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I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The authors writing style had me hooked throughout this book.

I didn't want it to end, a book I really couldn't put down.

I was instantly drawn to the premise of this book and it was a really great read. Well written with great well developed characters. A fascinating plot line with dark twists.

Would you agree to an implant that allows you to hear your partners thoughts - but they can hear yours also? Elijah suggest this to Anna for their anniversary and she wants to please him. But after a while she develops a side effect - but the dreams are not dreams, they are his memories. Well constructed pacy thriller. Tension builds and is well managed by that author. Recommended.,

Creepy but compelling. A really impressive debut. Told in two stories which I always love you’ll be hooked after the first page. A really in depth look at what happens when you get older and your past creeps up on you! A part that didn’t ever predict a future where you can be tracked. I love the way it weaves in and out of the characters lives as I couldn’t put it down!

Always On My Mind is a suspenseful story of love gone wrong. It's also my worst nightmare.

Anna and Elijah have been together for ten years. To celebrate, Elijah suggests they go to tech firm OneMind to get chips implanted in their brains. The purpose of which is so their minds can be linked. So they know what the other is thinking. Apparently, this increases trust and intimacy. Obviously not true because you shouldn't have to read someone's mind to trust them and frankly the level of intimacy that would be created by someone knowing how much of my day is taken up with thinking about Jenson Ackles and chocolate is intimacy gone mad.

But for Anna and Elijah at first, all is good. Anna is nervous, but their bond is improved. Until she hears Elijah going full incel mode on his female colleagues and also having very unfriendly thoughts about their longtime friend, Gavin. And then there's the dreams. The chip is meant to go off at night. Instead, Anna sees what she thinks are Elijahs memories. This was NOT in the brochure. The memories open up questions for Anna. Does she know Elijah at all? Was what she saw actually real? And crucially can he see her memories as well. Because if he can, a decade old secret will shatter him.

As sci-fi goes, this has the ambition but not really the detail. Good science fiction requires some detail. This doesn't have any about OneMind r the chip. Clearly, we won't learn the science because it doesn't exist (thankfully). But more detail would be good. How did it start? Who or what was behind the idea? Who would be crazy enough to think it was a good idea!

As a suspenseful thriller, it also has ambition, but this time, it very much lives up to it. Anna's gradual descent from a loved up connection to a terrified victim is stark. She had no.privavy st any time. Elijah is always there. Intruding on her every thought from the mundane to the revealing.

It is a great story that requires a major suspension of disbelief. But it ultimately leads to a very satisfying conclusion.

This book was so fun and such a page turner. I absolutely love when there are secrets being kept hidden from others and I find it such a fun read. I devoured this in one sitting as I jsut couldn't put it down due to the suspense and needing to know what was going to happen next. I love the dual time lines of then and now as it adds more to the story, learning about Anna's abckstory and getting to fill in some of the blanks as we progress throughout the book and the use of chips to be closer to their partner was something refreshinly unique to me as I haven;'t experienced a thriller like this before. All in all I absolutely loved my time with this and can't wait to see more of Carys work in the future!

"Always on My Mind" by Carys Green plunges into a chillingly plausible near-future where technology blurs the lines of intimacy and privacy. The premise is instantly gripping: to celebrate their tenth anniversary, Anna and Elijah opt for a revolutionary neural implant that allows them to hear each other's thoughts. Initially, this mind-to-mind connection feels like the ultimate closeness, a thrilling new dimension to their relationship.

However, the novelty soon curdles into a creeping unease. Anna begins to experience vivid dreams that are not her own, but rather fragmented memories belonging to Elijah. This unsettling side effect raises a terrifying question: if she can access his innermost thoughts and buried recollections, can he access hers? Anna harbors secrets, vulnerabilities she has carefully guarded, and the thought of them being laid bare threatens to unravel their seemingly solid marriage.

Anna and Elijah have been smitten with each other since they first met at university. Elijah might be quiet and reserved but Anna knows that he adores her and will do anything for her.
When he buys them the latest technological development, a microchip inserted in your brain whipmeans you can read each other’s thoughts, Elijah says it will bring them even closer together. Anna is not so sure but can’t stop the process. As soon as it’s been inserted, Anna reacts badly, throwing up and experiencing overpowering headaches. Elijah isn’t so affected and is keen for them to keep the intense contact. But when things to tear out even further, Anna can’t stand it anymore.

The ability to hear each other’s thoughts without any filter is terrifying, I’m sure I don’t want to hear half of what my husband is thinking and vice versa 😂. The technology is introduced in such a clever way, sold as a positive boost to a loving relationship without any of the pitfalls being mentioned. I could fully empathise with Anna; ironically her voice wasn’t truly heard at all , lost in amongst Elijah’s wishes. It’s cleverly written with some powerful insights.

This felt like a book that has been written many times before. I don’t. Think that’s a criticism but it doesn’t move beyond predictiable

When great minds think unalike
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What would you do if your husband offered you full access to his thoughts in exchange for full access to yours? When Anna’s husband Elijah subscribes them to Unity, a chip architecture that allows them to share their consciousnesses like any good couple, Anna goes along to keep him happy. Little does she know that this new tech might share more than thoughts, that it might share their memories, memories that they have not revealed to each other. And just one of Anna’s memories might be the undoing of their seemingly happy home life.

No good domestic thriller is good without a proper antagonist which Green gives us in this telepathic cat-and-mouse novel; but the lack of definition of all the rest of the cast leaves the characterisations of Anna and Elijah in full stark relief, and I wasn’t convinced that they would have made a good couple, never mind for the ten years of marriage where we meet them. Anna’s a frustrated artist but I never felt the real stakes of her stymied ambition nor any grief over the other major hurdle in her life (no spoiler), which could have been a source of ratetching tension. Even the ending leaves everything on too positive a note for everyone. I wanted retribution, a punishment from the gods, when all we get is silence.

Three and a half stars.

Thank you so much Carys what a terrifying book.

Loved the premise of this book.

I love my wife but not this much. This sorry keeps building and slowly builds into something is more than just hearing and talking with eachother. A brilliant ending.

Cannot wait for Carys next book.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, although I almost stopped reading it at the 25% point. I had a hard time liking the two main characters - Anna and Elijah. Anna is very passive and will go along with anything her husband Elijah says, and he is very controlling. He is a huge tech guy and has pretty much the entire house running with apps, much to Anna's chagrin. I didn't think I wanted to continue with the story of these two characters, but there was a mystery included in this story and my curiosity won out and I decided to continue. I am so glad that I did. This turned into a whirlwind of a book, and I ended up really liking Anna by the end of the book.

What first intrigued me about this book with the premise surrounding Anna and Elijah - what would happen if you and your spouse could have constant access to each others every thought, especially when you have secrets you want to keep hidden? Would it bring you together, or drive you apart? All of this can be realised by simply getting a chip implanted behind your ear. Given that Anna isn't nearly as keen to have the chip implanted as Elijah, there is animosity there, especially when Anna has side effects to the chip.

Carys build the tension and drama throughout the book, right up to the explosive conclusion. The last 25% of the book was absolutely riveting, and I couldn't put it down.

Although the book started on a low note for me, I thoroughly loved this book. It was a page turner that had my heart racing with each page. Highly recommend this book, but if you also find it challenging at the start just keep reading. You will be so glad you did.

Always On My Mind follows Anna and Elijash as they navigate their marriage using all the latest technology - including OneMind by the new company Unity.

While this book started out slow, I quickly became invested in the FMC's life and couldn't wait to find out what would happen next. This book kept me interested and on the edge of my seat. Without giving spoilers, I was absolutely blown away by what happened, and I wasn't expecting the ending at all. I will highly recommend this book!

Thank you to Random House UK and NetGalley for a free digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I love dystopian books. This is one that has left me thinking for some time after reading it - and for someone who often promptly forgets what happened in a book only days after reading that is a sure sign that it has had its impact on me.
Anna and Elijah are seemingly the perfect couple with the perfect house. Elijah works long hours but that gives Anna the time and space to paint in her 'shed' in the garden. So adoring of Anna is Elijah that as a 10th anniversary present he gives her an unimaginable surprise - they are both going to have the OneMind chip implanted, allowing them to hear each other's every thought! Not the surprise Anna is hoping for, but she is effectively persuaded/coerced into agreeing for reasons that become clearer as the book progresses. A really chilling tale which makes very clear the potential dangers of technology in some relationships - and not just the OpenMind chip that proves a horrifying means of everyday surveillance. *Some potential triggers for individuals in abusive relationships*
Thank you NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC

Would you have a chip implanted in your brain to be able to hear your partner’s every thought? I suspect it would be a hard no for most people.
But Anna, the main character of this book set in the not-too-far future, gets bullied into this new technology by her rich, tech-mad husband, Elijah for their 10th wedding anniversary. He’s already tracking her phone and has cameras all over their London house so he can watch her during the day when he’s at work, but this he feels “will make them as close as we can possibly be”.
And it goes as badly as one would expect, especially as both have secrets in their past they would not want the other knowing as Elijah’s need to control Anna grows.
Though annoyingly slow at times and, for me personally, with far too much detail of Anna's nausea after a reaction to the implant, it’s a fascinating concept for a thriller. One immediately wonders about the whole idea of constantly hearing a partner’s thoughts and if Anna’s idea of reciting nursery rhymes to keep Elijah out of her head would work.
Anna is a hard character to connect with and Elijah doesn’t feel fully fleshed out other than being emotionally abusive, but It’s a solid read which picks up quite well towards the end with the technology being the star of the show.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC.

“Always on My Mind” by Carys Green is a gripping thriller that seamlessly blends suspense with a thought-provoking glimpse into the future. From the very first page, the story draws you in with its intense pacing and unexpected twists. The author’s ability to build tension and keep readers on edge is remarkable, making it a hard book to put down.

The main character is especially relatable, with her flaws, doubts, and personal struggles that make her feel real and grounded. You find yourself rooting for her, even when the situation seems hopeless. This emotional connection is what sets the book apart from many thrillers and makes it more than just a fast-paced plot.

While the futuristic elements of the story are intriguing and add a fresh layer to the narrative, they don’t overshadow the emotional depth and human experience at the core of the story. The mix of technology and personal drama is handled well, making the story feel both current and forward-looking.

“Always on My Mind” is a must-read for anyone who loves a great psychological thriller with an insightful look at the future.

I purposely asked to read this book as it's a genre that I usually avoid - but not anymore. I was hooked from the start.. The characters.co dtsmtly changed showing weaknesses and strengths. I don't know if there are any other similar books on the market, but if I come across any I will certainly be reading them.

This original and compelling psychological thriller is based on the idea of having an implanted chip that enables you to tune in to your partner’s thoughts - a concept that has many potential outcomes and unintended consequences. With snippets of “customer reviews” between chapters, this book tells the story of Anna and Elijah, who get their implants on their ten year anniversary. Elijah’s motives seem clear to the reader from the start as he is a controlling character who is constantly keeping tabs on Anna. However, a malfunctioning chip due to the chip having been inserted too deeply, gives Anna access to Eli’s memories, making her witness to some dark secrets from his past.

I loved the concept and felt it had a lot of untapped potential (eg. Netflix series based on the clinic and some of these “customer reviews” developed into different stories). Anna and Elijah’s story portrayed a fairly typical psychological thriller trope and I felt that more could be made of the ethical aspect of the story.

This one was a bit of a mixed bag for me. The concept sounded so unique & intriguing but unfortunately, I just couldn’t stay engaged. While it was definitely different, I found myself skimming through it. The story felt predictable, the pacing was slow & I didn’t connect with Maddie or Elijah. Sadly, it just wasn’t for me.

You can hear his every thought. But he can hear yours too.

Anna and Elijah get One Mind implants for their tenth wedding anniversary at Elijah’s request. Big red flags for Anna who wasn’t keen but went along with it. The story follows them, along with close friends as they learn more about each other, but not in a good way.

The book is great, well written and a clever storyline. Both main characters have their secrets to hide, and safe to say, if I was in Anna’s position it would be a big old hell no! Took me a while to get into the book but absolutely flew through the last half as was totally hooked.