How did the faithful friendship for twenty years between Ivy and Jane turn into hostility and hate? And how far would each mom go to protect their family?
This thriller is full of surprises and suspense. I was hooked from the beginning all the way to the shocking ending!

Thank you to NetGalley and Inkubator books for the eARC.

A twisty ride and full of toxic relationships. This book was fast paced and fun, I really enjoyed it.

Wow. This captured my interest right away. Great story. Couldn’t believe the twists and turns and the things I didn’t see coming. I loved the ending.

What a wild ride this book was. Crazy things just kept happening and when you thought it was winding down, you got another surprise! I loved the different POVs in this story because you really got to see where each character was at in their journey and the inner workings of their minds. I would definitely read another book by this author.

YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE DONE THAT was a fast paced thriller that captured my attention from the start. The story was relatable to today and things that often happen. I would say this is one her best works yet. Overall, this was a winner and I highly recommend getting yourself a copy.

This was a really good psychological thriller! We have two families who have been friends for over 20 years, ever since their sons attended the same preschool. Brad and Caleb, the now adult sons, go skiing in Wyoming and only Brad returns. We now have two Moms, once best friends, each in full Mama Bear mode. One wanting answers for her missing son and the other mother protecting hers. So many good twists and turns and I had to know what happened. Trust me, it won't be what you think! The story does start off slowly and none of the characters are very likeable, but stick with it, it's a good one! This is my first book from this author, and I cannot wait to start another one!

Thank you to #NetGalley, Liz Alterman and Inkubator Books for this ARC. All opinions are my own.

I will post my review to Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Instagram and other retail and social media sites upon publication day of March 23, 2025.

Thank you to NetGalley and Inkubator Books for this arc in exchange for an honest review.

The blurb of this book struck my interest and when I started it I was not prepared for it to be as good as it was. We follow the story of two families that are linked together by their mothers and children. This shows how well do you really know your best friend or what they are capable of. I loved how it was filled with suspense and kept building. The multiple POVs actually helped it come together. Some dark moments but that didn't bother me. While they were not jaw dropping, I guessed one twist but the others I did not see coming. I really enjoyed this book and have to add this author to my list.

You Shouldn't Have Done That kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. The premise of a decades-long friendship being torn apart when tragedy strikes is so compelling, and the tension between Jane and Ivy was palpable. As their sons’ disappearance becomes more mysterious, I was constantly questioning who could be trusted and what secrets were being hidden. The shifting dynamics between the characters were fascinating, especially as old loyalties fell apart. I loved how the story explored the lengths a mother would go to protect her child, even if it meant destroying someone else’s life. The twists were gripping, and the emotional intensity had me hooked. A solid four stars—this book kept me hooked with its suspense, complex relationships, and moral dilemmas.

This was a really great thriller that focused around the friendship dynamic of two families who had been linked for years. It had an insight into toxic friendships and how dangerous these can be, and the consequences of this. I liked the way it was written from the perspective of different characters, and felt this kept building the suspense within the book.
I liked the way that it wasn’t just one possible outcome and the twists and turns kept you hooked and guessing.
The use of social media as a key theme made it feel really modern and relatable. It was a really easy read, and hooked me in straight away! A great read all round.

This is a thriller following two families who have been friends for around 20 years and what happens to them when their two sons go skiing, but only one returns.

The storyline definitely kept me interested as I was keen to know what had happened and who was involved and I didn’t guess any of the twists in advance so those are signs of a good thriller.

However I found most of the characters extremely unlikeable and as someone who is very character focused and who likes to connect with characters and route for them this made me feel a bit untethered.

The story is written in multiple POV which I did really enjoy and which i thought worked well for this book as it kept you interested the whole time.

I’m still not sure what to make of the ending, it felt a little unsatisfying to me, but that is probably based on my own preferences. Personally I would have liked to see the ending that was hinted at.

Overall it’s an interesting thriller with multiple pov’s that I did enjoy as I didn’t see the twists coming.

mind-bending psychological thriller that keeps you questioning everything. The story follows [protagonist’s name], whose life spirals out of control after [inciting incident]. As paranoia sets in, reality blurs, and the line between truth and deception vanishes.

None of the characters were all that likeable, but I still wanted to know what they were going to do next. The twists weren't jaw dropping, but the story was still fast paced and there was a lot happening.

Two families that have been friends for years have been put to the test when their sons (Cal and Brad) go skiing together and only one returns. The moms who are also best friends find themselves at odds as everyone starts blaming one another.

When I tell you this was a juicy story, I am not exaggerating! I absolutely loved this book. You have the domestic drama vibe but also with lots of unexpected twists and turns! You’re constantly wondering what will happen next as each character surprises you. Definitely a must read!

At its heart, this psychological thriller explores the complex dynamics of friendship, motherhood, and the lengths people will go to protect their families. The story centers on two women, Jane Whitaker and Ivy Chapman, who have maintained a twenty-year friendship since their sons, Cal and Brad, attended preschool together. What begins as a tale of enduring friendship takes a dark turn when their sons go skiing in Wyoming, but only Brad returns home.

Alterman masterfully builds tension by asking the central question: How far will each mother go to protect her family? The answer proves both disturbing and compelling. What sets this thriller apart is its focus on the psychological aftermath of loss rather than just the mystery itself.

The narrative unfolds through multiple viewpoints, creating a rich tapestry of perspectives that adds layers of complexity to the central mystery. While some readers note that the multiple viewpoints mean "there's a lot going on," Alterman skillfully weaves these threads together into a cohesive and compelling whole.

"You Shouldn't Have Done That" is a masterfully crafted psychological thriller that combines intricate plotting with deep emotional resonance. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Liane Moriarty, and Sally Hepworth, this book proves that sometimes the deadliest enemies are the ones we once called friends.

PUB DATE: 03/25/25🦋

You Shouldn’t Have Done That - Liz Alterman ✨

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Now this is what I call a psych thriller. Two families that have been life long friends really show the toxic relationships in this story. It really shows how deep family loyalty will run when put to the test. Twist after twist, I could never guess what would happen next. Great read!

It’s a twisted tale of toxic friendships. But also has some twists and turns that has you wondering what actually happens until close to the end of the book. I didn’t want to put it down. I was constantly wondering what was going on and thought I knew who did it until the end. Also not a fan of Em as she seems to only care about the views. But still it’s a good book.
Highly recommend to anyone who likes thrillers/ mystery/ suspense books.
Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to get this as an ARC and able to review and read this book early.

You Shouldn’t Have Done That had me hooked from the start. I devoured this thriller in one sitting. Brad and Cal had been friends since early childhood and were living out in Wyoming together in adulthood. They went skiing and Brad left injured and Cal seemingly disappeared. There were many twists and turns throughout this book. It was quite a roller coaster of a ride to read. It was a story of family ties and explored the dynamics of struggling family relationships, strained family-friend rivalries/ friendships. I was able to figure a few of the twists out but some of them I did not quite see coming. I recommend this thriller if you are interested in a quick page turner with multiple twists and turns. I loved this Liz Alterman’s book and I’d love to read more of her writing!

3.5 star rating! ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

Thank you NetGalley and Inkubator Books for allowing me to read this e-arc early.This story shows you how far a family might go to protect their children. Secrets come out and the the twists keep coming.You will not want t0 stop reading it.

You shouldn't have done that.

It was okay, the first few chapters dragged a little in my opinion, but once the story got to rolling it was good. A nice thriller with some messed up toxic mothers at the height of it.

Thank you to Netgalley and publishers for the e-ARC

This is a story of two families who are long time friends. Tragedy strikes which leaves only one son from one family returning from their ski trip. It is told in multiple POVs, which rather was confusing to me. I also found a lot of the characters not likeable. If you are a fan of thrillers, then you may enjoy this book.

Thank you to NetGalley, Inkubator Books, and Liz Alterman for this e-ARC in exchange for my honest review!