I read the first 35% of the book in one go but after that it became a struggle to complete it. Too much of repetitive actions and conversations spoilt the pacing and the twist at the end, although a surprise, felt incomplete and disconnected to the storyline. None of the characters were appealing; I questioned Anna's sensibility for jumping into a stranger's bed, 24 hours after meeting him, even while having doubts about him AND suffering from amnesia. Although I was curious to know more about Gregg's backstory and felt he was the only interesting character in the novel.

My thanks to NetGalley, the publisher Thomas and Mercer and the authors for the digital ARC of the book.

I enjoyed this psychological thriller. It kept me interested in the story. The characters had a lot of depth.

A book that will keep you guessing with the twists and turns, and will make you think about the scary possibility of what your life would be like if you somehow lost at least some part of what you could remember.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for my e-ARC of Gravewater Lake!

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐈𝐅 𝐘𝐎𝐔
🤕 have ever experienced memory loss
🌪️ love a great twist
❤️ ever fell for a man you barely knew
👀 like multiple POVs

• 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐈𝐓’𝐒 𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓

She wakes on the shore of a remote lake in the middle of the night, freezing and afraid. With no memory of who she is or how she got there, she stumbles frantically toward the lights of a house. The handsome stranger who lives there is shocked to see a woman on his doorstep and takes her in.

Trapped by a winter storm and cut off from the outside world, she starts to suspect that all is not right with the house on Gravewater Lake—or the man, who says his name is Gregg. Because there are whispers in the night, and phantom footsteps pace the halls. Is Gregg hiding a dark secret, or is she losing her mind?

As she struggles to remember her past and make sense of her present, she soon discovers that people are not always who they seem, and the truth might be more deadly than she could ever have imagined.

• 𝐌𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒

I absolutely loved The Last Girl Left, so I knew this would be a hit for me as well. The novel starts out strong with an intense opening scene. We then meet the woman with a concussion and no memory, and, I gotta be honest here, the entire time I was thinking that I knew how this would all end, and it did not go that way at all. To say this story had an unexpected twist is simply not enough. It came out of left field, but really in the best way possible! I never expected the twists, which is always the mark of a great story. I can’t wait to see what these amazing authors come up with next!

An interesting take on a domestic thriller. Definitely creepy and atmospheric. The plot, however, fell a bit flat for me. There was a lot going on and the ending was interesting. The characters and story plot development needed some work. I didn't feel connected to the characters and I was a bit disappointed in the ending.

I finished this book in 2 days amidst my other commitments. It had an unputdownable quality to it. But the ending came out of the left field and left me totally blindsided - and not in a good way. I am all for great twists but you cannot just dump a twist like this and ask me to accept it.

3.5 stars rounded up to 4.

Thanks to Netgalley and Thomas & Mercer for the ARC.

Wow this book was great! I would definitely recommend giving it a read!! It was very entertaining I couldn't put it down!!!

Wow. I absolutely LOVED this book!
Gravewater Lake was full of suspense, mystery, drama, and surprising twists. I was immediately drawn in, I just couldn't put it down.

The storyline was compelling, intriguing, and very clever. The characters were interesting and complex, and the writing was superb.

This is the second book I've read from A.M. Strong and Sonya Sargent, the first was: The Last Girl Left, which was also a fantastic, twisty read.
I can't wait to see what they come up with next.

I very highly recommend.

5 well deserved stars from me. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thanks to Netgalley, Thomas & Mercer, A.M. Strong and Sonya Sargent for the chance to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely loved this book! The pacing is flawless—it kicks off with a thrilling bang and maintains a perfect, unrelenting pace throughout. The confusion and chaos woven into the story were sheer fun, and that twist? I never saw it coming!

This book is a must-read, especially for fans of Freida McFadden—it captures a similar vibe that hit every craving I had. I'm genuinely sad to finish it because now I’m left searching for something that can live up to this level of enjoyment.

As a fan of locked-room mysteries and snowstorm settings, I was immediately drawn to this book after reading the synopsis, and it certainly did not disappoint.

The story begins with a woman waking up by a lake, disoriented, cold, and injured with no memory of how she got there. With no idea where she is or how to reach help, she sees a distant light and knows she must make her way there before succumbing to the elements or her injuries. Upon reaching the light, she discovers a cabin in the middle of nowhere. The owner, Gregg, offers her shelter and assistance—but from this point on, things take a very strange turn!

She wakes on the shore of a remote lake in the middle of the night, freezing and afraid. With no memory of who she is or how she got there.

I really enjoyed the locked room, snow storm trope in this book. The two timelines kept me guessing as to who was who, and how people connected.

The ending felt quick, but I liked it. I also liked how the last page leaves you questioning a bit- cleverly done.

This is great one to read curled under a blanket with a hot drink in hand

This book packed a punch & she never let up & I am here for it!!! From the very beginning the suspense & the fast paced twists & turns had me frantically turning pages. I needed to know what was gonna happen next & how this was all gonna come together.

I just so happened to read this on a rainy week here in Southern California & it really set this scene for this book.

This was a great psychological thriller that will stick with you long after the last page.

I loved the last book by these authors and I look forward to anything they write in the future.

Dual time lines
Murderer at large
Unknown circumstances
Amnesia
Hint of romance


This was a fast paced thriller that kept me truly guessing until the end. OMG that ending! It was NOT what I imagined. And I was so sure i knew exactly what was going to happen!

#GravewaterLake is not at all what I thought that it was.

Partially through the book I thought that I had it all figured out and i found myself wondering aloud to the main character why they hadn't figured out who Gregg was. It was so clear to me that Anna knew who Gregg was although the amnesia probably didn't help things.

The book goes back and forth between when Adria and Peter are at their lake house on Gravewater Lake having a vacation together. Things have been strained between them since Adria started wondering if her husband is who he says he is and when two thugs show up at her house asking for her husand it sends off alarms in her mind and she goes to her friend Harvey that works for her famillies foundation to see if he can dig up some information for her. After getting a text on her burner cell to meet Harvey and to be careful her husband is not who she thinks he is Harvey dies in a mugging by two people who sound very similar to the thugs that came looking for her husband. From here everything in her wonderful life seems to spiral out of control.

A woman wake up on the shore of Gravewater Lake with a single slipper and torn clothing not knowing who she is or how she got there. Almost frozen from the snow and water she makes her way to a large home and is taken in by a man named Gregg. Shes told that the power is down, there is no cell reception, and the roads aren't plowed because the bridge is down as well. So she finds herself stuck with this man not knowing who she is, who hurt her and who he is. She feels a strange draw to him though. He has clothes in his closet he says belong to his dead wife that he couldn't bare to let go of but the clothes fit her as though they were tailored for her. No pictures adorn his walls for someone who claims that the lake house was his wifes favorite place and that he goes there to be closer to her if anything the home feels sterile.

Something is off about this place, she hears strange noises and feels as though she is constantly being watched. Gregg seems determined to keep her at the house and disonnected from anyone else but it feels as though he knows more than what he is saying. Anna has no idea who she is but is hopeing that something will stir her memory however she begins to worry that maybe she isn't as safe as she thought she was, maybe Greggs wife isn't dead after all.

#GravewaterLake by #A.MStrong and #SonyaSargent is an amazing book that completely caught me off guard. I'm pretty good at knowing half through a book what is coming next but this time I was completely wrong and I loved that I was wrong. Its a fantastic psychological thriller that I hope everyone gives a change.

I want to thank #Netgalley for the chance to read an eArc of #GravewaterLake in return for a fair and honest review.

This is such a well thought out and tightly written thriller that anyone who enjoys their books twisty will enjoy.

GRAVEWATER LAKE is a story that keeps providing twists and surprises that will keep the reader constantly guessing what's next. AM Strong and Sonya Sargent, twisting the story of Anna and Adria together to slowly reveal the ending-hmm, it's fun.

The writing is fun- it's playful, easy to read, and really highlights the characters of the story.

Creating the amnesia driven plot with not one but two timelines was freaking chaotic yet cool. The plot was well-written with twists so twisting that every time I thought solving it, my mind was confused again. The vivid descriptions of the protagonist who is totally in a new world because of her memory loss is really good and the unsettling themes will give chills and thrills all at once.
Basically, the main character is confused and I was confused as well.
If you are a fan of thriller or Freida Macfadden, you will love this one

I recently had the pleasure of reading this, and I have to say, it exceeded my expectations in so many ways. From the very first page, I was hooked by the engaging style and the intriguing characters. The author does an excellent job of building a world that feels both immersive and believable, making it easy to get lost in the story. The plot was full of twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat. Just when I thought I had it figured out, the story would surprise me with something unexpected. I highly recommend this and all their work.

This was a great thriller! The ending was unexpected and I enjoyed it start to finish. It drew me in and didn't let me go until the end. I would recommend this! Special Thank You to A.M. Strong,Sonya Sargent,Thomas & Mercer and NetGalley for allowing me to read a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.

After reading The Last Girl Left, I knew this one would be a must read for me! I was even more excited to read it when I saw that it took place in a secluded atmospheric setting during a snow storm. I love a good locked room thrillers and this did not disappoint! It was full of twists and constantly kept me guessing. Everyone seemed suspicious and even the main character was confused! I always enjoy alternating time lines and loved the twist at the end!

Gravewater Lake is my second read from these authors and I’ll say what a thriller!! I absolutely loved it. It had all the twists, turns and kept me on the edge of my seat!!! I was totally hooked!

Thank you so much for the advanced copy, NetGalley - in exchange for my honest review!

A digital copy of this book was given to me. The opinions are my own and freely given.

A woman wakes up on the shore of a lake, in a blizzard with no memory. She doesn't know her name, or where she is but sees a home and decides to ask for help. Gregg answers the door and doesn't know her, but because of the storm, they can't leave. She stays with Gregg and even though she enjoys being with him, she wonders if she can trust him.

Leading up to this mysterious woman waking up, Adria discovers her husband is stealing money from the business and some shady characters show up. This story is told from different perspectives, Adria's, which was a days before the woman woke up. And then when she woke up.

I spent the whole book, also wondering if Gregg was Adria's husband, if the woman was Adria and if he can really be trusted. I was shocked at the truth, never saw it coming and pleasantly surprised. I believe my mouth actually hung open for a minute of two.

This book had suspense, action. a little romance and a lot of mystery. Highly recommend it!