A quick, twisty read with an interesting premise, but it didn’t fully hook me. Enjoyable in the moment, but not especially memorable. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

First and foremost, thank you to Netgalley and BooksGoSocial for providing this ARC copy in exchange for my honest review

·̩̩̥͙＊*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚＊·̩̩̥͙·̩̩̥͙＊*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚＊·̩̩̥͙·̩̩̥͙＊*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚＊·̩̩̥͙·̩̩̥͙＊*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚＊·̩̩̥͙·̩̩̥͙＊˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚＊·̩̩̥͙·̩̩̥͙＊

⚝ Rating ⚝: 1✩ / 5✩’s

⚝ Review ⚝: Seems I may be in the minority on this one, but I believe for the first time *ever* I am saying I absolutely cannot stand this book to the point I was having physical reactions to the characters.

Now, obviously this is only my opinion and many people very much enjoyed the book, reading over other reviews, but for me, neither of the characters had any sort of redeeming quality.

Sonya was boring, bland, flat, and it seemed the only part of her character that was important (to the other characters) was her looks, which was a major theme and drove me up the wall.

Jake...I absolutely despised everything about Jake's character. A dudebro that thought he was charming, but was arrogant, smarmy, and rude. The key parts of his personality? Complaining about not being a 'big time reporter anymore' and thinking about how everyone else looks. Again, a theme.

I got very tired of the way every character was so wrapped up in how everyone else around them looked (such as Jake meeting a woman who was recently widowed and the only thing he could really think about her was she was plain looking and not nearly as good looking as the woman he met on a date a few days prior).

As for the theme around looks, it felt like every other page had either Jake or Sonya stopping to spend a ridiculous amount of time caring how they look or how their peers look. It got old really fast.

And then there was the way the authors talked about online dating/dating apps. This read like dating apps were a new thing, not like it was being published in 2025. We all know what dating apps are, what swiping is, and how it all works. No need to keep rehashing it. Move on. And the way they represent people who use dating apps? All desperate? All sad? All lonely? All ridiculous? Talk about insulting to people who have had success in finding life long partners, and really, anyone who uses dating apps at all.

The book was boring and frustrating, which was sad because the synopsis actually sounded interesting, but this isn't a book I would recommend.

⚝ Representation ⚝: N/A

⚝ TWs ⚝: Murder, Death, Sexism

Great book with a twisty plot and believable characters. Ill be checking out more from this author.

First time reading a book by these authors. I must say they did not disappoint. I could not put this book down. It was such a page turner. Love how you see the point of view from both main characters Sonya and Jake. The transitions were amazing and you are able to follow along easily. The suspense and twist had you wishing for more and staying up late to continue reading. It emphasizes how people are vulnerable and not to believe everything you hear or see. Everyone has some kind of traumatic experience that we all deal with differently. I love the way the authors incorporate the struggles people feel about therapy and mental health illnesses. They show how people are hesitant to get help and how you should not be ashamed to get help. At the end of the day, honesty is the best route to take when you are put in a tough situation. Highly recommend for those who love psychological thrillers, true crime and mystery.

Thank you, NetGalley, the authors and the publisher, for the advance copy for an honest review.

Good, solid first couple of chapters that engage you to want to keep reading. The more I read I didn't want to put this book down. There are POVs from both the main characters, Sonya and Jake. So, it was easy to follow along. This book was definitely a big surprise to me.

Swipe by Bonnie Traymore felt like it was written for anyone who’s ever been burned by modern dating—or questioned just how much we trust the people we meet online. I found myself immediately drawn into Sonya’s story: she’s not your typical thriller heroine. She’s raw, reactive, and painfully real. After one too many awful dates, her breaking point sets off a chain of events that had me glued to the page. On the flip side, Jake Parker’s storyline added a deeper emotional thread. He’s not just chasing a story—he’s chasing redemption. The way their paths start to intertwine gave the book a steady build of tension that never let go.

What really hit home for me was how Swipe taps into that eerie sense of vulnerability we all feel when we put ourselves out there—especially online. The writing is fast-paced without sacrificing depth, and the characters linger in your head long after the final chapter. There were moments that made me think, “What would I have done in her shoes?” and others that had me holding my breath. If you love thrillers with flawed, relatable characters and twists grounded in today’s digital world, Swipe is one of those stories that grabs you early and doesn’t let go.

✍️ 2 Authors / Dual first person POV (f/m)
♀️ Likeable female main character
♂️ The male was.. fine.. nothing special, but fine
🌹 Dating app
❤️ Instalove (eww lol)
🔍 I guessed the twist/whodunnit early on, but it was good to see it play out
😌 Predictable but satisfying

Despite living in the horrors of everyday online dating (truly, if I had a dollar for every man holding a fish or quoting The Office), I seem to love reading books about girlies who have it way worse on the apps.

Swipe is fast, messy, and addictive. The FMC Sonya is totally unhinged and Jake is the classic washed-up journalist with a shot at redemption (and maybe a little romance). I was into their dynamic, the suspense, and the whole “is she actually killing people or..........?”

Fun and chaotic and just twisty enough to keep you hooked til the end.

Thanks to BooksGoSocial and NetGalley for the ARC!

Thank you Netgalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I really love a thriller, and especially when it's a bit of a headscratcher.

This book felt a little different to normal and I really enjoyed that the characters had you questioning their motives alongside the investigation. I felt like this was really well written. I think the main characters were both unreliable but this made me enjoy it an awful lot more. I loved how the story unfolded, the side characters were all relevant to the story (which is also another plus for me), and the ending also packed a punch!

This one was a real page turner!

Swipe by R.G. Belsky & Bonnie Traymore is a fast paced, easy read about a dating app thriller.

The chapters are told from the pov of either Sonya or Jake. Sonya has had enough of bad dates and decides to teach a lesson to the sketchy guys shes meeting on dating apps. But when she confronts one, and he falls to his death, she realizes things have gone to far. Meanwhile Jake, a writer gies undercover to make a story about dating apps. When Jake hears abouta married man on a dating app getting murdered, he begins go suspect that there may be a serial killer targeting cheaters. Eventually Sonya and Jake swipe right on each other, but will it end in love or murder?

Thank you R.G. Belsky, Bonnie Traymore and team for partnering with NetGalley. I received an advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion and review.

This was a very entertaining read! I really enjoyed the plot, the characters, the setting.... Well everything! Really recommend if you are looking for a fast-paced thriller.

This is an enjoyable read but not one I will remember. It felt a bit undeveloped when it came to the characters. If you like twists, this is a book for you.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to read this ARC. All opinions are my own.

The premise was interesting and the plot pulled me in right away. A woman with unfortunate dating app experience and a journalist writing about the dating app were fun characters to follow.
While the plot was gripping, the character actions and motivations were not very fleshed out and fell flat, which took away some fun from the reding experience.

This is a fast-paced, tech-savvy thriller that keeps you guessing with its clever twists and modern themes. The storyline about social media, privacy, and the dangers lurking online felt super relevant and added a fresh edge to the mystery. The characters are interesting and well-developed, making it easy to get caught up in their journey as they try to uncover the truth. My only small critique is that a few of the technical details and plot developments felt a bit rushed, which sometimes made it harder to follow the more complex parts. But I still think it’s a highly engaging read with plenty of suspense. Perfect for anyone who loves thrillers that explore the darker side of technology and social media. Definitely a book I’d recommend to fans of modern mysteries!

An enjoyable, engaging read. Loved the quick page turning chapters which kept it moving at a really good pace and made me want to keep reading.

I found this book to be an enjoyable read. The story kept me engaged from start to finish and had some moments that really stood out. Overall, it offered an entertaining reading experience.

The plot was okay, but it felt kinda meh at times.
I can’t totally put my finger on it, but something was missing — I just wanted more. The characters made some ridiculous choices, which pulled me out of the story a bit. That said, it definitely makes you think twice before opening a dating app again. Creepy in a very modern way.

I'm giving this three stars based on vibes. It's a delicious popcorn thriller. That said, some of it is just not well-written. Also the size of Jake's ego is UNREALLLLL. I don't know if he was supposed to be intentionally unlikeable but I did not enjoy him.

As far as being poorly written, it just felt rushed. I don't think the police would've opened up a homicide investigation based on the info provided.

Without giving away any spoilers this book had me hooked from the very beginning and I devoured it in one sitting. In the modern era of social media and dating, it is very common to meet someone online and build a life together, which is what Sonya was trying to do. The problem is that Sonya encounters a barrage of bad luck with these men, so she is slowly losing hope. That fate is sealed when she finds out one of the men completely lied about his whole life and is married with kids. She "runs" into him on a hiking trail and bad becomes worse when he plummets to his death. Now she really has to give up the online dating scene in fear of this death coming back to her as the blame. Que the well-seasoned journalist who is tasked with writing a story on how the dating apps function and why they are all the rage in today's world. The only way to do that is to jump in nose first and experience it first hand. Do they end up connecting, of course they do. Do they suspect the other person has ulterior motives, also yes. You have to read this one to find out what happens but I promise you won't be disappointed. Thank you Netgalley for allowing me the opportunity to read and review this book prior to it's release.

Swipe is a psychological thriller with dual POV. We read from the POV of Sonya and Jake. Sonya has decided to find love with the help of dating apps, however, she had not had the best luck with the dates that she was matched with. Jake is a successful journalist, who is not happy at his current job, and is assigned to write an article about dating apps. To further investigate the subject of dating apps, he decides to sign up and stumbles upon a series of accidents that are occurring to some of the men in the dating app.

Overall, this book was an excellent read. The storyline had me on the edge of my seat and I just wanted to know how the story was going to end.

Thank you BooksGoSocial for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.