I am kicking myself for shelving this and taking so long to get to it. I was brought in by the cover, then found it out it's about a cult! Plus, Sara Sheperd hasn't done me wrong yet so I really should have read this way before now.

I hated Ben, which you should, dummy doesn't even think things through, but I don't want to spoiler.

Going from past to present really helped you see how easy it can be to get into a cult and how hard it is to get out. It also moves location, I kinda wish we got way more on the compound and how it was laid out, but I understand why we didn't get too much into that.

I had a hard time liking Tom, but I think it was because he didn't seem real enough, like the way he was written was trying too hard or something, just very off with him.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of this audiobook. The cover and the narrator were the best things about this book. The premise of the book grabbed me and gave me high hopes, but alas, the outcome wasn't great.

Rebecca’s quiet life is upended when a figure from her past resurfaces, dragging her back into a world she tried to escape. This fast-paced psychological thriller is packed with cult dynamics, manipulation, and suspense—no slow parts, just pure tension.

The cult leader’s behavior was chillingly realistic, especially for anyone familiar with narcissistic or toxic personalities. It’s gripping, entertaining, and even insightful.

Perfect for fans of Sara Shepard and readers who enjoy dark, twisty thrillers with emotional depth.

Honestly … five stars.

It’s been a while since I’ve read a thriller and this one kept me intrigued. I wanted to know about Rebecca’s past, see Tom unravel it along the way, and find out who and what the hell Danny is. Every character was captivating in some way, and it was so interesting to see who would be an unreliable narrator if there would be one.

Tom’s a real one, though. I don’t care what anyone says.

I don’t care what anyone else says, I loved the alternating timelines and POVs. I loved finding out information at different time points from different people. The cult—ISB—was uber disturbing and I couldn’t put the book down. Some may say it’s a confusing layout, but I appreciated it. It was very similar to putting puzzle pieces together.

(I don’t know much about it being based on a real-life cult, so I won’t say anything about that.)

Thank you, Netgalley, for the ARC!

One of my favorite things about GASLIGHT is that it accurately depicts the horrifying tactics cults use to control their members. A great deal of this story's tension comes from mistrust and distrust.
The characters can't and don't trust one another, and as a result experience harm right and left. Similarly, the reader can't trust any of the characters or narrators, even though they must witness them being punished for their own distrust. The reader becomes a part of the viscious cycle playing out on the page.
This form is quite compelling and made for riveting reading for me.
Beyond that, GASLIGHT also contains solid use of fictional elements: well drawn characters, interesting subplots, solid minimalist prose, smart and efficient setting and description.

This one had me pacing the room like someone just texted “we need to talk.” The audio performance was SO good—tense, breathy, and dripping with dread. I couldn’t tell who to trust, and I loved that. Truly felt like the audio equivalent of slowly realizing you’ve been lied to for years.

I'm on a bit of a cult kick and I'm glad to have read this after Dinner with Vampires to make comparisons between the memoir and the themes in this novel. Multiple trigger warnings to check before reading. I enjoyed the narrator for the audiobook. Thanks to Blackstone Publishing & NetGalley for the ARC!

A chilling, detailed look inside a cult that feels disturbingly real. Gripping, raw, and unforgettable—this one had me hooked from start to finish.

Rebecca spent nearly every waking moment with her best friend Danny in high school, but they lost contact when she escaped from her troubled life as a young adult. Fears and long-buried feelings are unearthed when Danny shows up at her front door. As the story progresses, the reader begins to question all characters and motives.

Overall an interesting book, but for me personally it did lack something. I also saw other readers pointing out similarities to an actual cult and I’m not sure how I feel about it.

Very interesting concept but unfortunately this book was not for me - the audiobook left me wanting a lot more

I had high hopes picking this book up because books about cults are interesting and the cover was very cool.

Rebecca lives a normal life as a wife and a mother. When her high school friend Danny shows up at her door it becomes apparent how many secrets she is hiding from her husband about her past.

This is a slow burn story 2 high school girls that enter a cult. I had a hard time with the format of this book. I felt like it slowed the storyline down.

* Thoughts: I'm not going to lie, this cover drew me in! It's beautiful When I read this had to do with a cult- sign me up! I am so intrigued by them and just how its members allow themselves to get so deep.
I really enjoyed this audiobook- the narrator did an amazing job! The story started out slow but towards the end it really picked up and I couldn't get enough. The twists and turns, multiple POVs and the ending were all a chef's kiss!

Thank you to NetGalley for the chance to read an early copy of this book. Book was fine, but I really struggled to get into it. It was pretty hard for me to keep my attention on it too, though I'm unsure if it was the time in my life that I read it or if it was the book itself.

Rebecca and Tom have a wonderful life with their 2 young children, until Danny shows up at Rebecca’s door, a ghost from her secret past. Danny and Rebecca were in a cult, indoctrinated as teens, brainwashed by a dangerous and narcissistic leader. Danny claims that she is pregnant and needs Rebecca’s help. It’s been years since Rebecca has heard from her. She left her behind when she fell pregnant and discovered the truth of ISB.

Rebecca’s life begins to blow up and her Tom uncovers his wife’s secret past. Will Tom stand by Rebecca or will he cast her aside? Is Danny telling the truth and really needing her assistance or is something sinister behind Danny’s eyes — a plan in place.

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Fast-paced, addictive and TWISTED. I really enjoyed this physiological thriller.

Thank you to authors Miles Joris-Peyrafitte and Sara Shepard, publishers Blackstone Publishing, and NetGalley for an advance audiobook copy of Gaslight.

I really liked this one! I went in completely blind, and for a while, I was like, WTF is happening right now?—but in the best way possible. I love cult-related stories, and this one was right up my alley. The pacing was fast, the twists kept me engaged, and the audiobook made for an immersive, quick listen. If you enjoy dark, twisty psychological thrillers with a cult element, this is definitely worth checking out!

This book had me fully locked in from the first few minutes. I listened to the audiobook of this and the narrator was phenomenal.

If you like books with *tension* then this one is absolutely for you. The book was tense, frustrating, uncomfortable, and sad. There are major, major comparisons to the NXIVM cult mess from a few years ago, but I still enjoyed this story. It’s truly wild that stories like this happen in real life.
I liked the characters, particularly Rebecca. There were a lot, but the book was written in a way that kept everyone very separate.

The only thing that was missing was a twist. I was wanting something a bit more twisty at the end. But, overall this book was wildly good.

Anyone who followed the NXIUM cult closely will find this book fascinating. The ending left much to be desired, but it was a faithful retelling of the most sensationalized aspects of the stranger-than-fiction cult.

Okay, I unexpectedly loved this book. Cult storylines aren’t usually my jam, but I found this one so interesting. Maybe because of all the twists and turns of the different relationships, or maybe I just felt more of a connection to the characters than usual. This was a big five star for me!

Wow, this was a wild ride and cults are freaking terrifying! This was my first time reading Miles Joris-Peyrafitte & Sara Shepard but it will most certainly not be my last. I am adding all of their books to my TBR!

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