3 ⭐️

This novel follows two women, Mel a private investigator and Chloe a women who disappeared. Mel is tasked to find Chloe by her family but little do they know Mel and Chloe have complicated history, as they buried a man together the night of Chloe’s sweet sixteenth. When Mel finds Chloe, it seems she’s expecting someone else to come after her, living off grid in booby-trapped woods. Mel soon finds out that they buried something else with that body, something very powerful people are willing to do anything to get back.

I found this book to be enjoyable but i wasn’t super engaged while reading. The book was short but for me it felt way longer than it was. I did enjoy that we got a multiple povs and that there was a dual timeline. The women in this book were very strong and capable and i ate that up.
The villains in this story were so ridiculous, the lack of loyalty and constant argument were very entertaining. I did wish we got to know what happened to them after everything went down as it was left pretty open ended.

Overall, this was a fun read but not super compelling. Thank you Netgalley for a copy of the ARC.

My thanks to Netgalley, Farrar, Straus and Giroux and Tess Sharpe for the eARC in exchange for a review of this book.

Let it be known, far and wide: I adore mysteries.

When it was available to me for streaming, I used to put Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries on repeat and never get bored. I read and watch almost everything that is somehow Sherlock adjacent, from Enola Holmes to the Mary Russell books, and everything in between. I took a literature class in college called "Detective Fiction and Film" where I read classics about hard-boiled detectives and wrote my final paper on this new movie that was out at that time, Brick, Rian Johnson's directorial debut (I think that's showing my age, now that I look at the year that was released.)

Yes, I'm a fan of some of the major murder mystery shows that have been released in the last 5 years and I have a list of other mystery/thrillers books and movies and shows I still need to try from the last, well, let's say 30 years, just to be on the safe side. I even have those Murdle books, that are just a logic puzzles with murder mysteries attached to each puzzle. If it's somehow, some kind of mystery, I pay attention to it.

Which is why when I saw the title of this book, No Body No Crime by Tess Sharpe, I knew I had to read it.

This is my first Tess Sharpe book but it won't be my last. I already have copies of The Girls I've Been and The Girl in Question that I've moved up in my TBR towers to get to faster. No Body No Crime follows Mel Tillman, a PI, and Chloe Harper, her high school sweetheart she's been hired to track down after Chloe disappeared 6 years earlier. Mel and Chloe bonded after a night in high school that left a classmate dead and buried. Now that they're reunited, Mel learns that there was more to the story about their classmate and who he worked for, and how those people have kept Chloe on the run since they graduated high school. They have to work together to get the truth out and make it possible for Chloe to finally get to come back home for good.

This is a mystery/thriller with some grit and teeth that can stand perfectly well on its own compared to other thrillers out there. It follows two women who were forced in different ways to become tough and cunning in order to survive. The writing style is fairly to the point, nothing flowery. There are several character point-of-view chapters in addition to Chloe and Mel that help to round out the story. It's a strong voice that helps build each character, filling in parts of everyone through their interactions with other characters. Also because of this book, I'll be smiling at peacocks for the foreseeable future.

The timeline goes back and forth at the start to show what happened in the past when Mel and Chloe were teenagers and in present time, when Mel has finally tracked down where Chloe is currently living off the grid. There are lots of questions at the start that get answered with time and patience. There was one plot point I expected to happen and the build-up and reveal hit the right notes to make it a meaningful part of the book. I honestly waited for this moment, was really hoping it was going to happen, and even if it seemed like an obvious outcome, I still wanted that moment and was happy when it happened. It showed how much I cared for the characters that this moment hit the way it did. Signs of good writing, for sure.

The writing kept me engaged, the reveals worked at keeping me turning the pages to find out what happened next. I liked Mel's attitude and I liked Chloe's determination and I liked how the two of them together made them stronger against the villains of the piece. I look forward to reading more of Tess Sharpe's books as soon as possible.

Rating on my scale: 9 Stars. I really liked this book. If anything, it felt a bit short. I kind of wanted more time with the characters but I am happy with where they were left.

Told from multiple POV, this book had plot twists and characters you couldn’t help but root for. It was exciting, suspenseful, funny and romantic.

This was a pretty good book but unfortunately I was disappointed by it. The book itself was good and I enjoyed the story but everyone comparing this to Yellowjackets or Bite are really doing this book a disservice. This book is nothing like either of those things other than having queer women as the main characters. This book could never live up to that hype.
I say all that to say if you go into this book actually aware of what you're getting into you'll probably really enjoy this. Don't expect this book to be a masterpiece of a thriller or to really say anything. This book.is fun but that's really about it.

Teens Chloe and Mel share their first kiss in the aftermath of the murder of Toby Dunne. After two years of a relationship conducted in secret, Chloe disappears into the wilderness, abandoning Mel to their small town without a word. Six years later, now a PI, Mel is assigned to find Chloe. Told from both Chloe and Mel's perspectives (and a bit from select side characters), from ages 16, 18, and 24, this is another brilliant and thrilling sapphic story from Tess Sharpe. Perfect for fans of Yellowjackets!

3.5 ⭐️

I was so excited to receive this ARC because I absolutely loved 'The Girls I’ve Been' duology. Unfortunately, this book didn’t quite live up to my expectations. While I did enjoy it overall—and the ending was strong and satisfying—the first half felt quite slow and confusing. I often found myself wishing things were explained more clearly. When explanations did come, they were often told rather than shown, which made it harder to stay engaged.

That said, I really loved the characters. Their development—both individually and in their relationships—was well crafted and felt very real. I’d still call this a good read, and the way it all came together in the end definitely bumped up my rating. I just wish the beginning had been as strong as the conclusion.

How do you escape the crimes of your youth and what would you sacrifice to keep your family safe? This was an interesting read about two women who share a terrible secret. And now that secret has to be revealed. But it will come with a price and they might not both survive

Tess Sharpe doesn't miss.

Which is honestly WILD because I usually only enjoy speculative fiction and yet I've only given all of her Contemporary Thrillers 5 stars. (Technically this one's 4.5/5, but I'm rounding up)

This is pure summer blockbuster adrenaline with some badass babes who are strong and capable and yeah, okay, maybe they killed someone. Let women have hobbies!!

Told in alternating POVs with multiple timelines and flashbacks, the story got juicier and juicier, the twists and surprises were genuine, the sapphic yearning was on point, the villains were villainous, and I felt the tension right alongside the characters.

Absolutely pick up Tess Sharpe if you haven't yet. The Girls I've Been and its sequel remain in my top favourite books of all time, and this is a worthy addition to Sharpe's catalog.

1.5/5 stars

i am genuinely so sad i did not like this😭😭😭😭 i love tess sharpe so much and far from you is one of my absolute favourite books of all time so rating a tess sharpe book this low is something i never imagined i would do. it was going really good till the 20% mark and i was really invested and it had POTENTIAL. unfortunately it all went downhill from there. i did not care about the plot i did not care about the characters and i really really did not care about the romance. they were so bland and there wasn't enough build-up and backstory about them for me to like them or feel their emotions

I thoroughly enjoyed No Body No Crime! This is my first Tess Sharpe novel, and I can confidently say that I’ll be adding many more of her books to my TBR.

Without getting into spoilers, No Body No Crime follows two ex girlfriends, Mel and Chloe, as they get caught up in a situation full of crime, murder, and survival. After Chloe disappears following an incident the girls got involed in back when they were teenagers, events occur that bring the two back together, and they’re thrown back into the world of crime. The book goes back and forth between past and present, also switching between different points of view.

My two favorite parts of this book were the dual timeline and Mel and Chloe’s relationship. The dual timeline kept me intrigued to keep reading, and Chloe and Mel’s relationship was the cherry on top of an already wonderful survival/thriller novel. I loved Chloe and Mel’s banter, as well as their relationship with their best friends, twins Gigi and Whitney.

My only critique of the book is that we got the POV of Rick, one of the antagonists of the novel. I found myself getting bored at times during his chapters. Other than that, I really have no criticisms. So, overall, I would definitely recommend No Body No Crime! I would especially recommend this book to people who love thrillers, sapphic relationships, and survival stories. Thank you to Tess Sharpe for writing this, and thank you to NetGalley for the advanced copy!

Another amazing action-packed book from Tess Sharpe! This book opens so intense with a plane crash, and then goes backwards in time to show how the characters end up there, which was so unpredictable and exciting. It jumps around a bit between between the present, with the search for Chloe and plane crash, and back in time to Mel and Chloe in high school and that important night. It also jumps around between multiple povs, including the villain's, which I really liked. There was definitely a lot going on, but it was all so exciting and fast-paced I couldn’t help but devour this book. Yet even with the blistering plot, the author still managed some really well developed characters. I loved Chloe and Mel and Gigi and evil Rick, with their fears and complicated relationships. My one thing was I wanted more flashbacks of Chloe and Mel’s high school relationship, as I feel that would have made the present one even stronger. But overall this was an amazing book with great characters, a thrilling plot, and a very satisfying ending that I highly recommend!

Firstly, thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for access to this ARC.

DNF at 48%
This was my first Tess Sharpe book, and I really loved the premise of this before going into it, and felt hooked in by the first chapter, it was a set up I should've loved! After the first few chapters however, my enjoyment did begin to dwindle quickly.

The pacing of the story really took me out of the plot and I was very confused for the first 25% at what was going on, I understand that part of this is a mystery that were aren't supposed to find out about until later, but I was confused over what I was even supposed to be figuring out at first. The relationship between the two main characters took me a while to get to grips with as I was unsure about their dating history. The continued switches in time between chapters seemed a little too frequent and I wish we could've spent longer in a lot of scenes, especially those which developed or explained the main characters relationship, every scene was moving very rapidly.

Overall I think the writing style just wasn't for me, it felt like a lot of telling and not showing, and didn't give me any moments to really bond with any of the characters, making it hard to want to continue the book.

Oh good god, Tess Sharpe NEVER misses. While I was confused in the beginning and honestly a bit confused throughout the book, I loved this story. The twists were very riveting and I couldn't put this book down, every time I felt like I had a good handle on what was happening, we would get more info that mixes everything up again. Chloe and Mal are so cool omg. Highly recommend this book! 4.25 stars.

I had fun reading this book, it was suspenseful, mysterious, and romantic, I wasn't able to put it down, I had to find out what was going to happen next. There were so many twists and turns and secrets to be revealed, and sprinkles of humor throughout.

8 years ago Mel and Chloe did something that bonded them forever. But when Chloe disappears 2 years later, Mel devotes herself into becoming a PI and learning everything she can to find Chloe. In the present, Mel has found her and is bringing her home when their plane crashes in the forest and dangerous men are coming after them.

This is a fun read, I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a exciting adventure drenched in mystery and a bit of romance.

(I received this as a arc)

No Body No Crime is a thriller-action-chase-through the woods-with a queer romance subplot. It's fast paced and the conclusion is pretty satisfying!

While I overall enjoyed this book, I do think it's trying to do too much all at once. I would've loved more character exploration!! Not my favourite thriller read but would recommend for someone looking for a quick mystery reading slump buster.

Thanks for NetGalley and MCD for the eARC!

3.25 ⭐️

This is my first book from this author and I liked it! It was very fast paced and suspenseful. I enjoyed the sapphic badass women representation and I was hooked the whole time! I loved getting to see Mel and Chloe as both teens and adults but it almost made me picture them as teens the whole time so I kept getting myself confused (totally a me issue). I didn't get a lot of romance from this book though - its listed as a romance but I would call it more of a thriller with a dash of romance.

I appreciated the storyline jumping around a bit to give more context but it did get confusing at times. There were so many past chapters from different time periods I just didn't really understand. I found myself getting a little lost in the beginning since the author really just throws you straight into the story, but it does clear up later and it comes together in the end. There was SO MUCH action in the beginning but it did taper off a lot towards the end and get a little boring, which was disappointing. The villain's POV chapters were just kind of annoying and I found myself dragging to get through them. I know they are important and give context to the story but I was a little bored where I wasn't in the girl's POVs. The villains were much bafoons though it was funny.

I saw some other reviews mentioning Yellowjackets and I can totally see fans of that show loving this book!

There's love, loss, murder and a hike through the wilderness. I loved the shifting perspectives from Mel to Chloe it helped because we got to see both sides of the story. They meet at teenagers and there's a murder that irrevocably bonds them. When Chloe goes off the grid Mel is hired to find her. The story is told from both women's perspectives but from other character's perspectives as well and there's danger, a plane crash, escape to civilization through the woods. I love how tense so much of this book felt. Amazing.

First off, I want to thank Netgalley for allowing me to obtain an ARC of this book.

No Body No Crime was about two teen girls, Chloe and Mel, who ultimately bonded and had a relationship that came from a crime they committed together. Chloe goes on the run a few years after the crime occurred because the victim of the crime had ties to a very dangerous family who wanted Chloe to pay for what she did. They did not know that Mel was involved. Mel thinks Chloe abandoned her and becomes a PI who ends up tracking her down and trying to bring her home.

This is from the viewpoints of Chloe, Mel, and Rick, who is a member of the dangerous family. I did have a hard time deciphering if it was Chloe or Mel’s viewpoints at time, but Rick had his own voice that was quite enjoyable and comical at times.

This book was slightly choppy but overall I really enjoyed the story line and twists that came up at the end. I do wish there was a little more to the story, but I am happy with how it ended for the most part. I also especially loved the sapphic aspect of this book, and the parts regarding peacocks.

I would recommend this book to my mystery lovers.

I've been a big fan of Tess Sharpe since reading All the Girls I've Been & 6 Times We Almost Kissed, so I was delighted to find out she had a new adult novel coming out with similar vibes. Thankfully, this did not disappoint!
As always, Sharpe does an incredible job weaving together timelines & characters to tell a compelling story. Chloe & Mel were both interesting main characters to follow as we tease out their past. They had an immediate chemistry & banter that worked well to establish them as a couple. I enjoyed the amount of found family & support they had too. This entire book was about how you ride or die for the people you love. Plus, there were some great twists & reveals at the end which I felt had good emotional payoff.
The reason it didn't get a full five stars was that the same thing I love about jumping around to different timelines can also be a hindrance. As we approached the final climax of the book, I felt like we didn't spend enough time in the present because we had to focus so much on the past as well. I wanted more of them surviving & fighting in the forest. I wanted to deal a bit more in unpacking what it means to meet your ex again, years after you were forced apart. If I'm being honest, I'm not sure we needed chapters in the villains pov.
At the end of the day, this has great character work & compelling story! I will continue to pick up anything Tess Sharpe writes.

This was sadly a dnf . The writing just felt off and the storyline was crazy yet not the crazy story I read. Well I didn’t get much into this Sao technically it couldn’t be the craziest story I read as I didn’t read it much if you get what I mean.

I loved the other two books I read by this author but this one just felt flat to me .
Maybe it’s just me . The story had a lot of potential and I think it was just my mood or something and it wasn’t what I was in the mood to read .