in this one, but it's well written, fast paced, twisty af, and a fun ride!

Thank you Sourcebooks and NetGalley for the chance to read the e-arc No Place Left to Hide by Megan Lally.

I am not sure I have read a book faster in a long time. The story had as many twists and turns as the road Brooke and her best friend find themselves on getting to and from a beach party that is supposed to mark her re-entry into her social life following a rather disturbing incident at her parent’s lake house the year before. While it is definitely best to go into the story blind, suffice it to say, this is a fast paced, nuanced thriller with Mean Girls and I Know What You Did Last Summer vibes. I am certain that readers who like high school based thrillers will be quite pleased with the way this story unfolds, as it navigates the present day meshed with the unfolding layers of the story of what happened at the lake house. I know I did. 4/5 star read

No Place Left to Hide is a thriller that promises high-stakes suspense and delivers… well, some of it. The premise is solid—an ordinary protagonist thrown into extraordinary circumstances, evading danger with twists lurking around every corner. The first few chapters hook you in, setting a pace that feels like you're sprinting through a minefield.

However, as the plot thickens, so do the clichés. The character development feels a bit shallow, with the protagonist making decisions that sometimes defy logic just to keep the story moving. The villains? Menacing, yes, but lacking the depth that could have made them truly memorable.

Where No Place Left to Hide shines is in its atmospheric settings and heart-pounding action sequences. You can almost feel the tension in the air during chase scenes, and the author does a great job painting vivid backdrops that pull you in. But between the action, the narrative loses steam, weighed down by predictable plot twists and dialogue that occasionally feels forced.

Overall, it's an entertaining read if you're looking for something fast-paced and easy to digest. But if you’re hoping for a thriller that lingers in your mind long after the last page, this one might leave you wanting more.