Carys Green has a hit on her hands with this book. It's absolutely brilliant. I discussed loads of it with my family and friends! One Mind is certainly a place I would steer well clear of! Absolutely brilliant.

Always on my Mind is a story of fiction that I hope never becomes reality.
Anna and Elijah are a married couple who met at university so have known each other a long time. Elijah is a tech buff who thrives on the latest invention and must have it in their home. While Anna is a simple woman and not interested in the gadgets installed in their house. On their wedding anniversary he surprises her with a brand new gift by a company called Unity. It involves the implantation of chips into both of them that will enable both of them to know what the other is thinking. Anna has reservations from the start but feels pressured by her husband so reluctantly agrees.
As both are harbouring secrets it’s now difficult to keep them hidden which leads to their relationship becoming toxic.
I can’t imagine how intrusive this would be let alone how annoying to have almost constant conversation in your head.
My thanks to Net Galley and Random House UK Vintage Books for the ARC.

The ability to read minds is something we all think about and would love, however would we really? If it meant we could hear our partner's every thought and, more importantly, that they can hear ours.

This is what Anna and Elijah sign up for in this twisty thriller. Great concept which is brilliantly explored.

I managed to get an ARC of this, and I'm so glad I did as it sounded amazing.

I wasn't disappointed.

Having read the blurb, my first thought was how bad an idea this kind of technology was. My other half doesn't need to know just how many obscenities I think about him in the average day, and I certainly don't need to know how many he thinks about me! 😂

This is a very well-written thriller with a couple of very decent twists. The characters are well thought out, and the twists I didn't see coming at all.

Elijah is the tech-obsessed doting husband who just wants them to be as close as possible. Anna is the wife, still feeling guilty that she can't give Elijah the one thing he wants more than anything, so she agrees to have the OneMind chip with him.

But is everything quite as it seems?

I loved this so much - one of the most original thrillers I've read in a long time.

I really enjoyed this book. When I saw the blurb, I knew I couldn’t resist. I’ve always wanted to be able to read other peoples minds so the concept really appealed to me. The author didn’t disappoint and I found this a gripping read. It was twisty an turnand I raced through it. I love the speculative angle and found the whole thing fascinating. I would definitely recommend this book. It is pacy with a really good concept.

When I read the premise of this I knew it would be right up my street. Imagine being able to hear your partners every thought, and they yours. Would this bring you closer together? For their anniversary Elijah gifts Anna the unity experience. Each of them will receive a chip implanted behind their ear that allows them to hear each other’s thoughts in an effort to bring them closer together and closer to unity. Anna’s not convinced. Eli’s love of technology means he’s excited, Anna can’t shake her nerves, there are things she need to keep secret. Things that would destroy their marriage… but how can she back out without looking guilty…

I devoured this in pretty much one sitting. I can’t imagine how the idea of this could appeal to anyone and it was great to see the turns that this led to. Thanks to netgalley for the arc. Publishing next year.

Imagine being able to hear everything your partner thinks, and vice versa! That’s the reality for Anna and Elijah after they join OneMind, a groundbreaking company that’s developed a chip implanted behind the ear. This chip allows them to share their innermost thoughts with each other, creating an entirely new level of connection.

At first, the concept seems intriguing, almost thrilling—until the consequences begin to sink in. What if there are things you’d rather keep private?

This book presents a fresh and intriguing concept, packed with twists, secrets, and emotional drama. It’s the kind of story that could easily be adapted into a compelling TV series. I thoroughly enjoyed it!

Would you want your partner to hear your thoughts? Able to turn in and out whenever they want? And would you want them to hear yours? How about seeing your memories? This is what this book is about, and it really got me conflicted.

What if you hear nice things, or bad things… where do you draw the line?

The concept is really interesting and not something I’ve seen before, but the more I read the book the more I erred on the side of thinking this is a controlling and manipulative situation, and I often found myself feeling uncomfortable when reading.

I really did not like Elijah’s character, and he absolutely infuriated me to the point I could have thrown my kindle across the room. His then character did not associate with his new character and I found him to be quite a troubling soul.

Anna, on the other hand I liked her, and as the story unraveled I actually felt quite sorry for her, and wished she would get the hell out of there. But love is blind so they say.

The flow of the book was really good, and I found myself wanting to keep reading to get to the bottom of the mysteries and surprises. The last 10 chapters of this book had my heart in my mouth, and loved the turn of events! Even much so that the last few chapters took this from a 3 to a 4 star read for me!

One thing I didn’t like with the current draft is the random reviews and information pieces on unity. The reviews need to be in a different font, or state “review” before they are inserted into the main body of the text, as they confused me as I thought it was part of the normal story. Additionally the info pieces add nothing to the story to my opinion and could be removed to shorten the book.

Overall a fun read, and I would recommend if you want your patience tested, heart palpitations and reeling thoughts afterwards.

This book is absolutely wild!

The premise is not only fantastic but also intriguingly complex, weaving together elements of thriller, drama, and a hint of futuristic sci-fi that kept me on the edge of my seat. It's fascinating to think about how such a concept could manifest in reality, and I can almost envision the particular types of individuals who might execute something like this in the real world.

Anna is a perplexing character to me. She harbors a deep, desperate secret that she is hell-bent on keeping. However, as the narrative unfolds, it becomes clear that her controlling husband begins to wear her down. Ultimately, she succumbs to his pressure and allows him unrestricted access to her mind, which is something I truly struggle to comprehend. The psychological dynamics at play are deeply unsettling; her husband presents himself as a loving partner, yet he constantly gaslights her, manipulating her at every turn and dictating her every movement. Given this oppressive situation, it baffles me that she willingly permits him entry into her thoughts even though she detests the extent of his control already on her through tech and apps.

I can’t imagine anyone actually wanting full access to my thoughts—honestly, I often find myself wishing I could escape from my own mind! 🤣 And I certainly wouldn't want to inflict it on my husband!

Throughout the book, certain elements stretch the limits of believability, but despite that, I found it to be a thoroughly captivating read. I was completely engrossed in the storyline, even though both Anna and Eli emerged as unlikable characters. It’s hard to find redeeming qualities in either of them. Furthermore, I didn’t connect with Helen and Gavin either. It seemed that all four of them were entangled in a web of mutual betrayal, and I couldn't fathom why they continued to maintain contact after their university days. The only character I truly resonated with was Mandie. She stood out as a genuine friend, consistently looking out for Anna’s best interests. I genuinely wish Anna had heeded Mandie's advice more often.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the unique premise and compelling storyline. While a few elements tested my suspension of disbelief, I can certainly see how this type of technology could be misused in various ways. I'm eager to explore more works by this author in the future.

I'd like to extend my gratitude to the author, the publishers, and Netgalley for providing the ARC of this book. This review reflects my honest opinion.

Always on my mind an outstanding futuristic thriller by Carys Green kept me on the edge of my seat.

Would you allow your loved one to hear your every thought in order to achieve the ultimate bonding experience? Elijah surprises Anna for their tenth wedding anniversary to an implant each behind their ears from a futuristic company known as OneMind. Now Elijah will not have to keep wondering where Anna is 24/7 he will have peace of mind but at what cost?

Elijah was born into money so he has everything he ever wants except for a baby but unfortunately Anna keeps on miscarrying so is very compliant to his every wish as she feels guilty in not giving Elijah a baby so goes along with their implant.

Everything runs smoothly until Anna develops side effects when she thinks she is experiencing dreams but instead they are memories which are not her own but Elijah's.

Anna has a string of nursery rhymes which she thinks will help block out her secret memories that she does not want revealing to Elijah.

Elijah is always on her mind 24/7 and there is no mute button on her implant but Elijah has not been totally honest with Anna as his implant has a mute button.

Will these implants make or break their ten year marriage all will be revealed in this roller coaster of excitement and intrigue as their story unfolds

Would you want to hear your partners every thought? Would you agree to having a chip implanted in you for this very reason???

Anna did.

This book is a mindf*ck of a plot involving technology to hear each others thoughts. Anna is so easy to relate to as a character and I loved following her journey.
I could not put this book down! Highly recommend!

Imagine having access to your spouses thoughts and then imagine them having acces to yours!!!!

Anna and Elijah are able to have this 'gift' after signing up with OneMind,The company have invented a chip that is implanted behind your ear and it's this chip that allows them to hear each others thoughts.

At first I thought oh wow... just imagine but then hmmmm I'm not so sure.

This is a unique plot and a good read. I loved it. There are secrets and drama and it's one of those books that would make a good TV show.

I really wasn’t sure about the plot of this book as I’m not usually keen on speculative fiction but after reading a John Marrs recently and loving it I thought I’d give it a go, and I’m so glad I did.

First of all, having experienced loss and failure in a similar way to the main character I felt the author described her feelings and her “guilt” about the situation perfectly, for me I understood her driving emotions and therefore I was invested in the story.

The overall plot unravels at a great pace with lots of twists to keep you engaged as your waiting for the secrets to emerge. I didn’t overthink the future of the technology or look for mistakes in the idea of unity. I just totally enveloped the journey of Anna and Eli.


I really thoroughly enjoyed this book and it kept me reading into the early hours to finish and it was a great ending!

A very well deserved 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and only the third I’ve given on NetGalley a very nice surprise!!

Thank you Cary’s Green

Thank you NetGalley for letting me review this quirky book

First of all do you want to know each others thoughts? My husband - well this would be a tad boring but for him to know my thoughts no way. This is where the story is interesting

Anna who has a secret and Elijah wants them to take the stpe to ultimate intamacy -wow thriller meets sci fi

Really great read - quirky odd but I enjoyed this and well written

Anna and Elijah met at University and are now approaching their 10th wedding anniversary. As an anniversary gift Eli tells Anna that he has signed them up with OneMind, a tech company who have invented a chip that is implanted behind one's ear and which enables the recipients to hear each other's thoughts. Anna isn't keen but thinks that tech mad Eli will soon get bored as he seems to do with other gadgets he's bought, so she agrees to the procedure. Eli says it will bring them closer together but does he have another reason for wanting to hear Anna's thoughts? Personally I could think of nothing worse than hearing my husband's thoughts or anyone else's for that matter! Although it was rather slow at the start and somewhat repetitive, I was intrigued enough to keep reading. Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity of reading this ARC.

A sadistic psychological thriller involving 5 university friends. During their first year three of the boys go to Kavos for a summer break but only two return. As heavy drinkers it is not hard to believe that Oscar accidentlly met with his death.

Fast forward and the couples Anna /Elijah and Helen /Gavin marry but their friendships are not as tight as before. The reasons are revealed much later.
The plot opens with Anna and Elijah’s 10th wedding anniversary. During dinner he presents her with the ultimate gift of being able to hear one another's every thought on the premise that it will solidify them. It becomes apparent very early that Eli is controlling, following Anna’s every move and demanding to know where she is at all times so despite her reservations, she reluctantly agrees in the hope he will tire of it soon and have the chip removed.
As well as hearing Eli’s thoughts Anna also has access to his memories just as he has access to hers and that's when things take a dangerous and drastic turn as both couples are hiding pasts that they do not want revealed.

A good read with many twists and turns as we glimpse the errors of modern technology.

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity of reading this ahead of publication

Wow, what a ride.. This was a fantastic thriller with a sci-fi aspect. Set (I’m assuming) in the near future. This book follows a married couple together since Uni. (Married 10 years) who decide, (he decides) to use a program called Unity that connects couples thoughts using a chip implanted behind an ear. As you can imagine, things are not going well, instead of bringing the couple together, it drives them apart. I really enjoyed this book. It was nothing like I’ve read before. I can’t wait to read more by the author.

A great story but such a messed up way of life with Unity. The book was engaging, keeping you well invested into the story and how it was going to play out.

The blurb of this book made this sound like a speculative thriller which was going to get REALLY creepy and suspicious, but unfortunately this was more like a domestic thriller which isn’t one of my favourite types of thriller. It started off STRONG with a husband who’s red flags I was always seeing, and a new technology that is implanted in the brain (never a good idea) and has some strange side effects for the wife 👀

I didn’t have very strong feelings about any of the characters in this one. By the time I was halfway through I felt like this was getting a bit repetitive. The same conversations, the same thoughts, the same people. I felt like if you’re going to complain to anyone who’ll listen about how shit this implant is then maybe you should go and get it removed a LOT sooner than she did. Unfortunately, I also saw both of the plot twists coming from a mile away, maybe the worst part of having read so many thrillers now. But when you have a domestic thriller with two couples as the only characters, you can kind of guess what’s going to happen 😂

I know this sounds like I’ve complained a lot but I did actually enjoy this! The beginning really hooked me, I read this quite fast, and I reallyyyy liked the ending. I wasn’t sure where it was going to go but the ending wrapped everything up so nicely and I thought it was really clever. Overall, I would recommend this, especially if you like domestic thrillers anyway, but some parts might get a bit repetitive!

Thank you to Netgalley for allowing me to read this book in return for an honest review. I absolutely flew through this book and was gripped from start to finish. A highly intriguing yet disturbing story which really makes you think about the future of technology. A gripping edge of your seat thriller that I will definitely recommend. 5 stars