A fast-paced read that gripped me from start to finish. An interesting concept with the confession room with some twists I didn’t expect!

One of the few books that has kept me hooked in ages! I’ve read this in one sitting because I was so intrigued as to what was going to happen! I loved the theme of what is justice? And I really didn’t see the end coming!

This was a gripping read! An online confession room to to confess your darkest sins, who can judge?
A shocking ending. Read it! I would recommend this book. Thank you netgally for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I really enjoyed this. I liked this author's previous two books and look forward to reading more. A twisty novel which draws you in and keeps you on the edge of your seat.

The Confession Room is a story about a couple who create a room for people who have confessed to things on an online forum. Two people are kidnapped and forced to confess, and the person who is deemed the worst is then shot by the other person. Emi is dragged into this dark world, and finds herself a victim. However, things are not as they seem and tensions flare. The second half of this book I couldn't put down and that ending had me completely rocked. Thank you Netgalley for a copy of this book.

Lia Middleton does it again. This was an absolute page turner. From the first chapter I was hooked
It is such a scary thought that people have forewarned people about someone’s death and the race is on to find the victim and the murderer.
The authors writing is flawless and I thoroughly enjoyed the book

Just wow! Lia Middleton needs to stand up and take a bow because this is phenomenal. I have no clue how written words will do this justice. This is just brilliant.

Emilia is a great main protagonist. Ex police officer. She is dealing with the aftermath of the murder of her sister and blames herself internally. One of her favourite past times is to look at The Confession Room.

The Confession Room is an online forum where people can commit their sins. Only these aren’t “I got way too drunk and fell over” or “I accidentally told someone a secret I shouldn’t”. These are much worse- MURDER.

Middleton is an author at the very top of her game. Every book just gets better and better. You think she’s hit a peak and then BANG- here she comes with another gem. This is just brilliant to read. I have devoured this in just one sitting.

An eye for an eye, is certainly explored in this one. However, there are so many twists it becomes impossible to predict how things will end. That ending, has left me speechless. I absolutely need more.

Middleton transports you perfectly with this one. I have felt as though I have been watching the events play out in front of me. The characters are brilliant and the plot will send shivers down your spine at points.

I’ve read all of Lia’s books and I honestly couldn’t pick a favourite. This is an author who just keeps getting better and better. The Confession Room is a masterpiece and Middleton is a masterful storyteller.

I cannot wait to see what is coming next. I definitely need more. I have no hesitation in recommending this work of pure brilliance to everyone.

This is a book worthy of all the praise.

An interesting and unique plot line, which had me gripped from the very first page. The twists in this where absolutely unreal, and left me shocked. I could not put this book down!

I’ve only just discovered Lia Middleton but I’ve quickly become obsessed! The premise for this book was incredible and how I would love to be able to read people’s confessions!!
It was interesting, gripping, thrilling and binge worthy. A proper speedy read that I could get absorbed into and let the world go by. Highly recommend this one!

Step into the shadowy world of confessions, where secrets are unleashed and boundaries pushed to the edge. Emilia Haines, a former police officer turned private investigator, takes us on a heart-pounding journey through "The Confession Room," an online haven for the untold truths, where anonymity reigns supreme.

From the spine-tingling outset, Lia Middleton, the mastermind behind this riveting thriller, refuses to release her grip on your senses. It's a relentless rollercoaster that grabs hold of you from page one, making it impossible to tear your eyes away. Brace yourself for a bone-chilling, goosebump-inducing experience that will send shivers down your spine.

In the chilly embrace of November, a confession emerges that questions the very fabric of morality. Murder? Can anyone dare to confess to such a heinous act without consequences?

But the shocks don't stop there. Just when you think you've seen it all, Middleton cranks up the tension, sending it soaring into the stratosphere. Brace yourself for a whirlwind of twists that will leave you reeling. These surprises are like grenades of revelation, exploding right up to the very last page.

The brilliance of "The Confession Room" lies not only in its gripping narrative but in its thought-provoking premise. Middleton's writing is a symphony of suspense, pulling you deep into Emilia's psyche. You'll ride a rollercoaster of emotions, feeling the raw empathy for our protagonist. Amidst the chaos, Ciaran, her ex-lover, stands as a calming anchor, a beacon of serenity amidst the storm.

This isn't just a nail-biting thriller; it's a mirror reflecting society's obsession with voyeurism and justice. It forces you to ponder what we find entertaining in the digital age.

In sum, "The Confession Room" is an unputdownable masterpiece, a thriller that delves into the darkest corners of the human soul. If you relish the thrill of the unknown and are drawn to the shadows, this is a must-read that will haunt your thoughts long after you've turned the final page. Hold onto your seats; you're in for one fantastic ride!

Wondered just how this book would work but need not have bothered as this was actually a dabrastuc read, that grabbed me immediately, sacked me in and kept me enthralled all the way through.
One of the most enjoyable reads I have had in 2023.

Do you ever read a novel, enjoy the plot but really find the main character annoying and can’t stand how she does things?
This novel is that.

I was tempted to lower this novels rating however cannot fault that it did catch my attention with the plot. The writing style had me trying to read as much as possible whenever I had bits of time. And, it was at a consistent pace throughout. So for that it deserves a higher rating.

This novel had me thinking about WTF what happens if you write your worst rants ever, you know those kind of thoughts and actually post it on the internet?

Honestly I wouldn’t trust it. Yes the idea of this website called ‘The Confession Room’ is so you can confess your most mad thoughts/ scary things you may have done or worst things you have done but to actually post it? Doesn’t matter if you hide your IP address I would be afraid if someone could do exactly what they have done in this novel.

I understand the whole morals thing and needing an incentive to keep your victims shut but at the end of the day LEAVE PEOPLE TO DO THEIR OWN REVENGE OR WHATEVER! One couple should not decide to shove their thoughts and make people kill people in similar situations as theres’ had seemed.

The main character really annoyed me because she felt so much guilt and she knew the consequences. She was selfish and told people because it eased her conscious. Over what? At least 3 other peoples life’s and well-being’s + all of their families? She literally risked her own family + at least 3 other families and the consequences of that we find throughout the novel made me see I was right. The main character is a wanna-be good person who actually does the wrong things and I couldn’t stand her as she’s a bloody hypocrite.

Whenever Emilia was getting arrested / held for a while and such I was trying to understand the whole justice thing. I mean, if someone tells you I will kill you if you don’t kill this person your own selfishness will take over. But she didn’t have to go telling the police and risking everyone’s life over her own mind. She was too selfish as a character. And the twist at the end as she changes for the worst instead of develops as a character for the better.

I really enjoyed the plot and the questions of justice and what you think is right and wrong in particular situations a lot. I can’t wait to read more from this author at the same time!

A atmospheric, psychological thriller with a totally unexpected ending. This novel completely gets you in its grip as the story unfolds, so much so it kept me awake at night. I don't know if i can say I enjoyed it only because of the plot- scary and nerve shredding.

Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Wow-what a plot. A really good read, albeit a little predictable , but it still had me hooked all the way through. REcommended.

OMG. What a book.
I find it fascinating how authors, of any genre, manage to think up plots that are so original and unique. This is a perfect example of such a plot.
Prepare to be gripped. This one will stay with you when you are doing other things, and will linger long after finishing. I was consumed by this, and in the second half, I was giddy with how much I was enjoying it and the twists that came out.
I want friends to read this so I can discuss it.
Thoroughly enjoyable, and in my books of the year. This book deserves to be HUGE.

I love a good thriller and this one really hit the mark for me.

I was hooked from the first page by such an original and unique idea and flew through it in one sitting.

A must-read for any thriller fan.

This book really hooked me from the start. The premise of an online confession room held great appeal and the main character (flaws and all) had me hooked. However about half way through my attention began slipping for a while, only to be regained by three quarters of the way through and that ending was one to die for!.

A very good read with some shocking and surprising elements

Every day Emilia logs onto The Confession Room, an online forum where anonymous users share their secrets, when someone shares that they have committed murder. As more victims are named and bodies start to appear, Emilia's obsession begins to spiral.

I loved this book. I can't recommend it enough.

The plot made for such an addictive read. I finished reading it right before going to sleep and felt so wired afterwards that it was as if I'd had ten coffees! Everything that I had just read kept whirling through my mind, I couldn't stop thinking about it.

The plot is so so clever and actually incredibly dark. Every detail had been thought out to come together in this brilliant story. I found Emilia to be such a believable character because she came across as completely genuine. I could definitely understand how she would become obsessed with the forum.

The shocks and twists in this book made it such a great read that everyone will enjoy.

Thank you NetGalley and Penguin for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

Emilia was a police officer, but when her sister was brutally murdered she found she could no longer continue so she resigned. She feels guilty about Sophie's death, as Sophie had been trying to phone her during her attack, but Emilia had been busy & not answered. She has become a private investigator .This is not particularly satisfying so she spends a lot of time browsing the Internet. She comes upon a site called The Confession Room where people can unburden themselves of guilty secrets. When a confession appears about a murder & a double murder at that Emilia can't leave this alone, dragging in her ex- Ciaron who is an acting police officer.

This was a bit of a different slant on the whodunnit genre. It kept me interested although I did struggle a bit to engage with Emilia & I didn't like the ending. Thanks to Netgalley & the publisher for letting me read & review this book.

Somethings just cannot be kept to yourself can they? So you write them down and submit them anonymously to The Confession Room forum, and then you forget about it. Life goes on. Until someone confesses to a murder on The Confession Room and posts the proof in a video link. Ex cop and PI Emilia Haynes has posted on The Confession Room and spots the murderer's confession. Can she stop any further killings from happening?

The Confession Room is compulsive thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat. What would you do when locked in a room with another person and given sixty seconds to decide which of you lives? Could you live with the consequences? The book grabbed my attention right away and didn't let up until I had finished the last page. I was really invested in who was running The Confession Room and why. I really enjoyed the book until the end, which didn't sit comfortably with me, but I suppose that was the point and it was certainly thought provoking.

Thank you to the Author, Publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to review an advanced copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.