This book had non-stop action from beginning to end. An engaging thriller that grips you and never lets you go.

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Nina works in a storage facility to earn money while studying medicine at university.
What should be a routine night starts badly when she breaks up with her boyfriend Dom, but things become increasingly sinister as the hours tick by.
A twisty story with plenty of turns and surprises.

Thank you for allowing me to review this book.
This book was fast paced, edge of my seat, lots of twists and heart pounding moments.
Nina the main character is a strong and courageous woman who never gave up given all the challenges she had to deal with. The car and mouse game kept me on edge but Nina managed to be one step ahead.
There was some parts that seemed to be filler which I would have preferred not to have had in there. Also the plot was a bit far fetched with how many times she had to defend herself. Honestly an eight hour shift would have sufficed.
Overall this book checked off all the boxes for a great thriller.

The premise of this book really gripped me... I was expecting an intense roller coaster of a read! I just had to pick it up and give it a try, especially since it is quite a short book.

So firstly, here are the things I enjoyed about this book:
The writing style was quick and easy to read, combine that with short chapters and you’re onto a winner with me! This helped me to stay engaged and excited to read ‘just one more chapter’ while on my commutes.
There are some twists in this book that I didn’t see coming at all! I thought I had it figured out and was a bit disappointed that I’d figured it out so easily but I was wrong! The twist I’m referring to went in the opposite direction to what I was expecting so that is always good!
I also enjoyed reading the odd chapters that were from the perspective of other characters in the story. I’m not sure what they added to the plot but I appreciated that they gave some depth to the antagonist and other smaller characters.

Here is where I had to take some stars away:
I feel like the story could have ‘naturally’ come to an end at about five different points and I would have been able to put the book down satisfied. However, the author decided to keep going and create scenarios/cat and mouse chases that just felt very far fetched. Personally, it is important to me that I can believe what I’m reading could really happen. As a result, I found myself getting frustrated at the protagonist’s numerous missed opportunities. Maybe this was a stylistic choice to make the reader sympathise with the character’s frustration but to me, it was just too much. If the book had ended at the 60-65% mark, it would have been a different rating.

Overall, I rated this book 3⭐️. I enjoyed the plot but the book could have been 50 pages shorter in my opinion.

Thank you Netgalley, Boldwood Books and Gemma Rogers for the eArc of The Nightshift.

This is a medium/fast paced cat and mouse thriller from Gemma Rogers. Having read a few of Gemma's books, Im always drawn to her writing style and really enjoy the characters she decides to build within her narratives. This one had me on the edge of my seat and I couldn't put it down. I feel that having a character that is a lone worker on a nightshift at a storage facility adds a claustrophobic and isolating feeling to the narrative. Being hunted in this sort of job role, adds a whole other dimension which I loved.

4.5 stars on Storygraph, 4 stars on other review sites.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC. This was a fast paced thriller with several brief POVs. Nina is diabetic and you’ll never forget it because of how often it’s mentioned. Nina is very annoying and does a lot of stupid things knowing that her blood sugar could hinder her survival. It has some slow sections but definitely had some thrilling aspects. It’s very repetitive though, up and down the stairs, being chased, darkness, hypo, over and over and over again. It became redundant quickly. There was some plot holes and things that didn’t quite add up. The premise was promising but I just feel like it fell short on the delivery. I’d say this was an average book, nothing that really stands out.

[NetGalley Read #24]
4.37 ⭐

"My day had been bad enough before I'd arrived at work, now I was being hunted by some lunatic on steroids."

Excellent!

Starts slow (in a good way), introducing the environment, the characters. Nina Is a solid main character. Learned something about diabetic people which was nice.
The twist midway through the story was very good and nicely set up with an earlier chapter (Sasha's POV).
All-round, great writing.

Recommended. 👍


Notes I took while I was reading:
- Every time I read or watch something British, I learn some weird new phrase: 'give up the ghost'

- Did not expect a second or a third POV. Well written.

- A twist! Midway through the story.

- Wow. This went from crazy to batshit crazy in a few chapters.

- Nice True Romance reference. Like Nina, I did not connect the 'white dude with dreadlocks' to Gary Oldman in that film.

The Night Shift is truly an edge of your seat cat and mouse read.

The story centres around Nina who is beginning her night shift at Storage Queen a 24 hour storage facility. What should usually be a quiet night of studying whilst doing her rounds quickly turns eerie when a suspicious customer walks in with a suitcase. Soon what started as a normal night shift quickly turns into a terrifying cat and mouse game where Nina has to outsmart and keep herself alive from this customer and what they want to keep hidden.

Adding to the suspense we learn Nina is diabetic and throughout the stress of everything that is currently going on loses her phone that has her insulin levels stored on an app. Honestly everything is going from worse to worse and i really rooted for her to come out on top. She is a very strong character that you really hope she'll make it out safe. We also soon learn what the customer is hiding and i had an idea i knew where it was all going but one twist in the middle of the book i didn't see coming.

Gemma Rogers really well and truly added some much tension and twists and turns that will shock you. Throughout the story i was tense from how many times the characters were being chased and having to hide that my heart was going for them. Nina was a relatable character and very strong despite having so many things go wrong for her she stayed confident and did everything to make things right for some of the other characters you'll learn about. I couldn't wait to see the bad guy(s) get their consequences and also learn what they their true intentions were.

The night shift is a suspenseful terror filled read that readers will enjoy and keep you engaged right to the very end.

Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for the copy of this arc in exchange of my full honest review.

A fast paced thriller read for me which kept me going until 50% then it slowed down for me and Nina did begin to annoy me

It did pick up and everything seemed to be ok and it was a good ending.

I found this book was different from previous books which I always enjoyed. Thank you to Netgalley and Boldwood Books for this ARC which I can recommend.

This book was wild from start to finish! The main conflict seemed to drag on a bit but the story picked back up around 75% in with some big plot twists. I read this book so fast and could not put it down!

A Taut, Nerve-Shredding Thriller That Gripped Me from Start to Finish

I thought I’d just read a few chapters of The Night Shift before bed—big mistake. I was up until the early hours, heart pounding, utterly unable to tear myself away from this electrifying thriller. Gemma Rogers has delivered a masterclass in suspense, and I was hooked from the very first page.

The premise is terrifyingly simple: a lone woman, a deserted storage facility, and a stranger with a suitcase. The creeping sense of dread is immediate, and Rogers builds the tension masterfully, keeping you on edge as the events of that fateful night unfold. The way she writes atmosphere is second to none—you can almost hear the eerie hum of the fluorescent lights, feel the cold, sterile air of the storage facility, and sense the lurking danger in every shadow.

The protagonist is incredibly relatable—smart, determined, and doing what she can to get by, just like so many of us. Her fear is palpable, her instincts sharp, and as the situation spirals out of control, I found myself holding my breath, willing her to survive. The cat-and-mouse dynamic between her and the mysterious man is relentless, keeping the tension razor-sharp until the very last page.

If you love the psychological thrillers of Shari Lapena and Lisa Jewell, The Night Shift is an absolute must-read. Fast-paced, chilling, and brimming with twists, this book had me second-guessing everything until the shocking conclusion. A five-star, pulse-pounding ride—I’ll be recommending this to everyone!

I do love a Gemma Rogers book, but this one wasn't as good as others I've read. Started out OK with some potential, but then it dragged out too much,I also had a problem as to why Nina didn't make a run for it on numerous occasions when she had the chance.
The ending was rounded up perfectly with no loose ends, just as I've come to expect from this author.
Thanks to Netgalley and Boldwood Books for the Arc.

The Night Shift kicks off with a really engaging beginning that pulls you in right away, setting up a lot of excitement and intrigue. However, as the story progresses, it starts to feel a bit repetitive, almost like it’s stuck in a loop, which can be a bit frustrating. By the time you reach the end, it becomes pretty predictable, leaving you with a sense of having seen it all before. Overall, while the initial hook is strong, the latter parts of the book don’t quite live up to that promise, making it an average read overall.

The Night Shift is a fast paced, twisty thriller that I literally could not put down! This was my first time reading a book by Gemma Rogers, and it definitely won’t be the last! This book was such a fun, quick read, and I literally flew through it.

I have never worked the night shift before, and one thing I’ll say is that this book has put me off it for life! Everything about this book was tense from the beginning, and it was a really interesting, unique take on the ‘locked room’ thriller trope. I was literally holding my breath the whole time, and I was rooting for the main character, Nina!

Another thing that I really loved about this story was the portrayal of type one diabetes. It was a huge part of who Nina was as a character, and I think the author portrayed it in such an amazing, heart wrenching way.

Overall, this was a really interesting, tense thriller and I would definitely recommend it to thriller fans!

Thank you to Netgalley and to the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was an entertaining book, although I had a hard time empathizing with the main character. The storyline tended to draw out and felt pretty repetitive with fight scene after fight scene. The twists were pretty predictable. It did keep my interest to the end to see how it panned out.

This was my first book by Gemma Rogers.

Nina, a young women and a medical student has had recent relationship issues. She is working the night shift at Storage Queen. Although alone, she likes the quietness and the ability it gives her to study. Things start to get worrisome when she sees a man dragging a heavy suitcase into a storage locker.

Buckle up and hold on as this fast paced page turner will take you on a scary twisty ride. Loved it.

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to receive an ARC. I look forward to reading more by Gemma.

Nina is a medical student who has just broken up with her boyfriend, Dom, and is working the night shift at the Storage Queen when someone gets in and her night of terror begins. Will she survive the 12 hours?
This one grabbed me and had me from the start. Although it did drag slightly in the middle section, it got better towards the end and had a surprising conclusion that kept me guessing!

In my opinion this wasn’t the best book from this author but it definitely had lots of tension . The main character’s diabetes really added to the tension in what was to be the longest night of her life not knowing who to trust . I would recommend this book as it will appeal to a lot of people . Well done on doing a book with an unusual storyline . 4 stars from me

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this eARC.

In "The Night Shift," Gemma Rogers crafts a suspenseful thriller that unfolds in the eerie quiet of a storage facility (the Storage Queen) after dark.

The story centers around a young woman working the night shift, seeking solitude and a means of funding her studies for medical school.
However, her peaceful routine is rapidly shattered when a mysterious man arrives with a suspicious suitcase, igniting a chain of events that plunge her into a terrifying ordeal.

Adding to the tension, the main character, has the added challenges of being diabetic and she quickly becomes separated from her phone, which has the app installed which she uses to track her insulin levels.

Rogers masterfully builds tension, keeping it at a fever pitch as she draws readers into the protagonist's increasing unease as she navigates the unsettling encounter, which soon escalates into a nightmarish scenario.

The isolated setting of the storage facility amplifies the protagonist's sense of vulnerability, creating a claustrophobic atmosphere that keeps readers on a knife's edge throughout the entire story.

The author skillfully weaves together a plot filled with twists, turns, and close-calls, keeping readers guessing about the man's intentions and the secrets hidden within his mysterious suitcase.

The protagonist's resourcefulness and determination throughout this story shine through as she confronts the escalating danger, making her a compelling and relatable character.

The story explores themes of isolation, terror, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

Rogers's writing style is gripping and fast-paced, ensuring that readers are hooked from the first page until the explosive climax.

"The Night Shift" is a must-read for fans of suspenseful thrillers, offering a chilling tale that will leave readers pondering the hidden dangers lurking in the shadows.

Nina has the perfect job, working overnight alone at Storage Queen. All she has to do is keep track of a few customers as they enter and leave and do an occasional walk through to make sure that none of the units were left unlocked. The rest of the night, she has free to concentrate on her studies. Until a man drags in a bulky suitcase and deposits it in an otherwise empty unit and her boring job becomes a fight for survival. This one is fast paced and suspenseful and I love the way the author kept coming up with ways to up the stakes. Not that I think any of it could actually happen...but for a work of thriller fiction most of it felt plausible enough. By the very end, it was starting to feel a bit repetitive, but for the most part it's a fast paced and engaging read.