Wow, this is my first book by this author and it was gripping. It was fast paced and pulled me in from the start. I enjoyed the short chapters and all of the suspense. If you're looking for a really good thriller to keep you up late into the night, this is the perfect book for you.

Many thanks for my gifted copy.

If you are a fan of Joe Hart this is another book that you will love from him, written in his usual style that from the very first page has you engrossed in this tale. Newly married and away on the cruise of a lifetime, Imogen suspects that her husband Levi may be having an affair. Then things go wrong, Levi ends up overboard and as he has no memory of this, circumstances remain suspect. What really happened? Returning home Imogen’s suspicions grow further and then she discovers a past relationship Levi had that she knew nothing about and so the story moves forward.

This is a psychological thriller highlighting an extremely chilling and creepy atmosphere that will have you on the edge of your seat trying to work out the puzzle Joe Hart has presented us with. As Imogen’s worries turn to fear, the suspense increases twofold, a chilling story that I found completely riveting. Hart’s portrayal of Imogen’s character is to me what really sells this book, cleverly devised and so multi-layered. Another excellent book from this author.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of the book, all opinions expressed are my own.

I Become Her by Joe Hart is an intriguing novel that builds slowly until it climaxes in a flurry of activity that is twisty and gripping.
The book is as beautifully written as one would expect from Hart, but I admit that I found myself repeatedly considering putting it aside into the DNF pile. I had that much difficulty becoming engaged. It wasn't until the last third of the book that the story really took off for me, and by the time I was at the 80% point, I couldn't put it down. The end left me in a bit of shock, it was so twisty and suddenly made all of the little things in the slower parts of the book make sense.
I recommend sticking through the slower bits; it will pay off big time in the end.
Thank you for the ARC of #IBecomeHer to #NetGalley.

While on their honeymoon newlywed Immogen suspects her husband of cheating, after confronting him on the balcony of their cruise ship he falls overboard (with a little help from Immogen). When he's rescued he doesn't remember what happened or at least he says he doesn't. She begins to suspect her perfect husband and life are not what they seem and starts looking into his past. This had some good twists and I liked the dual POV in the book. I want to thank NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you, NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for a digital copy of this book. The opinions are my own and freely given.

Lev and Imogen are on their honeymoon, on a cruise ship. They have only been married a short time, but Imogen is starting to become suspicious of Lev. An accident ensues.

While Imogen is trying to navigate through her life she starts to look into lev's background, only discover his ex-girlfriend, whom he never mentioned before, has gone missing.

This was told from two POV's Imogen's and Sierra's. I can't say too much about the story without spoilers (because I feel saying anything else would spoil it) so just take my word for it, this is a really good read and I urge you to read it. This kept me reading trying to figure out the connection between to the two women.

Thank you to the author, publisher and Net Galley for providing an ARC of this title in exchange for my review.

I believe this was my first book by Joe Hart. Based on reviews for their other books, I had high hopes for this book, but I had a really hard time getting into the story. I would have given up, but I wanted to be able to write this review. The middle of the book was very slow and felt unrelated to the rest of the book.

I would try others by the author, but this one wasn't for me.

3 stars.

I found this book to be an enjoyable read. The story kept me engaged from start to finish and had some moments that really stood out. Overall, it offered an entertaining reading experience.

Imogen and Lev Carmichael are on their honeymoon cruise in the Mediterranean when during a lunch date she gets up to use the restroom and on her way back to the table she witnesses Lev being a little too touchy with the waitress. Imogene becomes obsessed with finding out who the waitress is and whether her new husband is cheating on her. After confronting Lev on the balcony of their room on the cruise ship, Lev falls overboard. Lev is found alive, but he is suffering from post-traumatic amnesia. Lev and Imogene return home to begin their married life together. Imogene continues to be obsessed with finding out if Lev is cheating on her.

The first paragraph of I BECOME HER gave me goosebumps and I immediately knew I was not going to be able to put my Kindle down! I settled in with a glass of wine and ignored everything around me. While reading Imogen’s chapters, I had to keep checking that they weren’t written by a woman. The way Hart got deep into the mind of her character is nothing short of perfection. Her insecurities, her fears and her obsessions felt very real. There are chapters from the POV of a character named Sierra. We know she is running from someone and when it is revealed who she is, my mind was blown. Hart’s writing is immersive, and the chapters flow at a perfect pace. There were some good twists towards the end and the ending was truly shocking.

Oh this was a good thriller!! I really liked the slow build sense of tension and suspense - and the twists were so good! I loved the short chapters that really kept me on the edge of my seat.

As we follow newly weds Imogen and Lev (and someone named Sierra???) you’ll be asking if yourself if Imogen is just paranoid, or is there something else going on with her husband? Does he really have amnesia?

I loved the author’s style of writing and storytelling and will definitely be on the look out for his next book!!

AMAZING! I devoured this book and could not put it down! i hadn't read any other books by Joe, so didn't know what to expect, but can now say, I will be picking up more of his stories! The characters were detailed and well developed and the writing brilliant. I never knew who to trust! The twist and turns kept me hooked and sitting on the edge of my seat! I loved the change in character POV, and found all the characters in the story entertaining and necessary! I really liked this book!

This is my first book by this author so I didn’t know what to expect. The story starts on a cruise ship on a couples honeymoon when the husband goes overboard. It takes several twists and direction changes as the wife wonders if the husband will regain his memory and if the husband is cheating on her. I’ve never read a book quite like this one and I really enjoyed it. Everything comes together beautifully at the end with no loose ends.

Wow. Wow. Wow. What an incredible book. I was hooked from the first page and loved every minute of it. What a wild story. Highly recommend.

I recently finished reading I Become Her by Joe Hart, and I found it to be an inspiring and heartfelt exploration of self-discovery and personal growth. Hart's storytelling is engaging, and he has a way of connecting with readers through honest reflections and relatable experiences. The book offers valuable insights into embracing one's true self and overcoming obstacles, making it a motivating read for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of themselves and their potential.

With that said, while the book is filled with inspiring messages, at times it feels a bit repetitive, especially in its emphasis on certain themes. A more varied approach or inclusion of additional practical strategies might have elevated the overall impact and kept me more engaged throughout. Nonetheless, I Become Her remains a meaningful and uplifting read that encourages self-acceptance and resilience.

I Become Her
By: Joe Hart
Shared with Thriller Book Lovers THE PULSE
Another twisted mystery by Hart! He was a new to me author and I love his style. He pulls the reader in immediately and does not let go.
A newly married couple, a fall overboard and the lies…Imogen is discovering more about her husband’s Lev past and she should be alarmed.
Get ready for a bumpy ride.

Joe Hart never disappoints. But this one takes the cake. I think this is his best one yet. One of the best psychological thrillers I’ve read this year, maybe even in my lifetime.

Things I loved about the book:
•short chapter
•nonstop suspense throughout the entire book
•a twist at the end that will leave your head spinning

Things I didn’t enjoy:
*crickets*
NOTHING! I loved everything about this book. Joe makes these characters & stories come to life with his writing & I will forever be front & center signing up for the next masterpiece he writes.

I loved this book! I was so sure I knew what was going on, only to be shocked in the end! I couldn't put this one down! A great read!

ARC Book Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"I Become Her" by Joe Hart
Publishes: August 26, 2025

"I Become Her" takes newlywed bliss and twists it into a psychological knot! Thanks to #ThrillerBookLoversThePulse for introducing me to this talented author. This group is Awesome! If dark obsession is your jam, get this one on your TBR list!

Imogen and Lev are supposed to be enjoying their honeymoon cruise, but things take a wild turn when Lev's sketchy behavior raises some serious red flags about his loyalty. After a heated spat on the balcony, Lev goes overboard (oops!), but luck is on his side. He gets rescued—only now he’s got a memory gap that’s a little convenient.

Back home, Imogen can’t shake her suspicions. She decides to dig into Lev's past, and the tension keeps mounting. What really blew me away was how Mr. Hart nailed Imogen's perspective. He captured the complexity of a female character so well. Buckle up; this book is a thrilling ride!

Thanks to Joe Hart and Thomas Mercer for this gifted ARC. All opinions are my own.

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DAMN was this book good! I can't even imagine being married for only 10 days and suspecting my husband of infidelity. This was a pulse pounding, spine tingling psychological suspenseful book that had me racing through to get to the end at the same time trying to savour every word. Joe Hart continues to be one of my favorite authors. Bravo, job well done!

I am 50% of the way in reading this book, I had a slow start and it took a while for me to get into it but so far I'm loving it! It really let's you sink your teeth in, even though you aren't sure what to expect, you can definitely feel that all is not as it seems. We follow the journey of the FMC as she uncovers things about her husband and herself, as the plot unfolds it really makes you spiral and ask questions... it's gripping, the split POVs add to building suspense and I have a feeling that my jaw will be on the floor once I finish reading it.

Ok... this was such at twisty thriller, I'm still trying to wrap my head around it. Imogen and Lev are newly weds, celebrating their honeymoon on a cruise. But when Imogen believes she saw him with another woman, on their honeymoon. They have a heated discussion in which, Lev falls and hits his head on the way down. He is rescued, but due to the head injury, he's suffering from slight amnesia.... or so he says. It turns out though, Lev may not be the man she thought he was. As she starts digging into his past, she realizes his last girlfriend went missing, along with the current woman she thought he was having an affair with. And so begins the cat and mouse game of Imogen finding out who he is and him not backing down.
I really enjoyed this. It was fast paced and help my attention. I loved the multi pov. It really provided a lot of background that helped take you deeper into the characters. I still can't get over the ending. This is definitely worth a read!!