Sophie Was Here completely pulled me in from the start and kept me guessing all the way through. Just when I thought I had everything figured out, the story would twist in a direction I never saw coming. I loved that feeling of constantly second-guessing myself—it made the whole reading experience even more intense.

The atmosphere is eerie, and the pacing is spot on. Every character felt like they could be hiding something, and I never knew who to trust. I was hooked the whole way through, and every twist caught me off guard in the best way. If you enjoy twisty psychological thrillers that keep you guessing and deliver a truly surprising ending, this book is definitely worth picking up. It’s suspenseful, smart, and full of jaw-dropping moments.

Sophie vanished without a trace and the case went cold now years later there are signs that Sophie may still be alive or that someone knows more than they are saying.

This was another solid read by Kathryn Croft I was hooked from the start. A brilliant quick read thriller with lots of tension and some great twists.

I listened to this on audio and the story was really well read and kept me engaged though out the story.

Thank you to Netgalley, Bookouture and Kathryn Croft for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Fantastic book. I loved the storyline line, & the characters . Kept me up all night as I couldn't put it down⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This is an enjoyable read from Kathryn Croft, an authors whose name is synonymous with an excellent psychological thriller.

In this story, Emmy and Charlie relocate to the village Charlie grew up in. His family live in the village and have gifted Charlie and Emmy his childhood home. Emmy learns that in 2008, a girl, Sophie, went missing from the village. Emmy finds it strange that Charlie has never mentioned this, even more so given that Sophie and Charlie were in a relationship at the time. As this story plays out we learn a lot an about Charlie's family and indeed what happened to Sophie. As might be expected there are distinct timelines relating to past and present. Also with the clever use of smoke and mirrors, we discover that all is definitely not what it seems!

Another great story, well told. by this esteemed author.

My thanks to NetGalley, author and publisher for the opportunity to review this book in exchange for an advance copy.

One of my fav authors has once again written an terrific read.

I loved the characters and the plot twisted and turned in all directions.

The creepiness of Charlies countryside home gave me the chills and that's before I knew what would happen next.

A fabulous read and one to recommend..

So twisty and suspenseful! This book sure kept me guessing and I loved how the past and present were intricately woven together. You get little snippets at a time and it leaves you wanting more! So many shocking moments and uncovered secrets from the past that I could never have guessed!

Emmie moves with her boyfriend Charlie to his family’s countryside home—but things quickly take a dark turn. Villagers are whispering, the basement has creepy writing on the walls, and Charlie’s past is full of secrets he’s clearly not ready to share. As Emmie starts digging into the disappearance of his ex, Sophie, the tension ramps up fast.

The story alternates between Emmie in the present and Sophie (Charlie’s missing ex) in the past, and I loved how the mystery slowly unraveled through both timelines. Some twists I saw coming, others totally got me!

Super readable, well-paced, and just the right amount of creepy

I would like to thank Bookouture & NetGalley for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest and fair review

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This book was so twisted and full of so many secrets. I really enjoyed the premise of this book and how the events unfolded throughout. I could not wait to find out what happened to Sophie and how had harmed her. I felt so bad for that poor girl and could not believe the twists in this book and did not see that ending coming! This was a great thriller that was full of intrigue.

Sophie Was Here is a totally addictive psychological thriller that pulls you in from the very first page. Kathryn Croft tells a tense, twist-filled story of obsession, memory, and hidden truths. With an unsettling atmosphere and a plot that keeps you guessing, this is a gripping read that fans of dark domestic suspense won’t want to miss.

This is eerie and tense .... a great book page after page I read and didnt want to put it down. When charlie and Emmie move to the country where charlie grew up. After his parents had gifted them the old farmhouse it's run down and needs work.. charlie never wanted to move there. Why not? Does Emmie know charlie as well as she thinks ? Lots of i didnt see that coming moments! Would definitely recommend it

Loved the twists in this story! In this small town, there are so many secrets and people aren’t always what they seem. This was a good thriller with some very tense moments!

Great introduction that drew me in immediately! There was this not so subtle foreshadowing throughout the story but I was eager to find out if the family knew what happened to Sophie, were they all involved, why didn't the townspeople like her boyfriend's family from the beginning and what happened to the girl in the prologue; was she Sophie?! It had me hanging on the edge of my seat until the twisting end wondering if all my questions would be answered...and they were! I have read other books by this author and they've all been good but this one was definitely better!

I loved this book! The story had so many twists and turns, they kept me on the edge of my seat. I will definitely read more thrillers by this author.

This was my first read by Kathryn Croft and I loved it! So many twists and turns that actually made my head spin. I loved how the story unfolded, eventually switching between past and present and though that finally revealing bit by bit what really happened to Sophie and everyone else involved.
I loved getting to know Sophie and admire her determination to keeping her family safe and happy but still trying everything to reach her dreams. Vanessa was another character that I found very intriguing. How much pain can one person take before snapping? She too has to be admired for fighting back and revealing what happened.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for giving me the chance to dive into this story!

Sophie Was Here by Kathryn Croft
Holy buckets. This was intense from page one. The buildup only created more pressure until things exploded.

I loved how twisted this story was. The way the last was intertwined with the present. I love it when an author can curate the plot so deceitfully that you cannot guess who the bad guy is.

I loved Emmie. She was bold, and I loved getting to know her. I also liked Vanessa. She felt like someone who just needed to be seen, and I love that Emmie gave that to her.

I enjoyed the way the relationships felt authentic throughout this novel. Relationships are complicated, romantic or otherwise, and this story beautifully toggled the balance between good and evil.

I loved how this plot unfolded. Each page added more dimension to the story, and I was hooked.

Publication date: July 3, 2025
Publisher: Bookouture

🥹 WoW 🥹Sophie Was Here by Kathryn Croft was a excellent psychological thriller and so addictive. I was hooked from the very beginning, I was lucky to have the audiobook and book to review and I loved it. Sophie Was Here was a twisty throughout which made it a roller coaster read. Best of all, at had some great red herrings within it - which as very clever!
The ending was Superb. .. . . . .This audiobook - if you are looking for an audiobook to listen to was one of the best I have listened to this year and its a great holiday read especially if you are on a long flight.

I Highly recommend this to any mystery/thriller fan, it does not disappoint! 5 ⭐️ audiobook/book.

Big Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture and Bookouture Audio for my ARC's.

I have read and enjoyed many books by Croft and each one becomes my new favourite...at least until the next one.

It's an engaging and easily bingeable thriller. I was hooked from the prologue alone!

Weaving across dual timelines and narrated from multiple POV, Croft takes us on a twist strewn journey of secrets, lies and SOPHIE...because she was here and now she's gone!

An enjoyable slow burning suspense.

Thank you to NetGalley, Kathryn Croft, and Bookouture for the eARC. I’m a big fan of Kathryn Croft, and this one definitely delivers! A fast-paced whodunit with a chilling farmhouse setting that adds the perfect eerie touch. A must-read for thriller lovers!

I loved Sophie Was Here! It had everything I want in a thriller - an eerie old house, a small town full of secrets, and dual timelines that kept me hooked. I was flipping pages trying to figure out how Sophie’s past connected to Emmie’s present, and just when I thought I had it all figured out… I didn’t.

The creepy vibe was just right. It wasn't over the top, but enough to make you feel unsettled in the best way. And the twists? So good. I couldn’t put it down and finished it way too fast.

If you love twisty, atmospheric mysteries with a little emotional depth, definitely add this one to your list. I’ll be thinking about it for a while!

This is another fantastic thriller by Kathryn Croft. The writing is fast paced, and the characters are all intriguing. I raced through it, I’d definitely recommend this book.