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His & Hers

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This was a really dark, twisty, well-paced thriller that I thoroughly enjoyed! The characters were all interesting and complex. Everything was related and intricately connected. I saw red herrings all around and even fell for a few. I was constantly guessing and on the edge of my seat throughout the entire story. I did have some suspicions about what was going on that ultimately were partly correct, but the story was told in such a compelling way that I was extremely satisfied with how everything unraveled. I really loved the narration and how it simplified the character identification for me.

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I received the audio book from NetGalley but since I only listen to audio book while I garden usually, I also purchased the book so I would not have to wait to the next gardening season. The audio book was engaging and I truly enjoyed it. I must add that this is one of the rare story I did not figure out the ending and I was really pleased about that. I would recommend!

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His & Hers was such a fun, twisty story! I read a lot of thrillers so it takes a lot really pull me in. This thriller was unique and the audiobook was downright creepy. I enjoyed the twists and was not able to predict the ending which is always a bonus! I have not read anything else by Alice Feeney but I will definitely be checking out more of her work!

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YES! This book was awesome! There definitely was not enough hype for this one. It should be on everyone's want to read list! Highly recommend!

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This book was so incredibly dark and twisted. The story line took off in so many directions and I literally trusted no one. I was making guesses and assumptions left and right. I'll admit I was way off. A lot. The end, blew me away. Honestly, this book was extremely dark at times and could be triggering for people. Some parts definitely were rough to read and I fully intend to read a happier book next. If you're looking for a complex and twisted thriller that will keep you guessing... definitely pick this one up!

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I am pretty disappointed with this book, which is sad because Alice Feeney is one of my favorite authors.

This is actually the second time I picked this book up to read - the first time I was bored and dnf'd it about 60 pages in.

If you love whodunit mysteries with a detective point of view, then you will probably really enjoy this book. I don't like slow burn mysteries and I'm not a huge fan of detective novels. I was very bored the first 200 pages and even the last 30 pages I was just hoping the book would finally wrap up.

This book is about 2 povs - the detective and a news anchor. A woman is found dead and the whole book is dedicated to finding who the murderer is. There are flashbacks to a teen friend group that gave me strong pretty little liar vibes and there are excerpts in italics that are the voice of the unknown murderer.

I was extremely disappointed in the far fetched ending. Yes, Feeney did a great job throwing us off multiple times, but the actual ending was incredibly unbelievable and the long letter at the end explaining how the murderer planned it all was tacky.

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This is the 3rd book I've listened to by this author, and all 3 have been difficult to put down! Every character is a suspect and there are red herrings throughout. There is also an event or discovery in each of her books that is unquestioningly disturbing, but so unique compared with many other books that won't cross that line. For me, I loved the anticipation of finding out what messed up situation the author would come up with - I have not been disappointed yet! Then, even knowing there would be a twist at the end, I was still taken by surprise because it was more like a triple twist! *Warning - this book does have scenes that include sex, bullying, rape, and murder, though none are described in graphic detail*

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I received an advance digital copy of this audio book from the author, publisher and NetGalley.com. Thanks to all for the opportunity to read and review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.

This is an amazing story that should be experience via audio book. The writing is practically flawless. The narration and performance are amazing. You are completely immersed in what is happening.

Excellent read. Highly recommended. 5 out of 5 stars.

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The audiobook narration for this book immerses the reader directly into the story right from the beginning. The unreliable narrator of the books gives the reader an edge of your seat feeling as you try to piece together clues to solve the mystery in this book.

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I will admit that this title and format were interesting to me for two reasons. First, Alice Feeney's name had been periodically popping up on my recommendation radar on and off for a while now. I thought it was time to check one of her titles out. Second, I haven't listened to an audiobook narrated by Richard Armitage that I didn't like in terms of narration quality. Both reasons exceeded my expectations.

Alice Feeney weaves a disturbing, psychological tale alternating between two points of view, obviously, His and Hers. The His point of view comes from Jack Harper, a detective that has retreated back to his hometown of Blackdown after suffering a devastating loss in his personal life. The Hers point of view comes from his ex-wife, Anna Andrews, a reporter who returns to her very same hometown of Blackdown to cover a murder investigation that has upended the quiet town. She is also coping with some serious problems in her personal life as well. We also have some chapters that are from the perspective of the actual killer in the story, but their voice is distorted as to keep you in the dark.

As the story untangles itself in spindly little steps, it leaves you questioning everyone and everything. If you're looking for some likable or heroic characters, you will not find them here. Most characters in this book have some major issues to put it in basic terms. Most of the issues I'm talking about are due to the characters being terrible people or making terrible decisions. There are some truly horrible people in this story. While I understand that some of the major events that happened in this novel would understandably cause someone to make bad decisions because of their mental state, it still doesn't help me identify or invest myself into these characters. That being said, I don't think this story was meant for you to like these characters or empathize with them. Much like the third perspective of this story, I think your job is to mainly watch the events unravel and witness the devastation that it leaves in its wake.

I gave this book 4 out of 5 stars. Each chapter left me going, "Wait, what? But, then..." I didn't guess the perpetrator and was left reeling at the reveal. The ending had a couple of confusing pieces that I couldn't quite calculate or understand completely. I won't reveal them here as to not spoil the story, but it wasn't enough confusion for me to rate this title any lower. Great first read from Alice Feeney for me. Excellent narration from both Richard Armitage and Stephanie Racine. Shout-out to the distorted voice of the killer's perspective for making me jump out of my skin when one of those chapters would unexpectedly start without warning. Really added to the atmosphere of listening.

I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for an eARC of this title.

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Alice Feeney is a hit or miss author with me, this book just couldn't hold my interest. At the 60% mark I just had to tell myself to stop reading as it just wasn't for me. There's nothing I can ultimately put my finger on I just didn't vibe with the characters.

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His & Hers is a layered thriller murder mystery with so many twists and turns. I listened to the audiobook and the narrators do not disappoint! The killer's voice went through a voice distorter, it was so creepy, and it kept me guessing right up to the very last chapter.

I was given an advanced copy by NetGalley for my honest review. FIVE STARS! This was a fantastic book!

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Can't comment on this one, couldn't get the download to work. I did read some outside of what NetGalley had to offer and am excited to pick it up at a later date.

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*** I received a copy of this audiobook from MacMillan Audio in return for an honest review.***

I was so excited to get this book because I absolutely love Richard Armitage and when I found out he was narrating parts of this book I swooned. I did not thing that the story itself was particularly unique as I read so many thrillers that it's hard to find something that has not been done before, but I did really love this book. I think that Alice Feeney has such a way of writing that even if the story has been told before she can make you love it. I personally enjoyed the switch between chapters that was told from different POVs because I feel like when that is done you get a more rounded view of the story itself. Their are plot twists, reveals, and dramatics that Richard Armitage and Stephanie Racine did an amazing job bringing to life. If you love thrillers I highly suggest that you pick this book up and give it a go. Even if it is not the most unique thriller you have ever read you will still enjoy the ride it takes you on.

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Some books are just better as audiobooks. This is one of those books. I'll tell you why. This very suspenseful tale switched point of view from "him" to "her" to the killer. This format was chilling and twisted and kept me guessing. But, had I been reading the paper book, I wouldn't have had the added creep factor of the purposeful distortion of the voice used for the sections read by the killer. I LOVED the chill I would get while those sections were read, and I applaud the narrator for their choices in those sections. This book was a surprise at every turn, full of unreliable characters and horrible childhood trauma. It was dark and brooding and had me on the edge of my seat. I went back and forth several times between characters I thought were responsible for the evil in this book, and I was no where close. I recommend this book to anyone who likes a twisted tale.

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Thrillers do not often surprise me as I read so many I have learned to anticipate the “twist.” This book kept me guessing and I did not anticipate the way it ended. The characters had complicated back stories that made them more human and left me wanting more. Exciting, fun, and fast paced read. The narration was well done. I always enjoy multiple narrators for different characters.

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I really enjoyed this book and the narration, OMG! This is one of those books that’s a lot better as an audiobook. I did not guess the end and loved how it was all tied up.

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4.5 ⭐️

This audiobook has to be one of the best ones I have ever listened to. This full cast of him (Jack), her (Anna) and the creepy murderer made me binge this within 2 days.

The story starts with Anna at her dream job as a news reporter and Jack investigating the death of a women dumped in the woods. Turns out, not only does Jack know her, intimately, Anna does as well and she gets sent back to her hometown to report on the murder.

I loved the multiple POVs as well as the jumps in the timeline from present day to back when Anna was in high school. There were so many twists and turns, it kept me guessing until the very end.

Thank you NetGalley for the copy of this audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

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I am SO late with this review, I know! I started listening to this book in July on the weekends during my walks and then forgot about it, but I am so glad that I finished it now!

I haven't listened to many audiobooks - it's still a new medium, for me, as a reader - but I am really glad that I listened to this one. I don't think that the separate third narrator ( the murderer's distorted voice) would have come across as well if I had read the print version. I think that having a voice to place with those sections of the story helped me keep everyone separate rather than me reading just the words on a page in my own voice - a woman's voice - and then making the unconscious assumption that the killer is a woman...but, I digress.

At first, I wasn't sure that I was interested in the story. I think the opening of the book was a little slow and I sometimes struggle with books set in another country but that's just me as a reader.. I started to really immerse myself in the story of Anna, Jack, and this murder in the woods at around chapter 5. What made this audiobook really special and engaging for me was that the two characters were read by separate voice actors and then they used a voice changing tool for the murder which helped to muddy the gender of the murderer. That threw me so far off the trail that I was completely wrong during the big reveal!

Anna and Jack have such a sad, complicated history. A small part of you wants to see them reconcile, but at the same time, you can't help but keep feeling like Jack is the killer so you also want to hate him. From minute one, I was convinced he was going to be the killer in the end, but the story soon shows you that it's not him and then you root for reconciliation and healing all over again.

Thank you, Netgalley and the Flatiron (macmillan) Audio teams! This is the first time I have read an audio ARC and I hope to read more soon!

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I love when a book keeps you guessing right up until the end, and this book did just that. It kept me reading, and I was not expecting how it ended.

His- Jack, a police detective called upon to investigate a woman’s murder.
Her- Anna, his ex-wife that happens to be reporting on the murder.

After further investigation, it is revealed that both of them knew the victim. Not only did Anna know her from school, but Jack has been secretly having “relations” with her. But then... more victims are found, and they all seem to be connected.
Anna and Jack both have reasons to be viewed as suspects. Did one of them have a reason for not wanting the victim around anymore, or are they being set-up by someone else from their past?

I rotated back and forth between the e-book and audio for this one. I enjoyed how the audio had a woman for the “Her” chapters, and a man for the “Him” ones. That helped me to keep the points of view straight while listening. Was anyone else surprised by the ending?
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Thank you to @netgalley for providing me with the audio version for an honest review.

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