2026 & 2027 Upcoming Releases
Spoiler-free ARC reviews of the most anticipated thriller and mystery releases.
127 days
You Made Me Do This
Jesse Q. Sutanto
Sienna Langley sold millions on the secret to a perfect marriage. Now, her own picture-perfect life is about to become her deadliest lie.
With devoted husband Colby, she's half of the internet's most adored couple. But their anniversary getaway to a luxurious Bali villa is anything but blissful.
A chilling letter from her 'Number One Fan' arrives. Cassidy, their too-attentive young butler, feels a little too close. And Colby's relentless romantic gestures only sharpen Sienna's dread.
When paradise shatters with a shocking tragedy, the resort whispers begin: Accident? Or something far more sinister? As secrets claw their way to the surface, it becomes horrifyingly clear. The only thing perfect about Sienna and Colby's marriage was the illusion itself.
Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for an advanced copy of this title.
This book is a quick, effortless read, but good writing cannot compensate for a subpar plot. The story alternates between a few different POVs in the present day with occasional glimpses into the past, yet the pacing frequently hits speed bumps due to unnecessarily long chapters that over-explain and over-detail things the characters are doing in place of anything of meaning actually happening. Part of the struggle stems from an overly stripped-down cast: beyond Colby, Cassidy, Sienna, and Liam from their past, there is virtually no one else involved. With so few players on the board, the narrative lacks depth, leaving the conflict entirely dependent on every single character lacking basic common sense and refusing to communicate like actual human beings.
Having such an isolated, unlikable group makes staying invested an uphill battle. Colby is exhausting to follow because he acts like a complete doormat, making it difficult to sympathize with him or care about his fate. Cassidy and Sienna offer little relief, coming across as thoroughly unlikable rather than compelling or morally complex. By the time the central twist arrived, the familiar setup made it completely expected rather than shocking.
If you like small-cast domestic thrillers, multiple POVs driven by miscommunication, and fast-paced, easy reads, then you may enjoy this book.
#NetGalley #YouMadeMeDoThis
134 days
While They Were Watching
A.R. Torre
A perfect Sunday afternoon in Beverly Hills. The most exclusive birthday party of the year. Then, four children vanish, shattering the illusion of idyllic wealth and flawless families.
As the clock ticks and the investigation intensifies, the meticulously crafted facades of privilege begin to crack. Marriages buckle under the pressure, exposing a dark underbelly of secrets, resentments, and desperate measures. Each family's reaction to the unthinkable loss raises more questions than it answers, revealing what they are truly willing to hide.
But the secrets aren't confined to the mansions' owners. The nannies, often overlooked and underestimated, carry their own pasts, fierce loyalties, and quiet desperation. Uncovering their untold stories becomes crucial to understanding the terrifying truth of what happened while everyone thought they were watching.
When perfection shatters, who is truly innocent, and who will finally be seen?
Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for an advanced copy of this title.
A.R. Torre consistently delivers sharp, high-stakes suspense, and While They Were Watching is no exception. The short chapters keep the narrative moving at a fast pace, and the overall vibe stays tense given the urgency of four missing children. There is a large cast of characters, but everyone feels distinct, making them easy to track as the story unfolds. While the characters feel relatable, my emotional investment stayed tied directly to the safety of the kidnapped kids. Instead of relying on an endless trail of red herrings, the plot builds a steady, pervasive sense of mystery right up until the central secret comes to light. The main twist lands with a satisfying punch, accompanied by a seemingly separate subplot that is equal parts shocking and deeply entertaining in how seamlessly it ties back into the main storyline. The overall structure and clever execution keep the narrative grounded throughout. If you like fast-paced mysteries, multi-POV suspense, and unexpected side plots, then you will enjoy this book.
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141 days
Someone Else's Daughter
Andrea Stewart
Ellie Campbell's life was a public spectacle, every intimate moment from her first period to her first love monetized by her influencer parents. She was a product, her childhood sold in snippets online. So she changed her name, severed ties, and vanished from the digital stage, desperate to reclaim a private existence.
But old habits die hard. From a distance, she still watched. When a chilling detail in her parents' latest video coincides with the disappearance of a family friend, a cold dread forces Ellie back into the spotlight. She rushes home, compelled by a single, desperate need: to protect her younger sister, Olivia.
What she finds is a perfect family facade cracking under pressure. Olivia is gone. Her parents claim she ran away, but Ellie knows better. Olivia would have come to her. As secrets unravel and the search intensifies, a grim discovery shatters any illusion of safety. Ellie must now confront the true cost of her online childhood, where the curated perfection hides a darkness far more sinister than she ever imagined.
Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for an advanced copy of this title.
Someone Else’s Daughter is told through Ellie's perspective as the story bounces between past and present. The setup hooks you early on with a promising premise, but once the initial intrigue settles the pacing hits a wall and struggles to regain traction. The central mystery gets buried under repetitive flashbacks that fail to move the plot forward, making the midsection feel like a chore to navigate. Instead of building tension, the timeline jumps feel like stalling tactics rather than deliberate narrative choices.
Subplots that should have enriched the character development ended up feeling disconnected from the primary arc. Digressions into Ellie's shoplifting habit and stories about her dog added extra noise without offering any substance or payoff to the core tension. While the eventual twist was solid enough to briefly spark interest, the execution fell flat due to an abrupt conclusion that wrapped up the who and the why far too quickly.
If you like dual-timeline structures and slow-burn mysteries then you may enjoy this book.
#NetGalley #SomeoneElsesDaughter
134 days
The Last Match
Jessa Maxwell
Fifty of the world's most glamorous influencers and celebrities descend upon the historic Windmist Hotel for 'The Last Match,' a luxury matchmaking retreat designed by the legendary Magnus McBride. Sunlit yoga, champagne toasts, and the promise of a perfect pairing await, billed as the ultimate escape where love is just a swipe away.
But beneath the polished façade, desperation simmers. A disgraced socialite seeks redemption, a fading artist yearns for a career comeback, and a glamorous YouTuber hunts for a hidden treasure, not just true love. Each guest arrives with a carefully curated persona and a private agenda, eager to leverage Magnus's near-mystical reputation to reshape their lives.
The dream shatters when the hotel owner is found dead at the base of a cliff. Every secret held sacred suddenly becomes a dangerous liability, and Magnus's final pairings begin to feel less like destiny and more like a death sentence.
With old scandals resurfacing and new betrayals brewing, one truth becomes chillingly clear: at Windmist, everyone has something to hide. Someone is willing to kill to keep their past buried, and no one is safe from 'The Last Match.'
Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for providing an advanced copy.
This is one of those books that demands to be read in a single sitting! The narrative jumps between several perspectives, moving at a steady, medium pace that never dips or drags. The short chapters keep the tension taut and ensure the story remains engaging from start to finish. Out of all the viewpoints, I found myself most invested in Lacy. Instead of falling into the usual romantic subplots, she is driven by the hunt for a compelling story for her YouTube channel, and she isn't afraid to be manipulative to get what she wants. That ruthless edge makes her a fascinating contrast to the rest of the cast, who appear so harmless by comparison.
The character development across the board is strong, anchoring the suspense in believable motivations. When the twists and secrets finally come to light, they unfold at a satisfying, measured pace rather than being crammed into a rushed information dump. The final reveals genuinely surprised me, and the entire plot wraps up seamlessly. If you like hidden agendas, multiple perspectives, and steady suspense, I highly recommend this book.
#NetGalley #TheLastMatch
120 days
Everything She Didn’t Say
Jane Casey
A dream holiday to an idyllic Irish clifftop cottage called Shadow House shatters for Ruth. She awakens alone, covered in someone else's blood, with her friend Maura vanished without a trace into the wild Atlantic air.
The initial shock leaves Ruth silent, a ghost haunting the scene of a terrible mystery. But young, determined Detective Farell finds a way to pierce through her trauma, uncovering a name – Maura – and a story of a recent, bitter fight between the two women.
Yet, as Farell digs deeper, a chilling discrepancy emerges: the locals swear they only ever saw one woman arrive at the cottage. Was Ruth truly a victim, a witness to an unspeakable act, or is her involvement in Maura’s disappearance far more sinister than she dares to admit?
Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for an advanced copy of this title.
Trying to piece together a mystery where everyone might be lying is exactly my kind of reading experience. The short chapters keep the story moving at a medium to fast pace, and the structure of jumping between past and present immediately pulled me in. I spent the entire time second-guessing every character. Ruth was a tough person to connect with. On the surface, she comes across as meek, but the further into the narrative I got, she just gave off a manipulative vibe that made it hard to trust her. It made for a fascinating, if somewhat frustrating, dynamic. On the flip side, the detective duo of Ben and Farrell really worked. They brought completely different energies to the case, and their partnership felt balanced and genuinely interesting to follow.
While the buildup was tense, the story just dragged a bit near the end, slowing the momentum down right when things should have been accelerating. But that final chapter completely redeemed the slower sections—it delivered an amazing note to close on.
If you like dual timelines, manipulative characters, and complex detective partnerships, then you will enjoy this book.
#NetGalley #EverythingSheDidntSay
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