This had me from page one and I had to finish it the same day. The Interloper is a total page turner for me. The characters were layered and interesting, and I really enjoyed trying to figure out what connected them all through their flashbacks. The twists just keep coming and so well written! If you like suspenseful, character-driven stories that keep you engaged until the very end then I definitely recommend this one!
Thank you NetGalley for an advanced copy!

What an addicting psychological thriller! It was so well written I felt like I was there sitting among the characters feeling nervous and desperate. Terrifyingly suspenseful, I couldn’t stop reading as my heart would be pounding worried what would happen next. I really liked Harper as she was relatable to me but all 3 main characters are so well developed throughout the book. This is a book I will continue to think about and definitely read again.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Review will be posted on Instagram and Amazon on pub day and links added to NetGalley.

The Interloper was a total page turner for me.
I got pulled in right away and couldn’t wait to see how everything unfolded. The characters were layered and interesting, and I really enjoyed trying to figure out what connected them all through their flashbacks. The twists were well-timed and kept me guessing without feeling overdone. If you like suspenseful, character-driven stories that keep you engaged until the last page, I definitely recommend this one!
Thank you NetGalley, the author and the publisher for an advanced copy!

3.5 stars rounded up
If you like the tv show survivor or traitors, you will love this! It’s about 13 strangers bought to an undisclosed location to play anthill. It took a bit to get into the story but it has an interesting plot. I enjoy the twist and it was a good psychological thriller!

Will def be reading other books by this author.

Thank you NetGalley for the eARC in exchange of my honest review

I was intrigued by the premise, and the story started out strong. There was mystery and suspense. The characters were interesting. The POV character was so manipulative which made this game that much more riveting. As I got closer and closer to the end, however, things started falling apart. The story reached and unbelievability I couldn't hang on with.

Absolutely thrilling read!! I was hooked from page 1 and struggled to put it down

The writing is insane! I felt the characters felt like actual people in front of me, it was so in depth

I’m sorry to say this, but the book felt about a hundred pages too long (at least for me). The beginning was engaging and full of promise, but by the midpoint it started to drag. I also struggled to connect with any of the characters, which left me with little emotional investment when major events unfolded. I had expected something more psychologically driven, but the ending didn’t deliver the impact I was hoping for, in fact, it came across as rather over the top. Overall, it’s a great concept, but the execution just wasn’t for me unfortunately.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

I mostly loved this.

If, like me, you like survival game books (or survival type reality TV), there's a ton to like here. You have a group of characters who all agree to play a game. Naturally, things aren't exactly what they seem.

I liked our main character - she's manipulative enough without being unlikeable. I also found our other players had some interesting depths. And I was highly curious to find out exactly what was going on.

And...that's the part I didn't love so much. I do think most people will find this clever. It's just for me, the logic started to fall apart for me. It's definitely an interesting concept, though.

All in all, I really enjoyed the book and would read the author again.

* ARC via Publisher

In my opinion, this book had a lot of potential. A creepy plot and an interesting idea of a game.
The characters are quite realistic and flawed, which makes them easier to feel relatable to.
But the writing threw me off constantly. I personally didn't clique with the narrative execution.
It might work better with other readers. Sadly, it didn't with me.

This book had me on edge from the very first chapter. The writing creates such a vivid sense of place and mood that I felt completely absorbed. I kept telling myself I’d read just one more chapter, but it was impossible to put down.

Thank you for the opportunity to preview The Interloper. Imagine a game where if you win all your wishes come true.
Three people begin a mysterious game. Cut off from your life, interviewed to join, and conditions that seem strange.
Who and why is behind this challenge and who will win, or is there a winner….
Started slow but keep going it got better. Good read. 3 stars

A fun and unique thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat the entire ride. This was one where I really didn’t know what was going to happen next!

3.5* rounded up

'The Interloper' by Hannah Patterson is an enjoyable debut with a gripping concept - think The Traitors but with darker secrets and higher stakes. A group of strangers to brought together to play 'Anthill', a game they cannot quit but for the winner(s) will result in a prize that will allow their widest dreams to be fulfilled.

I found the story a little slow to get going but the central mystery builds well with plenty of secrets, lies, twists and thrills. It leads to an interesting reveal that ties together much of the earlier confusion and was not one that I saw coming.

I did find the reveal of main villain to be irritating but their role definitely made sense in hindsight. I also didn’t feel especially connected to most characters apart from Ray, but again, the reveal goes some way to explaining that distance I felt. Some actions along the way also strained believability but yet again it seemed more logical once the truth is out.

Overall I found this to be a really solid and intriguing debut. I love a game gone wrong concept and tied with the psychological thriller elements it made for a fun read with a great premise and satisfying payoff.

Thank you to NetGalley and Köehler Books for a digital review copy of "The Interloper" in exchange for my honest and voluntary review.

I was very intrigued by the premise of this book - 3 strangers who’ve been invited to participated in a mysterious game by a billionaire promising to fulfil their deepest desires should they win.

Harpers first chapter drew me in with the mystery surrounding a particular event in her last and left me wanting to know more.

The book started slow and I did find myself wondering when it would pick up. The slow start was worth it as it began to pick up and get creepy. I wasn’t expecting the reveal which I enjoyed.

Overall I enjoyed the read once the story began to pick up

Overall, I enjoyed this! It was a good story and was well written

It was a slow start but I ended up appreciating that, and it was creepy in a good way!

Thank you for the ARC copy , I’m excited to read more from this author

I was invested in this storyline and enjoyed the way this was written, it worked well in this universe and thought the feel worked in the genre. The characters were so well written and enjoyed the overall way they worked in this. I thought the plot was so well written and glad it worked overall. Hannah Patterson wrote this well and I'm excited to read more in from the author.

The plot was enticing but the writing let it down at every opportunity.

I think this really could have potential as a story, just not yet.

I enjoyed this! It wasn't the best prose, but I was interested in the concept and wanted to find out what was going to happen.