DNF 65%
I got more than halfway and all I got was:
- Zero thrill
- Snail-like pacing
- Repetition of driveway lights going on and off
- Billy is missing (yes, we get it)
- No mystery whatsoever
- Supernatural elements that Goosebumps executed better than this story did

Probably the most disappointing Riley Sager book I've read to date

I found this to be quite a slow burn read as it went round and round in circles as you tried to work out who took Billy. The baseballs gave me the creeps!

It wasn't my favourite book by this author, but it was definitely worth a read. I'm looking forward to reading more from Sager.

I really liked the premise of this book, however in comparison to Sager's previous book, the ending of this one fell flat for me. There was such an opportunity for it to be some one completely unexpected and it was just...not and after the reveal, I didn't know why I didn't see it before but I was disappointed that this decision was made. 30 years of conflict, regret for saying what was said and how the situation was handled, for someone to just hide the truth of disaster. I still love Sagers writing but this felt ghostwritten.

wellll.. this was a hard miss for me!!!
i was excited to read this but there was nothing much to read. the book was way too repetitive. the same thing kept happening throughout the book. and the reveal was way too predictable. spooky parts were interesting but that is all.

thanks to publisher and netgalley for copy!

I quite enjoyed the plot but it was a little to slow paced for me so I los5 interest. Appreciate the chance to review.

Riley Sager is a must read for anyone who wants an unsettling thrill. Haunting and slick, this novel is as gripping as the others.

I really struggled with the pacing of this book. Half way through I still felt like we weren’t really getting anywhere. The flashbacks helped add more context to the story but there was a lot I felt wasn’t needed and there were opportunities to move the plot along that weren’t taken.

I liked the mix of characters and the differences between them. But again there were a lot of different points of view flashbacks which made it feel very slow.

One night whilst camping in the back garden, Billy goes missing. His friend Ethan was also in the tent but left unharmed. 30 years later Ethan returns to his childhood home to explore what happened that night to not only Billy but himself too. I enjoyed the premise of the book and the various potential culprits of who could have taken Billy. I anticipated part of the ending but I was blindsided by another part. I think some of the thought processes of the main character Ethan were a little naive and seemed to only serve the prolonging of the story rather than adding any real value (I think he had everyone on the road on his suspect list) which did become tiresome to read. The ending felt very convoluted and unnecessarily "chocolate box" esque for my tastes. I enjoyed the parts with the Hawthorn Institute and I actually wished there was more that they could have explored about this aspect. Overall it was an interesting premise but I didn't feel it had enough in it to really grip me

Thank you NetGalley, Riley Sager and the published for an ARC copy of this book.

Still cannot believe I got a copy before release. There were a few squeals when the email came through I must say. I’ve loved Riley Sager’s books since I started with The Last Time I Lied. Autobuy every single time for me and The Middle of The Night does not disappoint in the slightest.

No spoilers and you can read the plot for an overview but it’s an intricate web of spooky hidden truths, each character has their own trauma and potential motive and I was just hooked from the start, fully absorbed in the story. I love the blend of thriller, mystery with a dash of the occult and supernatural. Riley Sager smashes it every time!!

Returning home to the palce where his best freind was taken brings up some painful memories. When strange things start to happen, all sorts of ghosts and memories from the past are dredged up and not everything, and everyone are what they seem in this delightfully scary tale that reaches a fantastic finale!

Another masterclass from Riley Sager, no one does a creepy thriller better and another book that kept me awake long after I'd finished it!!

This was a gripping read, I thought the characters were intriguing and I'm going to keep an eye out for more from this author.

This was a gripping read, I thought the characters were intriguing and I'm going to keep an eye out for more from this author.

Middle of the Night is a really well paced thriller. Curious and interesting it's incredibly engaging and full of suspense. That said, the ending didn't quite hit the spot for me, it didn't do justice to the build up.
3 stars.

Riley Sager's new thriller, Middle of the Night, is a real page-turner. As a big fan of Sager, I always look forward to his books, and this one did not disappoint.

Sager does a great job of building suspense from the very beginning. The story is fast-paced and keeps you hooked. The mix of mystery and a bit of the paranormal adds an eerie atmosphere to the book.

Middle of the Night is a testament to Riley Sager's talent for crafting suspenseful and engaging thrillers. The book combines a gripping plot, atmospheric writing, and memorable characters to create an unforgettable reading experience. Whether you're a longtime fan of Sager or new to his work, this novel is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. Highly recommended for anyone who loves a good mystery with a touch of the paranormal.

Dnf read 25% but found it too slow and got bored. Not saying it's not well written just not for me. Found the initial idea interesting but as pictured it found the drama of such an event lacking and the working through of occurances after too slow and felt it could have had another point of interest, I am commenting on what I read 25% of novel.

I absolutely love all the Riley Sager books I've read so far so i was super excited to see this and instantly knew i had to request it!

This was a super sad but very tense and intriguing book. I love the dual timelines and the multiple POV's. It really helped to bring everything together.

I would of like to see a little bit more of Billy's POV, his character felt the most underdeveloped.
It was very twisty and I didn't see the multiple plot twists coming at the end, I had no idea who had done it!

Thank you to the NetGalley, Riley Sager and Hodder & Stoughton for this ARC.

Thank you netgalley for the arc.
I enjoyed reading this book although it's not my favourite of Riley Sager's. This was definitely a slower start that really worked its way up to a fantastic ending. There was plenty of suspense and some really good twists. It's a great recommendation for anyone who wants a good thriller.

Middle of The Night has a steadfast 4+ stars on Goodreads. I give it a 3.5, rounding it up to a 4 b/c it is Riley Sager. This isn’t my favorite of the authors books, maybe my least liked, actually. Most are pretty close to 5 stars but I couldn’t get immersed in this one til about 70%. At that point all heck breaks loose & the book can’t be put down. Many, many awesome twists. Stick with it, it’s worth it!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I actually squealed when I got accepted for this ARC through NetGalley.
I'm a big fan of Sager's books and when I realised this had a paranormal aspect to the story like most of his others, I was even more excited!

When I say that I was genuinely terrified while reading this, I'm not exaggerating. Throughout the second half of this story, as more and more secrets unfold, I found myself jumping at the smallest noises in the house and triple checking my doors and windows. It was so unsettling and genuinely scary.

The last 100 pages was a rollercoaster where I was gasping, crying and gripping my kindle in suspense.

It was a shocking and mysterious thriller that was creepy and atmospheric and despite it being a dark and tragic story, there's an element of sentiment and wholesomeness that makes this unique novel highly memorable.

I can imagine this being a big hit!

Thank you NetGalley for the e-arc. All thoughts opinions are my own.

Firstly, huge thanks to Netgalley for the ARC of this book! I adore Sager so getting this was incredibly exciting for me. Reading this was a COMPLETE emotional rollercoaster.

Ethan is absolutely riddled with guilt from the night his best friend went missing from right under his nose in the middle of the night. He has no memory of their tent being slashed and Ethan vanishing, just the recurring dream of waking up to find him gone. I felt for him throughout the book, he blames himself for what happened which brings him back to his childhood home, on the anniversary of what happened.

The book switches in both POV and timeline (which some have stated they did not like about the book, but I liked it) so you can get an understanding of how everyone in the cul-de-sac feels as the events of the book unfold. Also, getting Billy’s insight of the night was a gut-wrenching read and it got me choked up. I felt the same with Ethan, the poor guy!

Hemlock Grove gives the impression of being one of those safe towns, where nothing could ever happen to ‘them’. Until it does, and suddenly everyone is a suspect. It makes for a good read, I have to say. Just as you find yourself trusting or even liking a character, something is unveiled about them and even until the end of the book you can’t know who to trust.

Overall i loved this book. It made me smile, but mostly it made me cry. (in a good way). It comes out June 18th, and I would highly recommend picking it up!