thank you to NetGalley and the publishing team for early access to this title in exchange for an honest review.

the perfect summer read for fans of LM Chilton or Frieda McFadden. this book was fun. no, it wasn't that deep, but I still had a silly goofy time with this. I feel like my whodunnits have been either blatantly obvious or random twists that don't quite add up. the ending in here was actually refreshing in that it quite well done. I was surprised AND it did make sense. there were some plot gaps in here, but that's honestly fine with me. this book presented to me as a lovely summer popcorn read. it sought out to entertain me, not win literary awards. so I'd say it accomplished the task at hand

I want to thank @netgalley, R.G Belsky, Bonnie Traymore for selecting me as one of their ARC Readers , I love doing arc reviews especially for indie authors.

This thriller is the definition of being careful who you meet online and brings out the fears of online dating. I love that’s is from a female and male perspective of what it’s like to go on dates, what I admire about the main character Sonya is that instead of falling head over heels for all the men she is outing them for the liars, cheaters and bad people that they are, but that’s when things start to go astray, things get dark and things get suspicious, two men ends up dead but who is it and why is this all linked? I do feel sorry for these men though I mean it’s not their fault they ended up on a date with a sociopath

I’ll be posting a full review on the blog soon

I really enjoyed this one, I love Bonnie and her stories. It was fun, entertaining, thrilling and super fast paced.

Swipe was a fun read with an interesting premise. What if it's time to get revenge for all the creeps on dating sites? These men who have wives or who are cheating on a long-term partner or are over critical? Sonya sets out to spice up her love life by bringing nefarious men to ruin. But something goes wrong, a journalist is on to her schemes. Will she be exposed as the mastermind behind the downfall of these men?

Lots of twists and turns. This book kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. Definitely a 5 star must read. I recommend this book

I liked this psychological thriller exploring the deceptive and sometimes dangerous nature of online profiles. This novel focuses dating app profiles and what threatening ideas may be lurking behind an innocent appearing online presence.

The narrative is seen from different points of view. Sometimes readers revisit the same scene from the different viewpoints. As a psychological thriller, readers are aware of much the various characters are thinking. There is some serious suspense near the end of the book and a few well timed twists spaced throughout, otherwise it is a plot that moves long at a consistent pace.

One pet peeve I have is a character experiencing a frightening dream that is not set in italics. The authors did that here. Other than that, this is a good psychological thriller that should make every reader think twice about mindlessly believing an online profile.

I received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My comments are an independent and honest review.

An exciting and genuine page-turner!

SWIPE, a new psychological thriller, is an exciting and genuine page-thriller by R. G. Belsky and Bonnie Traymore that absolutely grabbed me from the start and refused to let go. When an ill-conceived confrontation with a cheating husband masquerading as an eligible bachelor goes sideways, a young woman flees an accident scene rather than call 911 for assistance. While she is sweating it out, wondering if the police are going to show up on her doorstep, across town, an online journalist working on a lifestyle story about dating apps inadvertently stumbled upon the story and begins to speculate about the police’s acceptance of its accidental nature.

Sonya kicks off the story with a shocking confession. Her actions start out, if not innocently enough, at least with good intentions, colored with a dose of retribution. However, she’s naïve to think her pseudo-vigilante actions will make a difference.

Told from dual points of view, those of Sonya and Jake, readers are privy to the inside track of their thoughts and emotions. Their backstories are slowly revealed, giving additional layers to the narrative and what drives them to enter into a dating app. As the story unfolded, the authors kept me on the edge of my seat with plot twists and turns. But honestly, the breathtaking opening of the book floored me, and I was riveted to my reading chair for the rest of the evening as the drama played out.

With its stunning beginning and relatable characters, I recommend SWIPE to readers who enjoy psychological thrillers.

Thankyou to both Net galley as well as Books Go Social for the opportunity to read the ARC of this book.
In this mystery thriller, the pitfalls of online dating and its dangers are outlined in a concise and thorough manner as well as the fragility of the human psyche in people who seem composed and normal at first glance only to be unhinged and psychotic deep down when things don't go their way.
The story was comprised of multi POVS throughout with the main character being treated cruelly and towards the crux of the book followed by someone whom she is connected to due to her job but doesn't know in person at all until her life is put in danger. It was a fast paced and suspenseful plot, comprised of multi layered settings which added depth and mystery to the story as a whole.
In terms of the relationship dynamics, I feel it taught the main character of Sonya not to trust people on face value as well as the importance of maturity and having a more critical and realistic outlook when dating and on life and its ups and downs in general.
It was an enjoyable and gripping read from start to finish.

I absolutely enjoyes reading this. Will definitely be recommending. Kept me really hooked I'll love to reread again

So twisted! Sonya is looking for revenge for bad online dates and Jake is doing a report on online dating when he thinks a killer is targeting cheaters online. So creepy!

Swipe got my attention in the NetGalley catalog with its riveting description: online dating gone bad. We are not strangers to dating apps and the dangers of meeting someone for the first time.
Sonya decides to wants to get revenge on sketchy guys she meets on her dating app. When one of them falls to their death in her presence, she realizes she has gone too far.
Jake Parker is a writer whose given an assignment to go under cover and make a click-bait story about dating apps.
When another married man on this app is murdered, Jake and Sonya must race against time to find out who the deranged psychopath is.
I enjoyed this thriller because it was quick and tense. I also liked Jake and Sonya's chemistry, as it was an added bonus for a psychological thriller. I've never read this author before and look forward to what she puts out next.
I was guessing all the way to the end of who the murderer could be. The dating app element added additionally suspense since I'm no stranger to dating apps. I will be staying away from dating apps moving forward.

Both authors have impressive credentials when you look them up, though their names were unfamiliar to me, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. What I found was a quirky, spirited, and easy-to-read story centered around dating apps and the darker possibilities that come with them when they fall into the wrong hands.

Despite the topic, the book had a surprisingly cozy feel to it. One of the authors clearly has a real affection for the Hudson River area—the way it’s described brings the setting vividly to life.

The story strikes a nice balance: it’s equal parts funny and serious, with touches of romance and moments that are genuinely a bit chilling.

A MUST READ !!

Such a good thriller !! And I will recommend this to anyone and everyone !!

Wow !!

A killer is on the loose...and on a dating app! This story is told in the dual perspective of the woman seeking revenge on cheating husbands and a journalist who is hungry to solve who the murderer is. Reading this gave me Sex and the City vibes...with the added bonus of a killing spree. A great companion movie for this read is Heart Eyes. If you want to read a fun thriller, you will want to read Swipe! However it may make you think twice about downloading a dating app...

Stopped at 22% and skimmed the rest.
Why I picked this up:
The premise. I love a dating gone wrong trope and the 'moral' serial killer angle.

Why I DNF'ed: It's like bad acting on page
Clunky writing style. Dialogue was stiff and unnatural like characters are explaining things for the reader's benefit (and like we are super unaware of how the internet works). A cop that's low-key never heard of dating apps before. Awkward info-dumps. Everything is written to be dramatic even when literally nothing is happening. Convenient plot points with little logic or clues to follow. Long, over-explained monologues. Very tell-not-show. Read like point form notes expanded into sentences. One-dimensional characters

📚 Format: Advance Reader’s Copy from BooksGoSocial and NetGalley

This is my first read of this author and I highly enjoyed it. I went in not really knowing what to expect and I was pleasantly surprised.

Easy, and a Fast Pace Read!

Thriller story with lots of twist, Sonya who is looking for a love interest on this dating app and she meets a number of bad dates. She decides to get revenge based on all the bad dates she's had and Jake who is a journalist figures something isn't right about the entire situation.

This book has a lot of twist to it, and even though it started off slow, it turned out to be a really good book with a lot of twist. The story was kinda easy to figure out. ☺️

We need to stay away from those dating apps 🫣

Thank you Netgalley for the providing me with this book in exchange for my honest review.

I couldn't put this down! The mystery and suspense had me hooked the entire time, I couldn't stop reading. The ending was shocking and satisfying. I had so many guesses as to who the killer actually was and none of them were correct. I love a good plot twist! This was such a good book and I cannot recommend it enough!

Goodness me, this was such a good book. Highly entertaining. Would definitely recommend to others, that's for sure!

I wanted to love this book, and at the start I did but about midway through it lost me.

The hook was brilliant and sounded right up my alley. I loved the intrigue and felt it was fast paced but in a good way. Unfortunately, I found the last third of the book really disappointing. It felt at times, like it was written by someone else in comparison to the first half. The descriptions became longer and more onerous and the "villain" was not developed enough for the motive to make sense.

I wouldn't recommend this book but I would read another for the potential alone.