Once again, Miranda Rijks has adapted herself as a queen of addictive thriller. From the moment I picked this one up, I struggled to put it down.

I loved the dual narrative of the wife and lover. I loved the mystery around Samuel's disappearance. I loved the suspense around water and loved knowing this would be important to the narrative, without knowing how.

I gobbled up this one quickly because I really had to know the outcome. The author threw up a lot of questions about Eva's friends, family and mental health which added to the drama and suspense of the story.

However, I felt the identity of the mystery lover was revealed a little early. Having said that, this does help build up to a different kind of climax which I loved.

The twists and turns that this novel took were great! I always love a dual POV, and this was no exception with the take of the wife and the lover. I did not see the ending coming, which I love! Thank you to NetGalley and Inkubator for the chance to read and review this!

Every Breath You Take drew me in immediately. It was an adrenaline packed, fast paced read.

I loved Eva, she was determined and charismatic, a great main character.
The storyline was compelling and unique, with twists I genuinely didn't see coming.

The only downside was that the story turned a bit outlandish nearer the end. The reasons the villains had for their actions, they didn't really make sense to me.
Other than that, it was a tense but enjoyable quick read.

3.5 stars from me.

Thanks to Netgalley, Inkubator Books and Miranda Rijks for the chance to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Every Breath You Take by Miranda Rijks follows the story of Eva and her children as she navigates her husband going missing after a night out with friends. When he doesn't come home she is surprised to receive a text telling her that he has met someone else. Although Eva is devastated about losing her husband she begins to suspect everyone, including her friends of being the new person. Eventually she gets a list of demands - a bucket list - from someone who kidnapped her husband. With all of this going on, the people in Eva's life begin to think she has lost her mind because she is doing things that she wouldn't otherwise do, thanks to this bucket list.

Once again, Rijks does not disappoint with this fast-paced narrative full of twists and turns. By the time I got to the end, I would have never guessed who the kidnapper really was. If you're looking for a suspenseful and gripping psychological thriller then you definitely want to pick this one up!

Thanks to NetGalley and Inkubator Books for the opportunity to read and review this advance review copy.

This is not the first of Miranda's books I have read and it most definitely will not be the last. I adored this one so much and found myself not wanting to put it down.

Imagine this: When Eva's devoted husband does not return from a night out, red flags and worry fills her brain. She turns to his best friend to clarify his whereabouts, and when he states he took a cab home, she realises something isn't adding up. A week or so later, she receives a text from her missing beau stating that he has ran off with someone he has been having an affair with. The puzzle pieces still aren't connecting for Eva, so she investigates.

This book packed a punch. I felt so many feelings delving into Eva's messy scenario and even more stress and shock when the big twist was revealed. It had me in the biggest state of WTF!

Every breath you take was my first book by the author. Honestly this book had potential, which I personally feel is wasted. The language is just plain, dull and simple that it makes reading a quite painful experience. The conversations between characters are poor and wouldn't make sense or feel realistic. Like if you are angry with your best friend, won't you be telling them to their face or atleast there will be that repressed anger conveyed. But here the characters behave like they are acquaintances or strangers. That's not how family or friends behave.

The main protagonist is the most annoying character. All the characters are one dimensional, the poor writing doesn't give any depth to the drama that unfolds. The plot is intriguing which kept me going otherwise I would have left the book in the starting few pages itself. But the plot too had so many loopholes that it made it impossible not to roll my eyes at the absurdity of the situation.

The reveal was good but then the incidents that happened previously in the book made no sense, they shouldn't have happened or they are just written to make the reveal shocking. It lost the charm. I don't want to give away any spoilers, the end reveal was good too but again same thing. I don't write bad reviews unless and until books are really poor, this book really was bad.

If mystery thriller is the genre you like there are better written books out there. This book just did not work for me.

Thank you Netgally and inkubator books for the ARC in exchange of an honest review.

This was a fast read. The main character Eva fonds herself in a precarious situation when her husband goes missing. Soon Eva receives a cryptic snap chat showing Samuel in danger. With a list of demands from a kidnapper, Eva sets out to save her husband and protect her family.

There was a decent amount of suspense in this book and the story moved quickly. I thought character development could have been a bit better. I didn't feel invested in some of the main characters and felt like I needed more in that department. I also found this story to be somewhat far fetched and predictable. Still worth a read and it's a quick read. Thank you @netgalley and @inkubatorbooks for a copy of this book. All my opinions are my own.

Thanks netgalley and publisher for a chance to read this book before it was released for free for my honest opinion.

Immediately no, this book wasn’t for me. It took me a long time to get into and I contemplated dnfing it but pushed through and I didn’t suspect that ending. I don’t mind the topic(without giving anything away) but it was so out of left field and unnecessary.

Every Breath You Take by Miranda Rijks was an excellent gripping psychological thriller, that was full of brilliant twists and turns throughout that just kept you gripped from the beginning till the very end. I ended up being stuck to my chair all day (with breaks of course) reading this book on my kindle. I loved it.

I highly recommend it and all of Miranda's book. They are all worth it. Excellent author!

Big Thank you to Netgaalley and Inkubator. books for my advanced copy to read.

I was hooked! I loved that there's a twist early on and from there on in the pace doesn't let up. Its well written and well plotted out with the situation constantly changing. The tension is built throughout and I couldnt read it fast enough tbh. Is it the most believable or logical? Not really.... but.... its a fiction and I still got completely captivated. Not my favourite book by the author but it was still a really decent read

Fan favorite Miranda Rijks is back with another mind bending thriller, Every Breath You Take.

Yikes, bikes

Even the title gives me the chills.

Ive always been a sucker for a domestic thriller and I know what you are going to say, if you read one, you've read them all but I pinky promise that is not the case when it comes to Rijks books!

One word to describe this book.... Captivating.

But also, thrilling, exciting, jawdropping and suspenseful.

Check out this teaser:

Has her husband really left her? Or is someone playing a deadly game?

When Eva’s husband Samuel doesn’t come home from a boys’ night out, she thinks he’s sleeping off his hangover at a friend’s house. So she waits. And waits...

Eventually, he sends her a text – he’s met someone else and needs a few days to get his head together. Eva is devastated. How could he do this? How could he do it to their children? She’d thought her marriage was rock solid.

She tries to go on with her life as best she can. But then things take a truly bizarre turn…

She receives a terrifying photo of Samuel with a knife to his neck, and a demand: do everything on my bucket list or he will die.

As Eva completes the increasingly crazy demands on the kidnapper’s bucket list, every aspect of her life begins to unravel: her children are struggling, she’s not paying attention at work, and her friends and family fear for her mental health. All the while, the threats are mounting. Samuel will die. Unless…

Can Eva save her husband and children or will she lose everything that’s dear to her?

Wow! What a great story I was totally locked in to this super fast and couldn't put it down. I will say this story is like nothing else I have ever read, when I first started it I was oh okay psychological thriller. But thenI got further in it and I was like no really this is a psychological thriller and it has my head spinning. When I tell you that you will not see the ending coming I promise you that you will not and that just shows what a great writer Miranda is. This is the first book I have read but I will definitely be reading any others she has.

Unfortunately, having loved Miranda Rijks’ other novels, this one was a miss for me. There was a good amount of build up and suspense, but the payoff was weak, and there didn’t feel as though there was enough nuance to the characters. The twists weren’t surprising, and the “don’t believe this crazy woman, are you sure you don’t need therapy darling” trope was a little tiring for me. I’d go with the Godchild or the Homemaker before this one - those were excellent! Thanks to Netgalley for an early copy in exchange for an honest review.

"Every Breath You Take" by Miranda Rijks is a gripping psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. The story follows the character of Dr. Samantha Willerby, a psychologist who is pulled into a twisted and dangerous game of cat and mouse with a mysterious stalker who seems to know everything about her.

Rijks does an excellent job of building tension and suspense throughout the novel, keeping the reader guessing as to the stalker's identity and motives. The plot is full of unexpected twists and turns, and the pacing is fast-paced, making it difficult to put the book down.

The character development is also well done, with Dr. Willerby being a complex and flawed protagonist who is easy to root for. The supporting characters are also well-rounded and add depth to the story.

Overall, "Every Breath You Take" is a thrilling and engaging read that will appeal to fans of the psychological thriller genre. Rijks' writing is sharp and compelling, and the plot is both original and captivating. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a gripping and suspenseful read.

Oh my goodness, what an amazing book! That twist wow I did not see that coming at all I was so shocked!!

This was an unexpected delight ! I loved the pace and loved the premise ! Cleverly weaved together to lure you in and keep you hooked ! Was a fast read ! Brilliant .

📱E-Book Review📱

Every Breath You Take
Miranda Rijks

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I'd love to say that I was initially drawn to this book by the brilliantly striking front cover - I can totally tell that I'm going to love this book just from that!
However, apart from the cover, I think that Miranda is just an auto-buy/read for me now, having read a fair few of their books already and loved them all!

This book really draws us straight in as Samuel fails to come home after a boys night out - after waiting for him to return, Eva gets a message to say he's met someone else.
As she's trying to come to terms with this shock, Eva is sent another message stating that Samuel will die - unless she can complete a list of totally bizarre tasks.

Once again, this was a super fast-paced read and I raced from start to finish.
The writing style builds up the tension and as crazy as this situation seems, we're really drawn into it and I really felt for Eva, who was trying to cope with it all alone.

Although I felt bad for Eva, she did come across as quite unlikable at times, but I think that this is intended to emphasise the intense pressure that she was under - I know I'd be going crazy if it had been me!?

The storyline was packed with twists and turns and it was great to follow this through the different pov's - Eva's and the kidnapper's - which created a great sinister atmosphere.

Another brilliant read and as always, I'm eagerly awaiting what's coming next.....

Twisty, fast-paced thriller with an original plot. I'm not a huge fan of stories about gaslighting b because they make me anxious, but this author creates plots where you have to find out what is going on! Eva has a happy life with her husband Samuel and her two children Riley and Alfie. She also has a great circle of friends and a job running a family charity. One night her husband goes out for a drink with a friend and never comes home. The action is off and running pretty quickly in this book as Eva receives strange texts followed by a picture of her husband with blood on his face. She is informed her husband has been kidnapped and she will need to complete a ''bucket list' of items in order to get him back.

Eva's friends, older brother and mother think she is having a nervous breakdown as she does odd things like cut off all her hair and go on a dating app. I felt a lot of frustration that Eva didn't confide in her friends, hire a private detective or find ways to document what was happening to her. Part of the novel ties in to an old fear of Eva's from when she was a child, but it wasn't tied in enough to make a difference in the story. I didn't guess the main twist and it didn't make sense to me based on what we knew about Eva's life before the kidnapping. I think this one was a fast read with some exciting parts but the plot didn't always make sense. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this ARC for review.

Rijks one of my favorite writers. Well I didn't enjoy the writing and the characters I found it was an easy predictable story. I definitely would recommend it to other people but unfortunately it's my least favorite of hers. I would give it 3.5 out if 5

Buckle up for this thrilling ride! When Eva’s husband does not come home she fears the worst.

The story is told in dual POV from The Wife and The Lover but we don’t know who The Lover is. This is a quick read full of twists and I can’t really say more without spoilers. You need to read this book if you love psychological thrillers!