Vi is back in her sexy, psychological thriller era and I am OBSESSED. Edge of your seat, twisted and SO engaging, Elizabeth's story is an absolute WILD ride. I have been a massive Vi Keelan fan for a very long time as her writing has always been really bingeable and able to pull me out of a slump, and that is exactly what this book did. "Someone Knows" is the perfect blend of genres as we have come to love Vi to do so seamlessly. The ending is what really solidified the read for me. It isn't AT ALL what you think it's going to be and it isn't even really a clean ending and I think that is what I love about it most. Super fun summer read! 4/5 stars!!

This was a fast paced summertime thriller. It’s short, less than 300 pages so it doesn’t feel like there’s a lot of redundant or unnecessary information. The unreliable narrator was actually really likable. And the ending had my jaw on the floor.

This book starts off strong, but veers into mediocre writing featuring an unreliable protagonist. But she’s my least flavour of unreliable: obtuse. Jumping to conclusions with little to no foundation. Missing things that are clear to the reader well beforehand. The two major twists in the book I knew about, and the last twist was meaningless because not only did I not care, but it didn’t particularly make sense.

Overall, the book features a victim who remains a victim & only ever feigns otherwise. A weak thriller featuring a weak protagonist told via weak writing. Do not recommend.

I enjoyed that this was a spicy thriller. I wish there were more thrillers that had both aspects. Also, the twists were exciting and had me thinking. I’m giving it three stars because I really did not enjoy certain aspects of this book and thought certain “agendas” were too strong and almost made me want to DNF.

𝑺𝒏𝒂𝒑𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒕 𝑻𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔
• I was hooked pretty quickly into the story and I ultimately read this story in less that 3 sittings.

• This author in my experience writes steamy scenes and frustrating characters who make some pretty irrational and questionable choices (knowingly I might add) - this book is no exception. It’s like they are their own personal train wreck that they can’t stop. I think readers need to be willing to get over the multiple poor life choices to enjoy the story.

• I found some twists absolutely shocking, some a little more predictable.

• There is a lot of touchy content surrounding child grooming/sexual and physical abuse which may be off putting for some.

"Someone Knows" by Vi Keeland is nothing short of a masterpiece that kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish! She has a remarkable ability to weave intricate plots with relatable characters, and this novel is a perfect testament to her talent.

The story is a gripping blend of suspense, romance, and emotional depth. From the very first chapter, I was drawn into the lives of the characters, each with their own secrets and complexities. The chemistry between the MCs is electric, making their journey both thrilling and heartwarming. Keeland’s writing style is engaging and fluid, allowing me to immerse myself in the narrative effortlessly.

What I loved most about this story is how it tackles themes of trust, betrayal, and redemption. The twists and turns kept me guessing until the very end, and just when I thought I had it all figured out, Vi Keeland threw in a curveball that left me breathless. The emotional stakes are high, and I found myself genuinely invested in the characters' fates.

This book is a perfect blend of suspense and romance, with moments that tug at your heartstrings and others that leave you gasping in shock. Vi Keeland has truly outdone herself, and I cannot recommend this book enough. If you're looking for a captivating read that will keep you up late into the night, this is the book for you!

Rating: 5/5 Stars
Pub Date: 6/17
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This book is without a doubt a must read.
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Went into this one completely blind, had no idea what to expect. Immediately hooked from the concept of the English teacher getting "her hidden story" from a student. Color me intrigued. From there on it was this huge cat and mouse battle with the main character and the person taunting her. I could not put this book down. This one has it all, great characters, the perfect pacing, loved reading how everything was unfolding, and the twists..... Vi Keeland hits you with twist after twist at the end of the book and the final twist will have you either with your jaw on the ground or screaming... in my case it was both because I was shocked!
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Loved this book, love this author, cannot wait to read more of her work! This is perfect for fans of thrillers with a little bit of steam. I loved it. This is one of those books that you can binge in a sitting. Just perfect! Give it a shot.
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Huge thank you to NetGalley, Vi Keeland and Atria Books for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to Atria Books, NetGalley, and Vi Kreeland for an advance copy of Someone Knows in exchange for an honest review. We meet our main character, Elizabeth, when one of her English students sends in chapters of a novel that could expose her own deadly secret from 20years ago. Elizabeth heads back home to talk to her friends and to snoop around town to try to figure how is trying to sell her out. I could not change the pages fast enough as I tried to figure out what was going on and what happened in the past in this small Louisiana town. The ending had me actually shook and I still think about it at times. If you’re looking for a sexy thriller that you can’t put down, look no further then Someone Knows. This one is out now!!

This author was new to me but I was so excited to read. I love a good thriller and have been doing thriller summer and this was a wonderful addition to my other reads. Thanks so much for the gifted copy!

DNF, was not my cup of tea. It started good , but in there some midway , it started feel boring to me and hard to finish . So I cant read this book.

Someone Knows kept me turning the pages, but I can't say I enjoyed it. It was more that I had to know who was behind the chapters. The creepy teacher abusing the vulnerable student trope is one I typically avoid, but in this case, Keeland creates a fresh take on it.

The main character, Elizabeth, is difficult to like. As the layers of her past trauma get slowly peeled away, her issues are more sympathetic, but she's still hard to root for. It's almost like she keeps the reader at arm's length, and even in first-person perspective, you never really know or understand her. When she meets Noah, a sexy and mysterious man from her hometown, the story verges into romantic suspense territory, but then ultimately turns way too dark to be called romantic.

Overall, this was a solid thriller, and many readers will enjoy the darker themes and exploration of trauma. This is my second thriller novel by Vi Keeland, and I can now say I prefer her romance novels.

Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

4 stars.

I’ve always been interested in Vi Keeland’s work and have several of her books on my TBR list, but I never quite found the perfect opportunity to pick one up. Then I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of one of her newest releases—and I knew it was my sign to finally dive in. I thoroughly enjoyed it and am definitely looking forward to reading more of her books (and revisiting this one again)!

Someone Knows is a twisty, emotional romantic suspense novel that blends mystery with heartfelt connection. Vi Keeland crafts a gripping narrative around a woman haunted by a traumatic past and the secrets tied to it. As the story unfolds, suspense builds through well-timed reveals and emotional depth, all while maintaining a strong romantic undercurrent. The characters are relatable and well-developed, and Keeland’s signature mix of tension, vulnerability, and chemistry shines through. It’s a page-turner that balances dark intrigue with hope and heart.

All in all, this book had a great mix of suspense and emotion, and I loved how the story kept me guessing while still delivering strong character development.

Brilllant is what comes to mind!! Just finished this and it kept me glued to the pages until the final period. You cant ask for a better ending than that….every other author should take note!!

I don’t have words. This book had me speechless. Just when I thought I had it all figured out Vi Keeland said “just kidding” and threw in another curveball. This book is fun with short chapters full of suspense that will leave you going “wtf”.

I needed something different and that's exactly what I got with this one. I was hooked from the start. This book was gripping and addictive. Good characters, very twisty, excellent ending‼️ Just when I thought it was all coming together, TWIST...👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

4.5⭐️ I binged this book in a day! It grabbed me from the beginning and didn’t let go!
I liked Elizabeth, her character was strong. She is a college professor trying to lead a normal life, but she’s forced to face her dark past when she begins receiving unsettling chapters of a book written by one of her students. The chapters are eerily similar to her own past. She has several men vying for her attention, one of them being a guy who turns out to have a very close connection with the man she murdered years ago.
It’s a tad predictable, but if you loved The Unraveling, I think you’ll like this book too!

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the opportunity to read Someone Knows by Vi Keeland.

Elizabeth has built a successful career and life despite a difficult past. However, her past has come back to take jabs at her through a creative writing class she is teaching.

I’ll give props to this author for how she wrote grief and mourning. It is painful and looks different for everyone. I don’t like Elizabeth but I empathize with her.

The level of anxiety is very relatable, especially with lack of sleep for weeks on end.

The heart of the story was not enough to keep my interest however, the splintered twists did help.

Overall, it was okay. I unfortunately guess all the twists and the ending had a bitter aftertaste.

Someone Knows is a combination of creepiness and eroticism. The creepiness comes from Elizabeth’s student, who someone how has written a story that mimics Elizabeth’s secret past. The eroticism comes from the men Elizabeth is attracted to. Figuring out who her student is and which of these men she can trust begins to. consume her life. I loved the pace of this book and will definitely continue to read Keeland.

Someone knows is a good book that I enjoyed and would recommend. I did feel that it would drag on at times but still was a fun read.

This book was even better than her last thriller! I honestly wasn’t sure of what to expect from this book. The beginning definitely felt very Lifetime movie like. The beginning is somewhat slow, but it definitely picks up in the middle. I sped through the end because I had to know who was doing what. Admittedly, while I somewhat saw the twist coming, I also didn’t expect all the little twists in between. I was also left with even more questions than I started with. I feel like there’s a handful of loose ends that I would’ve wanted answered. I don’t want to spoil it though. Overall, this was a quick, entertaining thriller! There are a few loose ends, but it gave what I needed it to. Thanks so much to NetGalley and Atria for the ARC!!