This is a clever book which is a bonus for some and possibly not for others. I really enjoyed it. I can see how the continual references to psychological theories and experiments may lose some readers' attention with its academic language. That said it's the most fascinating part of the book for me.
I love finding a book that is unique. Anna O is most definitely that. The premise is fascinating and the exploration around the murders she allegedly committed is tense.
The ending is quite something!

I was really intrigued by the blurb for this book and although it's quite an interesting premise, I don't think it lives up to it. It is incredibly slow. It took a while to get going, to the point that the investigation didn't start till almost 25% of the way in. The first quarter was mostly scene setting and backstory and a lot of it didn't seem relevant. Later on, things started happening but at the same time, it didn't feel like the plot was progressing. I kept thinking that it was starting to pick up but the plot would meander off again and take ages to get anywhere. It doesn't help that the chapters are very short and a lot of them break where it's not needed. A lot of it is very repetitive. How many times does Ben need to say that Anna is a killer, that he doesn't trust her, and that he's #TeamAnna? I got it the first time! It got to the point where I was trying to get if finished as quickly as possible so that I could read something more engaging and enjoyable. The ending and revelation was not a surprise, I'd managed to work it out quite early on which made it particularly disappointing.

The characters are all a bit meh. I didn't particularly like or connect with any of them and somehow they were all a bit flat. It seemed as though they had one characteristic and that was hammered home constantly. See the above point about repetition. And what was with all the Harry Potter references?? I'm not sure it's a good thing to have in general these days, but certainly not in a thriller with brutal murders. It does not fit. I really can't work out what the point of that was supposed to be. Overall, I have to say it wasn't quite the intriguing and engrossing read I was hoping for.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a free copy to review.

I was keen to read Anna O after seeing some pre-publication info. The premise and cover looked intriguing. I was partially rewarded by a great first half, the introduction of the mysterious Anna and the sleep expert asked to help wake her in order for her to send trial. The unreliable narrations kept the story pacy however it sagged a little in the second half. Did Anna O wake up? Was she guilty? That's for you to find out...
(Copy received via netgalley in return for an honest review)

A special thanks to Harper Collins UK and NetGalley for providing me an advanced copy of this book to review.

As a mood reader, I have been searching for a thriller to sink my teeth into, and Anna O by Matthew Blake was exactly what I was looking for.

It was honestly such an intriguing read and I spent a lot of time formulating my own theories as I was going through. I had a gut feeling from the beginning about the ending and who done it, but the storytelling was so well done that I found myself doubting if I was right.

I can only describe the plot twists as *chefs kiss~* Very well timed and really threw a spanner in the works of my thinking.

Its the kind of book I could see being made into a TV Drama Series or even a film - I spent the whole time thinking Suranne Jones would be the perfect fit for a role if it ever happened.

The only thing I would say is the last few chapters of the book felt a little rushed - I think I was around the 85% mark of the book and it felt like the final scenes crescendoed very quickly.

Aside from that, I found it a flawless read and I would definitely recommend this novel to others.

Many thanks to the #NetGalley and #HarperCollins publishers for an #ARC of #AnnaO.
I had some struggles with this book. There were times I thought I had forgotten parts because there were discussions in the book that felt like we, the reader, should know what was happening.
Overall, the story was intriguing, and the ending shocked me more than I thought it would.

I was intrigued but this tale didn't flow and therefore whilst I did want to find out "whodunnit" I found the eventual denouement to be somewhat rushed and not quite as feasible as the prior story.

Not keen on the jumps in perspective and time either

The concept of this book intrigued me - an alleged killer who fell into a deep sleep straight after the killing or was she asleep during the murder and therefore wasn’t responsible for the event. However I found the pace of the book was too slow and it took me days to finish as I just wasn’t invested in the characters, particularly Ben Prince who was a weak, self aggrandising individual. The telling of the story from different characters’ perspectives did help move the plot along but it still felt like wading through treacle. I’m sure others will not be as critical as me, but I have been asked to give my honest unbiased opinion.

I really enjoyed reading this thriller which is about a forensic psychologist who is an expert in sleep related homicides trying to wake up Anna O who has been asleep for four years after allegedly killing two people while sleepwalking. The book also deals with the relationship between the psychologist and his ex wife and daughter, . We get to know Anna Ogilvy’s once highflying parents especially her mother whose life was turned upside down when her daughter was convicted. However, it is the two twists at the end of the book that I found really clever. I would love to discuss them in this review in particular the second twist but cannot do this as this would be a real spoiler. However, this is definitely a book for my book group. Thank you Netgalley for an advance copy in exchange for my review.

Immediately I was so enraptured by this book, the concept, the narrative and the characters were vivid and rich. I believe the storyline and had fully invested and formed ideas on what had happened. That was until about 3/4 of the way through when the storyline turned into something I wasn’t prepared for or believed in, i feel really strongly that this was the wrong ending and felt like it was diluted and weaker than the main body, it felt a little rushed to me. A disappointing and underwhelming end to what felt like it was going to be an explosive ending. Thank you for the ARC in exchange for a fair review

What a fantastic read - I didn’t see any of the twists coming - the book is assured and carries with it a hefty weight of brilliant storytelling

I liked the premise of this book and was intrigued as to how it would pan out. Sadly, I found it really difficult to get into and the writer's style of short sentences quite jarring. At times it read like a film or TV series and I wouldn't be surprised to see it appear on screen soon. Not sure if I'll be watching it though.
Thank you to netgalley and Harper Collins for an advance copy of this book
2.5 rounded up to 3 stars

A well paced, thrilling tale that's perfect for rainy days and quiet nights. I enjoyed every moment.

Special thanks to Harper Collins UK and Netgalley for providing me an advance copy of the ebook to review.

If you enjoyed ‘The Silent Patient’ you will enjoy this. It’s slow and dark and twisty. However I did find it a little bit too slow towards the last 100pages or so. Overall I did enjoy this, but it’s certainly not a quick thriller. More a dark psychological long-winded read.

Overall an intriguing and intense mystery that built as it wore on. The mystery of the Anna O case, with the added layer of another linked case alongside it made for a gripping story. The ending did feel a tad rushed, but I enjoyed this book

I absolutely loved this book, it gripped me from the start, you really feel for Anna. The doctors character is lovable and I most definitely did not see that twist coming. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who likes psychological thrillers. Five out of five

A twisty psychological thriller centering around the story of a woman who allegedly committed a double murder whilst sleepwalking, and the sleep psychologist who is trying to figure out whether she did it intentionally or not.

I found this hard to put down, and enjoyed the story unraveling through multiple viewpoints, and the twists at the end. I would read more from this author having enjoyed this book.

This was one secret-filled, thriller-bending ride of a story, and I loved it.

You follow Ben, a psychologist specialising in sleep-related issues, working for an exclusive clinic on Harley Street, London. Then into his clinic one day comes Anna O, a former 'It-Girl' who was found by the bodies of her two closest friends. And she has been asleep 4 years since that night, and the Justice System want her awake for trial. Ben sets off on a journey to try and wake Anna up, following the clues of her life, and trying to figure out what really happened the night she fell asleep.

I loved this book, I loved the twists and turns in the story as well as the eventual ending (which I did not see coming.) If you like a thriller, excellently written with a clever ending, then this is the book for you.

Wow. I put off reading this book because I didn't think I'd like it. I couldn't have been more mistaken! This is the story of a psychologist who specialises in sleep disorders and a suspected murderer who has been asleep for 4 years. I won't say any more about the storyline as it would take away the mystery of the book. I thought I have worked out who the villain was and it wasn't them or the next suspect. It was totally unexpected the way the story ended. The characters were well written and you could picture them. The writing was easy to read with just an odd word I had to look up. As this was an ARC copy some of the layout was a little odd but I enjoyed reading this book and wonder how the author can follow up this story. Thank you to the author, publishers and Netgalley for this advanced copy for an unbiased review.

this is a twisty, convoluted whodunit that aspires to be psychological thriller and reads like the book adaptation of a netflix movie. i stuck through to the end but did not manage to feel thrilled or even slightly afraid. either i’ve been desensitised by years of media consumption or the book takes itself way too seriously.

the main protagonist is a sleep psychologist who talks too much about freud for someone who claims to be better than that, and is obsessed with hitchcock’s films. we are repeatedly reminded of how handsome he is. too bad he is overall a pretty useless husband, father, and psychologist. he reminded me a lot of scottie from vertigo the film (maybe it’s foreshadowing).

I found the premise of the book to be extremely interesting. It's a perfect setting for a thriller and the name of the book itself gives it an aura of mystery.

I however took some time to get into the book and it was a slow burn for me. The book is told with multiple narratives and it takes a while to settle in. Once settled it is a good thriller with a twist packed ending.

Thank you NetGalley and HarperCollins for this e-arc in exchange of my unbiased review.