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A book within a book, I have to admit to getting totally confused by all the different characters so wasn’t really enjoying the story until half way through. It then became somewhat clearer and there were a couple of interesting twists and turns that took me by surprise. I romped through the remaining parts and found I’d really enjoyed the read after all although I’m still not quite sure if the innocent parties are that innocent!

Thank you to Netgalley the author and publishers for an e-arc in exchange for an honest review

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Loved this book from the start. As a women your sixth sense is general right but sometimes we overthink and read more into situations than we should. This book makes us realise what we think is not always right. Great storyline and a good twist at the end, I was wondering who planted the phone. Another great book. Congratulation on you 50th book. Didn't disappoint

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A great holiday read. Two stories being told next to each other with some great twists. It is easy to follow and the characters are fantastic

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I did enjoy the book but it wasn’t my favourite but you do get to read two books one that is made up of Marina’s past and then the real Marina who works as a publisher and is married with twins to Maxim she is asked to look at the book to see if she likes it enough to publish it but she wishes she hadn’t there are a lot of twists to the book and wondering what was going to happen.

Thank you to Netgalley and HarperCollins for an ARC

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Latest read care of Netgalley. Due out 3rd August. Susan Lewis I Know It's You.
The premise is a publisher receives chapters of a newly written book that echo her own past only she is being accused of a murder. Its a bit cat and mouse, leaves you guessing till the end- did she/didn't she?. I havent read any previous books but will look them out as I enjoyed this. 4/5 from me as it was a little repetitive but still an OK read.

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Great read, which is essentially a book within a book. When a publisher is sent the first chapter of a book by an unknown author via a friend she can’t help but notice that the story is eerily like her own life.

As more chapters arrive she becomes suspicious of friends and family and feels like she is unraveling like she did once before. Tracking down the author to see what they want and who they are becomes her sole focus.

Great plot and a fast paced narrative which could so easily be true. I enjoyed the book although it was different from the authors usual style. There are some graphic scary doll moments too, which are very descriptive.

Many thanks to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

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It is an interesting premise for a book, with reality and extracts from a novel intricately woven together to recount the harrowing events from years earlier. This wasn't my favourite Susan Lewis title, I felt it somewhat slow but still enjoyable for the most part.

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As a fan of Susan’s books I was delighted to get the chance to read and review her 50th novel.

Marina, a publisher, gets sent the initial
Chapters of a manuscript. Nothing unusual in that but she is specifically requested by the author who is not revealing their true identity. Marina knows this because the story being told…..is hers.

This book had me gripped. There was a lot going on in the timelines and with a large number of characters but it was another great read.

Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read and review.

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Oh what a tangled tale, my suspicions moved from character to character as I read the book. A fantastic read.

My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book.

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As a fan of Susan Lewis I was excited to read this book.
It did not disappoint me.
Its based around Marina and Shana who tell there stories side by side through the book.
great holiday read.

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I’m a huge fan of Susan Lewis books and was excited to read this one.

Marina a publisher is asked to read a book on behalf of a new author and as the story begins to unfold the plot holds a chilling resemblance to her past life which she will go to any length to forget.

Marina and Shana each have their own story to tell and the fact that they each see things differently makes the book interesting.

The two stories running parallel is a brilliant concept but I did struggle at times getting to grips with all the characters.

Overall I enjoyed the twists in the story and the ending was surprise to me. Maybe not one of my favourites by Susan but nevertheless one I’m glad to have read.

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Wow this book is amazing. I am a huge fan of Susan Lewis but this book had me up most of the night reading.

Marina is a senior publisher and her best friend, asks her to read a book on behalf of his new client with a view to publish. What Marina isn't prepared for us that the book strongly resembles her past, who is this mystery writer and what do they know.

As Marina's life feels like it's imploding, who is trying to destroy her job, her life and her marriage??

It is essentially a book within a book but who did what and will the truth be revealed??

If you love a bit of Murder, mystery and tangled webs that get you changing your mind and doubting characters this is the book for you

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As per usual this new book by Susan Lewis was fantastic. There was just so much going on that you wanted to keep reading the next page. Brilliant style of writing. Highly recommend.

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I found this book to be really disappointing. It felt badly written and the plot was not at all suspenseful. I ended up skimming the story as I was finding it so tedious. The ending was a let down. This was the first book I’ve read by this author and I have no desire to read another.

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I struggled with this book... the two storylines running parallel to one another didn’t work! I enjoyed the main story but had no interest in reading chapters from the book! Got to 50% and gave up! I have read Susan Lewis before and enjoyed those books.

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First of all I adore Susan Lewis books and never read the synopsis, as there hasn't been any of her works that I haven't loved and I like to be surprised by the storyline.

This one did not disappoint, I couldn't put it down desperate to discover what was going to happen next.

I would have given this more than 5 stars if I could.

Please do not make me wait too long for her next book!!

Thank you to Netgalley for a copy in exchange for an honest review.

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I've read several Susan Lewis books and always enjoy them so was delighted to receive a copy of her latest, I Know It's You.

The concept was unusual and intriguing because it featured a book within a book and involved the investigation of an old crime. It was a total page-turner with plenty of twists to keep readers guessing and interested. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and would give it five stars!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for a free advance copy of I Know It's You in exchange for an honest review.

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I have read books by Susan Lewis before and have always enjoyed how she manages to make the characters feels relatable and familiar to the reader.

This psychological thriller was more challenging to get stuck in to as there are a lot of characters in it - essentially it reads as a book within a book, with parallel characters in each. There were many twists and plot lines throughout meaning that I genuinely had no idea which direction any end twists would go in. Sadly a final twist itself wasn’t quite made to be as surprising or clever as it perhaps could have been. On the whole, this book promised so much in several ways but never quite lived up to its potential for me.

Many thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins Uk HarperFiction for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

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I initially struggled to get into this latest Susan Lewis book due to lots of characters and two parallel story lines but once I did I was glad I kept at it. Lots of turns and twists and a ending that leaves you thinking.
Thank you for this ARC to the autand publishers

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Susan Lewis is a great author & I really enjoyed this book.
Thanks for the opportunity to read & review it.

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