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All Because of You by Lissa Lovik
Release Date: July 29th

Chris has love at first sight with Serena, she thinks she has found a keeper…little does she know the depths of his love for her.

Told from Chris’ point of view (which is my favorite…I love the crazy/bad person pov) we learn how quickly a chance encounter turns to obsession. If you loved You on Netflix, you’ll devour this!! What a great debut novel!!!

Thank you #NetGalley for the ARC!! #AllBecauseofYou #lissalovik #bookreview #elizabethreviewsbooks

hank you to Thomas & Mercer and Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This book was fantastic. Lissa Lovik debut novel has me running to save her so that I can read what else she has in mind. When Chris meets Serena in the grocery store, he falls in love immediately. When he finally gets her to agree to a date, he thinks everything in his head is going to play out the way he wishes until it doesn't. There were twists, turns, side stories, and so much more in this read. You won't want to put it down.

Excellent fast paced thriller that is impossible to put down. It is difficult to believe that this is a debut novel, I will definitely be watching for more books from this author. Serena is a single mom with a busy life, that includes a good job as a realtor, a close knit group of friends, and a budding romance with a client she sold a house to. Against the advice of her friends the romance with Chris becomes hot and heavy pretty quickly even after many red flags. What Serena doesn’t know is the extent of Chris’s obsession with her. Twisty, dark novel that is not to be missed.

An excellent read for any and all readers! Author comes at you with both barrels and knocks you out of your shoes! Great job fleshing out all the characters. I give this book FIVE stars! Definitely recommend!

Holy Crap!!!!!!!!!!!

This was one crazy ride. I was hooked from page one and could not stop.

This is perfect for fans of YOU.

This book was so well done.

Engaging and entertaining. A recommended purchase for collections where crime and thrillers are popular. An easy handsell to fans of YOU.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing a free ebook copy in exchange for an honest review. This book will be released July 29, 2025.

A thriller from the POV of the villain ? Yes, please!!! I absolutely need more books in my life told from a bad guy’s POV!!

I really enjoyed this one!! It’s a little bit of a slow burn as far as the tension. The tension just kept building up as more and more of the real Chris came out. Which I liked and also that’s pretty realistic as far as exploring this kind of domestic abuse relationship.

The characters are written very well also. Chris is NUTS!! He definitely had his own personal carnival with all of his red flags flying about. To be honest, I think Serena had her own few little red flags as well, which I think made her more believable as a character.

If you enjoyed You by Caroline Kepnes , then you will like this one as well!! This one to me is a more realistic/domestic violence version of You and the book is called All Because of You, so maybe it was inspired by You? I’m adding this one to my favorites shelf!

Absolutely loved this book! It was such a fun read and it reminded me of the show "You." Chris is sick in the head but at times I found myself agreeing with him haha! I did wish the conversations were italicized because at times it was difficult to know if it was a conversation or if it was Chris' internal dialogue.

Dark, Twisted, and Impossible to Put Down!

All Because of You is told entirely from the perspective of Chris, the stalker. This book doesn’t just tell a story, it traps you inside his mind. And let me tell you, it’s a real unsettling place to be.
From the moment Chris sees Serena inside a grocery store, he decides she’s his. Then it’s a slow descent into obsession and a game of manipulation. And the scary part is- he actually thinks he’s the good guy.
Tense and terrifying. This book will make your heart race and your skin crawl.

This book had a promising beginning but unfortunately fizzled out for me rather quickly. Chris as a main character was very difficult to read from, which of course was the intention of the story. Despite this it did become a bit frustrating to listen to his delusions drone on. For me there was not much suspense because he was very matter of fact, and it was instantaneous that his obsession took hold. While I’m sure this is realistic to how a real person would act with these tendencies, it didn’t make for a very pleasant reading experience. The most confusing part for me in the process of reading overall were the perspective shifts between third and second person; some chapters Chris’ obsession Serena was described as “her” and in others “you.”

Some highlights:

- Serena’s teenage son was the most interesting character to me and had a bit more dimension than some of the others
- The best tension/suspense in the novel were the scenes including Chris’ grandfather, whose memory does not always serve him well, interacting with Serena and other times Chris
- Serena’s dog!

This was such a good obsession stalker story. We’re taken into the mind of Chris, who meets Serena at a grocery store and we see where his obsession takes them. The way that it progressed in the story really kept me reeled in. I mean in the beginning you are almost rooting for him!

This definitely had “You” vibes in the best way! The lengths that he goes to and how it progressively grows in a more disturbing way will have you on the edge of your seat. Run Serena!!

When Serena and Chris meet at a grocery store, it almost felt like a meet-cute moment. The reader quickly learns, however, that Chris has anger management issues and control issues. How far will he go to get the woman of his delusional dreams? Yup, you guessed it; far enough to wreak complete havoc in Serena’s life.

Writing this book from Chris’ point of view made for an interesting, yet uncomfortable read. If you’re up for reading a book where you’ll hate the narrator, though, give this one a try.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing a free ARC. This review contains my honest, unbiased opinion.

I’d seen some early rave reviews and my FOMO kicked in…

All Because Of You is as obsessive, possessive relationship drama, Chris, meet Serena, obsess over Serena and try to keep a lid on your possessive controlling behaviour.

There were things I liked, not least the lengths Chris would go to keep track of Serena, I like the writing style. I like Chris’s backstory but found Chris himself fairly one dimensional.

I was missing the creeping dread I feel from the best stalker thrillers. Sorry to say this wasn’t really one for me.

Thanks to Netgalley and Thomas & Mercer

Chris is no Joe Goldberg...

So, the very first thing you're going to think as you read this is You by Caroline Kepnes. But as you settle in, you realize the main difference. Despite his wrongness, you like Joe. Chris? Not so much.

This is a solid story of obsession and it's very readable. The problem is that it's a copycat but with icks. Chris gets really ugly about Serena pretty quickly and you never really feel that he's anything but a Joe Goldberg caricature. He's one dimensional

Out of all the characters, I actually only really liked Serena's kid - he was a sweet teen who moves beyond angst into real heart.

All in all, I was kind of disappointed. I felt like there wasn't much original here, though it does work as a quick beach read. Unfortunately, I'll forget Chris by next week.

This was a really good thriller. Thank you to Netgalley for the arc. Chris meets Serena at a grocery store and she leaves her receipt behind where he learns her name. He googles her and finds out she's a single mom and a realtor. He right away schedules a tour and when they meet, they hit it off, but her friend keeps getting in the way. It was giving You vibes.

This psychological mind-bender is sure to be a big hit with readers who love stalker thrillers! This isn't one of my favorite tropes, but all the rave reviews had me succumbing to my FOMO and giving this book a chance. And I really enjoyed it for the most part. The story is told from Chris's POV, and the author does a phenomenal job portraying his slow, creepy descent into madness. What started as love at first sight, spiraled out of control and led him down this dark, obsessive path of delusion and destruction. His character was so well developed and so well written that I felt like I was inside his mind, to the point where I became him, and his actions were somehow justifiable. I would never condone those types of feelings or behavior, so why did I find myself siding with him at times? Crazy, right?! Kudos to the author for having this power over me with her words. My only grievance is that it wasn't creepy enough. I expected it to be more actionably disturbing than it was, I guess. It didn't really become more extreme until the 60% mark. It was ultimately a fast-paced, entertaining read and an outstanding debut. I would definitely recommend!

Thank you to Thomas & Mercer for granting me early digital access via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review!

WOW! I finished this book in one day because I just simply could not put it down! One of the best thrillers I’ve read in awhile.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for my e-ARC of All Because of You!

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐈𝐅 𝐘𝐎𝐔
👤 are obsessed with Joe Goldberg
🥜 believe crunchy peanut butter is king
🐕 named your dog after a Harry Potter character
📖 want to read a spectacular debut

• 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐈𝐓’𝐒 𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓

For Chris, it’s love at first sight. After their grocery store meet-cute, it’s easy to get her name from a fallen receipt: Serena. A quick online search reveals Serena’s status (single mom), address, and workplace. And once he discovers she’s a Realtor, Chris schedules a house showing right away. But he isn’t pushy—he’ll wait to ask her out.

In the meantime, he’ll just watch. And listen in. He wants to learn everything about her, so he can make her happy. It’s not creepy; it’s true love.

From their first date, their relationship is perfect.
But Serena’s best friend keeps getting in the way. She thinks he’s just a friend, but Chris knows better. He knows better about a lot of things. Keeping her in line is getting harder, but their love is worth the effort.

The stars aligned when Chris and Serena met in that Winn-Dixie. And they’re going to be happy together . . . even if it kills them.

• 𝐌𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒

This was absolutely everything I love in a stalker thriller. It was giving me all the You vibes: Chris was just another Joe, so handsome and definitely not creepy until the red flags continually popped up and he simply couldn’t hide who he really was. A real wolf in sheep’s clothing. I loved Serena’s character. She was smart and didn’t just ignore the red flags like some people might. For being younger than him, I really admired that about her. The POV being only from Chris made the storyline that much better as we delved deeper into his sick and twisted mind and it just got worse and worse. His train of thought flowed, and I really felt the emotion behind every word. Just incredible and well done! I can’t believe this was a debut, and I look forward to more from Lissa!

#NetGalley Arc

Okay, Not what I was expecting at all! Fantastically written and delightfully disturbing. The suspense grips you from the very first page. Highly recommend!

How can this be a debut? This is the best stalker thriller I've ever read.

Chris meets Serena in a grocery store. We know where this is going, right? He starts watching her.

Serena is a realtor, and Chris happens to schedule a showing with her. Oh - what a coincidence! Chris is next-level obsessed with her. They wind up in a relationship and he has completely infiltrated himself into her life. Of course Serena doesn't know what he's up to.

The character development was perfect. I especially enjoyed hearing what Sasha, Derek, and Cole had to say throughout the book. Their red flags were popping up way before Serena's.

I highly recommend this!!