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This was my first Alice Feeney and the audiobook was absolute perfection. The use of the three voice actors worked so well with the story. The beginning chapters totally grabbed my attention and piqued my interest in the way I hope thrillers will. Some things in the story were obvious to me...but a big reveal at the end I did nottt see coming. Definitely enjoyed and was a great summer thriller.

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An addicting mystery thriller that will keep you guessing until the very last page of the book.

In His & Hers we follow the perspectives of Anna Andrews, a newsreader of BBC ‘s lunchtime news and her ex-husband, DCI Jack Harper. After a tragic event tears them apart, they both find themselves involved in each other's lives after the brutal murder of a woman who seemed to have shared a common past with both of them is found. The author smartly weaved a tale of mystery and revenge that had me glued to the page with the sole purpose of finding out the truth as to who the killer was. And it did not disappoint.

As regards to the audiobook, I have to say that the cast they chose for each character perspective was perfect. Each narrator did an incredible job in bringing each character to life, and that also applies to the amazing way of introducing the perspective of the actual killer into the story.

I always complain about how in thrillers you're almost always able to tell who the killer is quite easily and that authors aren't typically subtle with the hints they drop throughout their books, but if there was one thing that His & Hers had was plot-twists. The amount of times that I found myself second-guessing the characters and doubting every one of them were innumerable. And I'll just say that the reveal as to who the killer was made my jaw hit the floor. If you are in the look out for a thriller that is so fast-paced that you not be able to put down, then His & Hers is definitely the right one for you.

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7/28/20 ,it’s my birthday and it’s also the release day for His & Hers by Alice Feeney. Imagine my delight when I was informed I won an early copy of the book from Flatiron Books and the author.
Then I was granted an audiobook copy of the book to review by NetGalley. At that point I was about half way through the kindle book . So I listened to the book as often as possible it catch up and in the evenings I would read on my kindle and continue the next day.
I have to admit even though most of my reading the last few years have been audiobooks I did prefer the kindle book over the audiobook. Sometimes I prefer the voices I imagine over the narrators of the audiobook and this was the case. I didn’t care for the male characters voice.
This book was fast paced with the 3 unreliable narrators . I love flawed , outrageous, often unlikeable characters. They do things we wish we dared to do.
Here’s some the many highlights of the book.

“Sometimes I think I am the unreliable narrator of my own life. Sometimes I think we all are.”

“Memories are shapeshifters. Some bend, some twist, and some shrivel and die over time. But our worst ones never leave us.”

“The lies we tell ourselves are always the most dangerous. I think it’s instinct; self-preservation is a fundamental part of our DNA. We are a species of liars, and sometimes we deliberately connect the dots in the wrong order, and pretend to make sense of what we see. We stretch the stories of our lives to fit our own desired narratives, presenting a prettier picture for those around us. Honesty loses every time to a lie less ordinary, and truth is overrated. Far better to make it up than to make do. The world of make-believe isn’t just for children. Like shoes, the stories we tell about ourselves get bigger with age. When we grow out of one, we make up another. I did what I had to do.”

So if you love books the mess with your head give His & Hers a try. You won’t regret it.

Thank you FlatIron Books and Alice Feeney and NetGalley for the books to review .

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A story filled with mystery and suspense all the way through. From the moment I started listening I was hooked . It kept me guessing and on the edge of my seat trying to figure out who The real culprit is. I love that the story is told from three point of view and that they use different narrators for each . This is definitely a “ who done it” story and trust me, you may think you know, but you have no idea.
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Anna Andrews, a news reporter got coheres into covering a murder case that her ex husband Jack is investigations . Pushed back into the town of her childhood , they realize that the victim is someone they both know on a personal level. As more dead bodies turn up, they they start noticing a connection, and the race to save the next victim fill them With urgency.
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As more evidence come to light and secrets are exposed , Both Anna and Jacks close relation to the victims place them as suspects . Danger is looming and someone may not live to tell their story.

I went into this story blind and I’m glad I did. It enjoyed it a lot , even though There are some issues in this novel that may be a trigger for some people. Most of the interaction between Anna and Rachel were very uncomfortable and upsetting to me. Aside from those moments, I would definitely recommend this audio to all my thriller lovers .

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This is my third book by Alice Feeney. I absolutely loved Sometimes I lie and couldn't help but rave about it. Her second novel, I Know Who You Are was a completely different matter. I ended up giving it two stars. EEK! So when this book popped up I was hesitant to buy it. I did not know if it was safe to be excited. Then I saw it on NetGalley's "Listen Now" shelf and figured I would give it a whirl. For those of you who haven't already heard - - NetGalley now offers audiobooks!

I have to say that this was the perfect match-up. Alice Feeney has redeemed herself in my eyes and delivered a knock out punch. Richard Armitage and Stephanie Racine gave wonderful narrations of their characters.

The title His & Hers stems from the old adage "There are always three sides to a story - yours, mine and the truth". So when I first saw that we were being given the story from the perspectives of Detective Jack Harper and his ex wife Anna Andrews who is a reporter, I wasn't sure if the story was going to delve into a "he said - she said" rendition of what happened to their marriage. But it is a murder mystery and both Jack and Anna have connections to the victims. Both are trying to work the case, but from different angles, and sometimes with opposing motivations. Their past relationship sometimes gets in the way of solving the case as do their many secrets.

Who is telling us the truth? Are either of them guilty?

His & Hers kept me guessing and the third mysterious voice lent to the intrigue. Although it took me a bit to get into the novel, once I was in I was hooked. And let's just say that twist was delicious. (*Chef's kiss*)

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I loved this book!! It was such a crazy story!! I couldn't believe the ending!! I read all her books I hope she writes more books!! Received this book from netgally!!

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Told from multiple viewpoints, His & Hers was spot on with the narrators. From the beginning, I was interested in hearing both sides of the story and learning about their past. Anna is a BBC television presenter and Jack is a detective. Both Anna and Jack get pulled in to a murder scene, and to top it off, both of them know the victim! Because there are two sides to this story, I continued to guess who the mystery killer was and everyone in the book became a suspect! The mystery killer even had his/her own narration! Each chapter left me wanting to learn more. I don't want to give too much away, but this is a must read/listen for the summer!

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Told in alternating views, this is the story of two sides of the same murder investigation. Anna Andrews grew up in Blackdown and after losing her presenting job at BBC News, she is sent back to her hometown to cover a murder. The detective leading the investigation is her ex husband. Their alternating views take you on a journey with tons of twists and turns. You’ll think you know what happened, but the ending will still surprise you.

Richard Armitage and Stephanie Racine were perfect narrators. Sometimes the back and forth is hard to follow in an audiobook, but that wasn’t the case. Well done.

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Thank you Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for this ALC!

This is my first Netgalley review which is really exciting! I’ve seen so many people talk about this audiobook so when I saw it on the site, I immediately requested it.

I went into this one blind, as suggested by many of the reviews I’ve read, and was glad that I did. This one kept me guessing until the very end. Every time I thought I knew how this book would end, a new clue would force me into changing my theory. It wasn’t just finding out who the culprit was that surprised me, but everything in between genuinely shocked me. A lot of thrillers I’ve read have had similar, predictable plots but this one was unlike any I’ve read before and I really enjoyed the multiple POVs.

The narration was spot on and easy to follow. I was putting dishes away when I first heard the third narrator and almost dropped the stack of dishes I was carrying. I’ll leave it at that.

Overall, I’d highly recommend listening to this one and definitely go into it blind!

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His & Hers is a true cat and mouse story. Or maybe cat among the pigeons is a better analogy. It is my favorite book so far this year for its completely original story and especially for its many twists and turns in the plot.

For two years, Anna Andrews has been filling in as a news anchor for Cat Jones. Cat has gotten pregnant again while out on maternity leave. Abruptly one day, Cat returns to work and bumps Anna down to a news correspondent. At that moment, on Anna’s birthday, Anna wished Cat dead.

DCI Jack Harper is the head of the Major Crime Team in the small village of Blackdown in Surrey. Nothing “major” ever occurs there until one morning Jack gets a message. “Jane Doe discovered in Blackdown Woods overnight.”

The dead woman is beautiful, vain, rich and barefoot. On her fingernails, the killer has left a message, “TWO FACED”. There is also something red stuffed in her mouth.

After seeing the woman, Jack thinks, “I’ve never worked on the murder of someone I know before. And I knew this woman well. I was with her last night.”

At about 20% in, this book takes a horrific turn. Neither her nor him are quite what they seem. The plot continues to corkscrew until the reader feels like Alice in Wonderland endlessly falling to an unexpected place. Just when you think you have read every possible thriller plot, His & Hers appears with its wholly original story. The less you know going in, the better. However, it is definitely my favorite book so far this year. 5 stars and highly recommended!

Thanks to Flatiron Books, MacMillan Audio and NetGalley for a copy in exchange for my honest review.

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His & Hers
By Alice Feeney

Anne Andrews was married (now divorced) to Detective Chief Inspector Jack Harper.

A female body has been discovered murdered in the woods in Blackdown.

Her connection to Anna – they used to be friends at school;
Her connection to Jack – they had had sex hours before she died;

Anna Andrews is a BBC Lunchtime News presenter, and a high functioning alcoholic.

Jack Harper left London after his marriage ended in tragedy but didn’t plan to end up back in his hometown.

This account is being told from two sides His & Hers; in there is also another voice, this one filling the gaps.

His & Hers was read by two narrators Richard Armitage and Stephanie Racine. Within a few minutes of starting this book, you forget the voice actors and fall head-first into this complicated thriller.

It’s a story of grooming of young girls, cruelty and blackmail. There are unanswered questions, unreliable narrative and missed clues at every turn in this book.

I predicted the ending, wrongly, five times and still was mistaken when it was revealed but wasn’t disappointed.

I would like to thank NetGalley for the opportunity of reading this copy advanced copy of the audiobook in exchange for my own honest review - this book is due for release on July 28, 2020. 4.0/5.0

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Let me just say right upfront...if I see the name Alice Feeney, I know I'm in for a few things that I love in a suspense thriller. Unexpected plot twists! Interestingly flawed characters! And best of all...an "unreliable narrator" who makes truth telling indistinguishable from lies! In "His&Hers" you will find all of this and much more! Told in alternating "He said, She said" chapters, you might find the truth of "who done it" in there...somewhere...but not quickly or easily!

In this my first audiobook from the new NetGalley Shelf app, "His&Hers" delivered a fun addition to Feeney's growing body of work. I honestly think it best to go into this book when you have a little bit of time to devote to listening continuity. There are many clues, red herrings, twists, and turns throughout this story. Listen carefully, dear reader...you have been warned!

In exchange for a fair and honest review, NetGalley offered me this audiobook and I thank them. I am also grateful to Alice Feeney for providing an advance audio copy of her book to me. Thank you!

***I feel compelled to mention, however, that the NG Shelf app was extremely problematic (despite much NG tech support) from installation, to download, with recommended ios updating, through ultimately many, many playback issues. I sincerely hope these audiobook platform issues are resolved sooner than later.***

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My First Alice Freeney Book! It did not disappoint! This is psychological thriller with a side of mystery that is based in the UK. This book is like nothing I have every read. At first look, I thought it was like every other thriller that I had recently read. But, after only about 3 chapters, I came to realize it was much much more. If you have the chance, I HIGHLY recommend the audio version of this book. IT IS SO GREAT!

This book is based on different characters' point of view. My favorite part about this book had to be the 3rd surprise narrator! It is a little confusing at first with this 3rd narrator but STICK WITH IT, because it makes the book!

Summary: A reporter is put on a case involving her home town and a person she acquainted with in school. But as anyone who is trying to escape her past, She is heasistant to go. Come to find out, the investigator is no other than her ex husband as well.

Meet Anna, Anna has moved to a new town to escape her past. Even with an ailing mother, That in itself could not bring Anna back. But when tragedy strikes in her home town and she is assigned to report on a murder, Will she have the nerve to go back and relive all that she tried to escape?

Meet Jack: Jack left London and his wife to pursue his career. Jack now takes care of his ex wifes ailing mother,Jack is assigned a murder case, and to his surprise it happens to be with his ex wife, the reporter. Little did they know, things just don’t seem to add up on this case…. Or do they? Is the victim all too familiar? Will they be caught right in the middle for being in the wrong place at the wrong time?

The Best way to keep a secret is to never tell…...
Thank you Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for provide my this Audiobook for my honest review!

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Intense and creepy thriller!

This story is told rotating through two perspectives- his and hers. Anna Andrews is a reporter who was sent to cover a murder in a small town. Jack Harper is the lead detective for this case. Both have secrets and know more about the dead woman then they are sharing. The story unfolds and keeps you guessing!

I would include a trigger warning with book as a few things happen that could be hard for some readers.

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Unfortunately, I did not enjoy this one. Neither the story or the audio/narrators. I will give some credit to the narrators however, if I had been reading this myself I don't think I would have finished it. The characters are unlikable. Their reactions to certain events were non existent. Events that would leave normal people shattered. There was ZERO emotion. I cannot comment on that further without spoilers, though. The ending at least was decent, and the only reason that I gave this two stars instead of one.

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This was my first entry into audiobooks in general and my first audiobook from NetGalley too! Thank you @netgalley for the opportunity to listen to this book which is due out July 28th 2020! Published with @macmillan.audio and @flatiron_books

I have to admit I was a bit thrown off by the voice in the first chapter but I loved the narrator's voices going through the rest of the book and the disguised voice at the beginning of course made sense in the end. His & Hers (narrated by Richard Armitage & Stephanie Racine) starts out with a murder in Blackdown which is a small English village. It brings news reporter, Anna Andrews, out of the news room and back into the field to cover what they think is going to be a murder case and they want to be first on the scene. Detective Jack Harper isn't thrilled with her involvement covering the case, especially when he realizes he's a suspect.

I was sure I had things figured out multiple times, Alice Feeney did a great job of leading you in all directions. I had suspicions about nearly each character as the book went on. Highly recommend this audiobook that will definitely keep the listener guessing with the new details added into each chapter.

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I was provided with a free copy of this audiobook from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Wow. What a thriller. Wonderfully written with turns that left me guessing until the very end.

Told from the point of view of two protagonists (one detective and one reporter, formerly married) intermingled with passages from the killer.

I am glad I listened to this book as it was all the more immersive. The narrators did a fantastic job of keeping my attention and trying to guess what was going to happen.

A sign of a great thriller for me? I still have goosebumps thinking of the ending!

I do think a warning regarding the animal abuse and some of the descriptions of the murders would have been good for me.

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Wow!!! No seriously... Wow! Alice Feeney sure knows how to write an ending. I absolutely loved this audio. The way it was narrated really added to the suspense of the story.

Thank you #netgalley and #macmillanaudio for the advance copy of this book

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I really enjoyed listening to the audiobook version of His &Hers by Alice Feeney. Once I listened to the first couple of chapters, I was totally compelled by the story masterfully delivered by the narrators Richard Armitage and Stephanie Racine.
There are three points of view: Anna Andrews, a BBC presenter who has just lost her dream position of a news presenter and has to go back to being a reporter, her ex-husband DCI Jack Harper, and a distorted voice of a murderer who goes on a killing spree in a little village Annna and Jack grew up in. Anna is sent to cover the story of a female body/ possibly murder victim being discovered in the woods. Jack is the police officer investigating the case. As the events keep unfolding and bodies start piling up, we see more and more links to both Anna and Jack and their past. There seem to be plenty of clues in the chapters told from the murderer's point of view to keep the listener guessing, thinking they have it all figured out only to hear another clue in the following chapter that would seem to point in the direction of another suspect.
The two narrators did a wonderful job of rendering the emotions the characters were going through and made sure the secondary characters also sounded unique.
I would definitely recommend this audiobook to all lovers of psychological thrillers who enjoy a dark suspenseful read.
Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the ARC provided in exchange for an honest opinion.

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His & Hers is a psychological thriller by Alice Feeney that will keep you guessing from the start till the end and when you think you have figured out who the killer is at the very next moment you will find yourself wrong again. The writing is admirable, bit by bit revealing shocks and twists all the way through, rather than just doing it at the end. The book is full of good metaphors and quotes.
Now the plot Anna Andrews is a BBC TV presenter and Jack is a detective both are covering a murder in Blackdown. Both Anna and Jack know the victim very well and have a deep connection with her. I don’t want to reveal much as you have to figure it yourself (you can also read the synopsis in comments).
The book shifts POV between Anna and Jack and an occasional inner monologue of the killer. I am in audiobooks for quite a while and I can say the narrators have done a great job. I felt like I am in the heads of the characters.
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If you like reading mystery, thriller, crime, and suspense you need to read this one or add it to your TBR list. It’s a page-turner and is definitely a good read
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Thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the ALC copy.
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Triggers warnings: bullying, sexual abuse and animal abuse.⁣

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