3.75/5 stars!

What a twisty, crazy ride!! I thoroughly enjoyed this book as it seamlessly takes you through Annabelle’s past, present, and dreams. I thought I had it figured out just to turn the page and get sent for a loop!

Thank you to @netgalley and @ballantinebooks for a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Thank you to @prhaudio for a free download of the audiobook.

★★★★☆

Liv Constantine doesn’t disappoint in Don't Open Your Eyes, even if this wasn’t my personal favorite from the author duo. The story is packed with the kind of twisty, psychological suspense they’re known for, and once I started, I couldn’t put it down.

One of the most intriguing elements was Annabelle’s dreams—eerily vivid and seemingly prophetic. As the story unfolds, her dreams begin to mirror real-life events, blurring the line between intuition and reality. It added a chilling, almost supernatural layer to the suspense that kept me guessing.

The audiobook narration was strong and immersive, pulling me deeper into Annabelle’s unraveling world. If you enjoy domestic thrillers with layered characters, eerie twists, and a touch of the uncanny, this one is worth a listen.

If you enjoy domestic thrillers with layered characters and plenty of twists, this one is worth a listen.

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I really enjoyed this one! As a longtime fan, I always get excited when this author drops something new—and once again, they delivered. This psychological thriller is smart, twisty, and full of surprises. Just when I thought I had it all figured out, the story flipped again in the best way. The ending totally caught me off guard! I won’t spoil a thing, but if you love clever thrillers that keep you guessing, this is definitely worth picking up. Such a fun, satisfying read!

3.75⭐

Thank you PRH Audio for the audio copy, to the author, and Bantam Books/Ballantine for the #gifted copy! ❤️

Read if you like:
👀Family Dynamics
👀Psychological Thrillers
👀Domestic Thrillers

Imagine if hat you dreamt, could actually come true.....

I loved the premise of this book! Crazy dreams that start coming true and all the unreliable narrators you could imagine. This was twisty and dramatic. I flew through this book! It is one of those that you can read in one sitting. The audio was also done so well, and I enjoyed it. Most of this book was a 3+-star rating for me, but that ending.... it bumped it up. It was one of those things that made me want to keep reading the book and rushing to see what happens. Multiple POVs that help you piece the puzzle together (although at times, it was quite predictable.) This also explores the journey of motherhood, past traumas, and family dynamics.

Was this the most accurate book? No. But it was a fun, nail biting thriller. I do think most of this book was a bit slow paced and at times I had a hard time with that. Sometimes things were over the top and felt a bit forced. But overall, I had a great time with this book and I recommend!

Although some of the aspects in this book seemed far fetched, I was riveted and it held my attention! I couldn't believe that the MC was having dreams/vision of the future, and her daughter I wanted to shake! But I guess that is how teenagers are nowadays. It did add a believable scenario to the story. I would highly recommend this book for thriller and mystery readers!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC for exchange for my honest opinion.

What a wild ride this book was. Just when I thought I had all the answers...I went on a whole different path.

Annabelle has a good life with her husband and daughters; until she started having what seemed to be precognitive dreams (or nightmares).

Suddenly nothing is as clear as it seemed shortly before.

Is she in danger? Are her daughters? And can she trust anyone?
Loved this book.

Thank you to Random House Publishing Group and NetGalley for a digital ARC of this title in exchange my honest review. All opinions are my own.

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This book was a total mind-bender in the best way! I really appreciated the use of multiple POVs and timelines - something that could’ve easily become a tangled mess, but was instead handled with a surprising level of clarity and intrigue. Liv Constantine did a great job pulling all those threads together, even if it did take me a while to figure out what was actually happening.

Truth be told, I spent a good chunk of the book feeling completely confused. Between the different narrators, timelines, and strange dreamlike sequences, it was a bit of a mental workout trying to keep everything straight. But once the pieces started to click into place, I was hooked. I absolutely flew through the last half of the book!

Annabelle’s story had me questioning everything. The dreams, the eerie premonitions, the idea that one single choice could unravel a whole life—it’s both chilling and fascinating. The premise is fantastic, and it really kept me guessing all the way to the end. That said, there were still a few things that didn’t quite land for me. Some of the drama felt over the top, and a few plot points seemed a bit too far-fetched. Plus, I finished with more questions than answers, which was a little frustrating.

Still, if you enjoy twisty domestic thrillers with a touch of the supernatural and don’t mind being kept in the dark for a while, this is a ride worth taking. Stick with it - it pays off.

My copy of this book was provided by NetGalley and Bantam for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This probably was never going to be a perfect book for me, because even in movies I struggle with dream sequences and premonitions. The story did ground itself in Annabelle's seemingly perfect life. She is a social media marketing manager and has a happy marriage and beautiful daughters. All is well until disturbing dreams plague her sleep, and she begins to wonder if they could be connected to her real life in anyway. She wonders if her dreams might be real warnings when her eldest daughter, Scarlett's safety seems to be at risk. The pacing of this book was very confusing, with the first three quarters being quite slow and dry. The last fifty or so pages were fast-paced and interesting, but in the end quite predictable. A great popcorn thriller, but definitely not one of my favorites by this author.

Wow. What a great psychological thriller. Once I got going, I couldn’t put this one down. Don’t Open Your Eyes will keep you on the edge of your seat – a queasy feeling in your stomach, dying to know the secrets, twists, and turns.

Liv Constantine weaves a propulsive story that kept me guessing the whole novel. She does use the main character’s dreams to drive the narrative, which may seem a bit unrealistic. (The dreams are described in the book’s blurb, so I don’t consider this a spoiler.) If the reader is willing to suspend belief and accept that Annabelle’s dreams could be not just dreams, but premonitions, then you will enjoy the ride!

Special thanks to Random House Publishing Group – Ballantine – Bantam for the advanced copy via NetGalley.

Twist after twist after twist with this book. Kept me guessing up until the last chapter! I didn’t know which characters to trust and who was being truthful!

Annabelle has a fantastic life. She has a great job, and amazing husband and 2 daughters that she would do anything for. Things start to unravel in her perfect world when she starts to have crazy dreams that are so crazy, and then they start to come true! I couldn't read this book fast enough!

This one was pretty good! Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing for letting me read the arc in exchange for my honest review

At first, I thought this was going to go in a much different direction and I wasn’t sure if I wanted to keep reading it, but I went back and read the description and decided to keep with it, and I ended up really liking it. We get several different povs and two different timelines. It was good how it all came together. Also, I’m glad the “bad guy” was who it was because I despise that name and it’s so deserving lol. Good pace, good twists, and engaging.

#ad much love for the ALC @prhaudio #partner

“She'd experienced that all-consuming, head-over-heels, mad love that poets and philosophers wrote about, and it had nearly destroyed her,” (p. 8).

How I love these sister’s books so much. Always twisted, aways unhinged, and always a compelling read.

Oooof! This book starts off all normal and a little boring - the perfect family, perfect home type - but by the end of chapter one it all takes a turn. Fabulous. Hooked. Oohhhhh!

Annabelle is having dreams - but what’s frightening is that the next day some version of her dreams is coming true. Parts of them are exactly the same, while other parts aren’t. She’s desperate to figure out what is happening.

I love that we are left in the dark about what is happening here. The “Wife” chapters only add to that mystery. It was just a fabulous read - as you need to understand what is happening it’s impossible to put down.

The story alternates between the current time and the time before. It also changes POV between Annabelle, her daughter Scarlett, and this mysterious Wife.

Memorable
✓ Eleanore quote! The best - it’s been on my GR’s profile for years
✓ Dog eating socks 😂 (Pink Nose much?)
✓ “If a person talks to you about others, they will also talk about you to others,” (p. 121). - another one I’m always saying.

🎧 I also listened to the audio while following along and loved the audio. Valerie Rose Lohman, Alex McKenna, and Christine Lakin did a fantastic job. I especially enjoyed that there were different narrators for each character POV - it makes for a fun listen and helps keeps the characters straight.

💭 Final Thoughts - I would have picked up the poster board paper earlier that day, but stalling worked too. Also reading sex scenes with a dude who shares a name with your father is just gross. Haha. First time that’s happened! Yuck ! <- just me or anyone else too?!

Also sucks I had to wait and buy this book while some people got a copy but didn’t even read it.

This was one of my favorite books by the authors. It was suspenseful and I looked forward to reading it every night- I would recommend this!

3.5⭐️’s
Annabelle has the perfect life, a loving husband, two daughters and her dream job, but when she suddenly starts to have very specific dreams, she’s unsettled. When those dreams start to come true, she’s panicked. In her dreams her husband has become an enemy and her daughter is in grave danger, but no one believes her. When she meets a new client, she immediately recognizes him from a dream, but who is he in her life and can she trust him with her deepest secrets? A bit on the slower side, it does have an action packed ending, making it a satisfying read overall. Thank you to Bantam and NetGalley for an ARC of this book.

Wow! This psychological thriller follows the life of main character Annabelle. Annabelle begins having disturbing dreams that seemingly show the future. These dreams start to interfere with her daily life and cause a rift in her marriage as her husband doesn’t but in to her dreams and the depths she goes to prevent the possible outcomes from happening in real life. The story is told in dual timelines flashing back to Annabelle’s past and a previous relationship. Another character enters the chat toward to middle/end of the book and things start to take some twisty turns! A great summer thriller!

3.5⭐️ rounded up

This was hard to put down! I loved the multiple POVs and found my self stressing right along with our main character. Some twists were predictable but there was still a lot to be surprised by.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing for- Ballantine/Bantam for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

Reading in Between the Wines book review #73/125 for 2025:
Rating: 4.5🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷 (rounded up to 5)
Book: Don’t Open Your Eyes
Author: Liv Constantine
Available now!!

Sipping thoughts: So many twists and turns and reveals. Some of them you will see coming, and some you more than likely won’t. I love it when I go into a book thinking one thing, and then it takes a pleasant surprise into something else. Annabelle was in for a rollercoaster ride throughout the whole book. The question she had to ask her is, can she trust her dreams and/or the people in her waking moments.

Cheers and thank you to @Netgalley and @RandomHousePublishingGroupBallantine for an advanced copy of @DontOpenYourEyes.

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Don’t Open Your Eyes follows Annabelle Reynolds, a woman who seemingly has it all—a loving husband, two daughters, and a fulfilling career. But her perfect life begins to unravel when she’s plagued by vivid, unsettling dreams of a future where everything has gone horribly wrong. At first, she brushes them off as stress-induced nightmares—until those dreams start coming true in ways she couldn’t have possibly predicted. As the line between reality and premonition blurs, Annabelle must figure out how to stop a vision where her daughter Scarlett’s life hangs in the balance.

This nail-biting psychological thriller had me fully immersed from page one. The suspense builds with each chapter, and the plot twists? Completely unexpected—I gasped more than once! Liv Constantine masterfully plays with fate, free will, and maternal instinct in a way that feels both terrifying and emotionally grounded.

Scarlett, the daughter, tested my patience a bit—I wanted to shake her out of her naivety—but that only added to the tension and urgency of the story. Annabelle’s desperation to protect her family kept me turning pages well into the night.

This was my first read from Liv Constantine, and I’m officially a fan. If you love psychological thrillers with jaw-dropping twists and an intense, emotional core, Don’t Open Your Eyes deserves a spot on your TBR.

Thanks to Random House Publishing Group-Ballantine and Bantam for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

8.5/10 this one was a quick read, didn’t feel strenuous at all. I was very intrigued to know where it was going to go and how everything would tie together. i thought the book was good, although the build up to the lucas/tara/chase reveal could have been bigger. it felt like tara confessed everything in word vomit, with no pacing of the reveals /twists.