Thank you to Liv Constantine, Random House Publishing/Bantam, and NetGalley for an arc of this novel in exchange for my honest opinion. Annabelle Reynolds seems to have the perfect "cookie cutter" life, but she begins to have dreams, that she quickly realizes are premonitions, when some of what she sees in her dreams become a reality. They all point to a singular choice, an unknown moment that holds Annabelle’s life in the balance. Then Annabelle has a dream that her daughter Scarlett is in immediate danger. Someone wants Scarlett dead, and Annabelle has no idea who or why. Suddenly, every choice she makes fueled by anxiety and doubt, not knowing which action may make the visions come true. I loved the way the story made me question what was real and what was just a nightmare. Jumping back and forth between past/present and nightmares/reality did have me confused at times, but overall I was hooked on the edge of my seat. It was so easy to just binge this over the weekend. It is full of insane twists and turns, especially in the last third of the book, but the ending fell flat for me.

It's difficult for me to write this review and rate this book. Like all of Liv's books, there's a lot going on! Including dementia, unplanned pregnancy with college professor, nightmares (& I'm not even giving away any spoilers!)

The book began with so much potential! I was enjoying it more than Liv's past several. It felt more along the lines of The Last Mrs Parrish which I devoured. The character development is strong. Annabelle is family oriented and has an optimistic personality. Her doctor husband James is rooted in fact and invalidates her feelings about the premonition like dreams she is having.

It's at about 45% in where my positive vibes with the book begin to lessen. I roll my eyes when her new client is the handsome, sexy & charismatic man she's been dreaming about.

A lot of drama ensues from here. Some is entertaining but 1 of the changes in a character particularly bother me. That's all I'm going to say as I don't want to reveal any spoilers and want readers to form their own opinions.

If you want to be entertained and are able to look past some flaws, then this is a great summer read.

Originally I was rating this a 4 star, but my issues w the second half drop it down to a 3.5 star book.

Ironically, this is the second book in a row I've read where adult characters are planning charades! Do you partake in this game?!?

Warning- clear your schedule before starting this book!! Thankfully I was able to finish this book in 24 hours, otherwise I think I may have taken a sick day just to read it!

I could not put this book down! It kept me guessing until the very end. As someone who reads twisty thrillers, I'm very good at spotting early on the direction the story will go. I was completely clueless!

Liv Constantine does it again!!!

Although The Last Mrs. Parrish is still my all-time favorite from the duo, this was really good.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group- Ballantine for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Liv Constantine’s thrillers are unmatched- smart and layered, this book had me feeling the pulse-pounding pressure right along with Annabelle and her family. Don’t Open Your Eyes pulled me in from page one and never let go. The seamless blend of emotional tension, suspense, and family secrets kept me guessing every turn of the page, and I really never knew what was going to happen, who to trust… or fear. Don’t Open Your Eyes immerses you into themes of gaslighting, deception, fate vs. free will, and trusting yourself and those you love.

Each chapter raised the stakes just a bit; I was on edge after Annabelle would have a nightmare to see if (or how) her premonitions would play out in real life. The pacing was made perfect by the multi POVs of Annabelle, Scarlett, and “The Wife”, who was kept anon until the very end, and present and before timelines.

I really have no notes in terms of plot, characters, themes… this book was delicious in every way and I cannot recommend it enough! By far, my favorite thriller of 2025 so far.

5/5!!!!!

Just finished Don’t Open Your Eyes by Liv Constantine, and wow, what a wild ride! I’m giving it a solid four stars because it kept me hooked from start to finish. This book is a masterclass in psychological suspense—you think you’ve got it figured out, and then bam, the story throws a curveball! The characters are complex and sneaky (in the best way), especially the two women at the heart of it all. Their secrets, lies, and unexpected twists had me flipping pages faster than I could keep up. Liv Constantine really knows how to craft a tense atmosphere, making every scene feel like a high-stakes game of mental chess. It’s the kind of story that keeps you guessing right up until the final page. Plus, the plot twists? Absolutely delicious. I love when a book can surprise me—and this one did, more than once! Overall, Don’t Open Your Eyes is perfect for anyone who loves a gripping psychological thriller with plenty of secrets and surprises. Just a heads-up: don’t read it late at night unless you want to be suspicious of everyone around you! Highly recommend for some intense, fun reading.

Just finished Don't Open Your Eyes —really liked most of it! It was super suspenseful and kept me hooked the whole way through. The whole dream vs. reality thing was creepy and cool ... but the ending kinda let me down. It didn’t really explain how everything tied together, especially with the dreams mixing into real life. Still, it was a fun read, just wish the ending made a bit more sense.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of Don't Open Your Eyes.

I'm not a fan of the author duo but I keep an open mind and hope one of their books will surprise me.

Don't Open Your Eyes didn't surprise me.

The authors excel at domestic suspense, employing tried and true popular tropes; a harried mom being gaslit who lets herself be dominated by her overbearing, micromanaging husband with a dash of supernatural suspense.

In Don't Open Your Eyes, readers are introduced to Annabelle, the successful social media exec, mom to two daughters, and married to a neurologist husband, James.

When prophetic dreams began to plaque her sleep and end up coming true, Annabelle begins to wonder if its just due to her anxiety or something more sinister.

I love supernatural themed books but this leaned heavily on stereotypical domestic suspense; the men are cads, the main character is being gaslist, the twists are out the wazoo (most of which I guessed) so nothing is a surprise.

If you read a lot of thrillers or domestic thrillers, I'm sure you can guess what happens.

The flashbacks into Annabelle's past provide been there, read that exposition so you know pretty much what is going to happen.

But wait for it! The authors throw in more cray cray twists that will make you work hard to suspend disbelief.

If you have no issue in that area, then you'll have no problem with believing how everything plays out.

I do like the author's writing style; it flows easily.

I wished the supernatural element had been used more effectively to enhance suspense and urgency.

Unfortunately, this one didn't work for me.
Liv Constantine books are very hit-or-miss for me.
I enjoyed the plot and the initial introduction to the main characters, but then the plot just fell flat to me and it failed to hold my attention.
I believe Liv Constantine is that kind of author whose books can get very predictable once you've read at least 3 of them. You'll know what to expect and there will be no surprises.
And when I read a thriller, I want to be surprised.
Other readers might enjoy this book much more than I did.

Annabelle hates to go to sleep.

She keeps having awful dreams that seem to come true with no reason for dreaming about these situations.

Other problems are going on in Annabelle's life as well.

She thinks her husband is having an affair.

Her daughter is talking to someone online and hasn't told anyone.

DON'T OPEN YOUR EYES has quite a few characters and jumps from one time frame to the next making it a bit confusing about who is who and what is going on.

Despite this bit of confusion, the stress that continues to build in Annabelle's life will keep you glued to the pages.

I was most worried about the teenager talking to that stranger.

This confusion had me wondering where this was all going, but it still kept me turning the pages as the tension mounted and answers were revealed.

And boy were the answers revealed - the ending turned out to be a wow!! 4/5

Thank you to the publisher for a copy of the book. All opinions are my own.

I know I can rely on Liv Constantine for a twisty thriller, these reads always deliver!

Multiple POV, backstory to uncover, plenty of intriguing characters to keep up with, all the making for a great story. I read this book in one sitting, never wanting to put it down. I would definitely recommend the read!

Thank you to the publisher for the gifted ARC

If you're into psychological thrillers with a twist of the supernatural, Don't Open Your Eyes by Liv Constantine is a must-read. The story follows Annabelle Reynolds, who starts experiencing vivid dreams that eerily begin to manifest in her real life, especially concerning her daughter, Scarlett. As Annabelle tries to decipher these premonitions, the line between reality and nightmare blurs, keeping you on the edge of your seat. With its compelling narrative and unexpected twists, this novel is perfect for fans of suspenseful, mind-bending tales.

I usually love LIvs books. But this might end up being my least favorite of hers. The twists felt super predictable, still an enjoyable read though!

Liv Constantine does it again!

I just love their writing style and everytime they have a new book it is a must read!

Great book, great authors, put this on your TBR

Thanks NetGalley for letting me read and review

This story was suspenseful and engaging !! The plot twists weren’t what was expected!! I enjoyed this one!! Thank you to the author, Random House Publishing Group- Ballantyne, and Netgalley for the arc in exchange for a fair review.

Okay, from my perspective, the story jumps around a bit, showing things through Annabelle's eyes, both now and in the past, and also through her daughter Scarlett's. This gave some good background and another way to see things. Honestly, some of Scarlett's choices made me roll my eyes, but hey, she's a teenager, so maybe that's just how it is. I really liked the back-and-forth between the past and present; getting Annabelle's history that way was my favorite part.
I was totally hooked for most of the book, like I couldn't put it down for the first three-quarters. But then the ending happened, and I was just let down. It wasn't boring or anything, it just felt like it went in a Lifetime movie kind of direction, which wasn't what I was expecting. Also, the dreams seemed important at first, but once they served their purpose, they weren't really explained, except for a quick mention of Annabelle's grandma. It's not a loose end, I was just curious about it! Even with the disappointing ending, I still found the book entertaining overall and would definitely suggest giving it a read.

This book was fairly addicting from the first couple of chapters. I always have enjoyed Liv Constantine's writing. She has a way of pulling you in quickly with descriptive and alluring writing. I really loved Annabelle, our main character. I enjoyed the dual timeline with Annabelle, especially her back story with James. The book did seem to drag somewhat in the middle/towards the end. Then, the twist happened, and while somewhat predictable, it wasn't quite as I had expected it to be. This was not necessarily a "thriller" in my opinion. It was more of a family drama. It wasn't quite dark enough to make me harbor the edge of my seat or anything. I give it a 3.5 just due to the fact that it was rather on the mundane side, but I didn't hate it. If you are a fan of this author, then I recommend reading it.

This wasn't it for me... I really liked Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine but this one was slowwwww and the end wasn't worth trudging through it. The character developments were lacking the twists started to get predictable.

Wow. Such an awesome thriller. Her writing style is so much of what I enjoyed from the Mrs. Parrish series. You’re just waiting for the next twist and you don’t see them all coming. This was so good and had some extra side themes on loss and love too. A good reminder too of technology and the hidden potential dangers or benefits in some cases. Really enjoyed it. Thankful for the advanced copy from NetGalley and Random House. This one comes out June 17 and I’ll be grabbing a copy!!

3.5 ⭐

This mood reader has been on a big thriller kick lately, and I was excited to dive into a binge-worthy upcoming release. With a compelling storyline and short chapters, Don't Open Your Eyes had the perfect combination of intrigue and fast pace, which made it a quick read. I couldn't figure out where it was heading, but I knew I didn't want to put it down until the pieces all fell together. Some of the twists did feel over the top, and there was a hefty amount of suspending disbelief, but all in all, this was a super fun read.

My rating: ⭐⭐⭐💫

Very enjoyable. Great writing, great plot, great characters. Everything a reader could wish for! Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC!