This suspenseful novel has such good potential but it took some time to really find it's footing.

From the beginning the writing felt simple and choppy. The sentences were short and lacked depth which really made it a challenge to connect with the characters or to truly form an idea of the plot. There were practically no descriptive sentences or details which created an unstable character development for me. It genuinely felt like a list was being checked instead of ensuring that I, as the reader, was pulled into the story.

Another frustration was romance aspects that sprung up out of nowhere. A few characters met, looked at each other, and then became obsessed with each other? I genuinely thought that I had missed something and even went back to re-read. Romance was oddly placed, felt forced, and wasn't very believable with the context of the story.

While there were some hiccups, the second half of the book really picked up. Unexpected twists and turns, viewpoints that weren't offered from characters coming to fruition. Even though I had suspected who the perpetrator was, the last 30-60 minutes of the book was a true page-turner for me.

In the end, the book became much easier for me to read. If the beginning had been stronger with more depth in the writing, this easily would've been a 5-star read for me.

Five years ago, Amy left for university and vanished without a trace. Five years later, after all leads were exhausted, her sister Fiona is still determined to find out what happened and has taken up residence where Amy had once rented a room. Under an assumed name, she puts together the pieces of her sister’s life until, ultimately, she discovers an unnerving and complicated truth.

Ann Girdharry knows a thing or two about writing a good thriller and this is no exception. With well-defined characters and well-described settings, I Know You Saw Her reads well and holds a pace that moves quickly, stumbling only on occasion.

I loved all the twists and turns. Every time I thought I had it figured out, the author threw in a curveball and I was left wondering what is going on here? There is an undercurrent of suspense that ebbs and flows from character to character, slowly building into one explosive conclusion that bombards you from multiple fronts.

With that said, I thought – at first – the book seemed somewhat predictable. In fact, at times, I felt I knew the responsible party and got frustrated because the protagonist seemed to be so clueless. Bear with that frustration. It’s worth it, because I promise you, there’s much more to the story.

The interesting thing is that I had several scenarios in place of what I believed could have happened. However, the author set so many characters up as potential villains, it was difficult to know exactly which path, if any, was correct. Throughout the book we see that each character holds secrets of their own, and while their storylines may seem independent, they all come together in the end. Turns out, some of my theories fit into the master plan, but not how I imagined. No spoilers here. Just know that all roads lead to Amy and everything is important.

The book is told from two perspectives. While I appreciate that, I wish it would have been divided into parts because I find the number of chapters between the two perspectives to be a little confusing. I had to completely shift gears once we shifted narrators. Once we shifted back, I had to remember where I’d left off with the first narrator. The fact that I was constantly interrupted while reading may have contributed to this as well.

I read this book in four days and that’s only because life happened and I had to put it down. From the beginning I was hooked and I stayed that way through the entire book. It’s one thing after another and after another until it all comes together in a major way. I love thrillers, from Frieda McFadden to Tana French, and this one did not disappoint. If you are into thrillers, or just looking for something new, read this book. You may think you know what happens, but trust me, you don’t.

I feel as though this book really built up a suspense narrative only for it kind of to be a letdown. The final reveal felt very blah.

One word gripping... If you’re looking for atmosphere, drama and suspense, then this is definitely book for you!

This book was totally unexpected and explosive, but you’ll need to read it to find out why! I was glued to my kindle all evening until I finished it and devoured it in one sitting! I never expected the ending at all totally shocked me!

The blurb drew me in immediately I couldn’t put it down! This was a wonderful 5 star read! Love, love, loved it!