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I did not enjoy this one at all. I read over half of it and just could not get into it at all. So many times I rolled my eyes. I could not connect with Nicole and her sister was completely insane. I added this one to my DNF pile unfortunately.

I love a good dual timeline novel. In I Would Die for You, I feel like the 1980s timeline was a lot more interesting than the current. When Cassie was telling the story, it really did feel like Ben was into her, but when someone else was narrating, you could see just how cringey Cassie's fangirl obsession was. The ending of the book made me want to throw my kindle across the room so if you have a good protective case on your own kindle add this book to your TBR.

Thank you Netgalley, St. Martin's Press for the ARC in exchange of my honest review.
The story is about Nicole, a Forbes , a young wife and mother who resided in a simple and quiet life in Coronado Island. She loves nature and she is very passionate advocate in protecting the local seal population. Nicole's past life back in England is something she has been keeping quiet with. Back in the day she was connected with a music band named Secret Oktober. Now, Nicole’s past and present collide, this time with her daughter in the middle getting involved. The fear that her carefully constructed life is in danger and may be destroyed by secrets and lies she thought she’d left behind and will never have to deal with.
This is fast paced, quite predictable but decent read. I will not say that I love it but I also did not hate it. This is not my favorite of Sandie Jones and that is a lot since I like this author very much.

Sandie Jones is an author that i have thoroughly enjoyed in the past. I think this one just wasn't for me. I ended up hating the characters & wanting the book to just end. The POV transitions were confusing & the past timeline parts were so messy to me. This entire book felt rushed & unlike the other books I have read by this author. I don't know what else to say except that this was a major disappointment for me.

Sandie Jones’s I Would Die for You is a psychological thriller that explores obsession, fame, and family secrets. The story follows Nicole, a woman with a quiet life in California, whose past comes back to haunt her when her daughter goes missing—apparently taken by someone claiming to be a long-lost relative. This sets off a suspenseful journey into Nicole's past, particularly her connection to a British rock star in the 1980s and the dangerous world of celebrity fandom.

Told in alternating timelines between 1986 and 2011, the novel slowly reveals how Nicole and her sister Cassie got caught up in the chaotic life of a famous band—and the terrible consequences that followed. As secrets unravel, Nicole is forced to face long-buried truths that put her present life in jeopardy.

Jones keeps the pace quick and the tension high, though some twists feel a bit far-fetched. Still, the dual narrative keeps things engaging, and the book is an easy, entertaining read for fans of domestic suspense.

Verdict: While not her strongest novel, I Would Die for You delivers solid thrills and emotional tension, perfect for readers who enjoy messy family dramas mixed with dark secrets.

I enjoyed the dual timelines of this book but at times it was almost too suspenseful and gave much too little away. The ending the was unclear and abrupt leaving much to be desired.

I always enjoy a book that keeps you hooked and guessing and this was it! I wasn’t able to get the ending, which I love and it was a great ending! The mystery aspect was great and everything seemed to tie together nicely!

I left my review for the book itself on the eBook, but I’ll mention here that the narration didn’t quite resonate with me. It didn’t pull me in the way I had hoped, and overall, it felt quite different from the author’s other works.

✨ Publication date: March 25, 2025✨

I Would Die For You is a mystery/suspense by Sandie Jones. I would say this is a bit like Daisy Jones with a mystery/suspense aspect.

Nicole Forbes lives a relatively quiet life with her husband and daughter. No one in her small community would even begin to imagine that the mom with a seemingly perfect life who invests most of her time trying to save the local seals has a dark past.

When a woman shows up at her door asking Nicole for an interview for a book she’s writing that includes all the secrets she has been painstakingly hidden over the years, Nicole panics.

At the same time, Nicole’s young daughter is signed out by a mystery woman claiming to be her aunt. Nicole knows these two events cannot be a coincidence and she begins to unravel her past to find her daughter.

This is a dual timeline, multiple POV storyline. I’m a big fan of this author and have read several of her books, this is probably my least favourite. The author kept me guessing until the end but I had a tough time connecting with any of the characters or the past storyline. This is a 3 star read for me.

Disclaimer: I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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I Would Die For You - Sandie Jones

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Told in multiple timelines/POV we meet Cassie who is a obsessed groupie and Nicole who’s daughter is missing. The story comes together at the end with a perfect plot twist.

I really enjoyed this book, my only complaint is the ending felt so rushed. I would love an epilogue or some kind of closure.

Ok I do not know why people didn't like this. I really freaking liked it. And I'm a hard cookie to impress lately with books. I was attached halfway in and just wanted to know what happened. I didn't get the ending at first then I was like no way!! NOOOO. How could she end the book like that?? It's good to me. If you liked Daisy Jones maybe you'll like this one too.

I like this one but it didn't wow me. If you really like the 80s or the music scene as a back drop to a thriller, I think you'd really like it! I liked the mystery and thought it was really well-plotted, but it seemed like some of the decisions towards the end didn't really match who we knew the characters to be. I think the beginning especially was a bit slow, but overall I did like it.

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I Would Die for You
By: Sandie Jones 
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press
Pub Date: 3/25/25
This is my pick for thriller of the year! Sandie does an incredible job of melding the characters' timelines together between 1986 and 2010 the story follows two sisters and their everyday lives until things begin to spiral. There are so many secrets and twists and turns it really keeps you guessing until the shocking end!

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my review copy!

Yet another enjoyable novel by Sandie Jones (my third, I believe). This one contained a lot of character development and back story, creating a slow burn. It might have been a touch TOO slow of a burn for me yet it held my interest overall and I would recommend. The characters weren't necessarily likable, and kept me irritated at times, and I always enjoy with an author can make me "feel" something, whether that feeling is good or bad. Haha!

There are several facets that this book revolves around to present an interesting narrative.

All young girls idolize rock stars and obsess of what life would be like if they could meet and fall in love. In this book the mania becomes harmful when Cassie, who did get to meet her idol, makes presumptions about their future as a couple.

There's the sister bond. Older sister, Nicole, caters to her sister's dreams and pushes her own aside. That is until she meets a kindred musician who may be "the one".....and happens to be the star her sister is convinced wants to date her.

In the midst of all this angst is the Dad. Widowed, depressed, but will do anything for his girls...and does.

The action takes place in two time periods.....pre and post rock idol. It takes us through what happened to cause a family fallout to how these two sisters
reunited.

Full of surprises especially in the final chapters. Just when you think you have it all figured out, think again.

I just finished I Would Die for You by Sandie Jones and here are my thoughts.

Nicole is living a small town life in Coronado with her small family but her past comes crashing to her doorstep when a young woman comes asking questions about her past and then her daughter goes missing… She has worked hard to forget about her life back in london… Her sister's obsession with a band leads to lives being destroyed and Nicole isn’t willing to relive it but now her child is in danger… She may not have a choice.

This book was awesome right up to the end. I found the ending a bit weird to be honest. It didn’t seem well thought out and it was twist over twist crashing over a twist and it didn’t need it.

I particularly enjoyed the narration and the past. The current day… It didn’t work for me. The husband acted like a total freak. I get why she fled.. I get all that but there were so many things that felt disjointed. The girl showed up at the door and the reason she was there she didn’t explain at the door, we find out later but the reason she didn't tell her in the first place… STUPID. Nicole pretending that she didn’t have a sister when the school said that’s who picked her up. It was all mental. I dunno I think the magic was in the past and the lead up to the big event. The writing was really good but there were just some elements that didn’t sit well with me.

I really thought the story had some really excellent elements. I loved the build up. I wish the ending wasn’t so outlandish. Having said that, I did enjoy the book and I think I am in the minority with the ending but I think an opportunity was missed.

3.75 stars

Thank you to @macmillanaudio @netgalley and @minotaur_books for my gifted ALC and ARC.

The past: Nicole’s younger sister, Cassie, is obsessed with the band, Secret Oktober, and there’s not much she won’t do to get close to the band members but particularly, Ben Edwards. Nicole, has recently moved from home and pursuing her own musical career even though things at home are tough and she feels guilty for not being there.

The present: Nicole is living in the states hiding from her past when her young daughter Hannah is picked up at school by an aunt that doesn’t exist. This kicks off a tangled story of deceit and lies that all lead to Nicoles past and the secrets buried there.

Intriguing premise and unique look at groupies and band life with a thrilling mystery at its center. Still wondering about that ending, though!

My thanks to Minotaur Books for this gifted copy!

Not my favorite of her books. I thought the plot was weak and the characters were no likable at all. I'm hoping her next books will be more in my wheelhouse of enjoyment.

Such a fun read! I Would Die For You is a compelling story of sisterhood, obsession, and family trauma.

Nicole is living what she considers a good life with her husband Brad and their beautiful little girl, but Nicole harbours a secret, one she has never admitted to her husband and she has been lying so long, she doesn't know how to even start to tell him who she actually is. The one day, their daughter goes missing, and when she just wanders home, seh says she was out for the day with her aunt, the problem, Nicole and her husband don't have siblings; but Nicole thinks she knows who it might be. The story then starts to go back and forth betwen 1986 and the present, where we learn who Nicole was in the past and what tramatic events caused her to recreate her life.

This was my first book by this author and while I didnt' love this book, I thought it was a good read and would certainly check out another book by this author.

Thank you to Netgalley, the publishing house, St Martins Press, and the author, Sandie Jones for the opportunitiy to read a complimentary copy of this book in return for a review based upon my honest opinion.