This was a good thriller, but was a bit slow for me. I tend to prefer fast paced thrillers, so it took a bit for me to get into the story. Overall really enjoyed this read, but didn't capture my attention as much as other thrillers!

Annabelle is having some premonitions in the form of dreams. When these start to come true she starts to go a bit nuts. Is she crazy? Is she not? What is going on?

I enjoyed the intensity and the characters. Plus the twist at the end….great!

I did not see it coming. Great twist to an engaging story. This one was my favorite Liv Constantine thus far.

First I would like to NetGalley and Random House Publishing - Ballantine for the ARC of this book.

This was a fun, page-turning thriller that had lots of twists and turns throughout.

I spend most of the book trying to figure out what was going on and how everyone is connected. I found the multiple POV’s good so we could see what everyone was thinking and how they were making their decisions.

I found that this book had some great twists but the last 5-8% or so seemed to be a little predictable. Once I started figuring everything and everyone out I wasn’t totally surprised by the ending.

If you are a thriller fan, especially a fast-paced thriller I would highly recommend this book. It’s by the same author as The Last Mrs. Parish and if you enjoyed that novel then you will like this one as well.

3.5/5 stars rounded up to 4 for this review.

Annabelle seems to have the perfect life. She has a successful career, a loving spouse, and two great daughters. When she suddenly starts having very real feeling nightmares, she begins to doubt everything in her life. And when these nightmares begin to somehow come true, Annabelle realizes that maybe they are really premonitions. Now she struggles to change and control her destiny before it is too late and her worst nightmares actually come true. This was a twisty read that I really enjoyed.

🫣𝗗𝗢𝗡'𝗧 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗘𝗬𝗘𝗦
𝔱𝔥𝔯𝔦𝔩𝔩𝔢𝔯
🗓️𝙿𝚞𝚋 𝚍𝚊𝚝𝚎: 𝙹𝚞𝚗𝚎 𝟷𝟽, 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟻
🤩𝕄𝕪 𝕣𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘: 𝟜.𝟚𝟝 𝕤𝕥𝕒𝕣𝕤! ★★★★✫

🤏𝚃𝚎𝚎𝚗𝚢 𝚝𝚒𝚍𝚋𝚒𝚝...a perfect life. A terrifying vision. A future she can’t escape.

🌸𝚆𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝙸 𝚑𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝚜𝚊𝚢...Such a SOLID & intense domestic thriller!! 🙌🤩 I absolutely loved how we had the POV from the teenage daughter in this one as well👏..you don’t find that much & it only added to the twisty-ness! 🌀I enjoyed all the complex characters which is crazy for a thriller & this one should be on your radar for this summer for sure! So fun!🤩

4.5 ⭐️ solid popcorn thriller. Started off a little slow, but definitely picked up pace in the second half of the book. Would highly recommend to those looking for a psychological thriller!

"In this twisted psychological thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of the Reese’s Book Club Pick The Last Mrs. Parrish, a woman is tormented by nightmarish visions of her future—and then they start to come true." Lynne Constantine and Valerie Constantine are one of the best duos in psychological thrillers. When I see a book from them, I instantly request!
When it started I wasn't ready for it to begin at a slow pace, but it wasn't long I was vested for a fast paced unpredictable predicament. Annabelle has reoccurring nightmares that appear as if her husband is an evil person, unlike the actual person she lives with. Dr James and Annabelle have the perfect marriage and she could never see him any different other than his controlling behavior. When he repeated a comment that she heard in a nightmare, I cringed. This is about to get real.
This had so many twists I had no idea where it was headed. I debated between 4-5 ratings, but after that ending I lit it up with stars. The suspending belief for her subconscious warnings were frightening and each one delivered a different side she wasn't expecting. With two daughters to worry about, one of them is speaking online with a stranger and she soon realizes she is in danger. As a specialist in social media marketing, she knows each and every thread of the dark world.
Trust and betrayal become a factor with every POV and deliver past, present and future indications there is no perfect life.
Fabulous book! Thank you Bantam Publishing and NetGalley for this outstanding ARC for my review.

Really enjoyed this one. Kept me flipping pages during a very busy time. I didn’t expect the twists so that was fun.

I’ve been obsessed with Liv Constantine ever since The Last Mrs. Parrish, and Don’t Open Your Eyes didn’t disappoint! I’ve read every book she’s written since, and this one has all the psych thriller stuff I love—twists, secrets, and characters who aren’t who they seem to be.

Told through multiple narrators and timelines, this story keeps you guessing throughout the book. And the last 10%:WOW, what a twist and reveal. There’s a touch of psychic dreams woven in, which you kind of have to suspend your sense disbelief for slightly but it works nice with the plot and fills some holes.

The family drama and pacing is perfect for a beach day book binge.

Annabelle's life is everything she dreamed of, until her dreams turn dark. She starts having nightmares that come true. Her neurologist husband doesn't believe that her dreams can really predict the future, but Annabelle knows that he's wrong. She's putting her family, her job, and her life in jeopardy to figure out what's going on.

This twisty story kept me going until the very end. I did not see all of that coming. I could not put this book down. A great fast paced thriller to get you out of a reading slump!

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for the ARC of Don't Open Your Eyes.

If you crave a psychological thriller that will burrow under your skin and stay there, that pushes the boundaries of perception and paranoia, then Don't Open Your Eyes is your next essential read. It's a masterclass in suspense, delivered with the signature brilliance I've come to expect from these authors. Get ready for a profound and unsettling experience. And maybe, just maybe, double-check your own dreams tonight.

3.5 star rounded up. Thank you #netgalley and Random house publishing:Ballantine/bantam for the arc.

Solid thriller. I found some of the twists predictable but the end saved it for me as one last twist I didn’t see coming. I read this one super fast which to me is always a good sign for a thriller. I’d definitely recommend.

3 stars!

I'm sad because I really liked The Last Mrs. Parrish, but this book really did not land for me. Although it was very easy read, and I read it in practically one sitting, I don't think it brought anything new to the thriller genre. Even though I didn't know the "why," it was fairly easy to guess the "who," and the whole ending felt like a villain twirling his mustache, which I don't enjoy. That being said, I think this would be good for people new to the thriller genre.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

3 stars!

I'm sad because I really liked The Last Mrs. Parrish, but this book really did not land for me. Although it was very easy read, and I read it in practically one sitting, I don't think it brought anything new to the thriller genre. Even though I didn't know the "why," it was fairly easy to guess the "who," and the whole ending felt like a villain twirling his mustache, which I don't enjoy. That being said, I think this would be good for people new to the thriller genre.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I love a good Liv Constantine novel. But something I have noticed is cheesy dialogue and a somewhat amateur-like telling of the story. But the story itself is so interesting it keeps me around. And that's why Liv Constantine books will continue to be auto reads for me.

As for this novel about a woman who has disturbing dreams and then they start coming true was so fun. I couldn't wait to see what happened next. And just went I thought I figured it out, I was wrong.

Liv Constantine does it again! I already knew she was a genius, but this just put the cherry on top for me. While I have to admit the book started off a bit slower paced than I usually like, about half way through, I could NOT put it down. I could not turn the pages fast enough. The emotional rollercoaster this book had me on at the end, has stayed with me since finishing it! I could not have anticipated that ending!

Thank you NetGalley, author, and publisher for the eArc.

Thank you @prhaudio and @ballantinebooks for my complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own.

𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙢𝙮 𝙩𝙤𝙥 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙧!

SUMMARY: Annabelle Reynolds seemingly has the perfect life until she begins experiencing disturbing dreams that reveal a dark future where she despises her husband and her daughter’s life is at risk. Initially dismissing them as nightmares, she soon realizes her dreams are actually premonitions as real (and terrifying) details start to unfold. When one dream warns her of imminent danger to her daughter, Scarlett, Annabelle is forced to make choices that could alter their fates, confronting her control over destiny and the possibility of changing her future.

MY THOUGHTS: WOW!! I literally could not put this intense domestic thriller down! The story unfolds primarily through Annabelle’s perspective, though Scarlett and another character also provide their viewpoints. The tension builds steadily, and I could totally relate to Annabelle’s fears for her family’s safety. The conclusion was truly shocking (though I can’t say I entirely liked how things worked out)! However, as I have come to expect from Liv Constantine, the characters are complex, and the plot is beautifully orchestrated. This book is a perfect summer thriller!

I also enjoyed the audio version, and the three narrators did a beautiful job portraying the characters, tension, and drama. Whether you choose to read or listen to this one, thriller lovers will not want to miss it!

Don’t Open Your Eyes
Liv Constantine

Characters: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Setting: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Plot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Themes: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Emotional: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️
Enjoyment: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Six Stars!!!

Thank you NetGalley for an advanced copy.

Don’t Open Your Eyes by Liv Constantine blew me away. If I could give it more than five stars, I would. This is a psychological thriller at its finest, packed with twists, tension, and just a sprinkle of the supernatural to keep you constantly second-guessing what’s real.

The FMC is plagued by nightmares… ones that start coming true. At first, she thinks it might just be stress or coincidence, but as the dreams get darker and more accurate, the fear builds. Her desperation to protect her family is clear, and I was hooked from the very first chapter.

Told through three POVs, the story never lets up. The shifting perspectives only add to the suspense, making it harder to figure out who’s trustworthy and what’s really going on. The flashbacks are woven in seamlessly, offering just enough backstory without slowing the pace. And every time I thought I had the twist figured out, surprise! I was wrong. Again.

This one had me flipping pages as quickly as possible. There’s a little bit of spice, but the real heat comes from the emotional tension and suspense. If you love thrillers that mess with your mind and keep you guessing until the very last page, this one is a must-read.

When I see that a new book by Liv Constantine is out, I immediately gravitate towards it. And this book did not disappoint. Filled with intrigue and suspense, it was a fast read. I was dying to find out what happened next!
Told in a series of flashbacks, the story revolves around Annabelle, a woman who has way too many problems. First, she is married to her second choice, James, after her college professor boyfriend, Randy, breaks up with her. Second, she is pregnant with Randy’s child, and although Randy acts excited about the birth, it is not enough for Annabelle to win him back. Third, the characters that she encounters are not what they seem at all.
The book is divided into “before” and “after” sections, and in the before section, we learn about how Annabelle meets Randy and his roommate, James, whom she ultimately marries. She is a college student, and Randy is one of her instructors. While in college, she lives in a small apartment and cares for her ill mother. Annabelle’s dad deserted his family when Annabelle was a little girl, and her mom had to work long hours to make ends meet.
In the “now” section, Annabelle seems happy living with her husband James and their two girls, Scarlett and Olivia, in a beautiful home in an upscale part of CT. She has a job working for a social media company, which she loves, and James is a doctor. However, deceit, subterfuge, and dysfunction abound underneath the seemingly perfect family. Enter Chase, Tara, and Lucas Sommers, a family who add their dysfunction to the mix.
Readers who like thrillers, with lots of twists and turns, will love this book. It is a keeper!

Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine | Bantam