Sweet Fury is a feminist take on Tender Is the Night that dives into the messy world of a famous actress, Lila Crayne, and her therapist Jonah Gabriel. Told through multiple perspectives, the story blurs the line between reality and performance as Lila faces her past traumas while preparing for a big role.

This book sometimes drags a bit and some twists feel forced, but it’s still an intriguing psychological thriller with a lot to think about.


Read this if you like:
• Unreliable narrators
• Stories featuring flawed, often unlikable characters
• Multiple POVs, including the perspective of patient and therapist
• Psychological thrillers focused on trauma, manipulation, and power dynamics
• Feminist takes on Tender Is the Night
• Rich Hollywood and theater settings
• Twists and unexpected turns that keep you guessing

My rating 2.75 out of 5

Thanks to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for this eARC that is out January 7 2025.

This was another one I went right in without knowing much about the premise. It didn’t quite capture me as I hoped, although I enjoyed the alternating POVs between therapist and client. Filled with plenty of twists and a cast of unlikeable characters, and all the rage.

*many thanks to S&S and Netgalley for the gifted copy for review

Sweet Fury was a powerful and emotional read that truly captivated me. Sash Bischoff explores themes of trauma, healing, and resilience with honesty and depth. The characters felt raw and real, making their struggles and growth incredibly moving. It was a gripping, unforgettable story that stayed with me long after I finished.

The premise of this book sounded new and exciting, so I was immediately drawn in. I really enjoyed the Hollywood vibes. Overall, this was a good thriller. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC!

I loved the middle of this book! The writing was straightforward and it was a great, twisty story reminiscent of The Silent Patient. However, the beginning and the very end of the story tried to be something different and it didn’t work. It was trying to be too vague and poetic and wound up feeling like it didn’t fit the rest of the story.

Overall, though, I liked this. I love a story about women’s right and women’s wrongs. It’s a 3/5 for me. Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this title. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

It wasn't really my cup of tea. It took me a long time to finish it after several attempts to get into the story.

WOW this book was an emotional rollercoaster. I didn't love any of the characters but was intrigued to see where they went. I wanted to really love this book but found it interesting. Thanks Simon & Schuster and NetGalley for the ARC

Emotional and fierce, this story tackled grief and rage with poetic prose. Some plot threads unraveled loosely, but the rawness of the voice made up for it. Not always an easy read, but a memorable one.

A fierce, gripping ride - Sweet Fury by Sash Bischoff delivers vivid characters, sharp tension, and a pulse‑pounding plot. Bischoff’s prose crackles, emotions hit hard, and the stakes never relent.

I really wanted to like this book, but unfortunately I just couldn’t get into it. The characters weren’t very likable and the plot was too predictable. Big disappointment.

If you enjoyed The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Sweet Fury should be top of your TBR list. Switching perspectives between therapist and client, this novel tells the story of a beloved actress who finds herself struggling in her marriage and career. As the novel continues, the lines between doctor and patient begin to blur and the strings attaching their lives begin to multiply.

Sweet Fury was an enjoyable, and well written read. My only criticism is how quickly the book seemed to move in the final chapters, which felt disjointed to the speed of the rest of the plot. I’m excited to see what Sash Bischoff writes next!

This ended up being a big disappointment for me. The unlikeable characters made this difficult to get into. Then I found it predictable and had no motivation to continue reading. Honestly put me in a bit of a reading slump and I only finished due to getting it on NetGalley (I set a goal to fully read all books I’m approved for).

Thank you NetGalley and Publisher for the eARC.

Lila Crayne has to prepare for her role in the feminist adaptation of Fitzgerald's Tender is the Night that her fiancé is producing. She starts seeing charming therapist, Jonah Gabriel to get ready in the role. It is a fun mix of thriller meets critique of the popular Fitzgerald work.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I loved the suspense, and the twists. It was the embodiment of feminine rage (fury).

Thanks to Simon & Schuster for providing me with an advanced readers copy.

I think I had the wrong expectations going into this one. Ended up being a DNF for me sadly. I fully expected to love this one but it just didn't work for me.

I happened t one familiar with Bischoff's work prior to reading SWEET FURY, and I was so excited to get a chance to read this book. It has some lovely layers in it - the layers of performance, history, the meta qualities to performing a story that's based on a story - that are great. It does sometimes touch on cliche and trope, especially with the main relationship, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. I am excited to see what's next for Bischoff!!

This book was a bit disappointing. I figured out the twist early on and it wasn’t too exciting either. The characters were too over the top and unlikeable for me. Sometimes when characters are unlikeable it adds to the story in a way that’s hard for me to explain; however this wasn’t the case I just didn’t like them and it didn’t add to the story.

Thank you NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to review "Sweet Fury." A mix of the Great Gatsby and The Silent Patient with a dash of feminism. This book is a thriller that I felt was a bit rushed and thrown together. The references to Fitzgerald were wonderful, but the plot is not built up well. A mediocre read.

A famous actress takes on a feminist reinterpretation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's Tender Is the Night. As tensions with the director, who is also her fiancé, arise, she seeks help from a therapist, Jonah. But as the story progresses, it becomes less clear who is telling the truth and who is truly in danger.

This one sounded so interesting, but it was just ok for me. I was captivated enough to want to finish it and see what the truth was. There were some unexpected elements toward the end, although I didn't really like the coda. It kind of ruined the last real chapter for me. The pacing also felt off in some way I cannot put my finger on. I think maybe it is the shift in the way it's told. In the first part, we only see Jonah's perspective through his clinical notes. But then in the second (and third part) it shifts to him having actual chapters. We only get Lila in those parts too in her journal. Idk - maybe if it had been consistent throughout. If that had been the case too then there probably didn't need to be different parts of the book, which maybe would have helped the pace. Overall, I wouldn't go out of your way to read this one, but if you want a book full of only unreliable narrators with sketchy motives and a love of F. Scott Fitzgerald, this might be worth your while!

I received my copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

A story that explores the blurred lines between seeking justice and exacting revenge and is set in the elite film industry. Thought provoking and suspenseful.
Many thanks to Simon & Schuster and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

A twisty, thought-provoking novel of construction and deconstruction in conversation with the works of F. Scott Fitzgerald and told through the lens of the film industry, Sweet Fury is an incisive and bold critique of America’s deep-rooted misogyny.