Ali is excited to be hosting a reunion with her college friends. Everything must be perfect. But what happens when the alcohol becomes too much and a crime happens within a circle of friendship? Read What You Did to find out. Secrets are dug up and a crime that happened 25 years earlier, may have a new victim.

I thought this book was well written. I gave it 4 stars as I felt there were some parts of the book that were a bit slow. Otherwise this book kept me captivated and I found it to be a great thriller. You never really know how the book will end until it does!

Did not finish- too many characters, very slow. Did not get past the first 20 percent of the book. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free copy in exchange for review. I may try to reread again but not for a while.

Overall this is a good read. There was plenty of action and a lot of suspense. I thought though that it was a bit slow in places and predictable. I also did not particularly like any of the characters.

Thank you to Netgalley for my copy.

This book begins with a reunion after 25 years between old uni friends - two couples and two singles. It started well, and I quickly connected with Ali, the main character. The book was told from different charcters perspectives at times, and whilst I didn't dislike this I am not sure it added to the book. The ending I think was obvious rather than a twist, given there weren't many suspects and I think that was the only thing that let it down but still a reccommended read.

Thank you Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read What You Did by Claire McGowan. This book is filled with suspense from start to finish. A rape takes place at the Morris house after a group of college friends reunite after 25 long years. After Mike Morris is accused from his wife's best friend and secret lover, Karen, the Morris family's “perfect” life flips upside down. Ali Morris’s perfect bubble she lived in her whole life, slowly begins to unravel as she learns about the lies she’s been told and the secrets kept from her. Ali does what any good wife and mother would do; try to protect her husband and children. I was not expecting the ending and could not put the book down! Highly recommend!

This book kept me intrigued throughout. There were so many threads woven together but as a reader I just wasn't sure how they all fit into the overall picture.

After Karen claims that Ali's husband Mike has raped her, we get various perspectives from their old university friends, who were there that night, and even the children. It is clear that each person knows a little bit of the puzzle but we are left guessing what. I liked that at one point I had guessed the ending but there were so many parts to the story that I had also guessed multiple other options!

An east yet engrossing read in the mystery/suspense genre.

This is my first book by Claire McGowan so wasn’t sure what to expect. Although I enjoyed the story with some twists and turns to keep you reading it started off well but then got a bit slow going in places. The genre for it is psychological thriller but I don’t think it is really, it’s more of a suspenseful read. The end was also a bit surprising. All in all a good steady read.

A college reunion a n assault a rape .Accusations are made disbelieved a book of twists and turns a book that keeps you guessing.A true page turner from a terrific author. #netgalley#amazonbooksuk

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I liked this story and thought the whole 'where would your loyalty lie ' question a great plot for a book.
My only main issues were that I didn't really like any of the characters and the book was quite transparent . I knew from around a quarter of the way in what the ending would be. An ok read.

Thanks Netgalley and the publisher. This wasn't a bad book but for me a bit slow paced. It had some twists and suspense but not big enough for me. It's about a husband and wife who have a reunion dinner party that everyone there seems to over indulge in alcohol and things just go downhill from there. It comes down to who is telling the truth!? Ali's husband or best friend Karen?

Hmm I’m torn on this one. On one hand the premise sounded intriguing but on the other, it did not deliver. At times it was well written but other parts I just skipped past. Not for me sadly.

Excellent book with a clear cut depiction of characters. The storyline is fluid and constant, and my concentration never waived. Highly recommended.

I thought this one sounded fairly interesting, but after reading reviews from other readers I've decided to sit this one out. Too many books, too little time!

At the start of this book and even up to around the half way point I loved it and was so glad as my last few books have been quite poor but then it just fell apart.
The six main characters were the most unlikely lot and the plot melted into rubbish. To make matters worse the author introduced other useless people in what I suppose was a method of trying to give more depth but from the unlikely sets of parents to the silly detective they all added nothing.
The crime set in the situation it was set in could have made for a great story but unfortunately it lost all logic along the way.

Excellent read - highly recommend:

Ali and Mike host a reunion with 4 other ex Oxford University friends and one of the party, Karen, her best friend, staggers into the house in the early hours of the morning claiming that Mike had raped her. Karen, who works with abused women and is a firm believer that if a woman reports rape that she likely has been raped struggles with the idea that her husband has raped her best friend.

This book also switches between the present and 1996 when the group were at University and an unsolved crime took place at a graduation party where each of the 6 friends seemingly alibi the whereabouts of each other.

I really enjoyed the book and was surprised by the ending. I did fine Ali a little naïve throughout the book but I would highly recommend this book.

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Having read the Paula Maguire series, I was looking forward to the new book by Claire McGowan.

When your best friend accuses your husband of rape, what would you do? That’s the dilemma Ali is facing, who should she believe? When she discovers that for the last 25 years her life has been based on lies, she wonders who is telling the truth. Will Ali finally open her eyes to see what everyone else does?

A good storyline full of secrets with plenty of twists and turns and a shocking conclusion.

I've had a pretty cruddy run of books lately...and, unfortunately, after reading this, it is very clear my luck hasn't changed.

What You Did covers the lives of 6 college grads coming together for a 25 year weekend reunion. Also in my early 40s, stories like this appeal to me a great deal. These characters are my peers, so to speak. Unfortunately, all six (and their children) were intensely unlikable assholes. Worse, our main protagonist, Ali, might very well be the most ignorant main character ever written--she definitely fulfilled her quota of stupid thoughts, stupid choices, and stupid actions. A stronger female lead would have likely made a huge difference in how I felt about this story.

But hey, with friends like Mike, Bill, Jodi, Karen, and Callum...who needs enemies?

I'd also like to mention, despite being billed as a psychological thriller--IT IS NOT. I'd classify it more as a domestic drama/suspense. A very easy one to figure out, I might add. I knew all that would happen within a few chapters. And seriously, I have to mention this because WTF!? What is up with that book cover? What is it even supposed to be? If I had written this book, I'd be peeved if I was saddled with that terrible cover.

Bottom line...while the writing is decent, the characters ruin this novel. If you're looking for an easy, quick, unoriginal read, I guess you could give this one a chance. Otherwise, I'd skip it.

**Many thanks to the publisher for my advanced reader's copy.

I actually read this book as an Amazon Prime First reads and found it to be more of a women’s experience novel than a psychological thriller. Seems readers either love it or hate it. I thought it was okay but wouldn’t recommend it for those looking for a thriller. For free, it was a good read.

Incredible, well written, and a novel I just couldn't put down. It's been awhile since I've found a book that grabs you and doesn't let go, and this one is it. Utterly engrossing and fabulous, with an unusual, original plot. Great characters. Ten stars to this author? Don't miss this one, a great read!!

Your best friend is raped. She say's it was your husband. Who do you believe?

I was pleasantly surprised by 'What you did' - it's my first McGowan novel, but definitely won't be my last. There are several twists and turns along the way, some of them guessable, some of them definitely coming as strong and well-written surprises.

I wasn't sure at first about the inclusion of the 1993 storyline. It felt a bit like flogging a dead horse - yes, lies have been told before, we get it. But it evolved into becoming an integral element of the novel, and it did end up adding a lot to the readers experience.

I also really enjoyed the final twist - it wasn't one I saw coming, and it left me really surprised, but it also wasn't one of those twists that is thrown in without any fore through just to shock the reader - there was a lead up to it so it was a believable but not predictable twist. The rest of the ending was also strong, with everything being wrapped up in a satisfying but not cliche way.

Definitely a 5 star read for me.