This book and subject matter is definitely not for everyone
A need a book that grabs me and I just don’t want to put down.
This book was just missing that ‘something’ for me to think it was great. But overall enjoyed it.

This fast-paced thriller completely hooked me! While I did figure out the plot twist fairly early, the author does a great job of keeping you second-guessing all the way through. If you're a fan of Karin Slaughter, you'll likely enjoy this one too—at least I definitely did.
The story centers around Elizabeth, an English professor trying to focus on her career while burying the trauma of her past. But when a student submits a short story that hits eerily close to home, she brushes it off—until the details become too specific to ignore. Driven by a need for answers, Elizabeth returns to her hometown, only to find her mother on her deathbed…and a very unexpected connection waiting for her.
Enter Noah: young, attractive, and impossible for Elizabeth to ignore. There’s just one major problem—he's the son of the man she killed in high school. 👀
I really appreciated how focused the author stayed throughout the book. No unnecessary side plots, no filler—just straight-up suspense. I couldn’t put it down. There’s also more spice than I typically expect in a thriller, so heads-up if that’s not your thing.
Trigger warnings: sexual assault, teacher-student relationships, and various forms of abuse.
The writing style reminded me of Karin Slaughter, but without the heavy police procedural element—perfect for readers who want emotional depth and dark secrets without diving into detective work.
Highly recommend if you’re looking for a twisty, emotional read that keeps you turning the pages!
Thank you Netgally & Atria books from this ARC, in return for my honest opinion.

Absolutely incredible!! It’s a really messed up story with a really messed up plot but the writing style was perfect! The thrilling scenes were perfect. Some part of this book even disgusted me!! Amazing thriller, loved it

Twenty years ago, Elizabeth Davis killed a man. She thought no one knew—until one of her students turned in the first chapter of her darkest secret.

Someone Knows, the newest thriller from Vi Keeland, is a pulse-pounding ride packed with jaw-dropping twists, simmering tension, and just the right dash of spice.

Elizabeth, now a creative writing professor in New York City, is stunned when a student submits a story that mirrors a real crime from her past—a forbidden affair between a teacher and her high school best friend, ending in murder. How could anyone know? And what do they want?

The search for answers drags Elizabeth back to her Louisiana hometown, where buried secrets, old betrayals, and dangerous attractions resurface. A younger man enters her life, bringing heat and temptation—but also a revelation that left me reeling.

Fast-paced, twisty, and impossible to put down, Someone Knows kept me turning pages late into the night. Vi Keeland delivers yet again, just as she did with The Unraveling.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to Atria books for my copy of SOMEONE KNOWS.

I gobbled this one up super fast. It won’t change your life but it sure will distract you for a while. Super entertaining and a quick read. I recommend!

Well that was really twisted! A little confusing at times but that's probably my fault! Good story line and quite the ending!

'Elizabeth is a college professor who teaches creative writing for an online course. One of her students named Hannah, sends Elizabeth some chapters of her novel in progress, only the novel details events which happened in Elizabeth's life. As teenagers, Elizabeth had a friend named Jocelyn who was having an affair with her high school English teacher. He became abusive and Elizabeth helped Jocelyn kill the man. She was never found out and the only other person who knew her secret was her friend Ivy. Who is Hannah and how does she know so much? This is a thriller with an original premise and a fast paced plot. Elizabeth must return home to try to find out who knows the secret and what they want. As Elizabeth returns home to Louisiana she must make peace with things she kept hidden in the past as well as deal with mental illness and someone possibly trying to hurt her.

There are a number of twists and the first one kind of dropped in an awkward way. As Elizabeth 's secrets from 20 years ago risk being exposed and as we read more of Hannah's chapters, we realize how much a predator the teacher was who seduced Jocelyn and other young girls. I did find the idea of the girls being attracted to this man a bit odd. Usually predator teachers get the girls attention by compliments, giving them lots of attentions, gifts and promises but this man was never anything but abusive, insulting and rude to the girls. When Elizabeth meets the son of this teacher, she finds herself attracted to him because he is very different than his father. Short chapters, twisty secrets and some spicy scenes make this an interesting and quick read. Thank you Atria Books and NetGalley for a copy of this ARC for review.

Wow. I couldn’t put this one down.

Someone Knows is an intense, twisty psychological thriller that completely pulled me in from the very first page. Vi Keeland, best known for her romance novels, proves she can master suspense just as effortlessly.

Elizabeth is such a layered, complex character, and her journey through memory loss, fear, and buried trauma is both heartbreaking and gripping. The way the past and present slowly unravel around each other is so well done, and the tension just builds and builds until that explosive ending. And yes… that twist? I did not see it coming.

The setting in small-town Louisiana gave it a haunting, almost Gothic vibe, and the side characters (especially at the Memory Haven Motel) brought just the right amount of eerie charm.

This book has everything: mystery, emotion, stunning prose, and a twisty plot that keeps you guessing. If you're a fan of psychological thrillers with emotional depth, Someone Knows should be at the top of your list.

This psychological thriller is fast-paced and addictive, with multiple twists and turns that take you down paths you had LITERALLY no idea you were about to embark on.
Just a creative writing assignment? Or is there truth behind the words?
Elizabeth is an English Professor teaching creative writing at a college in New York. But when she receives one of her assignments back, it eerily details a part of her life she's kept secret for over 20 years. The name attached is Hannah. Who is she? How does she know all the details of Elizabeth's past?
Many thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for the advanced digital copy!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This was a really fun, twisty thriller that actually kept me guessing until the end. I had it mostly figured out, but it still surprised me in a way. It was a solid, fast-paced thriller that works well if you suspend your disbelief and just go along for the ride.

I read an ARC of this book from NetGalley. All comments are my own.

College Professor Elizabeth Davis is leading a normal life in New York City. That is until a student in her online creative writing class submits a paper that sounds exactly like Elizabeth’s dark secret from 20 years ago. Who is going this far to make her pay for her past? Who can she trust?
This book was a really fast paced thriller that had everything you would be looking for in a thriller. Most of it was predictable, but this was still a fun read. Some of the spicy parts I could have done without, but I guess it kind of was wrapped into Elizabeth’s past. I did have some guesses that were wrong so it wasn’t that predictable 🤪 I found myself unable to put this down so be prepared to be enthralled!

3.5 ⭐️ Rounded Up

Someone Knows follows a college English professor who is teaching creative writing course. One night she sets up a bath to relax and starts reading her students works only to realize one of the papers isn't even close to creative fiction, it's a true story - and it's based on her own life.

The ending was a little bit predictable (and genuinely wild), but it didn't take away from the suspense I felt throughout. This was my first Vi Keeland book and I enjoyed it so much that it will not be my last!

🔍 Mystery
👤 Psychological

Thank you so much to NetGalley, Atria Books & Vi Keeland for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Vi Keeland is one of my favorite authors, and I’ve always loved her romances, so I was really excited to read Someone Knows, her first psychological thriller. It’s completely different from her usual style, and she absolutely nailed it!

The story follows Elizabeth Davis, a writing professor in New York, who receives a student manuscript that eerily mirrors a traumatic event from her past. The details are too specific to be a coincidence, and the story’s dedication feels like a threat. As Elizabeth tries to uncover who sent it, she’s forced to confront buried memories, old relationships, and secrets she thought were long forgotten.

Elizabeth discovers a box of Polaroids hidden in someone’s home photos that prove her past trauma was real and part of something much bigger than she ever imagined.

This book is intense, emotional, and full of suspense. Elizabeth is a complex, strong character, and her journey through fear, memory, and healing is powerful. Vi Keeland’s writing is just as gripping in thriller form as it is in romance, and I loved seeing her explore a darker, deeper story.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, despite its darker themes. The suspense kept me guessing until the very end about who was sending the chapters to Elizabeth. I was also pleasantly surprised by Elizabeth's final relationship decision. Vi Keeland is an exceptional author, and I'm eager to explore more of her works.

This thriller I really wanted to be right , I was wrong oh so wrong the ending and twist and turns definitely makes it hard to put this down , and I loved the story because I love the way the mental works but the story was so good because as we watch the story unravel in a small time , it started with one piece of a story to unlock a whole era of her brain .. we see what she forgot what she thinks she did and realizing what the real truth is , not knowing who to trust and how this one secret had a hold on her for years but seeing the trauma she went through it’s crazy to see how the mind blocks of things go protect us , please check triggers . Must read and definitely will be reading more by her .


First thriller I had with spice it wasn’t to much but it helps you understand the character more and the way her mind is thinking .

This was a good book. It did take me a little while to get into it though. I wasn't super fond of the main character for a while but she does grow on you! In this story, a secret from the past may just not be as much of a secret as those involved with it thought that it was. Someone knows and someone is sending a very strong message.
This is one that I don't want to tell you much about because you need to get in there and read it for yourself. It has twists that you just don't see coming at all. It's like you're reading one story and BAM! another one starts because of something that happens. I don't want to accidentally spoil anything for you and there is a lot that could be spoiled!
There is some slightly graphic sexual encounters in here but they don't last long and don't take you away from the story. I just thought I would mention it in case you don't (or do) like those types of scenes.
All in all this was a good book and worth the read.

This is a mystery thriller that delivered a fast-paced, twisty ride. The mix of trauma, paranoia, and attempts at romance didn’t work for me. The tone was uneven, swinging between emotional fallout, high-stakes suspense, and sudden steamy moments in ways that gave me a bit of whiplash. The protagonist’s behavior was erratic. She was lashing out, jumping to conclusions, retreating emotionally in a way that might be intentional, as a symptom of her trauma, but it made it hard to connect with her or get her perspective. I wanted deeper character development for her and the side characters. There’s suspense and intrigue, but for someone so consumed by fear and uncertainty, there’s a surprising amount of impulsive decision-making (and alcohol). It’s juicy and fast, but I didn’t feel like the payoff matched the build-up.

Thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for the advanced copy.

I really enjoyed this book even with it's dark topics, I was always back and forward between who was sending the chapters to Elizabeth all the way to the end when it was revealed. I was surprised by the relationship choice Elizabeth settled on in the end. Vi Keeland is such a great author and I truly need to read more of her books.

Someone Knows is an emotional, twist‑filled romance that blends mystery and heat in Vi Keeland’s signature style. The chemistry between the leads crackles from their first meeting, and the slow reveal of secrets keeps the pages turning. Keeland balances steamy, swoony moments with enough suspense to make the romance feel layered and gripping.

Some twists are easier to spot than others, but the journey is still deeply engaging, and the emotional payoffs land beautifully. The writing is smooth, the banter feels natural, and the characters are easy to root for.

A heartfelt, addictive read perfect for romance fans who like a dash of intrigue with their love story.

This was such a fun & spicy thriller. I loved it. I read Vi’s debut thriller and this matched the same energy for me. The romantic undertones kept the premise of the story interesting while also delivering plot twists throughout. She has a way of luring you, making you think you know the direction she’s heading and then pulling a 180 on you. Normally I guess most thrillers but this kept me on my toes. The last few pages made me laugh out loud and stare at the wall because she pulled the sheet over my head. This is exactly what I look for in a thriller.