I didn’t expect to like this book, but I read it anyway for book club. I not only liked it, I loved it. With an unreliable narrator, great writing and amazing character development, I was hooked from the first page. And I certainly didn’t expect to be so shocked at the twists (yes, there was more than one twist) in the end. This is a must read in my opinion!

I could not put this book down! Actress Lila, and her producer partner Kurt, are set to begin filming “Tender in the Night.” In order to help herself prepare for the role, she begins working with therapist, Jonah. By the end you don’t know who is telling the truth and who is really who. It kept me engaged and wanting to know more. The twists you don’t see coming happen!

Thank you to Simon and Schuster and Net Galley for the ARC.

Sweet Fury is a beautifully written story which explores complex themes of misogyny and justice. Though it begins slowly, the narrative is still quite captivating, especially in the second half. Packed with unforeseen twists and red herrings, this book was a pleasant surprise. Readers who appreciate a slow burn and unexpected reveals will definitely enjoy it!

3.5 stars rounded up.

Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for the opportunity to read this digital ARC.

I REALLY enjoyed this book. It was the soap-operatic suspenseful novel I needed to get me out of a minor reading slump. Told from various points of view, the reader soon realizes they cannot trust any narrator.
Lila Crayne is beautiful and brilliant. She is THE most sought-after actress of the moment. She has everything she could have ever wished for: beauty, fame, a handsome famous actor as a fiance and now the role of a lifetime. Lila and her husband are producing a feminist version of F. Scott Fitzgerald's "Tender is the Night" (a rendition I would love to read in real life). For Lila to fully envelope her character, she seeks therapy under the care of Johna Gabriel, who coincidentally has an infatuation with F. Scott Fitzgerald. The story is told in the third person narrative with chapters in first person under the guise of Jonah's private patient notes on Lila and Lila's journal. Soon, forbidden attractions occur, secrets are revealed, and half-truths are believed, culminating in a shocking act of violence. 
I enjoyed this novel's pace, plot, and the fact that I found very few characters with redeeming characteristics. Now, I want to go out and read Fitzgerald's Tender is the Night.

Thank you Simon & Schuster and NetGalley for the e-ARC of the book.

Actress Lila Crane in preparation for a main role in a new movie starts working with a therapist Jonah. Their sessions would unravel some new details for both of them.

I haven’t read F. Scott Fitzgerald before, but this book inspired me to give it a try. I enjoyed how Sash Bischoff was opening up his characters for readers, you couldn’t be sure who to like and who to be careful with. I could feel that something is off but couldn’t put my finger on it, and each part was giving a good twist and would make wonder what will happen next.

This is a pretty solid debut. I don’t know that the Silent Patient comparisons are completely accurate, this doesn’t have the same thriller vibe. The ending was pretty predictable, but it was enjoyable enough on the way there.

This book started strong but ended being a flop for me. I can't recommend it and won't leave this review anywhere else. That would be rude and I'm not a rude reviewer. I just didn't enjoy anything about this one.

Thank you #NetGalley for the arc.

The author did a great job with this book. I know I was thoroughly creeped out the entire time.
I just feel like maybe I was not in the right headspace for this one so I couldn't fully enjoy it. I will definately be reading more of Bischoff's work in the future.

As a longtime fan of F. Scott Fitzgerald, when I read the description of this book, I knew that I had to read it. Lila Crayne is a beloved actress engaged to Kurt Royall, a legendary director. They are about to film a remake of the movie of Fitzgerald’s novel, Tender is the Night with a feminist bent. In order to prepare for the role, Lila decides to start therapy sessions with psychiatrist Jonas Gabriel to help her get to the root of some of her past trauma in order to prepare for the role. Lila and Jonas have met before but she doesn’t seem to remember him but he has become obsessed with her. As the therapy sessions continue, Jonas and Lila’s personal lives starts to fall apart and real life begins to mirror the movie with devastating results.

Sweet Fury is a character driven slow burn of a novel of revenge, secrets with a twisty ending. I enjoyed the insider look at filmmaking and the references to Fitzgerald’s novels. If you are a Fitzgerald lover you will really enjoy this book but even those who haven’t read any of his novels will like it. Thanks to NetGalley and Simon and Schuster for the advanced reading copy.

Reads like Fitzgerald fan fiction, which I didn’t mind. Feels a little overwritten in spots but passed the time just fine. Thanks to Netgalley for the free advanced copy in exchange for an honest review

SWEET FURY ultimately wasn’t for me.

This novel takes a meta approach, intertwining a feminist film production of Tender Is the Night with a plot that loosely mirrors Fitzgerald’s classic. Acclaimed actress Lila and her director husband, Kurt, are at the helm of the project, with Lila set to play Nicole Diver. To prepare for the emotionally demanding role, Lila begins therapy with Dr. Jonah Gabriel, hoping to confront her own painful past. However, as tensions mount both on set and in her personal life, she starts leaning on Jonah in ways that blur professional boundaries. What begins as an intriguing premise escalates into absurdity, with a climax that feels excessive and an epilogue that strains credibility.

The novel builds suspense through alternating perspectives—Lila’s, Jonah’s, therapy transcripts, and excerpts from Lila’s journal—creating an engaging but, at times, disjointed narrative. While the book positions itself as a feminist exploration of power and justice, particularly regarding sexual assault, its execution feels contradictory. The female protagonists are often depicted as cruel, self-absorbed, and indifferent to the struggles of others, which undercuts the novel’s intended themes.

Additionally, readers should be aware of a significant rape trigger warning.

While I appreciated the clever Fitzgerald references woven throughout, the novel’s convoluted execution and frustrating character portrayals left me disappointed.

I had a hard time getting into this book until a twist in the middle. It was much like Silent Patient in that everyone isn’t what they seem. However, the ending was a bit strange and not entirely satisfying.

I really enjoyed Sweet Fury by Sash Bischoff! The Hollywood setting was so fun and glamorous, and the plot kept me hooked from start to finish. I’m a sucker for a slow burn, and this one definitely delivered—I was totally invested in the tension and buildup. That said, the ending felt a bit unrealistic and left me a little confused, which knocked it down a star for me. I had to reread a couple of parts toward the end to fully grasp what was happening. Also, while the characters were interesting, I didn’t find any of them particularly likeable (except for Maggie, but she wasn’t a main), which made it harder to fully root for them. Still, if you’re into juicy, drama-filled stories with a Hollywood twist, this is a great pick! Thank you to Simon & Schuster and Netgalley for the opportunity to read an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Hollywood story about toxic relationships and masculinity. I didn’t find it to be paced like a thriller but enjoyed it nonetheless.

My eyes were relentlessly glued to this damn book like no other while I was reading it! It had the perfect amount of drama and intrigue!

Special thanks to @simonandschuster for the review copy of this book!!!

Round up to 3.5 stars.

I really liked the F. Scott Fitzgerald tie-in to this novel and how the focus on Tender is the Night dictated, to a certain extent, how the characters interacted with one another. And, there were a few unexpected twists but, on the whole, I found it to be predictable. Even with that, however, I could have gone along with it, but the ending got very convoluted and went a bit off the rails. I believe the author tried to explain things in the epilogue, but that ended up confusing me even more.

Get this one today! Such a fast read. It was a little slow in the beginning, but I just couldn't put it down. I knew there was going to be a jumping point where this story just rolled, and I'm so glad I stuck with it. This was a one-sit wonder. It's about Hollywood's It couple: the gorgeous actress who has everything going for her and the filmmaker who wows the crowd. Perfect from the outside, but inside? What a mess! The twists this one takes will have you gasping for air and clutching your pearls!

It started strong and gave me a lot of “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” meets “The Silent Patient” energy. The writing is great and I was invested in the story. However towards the end it got very confusing and a lot of plot holes kept popping up. I didn’t understand the ending at all. It bordered completely unrealistic.

A Fitzgerald retelling but a little bit too on the nose for my preferences. Might be best for someone that has not read the source material.

Thank you to the publisher for giving me the chance to read an early digital copy of this book. The thing about this book that initially piqued my interest was the fact that the main character is cast in a feminist adaptation of an F. Scott Fitzgerald book. The Great Gatsby is one of my all time favorite books, and in college, I had the chance to read it several times in a literary criticism class, and one of the lenses we studied it through was a feminist lens. This one did not disappoint. There were many aspects of it that were entertaining and had me wanting to keep reading to find out what was going to happen next. It also made me want to go back and read some of Fitzgerald's other works, as The Great Gatsby is the only one that I have read so far. I feel like this book would be a good one for my book club, as I thought there were many different aspects that could be discussed.