The premise of this book is a familiar one but the author definitely still put a unique spin on it. The multiple POVs and flashbacks helped you build tension surrounding the central mystery and all the clues felt like they were delivered at the perfect times to keep me intrigued. The cast of characters were distinctive and believable and the exploration of their relationships to one another was interesting.

This Stays Between Us is a gripping, beautifully written novel that explores secrets, trust, and the complexities of relationships. The suspense keeps you hooked, while the emotional depth of the characters adds layers to the story.

A super fun twisty thriller. Set in the Australian Outback and moving back and forth between the present and the events of 10 years ago. This one kept me engaged and eager to try and guess what would happen next! For me that is the hallmark of an excellent thriller. I'll definitely be picking up Ochs' other book The Resort. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC!

An alternating POV thriller with Claire in the present day 10 years after a travel abroad program and her friend Phoebe giving us a glimpse into the past that ultimately ended her life. Claire and the rest of their friends from the program reunite after the police discover Phoebe's body. With morally ambiguous characters everywhere you turn, the secrets and confessions are non-stop.

For better or for worse, I tend to be very good at seeing the twists and turns coming in most books. However, Sara Ochs debut novel, The Resort, blew my mind and left me reeling in shock. Unfortunately, I think that left me putting to much pressure on this book to do the same. This was a very good thriller, hence the 4 stars but, I found the ending disappointing.

This Stays Between Us by Sara Ochs

5⭐️

Sara Ochs delivers a perfectly twisty novel that keeps you guessing and the very last chapter was SO unexpected!

this was a great book! I love the back and forth between current time and 10 years ago and how things parallel each other. It was well written and it definitely kept me entertained and intrigued!!

Thank you to NetGalley, to the author, and to the publisher for this complimentary ARC in exchange for my honest review!!!

4.5 stars!

Another great thriller from Sara Ochs! This one set in Australia (a place I’ve always wanted to visit!) with a murder 10 years ago, several suspects, and twists at every turn. I loved the short chapters and alternating POVs and timelines. Kept me flipping the pages and guessing what would happen next.

And the very last chapter…ooooh man. Loved it!

A mystery with morally ambiguous characters. A few of the storylines are far fetched but the writing goes at a good pace and is quite engaging.

A haunting mysterious plotted murder. The characters relationships need to be unraveled to solve the mystery and the goings-on between the characters is extremely complicated. I love how deep it goes and it had me on tender hooks. The suspense is real!

One of the best thrillers I have read in a while! I loved the character relationships, which had me guessing the whole time. This is my first read by Sara Ochs and I will be picking up The Resort next!

Thank you NetGalley and Publisher for allowing me to read and review this book.

Enjoyable thriller with plenty of suspense in a fun setting.

This was so good! The suspense was right on and loved figuring out what happened. It was mysterious and fun

This was an enjoyable thriller! Lots of twists and turns with a fun setting. Thanks to NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Landmark for the ARC!

This is a very exciting thriller with a lot of twists and turns. It's a quick read that I devoured!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this arc in exchange for an honest review!

Now I want to visit the outback! So many twists and turns. A great page turner. Would recommend to any thriller/mystery lover.

Thank you to NetGalley & Sourcebooks Landmark for access to the e-ARC of This Stays Between Us by Sara Ochs!



This Stays Between Us follows a group of friends returning to the Australian Outback for a reunion (minus a couple who will not be able to be in attendance). The story drew me in and kept me interested until the very end. And that finale? *Chefs Kiss*



Highly recommend for anyone looking for a quick thriller read as you won't want to put this down!

This Stays Between Us is such a good read! So many twists and turns that kept me wanting to read page after page. Great mystery and fantastic thriller of a book. I would have never guessed how the book would end, but wow!


Thank you NetGalley for giving me an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!

A group of older students gather in Australia for an adventure expedition. One is missing and the mystery begins. Who killed her and why? Good description of the Outback.

I loved this book! From the first page I was sucked in to the mystery. The two timelines kept me guessing until the big reveal. I hope Sara Ochs continues to release thrillers of this and her debuts caliber. I will say this book make me decide as a parent to never let me child study abroad in Australia!

Sara Ochs is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. A college trip to Australia gone wrong, This Stays Between Us is a thriller that keeps you on your toes.