I must be the odd reader out with this title. I rarely ever do this, but it was a DNF for me. I tried going back twice, and put it down each additional time. I thought the premise was very intriguing, unfortunately it didn’t deliver. What mainly kept drawing me out of the story was that it seemed like it could have really used a few more editing passes. I don’t mean copy edits like typos, it was good in that regard. I mean there were a LOT of completely superfluous sentences, that it seemed were only there to boost the word count. Things like “My car started on the first try.” (When her car starting had nothing to do with anything, and it’s a BMW not an old beater.) I know this sounds super small, but that is just one simple example that I remember off the top of my head. Or spending a chapter IN a dream with the MC, then mere pages later having her describe it…in detail…to her husband. (Instead of something like, “After I told him what happened in my dream…..” etc etc) Add to the fact that hubby apparently already knows exactly what she’s dreaming about anyway, because they are recurring and they’ve discussed them before. Again, just seems like either word count padding, or lack of an editor that helps the author focus/trim plot. Other negatives for me were how conversations between different characters seemed to come out of absolutely no where. One example off the top of my head is when the MC went to work the day following her dream, and coworkers (some who knew nothing about specific things happening in her life) were making very pointed comments that didn’t make any sense for them to make.

These things happened so after that it got to where at first I was just skimming ahead to skip parts, but eventually gave up.

I was really looking forward to this one, and honestly feel bad since I know any book costs the author a lot of blood, sweat and tears to finish. I just can’t recommend.
**Im giving 2 stars for the interesting premise.

Ian Blackwood's debut with Inkubator Books, <i>The Sleepwalker</i>, is a propulsive novel of psychological suspense, which I gobbled in a single day. Although I figured out several of the plot mysteries fairly early on, Blackwood's choice of first person point of view was masterful and made the final plot twist very satisfying.

The publication details suggest that <i>The Sleepwalker</i> is an ebook-only release, which is unfortunate because I believe Blackwood's plotting skill is superior to that of many more-well-known suspense authors. Here's hoping that <i>The Sleepwalker</i> finds a large and appreciative audience, so that his future novels will be released in hardcover.

I received a free copy of <i>The Sleepwalker</i> from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

This was a great read, different to the books I’ve read recently and equally thrilling. I felt like I was going crazy with not having enough sleep (babies) so I completely got the storyline and was creeped out in parts.

Enjoyed reading this book from NetGalley! The Sleepwalker by Ian Blackwood was very enjoyable! Would recommend!

First off, thank you very much for this eARC that was generously provided by the publisher and author via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Second, wow! This was crazy! It was so good and it really kept me guessing. I had my theories and it wasn’t until the end that I was sure. Absolutely great psychological novel with an equally good twist. I felt like this was really well written, but at the end I felt like it went off the rails a little bit and could’ve been concluded a bit better. I am extremely picky about endings, so that could just be me! Lol

Definitely an unputdownable story, nothing better than a whodunnit with an unreliable narrator and psychological mind f***! I recommend.

The Sleepwalker tells the story of Ellie, who suffers from recurring nightmares. One day she sees a dark figure who appears in her nightmares. Is she awake or still dreaming? Her professional life and marriage are threatened by her decline in mental health, and Ellie's life unravels as she's unable to discern between reality and dreams....

This book was insane!!!! I loved the twists, never in a million years could I have guessed the ending. I literally gasped out loud!!

TW This book contains heavy themes (including scenarios involving a dog) and can be absolutely terrifying at some points.

OH MY GOD! This book is insane! I can’t stop thinking about it at all! It was super suspenseful, I was on the edge of my seat the whole time! Amazing!!

I literally could not put this book down. I read it from start to finish in one sitting… I found myself holding my breath, peeking through my closed eyes at what I was about to read next… a phenomenal thriller!

I was beyond shocked by the ending, I had to pick my jaw up off the ground! There were SO many twists and turns!

I’d highly recommend this book and a fantastic debut novel. I’m eagerly awaiting the next one!

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 stars!