“You Can Trust Me” was my first book by Miranda Rijks, though I quickly realized she’s written quite a few others. And after finishing this one, I can confidently say I’m curious and excited to read more of her work.
At first, I wasn’t sure I’d enjoy it. The beginning felt slow-paced and a little hard to follow, and I struggled to get a clear picture of what was happening. But I’m so glad I stuck with it, because once the tension picked up, I was completely hooked!

This book is focused on Amelia–a yoga teacher–who is a victim of online scam and by chance, her colleague Paige came to her rescue. Then, Amelia’s daughter and Paige’s one became friends and it remained that the mothers became really close to each other. Everything seemed to be normal and peaceful, but it slowly became a disaster and way darker…

I honestly didn’t expect to enjoy this book as much as I did. The pacing might be slow in the beginning, but the second half is packed with twists and psychological tension that kept me flipping the pages. The novel really explores how dangerous it can be to trust someone blindly–and how those closest to us can also be the most threatening.

One thing that surprised me in a good way was the multiple POVs. Normally, I find it hard to stay engaged with multiple perspectives or even timelines, but in this case, I thought it worked really well. We get to see the story unfold through both the mothers’ and the daughters’ eyes, which adds a rich layer to the narrative. It helps us understand how manipulation and control can affect people of all ages, and how each character’s choices ripple through the others’ lives. One of the character (I think you know who if you’ve read it) was really unhinged and I really liked that for some reasons. Every chapter revealed something new, and the tension just kept building.

Overall, even though I wasn’t sure this book would be for me, I ended up really enjoying it. It’s a cleverly crafted psychological thriller with compelling characters and a strong theme about trust, control, and hidden motives.

Another fabulous thriller from Miranda Rijks!

Yoga teacher Amelia falls for an online scam, with her friend Paige coming through for her. Their daughters become fast friends and the two families grow closer together.

But all is not as it seems. Paige has an agenda......

I felt terrible for Amelia, and quite liked her as a character so it was sad to see her downfall. I think that made it even more of a good read as I was on her side throughout the book - I felt all the bad things happening to her quite personally.

Loved the different POV's including the teenage daughters and I thought the added drama of what was happening in their lives really added to the overall unease of the book. Lot's of drama, some suspense and a couple of twists - was Amelia a random target, or was there more to it?

Well written, great characters, thrilling storyline.

While some of my students might like this book, the soap opera quality was too over the top for me to suggest it for them. I prefer, more real people and situations and there is plenty of drama in that without all the melodrama.

Amelia is a yoga instructor, wife to Hudson, mother to Marnie, and as the book begins, so does the unraveling of her life. Paige is also a yoga instructor, partner to a man named Dean, mother to Taryn, and she hates Amelia. She’s also a kleptomaniac with a penchant for harming herself and others. This book has a few great storylines, but the main one is the battle between these two women, and who will end up triumphant.

Their teenage daughters go to school together, so the four starting hanging out at Amelia’s house. When Amelia gets scammed after buying a dress online, Paige is there to help her through it - she’s a real tech whiz! The dress situation is just the beginning of her life falling apart, as everything with her job, her marriage and her relationship with her daughter implodes around her, with Paige there ready to pick up the pieces.

The characters in this are all entertaining, and the book is written from the points of view of Amelia, Paige and Marnie - who has her own issues to deal with while the adults around her melt down. The story of the two women is great, but there are a lot of facets to this book: moments that were heartbreaking, moments that were thrilling and many moments that were deviously delicious. This was a fun one! 4.5 stars, rounded up.

(Thank you to Miranda Rijks for the ARC in exchange for my review.)

This intense, crazy thrill ride unleashed a whirlwind of emotions inside me, fueling my inner wrath and setting my blood on fire! I literally wanted to jump inside my Kindle and introduce my fist to Paige's face. That woman was certifiably insane! I felt so sorry for Amelia and Marnie for all that they endured. It's been a while since a book sparked that much emotion from me, especially a thriller, and Rijks did a banger of a job with this story. She even added a few little twists, which I didn't think possible since the villain was handed to us on a silver platter. I think this is my new favorite by this author. It was captivating and utterly unputdownable! I even read it while I was on the elliptical because I just couldn't stop. I loved it! A definite MUST read for thriller fans!

Thank you to Inkubator Books for granting me a digital ARC via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review!

WOW, what a great read. This storyline had me completely hooked throughout, I couldn’t put it down so had to read it in one session. I don’t think I would have slept if I had not known the ending!! The characters were so realistic, it was a very well written psychological thriller indeed. Always up for reading a book by this author, and once again it was a good one.

Thanks to Inkubator Books and NetGalley for allowing me an advanced copy to read in exchange for my open and honest review. As always, my reviews will also be posted on Amazon, Goodreads and Waterstones and interaction on Facebook and instagram where possible.

I can never say enough great things about Miranda Rijks books, this one had so much going on keeps your eyes peeled to the page waiting to see what comes next. Craziness galore, great great book..perfect Chara ters, perfect amount of craziness. Love it!

Thanks to the author, the publisher and Netgalley for an early release of this book.

Do you truly trust your friends?

So much deception. So much manipulation. So much damage. All wrapped into one.

The dynamics of a mother and daughter. Adult friendships. Teenagers.

Every little mistake we make.

Is it friendship? Is it fake with an ulterior motive?

A four star read.

If you like Frieda McFadden I think you'll enjoy this author. I'm running to find more of her books to read.

Thank you NetGalley & Inkubator Books for this opportunity.

This author always spins a good tale and this book is a real page turner. The pace is fast and does not let up, with many twists and red herrings to keep you guessing and surprised when the truth comes out. It touches on many interesting aspects of modern life, including sexploitation, drink spiking and online scams. The characters are all pretty awful but unfortunately quite realistic and their behaviour is only too credible. I enjoy the way the author adjusts dialogue to suit the age of the character as this adds to the sense of engagement in the plot.

"You Can Trust Me" by Miranda Rijks is a gripping psychological thriller that masterfully weaves together suspense, twists, and complex characters. The story likely follows a protagonist navigating a web of secrets and lies, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. Rijks' writing style is engaging and thought-provoking, exploring themes of trust, loyalty, and deception. With its unpredictable plot and relatable characters, this book is perfect for fans of psychological thrillers. If you're looking for a story that'll keep you guessing until the very end, "You Can Trust Me" is definitely worth checking out.

I had much higher expectations for this book. One woman screens entitled incompetence, the other screams jealous whiny entitlement. It’s like listening to middle school girls just getting their hormones argue over who has the better hair. Other reviewers noted this book to be 5 star, I wanted to DNF around 22%. I held onto 48% and the book just seemingly got more annoying with time. I have no idea why one character is doing the negative things to the other than the fact that she is rich??? The plot is just all over the place. I’ve decided not to review this publicly on social media channels.

This book captured me, and drew my attention very quickly. I would recommend this book to anyone that wants a fast paced book that keeps you on your toes. I finished the book in two days and enjoyed it very much .

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Wow this was a drama filled, twisty book that had me flying through each page. The manipulation and deceit made for a super juicy thriller that had me wondering what betrayal could possibly come next. Definitely an easy and enjoyable read.

Miranda Rjks has done it again!

When Amelia falls victim for an online scam, her friend Paige comes to the rescue. When their daughters, Marnie and Taryn become best friends, the two families grow even closer. Unfortunately for Amelia, Paige has a hidden agenda. What is she after exactly, and why?

Told from the POVs of Amelia, Paige, and Marnie, this is a book you won't want to put down.

The characters are excellent and the pacing is wild. I physically gasped out loud at some moments!!

An absolute 5-star page-turner!

“You Can Trust Me” by Miranda Rijks is a chilling psychological thriller that explores the terrifying consequences of misplaced trust. When Amelia falls for an online scam, her seemingly perfect friend Paige steps in to help—but Paige has a hidden agenda. The tension builds with each chapter as the reader is forced to watch this twisted game of manipulation unfold. Rijks masterfully paints a portrait of betrayal and paranoia, keeping you on edge until the final, bitter confrontation. If you love dark, suspense-driven thrillers where nothing is as it seems, this is a must-read.

They were the best of friends. And the worst of enemies. When yoga teacher Amelia falls victim to an online scam, her colleague Paige really comes through for her. And with their daughters Marnie and Taryn becoming best friends, the two families grow even closer. But all is not as it seems. Paige has an agenda! Fantastic read! I absolutely devoured this book in one sitting! What a chilling thriller! The mind games in this book were absolutely shocking and brilliant! It had great suspense, mystery, murder, gaslighting, and some wild characters! The story was very interesting! I highly recommend reading this book! Thank you NetGalley and Inkubator books for sharing this book with me! Can’t wait for more!

You Can Trust Me is a binge-worthy domestic thriller that balances suspense, shifting perspectives, and a killer twist. If you enjoy novels where trust unravels layer by layer—with a twist you won’t see coming—it’s a strong pick. Just be ready for characters who occasionally stumble into cliché and a finale that races to the finish.

4.25 ⭐️

A deliciously deceptive, tense and multi-layered domestic psychological thriller. You Can Trust Me was an emotionally charged fast paced story that I just added Miranda Rijks to my favorite author list. This was the second psychological thriller I’ve read by Rijks and I loved it as much as The Visitors. Having read a couple of her books, I can say that I love how her books are tightly plotted, fast paced, and psychologically driven.

You Can Trust Me centered on Amelia, a yoga teacher, who fell victim to an online scam and her colleague Paige came to her rescue. Along with their daughters, Marnie and Taryn, they became best friends and the two families grew very close. But all was not what it seemed and the relationships quickly became a battle of deception.

Rijks domestic relatable characters and setting makes the narrative accessible and conversational. Her prose is clean and very direct allowing tension and psychological elements to be at the forefront. There were also perfectly placed twists and red herrings that were logical and tied back to the characters actions and motives.

At the heart of the novel lied the question: Who can you really trust? Rijks used this core question to incorporate a variety of themes. Trust and betrayal as well as psychological manipulation were at the forefront. More specifically, Rijks honed in on the dangers of emotionally invasive relationships, the illusion of the perfect life, and the vulnerability of trusting the wrong people through every character.

Rijks told this story from multiple perspectives. This point of view style provided direct access to the characters’ internal thoughts while creating natural chapter cliffhangers and heightened the emotional intensity while it fueled the reader’s curiosity. Altogether, the multiple point of views built the suspense, deepened the psychological tension, and maintained a fast pace from start to finish.

In both of the books I’ve read by Rijks to date, The Visitors and You Can Trust Me, Rijks wrote smart, fast-paced psychological thrillers with strong domestic backdrops, relatable characters, and a focus on emotional manipulation and trust. I highly recommend reading You Can Trust Me if you are looking for a psychological thriller about friendship gone wrong, toxic relationships, and secrets lurking beneath the surface.

Thanks to Net Galley and Inkubator Books for an advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

Outstanding, another great book and one of her best yet, it had everything and the storyline kept me engrossed from start to finish AAA

Book Review 📚
Title: You Can Trust Me
Author: Miranda Rijks

Best friends or something far more dangerous? Amelia and Paige start off as friendly coworkers, brought even closer when their daughters form a tight bond. But behind Paige’s warm exterior lies a hidden agenda that slowly unravels. This book was a wild, twisty ride from start to finish. I never saw the ending coming. A truly chilling psychological thriller that kept me on edge until the very last page! I’m looking forward to reading more books by Miranda

Thank you NetGalley, Inkubator Books and Miranda Rijks for the eARC!

Publication Date: July 20 2025
Rating: ✨✨✨✨

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