I Would Die for You by Sandie Jones is an emotionally charged novel that delves into the complexities of love, loyalty, and sacrifice. Jones masterfully explores the lengths people will go for the ones they love, making this a thought-provoking and captivating read. If you enjoy novels with emotional depth and suspense, I Would Die for You is one you won’t want to miss!

Secret October was the hottest band coming out of England in the 1980s, and they had throngs of die-hard fans to prove it. But a terrible tragedy ended their meteoric rise to fame and sent Nicole Forbes running as far as she could go. When a mysterious woman tracks her down in California where she lives with her husband and young daughter asking her what she knew about the tragedy, Nicole’s new life is in danger of exploding in a manner worthy of a music video.

Told in dual point of view with two timelines, Jones weaves a tight story of suspense that manages to capture the boundless energy and excess of the eighties music scene, fueled by the parallels between the obsession of superfans and the desperation of a mother in search of her lost daughter.

Thank you to NetGalley and St Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read an advance review copy.

This book was interesting. I really enjoyed the switching between past and present. I was very curious how the two timelines would connect. But then the whole reason seemed absolutely silly. I feel like this spiraled just over the top.

This book was not for me. Unfortunately I had to DNF. I could not get into the story line. It was a little confusing for me. I hope everyone else enjoys this book!

I’ve been a big fan of her other books but this one was a letdown and I was bummed. Often when reading I was hoping it would end but it just kept dragging out. The plot points felt predictable and none of the characters had redeeming qualities at all so there was really no one to root for. I would pass and pick up one of her other books instead.

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC

I just finished I Would Die for You, and wow, what a ride! From the very first chapter, I was hooked. The suspense and twists kept me turning pages late into the night—I couldn’t put it down (and my eyes show it today!) The characters felt so real, and I found myself questioning everyone's motives (in the best way possible).

She does an amazing job building tension and keeping you on edge, and I genuinely didn’t see some of the twists coming. That said, there were a few moments where I felt the pacing dragged just a bit, but it didn’t take away from my overall enjoyment of the story.

If you’re a fan of psychological thrillers that keep you guessing until the end, you’ll love this book. It’s gripping, unpredictable, and definitely worth reading. I’d happily recommend it to my fellow thriller fans!

I Would Die for You by Sandie Jones is another brilliant work from an author who never disappoints. As a fan since "The Other Woman," I found this book to be unique yet still true to Sandie's signature style. The dual timeline, which is an absolute favorite of mine, adds an intensity to the storyline that keeps you hooked. There are so many secrets and stories to be told, and the buildup to the end is intense. I highly recommend this book.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Sandie Jones is the expert in crafting believable characters in a suspenseful and thrilling story. I appreciated the dual timeline that gave us small bits of the bigger story as needed. Cassie and Nicole had depth and motivation, though the disconnect of their relationship made me unsure about the plausibility of the ending. The story seemed to come to a head and then end very abruptly, but overall it matched the tone of the book and ultimately left me feeling satisfied.

Second book I've read by this author so I kind of knew what I'd be expecting. She writes well so no complaints there. But ugh, these characters. Not a single one was likeable...or redeemable in my opinion.
This is the story of two sisters and a popular band colliding. Drugs, sex...death. There are definitely better ways to ruin your life, but 16 year old Cassie chose this life, obsessing over the popular band. Then we have her older sister who is a struggling singer. A very angry father. A dying mother. And mmm, Cassie's best friend who ..well, is just as equally off the deep end as Cassie ends up.




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Look I never do this. Because jump in blind. BUT. I'm breaking my own rules here. Cassie is absolutely delusional thinking she had any real connection with a drug addled band member. The way she just absolutely goes off though? MA'AM. If there is a sequel...she's absolutely getting off any charges and being committed. No question.
Nicole was just delusional thinking she could run away, cut off people, and hide what happened wirh her husband. Who would've totally had an affair. Their marriage? Not good based off the writing. Brad? A turd polished up nice and shiny. But a turd.
I assume who died by the end is who the author was teasing the books death about the whole time and not the band member who actually died. But no boo hoos from me because he was a gRapist. I do have a question about that. Why in the heck did Nicole even bother telling the kid her dad would be proud of her? Who cares? Let her know the truth about the dude or don't lie. Ugh. Okay I'm done ranting.

I’m a huge Sandie Jones fan, but I Would Die for You is just not on my favorites list. I could not get into this book. Told in two timelines from different viewpoints, the story flowed and came together but I found the characters unlikable and the storyline a bit over the top. Nicole’s daughter goes missing, and ,while she is an older child, no one wants to question what happened to her while she was gone? In another time, Cassie is a teen and groupie to a popular band, Her actions are quite unbelievable. I really wanted to like this, but unfortunately it wasn’t what I expected.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for for my honest review.

This was an engaging thriller and I devoured it quickly. I love stories about bands in the height of their short-lived heyday. However, the transformation of the sister was a bit abrupt and I had trouble buying the characters’ motives. The ending was also unsatisfying for me.

I usually like Sandie Jones but this book just did not do it for me. The characters were all highly unlikable, I couldn't find it in me to care. There was too much drugs and sex and not enough thrills. The ending also left me very confused..

(2.5/5) This book had its engaging elements but was overall something of a slog to get through. I simply couldn’t connect with the characters and it felt like a big lead up to disappointment. Considering I read this thinking it was a novel and not a series, the ending was a bit frustrating. While the premise of the book had a lot of promise, something about the novel felt incomplete. I could have gone without this one.

Thank you the NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book. A quick mystery read.m with a bunch of twist and turns with family drama, a boy band and different time periods. Pick it up it may be for you.

Wow, wow, wow! I’ve enjoyed Sandie’s books since her debut, The Other Woman, came out in 2018. Regarding her most recent book, I Would Die for You, I was sucked in from the beginning. I absolutely loved the dual timeline and the portrayal of life of a band member/groupie. There were twists and turns that kept me guessing until the very end. I loved it!

"I Would Die for You" by Sandie Jones is a captivating blend of suspense and nostalgia, expertly bridging the gap between the glamour of the 1980s music scene and a chilling mystery in the present. With its dual timelines and richly drawn characters, the story explores themes of obsession, fame, and the bonds of family. Jones masterfully intertwines the fervor of fandom with a mother's desperate search for her daughter, creating a taut, emotional thriller. A must-read for fans of music-infused drama and twisty mysteries.

This book seemed to be very predictable, I predicted all the twists and turns it would take, and many were not shocking at all. This book had such potential, but it was hard for me to really find myself routing for any of the characters as they were just not likeable. I will still continue to read Sandie Jones books, but this one was just not it for me. Thanks NetGalley for the ARC and the chance to provide my honest feedback.

After also reading The Idea of You by Robinne Lee this was a no brainer, to pick up and keep the pop star fantasy going! Who doesn't want to meet and date a pop star? Every girl has that one band and one singer they fantasize about. I really liked this book and the twists and turns. While I thought I had it figured out, Sandi threw one more little twist at the end that I didn't see coming. Another great book, I'm already looking forward to her next book! I love her writing.

Thank you St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for my advanced copy.

What teenage girl hasn't had a massive musical crush and wants to follow them around and dreams of being their girlfriend? That part was pretty relatable, I was an 80s rock girl. However these teenage girls - truly out of their mind crazy and maybe I've just never been a true die hard (no pun intended) fan like these girls were because there were parts that although intense just seemed so fake that it was hard to grasp and I knew all about the bands and their wild partying ways back then. I'm a very visual reader and hard as I tried, I just couldn't complete the vision on this one.
The story started out strong for me and kept me questioning and wondering till about half to three-fourths of the way through at which point it started to drag for me. It was not what I was expecting based on the title and by the time all is revealed I was like, just tell me already and not because I was on the edge of my seat but because I was becoming bored with it. There was definitely a lot going on in this dual timeline story and it has some unexpected twists but it just seemed to drag and I don't think I really liked any of the characters. All the characters and the dual timelines just didn't seem to come together well for me.
I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it either. I'd give it a solid 3.5 stars but not quite enough to round up to 4.

Like many have said, I needed more clarity at the end of the book. Other than that, I really enjoyed the story line and twists. I couldn’t put this book down.