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.

Great book! The story kept me guessing what was coming next.I found myself not wanting to put the book down so I could find out what happens. I kept wondering if the main character was dreaming or if this was something that was actually happening in the story. Very suspensful.

Another fast paced thriller from Liv Constantine that did not disappoint. Quick chapters, countless unreliable characters, and enough psychological gymnastics to drive anyone crazy. A great read that keeps you on your toes until the very end.

I really like this author and I couldn’t wait to read her new one! She is great at a thriller with surprises and misdirection.

Annabelle is a successful mother, wife, and business woman. As of lately she has been have premonition nightmares that come true. As they esclate and involve her daughters she can’t help but act on them. We get alternating perspectives from her, her daughter Scarlett, and “before”, which keeps with the mystery.

I really liked how all the pieces came together even if I knew some of what was happening. Love her storytelling and creative plots.

Liv Constantine continues to surprise me with their unique thrillers. This one reminded me a lot of the movie premonition and I ate this plot up! The anxiety I felt over what was to come next was intense. I think the underlying messages are also alarming and important. Do you know who your teens are talking to? New fears will be unlocked. This was an excellent book!

Don’t Open Your Eyes is a fast-paced, twisty thriller that kept me hooked from start to finish. Liv Constantine does a great job building suspense and throwing in just enough surprises to keep you guessing. The story has that perfect mix of glamour, secrets, and psychological tension. If you're into thrillers with a dark edge and lots of drama, this one’s a fun ride.

*Don’t Open Your Eyes* is a tightly-wound psychological thriller that had me hooked from the very first page. Liv Constantine masterfully builds a sense of unease that lingers, deepening with every chapter. The tension is so palpable that I found myself racing through the pages, desperate to uncover the truth. Just when I thought I had it all figured out, the twist came—sharp, unexpected, and deliciously satisfying. A must-read for anyone who loves suspense that keeps you guessing until the final moment.

This was an interesting, engaging book.
The story revolves around Annabelle, a wife and mother, who has dreams with premonitions. She fears for the lives of her husband and children.
When her teenage daughter gets into serious trouble, the ultimate plot is revealed.
There were multiple events and plots, which are described in alternating chapters. All eventually lead up to the surprise ending..
Thank you to NetGalley and Ballantine Books for the advanced copy in return for my honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for the digital ARC of “Don’t Open Your Eyes” in exchange for my honest opinion. I really enjoyed this book and the use of dreams to drive the plot. There was solid character development, multiple viewpoints, the glimpses into the past worked well, and the twists were well timed. While there were some truly terrible and manipulative characters, I was rooting for Annabelle throughout the story. This was a solid four stars and I would definitely recommend it.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for approving me for Don't Open Your Eyes by Liv Constantine in exchange for my honest review and feedback. Every year, I wait patiently for the newest release from one of my absolute favorite authors so I was beyond happy to be approved to read this long before my friends and family. OMG this book is beyond fantastic - it's literally mind blowing! This book has everything you've come to expect and then some! The jaw dropping ending will literally take your breath away! This book is surely going to be the hit of the summer!