I love Sandie Jones books and this one did not disappoint. I could not stop reading and the twists and turns were crazy!

The dual timeline of this book works perfectly and I loved both timelines. The end of the book….WOW!

Thank you NetGalley for a digital copy of this book.

Cassie, a sixteen-year-old is obsessed with the band Secret Oktober. She is in love with one of the members and does everything she can to meet him and hang out with the rest of the band. Nicole her older sister is trying to make a break singing. She secretly starts to see the same band member that her sister has a crush on.

Fast forward 25-years and Nicole has started a new life, a new husband and daughter. But then things start to unravel and things from Nicole's past start to come to the surface.

This is told in two timelines now and then and from Nicole and Cassie's perspectives. I had a really hard time keeping it straight. I also felt like the ending just sort of ended and I had a few questions about what happened.

This was not my favorite book by this author.

This is more a book of mystery, suspense, and family drama. It has dual timelines - 1986 and 2010. The 1986 events are set in England. The events in 2010 are set in Coronado, California.

The 1986 events involve the rock and roll scene from the 1980’s. The good, bad, and ugly.

Nicole Forbes is the main character. She is hiding a secret from 1986. A secret she has kept from her husband. Her past life begins to unravel when her eight year old daughter, Hannah, goes missing.

As Nicole’s story begins to unfold, the writing made me curious about the secret she has been keeping. It motivated me to read more.

Several of the characters were unlikable. The ending left me wanting more.

Ugh. I hate to give such a low rating, but this was awful. I really just wanted the book to end. The characters were so unbelievable - one minute the Nicole and Brad have the perfect marriage, the next they are suspicious of each other and think the worst of one another WITHOUT SAYING ANY WORDS TO EACH OTHER. The plot is drawn out to create drama and suspense that doesn't exist, most of which doesn't make much sense. The characters are flat. The writing is sophomoric and basic. What a disappointment, as I enjoyed a couple of her other books.

Thank you to Net galley and Minotaur Books for the opportunity to read this.

Nicole Forbes has completely reinvented herself since her early adulthood and she’s put that life behind her, at least until now. When her daughter goes missing, supposedly picked up from school by an aunt who doesn’t exist Nicole is forced to revisit her long ago buried past. Back in 1986 Secret Oktober was the it band and Nicole had caught the eye of Ben Edwards, the leading man, but her sister Cassie is obsessed with him. I’m a night that will change all of their lives forever, Cassie takes matters into her own hands. How does the past connect to the present and will the secrets from her past come back to bite Nicole in the end?

I honestly had no clue what this book was about when I started it, I just enjoyed the cover. I was pleasantly surprised when I found out it was about a band and their falling out. My interest was hooked from the beginning of this book and held as this story unfolded. I enjoyed the twists and turns as these puzzle pieces fell together. It was suspenseful and interesting the whole time. The jumps between the last and present were a great way to mix this story up and I thought this was very well done. I enjoyed this mystery the whole way through and had a fun ride while reading it.

Nicole Forbes has a great life with her husband, Brad and daughter, Hannah in California. A journalist shows up at her door, asking about her past involving a band from the 80's called Secret Oktober and their lead singer Ben, that she's tried to keep hidden. When her daughter is picked up from school by the aunt that she doesn't have, Nicole is concerned that her past is back to haunt her.

I read The Other Woman by this author and absolutely adored it so I was intrigued to read another book by her! The story is told in two timelines, one in 2011, and one in the 1980's that interweave with one another. I enjoyed the 1980s much better then the 2011 one. I felt like it was more interesting, and faster pace. Older Nicole kind of annoyed me, and I didn't care about her timeline. The biggest downfall of the book for me was the ending, it felt very abrupt and left me unsatisfied.

Overall, very entertaining read - but not the best ending!

This is a twisty, nostalgic thriller that blends 1980s band obsession with a present-day mystery. The dual timeline kept me intrigued—especially the backstage drama and family tension in the ‘80s storyline. While the premise was great and the pacing solid, some of the twists felt a bit far-fetched, and I didn’t fully connect with the characters.

Still, it’s an entertaining read with a unique setup and a fun retro vibe. Worth picking up if you love music-centered thrillers with secrets from the past.

Thanks to the publisher for this ARC!

So many twists! I loved the dual timelines of this story. Each chapter kept me hanging and ready to figure out what was next. With all the twists I wasn’t sure how everything would pull together and was shocked with how it did. I can’t say much without giving away the ending but WHAT?! So many possibilities for how things could play out from there!

Two different timelines, involving Nicole. There's music, groupies, twists and turns, but this was not a hit for me. A little light on the character development. It all starts when someone asks Nicole about her part in the downfall of a popular band in the 80's. Then her daughter is kidnapped...this was a lighter read and it was okay, but I didn't love it. I will try more from this author, though!

Nicole has run from her past for decades, but we can rarely outrun our problems. Her younger sister, Cassie, is slightly obsessed with the lead singer in a popular band. What starts out as a typical fan fawning over a star quickly morphs into something more serious and the domino effect reaches far and wide. A very unique and interesting story!

I may need to accept this isn't the author for me as I've only enjoyed one of her books. this started out good enough but I really hate books about fake celebrities so it really lost me from there, I thought the whole past story was stupid.

This story was stupid and derivative. The writing was also pretty unimpressive.
Thanks to #netgalley and #minotaurbooks for this #arc of #iwoulddieforyou in exchange for an honest review.

A Twisty Tale of Fame, Family, and Secrets!

Sandie Jones once again proves why she’s a go-to for psychological thrillers with I Would Die for You. This dual-timeline story, set in 1986 London and 2011 California, is packed with obsession, betrayal, and long-buried secrets.

I loved how the story explored the darker side of fame and fandom, while also diving deep into sisterhood and family loyalty. The way the two timelines connected kept me guessing, and just when I thought I had it figured out—boom—another twist!

Some of the characters aren’t the most likable, but that’s exactly what made them feel so real. And while I would have loved a little more closure at the end, it didn’t take away from my enjoyment.

If you love fast-paced thrillers that keep you turning the pages late into the night, this one’s for you!

4/5 stars

I Would Die For You is a dual-timeline novel, taking place in 1986 and 2011. Nicole Forbes is living a quiet and uneventful life with her husband and daughter until her past catches up with her.

In 1986 Nicole's sister Cassie is obsessed with the lead singer of the rising band Secret Oktober, Ben Edwards. She and her friend pursue the band and shamelessly throw themselves at the band members. Cassie truly believes that Ben is as infatuated with her as she as with him, although the reality is different. Then Nicole, her older sister, meets Ben, and through a mutual love of music they bond. This is a love triangle, although one of the three members has it all in her head, but it is handled well, even though this can sometimes be a cringy subject. Nicole is dealing with the impending death of her mother, so maybe this is why she doesn't realize how crazy her sister has become.

I enjoyed the present-day story line more than the one in the past. Modern day Nicole is fighting to save her marriage and her daughter from the secrets of her past. I found Cassie so annoying that I didn't enjoy that portion of the story quite as much. However, the author used this back and forth technique to tease new clues and give slow reveals. She was actually quite good at that! I also thought the author did a good job portraying the music scene in the 1980's, and the craziness of the girl fans. In the notes, she mentions that some of this was drawn from personal experience, and the realism shows.

The author managed to keep me guessing and surprise me as the story wound down. There is one final sharp twist at the end, which I didn't see coming. I didn't love the ending, but I admired it.

I fell between three and four stars for this one, and it took me awhile to really get into the book. The last third was definitely my favorite part.

Thank you to Net Galley,

Sandie Jones never disappoints . Nicole daughter goes missing and Nicole has secrets, the past and a present storyline makes for a fast paced suspense has Nicole’s past caught up to her.

3.5 stars.

Not terrible, not great. This one is okay for a guilty pleasure or a relaxation (low pressure) read, but be prepared to suspend reality...a lot.

My top issue: this book felt like 2 completely different novels smashed together. With the dual timeline, things just didn't mesh for me. So...since it felt like two different books, I'm going to review the two pieces separately.

Piece 1: The past.
These parts of the book worked for me. A bit of a Daisy Jones and the Six flavor from the groupie perspective, plus a sisterly conflict. The characters got a little bit of feet underneath them and there was complexity surrounding their individual situations. There was character tension and some movement in the plot. While I fully admit that the character of Cassie was like nails on a chalkboard for me, this section of the book really could have stood as the basis for a full fledged novel. I'm really giving this part a lot of credit for potential. This story was what I wanted to be reading...just more.

Piece 2: The present.
What??? This section was a bit of a fever dream. Things were totally random and the characters behaved completely erratically. It was madness and far too over the top. Things were not super believable and I'm pretty sure I rolled my eyes several times. The characters that I had enjoyed being developed in the past section just became annoying and none of the situations that occurred in this timeline were really fully explained. It was constant whiplash.

Also, let's discuss the ending. I'm picky with my endings and...no. Just no. Unless this book is meant to be the start of some kind of duology or series, this is not an ending. This is cliffhanger nonsense and it left me bordering on angry. I invested time and I wanted no loose ends. I get the motivation behind thinking "hey, this is an awesome idea for an ending", but as a reader...it just pissed me off. Keep your clever ideas to the other pieces of the plot. I need me a solid ending.

This was quite the mystery novel!! I loved the dual timeline and trying to predict connections before they were revealed. If you like family drama to the max, this is definitely a read for you

This was an interesting book - I like the different points of view and the time hops between the past and present. The relationship between the sisters is a tough one and this was a unique story. I did feel like it ended a little quick but maybe that was because I wasn't ready for the story to be over.

While grieving the death of her mother, Nicole leaves England to start over in America after another tragedy happens. Years later, she has a loving husband and an 8 year old daughter who are her world. Until a strange woman shows up at her door one day and asks questions about NICOLE’s old life.

This story and premise were interesting and different enough for a thriller to keep you going. Of course lots of bad choices are made which have severe consequences. I did not like all the secrets kept and lack of communication throughout the book, but without them you wouldn’t have a story.

This is my first book by Sandie Jones. I enjoyed the story but felt it fell flat at times. I found myself really enjoying the present day time line, and more so skimming the 1980s parts. While this may not have been the book for me, i do think people will enjoy it! It goes to say you never really know who people are at what they might be hiding.