The way I squealed when I saw Court Stevens had an adult novel coming out! A long fan of Stevens, I was thrilled to be able to read an early copy of Tell Me Something Good. And it didn't disappoint! I love this book, and I can't wait until it is released so I can add it to my shelves!

I loved this book. I grew attached to many of the characters and loved seeing them develop throughout the story. The setting was very authentic to the southern landscape and felt nostalgic and dreamy. This book has everything: Mystery, romance, and a twist you don’t see coming! A very satisfying read. I’ll be looking forward to more novels like this from Court Stevens.

Love this book! Very excited to see an adult debut from this author. If you're a fan of Stevens' combo of edge-of-your-seat thriller vibes with authentic, messy, *human* characters, Tell Me Something Good will not disappoint! And the texture of the woodsy Kentucky backdrop is *chef's kiss* This would make for a great book club read. Highly recommend!

Court Stevens is an amazing author. I absolutely loved Last Girl Breathing, so when I saw she had a new book out, I knew I had to read it! And it did not disappoint. Read this ebook along with listening to the audiobook.

Court Stevens' latest novel is a serious and heartfelt pivot towards the adult genre. You'll find Stevens' classic character depth and relationships represented here with heaping serving of 20-year-old murder that's gone long-unsolved, as an undercurrent to present events. I found myself trying to solve the mysteries, both past and present, as I read, making me an active participant in this journey. Characters worth following, a town with a history worth telling, and an annual hunting event folks won't soon forget are the threads that hold this novel together, keeping readers on their toes. Check it out for yourself!

This audiobook was an unexpectedly emotional experience. The narration was excellent and really brought the characters to life. The story is heartfelt, with themes of identity, forgiveness, and finding strength in unexpected places. It’s the kind of story that quietly sticks with you.
Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced listening copy and the chance to review it.

Absolutely. Love. When one of my auto-buy authors released a debut in a new category, I was already sold. This adult mystery/suspense reads like a Frederik Backman with multiple layers, rich texture, and a strong sense of place. This author is always masterful at a small town setting, and this book holds up to expectations for sure! Deep southern relationships and story, massive stakes, and characters you'll hold onto for the long haul. Did I mention there are animals? Superlove & 10/10 recommend!

a gritty and real book. it was filled with all the atmosphere you want from a book. it feels dark somehow yet almost like a prose. there is a truth,love,and honesty breathing through the pages. the story is about those we love. those we tell secrets to. those we hurt or are hurt by. and what happens when secrets need to be buried but secrets dont then stay that way. who ends up in the line of fire when we cant let go but know we might need to. and what happens we do let go and we know we maybe shouldnt do.
this is a small town grit of a book. where people are keeping darkness from coming out but some of them are part of the darkness themselves. along time ago murders of woman happened. it was assumed or allowed to assume that there was a culprit.
but years later one woman starts to unravel her own life. and is determined to find what comes next at the lodge which seems to loom over this community. like a power all of its own or the powers of the people within those walls.
the chapters reveal just enough but not too much. they are short and sharp and concise. but they never let up.
there are bold characters who. many who we dont always root for. many who we actively dislike. but some we root for with a quiet need for them to come through or be ok.
but this is a great book. top recommend from me.
you want to read this to make sure you know what happened and whats to come of those you have indeed invested your emotions in along the way.

I inhaled this amazing book over the last two days, mostly as an audiobook read by Marin Ireland, one of my absolute favorite narrators. Court Stevens' adult debut is Southern literary fiction at its best, with generous helpings of family secrets, murder, and deep truths about the power of love. Court's writing has been compared to Flannery O'Connor, and Tell Me Something Good also reminded me of last summer's favorite The God of the Woods, with its multiple viewpoints and slow-burn unraveling of multiple mysteries.

In Tell Me Something Good, Anna Ryder finds out her mom needs expensive cancer treatment on the same day she loses her job at the local high school. Even though her mom has always told her to stay away from the Lodges, the shady hunting resort near Paducah, Kentucky, she knows that a job there is the best chance she has at saving her mom's life. Years ago, nine women were killed at the Lodges, and Anna quickly discovers that crime is still rampant at the resort. Stevens does a masterful job setting up the stage and introducing us to a large cast of characters, and then the family secrets are revealed in rapid-fire succession to keep you turning pages long into the night. Highly recommended! Thanks so much to Netgalley, Harper Muse, and author Court Stevens for the librarian preview copies!

An excellent, emotional story that gives you Fredrik Backman vibes. I read and listened to the book. The narrator brought me to tears several times.

I was hooked from the beginning!
It was amazing and engaging.
I was instantly sucked in by the atmosphere and writing style.
The characters were all very well developed .
The writing is exceptional and I was hooked after the first sentence.

"We don't always live to see the ripples we make, but we must make them all the same." - - I'm pretty sure this is my new favorite quote.

This book simply reached in and plucked all my heartstrings. I don't exactly know why I connected with it so intensely but I did. I would describe it as a multi-genre novel - - a little mystery/thriller, with some romance and family drama blended in.

This story focuses on Anna. She grew up in a small town in Kentucky that she always wanted to leave. But life changed and she found herself tied there. Her mother became sick and Anna is the only family there is. When she loses her job teaching at the local high school, Anna is forced to ask for a job from her ex-fiance and things only get more chaotic after that.

The town that Anna lives in has a history - - years ago, there was a brutal murder of nine women and it's still unsolved. It hangs over the town like the elephant in the room that no one wants to mention and many seem to have forgotten about. But there are many that can't forget about it. They were there and can't erase the images from their minds. Either way, things in this sleepy little town are about to get heated.

AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: I also listened to the audiobook and the narration was absolutely wonderful. It enabled me to completely immerse myself in the story. I simply loved it. 5 stars

Thank you to NetGalley for early copies of both the audiobook and ebook.