I recently received an Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) of Uninvited, the latest thriller/suspense novel by Emily Shiner that is officially being released on 8/20/2025. I received this ARC in e-book format in exchange for an honest review.

Summary:
Aimee and Dale, recently engaged, take a trip to Miami to try and fix their broken relationship. Aimee caught Dale cheating on her, and unbeknownst to Dale, Aimee got a good look at the other woman and knows she’s one of his CrossFit buddies, named Hannah. Aimee is merely coming on this trip to give her friends time to move her stuff out of their shared apartment…she has no plans to fix anything. She wants Dale out of her life.

When they arrive in Miami, who should they run into? Why Hannah…and her boyfriend, Mitch, who is also one of Dale’s CrossFit buddies. Turns out, they’re staying at the same hotel, Hannah says…wouldn’t it be fun if they all hung out together for the weekend? What ensues is a story that will leave only three of the four people alive by the end.

My Thoughts:
This is my second book by Shiner, and this woman knows how to write twist after twist! This book flips between past and present, and is told in the first person from Aimee and Hannah’s POVs. Through their stories, we learn exactly why Hannah is harboring a grudge against Aimee, and it isn’t for the reason I thought.

Just like in the first book I read by Shiner, there wasn’t a character at all that I was rooting for…they ALL had something to hide and I had no idea how things would end. The twists and turns kept me guessing throughout, and the very last part had my jaw dropping with a big OMG! What???

This was a quick and easy read, and if you enjoy thriller/suspense novels, I think you’d enjoy this one. I give this 4 out of 5 stars. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #bookreview

Emily Shiner did it again! Uninvited is hands down a 5-star read. From the very first pages, I was completely hooked. Emily Shiner has a real talent for grabbing your attention early and not letting go, and this book is a perfect example of that.

There are so many twists and turns throughout the story, and just when you think you’ve figured it out, Emily Shiner throws in another surprise. It kept me guessing in the best way possible, and I loved how the plot unfolded with just the right balance of tension and pacing without going over the top.

If you're a fan of twisty thrillers that keep you on your toes until the very end, this one is definitely worth the read. Emily Shiner continues to prove she’s one of the best in the genre.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️5/5

Emily Shiner has once again stunned with this absolutely spine chilling domestic suspense. Uninvited is devious and twisty, packed with secrets and lies, and full of jaw-dropping manipulation.

Aimee and her fiancé Dale are off to a fancy resort in Florida for the weekend to try and mend their relationship. Dale cheated on her, but she agrees to this little weekend getaway anyway. Armed with a plan of her own, she is stunned when the other woman, Hannah, shows up at the same resort with her "boyfriend" Mitch in tow. Now the game has been upped a few notches. Aimee still plans to carry out her plan of revenge, but unbeknownst to her, Hannah also has a very devious plan she's been working on for years. She knows Aimee's deep, dark secret and will stop at NOTHING to carry out HER plan of revenge.
When the gloves come off, who will be the victor? And will they all make it out of this alive?

Hooked from page one, I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. This thriller has it all. Lies, secrets, deceit, and manipulation are intricately woven throughout with an ending that will blow you away. I highly recommend this book. If Emily Shiner is writing it, I'll definitely be reading it.

Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the advanced copy

3.75/5⭐️

This was a quick domestic thriller/mystery. Unfortunately it didn’t hit the spot to get 4 stars.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Thank you for the ARC!
This book was super good and had my attention from the very beginning . I loved reading from the different point of views and seeing their side . I definitely did not see that twist and ending coming .

Name :- Uninvited
Author :- Emily Shiner
Genre :- Psychological Thriller
In Uninvited, Emily Shiner serves up a sun-drenched psychological thriller soaked in betrayal, obsession, and revenge. What begins as an extravagant getaway quickly turns into a pressure cooker of old grudges and hidden agendas. Aimee thought she could forgive Dale’s infidelity—at least enough to enjoy their luxury vacation. But everything spirals when Dale’s former mistress, Hannah, shows up at the same exclusive resort… with her new boyfriend. Coincidence? Aimee doesn’t think so—and neither does the reader. As tensions simmer beneath designer sunglasses and polite smiles, it becomes clear that Hannah has her own dangerous game to play—and Aimee isn't as innocent as she pretends. With both women holding secrets and both unwilling to lose, someone’s not making it out of Florida alive.
Likes and Dislikes:-
Likes:-
1 Cat-and-mouse dynamics: Aimee and Hannah’s psychological warfare keeps the pages turning.
2 Tight pacing: The story wastes no time—every chapter adds new layers of tension.
Dislikes :-
1 A few twists were easy to spot early on.
2 The men (especially Dale) feel underdeveloped compared to the sharply drawn female leads.
Overall, Uninvited is a slick, fast-paced thriller that proves paradise can be anything but peaceful.
My Rating 4/5.

An unpredictable, high stakes, revenge driven psychological thriller! This was the first book I’ve read by Emily Shiner. I greatly appreciated her fast paced, twisted, character driven writing style. She closely mirrors author, Frieda McFadden, because the narrative is accessible and engaging.

“Uninvited” centered on Aimee and her fiancé, Dale. They escaped to a luxurious beachside resort in Florida, hoping to mend their relationship after Dale’s affair with Hannah. But their romantic getaway turned into a nightmare when Hannah and her boyfriend, Mitch, unexpectedly arrived at the same resort. Hannah harbored a long-standing grudge against Aimee. Hannah had a revenge plot years in the making. As lies and manipulation cascade, alliances shifted unpredictably and the tension sharpened toward a shocking culmination.

The story alternated between Aimee’s and Hannah’s viewpoints as well as the then and now timelines, giving insight into their thoughts and secrets, and the backstory. This back-and-forth helped reveal how each experienced the same events differently, adding layers to the story. It also kept the suspense high by making me unsure whom to trust and what each character’s true intentions were.

The narrative dealt with themes like betrayal and revenge. It showed how past grudges could lead to dangerous situations. It also focused on deception and manipulation. The characters used their secrets and lies to gain control or cause harm. Trust was a big issue in the story. It made me question how well anyone really knew the people around them. The book blurred the lines between who was right and wrong and explored the complicated effects of trauma and emotional struggles on relationships. All these themes worked together to create a tense and emotionally charged story full of suspense.

What stood out to me most was the gripping, high-stakes tension paired with deeply flawed, complex characters. Their unpredictable actions and hidden motives added real depth to the story, making it both emotionally engaging and suspenseful. This powerful combination kept me hooked from beginning to end. If you’re a fan of psychological thrillers packed with unpredictable characters, intense drama, and shocking twists, “Uninvited” will satisfy you.

Thank you Net Galley and Bookouture for a complimentary advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

Wow! Emily Shiner hits another one out of the park. An amazing cast of characters kept me flipping pages long past my bedtime. So many secrets and lies it was impossible to know who to trust!! I always enjoy Shiner’s books and this one is no exception. Big 5 stars from me.
Thank you NetGalley, Emily Shiner and Bookouture for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Twisty, suspenseful, jaw dropping, and page turner. Emily has done it again! A small vacation to rekindle a romance, when two uninvited guests that the boyfriend knows shows up, what can go wrong? Murder, deceit, and secrets is everything you need in a novel

Fantastic book! Emily is such an amazing author, and I love everything she writes. This book gripped me from the very beginning, and I couldn't put it down! It was filled with plenty of amazing twists, and the ending was great! I highly recommend this book and author!

Another gripping thriller from Emily Shiner. Full of tension and suspense. I just loved it from the beginning! Highly recommended.

Uninvited was a fantastically fun read!

I loved to hate everyone in this novel. Aimee's thoughts are hilarious, the moment she described finding her fiancé's lover "spread out on the table like a buffet" I knew she was going to be a great main character.

The epilogue was haunting...!!

A 5-star read. Recommended!

Another gripping thriller from Emily Shiner. Full of tension and suspense, it keeps you turning the pages until the shocking ending. Great!

In this intricately constructed psychological thriller, the promise of a romantic weekend retreat with a fiancé swiftly devolves into a harrowing and suspense-laden ordeal. What begins as a seemingly intimate getaway is swiftly disrupted by the unexpected arrival of additional guests—each bringing with them a fresh layer of ambiguity, manipulation, and veiled threat. The result is a tightly plotted narrative rife with duplicity and escalating tension.

The author exhibits exceptional command of the genre, employing misdirection and narrative sleight-of-hand to keep readers in a near-constant state of uncertainty. From the outset, it becomes evident that no character can be taken at face value. Trust is an unstable currency, and the boundaries between victim, perpetrator, and opportunist remain in flux throughout.

The novel is a study in shifting allegiances and the corrosive nature of self-interest. Characters present carefully curated personas, all while orchestrating their own clandestine objectives. Alliances are formed out of convenience rather than loyalty—and as quickly as they are established, they fracture under the weight of hidden motives and personal gain.

A particularly compelling aspect of the narrative is its game-like structure. At times, the dynamics evoke a strategic contest in which one believes they hold the upper hand, only to discover they have been outplayed by a more astute adversary. The psychological maneuvering is relentless, and the consequences often brutal. This sensation of perpetual uncertainty—of being led into one trap after another—imbues the novel with a relentless pace and a palpable sense of dread.

For readers drawn to thrillers set against the backdrop of idyllic locations turned sinister, this novel offers a gripping, character-driven experience. The cast is deeply flawed, their secrets corrosive, and their interactions increasingly volatile.

Ultimately, this is a work that exemplifies the power of psychological suspense—deftly written, structurally ambitious, and unflinchingly dark. The author, already an established force within the genre, reaffirms her place among contemporary thriller luminaries with a novel that demands to be read in a single, breathless sitting.

This is the first time reading
this author and I have really
enjoyed this book. I liked the
different pov's and the twist was
surprising but what got me off
guard was definitely the twist at
the end. It definitely was a jaw
dropping ending. I will definitely
be looking forward to reading
more from this author.

Absolutely Amazing! I did not want to put this book down. I tried to figure out the twists and i was completely wrong. Very well written and would recommend to any thriller lover. Kept me on my toes, and made me want more! I would love a second book now! *Hint Hint*. Short chapters made it easier to follow along with!

Aimee is on a summer getaway with her fiancé, his mistress and her boyfriend. This was a unique story full of awkward moments. Things got so weird and I loved every minute of it.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC

When I say I couldn't put this book down, I literally mean I could NOT put it down. I found myself thinking about it when I wasn't reading and would pick up my phone and open my Kindle app just to get a few more pages read. It was SO GOOD!

Yet again, this author delivers a thrilling edge of your seat read. The ending completely blew my mind and I can not get enough. Highly recommend.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. After an affair, Aimee and Dale take a vacation only to end up vacationing with the girl he cheated with and her boyfriend. What starts out as a domestic drama situation, quickly evolves into a high stakes thriller as old secrets are brought to the surface. I couldn’t believe the twists in the scandal in this book. I was gasping at every chapter as a new secret or twist was uncovered. The plot was really good and easy to follow, and it’s really hard to put this book down! I couldn’t wait to see how everything exploded as I read.