This read like one of those 2000’s “horror” movies we watched back in the day. You know like Hitcher or Wax House. Something like that.
It was good but it was also had some extremely disturbing characters. I found it to be not super believable and kind of shallow.
I loved Megab Lally’s first because it’s YA without feeling super young. This one just didn’t do that. It felt very YA and immature. Either way, very entertaining.
Thank you netgalley!

Going into this book, I didn’t realize it was a young adult thriller, and despite that it was entertaining, but I did not feel like I connected at all to the characters and the twist and conclusion felt pretty rushed I am sure it is a really good book For the younger crowd.

Synopsis

To Brooke, maintaining a flawless image is crucial. She diligently strives for top grades, impeccable looks, and an ideal life—especially after "the incident" that almost shattered everything. Getting accepted into her dream university brings her closer to a new chapter. How could she resist celebrating with her peers? Chilling by the bonfire with her crush feels like the perfect way to end the night. But the night is far from over. An old truck starts to follow Brooke and her best friend closely on the lonely road home. Someone seems to have uncovered the truth about "the incident," and they won’t rest until it’s revealed. This nerve-wracking drive is about to unearth Brooke's greatest fears… if she can survive it

My Thoughts
First off, I have to say that Megan Lally is an incredibly talented writer. The audiobook was super fast-paced and really easy to listen to. I was hooked and wanted to know what was going to happen next, so I flew through it. The story jumps between the past and present, with different points of view, and each memory sheds light on the mystery of what went down at the lake. Some parts were a bit predictable, but there were definitely twists I didn’t see coming! It kept me on my toes right until the very end, which totally blew my mind. I think this book/audiobook is perfect for its intended audience of young adults.

Thank You @netgally and @RBmedia for allowing me to review this audiobook

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this book and audiobook in exchange for my honest review

This book is a FANTASTIC YA thriller!! Trust me, you will not believe the ending/twist of this story. It was crazy. Megan Lally certainly knows how to keep a reader hooked! If you are looking for a fast paced YA thriller in 2025, I highly recommend this book. I do think it is best to go into this book blind so I will not be sharing much about the story, but just trust me...you definitely need to pick up this book! Justis Bolding does an super job with the narration of the audiobo0k, so I highly recommend you pick that up as well!

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a fantastic read!

Thanks netgalley and Megan Lilly for an arc in exchange for honest review.

I’d give this 3 stars, it was very fast paced but predictable. Overall the ending wasn’t terrible but also major plot hole with her friend ! I also wished Brooke got a pov in the aftermath at the end ! I enjoy thrillers where everyone’s a villain & includes a good dual timeline. I’d still be interested in checking out that’s not my name.

The narrator is really good at conveying the characters' emotions to the point the whole listening felt like a movie. I think the way author used the dual line is another reason for this. Characters were what you would expect from a YA novel. I think if the plot wasn't predictable and characters were more developed, it would read better. What I had the problem with is what you call "teenage drama". I tend to avoid books with this theme and thoroughout the book again and again I was reminded of why I dislike it so much. I think ending was kind of rushed and could have been explored further. However, the multimedia chat ending also added some lighthearted content. I suggest you listen to this as an audiobook because it elevated this book. My advice to the author would be to move from young adult to adult thrillers. The novel was really thrilling and I would like to see how she shows her writing in an adult novel.

Thank you to Netgalley and RBMedia Recorded Books for giving me the chance to listen to this story. I will follow this author for her new books.

I finished No Place Left to Hide and, while I didn’t absolutely love it, I did enjoy it for the most part. The plot has a lot of potential—Brooke’s desperate need for control over her image, the lingering trauma of "the incident," and the constant tension of someone possibly exposing her secrets definitely kept me hooked. Lally does a great job of building suspense, especially with the second half of the book. That terrifying road chase scene that had me on edge!

That said, there were a few moments where the pacing felt a bit uneven, and I wasn’t as emotionally invested in Brooke’s character as I wanted to be. The twists were solid, but I saw a few of them coming, which took away some of the thrill for me. Still, it's an engaging story if you're in the mood for a quick, twisty thriller. I think it's a perfect read for the audiobook format. I enjoyed the narrators a lot. Would I call it a standout? Not quite, but I can definitely see fans of young adult suspense enjoying it!

This book was super predictable. The FMC was acting so dumb, like really clueless about who was setting her up when it became so obvious. Then the ending was too predictable for me, I wasn't surprised in the least by the FMC or her family. They we're rich and entitled. It was semi entertaining up too the second half. Hence the 3 stars, rounding.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the audiobook of this novel in exchange of my honest review.

The narrator did an amazing job at bringing the story to life. She added some thrill to the book. This was a nice read. I kind of suspected some of what happened to happen so when the twist came it didn't surprise me as much. I don't think I liked how it frequently flipped from past to present so much but the action was fun.

3.5/5
Audiobook

YA thriller that was an easy and entertaining listen... however, I found the "who is behind it" predictable. The story is full of snotty, entitled characters so I found it difficult to really get invested in the overall outcome.
With that being said, Megan Lally has a talent when it comes to character development, and laying out a good story/plot. Even though I was able to figure out the twists and turns, this story was still full of elements that made it easy to listen to.

3.5⭐️ Brooke is determined to have the perfect life, but when an “incident” occurs, she’ll have to work even harder to maintain her image. Soon Brooke is receiving mysterious phone calls from a stalker who claims to know what happened, all while trying to win over her crush and escape to an Ivy with her and her family’s imagine intact.

I am such a huge fan of Megan Lally’s debut That’s Not My Name, a book they easily made my top reads of 2024. It therefore pains me to say that this much anticipated follow up, while still bingeable and fun, didn’t quite meet the bar the previous book set. While it doesn’t lack for drama, twists or intense plot lines, it did feel way over the top at times particularly in the second half of the book. I also struggled to connect to the characters as literally every single one is unlikeable.

That said, I flew through this one on audio. If you are looking for a popcorn thriller with some subtle “scream” vibes, I would suggest giving this one a try. My favorite part - the sing song automated voice was creepy AF. It’s giving “where are you Mrs. Preston vibes,” and is reason enough to read this one via audio on a cold winters day.*

Read if you like:
▪️rich behaving badly
▪️dual timeline
▪️unlikeable characters
▪️epistolary format

Thank you Recorded Books for the advanced copy.
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*reference to Midnight Lace with Doris Day and Rex Harrison (1960)

There is a lot going on in the book but can be followed. It flips between two different time periods. You need to pay attention or it can get confusing. Good characters. Interesting storyline.

No Place Left to Hide is a fast paced and gripping young adult mystery/thriller.

With unlikeable characters, twisty secrets and revenge, this is ideal for answering looking for a dark and mysterious read. There premise of being pursued on a dark isolated road is creepy and compelling, and the pieces of the mystery slot together for a thrilling and satisfying ending.

This was great as an audiobook, the dramatisation creating a heightened sense of emotion and risk. It’s a quick and easy read - I couldn’t stop listening until I had all the facts.

Thank you RB Media for a complimentary copy of this audiobook. Opinions expressed are my own.

I really enjoyed this sophomore novel from Megan Lally. She is once again diving into the dramatic lives of teenagers. This book is a dual timeline (current day and a few months earlier on a very dramatic night that leaves a classmate dead). The entire book is really about two nights - the current night which involves a rather exciting car chase through a chilly March night on deserted back roads, and the night of "The Incident" - a party at the main characters' beach house where a classmate died. The pacing was a little slow in the beginning (how many chapters did we really need to hear Brooke whining about whether she'll get into Yale or not??) but as soon as that moment passed, the pacing picked up and I couldn't stop listening.
Although some parts were a bit far-fetched, I could put that aside and just enjoy the story. Lally does a great job slowing revealing information and guiding the reader to how they should really feel about each character. As an adult reading the book, I was able to see the twist coming from early on, but that didn't really diminish my enjoyment of the story. The anticipation of how the main character was going to get out of being chased on the deserted highway was still compelling.
I also enjoyed the listening experience. The narrator did a great job, and I'd listen to more from her.
Overall, I think Megan Lally is becoming a "watch for" and "read now" author for me.

Thank you NetGalley, Megan Lally, and the publisher for an advanced copy.

Brooke is the perfect girl at her school. Everything she does has to be perfect. She cannot reflect badly on her parents and has to uphold their good name. She's so tired of the constant pressure and has been keeping the constant harassment from a secret person hidden from everyone. Once she finds out if she has gotten into her dream school, Yale, she hopes that she can forget the past and that maybe everyone else will too. Now that the biggest problem she faces is that someone thinks they know the truth from the night of the incident she hopes to stay away from anyone who may be her harasser.

I loved this book. The dual timelines threw me off at first, but it was a fantastic book and a thrill of a ride. I finished the audiobook in a day. I thought that the characters were well-developed without giving us too much information early on. The accumulation of the suspense and the way that everything played out was a masterpiece and a true shock.

Thank you to the author and publisher for this arc!
Megan Lalley does it again! I couldn’t have expected more from a YA thriller than this. All of the stars.
This was fast-paced, twisty, and the characters + their relationships were intriguing from the start.
5 stars

This book was such a fun read! Between the high-speed chase, teen drama, a mysterious death, and a group of friends who all seem suspicious in their own way, there was plenty to keep me hooked. While it was somewhat predictable, I still enjoyed it. That last twist got me good!

Thank you to RBmedia and NetGalley for providing an ALC in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you RB Media | Recorded Books & Megan Lally for this read!

This book was fast paced, highly addicted and full of twists. This was definitely the case of expert the unexpected - I was really impressed with the way the author threw in a few things I definitely did not predict!!

The way it's told through past and present cleverly helped to form a complete picture of the events and build suspense!

Despite owning another book by this author, this is my first read from them and I LOVED it. Megan Lally is definitely going to be an author I am looking out for in the future.

The narration of the audiobook was brilliant! They did a great job at enhancing the story. If you're an audiobook lover and after a thrilling ride of suspense with unexpected twists, without being too dark or gruesome, this book is for you!

4.5/5

••• BOOK REVIEW •••
🎧 No Place Left to Hide by Megan Lally
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Do I recommend: Sure! 🤗

I loooooove YA thrillers and while this wasn’t my favorite (I feel like this one was a tale as old as time), I had a great time. This was fast-paced and followed high school senior Brooke, who has a picture-perfect life but is hiding a big secret. Someone is onto her though, and it all culminates on the winding highway back from the coast. Will she be able to keep her secrets AND survive the night?

The pacing was great, I loved the dual timelines, and I liked that while predictable it was still tense. I have no complaints and this earns a solid three stars from me!

Thank you to NetGalley and RBMedia for the ARC!

Where do I start? I received an ARC for this book and I finished it in one day. I just could not put it down!!!

For Brooke, image is everything. She’s at the top of her class, admired by her peers, and backed by a powerful, influential family. Not even the tragic accident a few months ago has derailed her flawless reputation. But when the anonymous stalker who has been sending her threats for months starts tailgating her on a late-night drive home from a party, her perfect world starts to crumble. The stalker claims to know the truth about that fateful night. Will Brooke survive to protect her secrets, or will everything she’s built come crashing down?

I think the two storylines of what is happening now and what happened in the past got interwoven so seamlessly and both storylines were really interesting.

I did figure out who the “stalker” was pretty early on because it was a little bit predictable but I still enjoyed every second of this book. I definitely didn’t expect it to end the way it did. And I have to say it was incredibly satisfying for the story to wrap up that way.

I also want to give a huge shoutout to the narrator of the audiobook. She did an incredible job. I saw the book come to life in my head due to the amazing way she narrated the story.

I will recommend this book to anyone who is willing to listen!!!