This one was hard to get into, I do not know where it was going. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. None of the POVs really registered with me and I couldn't pay attention to the storyline

This book was intense from start to finish, constantly keeping me guessing. I loved how seamlessly it moved between past and present, drawing me deeper into the story with each chapter. The pacing was spot-on, and the suspense never let up—making it hard to put down.

I like the way this was told in dual timelines and I found the plot to be interesting, however, I felt there were a couple gaps in the story. I did not love the ending, but overall thought the book was pretty good.

I attempted to read a book by Sandie Jones previously and ended up DNFing it, but I was more than willing to give her a shot again. Unfortunately, I don't think this is the author for me.

This book started out alright. I was pretty into it for the first half, but towards the end the plot became messy and confusing. I think Jones was trying too hard to throw in twists and it left the reader confused about what actually happened. I'm honestly not sure if I even understand what actually happened. I have so many questions.

On top of a messy plot, the MCs were pretty unlikable and most of the side characters lacked depth and development. I also think that the setting of 80s London could have been amplified. It felt like there wasn't a difference between the timelines.

Rating: 2.5

Unfortunately I had to DNF this one. I just couldn't get into the story and characters. It was hard for me to focus and stayed interested. I feel like I was not the right audience for this book.

Thank you NetGalley, St. Martin's Press and the author for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I think this author always gives a solid mysterious, thrilling read. I love that I couldn’t guess the twists and turns, as usual. I found it a very fast paced read, one I had a hard time putting down.

Having two timelines always makes for a mysterious story, I always wonder how the timelines will merge. I will say Sandie did a great job with that. I found myself equally enthralled with Cassie and Nicole’s stories, which always makes for a pleasant time.

I will definitely be reading more by this author, she always keeps me on the edge of my seat.

Thank you Minotaur Books and NetGalley for the DRC of I Would Die For You. All opinions in this review are my own.

I loved The Guilt Trip by the same author so I'm always excited to pick up Sandie Jones's newest book! Sadly, I found I Would Die For You too chaotic to be thoroughly enjoyable. While I was invested when reading it, there were so many things happening at once, it made it hard to believe all the twists and turns. I wish Jones had focused solely on the 1980s timeline with maybe a flash to the future at the very end. I felt that by not naming characters explicitly in certain parts, it was pretty easy to figure out that the author wanted you to believe something to reveal a twist later. Overall, this is a quick thriller when you want a wild ride mixed with boy band fandom!

DNF’d this one. It was not my favorite read and it was hard for me to get into this one. Not a hard DNF, it’s in my come back to finish pile but for now I’ll pass on this one.

This book was not for me in a way that made me firmly believe it must be me, not the book- because there is no way this book was as frustrating to everyone else who read it based on the reviews. There is not a single likable character to be found here- by the end of the book I was wishing all of the characters would meet a dramatic end (as the title suggests) and take me with them so it could just be over. The thing that made this finish-able was absolutely the pacing- that's the one thing I have no complaints with. The author has written other really fun books, and i'll absolutely continue to pick up her work- this was just not it.

2.5 rounded to 3!

Thank you so much Netgalley and Minotaur Books for the eArc!

Wow. What a doozy.


Did I like this book. Not really. But I also couldn’t put it down. I needed to know the outcome. The ending was very convoluted and confusing. I’m giving it a 3, but it’s really more of a 2.5.

I'm starting to realize that Sandie Jones is a real hit or miss author for me and unfortunately, this one was a miss. I honestly just could not get into the storyline, especially the past timeline. I wasn't ever captivated and I probably wouldn't have been able to finish if I didn't also have the audiobook to help carry me along. The audiobook itself was well done, but it was the story that didn't grip me. I think I would have enjoyed it more if the book was mainly focused on the present timeline as I generally don't relate to teenage characters.

Thank you NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and Macmillan Audio for my eARC/ALC in exchange for an honest review.
2.5 rounded to 3

Thank you St. Martin's Press | Minotaur Books and NetGalley for the ARC!

This was such an interesting concept! I thought that this book was a good read - I was so interested to see where it was going. I thought that the ending was a bit strange but overall found myself diving in to the end!

I Would Die For You is classic Sandie Jones with dual timelines and a female-driven narrative. Cassie brought a lot of drama, and the entire 80s timeline had a great energy that helped me connect with the characters and start to understand their motivations.

However, I found present-day Nicole to be whiny and annoying. I love unlikable characters, but they need a personality, and unfortunately, Nicole did not have one. The ending felt abrupt and left me wanting more depth. While I Would Die For You isn't my favourite book by Sandie Jones, I'm still a fan and excited for her next release!

As always, these are just my personal thoughts!

Thank you, Minotaur and NetGalley, for the copy of the book.

This book just didn't work for me. Unlikable characters, predictable plot and twists, a dual timeline that I had no interest in...just a meh read.

I skimmed most of this one, just to say I finished it. Not her best work, which was disappointing because I was looking forward to this one.

A dual timeline story of 2 sisters who are groupies of a popular 80's band and what happens to them as adults. The book was just OK. Not a big fan of the end of the story. I did like the vibes that following an 80's band brought.

Loved this. Finished it in one weekend because I could not put it down. Interested in what else this author is going to bring to the table.

I was so excited to listen to this. It sounded like a phenomenal premise. And then…it just fell flat.

I was hooked at the very beginning with the kidnapping (hello, who wouldn’t be?!) and then slowly, slowly, the book lost me. There were so many characters and timelines and then I realized all the MC’s were well into their 40’s but acting like they were still teenagers of the ‘80’s, and that lost me completely.

Then I spent the whole book thinking something thrilling happened that one of the MC’s was running from, and that was an EPIC let down. Then the character development in the 2010’s was a letdown. And then we find out that the main story is based on a bunch of lies? Oof.

Nicole has been hiding a secret from her husband, Brad, for 25 years. But, when a woman knocks on her door asking about the downfall of the popular band, Secret Oktober, and later, when their daughter, Hannah, goes missing, she knows the secret she has been keeping will come to light. 25 years earlier, Nicole's sister, Cassie, was a rabid fan of the band, and especially Ben Edwards. Cassie was obsessed with Ben and believed he felt the same about her. But, he was really interested in her sister, Nicole, and that was unacceptable to Cassie. This started a chain of events which Nicole hasn't been able to shake. The end left me unsatisfied.

I get it, and like the idea of it, but the execution wasn’t there. I’ve really liked previous books by this author, so maybe my expectations were too high. The duel timeline worked for me, and the storylines were fine, but it seemed to drag in the middle and become convoluted. Overall it wasn’t terrible and kept me entertained enough to finish. Thank you for the opportunity to read and rate this book.

I usually love a Sandie Jones book but while I enjoyed this one, I didn't love it. It started out strong but the second half was underwhelming for me.