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From USA Today bestselling and Edgar and Shamus Award-winning author Alison Gaylin comes a slick, riveting, and all too frighteningly plausible tale of psychological suspense where a single mother is desperate to protect her family as they become targets of a group of violent conspiracy theorists.
Meg Russo was behind the wheel when it happened. She and her husband Justin were driving their daughter Lily to Ithaca College, the family celebrating the eighteen-year-old music prodigy’s future. Then a car sidled up beside them, the young men inside it behaving erratically. The Russos’ car went off the road, and Justin didn’t survive the accident.
Four months later, Meg works to distract herself from her grief, reopening her small local bookstore. But soon after returning to work, bizarre messages and visitors begin to arrive, with strangers threatening Meg and vandalizing the store. They are obsessed with a young adult novel tiled The Prophesy, which was published 20 years earlier. An online group of believers are convinced the book predicted a plague, and social media posts link it to Satanism. People are sure it heralds the apocalypse. These conspiracy theorists vow to seek revenge on its author...Meg.
As the threats turn more violent, Meg begins to suspect that Justin's death may not have been an accident. To find answers and save herself and Lily, she must get to the root of the lies fueling these people to come after them—and find a way to face them head on.
Meg Russo was behind the wheel when it happened. She and her husband Justin were driving their daughter Lily to Ithaca College, the family celebrating the eighteen-year-old music prodigy’s future. Then a car sidled up beside them, the young men inside it behaving erratically. The Russos’ car went off the road, and Justin didn’t survive the accident.
Four months later, Meg works to distract herself from her grief, reopening her small local bookstore. But soon after returning to work, bizarre messages and visitors begin to arrive, with strangers threatening Meg and vandalizing the store. They are obsessed with a young adult novel tiled The Prophesy, which was published 20 years earlier. An online group of believers are convinced the book predicted a plague, and social media posts link it to Satanism. People are sure it heralds the apocalypse. These conspiracy theorists vow to seek revenge on its author...Meg.
As the threats turn more violent, Meg begins to suspect that Justin's death may not have been an accident. To find answers and save herself and Lily, she must get to the root of the lies fueling these people to come after them—and find a way to face them head on.
325 pages, Hardcover
First published January 28, 2025
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Alison Gaylin
44 books1,761 followersUSA Today and international bestselling author Alison Gaylin has won the Edgar and Shamus awards, and has been nominated for many more, including the L.A. Times Book Prize, the ITW Thriller, the Strand Book Award, the Anthony and the Macavity. She is currently at work on her 15th novel.
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February 17, 2025
Terrifyingly plausible in a heart-stopping way, We Are Watching gave me a chilling ride of suspense just barely tinged with horror that had me thinking long and hard after I read the last word. From the unsettling conspiracy theory plot to the well-honed characters that took center stage, what could have been way over-the-top without any payoff was anything but. I mean, while at first glance there is a definite need to suspend all disbelief, once I looked a bit harder at the underlying topics, it was something that could definitely happen for real. After all, given the political extremes that have currently taken over our world, I can all too easily see a scheme like this playing out in the news.
Even more impressive, though, was how beneath the thought-provoking premise was a plot that shined from each and every page. After a slow burn start that lined up Lily and Meg’s poignant backstory with stunning precision, the pace picked up steam as the well-hidden zealots began to descend. So intense that I often found myself holding my breath, the ratcheting foreboding and unending dread led up to an adrenaline-pumping climax that had my fingers flying at speed. And with deftly written multiple POVs and one heck of a jaw-dropping twist that I absolutely didn’t see coming, there was very little I would’ve wanted to change, all things considered.
The only minor imperfection that I could detect as I sped through this book was a teeny, tiny reveal in the final handful of pages. Not only did it feel a little bit like an afterthought to the rest of the finale, it just wasn’t genuine to what would have happened in real life. The rest of it, though, was complete and utter perfection. Shocking but realistic, it also left me guessing thanks to a somewhat open-ended conclusion.
All in all, while the themes in this tale of psychological suspense weren’t ones that I normally read, I was wholly invested from beginning to end. Eye-popping, thrilling, and downright disturbing, the dark, twisted story made my heart race and my blood turn to ice. I even had a tear or two well up in my eyes. You see, the themes hit way too close to home at times as I ripped through this novel. Combined with the sinister feel and characters who had me suspecting everyone in turn, it was not only unputdownable, it had me wishing that sleep wasn’t required. And while I believe that this book is not necessarily made for everyone out there, I still recommend it with every fiber of my being. Rating of 4.5 stars.
SYNOPSIS:
Meg Russo was behind the wheel when it happened. She and her husband Justin were driving their daughter Lily to Ithaca College, the family celebrating the eighteen-year-old music prodigy’s future. Then a car sidled up beside them, the young men inside it behaving erratically. The Russos’ car went off the road, and Justin didn’t survive the accident.
Four months later, Meg works to distract herself from her grief, reopening her small local bookstore. But soon after returning to work, bizarre messages and visitors begin to arrive, with strangers threatening Meg and vandalizing the store. They are obsessed with a young adult novel tiled The Prophesy, which was published 20 years earlier. An online group of believers are convinced the book predicted a plague, and social media posts link it to Satanism. People are sure it heralds the apocalypse. These conspiracy theorists vow to seek revenge on its author...Meg.
As the threats turn more violent, Meg begins to suspect that Justin's death may not have been an accident. To find answers and save herself and Lily, she must get to the root of the lies fueling these people to come after them—and find a way to face them head on.
Thank you to Alison Gaylin and William Morrow for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
PUB DATE: January 28, 2025
Content warning: fatal car accident, death of a spouse/father, antisemitism, police swatting, knife violence, kidnapping, mention of: cult
Even more impressive, though, was how beneath the thought-provoking premise was a plot that shined from each and every page. After a slow burn start that lined up Lily and Meg’s poignant backstory with stunning precision, the pace picked up steam as the well-hidden zealots began to descend. So intense that I often found myself holding my breath, the ratcheting foreboding and unending dread led up to an adrenaline-pumping climax that had my fingers flying at speed. And with deftly written multiple POVs and one heck of a jaw-dropping twist that I absolutely didn’t see coming, there was very little I would’ve wanted to change, all things considered.
The only minor imperfection that I could detect as I sped through this book was a teeny, tiny reveal in the final handful of pages. Not only did it feel a little bit like an afterthought to the rest of the finale, it just wasn’t genuine to what would have happened in real life. The rest of it, though, was complete and utter perfection. Shocking but realistic, it also left me guessing thanks to a somewhat open-ended conclusion.
All in all, while the themes in this tale of psychological suspense weren’t ones that I normally read, I was wholly invested from beginning to end. Eye-popping, thrilling, and downright disturbing, the dark, twisted story made my heart race and my blood turn to ice. I even had a tear or two well up in my eyes. You see, the themes hit way too close to home at times as I ripped through this novel. Combined with the sinister feel and characters who had me suspecting everyone in turn, it was not only unputdownable, it had me wishing that sleep wasn’t required. And while I believe that this book is not necessarily made for everyone out there, I still recommend it with every fiber of my being. Rating of 4.5 stars.
SYNOPSIS:
Meg Russo was behind the wheel when it happened. She and her husband Justin were driving their daughter Lily to Ithaca College, the family celebrating the eighteen-year-old music prodigy’s future. Then a car sidled up beside them, the young men inside it behaving erratically. The Russos’ car went off the road, and Justin didn’t survive the accident.
Four months later, Meg works to distract herself from her grief, reopening her small local bookstore. But soon after returning to work, bizarre messages and visitors begin to arrive, with strangers threatening Meg and vandalizing the store. They are obsessed with a young adult novel tiled The Prophesy, which was published 20 years earlier. An online group of believers are convinced the book predicted a plague, and social media posts link it to Satanism. People are sure it heralds the apocalypse. These conspiracy theorists vow to seek revenge on its author...Meg.
As the threats turn more violent, Meg begins to suspect that Justin's death may not have been an accident. To find answers and save herself and Lily, she must get to the root of the lies fueling these people to come after them—and find a way to face them head on.
Thank you to Alison Gaylin and William Morrow for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
PUB DATE: January 28, 2025
Content warning: fatal car accident, death of a spouse/father, antisemitism, police swatting, knife violence, kidnapping, mention of: cult
December 7, 2024
Are you into conspiracy theories?
On what should have been one of the happiest days for this family, quickly turns tragic.
Meg and Justin are driving their daughter Lily to college when their car goes off the road, killing Justin. A horrible accident, right? Dig a little deeper. Maybe there was something much darker behind Justin’s death.
Meg slowly recovers both physically and emotionally, enough to reopen her bookstore months later. But things don’t go as smooth as she thought it would. Specifically, people spewing hatred toward her on social media and vandalizing her bookstore Who’s behind this campaign? And why?
There’s conspiracy theories…then there’s THIS! Taken to the extreme. A storyline delving deep into both conspiracies and hatred. I have to admit I was left feeling a bit unsettled by the end. If that was the author’s intention…it worked!
Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow
On what should have been one of the happiest days for this family, quickly turns tragic.
Meg and Justin are driving their daughter Lily to college when their car goes off the road, killing Justin. A horrible accident, right? Dig a little deeper. Maybe there was something much darker behind Justin’s death.
Meg slowly recovers both physically and emotionally, enough to reopen her bookstore months later. But things don’t go as smooth as she thought it would. Specifically, people spewing hatred toward her on social media and vandalizing her bookstore Who’s behind this campaign? And why?
There’s conspiracy theories…then there’s THIS! Taken to the extreme. A storyline delving deep into both conspiracies and hatred. I have to admit I was left feeling a bit unsettled by the end. If that was the author’s intention…it worked!
Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow
May 23, 2025
The Sister’s are back in action, devouring books, and dishing out random musings in our reviews. This time, we plunged into the gripping, edge-of-your-seat thriller We Are Watching by Alison Gaylin.
The Sister’s Random Musings:
Every once in a while, a book comes along that pulls you in, shakes you up, and leaves you wondering what the heck just happened. We Are Watching is one of those books for us. We both dived in headfirst and came out with a mix of chills, adrenaline, and some serious wow moments. Here’s what I am obsessing over:
My Take: Hooked from the Start
From page one, I was sucked in. You know that feeling where you’re trying to piece things together, and nothing makes sense until suddenly it does? That’s exactly what this book nails. I spent some time going, “Wait, what just happened?” and then thinking, “Oh, now I get it!”
The conspiracy theories here are something else. I’ve never read anything quite like it. The sheer conviction of these characters and the dangerous web it weaves—it’s both mind-blowing and terrifying. And the pacing? Perfectly twisty and suspenseful, keeping me guessing until the very end.
Speaking of the ending, it hit that sweet spot of satisfying yet unsettling. You know the kind—the kind that lingers long after you close the book.
The Sister’s Final Thoughts: Worth the Read
We Are Watching is fast-paced, gripping, and downright chilling. It explores paranoia, danger, and the lengths people go when they’re wrapped up in their own warped beliefs. Whether you’re here for the suspense, the twists, or just love a good WTF is happening moment, this book delivers.
Ready to take the plunge? Just don’t say we didn’t warn you—it’s a wild ride.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher through Edelweiss.
For Brenda’s take: “The WTF Factor” check out her review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Sister’s Random Musings:
Every once in a while, a book comes along that pulls you in, shakes you up, and leaves you wondering what the heck just happened. We Are Watching is one of those books for us. We both dived in headfirst and came out with a mix of chills, adrenaline, and some serious wow moments. Here’s what I am obsessing over:
My Take: Hooked from the Start
From page one, I was sucked in. You know that feeling where you’re trying to piece things together, and nothing makes sense until suddenly it does? That’s exactly what this book nails. I spent some time going, “Wait, what just happened?” and then thinking, “Oh, now I get it!”
The conspiracy theories here are something else. I’ve never read anything quite like it. The sheer conviction of these characters and the dangerous web it weaves—it’s both mind-blowing and terrifying. And the pacing? Perfectly twisty and suspenseful, keeping me guessing until the very end.
Speaking of the ending, it hit that sweet spot of satisfying yet unsettling. You know the kind—the kind that lingers long after you close the book.
The Sister’s Final Thoughts: Worth the Read
We Are Watching is fast-paced, gripping, and downright chilling. It explores paranoia, danger, and the lengths people go when they’re wrapped up in their own warped beliefs. Whether you’re here for the suspense, the twists, or just love a good WTF is happening moment, this book delivers.
Ready to take the plunge? Just don’t say we didn’t warn you—it’s a wild ride.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher through Edelweiss.
For Brenda’s take: “The WTF Factor” check out her review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
July 9, 2024
Wolves are out there! Waiting for doomsday on 12.12.22, led by the Bronze Lord. They have a mantra: “They are watching. They are armed. They will triumph.” But are these people real, or are they the figment of a delusional old ex-rock star’s imagination?
Meg (Magnolia) Russo is about to test this theory in the hardest way possible. While driving her 18-year-old daughter, Lily, a young music prodigy, to Ithaca College with her devoted husband, Justin, by her side, their car is approached by another vehicle filled with skinheads taking photos of Lily. Meg snaps and realizes she is about to lose control of the car. Something is terribly wrong. Why are they going off the road? What’s happening? And BAM! The airbags deploy too late.
The accident takes Justin’s life, leaving a traumatized mother and daughter struggling to move on. Meg suffers from back pain, and Lily takes a gap year, spending most of her time sleeping and smoking pot with her new friend, Carl.
Meg decides to reopen her bookstore, which she previously ran with her late husband. On opening day, a strange woman makes a scene, dropping books in the young adult section as if looking for something. She makes a declaration in front of other customers, showing her fingers: one gone, three left, implying Meg's dead husband. The three left behind are her father, daughter, and herself. Could her husband’s death be related to something more sinister?
Bizarre and terrifying events start happening: vandalism at the store, police harassment of Lily, threatening messages, and deepfake videos released on an anonymous site. Meg begins to think her estranged ex-rock star father, Nathan, might have been telling the truth all along. He had warned her about people targeting him for a song he wrote called “Pearly Gates,” which allegedly contains satanic messages hidden in the lyrics. Nathan, who lives in seclusion near the Catskills, communicates only via letters and landline, leading a drug-induced, delirious life filled with conspiracy theories about wolves watching and waiting to attack.
Meg learns there’s more to this story. A book she wrote at 15, called “Prophecy,” is targeted by these lunatics who call her Sybil, Satan’s daughter who can predict the future. They believe the plague mentioned in her book is Covid, and doomsday will come on the symbolic date the book refers to. Lily becomes their next target when a video of her singing her grandfather’s famous song goes viral.
As a secret ritual, the watchers cut off one of their fingers, lurking around and gathering information. They could be anyone: a neighbor, a friend, someone you’ve known for years.
As the threat escalates and the doomsday these fanatics believe in approaches, Meg is determined to protect what’s left of her family. She’s already lost her husband and is ready to fight to protect her daughter, even at the risk of her own life. But what if the threat is already too close to stop?
Overall: OMG! The tension is incredibly thick throughout the book—I could cut it with a knife. It took my breath away in several chapters. The building pressure made my ears whistle. I was so close to giving it five stars, but there are still a few unanswered questions that rubbed me the wrong way. There should have been more concrete proof of why people are so adamant about targeting this family, rather than relying on coincidental occasions. The brainwashed fanaticism is terrifying, adding a horror element to the story, but some parts were too far-fetched for me to fully grasp.
Despite that, I read it in one sitting, with a stomach ache from the tension and stress. It’s an unputdownable book that will make you clench your fists, pop your eyes out, and tap your feet in agitation. It’s a well-written thriller that truly disturbed me! If you’re looking for something that will make your heart race and give you real chills, this is your book!
Many thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for providing me with this high-tension, brilliant thriller’s digital reviewer copy in exchange for my honest thoughts.
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Meg (Magnolia) Russo is about to test this theory in the hardest way possible. While driving her 18-year-old daughter, Lily, a young music prodigy, to Ithaca College with her devoted husband, Justin, by her side, their car is approached by another vehicle filled with skinheads taking photos of Lily. Meg snaps and realizes she is about to lose control of the car. Something is terribly wrong. Why are they going off the road? What’s happening? And BAM! The airbags deploy too late.
The accident takes Justin’s life, leaving a traumatized mother and daughter struggling to move on. Meg suffers from back pain, and Lily takes a gap year, spending most of her time sleeping and smoking pot with her new friend, Carl.
Meg decides to reopen her bookstore, which she previously ran with her late husband. On opening day, a strange woman makes a scene, dropping books in the young adult section as if looking for something. She makes a declaration in front of other customers, showing her fingers: one gone, three left, implying Meg's dead husband. The three left behind are her father, daughter, and herself. Could her husband’s death be related to something more sinister?
Bizarre and terrifying events start happening: vandalism at the store, police harassment of Lily, threatening messages, and deepfake videos released on an anonymous site. Meg begins to think her estranged ex-rock star father, Nathan, might have been telling the truth all along. He had warned her about people targeting him for a song he wrote called “Pearly Gates,” which allegedly contains satanic messages hidden in the lyrics. Nathan, who lives in seclusion near the Catskills, communicates only via letters and landline, leading a drug-induced, delirious life filled with conspiracy theories about wolves watching and waiting to attack.
Meg learns there’s more to this story. A book she wrote at 15, called “Prophecy,” is targeted by these lunatics who call her Sybil, Satan’s daughter who can predict the future. They believe the plague mentioned in her book is Covid, and doomsday will come on the symbolic date the book refers to. Lily becomes their next target when a video of her singing her grandfather’s famous song goes viral.
As a secret ritual, the watchers cut off one of their fingers, lurking around and gathering information. They could be anyone: a neighbor, a friend, someone you’ve known for years.
As the threat escalates and the doomsday these fanatics believe in approaches, Meg is determined to protect what’s left of her family. She’s already lost her husband and is ready to fight to protect her daughter, even at the risk of her own life. But what if the threat is already too close to stop?
Overall: OMG! The tension is incredibly thick throughout the book—I could cut it with a knife. It took my breath away in several chapters. The building pressure made my ears whistle. I was so close to giving it five stars, but there are still a few unanswered questions that rubbed me the wrong way. There should have been more concrete proof of why people are so adamant about targeting this family, rather than relying on coincidental occasions. The brainwashed fanaticism is terrifying, adding a horror element to the story, but some parts were too far-fetched for me to fully grasp.
Despite that, I read it in one sitting, with a stomach ache from the tension and stress. It’s an unputdownable book that will make you clench your fists, pop your eyes out, and tap your feet in agitation. It’s a well-written thriller that truly disturbed me! If you’re looking for something that will make your heart race and give you real chills, this is your book!
Many thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for providing me with this high-tension, brilliant thriller’s digital reviewer copy in exchange for my honest thoughts.
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May 10, 2025
Meg Russo had it all—a loving husband, a gifted daughter headed off to college, and a car ride full of hope... until everything flipped upside down. Literally. One strange encounter with an erratic car and a horrific crash later, Meg is widowed, grieving, and holding onto her daughter Lily like a life raft.
Fast-forward four months: Meg is trying to put the pieces back together by reopening her charming little bookstore. But instead of healing, she gets... doomsday cultists. Yep. Apparently, The Prophesy—a YA novel she wrote two decades ago—is now the holy text of a band of online nutcases who think it predicted a literal apocalypse. Satanic panic? Check. Social media-fueled rage? Check. Death threats and creepy messages in your bookstore? Check, check, check.
As the chaos ramps up, Meg realizes two things:
This is no ordinary fanbase.
Her husband’s “accident” might not have been so accidental.
This novel is a tense, timely ride that taps into modern fears about online extremism and how fast fiction can turn into fanaticism. The buildup is a slow burn, but once it hits its stride, buckle up. It’s fast-paced, unsettling, and weirdly realistic (which makes it all the scarier). The ending might not match the thrilling setup beat for beat, but the ride there? Totally worth it.
Meg is a heroine you root for, Lily is fierce and smart, and the danger feels all-too-real.
A twisty, relevant thriller that shows how fiction can become weaponized—and how far a mother will go to protect her daughter. Highly recommended for fans of psychological suspense, social commentary, and stories that leave you side-eyeing your Wi-Fi.
Thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for the ARC—this one gave me chills in the best way.
Fast-forward four months: Meg is trying to put the pieces back together by reopening her charming little bookstore. But instead of healing, she gets... doomsday cultists. Yep. Apparently, The Prophesy—a YA novel she wrote two decades ago—is now the holy text of a band of online nutcases who think it predicted a literal apocalypse. Satanic panic? Check. Social media-fueled rage? Check. Death threats and creepy messages in your bookstore? Check, check, check.
As the chaos ramps up, Meg realizes two things:
This is no ordinary fanbase.
Her husband’s “accident” might not have been so accidental.
This novel is a tense, timely ride that taps into modern fears about online extremism and how fast fiction can turn into fanaticism. The buildup is a slow burn, but once it hits its stride, buckle up. It’s fast-paced, unsettling, and weirdly realistic (which makes it all the scarier). The ending might not match the thrilling setup beat for beat, but the ride there? Totally worth it.
Meg is a heroine you root for, Lily is fierce and smart, and the danger feels all-too-real.
A twisty, relevant thriller that shows how fiction can become weaponized—and how far a mother will go to protect her daughter. Highly recommended for fans of psychological suspense, social commentary, and stories that leave you side-eyeing your Wi-Fi.
Thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for the ARC—this one gave me chills in the best way.
September 4, 2024
WHAT!! That was WILD! I CANNOT think straight right now. Like I'm legit paranoid for the two main characters lol This was such a wild ride with SO many suspenseful moments, I truly felt the anxiety and was on the edge of my seat. I loved the twists, a lot of them I did NOT see coming. This truly kept me intrigued and gripped to see what would happen next. It's wild how the crazies believed all of this and how they were everywhere. I truly enjoyed this, so thrilling and suspenseful! Easily 5 stars!!
I received this ARC from William Morrow and NetGalley to read/review. All of the statements above are my true opinions after fully reading this book.
I received this ARC from William Morrow and NetGalley to read/review. All of the statements above are my true opinions after fully reading this book.
November 23, 2024
I received a free copy of, We Are Watching, by Alison Gaylin, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Meg Russo lost her husband Justin, in a car accident, Meg was driving. Meg and her daughter Lily survived. This book was a little off putting and disturbing to me.
February 1, 2025
There are not words to describe how much I disliked this book.
We Are Watching is my second Alison Gaylin novel, and I truly expected to like it based on its premise and my previous enjoyment of The Collective. The book follows Meg and her daughter, Lily, in the months after her husband's sudden and unexpected death in a car accident. In the throes of their grief, Meg and Lily begin noticing strange things happening around them, including unusual visitors to Meg's bookstore and odd comments being left on the bookstore's social media pages. The two women are unsettled by the events and, with the help of others in their small New York town, piece together that the people so hellbent on intimidating—and even harming—them belong to a group of individuals obsessed with a conspiracy about the end of the world, which they believe Meg prophesied in a young adult novel she wrote thirty years prior. To make matters worse, Meg's father was once a member of a band accused of having ties to Satanism.
I love thrillers, and I love weird conspiracy theories, so this should have been right up my alley, but I was genuinely miserable the entire time. I've read through the 4- and 5-star reviews of this book hoping they would enlighten me to something I had missed or help me see the story in a new light, but all they did was convince me I must have read a different book entirely. Unlike seemingly everyone else, I didn't care for the pacing. The book started off with a bang, but then it felt like very little actually happened until the end. When things did happen, such as , they required such a ridiculous degree of suspension of disbelief that I couldn't make myself care. At no point was I invested in the characters or their fates. On top of that, the "twist" was glaringly obvious to me, so I couldn't even convince myself I was at least interested in learning how that played out.
If I hadn't felt compelled to finish at least the majority of this because I received an ARC, I would've DNF'd within the first hour.
Thank you to NetGalley and HarperAudio for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
We Are Watching is my second Alison Gaylin novel, and I truly expected to like it based on its premise and my previous enjoyment of The Collective. The book follows Meg and her daughter, Lily, in the months after her husband's sudden and unexpected death in a car accident. In the throes of their grief, Meg and Lily begin noticing strange things happening around them, including unusual visitors to Meg's bookstore and odd comments being left on the bookstore's social media pages. The two women are unsettled by the events and, with the help of others in their small New York town, piece together that the people so hellbent on intimidating—and even harming—them belong to a group of individuals obsessed with a conspiracy about the end of the world, which they believe Meg prophesied in a young adult novel she wrote thirty years prior. To make matters worse, Meg's father was once a member of a band accused of having ties to Satanism.
I love thrillers, and I love weird conspiracy theories, so this should have been right up my alley, but I was genuinely miserable the entire time. I've read through the 4- and 5-star reviews of this book hoping they would enlighten me to something I had missed or help me see the story in a new light, but all they did was convince me I must have read a different book entirely. Unlike seemingly everyone else, I didn't care for the pacing. The book started off with a bang, but then it felt like very little actually happened until the end. When things did happen, such as , they required such a ridiculous degree of suspension of disbelief that I couldn't make myself care. At no point was I invested in the characters or their fates. On top of that, the "twist" was glaringly obvious to me, so I couldn't even convince myself I was at least interested in learning how that played out.
If I hadn't felt compelled to finish at least the majority of this because I received an ARC, I would've DNF'd within the first hour.
Thank you to NetGalley and HarperAudio for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
February 21, 2025
The Sisters are back in action, devouring books, and dishing out random musings in our reviews. This time, we plunged into the gripping, edge-of-your-seat thriller We Are Watching by Alison Gaylin.
The sister's random musing
Every once in a while, a book comes along that pulls you in, shakes you up, and leaves you wondering what the heck just happened. We Are Watching is one of those books for us. We both dived in headfirst and came out with a mix of chills, adrenaline, and some serious wow moments. Here’s what I am obsessing over:
My Take: The WTF Factor
So, Meg Russo and her husband Justin are driving their daughter Lily to Ithaca College, when a car drives up beside them, the young men inside are behaving erratically, causing an accident. Who does that? And let me tell you—things only get weirder, scarier, and more intense from there.
The story is fast-paced and mind-blowing. You’ve got relentless danger, shocking twists, and this creeping sense of, “Wait, is this happening?” Sure, you might have to set reality aside a bit, to buy into the danger Meg and her daughter were in, but trust me, it’s worth it for the ride.
It felt like a bit of a satirical jab at how conspiracy theories can unhinge people.
The climax, Edge-of-your-seat stuff.
The ending, let’s just say, it’s one you won’t forget—and that’s all I’m spilling.
The sister's final thoughts: Worth the read
We Are Watching is fast-paced, gripping, and downright chilling. It explores paranoia, danger, and the lengths people go when they’re wrapped up in their own warped beliefs. Whether you’re here for the suspense, the twists, or just love a good WTF is happening moment, this book delivers.
Ready to take the plunge? Just don’t say we didn’t warn you—it’s a wild ride.
For Norma’s take “Hooked from the Start” check out her review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I received a copy from the publisher through Edelweiss.
The sister's random musing
Every once in a while, a book comes along that pulls you in, shakes you up, and leaves you wondering what the heck just happened. We Are Watching is one of those books for us. We both dived in headfirst and came out with a mix of chills, adrenaline, and some serious wow moments. Here’s what I am obsessing over:
My Take: The WTF Factor
So, Meg Russo and her husband Justin are driving their daughter Lily to Ithaca College, when a car drives up beside them, the young men inside are behaving erratically, causing an accident. Who does that? And let me tell you—things only get weirder, scarier, and more intense from there.
The story is fast-paced and mind-blowing. You’ve got relentless danger, shocking twists, and this creeping sense of, “Wait, is this happening?” Sure, you might have to set reality aside a bit, to buy into the danger Meg and her daughter were in, but trust me, it’s worth it for the ride.
It felt like a bit of a satirical jab at how conspiracy theories can unhinge people.
The climax, Edge-of-your-seat stuff.
The ending, let’s just say, it’s one you won’t forget—and that’s all I’m spilling.
The sister's final thoughts: Worth the read
We Are Watching is fast-paced, gripping, and downright chilling. It explores paranoia, danger, and the lengths people go when they’re wrapped up in their own warped beliefs. Whether you’re here for the suspense, the twists, or just love a good WTF is happening moment, this book delivers.
Ready to take the plunge? Just don’t say we didn’t warn you—it’s a wild ride.
For Norma’s take “Hooked from the Start” check out her review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I received a copy from the publisher through Edelweiss.
January 6, 2025
WE ARE WATCHING is only my second venture into Alison Gaylin's writing, but I've heard about her novels for a while now. This story is definitely original and one you won't forget! The story centers around an upstate New York bookseller, Meg Russo, and her daughter Lily, after a traumatic event leaves the family in shambles. Meg was driving with her husband Justin and Lily to Ithaca College, celebrating Lily's future in music, when a reckless driver forced them off the road, killing Justin. Several months later, Meg throws herself into reopening her bookstore, only to face escalating threats from conspiracy theorists obsessed with an old novel, The Prophesy, which they believe predicts the apocalypse. As the harassment grows violent, Meg uncovers chilling connections between the group and her husband's death, forcing her to confront dangerous truths to protect herself and her daughter.
WE ARE WATCHING kept me on edge and gave me AGIDA (if you don't know what agida means, look it up)! This story is unique and bizarre and I think I really enjoyed it, however there's a LOT that goes on while the story evolves and it is confusing to follow at times. I was frustrated with how much was being thrown in and I feel as if the story had less elements to it, it would've been easier to follow. I caught myself questioning what was going on, but not in the way where I'm excited for it to unravel. That being said, this book kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end. I am giving it a blanket 3-star rating because I ultimately did know pretty early on about what may happen, and given all the chaos that happened, I was right. I would read another Alison Gaylin novel again, that's for sure! If you love conspiracy theory and cult-like stories, WE ARE WATCHING will be the book for you.
WE ARE WATCHING kept me on edge and gave me AGIDA (if you don't know what agida means, look it up)! This story is unique and bizarre and I think I really enjoyed it, however there's a LOT that goes on while the story evolves and it is confusing to follow at times. I was frustrated with how much was being thrown in and I feel as if the story had less elements to it, it would've been easier to follow. I caught myself questioning what was going on, but not in the way where I'm excited for it to unravel. That being said, this book kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end. I am giving it a blanket 3-star rating because I ultimately did know pretty early on about what may happen, and given all the chaos that happened, I was right. I would read another Alison Gaylin novel again, that's for sure! If you love conspiracy theory and cult-like stories, WE ARE WATCHING will be the book for you.
October 20, 2024
I am not quite sure what I read here 😅 We are Watching is certainly an original and twisted thriller, there is nothing like it out there,
It begins with a car crash, the Russo family are taking their only daughter off to college when their car is run off the road and Meg loses control. Her husband Justin doesn’t make it. This is just the start of the troubles. Their small town is suddenly the target of strangers who seem to be out to get Meg and her daughter Lily.
This really a book that is hard to talk about without spoilers. There is a lot happening here and it is wild and dark. You won’t be able to tear your eyes away but at the same time wondering what on earth is going on. Very surprising.
Thanks to William Morrow on NetGalley for my advanced copy of this book to read. Publishes on January 28th.
It begins with a car crash, the Russo family are taking their only daughter off to college when their car is run off the road and Meg loses control. Her husband Justin doesn’t make it. This is just the start of the troubles. Their small town is suddenly the target of strangers who seem to be out to get Meg and her daughter Lily.
This really a book that is hard to talk about without spoilers. There is a lot happening here and it is wild and dark. You won’t be able to tear your eyes away but at the same time wondering what on earth is going on. Very surprising.
Thanks to William Morrow on NetGalley for my advanced copy of this book to read. Publishes on January 28th.
January 3, 2025
Wow! This is definitely a unique storyline. What did I just read???
A couple is on the way to take their daughter to her first year of college. While on the road, a car causes them to have a terrible wreck, leaving one of them dead. The two that remain will soon find out just how that accident was connected.
I really don’t want to give any information since that would sum up the story. However, I will tell you that I figured out a culprit right away. As far as the plot, I just couldn’t go with it.
This story was definitely a trip! I’ve seen raving reviews on this one, so please check out their reviews.
Publication Date January 28, 2025
3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
A couple is on the way to take their daughter to her first year of college. While on the road, a car causes them to have a terrible wreck, leaving one of them dead. The two that remain will soon find out just how that accident was connected.
I really don’t want to give any information since that would sum up the story. However, I will tell you that I figured out a culprit right away. As far as the plot, I just couldn’t go with it.
This story was definitely a trip! I’ve seen raving reviews on this one, so please check out their reviews.
Publication Date January 28, 2025
3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
September 16, 2024
2024 has been a bit of an underwhelming year for me with thrillers so far - lots of ‘meh’ books that leave me wondering if I’ll ever LOVE a new thriller book again because so many stories have been done already. I’m so happy to report that i’ve FINALLY found something twisty, original, and most of all, memorable!
this is a unique thriller, following a family who are targeted by reddit-esque conspiracy theorists. the story unfolds with lots of surprises and for me the WHYS of the family being targeted were very interesting to follow. it’s definitely a bit of a wacky story, and it really borders on horror instead of thriller, but it was so much fun and it’s hard to find such an original and compelling story in this genre these days!
this is a unique thriller, following a family who are targeted by reddit-esque conspiracy theorists. the story unfolds with lots of surprises and for me the WHYS of the family being targeted were very interesting to follow. it’s definitely a bit of a wacky story, and it really borders on horror instead of thriller, but it was so much fun and it’s hard to find such an original and compelling story in this genre these days!
April 1, 2025
3.5 Stars, rounded up!
Initial thoughts after finishing:
If you enjoy stories centered around social media and conspiracies, look no further, this is the book for you! This timely and original thriller started a bit slowly for me, but the second half steadily picked up and I became enthralled, needing to know how it would end, and if there was any truth to the speculations by the conspiracy theorists at the heart of this story. This story undoubtedly had a political undertone, and it definitely explored how misinformation can escalate and become truly dangerous and some may not like that, but for someone like myself I found it to be amusing and entertaining, and I really enjoyed it!
Definitely going to keep reading Gaylin's forthcoming work!
Initial thoughts after finishing:
If you enjoy stories centered around social media and conspiracies, look no further, this is the book for you! This timely and original thriller started a bit slowly for me, but the second half steadily picked up and I became enthralled, needing to know how it would end, and if there was any truth to the speculations by the conspiracy theorists at the heart of this story. This story undoubtedly had a political undertone, and it definitely explored how misinformation can escalate and become truly dangerous and some may not like that, but for someone like myself I found it to be amusing and entertaining, and I really enjoyed it!
Definitely going to keep reading Gaylin's forthcoming work!
February 21, 2025
A terrifying and plausible propulsive thriller! This novel opens with two parents taking their daughter to college. What should be a joyful day turns tragic and sinister as they are stalked and then get into an accident. After recovering, strange events start happening and they are threatened on social media and more. This is one you can’t put down until you get to the very end. Highly recommend this suspenseful story.
January 31, 2025
A great book with a fun and engaging stressful plot. Unique plot element that Nathan had a minor hit song in the 70s, a group of people thought it was symbolic and that he was a satanist. Honestly it just seemed anti-semitic. His daughter Meg owns a small bookstore and her husband Justin is killed in an accident. Meg wrote a book and sold about 200 copies when she was a teenager. Her daughter Lily is at college a few hours away. This group thinks the family will cause the end of the world on December 12, 2022. It is pretty random but they come across as paranoid then realize they aren't paranoid after all. It was a real page turner. If you love thrillers, this is not one to miss. Lily and Meg were great characters and you never knew who to trust to the very last page.
July 8, 2025
Meet Meg, Justin and their daughter Lily. They are driving Lily to college, when they come across a car full of rowdy boys driving erratically. This car of boys end up driving Meg’s car off the road. She crashes and Justin sadly, does not survive. Four months later, a grieving Meg wants to try and get back to her normal life. However, she’s getting all kinds of messages that are scaring her, saying “We are watching” and Meg has no idea what’s going on. Now a single mother, Meg is trying to protect her daughter from whomever is threatening her family. Meg learns that Justin’s death may not have been an accident, so now she is trying to protect her daughter from whomever is threatening her family before they themselves, become the next victims. And that’s all I want to say about the plot.
I really liked this story, but I think I just had such high hopes for this one, that I ended up a little let down by the ending. This is the same author of The Collective, which I really loved. That ending still stays with me to this day and I guess I was hoping this book would be the same way. But it just didn’t. Like I said, I liked it, I was just expecting to like it more. This was ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫/5 stars for me! This may have been a ME thing, so if this sounds interesting to you, by all means please read it. Don’t let me sway you from it. It wasn’t bad. I did enjoy it, so give it a chance.
What was a book you had such high hopes for, but just didn’t deliver like you expected?
I really liked this story, but I think I just had such high hopes for this one, that I ended up a little let down by the ending. This is the same author of The Collective, which I really loved. That ending still stays with me to this day and I guess I was hoping this book would be the same way. But it just didn’t. Like I said, I liked it, I was just expecting to like it more. This was ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫/5 stars for me! This may have been a ME thing, so if this sounds interesting to you, by all means please read it. Don’t let me sway you from it. It wasn’t bad. I did enjoy it, so give it a chance.
What was a book you had such high hopes for, but just didn’t deliver like you expected?
January 30, 2025
What a page-turner!
Meg's life is upturned when her husband Justin is killed on their way to taking their daughter, Lily, to college. A group of men surround their car and harass them, eventually leading to the car accident that ends Justin's life.
Nearly four months later, Meg returns to work at the bookstore she and Justin owned. Soon weird things begin happening at the store: people taking Meg's picture, odd visitors, harassing posts on their social media, and more. As Meg and Lily dig in, they learn some of the harassment may be tied to a book Meg wrote in her teens, called The Prophesy, which predicted the world would end on 12/22/2022 (a date that is rapidly approaching).
Meanwhile, Meg worries she's turning into her father, Nathan, a washed up rockstar who has spent most of Meg's life worrying about "the wolves" who are out to get him and who killed his wife (and who Meg knows died of untreated sepsis because Nathan distrusts doctors).
This story is insanely suspenseful, filled with crazy twists and turns. It's incredibly timely, delving into the world of conspiracy theories and the danger that those unyielding beliefs can bring. Told from the POV of Meg, Lily, and Nathan, it's a taut and tense story that keeps you guessing right up to its unsettling ending. 4+ stars.
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley and William Morrow in return for an unbiased review.
Meg's life is upturned when her husband Justin is killed on their way to taking their daughter, Lily, to college. A group of men surround their car and harass them, eventually leading to the car accident that ends Justin's life.
Nearly four months later, Meg returns to work at the bookstore she and Justin owned. Soon weird things begin happening at the store: people taking Meg's picture, odd visitors, harassing posts on their social media, and more. As Meg and Lily dig in, they learn some of the harassment may be tied to a book Meg wrote in her teens, called The Prophesy, which predicted the world would end on 12/22/2022 (a date that is rapidly approaching).
Meanwhile, Meg worries she's turning into her father, Nathan, a washed up rockstar who has spent most of Meg's life worrying about "the wolves" who are out to get him and who killed his wife (and who Meg knows died of untreated sepsis because Nathan distrusts doctors).
This story is insanely suspenseful, filled with crazy twists and turns. It's incredibly timely, delving into the world of conspiracy theories and the danger that those unyielding beliefs can bring. Told from the POV of Meg, Lily, and Nathan, it's a taut and tense story that keeps you guessing right up to its unsettling ending. 4+ stars.
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley and William Morrow in return for an unbiased review.
May 6, 2025
Was this satire? This was so beyond ridiculous. It was very different from the author’s last book, The Collective, and unfortunately not to my tastes. In short, the main character wrote a book when she was a child. A group of conspiracy theorists takes her words to heart and forms the impression she predicted COVID, and later, the end of the world. I’m so glad it’s over. There were no twists and it was so obvious who all was a conspiracy theorist and who wasn’t. DUMB!
September 9, 2024
We Are Watching by Alison Gaylin is a gripping and sinister psychological thriller.
Lily Russo is being driven to her first year of college by her parents Meg and Justin. What should be an exciting day turns deadly. A car of young men starts following them, taunting Lily and taking pictures. Meg tries to get away from them but has trouble keeping the car under control. They end up crashing and Justin doesn’t make it. Just when they are trying to settle back into their lives after the tragic accident they learn there is a cult that has been obsessed with their family for years and is convinced they will bring upon the end of the world by 121222 unless they repent.
The Wolves are watching! Who can they trust?
Many thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow Publishing for this advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
Lily Russo is being driven to her first year of college by her parents Meg and Justin. What should be an exciting day turns deadly. A car of young men starts following them, taunting Lily and taking pictures. Meg tries to get away from them but has trouble keeping the car under control. They end up crashing and Justin doesn’t make it. Just when they are trying to settle back into their lives after the tragic accident they learn there is a cult that has been obsessed with their family for years and is convinced they will bring upon the end of the world by 121222 unless they repent.
The Wolves are watching! Who can they trust?
Many thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow Publishing for this advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
March 16, 2025
Well that was wild!! 😳 Thank you @williammorrowbooks for my gorgeous gifted copy!! 🥰
This was one wild ride. This definitely falls under the category of WTF did I just read. 😳😂 I mean… they DEFINITELY were watching. 😳 😉
Meg wrote a book when she was 15… Awesome right?! Wrong.. 😬…it’s coming back to haunt her with it’s cult like following. Let me tell you… these people are crazzzy. 😳😳😳
Okay seriously that is all I can say without going into spoiler territory. 🤫🤫🤫 I must say that this escalated into a bit too OTT for me towards the end… but that didn’t keep me from turning the pages. In fact.. I couldn’t stop.. 😳Bizarre… wild.. highly original plot.
This was one wild ride. This definitely falls under the category of WTF did I just read. 😳😂 I mean… they DEFINITELY were watching. 😳 😉
Meg wrote a book when she was 15… Awesome right?! Wrong.. 😬…it’s coming back to haunt her with it’s cult like following. Let me tell you… these people are crazzzy. 😳😳😳
Okay seriously that is all I can say without going into spoiler territory. 🤫🤫🤫 I must say that this escalated into a bit too OTT for me towards the end… but that didn’t keep me from turning the pages. In fact.. I couldn’t stop.. 😳Bizarre… wild.. highly original plot.
February 9, 2025
I need to start being pickier about the thrillers I choose to read.
February 13, 2025
Alrightyyyy then 🙄
April 8, 2025
After a tragic car crash that leaves her husband dead, Magnolia "Meg" Russo begins to notice people around her who don't make sense. Has her father, a musician with a checkered past, been telling her the truth about a conspiracy stemming from his rocker days this whole time? Meg needs to figure out who she can trust before she and her daughter become the latest victims!
Wow, this was an excellent book. Gaylin expertly weaves a sense of unease throughout the story, leaving readers unsure of what to believe. Surely, a large group of random people do not think an upstate NY family is the bringer of the apocalypse, right? Right? Well, if you look at some of the crazy conspiracy theories adopted by the masses in recent years, maybe it isn't so far-fetched!
I look forward to more interesting tales from this author!
Wow, this was an excellent book. Gaylin expertly weaves a sense of unease throughout the story, leaving readers unsure of what to believe. Surely, a large group of random people do not think an upstate NY family is the bringer of the apocalypse, right? Right? Well, if you look at some of the crazy conspiracy theories adopted by the masses in recent years, maybe it isn't so far-fetched!
I look forward to more interesting tales from this author!
August 25, 2025
The situations characters faced in this novel really put me on edge!
While driving her daughter Lily to college, Meg Russo and her family become targets of a road rage incident that ends in tragedy – she loses control of the car, and her husband Justin doesn’t survive.
Three months later, Meg is still drowning in grief. Shaken by the crash, and the incident leading up to it, she’s grown wary of strangers, has begun to fear that she’s losing her grip on reality. After all, her former rock star father Nathan Lerner – now an off-grid, reclusive – has spent years spiralling into paranoia, convinced that conspiracy lurks behind every shadow, and are even responsible for his wife’s (Meg’s mother) illness and death.
But Meg’s worries aren’t unfounded. A fanatical cult has unearthed an out-of-print novel she wrote as a teenager and twisted it into prophecy, branding her the daughter of a satanist (due to the hidden subliminal lyrics in Nathan’s band’s most famous song) who can predict the world’s end. Their escalating threats against Meg, her father, and her daughter forces her to question everything she thought she knew – including whether Nathan’s paranoia was really madness… and if Justin’s death was an accident after all.
The plot of We Are Watching began with road rage, before intensifying into online and in-person threats, such as crazies showing up at the bookstore Meg owned and verbally attacking her. This really heightened my anxiety, and sense of dread, because it felt frighteningly plausible in this current climate due to our online visibility and the fact that anyone can potentially film or photograph you anywhere, anytime. Also, it was set in 2022 where COVID (and the fear and anxiety associated with it) remained ever present in peoples minds, and at a time when conspiracy theories reached a fever pitch.
Whereas the first 40% was plausible things did get pretty far-fetched after that, and I did have to suspend my disbelief. It was exciting but I prefer my thrillers with more realism. I did guess a couple of the twists as well so that put a damper on things too. However, the way the book ended was contemplative and powerful, and has definitely given me a lot to reflect on, and whether or not that’s what I would do in the same situation.
Chapters alternated primarily between Meg and Lily’s perspectives, with a few narrated by Nathan. Interwoven throughout the book were excerpts from the fantasy novel Meg wrote in 1990, alongside passages outlining the cult’s beliefs and ordained roles.
We Are Watching was a tense, uneasy read, but the plot was a bit over-the-top. 3.5 stars rounded up to 4.
While driving her daughter Lily to college, Meg Russo and her family become targets of a road rage incident that ends in tragedy – she loses control of the car, and her husband Justin doesn’t survive.
Three months later, Meg is still drowning in grief. Shaken by the crash, and the incident leading up to it, she’s grown wary of strangers, has begun to fear that she’s losing her grip on reality. After all, her former rock star father Nathan Lerner – now an off-grid, reclusive – has spent years spiralling into paranoia, convinced that conspiracy lurks behind every shadow, and are even responsible for his wife’s (Meg’s mother) illness and death.
But Meg’s worries aren’t unfounded. A fanatical cult has unearthed an out-of-print novel she wrote as a teenager and twisted it into prophecy, branding her the daughter of a satanist (due to the hidden subliminal lyrics in Nathan’s band’s most famous song) who can predict the world’s end. Their escalating threats against Meg, her father, and her daughter forces her to question everything she thought she knew – including whether Nathan’s paranoia was really madness… and if Justin’s death was an accident after all.
‘One down. Three to go’.
The plot of We Are Watching began with road rage, before intensifying into online and in-person threats, such as crazies showing up at the bookstore Meg owned and verbally attacking her. This really heightened my anxiety, and sense of dread, because it felt frighteningly plausible in this current climate due to our online visibility and the fact that anyone can potentially film or photograph you anywhere, anytime. Also, it was set in 2022 where COVID (and the fear and anxiety associated with it) remained ever present in peoples minds, and at a time when conspiracy theories reached a fever pitch.
Whereas the first 40% was plausible things did get pretty far-fetched after that, and I did have to suspend my disbelief. It was exciting but I prefer my thrillers with more realism. I did guess a couple of the twists as well so that put a damper on things too. However, the way the book ended was contemplative and powerful, and has definitely given me a lot to reflect on, and whether or not that’s what I would do in the same situation.
Chapters alternated primarily between Meg and Lily’s perspectives, with a few narrated by Nathan. Interwoven throughout the book were excerpts from the fantasy novel Meg wrote in 1990, alongside passages outlining the cult’s beliefs and ordained roles.
We Are Watching was a tense, uneasy read, but the plot was a bit over-the-top. 3.5 stars rounded up to 4.
February 18, 2025
This was a twisty, culty, conspiracy theorist thriller. CRAZINESS throughout the whole story and I just didn't know where it was going. There was definitely a lot of suspense to keep me going and although you kind of have to just suspend your disbelief, it's a fun read. Gaylin is definitely a great writer to come up with this story and have it all come together just so. Super entertaining.
Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for the gifted copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for the gifted copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
February 18, 2025
Coming atcha with an UNHINGED thriller book rec!
This book hooked me from the start, it got weirder and more creepy as the book went on, and honestly I didn’t know who to trust! I felt Meg’s and Lily’s complete hopelessness the whole time. Definitely check this book out if you like: cults, conspiracies, and intense thrillers!
This is our @bookstabookclubnc pick this month and I can NOT wait to talk about it with them on Sunday! Thank you @bookclubgirl for bringing this book into my life!
This book hooked me from the start, it got weirder and more creepy as the book went on, and honestly I didn’t know who to trust! I felt Meg’s and Lily’s complete hopelessness the whole time. Definitely check this book out if you like: cults, conspiracies, and intense thrillers!
This is our @bookstabookclubnc pick this month and I can NOT wait to talk about it with them on Sunday! Thank you @bookclubgirl for bringing this book into my life!
May 22, 2025
Much love to @bookclubgirl for hooking up the @saltedcaramelmadams with a copy of We Are Watching 😱😱😱
This book is so messed up in the most interesting way.
It starts off a little confusing and I was unsure why all the bits were being presented so haphazardly. How does this fit? Why do I need to know this? WTF are they even doing?
Just go with it, everything makes sense in the end and the confusion is part of the journey.
Secret cult, bookstore, book inside a book and some murdery bits make this a blast!
This book is so messed up in the most interesting way.
It starts off a little confusing and I was unsure why all the bits were being presented so haphazardly. How does this fit? Why do I need to know this? WTF are they even doing?
Just go with it, everything makes sense in the end and the confusion is part of the journey.
Secret cult, bookstore, book inside a book and some murdery bits make this a blast!
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October 25, 2024HELP: How do I get this in the UK plz???!!
February 2, 2025
This book turned out to be really disturbing to me because of the amount of antisemitism we still see in this world and the nature of “group think” and all the hatred that is being spread by the orange asshole. It hit a little too close to home, but was a great book.
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