Kept me engaged most of the storyline but the switched at birth plot didn’t really do much for me. And the crazy wife came out of nowhere

Don't Open Your Eyes is a narrative where the fragile boundary between dreams and waking life dissolves into a chilling uncertainty. This book takes the familiar phrase 'it's just a dream' and shatters it, immersing you in Annabelle's terrifying struggle. The way Liv weaves these dream sequences into her reality is seamless, creating a sense of constant unease. And just when you think you have a grasp on what's happening, the story throws you into a series of unexpected twists, sooo good!

Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for the ARC!

This was Liv Constantine’s most unhinged book yet—and I mean that in the best way possible. It’s darker than her usual work, and I was completely hooked from the start. There are three different plots unfolding, and she does a fantastic job weaving them together in a way that’s both complex and satisfying.

I especially loved the use of three POVs. The unidentified wife’s perspective added a great layer of mystery, and the dual timelines between past and present kept the tension high. It definitely kept me guessing the whole way through.

The dream element did throw me off a bit, but overall, I really enjoyed the story. Twisty, intense, and totally unpredictable—this one’s a wild ride.

3.5 rounded up to 4!

Liv Constantine once again excels at blending genres to craft a thrilling and unique story in Don’t Open Your Eyes. Her vivid descriptions brought each character to life, allowing me to easily visualize them in my mind. The twists she weaves throughout kept me guessing right until the very end. I particularly appreciated how she incorporated premonitions—she made them feel genuine and not at all contrived, evoking a sense of déjà vu that’s both eerie and relatable. It reminded me of those moments when you experience the uncanny feeling that “this has happened before.” Each character felt authentic, with qualities I could easily imagine in people I know personally. Liv Constantine has become one of my favorite authors; I’ve yet to read a book by her that I didn’t enjoy.

Don't Open Your Eyes opens with a bang. The first couple of paragraphs are very attention-grabbing.
The pace is slow for most of the book and then speeds up considerably within the last 10 chapters. The book was written in third person except for Annabelle's dreams and the wife's chapters. That disrupted the flow. The storyline fluctuated between before and now, but the flow was off transitioning between the periods of time.
An interesting premise, diabolical villains, and a few unexpected twists make this book worth checking out.

Thank you, NetGalley, Random House Publishing Group, and Liv Contantine, for the opportunity to read this digital ARC for my honest review.

Liv Constantine is a master thriller writer and Don’t Open Your Eyes was no exception!

I couldn’t turn the pages in Don’t Open Your Eyes any faster. I was immediately sucked in to the story. The multiple timelines kept me hooked!

Liv Constantine is one of my favorite thriller writers and this might be my favorite of hers yet. Filled with twists and turns it was unputdownable. I can’t wait to read what she does next!

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine, Bantam for an advanced copy of this book!

That ending!! My jaw was on the floor for the last 20% of the book. I had such a fun time reading this book, and it was so fast paced (thank you short chapters!) that I just couldn't put it down. At times, the pacing was a little off which made it feel somewhat slow and a little confusing, but besides that, I loved trying to piece together everything that was going on. Some of the characters, such as James, annoyed me throughout the book, but by the end it all made sense. This was such an interesting concept, with the use of dreams and premonitions! I think everyone has experienced a weird "something bad's going to happen" feeling at least once in their life, so watching the worst come to life for Annabelle was so entertaining and had me on the edge of my seat. This was my first Liv Constantine book, but I'll definitely be picking up more!

Holy cow! Kept me on the edge of my seat with this book. Another author who I need to read all of her books and this one did not disappoint

Publishing Date- 6/17/25
5 out of 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House-Ballentine Books for the ARC e-copy.

I devoured this book in one sitting! Another thrilling page turner from Liv Constantine. The high number of chapters and the alternating POVs threw me a bit at first but they really connected in an exploding way. Highly recommend this read, especially for the upcoming summer season.

Really enjoyed this one, just like the rest of Constantine’s books. Very twisty and kept me guessing all the way up to the end

4 ⭐️
Expected publication date - June 17, 2025

WHAT I LOVED - The multiple POVs. They gave you just enough to keep you interested, but not enough that you wanted to stop reading and find out more.

WHAT I LIKED - The dreams that kept coming true. it was intriguing, but not over the top ridiculous.

WHAT I DISLIKED - The husband, from the beginning.

WOULD I RECOMMEND? Yes. If you like a quick page turner that holds your interest.

Thank you, NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group- Ballantine, for this eARC for review. All opinions are my own.

5 stars! I love Liv Constantine’s books and this was no exception. The twists were unexpected and I stayed up way too late to finish this book. It’s my favorite thriller that I’ve read so far this year!

Meet Annabelle: a social media marketing specialist with a seemingly perfect life - a devoted doctor husband and two beautiful daughters. But her world turns upside down when she starts having dreams that feel like premonitions... and keep coming true. These dreams force her to question everything: her marriage, her life choices, a devastating loss from her past, and her own secrets. They also warn her that her husband is hiding something big, and that her elder daughter Scarlett might be in serious danger. Could her dreams be real warnings? Who is her daughter secretly chatting with? Is Scarlett falling victim to something more sinister than catfishing? Annabelle is about to find out the hard way.
Now, here's the thing - when you review a favorite author's new book, people might think you can't be objective. And I'!! admit, I struggled with this one. For most of the book, I felt disappointed by the slow pace. We mostly follow Annabelle's prophetic dreams, deal with her husband's frustratingly controlling behavior, and watch Scarlett flirt with a mysterious online guy named Ben. By the halfway point, l'd figured out the connection between Annabelle's past and present - it felt a bit too predictable. I even understood what the dreams really meant (not just as premonitions, but as subconscious warnings).

Another great book by Liv! It was so good, I read it in one day. I love when books are so good that you can’t put them down.

I was on the edge of my seat the entire time with all the twists! Annabelle has a wonderful life, great job, husband and two daughters. But why is she suddenly having distributing dreams? And why are they coming true? What a wild ride! I didn’t know who to trust. I thought the story was going one way and then it went another way. This story was just so good.

Liv really knows how to write a good story that really keeps you invested. I was shocked by the ending!!

Thank you NetGalley, Liv andRandom House Publishing Group - Ballantine for the eARC! I also feel so lucky when I get an advanced copy of her books! I also know I need to dedicate a whole day to reading one of her books because I know I won’t be able to put it down.

Rating: ✨✨✨✨✨
Publication: June 17th 2025


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Once again, Liv Constantine knocked it out of the park! Liv is one of my favorite authors that has yet to disappoint with any of her books! This one makes me never want to dream again!! I loved the multi POV and I love the fact that what you see on the outside is not what is always true behind close doors.

Don’t Open Your Eyes
Publishing date 06/17/25
Rating (5/5) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House - Ballantine Books for this e-ARC! Amazing!!!!

This was a page turner! It hooked me from page one and I couldn’t stop! I love a thriller with multiple POVs, and I really enjoyed the pacing throughout the book. This one is right up there with Mrs. Parrish series for me. Highly recommend this one when it releases this summer.

Thank you NetGalley and publishers for allowing me to read this ARC by one of my favorite authors. Liv Constantine never disappoints. At first I thought I’d get tired of the multiple POV’s in this story, but the pace was fantastic with lots of twists and turns to the storyline. Constantine is a wonder at the psychological thrillers I love. Do yourself a favor and pick this up when you can. You won’t be disappointed.

What do you dream about at night? Have you ever had a crazy dream and then it comes true? Can someone predict the future based on their dreams?
These are some of the questions raised by Lic Constantine's latest novel.
Annabelle is a successful media businesswoman with a loving husband and young daughters. Her ordinary life is disrupted when she starts having strange, vivid dreams. Annabelle becomes increasingly alarmed and unhinged as her dreams (nightmares?) become reality. Her husband thinks she is going crazy as she becomes progressively convinced that her family is in danger. Is Annabelle going crazy or is there something sinister at play?
I'm not going to lie. I think our dreams do try to tell us something. I was riveted by this story. I wasn't able to predict some of the twists and turns. It's my first book by Ms. Constantine, and it won't be my last!
A big thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing/Ballentine Books for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Another fun and twisty read by this dynamic duo! Thank you NetGalley for my ARC! Annabelle and James and happily married with two daughters but Annabelle keeps having these dreams that come true. Is she predicting the future? James thinks she’s stressed and needs to stop working. One reoccurring dream revolves around a client of hers. What does it mean? The story just twists at every chapter until the very end! 4.5 stars

Don’t Open Your Eyes tells the story of Annabelle, a successful wife and mother who seemingly has it all. But, as the reader learns more about her current life (and her past, as told through flashbacks), it becomes apparent that all is not what it seems. And then Annabelle begins to have dreams that may or may not be forecasting the future. It was a mystery I was happy to dive into.

Overall, this is a great book for a vacation. The chapters are short, the writing pulls you in, and the story flows in a way that had me saying “just one more chapter.” The flashbacks and multiple perspectives are used well, and it was an entertaining ride. However, I still had a number of unresolved questions at the end and some of the drama was a little too farfetched or convoluted for my personal taste. Ultimately, I would love a sequel or companion book to fill in the holes – there were definitely some characters who I thought were minor but now want to know a lot more about. I’d recommend this book to anyone who has enjoyed the author’s prior work and/or is looking for a fun beach/vacation read that is guaranteed to entertain.