This was a unique and enjoyable read. It centers primarily on Nicole, over 2 timelines: one in 1986 when her little sister Cassie is obsessed with a hot band, and one in 2010 when Nicole is happily married and settled, when questions start to arise around her involvement in events from back in the 1980s. I enjoyed the earlier timeline better, as I was more able to immerse myself in that narrative than the later one.

While I really liked young Nicole, I felt some frustration with the older version, primarily around why she was so obtuse with her husband and others about what had happened in the past. It felt like a lot of the issues would have been avoided if she had just been more honest. The chain of events leading to a tragic situation from the earlier timeframe was both suspenseful and sad, while also feeling realistic. I really didn’t like the end of the book and thought it was too abrupt; while I think I get what the author wanted the reader to think happened, I wish it had been laid out better. I was glad I read the author’s afterward about what the book was based on, as I didn’t realize that there were real fans out there that had created that kind of relationship with bands. I now want to go watch the movie “Almost Famous” again!

Overall, I thought this was a unique premise with characters that elicited strong emotions and an overall fast paced story. While I didn’t love the ending, I did like the overall story. Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Wow Just wow. You will never see any of the twists and turns in this suspenseful novel. Well done, Sandie Jones. The story goes between 2 time periods 1986 and 2010. The story follows Two sisters, Nicole and Cassie . Cassie is obsessed with a band back in the 80's and follows them everywhere. Nicole also ends up involved with the band. Events that take places in 86 are brought back to light in 2010 threatening to destroy Nicole's life. One of the best books of the year .

At first I had a take it or leave it attitude about this book. Then as I got more into it I couldn't put it down. Sadly, the end was very disappointing. It was almost like a dangling sentence. I get that in a lot of cases the reader does assume the ending. But, this was so sudden. I even scrolled a few pages ahead to make sure I hadn't missed anything. This was my first novel by this author. On the fence as to whether I would read anything else of hers.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC!!

I definitely could not put this book down since the chapters were formed just so that each almost ended on a cliffhanger and you had to keep going. I would give this book 4 or 5 stars if Cassie’s character was slightly more developed instead of going straight into psycho territory. The end was also lack luster for how the story was building up. Overall an interesting premise with blah characters, but quick and easy read!

I Would Die for You is a gripping psychological thriller that will keep readers hooked until its chilling conclusion. While not her most groundbreaking work, it’s a solid addition to Sandie Jones’s bibliography. Perfect for fans of twisty domestic thrillers, this novel is a reminder of how dangerous love can be.

Thank you to Net Galley and St Martin’s Press for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

While I moved through the book fairly quickly especially as the ending neared, it was an abrupt ending that left me confused. That lowered my rating by a star. I also agree with others that so many characters were unlikable.

This story is a complex mixer of family ties fraying, history to be forgotten, and the murder of a musician. The writer provides an amalgam of individual stories for each character bring the stories together for an intriguing ending. I’m giving it four because I would like to have seen more intrinsic detail . I’m onboard with this author and will read subsequent books.

I started reading this book and had a really hard time getting into it, so I am adding it to my DNF list. I am sure someone else may enjoy this, but I found myself rolling my eyes a lot.

3.5 Stars-"I Would Die for You," takes fan obsession to a whole new level. In 1986, Cassie becomes obsessed with a band called "Secret Oktober." She falls head over heels for one of the singers. Her sister Nicole is an aspiring singer and also forms a tie to the same band. Both of them are also dealing with the fact that their mother is dying. Fast forward to 2010, Nicole has completely changed her identity, moved to another country, and is lying about her past to her husband and daughter. Something tragic happened in 1986 and as the book alternates between the two time periods, the reader learns just how far sisters will go to right wrongs.

This was definitely a thriller that kept me guessing until the very end of the book. It was dark, twisty, and one of the characters can only be described as evil. The writing was good and each chapter left me on a cliff hanger. I'm rating it down a half star simply because I wanted more out of Nicole and that ending was not enough.

Thank you to Minotaur Books and NetGalley for this ARC.

A slow burn family drama about Nicole, who is living a new life in California, when a reporter shows up asking her about the downfall of an ‘80s British band, Secret Oktober, and Nicole’s connection to its lead singer, Ben Edwards. And then Nicole’s daughter is taken from school. Peppered with scenes from Nicole’s past life in London and her younger sister Cassie, who has fallen in with a dangerous crowd obsessed with the boy bad Secret Oktober. There are a number of entertaining hooks and some interesting character development. This one is absorbing and entertaining.

I love every book Sandie Jones writes! This felt different in more of a family drama way but the suspense and mystery was top notch. I loved the dual timelines and the multiple twists at the end.

A great author can make you feel strongly about a character. I found myself questioning Nicole's street smarts - she made a lot of wrong decisions and didn't seem to learn from her past. She also seems oblivious to how her actions affect others. As a main character, I didn't really like her - sometimes I felt bad for her, while other times I kicked myself for feeling that way. But Cassie! Now that is a character to hate! She had an oily sinister vibe from the start. Even so, the story was a fatal love story, a dance through the glitter cocaine spray of celebrity, a tug on the strings that hold a family together - or pull it apart. The intrigue was eerie, with revelations coming at you rapid fire at the end. And that ending! It is a shocker! This is some great writing!

Oh I wanted to give 4 stars so bad. Loved the premise. Hottest boy band, love triangle with 2 sisters, psychotic groupies, drugs! But the characters were not very likable, situations not very plausible, and the ending was like huh?
Def 3.75.
Thank you, Netgalley, publisher, and author for the ARC.

I have read and will continue to read any book Sandie Jones writes. Even though this one fell a little short for me, I really enjoy all of her work.

I loved the dual timelines and the fast pace of this book but the big twists were not that shocking to me and the characters were extremely unlikable. Maybe that was the point? But I didn’t love that or love this one by Sandie Jones. I’m excited for what’s next from her though!

This had two time lines and I enjoyed the 80’s music scenes, crazy fans and band dynamics more than twenty years later time lines. Cassie is obsessed with a band and skips school, work and lies to see them and go to parties. Her sister Nicole tries to talk sense to her but it doesn’t help. They both have a relationship with Ben that tears the family apart.

Nicole flees to America to start a new life and move on. She has a husband and a daughter now but someone shows up at her door asking questions about the band. This has the power to destroy her happy family.

I had so many questions reading this book and so much that didn’t make sense that I found myself frustrated reading it. I hung in there until the end but felt the ending was rushed.

Interesting initial premise,but found this one to be a bit all over the place. Wasn't overly connected to any of the characters. Ending was not my favorite.

Sandie Jones is one of my favorite authors! I was so excited to see that she had a new book coming out and couldn't wait to get my hands on it. In "I Would Die for You," we are introduced to Nicole, a wife and mother, with a very interesting past. Nicole is connected to one of the biggest British bands of the 1980s. The story dives into two timelines, the 80s and today, and tells the story of Nicole and her sister Cassie, and the secrets they both hold. The story takes on exciting twists and turns until the very last page! I definitely recommend this book to any lovers of thrillers.

3.5⭐️
this is a fast-paced thriller that goes between present day and the 1980s. in the present, it follows nicole who is forced to revisit her past in order to protect her family. in the past, cassie is obsessed with the boy band secret oktober which leads to events that could tear her life apart. this was an enjoyable read, but the past storyline did bother me at times because cassie is only 16-years-old and makes so many frustrating decisions! overall, it had some good twists and kept me reading.

cw: substance abuse, sexual assault

thanks to netgalley and st. martin’s press for my advance copy of i would die for you by sandie jones. all opinions are my own.

This was a good idea for a book, but I think it got a little convoluted at the end. It was hard to untangle all the threads, which took away from my enjoyment.

I had hopes for this book because it sounded so good. It was pretty good but the ending ruined it for me. If the ending was different this definitely would have been a 4 star read for me.