An easy and twisty read. This was a nice departure from the Mrs Parrish books. Would recommend for those who enjoy “popcorn thrillers”. Loved the inclusion of dreams in this one.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. Don’t Open Your Eyes by Liv Constantine is a fast-paced, twisty thriller that kept me turning the pages late into the night. The Constantine sisters know how to craft a story full of glamour, secrets, and betrayal, and this one delivers all of that in spades.

This was a great read, very fast paced and packed with action. I didn’t love it as much as The Last Mrs. Parrish, but I thought it was a great standalone. The characters were well fleshed out, and it had some fantastical elements in my opinion that were great.

Don’t Open Your Eyes by Liv Constantine

Annabelle has the perfect life, until disturbing dreams start creeping in- visions where she hates her husband, her daughters’ lives are in danger, and terrifying details begin to come true. As her present starts colliding with her dreams, she’s forced to question how much control she has over her future and whether she can change it.

Scarlett’s voice was really well written and pulled me along, even when I wasn’t totally sure where it was going. The dream sequences were some of the most interesting parts, especially since Annabelle couldn’t even trust herself, but they also made the story feel a little chaotic at times. The ending was surprising, but it stretched believability for me- I wanted a bit more grounding after such a wild ride. Overall, it was a fast, twisty read that kept me curious to see how everything would play out.

This is a psychological thriller that unfolds through multiple POVs, with the main character moving between past and present timelines. Annabelle is haunted by unsettling dreams that may be nothing more than her imagination—or chilling glimpses of what’s to come. While the pace felt slow during the first half, the tension builds steadily and pays off with plenty of twists and suspense as the story unravels. Some moments were over the top, yet the layered perspectives and shocking reveals kept me hooked and turning the pages.

Don’t Open Your Eyes by Liv Constantine is not your typical thriller - which is a great thing in my opinion. Annabelle Reynolds seems to have the life that we all want, a loving husband, two beautiful daughters and a job that she thrives in. However, she starts having unnerving dreams, that seem to be nothing more than that, except that bits and pieces start to come true. As things start to unravel, Annabelle needs to figure out what is reality and what is a nightmare.

I think this was a solid “summer read” thriller. The concept was new and refreshing, albeit a bit unrealistic. I thought it was a fast paced, twisted but slightly predictable thriller. The writing felt a little pieced together for me but I think that was also the unreliable narration - which I did enjoy (that’s a favorite of mine). I would have liked to see more resolution at the end, but overall thought this was another good one for Liv Constantine. Rated up for 3.5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley, Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine I Bantam and Liv Constantine for the eARC of Don’t Open Your Eyes in exchange for an honest review. Don’t Open Your Eyes was published 17 June 2025!

Thank you NetGalley and Bantam for this gifted copy!

Don’t Open Your Eyes is an easy summer read. It felt more like a family mystery than a fast paced thriller. Definitely not as twisty as The Last Mrs. Parrish but I really enjoyed this one. I felt like this was more plot driven than character driven but I enjoyed the characters and their growth.

This was a decent mystery although pretty unbelievable. It definitely held my attention and I wanted to see how the three points of view - Annabelle, Scarlett and The wife - all tied together. Thanks to NetGalley for the digital ARC.

This one had me hooked from the start. I love the glamorous, high-stakes world and the suspense kept me guessing. The pacing was strong, though a couple of the twists were a little easy to spot. It was a fun, fast-moving thriller

Don't Open Your Eyes is a psychological thriller by the writing duo Liv Constantine, known for their gripping narratives and intricate plots. The novel centers on Annabelle Reynolds, a woman whose increasingly vivid dreams begin to predict real-life events, including a chilling vision of her daughter in danger. As these premonitions blur the line between reality and madness, Annabelle must navigate a web of family secrets and personal doubts to protect her loved ones.

I read this book on vacation and I absolutely ripped through it needing to know what was going to happen next. When the main character begins having dreams that have elements that come true, she tries to figure out how much of the future she truly has control over. Don't Open Your Eyes has everything that you want in an enjoyable thriller. It's suspenseful, but it's not scary, and I absolutely needed to keep reading "just one more chapter" so I could see what was going to happen with her dreams.

Don’t Open Your Eyes by Liv Constantine was a tense and twisty thriller that kept me guessing, though not every surprise landed. The story had a good amount of suspense, but at times the pacing felt uneven and some parts dragged. Overall, it was an entertaining read, but for me it lands at about 3.5 stars.

I always really enjoy Liv Constantine books and this one was so different! From beginning to end this one kept me guessing and I still didn’t see the end coming!

This was a 3.5 stars for me. I enjoyed the first three quarters of the book very much, but there was too much craziness going on at the end. The frenetic ending mostly involved one character that isn’t fully exposed until later on. I didn’t like how that character was written. But I liked the main character Annabelle’s story, with her recent visions of the future in her dreams. The changing relationship with her husband due to her dreams, the past struggles she endured before she got married, and a new relationship at work, set the stage for an intense ending.
I’d say this is worth a read, but the ending could have been a little smoother.
Thanks to NetGalley for my copy.

3.5 Stars

Don’t Open Your Eyes by Liv Constantine is a tightly written, fast-paced thriller that delivers suspense in an accessible and entertaining way.

Annabelle Reynolds seemingly has it all: a loving husband, two daughters, and a career she enjoys. But when she begins having disturbing dreams in which her marriage collapses and her daughters’ lives are at risk, she assumes it’s just stress or an overactive imagination. As those dream details start surfacing in real life, Annabelle realizes they may be premonitions of a terrifying future—one that culminates in her daughter Scarlett being in imminent danger. Suddenly, every decision feels fraught with consequence, and Annabelle must question whether she can change her family’s fate or if destiny is already sealed.

This novel is very much a “beach read thriller”: briskly paced, filled with twists, and consistently engaging. The concept of dreams as a narrative device is intriguing, though I occasionally wished for more clarity around how and why Annabelle’s visions were so specific. That said, the unpredictability of the plot kept me invested, and while it follows some familiar thriller patterns, the execution is strong.

Overall, this is a suspenseful, fast-moving story with just enough psychological tension to keep the pages turning without becoming overly dark. A solid choice for readers seeking an entertaining, compulsively readable thriller.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for the ARC.

Annabelle is happily married with two daughters and a successful career. She has achieved all of her goals, and is largely content with the direction that her life is headed. Things begin to get murky when Annabelle begins having mysterious dreams about her husband and life. The dreams are easy to brush off at first, until real life starts to mimic the events in her dreams. Surely this is all just a coincidence......or is it? Annabelle becomes increasingly concerned as day after day, she begins to live out her dreams. Concern turns to terror when Annabelle begins to dream that one of her daughters, Scarlett, is in extreme danger. Realizing that her dreams are alerting her to glaring dangers in her real life, Annabelle is determined not only to figure out the source of the danger, but also to save Scarlett's life.

Interesting and riveting, this book had me guessing until the very end. Liv Constantine has done it again with laying out a twisty thriller that is suspenseful, engaging, and totally unpredictable. Highly recommend for those readers that love to be surprised!

From the start, I really enjoyed the plot. I loved the idea of a woman who was having psychic dreams and nobody believes her. However, that’s where that plot line started and stopped. I feel like from there, the plot kinda went off script and off the rails completely. It was twisty, some of the twists shocked me for sure, but I was just disappointed at the direction the story took.

I wanted more info about her psychic dreams. Sadly, we didn’t get that. I feel like her dreams were merely a way to link the plot together. Just a reason for our main character to meet Chase. I feel like this could have been done without the dreams, if this is the way Liv wanted to go with the storyline.

I did enjoy the twists, I was very shocked by a couple of them. Every time I thought I had it figured out I didn’t. I enjoyed the unbelievable characters and not knowing who to trust.

I just wish we could have went somewhere with the dreams! I still feel like there are loose ends that weren’t tied up.

This was a fast paced fun psychological thriller. As I was reading this, I was like oh, I have this figured out. Without a doubt. Easy. But nope! While there are some small things that are predictable the big twists are super hard to see coming!

The last 1/4 of the book you will def not be able to put down!

Thank you NetGalley and Ballentine for the gifted copy!

I was able to read the physical copy of the book. I think it is a solid popcorn thriller and perfect for those who don't read a ton of thrillers. Overall I enjoyed it and would recommend it for some readers

Another winner from these authors! Really liked the story and the twist at the end did get me. Not my favorite by them but def better then some others