This is an intriguing thriller with a premise that I haven’t read before
The writing style was a bit confusing and it was hard to know who was who
The storyline dragged a little in the middle

I must firstly apologise for the amount of time it has taken me to provide a review of this book, my health was rather bad for quite some time, something that had me in hospital on numerous occasions and simply didnt leave me with the time I once had to do what I love most.

Unfortunately that does mean I have missed the archive date for many of these books, so It would feel unjust throwing any review together without being able to pay attention to each novel properly.

However, I am now back to reading as before and look forward to sharing my honest reviews as always going forward. I thank you f0r the patience and understanding throughout x

"I Know What I Saw" by S K Sharp is an electrifying thriller that had me hooked from start to finish. With its intricate plot and complex characters, it keeps you guessing at every turn. Sharp's writing is suspenseful, and the twists in the story are mind-boggling. If you're a fan of page-turning mysteries that mess with your mind, this book is a must-read.

"I know what I saw" is brilliantly written and has a storyline that kept me interested from start to finish.

I can definitely understand how having a near perfect memory could be both a blessing and a curse. The concept of this story was unique and I am very appreciative of that.

Overall, a solid novel and I will definitely consider picking up books by Sharp in the future.

As always thank you to the publisher and netgalley for providing me a copy in exchange for an honest review

S K Sharp’s I Know What I Saw is a chilling thriller with a unique construct sure to make all the hairs at the back of your neck stand on end.

Nicola is a woman in possession of an unusual attribute: she remembers every single thing that’s happened in her life in minute detail. There isn’t a single event that’s taken place in Nicola’s life which she isn’t able to recall, but although she has never had any problems remembering things, it’s understanding what was really happening that seemed to be the problem for her. Just because somebody remembers everything does not mean that they’ve fully grasped the subtle nuances of what really took place and this is something which Nicola is very familiar with as something happened when she was a child a long time ago. Something so insidious had taken place in her community which Nicola has never really spoken about to anybody because even though she remembers what happened that night, she has always been too frightened to mention it to a single soul. But the time has come for her to face the music and try to use her unique ability to recall the past to help solve a crime and finally lay old ghosts to rest.

With the man she loves accused of committing this barbaric act, Nicola has no choice but to try and find out what really happened on that fateful day long ago when a body had been found in her community. By uncovering secrets of the past, Nicola is reopening old wounds from decades ago, but she must expose old sins and long-buried revelations if she wants to discover who is responsible for this heinous crime and save an innocent man from being wrongly convinced of a crime he did not commit.

Nicola has always played down the fact that she remembers everything, but when her memory is the only thing that can save a man who is not guilty of all the horrible things he is being accused of, she vows to do whatever it takes – even if it means bringing to light earth-shattering secrets that have been dead and buried for a very long time. Can Nicola unmask a killer? Can she save a man from being wrongly imprisoned? Or will her memory prove to be insufficient when it comes to defeating a dangerous killer who will do whatever it takes to ensure that Nicola doesn’t get to the truth?

A deftly plotted and skilfully crafted thriller where each page drips with menace, tension and foreboding, I Know What I Saw is a nail-biting page-turner that will chill you to the bone. S K Sharp certainly knows how to tell a spine-tingling story that will have you on a knife’s edge desperate to find out what happens next and in I Know What I Saw he has penned a gripping tale that is absolutely impossible to put down.

A tense and nerve-twisting read from a writer to watch out for, I Know What I Saw is a must-read for thriller fans everywhere.

I Know What I Saw by S.K. Sharp is an outstanding tale that explores the idea of memory and how it can be a powerful tool when utilized in the right way. Nicola, the protagonist, is a character that finds herself trying to navigate her perfect memory in a world where her memories become both a blessing and a curse. As a body is discovered that threatens to tear apart her community, Nicola is faced with the daunting task of using her perfect memory to discover the truth of what happened. Through her journey, readers are invited to think about the consequences of secrets and how far they can go. This story is both suspenseful and captivating and its characters will leave a lasting impression. Highly recommended!

Great plot to get yourself lost in. This book has everything. A real fast paced thriller. Will get your heart racing on more than one occasion. Very well written. Highly recommend this book

𝙄 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄 𝙨𝙖𝙬 𝙗𝙮 𝙎𝙆 𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙥

Firstly, I love a book where the chapters switch between past and present, as long as it’s done well- which this was! Even in one chapter we flicked so quickly between the present and Nichola’s old memories, which gave a really genuine feeling of being inside her mind.

I will say I found the middle a little slow, but all the piecing together after the halfway point picked the pace back up and I suspected literally EVERYONE but the person it turned out to be- completely did not see that ending coming.

I think the author wrote Nichola’s character well- I could really feel her frustration at never being able to forget or blank out memories and felt a lot of sympathy for her being so stuck in the past. I think the storyline was a really unique concept, so unlike most thrillers- I mean, once she’d convinced the police of her rare condition, what better alibi could you be!?

𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ (3/5)

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫 + 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐲 𝐞𝐀𝐑𝐂!

I know the truth by S K Sharp.
She remembers everything. She understands nothing.Only a handful of people in the world have a truly perfect memory. Nicola is one of them.
A really good read. Great story. 4*.

A good read and lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing. I'm new to the author but will look out for more from them.

“Only a handful of people in the world have a truly perfect memory. Nicola is one of them….A body has been found, a discovery that threatens to tear her community apart - and reopen old wounds from decades ago. Nicola was a child, but she remembers the night with perfect clarity…Now she must use her unique memory to solve the murder, or watch the man she loved be wrongly convicted of the crime.”
What a page turner this was. It’s a well written plot and storyline, and each character introduced in depth. Once I got into it, it was finished in a matter of days. The ending is tied up well, and not what I was expecting. Plot twists all the way to the end! There was the odd confusion when flipping between present day and the past, but probably down to my lack of full concentration. This is not your average crime drama novel, as a lot of them can have similar story lines, and it was great.
4.5/5 ⭐️

Nicola never forgets a moment. She can recall the past as if she were reliving it.

Can she use this to help her ex husband who is accused of killing his father 35 years ago?

This was a really enjoyable book. I liked how the timeline skipped between the present day and 1985 when Arty went missing.

The lives of the characters are slowly unravelled to give you insight as to how they were 35 years ago. Nicola’s relationships are unpicked between herself and Declan, her ex, her mother, her father and her best friend Kat and everyone in between.

I didn’t see the end coming, but looking back the clues were all there, so it was cleverly written.

Nicola’s gift of never forgetting - or hyperthymesia as it is scientifically known - is both a blessing and a curse as she cannot forget some of the moments in her life that she’s rather not remember; and the relationship she lost is so clear to her as if she’s reliving it every day.

Well worth a read if you enjoy domestic thrillers.

Thank you to @netgalley @penguinrandomhouse and the author SK Sharp for my advance copy.

This was a brilliant read and is being featured on my blog for my quick star reviews feature, which I have created on my blog so I can catch up with all the books I have read and therefore review.
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What a amazing read.

This was a very real but good read.

Thoroughly enjoyed from start to finish and could not get enough of.

This is a must read for anyone who enjoys a good book!!

Certainly recommended!

This is my first book by the author S K Sharp and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

This is such a gripping read and the plot is something that I have never read about before, I am sure other authors may get on this bandwagon of a character having an absolute perfect memory.,

We follow Nicola, the main character and I really liked her as a character in this book. The chapters are written from the past and present perspective and I always enjoy reading books like this as you can really find out how a character has been moulded to how they are in the present day.

Nicola's ex rings her and tells her that he has been accused of his own fathers murder. His body has been found as he disappeared many years ago. This is what the plot is based around and wow it is a really good thrilling journey and I am disappointed that I have finished this book.

Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher and S K Sharp for giving me an advanced copy of this book for my honest opinion.

I would rate this book 2.75 out 5 stars.

The premise of this book is fascinating. I was so interested to read a book about a main character with a 'perfect' memory. Unfortunately, this book didn't totally work for me.

I found the main character incredibly frustrating and annoying to read from - she was constantly jumping to all kinds of conclusions with absolutely no evidence to back up her ideas. The overall mystery itself was not shocking in the slightest.

I did enjoy the commentary on memory and how subjective our own memories are.

Overall, an interesting premise that didn't end up living up to its potential for me.

This was a great read and I enjoyed every minute of it. There is a lot of twists and turns and the reader is kept guessing. Recommended.
TB

Firstly, thank you to the publisher for sending me a copy of this book. It is, as always, very much appreciated.
This book was a real page turner and was exciting from beginning to end
The main character has a memory that remembers absolutely everything. Nicola is called upon to help in a police investigation into the murder of her ex father in law
I for one, wish I could remember everything as much as Nicola does!
The books is written in a dual timeline, which I am a huge fan of.
The ending did not surprise me in the way that other thrillers have, but I was equally satisfied
This book is highly recommended and perfect for fans of Caz Frear, Jane Casey and Sophie Hannah

Really really enjoyed this book. Author kept the story line interesting and flowing. Never lost interest and just kept the pages turning

Having a perfect memory sounds like a dream right? No revising for exams, no being gaslighted by an ex for misremembering, and never forgetting someone's birthday. But for Nicola, the protagonist of this story, her condition is more of a curse than a blessing.

A body is found relating to a crime from 1985, and Nicola's ex-husband is soon to be wrongly convicted of the crime. Armed with memories of the night in question, she aims to help them solve the case, but she never did discover the truth of what happened decades ago. This book is told in a dual narrative timeline, flipping from the 1980s to present day as Nicola sifts through her memories to ascertain the facts and a timeline to try and figure out what really happened, and she chats to family, friends and neighbours to fill in any gaps.

This was an intriguing and slow-burn of a read, especially as you learn Nicola is her ex's alibi but she's also kept secrets from the police. The narration itself follows her thought process, and whilst I wasn't gripped and hooked like with other thrillers, it was interesting to piece together the fragments uncovered along the way. The twists are a little underwhelming and can be guessed early on. There were also quite a few 'filler' chapters near the middle of the story where unnecessary background information about instances that don't really relate to the case are used which is why I've not rated this higher than 3/5 stars.


*Thanks to Netgalley and Cornerstone Digital for this review copy