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Eyes on You
After losing her on-air job two years ago, television host Robin Trainer has fought her way back and now she’s hotter than ever. With her new show climbing in the ratings and her first book a bestseller, she’s being dubbed a media double threat.
But suddenly, things begin to go wrong. Small incidents at first: a nasty note left in her purse; her photo shredded. But the obnoxious quickly becomes threatening when the foundation the makeup artist uses burns Robin’s face. It wasn’t an accident—someone had deliberately doctored with the product.
An adversary with a dark agenda wants to hurt Robin, and the clues point to someone she works with every day. While she frantically tries to put the pieces together and unmask this hidden foe, it becomes terrifyingly clear that the person responsible isn’t going to stop until Robin loses everything that matters to her... including her life.
But suddenly, things begin to go wrong. Small incidents at first: a nasty note left in her purse; her photo shredded. But the obnoxious quickly becomes threatening when the foundation the makeup artist uses burns Robin’s face. It wasn’t an accident—someone had deliberately doctored with the product.
An adversary with a dark agenda wants to hurt Robin, and the clues point to someone she works with every day. While she frantically tries to put the pieces together and unmask this hidden foe, it becomes terrifyingly clear that the person responsible isn’t going to stop until Robin loses everything that matters to her... including her life.
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First published June 24, 2014
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Kate White
58 books2,829 followersKate White is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of nineteen novels of suspense: eleven standalone psychological thrillers, including The Last Time She Saw Him (2024), and eight Bailey Weggins mysteries.
A former Glamour magazine Top Ten College Women Contest winner and cover girl, Kate had a long career in the media business, eventually running five national magazines. For fourteen years she was the editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan, which under her became the most successful magazine in single copy sales in the U.S. Though she loved her magazine career, she decided to leave eleven years ago to concentrate full-time on another passion: writing suspense fiction.
Kate’s first mystery, If Looks Could Kill, was a Kelly Ripa Book Club pick, a #1 bestseller on Amazon, and an instant New York Times bestseller. She has been nominated for an International Thriller Writers Award in the fiction category, and her books have been published in over 30 countries.
Kate is a frequent speaker at libraries, bookstores, and conferences, and has appeared on many television shows, including The Today Show, CBS This Morning, Good Morning America, Morning Joe, and CNN’s Quest Means Business.
She is also the author of several bestselling career books, including I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This and the ground-breaking Wall Street Journal bestseller, Why Good Girls Don’t Get Ahead but Gutsy Girls Do.
Kate is an avid traveler and spends each winter with her husband at their home in Uruguay. She holds an honorary doctorate of letters from her alma mater, Union College, where she gave the 2022 commencement address.
A former Glamour magazine Top Ten College Women Contest winner and cover girl, Kate had a long career in the media business, eventually running five national magazines. For fourteen years she was the editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan, which under her became the most successful magazine in single copy sales in the U.S. Though she loved her magazine career, she decided to leave eleven years ago to concentrate full-time on another passion: writing suspense fiction.
Kate’s first mystery, If Looks Could Kill, was a Kelly Ripa Book Club pick, a #1 bestseller on Amazon, and an instant New York Times bestseller. She has been nominated for an International Thriller Writers Award in the fiction category, and her books have been published in over 30 countries.
Kate is a frequent speaker at libraries, bookstores, and conferences, and has appeared on many television shows, including The Today Show, CBS This Morning, Good Morning America, Morning Joe, and CNN’s Quest Means Business.
She is also the author of several bestselling career books, including I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This and the ground-breaking Wall Street Journal bestseller, Why Good Girls Don’t Get Ahead but Gutsy Girls Do.
Kate is an avid traveler and spends each winter with her husband at their home in Uruguay. She holds an honorary doctorate of letters from her alma mater, Union College, where she gave the 2022 commencement address.
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July 26, 2016
I really had fun with this book. I had a quiet week with only myself and one other family member. (This situation will cease to be in about 3 hours, bummer). This was sublime, peaceful and quite indulgent, to be honest! This was also how I felt about reading this psychological thriller. So I was a happy gal!
I loved the splattering of red herrings, little things to put me off/confuse/mix me up.. all nicely placed little occurrences and characters to keep me questioning things. It was fun!
Of course, I love a NY setting, my favourite part of the world to read about. Love reading about Central Park etc etc. I'm a bit of a celebrity buff, like reading my 'Who Weekly' mag here in Aus every week, so I always get a bit of a kick reading about the entertainment industry, it's light and a bit of escapism.
So, I certainly loved the reading experience this book provided me, and I equally enjoyed this author's style of writing. It flowed seamlessly, I connected with the characters and felt engaged with all of it. Being my first read of this author, I'm happy to say I've got a lot to look forward to as I hope to stumble across Kate White again, and recommend you do the same!
I can't remember how I happened across this one, but one things for certain, I have my GR friends to thank, and for this, I am grateful as always!
I loved the splattering of red herrings, little things to put me off/confuse/mix me up.. all nicely placed little occurrences and characters to keep me questioning things. It was fun!
Of course, I love a NY setting, my favourite part of the world to read about. Love reading about Central Park etc etc. I'm a bit of a celebrity buff, like reading my 'Who Weekly' mag here in Aus every week, so I always get a bit of a kick reading about the entertainment industry, it's light and a bit of escapism.
So, I certainly loved the reading experience this book provided me, and I equally enjoyed this author's style of writing. It flowed seamlessly, I connected with the characters and felt engaged with all of it. Being my first read of this author, I'm happy to say I've got a lot to look forward to as I hope to stumble across Kate White again, and recommend you do the same!
I can't remember how I happened across this one, but one things for certain, I have my GR friends to thank, and for this, I am grateful as always!
September 30, 2014
The audiobook is horrible!!!! I will not listen to anything that is narrated by that person again. Book wise: didn't enjoy that much
November 30, 2017
My e-libraries have declared this book to be the Big Library Read. Your library may have declared this too. This doesn't look like the kind of book I'd normally check out, but this year I'm intentionally reading things I wouldn't normally read, so ... here goes ... (I'll start as soon as my loan of The God Delusion expires, in 7 days ....)
Well, this book and I are getting off on the wrong foot, so to speak, because the opening sentences encapsulate all that I loathe about chick lit.
I DON'T GIVE A FUCK ABOUT YOUR SHOES. I don't understand this apparent fascination with shoes. Shoes keep my feet comfortable, that's the end of it.
And then I think I missed a few paragraphs because I was dazed after the foreshadowing smacked me in the face.
Oh, maybe someone has it out for our sassy shoe-loving heroine?!
I re-read the part I missed due to foreshadowingblindness ... I didn't miss much, just a few more paragraphs of foreshadowing, endless descriptions of what people are wearing (hint: the people we like are always classy and polished!), and frequent reminders of how petty, bitchy, and generally awful other women can be. What is with this trend in chick lit to go on and on about how awful women are??? Aren't these books written FOR women?
BECAUSE SUCCESSFUL WOMEN ARE ALWAYS TWO-FACED "BALLBUSTERS."
BECAUSE WOMEN IN THEIR LATE THIRTIES ARE INVARIABLY UGLY AND HAGGARD.
BECAUSE FOUR CRACKERS IS JUST AS GOOD AS A MEAL.
BECAUSE WOMEN WITH LARGE BREASTS MAKE GOOD PUNCHLINES.
Above quotes are all from the first few chapters.
I kept reading, all the way to the end. There was no real payoff for me. Okay, I admit, I did NOT guess who the saboteur was, but there was no big "aha" thrill for me there, just sort of a deflating "oh. huh."
Throughout this book, the descriptions were boring (ENDLESS lists of what everyone is wearing and exactly what the heroine is eating - my god I do not care), the dialogue was wooden, the plot was boring, and the heroine was a self-centered, whiney idiot. The stereotype of the woman-as-bitchy-underminer continued throughout. This book offers nothing.
Here's a sample of the wooden dialogue:
(By the way, our heroine, Robin, is so queasy THROUGHOUT this book. I started wondering if the big plot twist was going to be she's pregnant! Plot spoiler: she's not.)
more wooden dialogue:
And, finally, a sample of the incredibly boring and wooden (and no, not in that good way!) sex scenes that are discretely peppered throughout:I mean, seriously? All the sexual tension build-up, for THAT? That must have lasted, what? four minutes? five, tops?
Well, this book and I are getting off on the wrong foot, so to speak, because the opening sentences encapsulate all that I loathe about chick lit.
The shoes had made a nasty dent in my paycheck, but I wasn’t sorry I’d splurged. They were Chanel, black-textured with a peep toe and a gold zipper up the back, really more of a booty than a stiletto.
I DON'T GIVE A FUCK ABOUT YOUR SHOES. I don't understand this apparent fascination with shoes. Shoes keep my feet comfortable, that's the end of it.
And then I think I missed a few paragraphs because I was dazed after the foreshadowing smacked me in the face.
“Fuck you” shoes, I thought. That’s what they were. And I knew I might need them tonight. Because in TV there were always people who wished the worst for you.
Oh, maybe someone has it out for our sassy shoe-loving heroine?!
I re-read the part I missed due to foreshadowingblindness ... I didn't miss much, just a few more paragraphs of foreshadowing, endless descriptions of what people are wearing (hint: the people we like are always classy and polished!), and frequent reminders of how petty, bitchy, and generally awful other women can be. What is with this trend in chick lit to go on and on about how awful women are??? Aren't these books written FOR women?
I noticed Vicky Cruz, aka “Cruz Missile,” on the move through the crowd, her short red bob punctuating the room like the head of a giant kitchen match. Within a few seconds, she’d maneuvered her way into the all-male circle. She was known as a ballbuster, and she practically ruled the network as the host of its highest-rated show, yet in social settings with powerful men, she preferred to play the pussycat. I didn’t like her show, and based on my limited contact so far, I didn’t like her, but her success blew me away.
BECAUSE SUCCESSFUL WOMEN ARE ALWAYS TWO-FACED "BALLBUSTERS."
BECAUSE THIS SHIT MATTERS.
Bettina zoomed over in my direction, parting the crowd like a speedboat through water. She was wearing a plum-colored dress with lips to match.
Though I’d be thirty-eight in early October, I knew I’d probably never looked better.
BECAUSE WOMEN IN THEIR LATE THIRTIES ARE INVARIABLY UGLY AND HAGGARD.
I’d eaten nothing at the party, and I was famished now. I smeared peanut butter on a few crackers and carried my snack to the small dining table in the living room
BECAUSE FOUR CRACKERS IS JUST AS GOOD AS A MEAL.
Carter seemed like a player, the kind with a specific type of girl that he never deviated from—in his case, brunettes with big breasts. Jamie, whom I’d met when she dropped by after the show, had the kind of huge fake boobs that entered a room about two minutes before she did.
BECAUSE WOMEN WITH LARGE BREASTS MAKE GOOD PUNCHLINES.
Above quotes are all from the first few chapters.
I kept reading, all the way to the end. There was no real payoff for me. Okay, I admit, I did NOT guess who the saboteur was, but there was no big "aha" thrill for me there, just sort of a deflating "oh. huh."
Throughout this book, the descriptions were boring (ENDLESS lists of what everyone is wearing and exactly what the heroine is eating - my god I do not care), the dialogue was wooden, the plot was boring, and the heroine was a self-centered, whiney idiot. The stereotype of the woman-as-bitchy-underminer continued throughout. This book offers nothing.
Here's a sample of the wooden dialogue:
“You okay, Robin?” I glanced up. Alex was talking. He was coming down the hall with Maddy; both of them were carrying small plastic cups. “I’m fine.” I considered what Ann had warned about not letting my stress show. “It’s just been a crazy day.” “They’re serving frozen yogurt in the cafeteria,” he said, holding his cup out. “Want me to run back and grab you one?” “No, but thanks.” That had been nice. I felt too queasy to eat anything now, though. “By the way, did Tom find you?” Alex said. “He asked if I’d seen where you’d gone after the meeting.” “No, I’ll look for him now,” I said.
(By the way, our heroine, Robin, is so queasy THROUGHOUT this book. I started wondering if the big plot twist was going to be she's pregnant! Plot spoiler: she's not.)
more wooden dialogue:
A few minutes later, as I hurried back to my office, Keiki called out that Maddy was on the line. I pushed the door shut and picked up. “Sorry we haven’t had a chance to talk lately,” I told her. “That’s all right,” she said. “Alex has been giving me lots of guidance.” “Good. He’s very smart, and you can learn plenty from him. On another note, I heard you talked to your mom about me.” Long pause. “I was just worried,” Maddy said. “You don’t seem like yourself lately. Like today, when we ran into you.” “There’s a lot going on that I can’t share with you, and though I appreciate your concern, I need you to be discreet. I don’t want people outside of work knowing my business, even if they are family.” Another pause. “All right,” she said, sounding disgruntled. “Maddy, as I told you before,” I said, “the stakes are high here, and you have to follow the rules.” “It’s just that I can’t seem to get anything right with you these days.” She was flipping the situation, making it seem like the trouble was my attitude rather than her mistakes. I said, “You can’t take this personally. You have to think about whether you’re up to the challenges here. It’s not for the faint of heart.”
And, finally, a sample of the incredibly boring and wooden (and no, not in that good way!) sex scenes that are discretely peppered throughout:I mean, seriously? All the sexual tension build-up, for THAT? That must have lasted, what? four minutes? five, tops?
July 15, 2019
review to follow.
Eyes between is was an interesting read. Robin works in television. She has her own show and a book due to come out. She is on top of the world.
Until someone decides she shouldn't be.
It starts with small pranks but quickly escalates into major threats and even bodily harm. Robin has no idea who is doing this to her but she has a few ideas. Unfortunetly she is not being taken as seriously as she would like.
This was a nasty "who done it" that I moderately enjoyed. I have seen one and two ratings for this book and highly disagree with them. Eyes on you kept my interest nicely and there are a huge cast of characters, all with a motive. It really is to ugh to guess who Robin's tormentor is.
I do think the book was a bit to long. Clocking in at almost 400 pages, there is alot to get through. I think it would have been nice had the book been just a bit shorter.
Then there is the main reason I am not giving it a higher rating. The thing is, one of my all time favorite thrillers has a plot just like this and that one is pretty hard to top. That is not the writer's fault but the other book, which is quite old now, was a terrifying tale and it would be tough for any book of this genre to live up to that one.
One thing I also liked here was the glimpse into the world of broadcast journalism and television. And what a cutthroat world it is. One thing this book did do is have me thank my lucky stars I do not work in this industry. I think I'd probably last a day..lol..all the cattiness. I give people in Television..the good ones..much credit.
Anyway..if you are seeking a real who done it you could do much worse then Eyes on you. At the very least, you will drive yourself crazy trying to figure out the guilty party. And that can be quite fun. 3.5 stars for a fun read.
Eyes between is was an interesting read. Robin works in television. She has her own show and a book due to come out. She is on top of the world.
Until someone decides she shouldn't be.
It starts with small pranks but quickly escalates into major threats and even bodily harm. Robin has no idea who is doing this to her but she has a few ideas. Unfortunetly she is not being taken as seriously as she would like.
This was a nasty "who done it" that I moderately enjoyed. I have seen one and two ratings for this book and highly disagree with them. Eyes on you kept my interest nicely and there are a huge cast of characters, all with a motive. It really is to ugh to guess who Robin's tormentor is.
I do think the book was a bit to long. Clocking in at almost 400 pages, there is alot to get through. I think it would have been nice had the book been just a bit shorter.
Then there is the main reason I am not giving it a higher rating. The thing is, one of my all time favorite thrillers has a plot just like this and that one is pretty hard to top. That is not the writer's fault but the other book, which is quite old now, was a terrifying tale and it would be tough for any book of this genre to live up to that one.
One thing I also liked here was the glimpse into the world of broadcast journalism and television. And what a cutthroat world it is. One thing this book did do is have me thank my lucky stars I do not work in this industry. I think I'd probably last a day..lol..all the cattiness. I give people in Television..the good ones..much credit.
Anyway..if you are seeking a real who done it you could do much worse then Eyes on you. At the very least, you will drive yourself crazy trying to figure out the guilty party. And that can be quite fun. 3.5 stars for a fun read.
June 15, 2015
Seriously? This has to be a joke. Don't waste your time on this pathetic excuse for a piece of writing. Unless you're interested in a horrible plot, terrible character development, and the worst ending possible. I hate to be so harsh, but whoever let this author wrap up her story and put a nice big predictable bow on the ending in less than 4 pages should be fired. So instead of reading the whole thing, save yourself the trouble and enjoy my cliff notes version instead. Robin had a rough childhood, but after a rocky start to her career as a pointless TV personality, she was on top of the world. Then someone tried to sabotage her for absolutely no reason and almost succeeded in murdering her all because Robin had sex with a man that someone else was interested in. But everything was great in the end; she got the guy (the knight in shining armor who swooped in and rescued her) and magically resolved all of her issues (including those leftover from childhood) in approximately 10 minutes. THE END.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 17, 2017
4.5 Stars
I KNEW IT!!!
**Originally posted on Bookish Wanderlove.**
Opening Lines
When I first read the synopsis I was definitely intrigued. But my first thoughts were, "Wait. Kate White? Doesn't she write those self-help kind of books?" Close but no. I had no idea that she wrote a variety of different books until I came across Eyes On You on Edelweiss. Once I started reading I just didn’t want to put the book down! You know the board game Clue? Well I felt like my Clue senses were tingling! I kept trying to figure out who was after Robin. I was torn between two characters at around 35% but then by 70% I knew for sure who it was but that didn't deteriorate me.
What kept Eyes On You from getting 5 stars?
At times I found myself I little confused with Robin’s narration. At certain points I couldn’t tell if she was making a statement or questioning something, which often had me going back a page and re-reading trying to figuring it out. But I’ve chalked this all up to the fact that it’s an advanced ebook copy and there will most likely be changes by time it was published.
Overall, Eyes On You was a great mysterious read that kept me on my toes. I was so eager to get to the end, even when I guessed who the culprit was. I look forward to read more by Kate White, I noticed that she has two books coming out next year. I hope they're suspense novels!!!
I KNEW IT!!!
**Originally posted on Bookish Wanderlove.**
Opening Lines
“The shoes had made a nasty dent in my paycheck, but I wasn’t sorry I’d splurged. They were Chanel, black-textured with a peep toe and a gold zipper up the back, really more of a booty than a stiletto. And not what you’d ever call “Fuck me” shoes-there was nothing about them that would make a guy want to bed you, unless he was the type who liked a razor-sharp heel at his throat.”Finally getting around to writing some reviews for books I read earlier this year, as you can see I read this back in June. Better late than never, right?
When I first read the synopsis I was definitely intrigued. But my first thoughts were, "Wait. Kate White? Doesn't she write those self-help kind of books?" Close but no. I had no idea that she wrote a variety of different books until I came across Eyes On You on Edelweiss. Once I started reading I just didn’t want to put the book down! You know the board game Clue? Well I felt like my Clue senses were tingling! I kept trying to figure out who was after Robin. I was torn between two characters at around 35% but then by 70% I knew for sure who it was but that didn't deteriorate me.
What kept Eyes On You from getting 5 stars?
At times I found myself I little confused with Robin’s narration. At certain points I couldn’t tell if she was making a statement or questioning something, which often had me going back a page and re-reading trying to figuring it out. But I’ve chalked this all up to the fact that it’s an advanced ebook copy and there will most likely be changes by time it was published.
Overall, Eyes On You was a great mysterious read that kept me on my toes. I was so eager to get to the end, even when I guessed who the culprit was. I look forward to read more by Kate White, I noticed that she has two books coming out next year. I hope they're suspense novels!!!
March 19, 2015
I've read the first three Bailey Weggins books, and I feel about this stand-alone the way I do about those. I want to like Kate White's books better than I do. They are fast reads; the settings and their peripheral details interest me (magazines, publishing, television, affluent New York, fashion, Society doings); and once I've started the book I have to keep reading to find out what happened. But I can't tell if I actually like the books or enjoy reading them, so it's hard for me to recommend them. I think some people will love White's books and some will feel as I do, particularly with this title, that maybe White doesn't set out knowing who committed the crime(s) and just settles on someone to tie up the ending, which does not mean the ending is a surprise. It's more of a "who did she decide would be the villain?" than "holy crap, I didn't see that coming."
I did read an advance e-galley of this title from Edelweiss, but I thought this about the second and third Bailey Weggins titles, which I read in their final published versions from my public library. Good beach or vacation reading. Get it from your library instead of purchasing. Overall, I say try Annette Blair's "Vintage Magic" mystery series instead if you like mysteries. Not great, but fabulous details about fashion and vintage if you're in a "Vogue/In Style" reading, "Devil Wears Prada" movie watching mood. Which I often am.
I did read an advance e-galley of this title from Edelweiss, but I thought this about the second and third Bailey Weggins titles, which I read in their final published versions from my public library. Good beach or vacation reading. Get it from your library instead of purchasing. Overall, I say try Annette Blair's "Vintage Magic" mystery series instead if you like mysteries. Not great, but fabulous details about fashion and vintage if you're in a "Vogue/In Style" reading, "Devil Wears Prada" movie watching mood. Which I often am.
May 3, 2019
Two and a half stars.
Divorce and losing her on air career has left Robin Trainer vulnerable. As a result she feels she must work harder and be better to maintain her role as co-host of a nightly entertainment show. As well she has written a book with sales that have started to take off, so it all seems to be finally going well for her. That is, until things start to go wrong. At first it’s little things but over time the nasty incidents escalate. Until eventually more than her career is at stake. What makes it worse is that the one responsible for undermining Robin’s credibility appears to be someone she works with. Someone she sees every day. But who is behind the campaign against her? And why?
This book certainly takes a long behind the scenes in TV and exposes the tensions and jealousies that go on there. I admit I am surprised I ended up reading this book. The opening with the fascination with shoes nearly turned me right off going further. But I did resist and did become quite interested and wanting to see how it played out. The story moves along at a reasonable pace and there are a few red herrings thrown out to try and lead the reader away from the obvious culprit. There are also a couple of what seem to be obligatory sex scenes.
I didn’t find Robin a particularly easy character to like. Some of her choices just seemed silly and more about simply moving the plot forward. I didn’t connect with any of the characters, but then the type of TV show Robin and co-host Carter are involved in is not a type of show I ever watch. I did find the behind the scenes look revealing. Those who are into such shows will probably find the story highly entertaining. While I became interested enough to keep reading I was never really in thrall to it and found it easy enough to put the book down. That often happens when I feel no emotional connection to the characters and feel like I am standing on the sidelines rather than sharing the experiences with them. For the reasons above, this was just an okay read for me. But I am equally sure there will be people out there who will gobble it up.
Divorce and losing her on air career has left Robin Trainer vulnerable. As a result she feels she must work harder and be better to maintain her role as co-host of a nightly entertainment show. As well she has written a book with sales that have started to take off, so it all seems to be finally going well for her. That is, until things start to go wrong. At first it’s little things but over time the nasty incidents escalate. Until eventually more than her career is at stake. What makes it worse is that the one responsible for undermining Robin’s credibility appears to be someone she works with. Someone she sees every day. But who is behind the campaign against her? And why?
This book certainly takes a long behind the scenes in TV and exposes the tensions and jealousies that go on there. I admit I am surprised I ended up reading this book. The opening with the fascination with shoes nearly turned me right off going further. But I did resist and did become quite interested and wanting to see how it played out. The story moves along at a reasonable pace and there are a few red herrings thrown out to try and lead the reader away from the obvious culprit. There are also a couple of what seem to be obligatory sex scenes.
I didn’t find Robin a particularly easy character to like. Some of her choices just seemed silly and more about simply moving the plot forward. I didn’t connect with any of the characters, but then the type of TV show Robin and co-host Carter are involved in is not a type of show I ever watch. I did find the behind the scenes look revealing. Those who are into such shows will probably find the story highly entertaining. While I became interested enough to keep reading I was never really in thrall to it and found it easy enough to put the book down. That often happens when I feel no emotional connection to the characters and feel like I am standing on the sidelines rather than sharing the experiences with them. For the reasons above, this was just an okay read for me. But I am equally sure there will be people out there who will gobble it up.
April 25, 2015
I have been a fan of Kate White's books since reading Hush and The Sixes.This one certainly did not disappoint.
Robin is on top of the world. She's written a book that's heading for the Top Ten and she's co-anchor of a prospering TV show. But things are starting to fall part. First there's the note stuffed in her purse calling her a not-so-nice name. Then there' the cockroach in her coffee, which I actually thought was worse than the Barbie Doll left for her with the eyes gouged out.
And until the makeup she normally uses before going on air is tampered with and contaminated with an acid, does anyone start to believe there's a problem.
There are several people who might be responsible... everyone from her boss to the show's anchor, and assorted friends .. or are they?
Added to the mystery is that as a child, her stepmother would do the same kinds of things to her and then convince her father that she was doing those things to herself.
So the question is ... is there really someone out to get her ... or is she doing these things to herself ?
The book is very well-written. It starts out as so hopeful and then with each turn of the page you can sense the unease in Robin's life. The author did a great job in making sure there were plenty of suspects you could point your finger at and say 'AHAH'. But you won't really know until the last few pages.
I highly recommend this book for anyone who likes psychological mysteries rather than blood and guts ..
Robin is on top of the world. She's written a book that's heading for the Top Ten and she's co-anchor of a prospering TV show. But things are starting to fall part. First there's the note stuffed in her purse calling her a not-so-nice name. Then there' the cockroach in her coffee, which I actually thought was worse than the Barbie Doll left for her with the eyes gouged out.
And until the makeup she normally uses before going on air is tampered with and contaminated with an acid, does anyone start to believe there's a problem.
There are several people who might be responsible... everyone from her boss to the show's anchor, and assorted friends .. or are they?
Added to the mystery is that as a child, her stepmother would do the same kinds of things to her and then convince her father that she was doing those things to herself.
So the question is ... is there really someone out to get her ... or is she doing these things to herself ?
The book is very well-written. It starts out as so hopeful and then with each turn of the page you can sense the unease in Robin's life. The author did a great job in making sure there were plenty of suspects you could point your finger at and say 'AHAH'. But you won't really know until the last few pages.
I highly recommend this book for anyone who likes psychological mysteries rather than blood and guts ..
June 23, 2015
Eyes On You by Kate White is a 2014 Harper publication.
This book is a part of a “Big Library Read” promotion and so I decided to play along and check this one out with my Overdrive account.
This one starts off strong with the lead character, Robin Trainer, a co-host on a television news magazine show, celebrating her new book, and really feeling her stride, until it becomes apparent that someone wants her out as the host of the TV show and will resort to all manner of cunning to get their way.
But, the momentum is lost by the midway point as the story starts to play out like an old 1980's made for TV movie.
With this book being promoted so heavily with all the libraries, I was excited to get started on it,and at first the book almost had a satirical feel to it with all the politics, jealousy, and backstabbing that takes place behind the scenes of Robin's television show. But, no, I don't think the author intended any type of dark humor and was playing it straight all the way through. It even started to develop a “cheesy” quality to it after a while, and to say it was predictable is an understatement.
Overall, this was mostly a disappointment and for mystery and thriller readers, I think it's safe to say you won't be missing anything if you give this one a pass. 2 stars
This book is a part of a “Big Library Read” promotion and so I decided to play along and check this one out with my Overdrive account.
This one starts off strong with the lead character, Robin Trainer, a co-host on a television news magazine show, celebrating her new book, and really feeling her stride, until it becomes apparent that someone wants her out as the host of the TV show and will resort to all manner of cunning to get their way.
But, the momentum is lost by the midway point as the story starts to play out like an old 1980's made for TV movie.
With this book being promoted so heavily with all the libraries, I was excited to get started on it,and at first the book almost had a satirical feel to it with all the politics, jealousy, and backstabbing that takes place behind the scenes of Robin's television show. But, no, I don't think the author intended any type of dark humor and was playing it straight all the way through. It even started to develop a “cheesy” quality to it after a while, and to say it was predictable is an understatement.
Overall, this was mostly a disappointment and for mystery and thriller readers, I think it's safe to say you won't be missing anything if you give this one a pass. 2 stars
April 30, 2014
I received an uncorrected proof copy of this book from HarperCollins.
Eyes On You covers the span of about three weeks in the life of rising television host Robin Trainer, who seems to have an enemy that is stalking and sabotaging her work and career. Beginning with an aggressive note found in her purse, the events escalate to Robin finding a Barbie doll in her office with the eyes slashed out and having her face chemically burned when her set makeup is tampered with. Robin desperately seeks answers in order to protect her safety and her career.
This novel is written like a flashy, fast paced TV episode. It's trying hard to be sexy and intriguing and reel you in with its suspense and glamour. I didn't like its style from the first page, where Robin describes her "fuck you" shoes. "Not what you'd ever call "Fuck me" shoes - there was nothing about them that would make a guy want to bed you, unless he was the type who liked a razor-sharp heel at his throat. These were what you wore on your feet when you needed armor, when the night would include a few foes half-hidden among the friends and fans. They were the kind of footwear that said you could damn well take care of yourself" (1). I instantly felt myself internally rolling my eyes at how hard the narrative is trying to come across as ballsy and sexy at the same time.
Additionally, I wasn't super impressed with the writing in this book. In particular, many of the similes were less than spectacular. "As if I'd hooked up with her husband or kicked her puppy in the head" (5) and "like a nasty mongrel nipping at my heels" (125) were two of the most egregious that I took note of.
This was a fast read and White does a good job of fueling the reader on; you can't help but be curious and want to know who's lurking behind all the evil acts Robin falls victim of. Robin at times feels like a very unreliable narrator, but the author is clearly deliberately trying to make the reader question her honesty. In particular, Robin lies to her friend, promising not to sleep with her co-anchor and then does so, making me question how trustworthy she is. Later, Robin reveals details about her childhood, a dispute with her stepmother about who was losing objects and staining clothes, further evidence that Robin may not be all that she seems. Other characters drift in and out of suspicion; stories don't quite add up or they're caught in little lies - but are they white lies or is there something more there? In short, White keeps the reader guessing to the end, which is the greatest strength of this novel of suspense.
2.5 Stars
Eyes On You covers the span of about three weeks in the life of rising television host Robin Trainer, who seems to have an enemy that is stalking and sabotaging her work and career. Beginning with an aggressive note found in her purse, the events escalate to Robin finding a Barbie doll in her office with the eyes slashed out and having her face chemically burned when her set makeup is tampered with. Robin desperately seeks answers in order to protect her safety and her career.
This novel is written like a flashy, fast paced TV episode. It's trying hard to be sexy and intriguing and reel you in with its suspense and glamour. I didn't like its style from the first page, where Robin describes her "fuck you" shoes. "Not what you'd ever call "Fuck me" shoes - there was nothing about them that would make a guy want to bed you, unless he was the type who liked a razor-sharp heel at his throat. These were what you wore on your feet when you needed armor, when the night would include a few foes half-hidden among the friends and fans. They were the kind of footwear that said you could damn well take care of yourself" (1). I instantly felt myself internally rolling my eyes at how hard the narrative is trying to come across as ballsy and sexy at the same time.
Additionally, I wasn't super impressed with the writing in this book. In particular, many of the similes were less than spectacular. "As if I'd hooked up with her husband or kicked her puppy in the head" (5) and "like a nasty mongrel nipping at my heels" (125) were two of the most egregious that I took note of.
This was a fast read and White does a good job of fueling the reader on; you can't help but be curious and want to know who's lurking behind all the evil acts Robin falls victim of. Robin at times feels like a very unreliable narrator, but the author is clearly deliberately trying to make the reader question her honesty. In particular, Robin lies to her friend, promising not to sleep with her co-anchor and then does so, making me question how trustworthy she is. Later, Robin reveals details about her childhood, a dispute with her stepmother about who was losing objects and staining clothes, further evidence that Robin may not be all that she seems. Other characters drift in and out of suspicion; stories don't quite add up or they're caught in little lies - but are they white lies or is there something more there? In short, White keeps the reader guessing to the end, which is the greatest strength of this novel of suspense.
2.5 Stars
March 27, 2023
I become an instant Kate White fan when reading Have You Seen Me and I was super eager to dig into Eyes on You. This book starts a little slow and takes some time to with the build-up – but you can expect a wonderfully twisty read when you reach for this book. Eyes on You explores the rivalry and jealousy among Talk show hosts and it will keep you entertained as the women involved in this tale seems to have no limits at all.
Kate White brings her characters to life beautifully as she takes you backstage to the set of talk shows. I love the intensity of the story and how the author shares the character's vulnerabilities. This book does not hold back and leaves you feeling part of the rivalry and ambition that drive these characters. After reading this book, you will look at talk show hosts just a little differently.
Robin Trainer has to fight her way back into the limelight but now she has everything she has always wanted. Her new shows ratings are climbing and her first book is a bestseller. Dubbed a media double threat, Robin is loving her life. Until things start going wrong. First small things start to happen, a nasty note left in her purse, a photo destroyed and creepy little gifts left in her office. Someone she works with does not like her, yet Robin is clueless about who she has offended. When things intensify Robin finds that this is more than she initially thought and that whoever is behind what is happening is not going to stop until Robin has lost everything important to her.
This book has a slow start, but once it starts to intensify you will not want to put it down. The author manages to keep you guessing even after Robin has a clear suspect and the final twist is brilliant.
I loved Robin – a successful, strong woman when the book starts, but as the story unfolds her insecurities surface and you are left seeing a woman who has not escaped the trauma of her childhood. Seeing the past come back to haunt her makes her realistic. The fact that she refused to walk away and insisted on fighting to prove herself added to her appeal.
There is something special about this author’s writing that I have not been able to find the word to express. She draws you into her story and keeps you invested as you race to the final page. I have to say, while this is a little different to the books I usually reach for, I loved every minute of reading this book.
If you are keen on a twisty thriller featuring a successful woman who is about to lose everything, then you will love Eyes on You – you can expect an entertaining read as the characters reveal their claws leaving you shocked at how far rivalry will take them.
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Kate White brings her characters to life beautifully as she takes you backstage to the set of talk shows. I love the intensity of the story and how the author shares the character's vulnerabilities. This book does not hold back and leaves you feeling part of the rivalry and ambition that drive these characters. After reading this book, you will look at talk show hosts just a little differently.
Robin Trainer has to fight her way back into the limelight but now she has everything she has always wanted. Her new shows ratings are climbing and her first book is a bestseller. Dubbed a media double threat, Robin is loving her life. Until things start going wrong. First small things start to happen, a nasty note left in her purse, a photo destroyed and creepy little gifts left in her office. Someone she works with does not like her, yet Robin is clueless about who she has offended. When things intensify Robin finds that this is more than she initially thought and that whoever is behind what is happening is not going to stop until Robin has lost everything important to her.
This book has a slow start, but once it starts to intensify you will not want to put it down. The author manages to keep you guessing even after Robin has a clear suspect and the final twist is brilliant.
I loved Robin – a successful, strong woman when the book starts, but as the story unfolds her insecurities surface and you are left seeing a woman who has not escaped the trauma of her childhood. Seeing the past come back to haunt her makes her realistic. The fact that she refused to walk away and insisted on fighting to prove herself added to her appeal.
There is something special about this author’s writing that I have not been able to find the word to express. She draws you into her story and keeps you invested as you race to the final page. I have to say, while this is a little different to the books I usually reach for, I loved every minute of reading this book.
If you are keen on a twisty thriller featuring a successful woman who is about to lose everything, then you will love Eyes on You – you can expect an entertaining read as the characters reveal their claws leaving you shocked at how far rivalry will take them.
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June 13, 2015
Robin Trainer has had a tough background but finally things are going her way. She has a new television talk show and has published a new book that is doing well. Someone however, is not so thrilled about all of her success and sets out to make it known .
This was a quickly read who dunnit which actually was better than I expected. It had some interesting twists, and kept me guessing until the end. A great book for beach or inflight reading. It was chosen for the Overdrive Big Read project , which means it is guaranteed to be available for download June 9-23.
3.5 stars
This was a quickly read who dunnit which actually was better than I expected. It had some interesting twists, and kept me guessing until the end. A great book for beach or inflight reading. It was chosen for the Overdrive Big Read project , which means it is guaranteed to be available for download June 9-23.
3.5 stars
June 13, 2015
Easy, fast summer read. A page turner that does not require a lot of focus. A little like Mary Higgins Clark' mysteries but with a little sex included, a few suspects and the big reveal at the end. I will read more books by Kate White this summer.
June 26, 2014
The word ‘sharp’ is always used when it comes to this amazing author’s writing, and this new roller-coaster thriller is no exception. In fact, like a great wine, it seems that Kate White’s writing is aging to perfection.
This tale surrounds a definite career woman working in a truly glamorous, not-to-mention, backbiting and mean – business. Robin Trainer has dealt with some pretty serious issues to re-enter that job market; from a divorce that practically annihilated her to losing her on-air job after dealing with multiple attacks from an unknown colleague. But Kate has risen above all that. She knows this is the dog-eat-dog-world of the media, and the personalities are hit just as hard as the subjects they’re covering.
This time around, however, Robin is not only back, she’s a true star. Working as cohost of a nightly entertainment program that is huge as far as popularity is concerned, Robin can also add ‘hot new writer’ to her resume because of the bestselling novel that she penned, selling to the masses in droves. In other words, Robin’s future is certainly looking sunny. So what happens when everything is going right? Exactly. And when things begin to go wrong for Robin, they go from bad to worse fairly quickly.
Robin has rivals; after all, if you’re going to be hot in the industry you are going to meet up with others climbing the ladder and using you as one of the rungs. But there is a difference between rivalry and downright evil – which is what Robin soon faces. Dolls with eyes gouged out, threatening notes placed in her own handbag – Robin is dealing with far more than just an up-and-comer who wants to make it on television. In fact, as things worsen, it looks like the predator may just be someone she works closely with…causing far more than just sleep to be lost. If the rival meets their goal, Robin has a very good shot at not only losing her newfound career, but also her life.
Again…intelligence, twists, turns, fast-paced action, and the feeling that the author knows everything regarding the topic she is speaking about to her readers. Kate White has put forward a character that is believable and able to be challenged and supported by fans, and the ending is one that you will not see coming!
This tale surrounds a definite career woman working in a truly glamorous, not-to-mention, backbiting and mean – business. Robin Trainer has dealt with some pretty serious issues to re-enter that job market; from a divorce that practically annihilated her to losing her on-air job after dealing with multiple attacks from an unknown colleague. But Kate has risen above all that. She knows this is the dog-eat-dog-world of the media, and the personalities are hit just as hard as the subjects they’re covering.
This time around, however, Robin is not only back, she’s a true star. Working as cohost of a nightly entertainment program that is huge as far as popularity is concerned, Robin can also add ‘hot new writer’ to her resume because of the bestselling novel that she penned, selling to the masses in droves. In other words, Robin’s future is certainly looking sunny. So what happens when everything is going right? Exactly. And when things begin to go wrong for Robin, they go from bad to worse fairly quickly.
Robin has rivals; after all, if you’re going to be hot in the industry you are going to meet up with others climbing the ladder and using you as one of the rungs. But there is a difference between rivalry and downright evil – which is what Robin soon faces. Dolls with eyes gouged out, threatening notes placed in her own handbag – Robin is dealing with far more than just an up-and-comer who wants to make it on television. In fact, as things worsen, it looks like the predator may just be someone she works closely with…causing far more than just sleep to be lost. If the rival meets their goal, Robin has a very good shot at not only losing her newfound career, but also her life.
Again…intelligence, twists, turns, fast-paced action, and the feeling that the author knows everything regarding the topic she is speaking about to her readers. Kate White has put forward a character that is believable and able to be challenged and supported by fans, and the ending is one that you will not see coming!
May 28, 2014
Robin Trainer is back at her on-air job as a co-host, after a two-year hiatus. Ratings are climbing and a book she has written is turning into a bestseller.
But a dark and malevolent presence is threatening her very existence, not to mention her career. It is obviously someone she works with, because of the nature and timing of the incidents, but just when she thinks she has figured it out, her bosses turn against her with a startling decision.
How can Robin find out who has been destroying her life and even threatening her safety when everyone believes something different?
Can one friend at work help her find out who is responsible? Or will she discover that more and more of the people she trusted are not trustworthy?
In her darkest hour, Robin is reminded of childhood incidents involving her stepmother...and wondering if now, like then, she can ever prove her innocence.
"Eyes on You: A Novel of Suspense" was a quick read that I could not put down, and is a hard reminder of the cutthroat world of journalism. I had several suspects in mind, and didn't figure out the whole story until it started to fall into place at the end. Even then, some of the pieces didn't fit together completely for me...there were some loose ends. But overall, it was a stunning read. 4.0 stars.
But a dark and malevolent presence is threatening her very existence, not to mention her career. It is obviously someone she works with, because of the nature and timing of the incidents, but just when she thinks she has figured it out, her bosses turn against her with a startling decision.
How can Robin find out who has been destroying her life and even threatening her safety when everyone believes something different?
Can one friend at work help her find out who is responsible? Or will she discover that more and more of the people she trusted are not trustworthy?
In her darkest hour, Robin is reminded of childhood incidents involving her stepmother...and wondering if now, like then, she can ever prove her innocence.
"Eyes on You: A Novel of Suspense" was a quick read that I could not put down, and is a hard reminder of the cutthroat world of journalism. I had several suspects in mind, and didn't figure out the whole story until it started to fall into place at the end. Even then, some of the pieces didn't fit together completely for me...there were some loose ends. But overall, it was a stunning read. 4.0 stars.
December 14, 2015
I was so close to giving this one star, but I finished it, didn't I?
This book was the equivalent of a terrible Lifetime movie. The plot is cheesy, the end of a chapter means a new bit of suspense, and each character was just unbelievable enough to keep you guessing. But hey, that's why we watch those dumb movies, right?
I wanted a quick and easy thriller and I kinda got one. I was happy to find out that the person I suspected the whole time was, indeed, the guilty party. If they had thrown it a different way, I probably would've been furious.
I just hated the relationships (or lack thereof) in this, and I also didn't like any of the charatacers. I never felt like I could root for Robin. I just didn't care.
I guess I just wanted to know how it ended, and that's why I kept reading this. There are wayyyy better suspense books out there. But if you're looking for a silly read for a vacation that could probably be gobbled up in a sitting, you got it.
This book was the equivalent of a terrible Lifetime movie. The plot is cheesy, the end of a chapter means a new bit of suspense, and each character was just unbelievable enough to keep you guessing. But hey, that's why we watch those dumb movies, right?
I wanted a quick and easy thriller and I kinda got one. I was happy to find out that the person I suspected the whole time was, indeed, the guilty party. If they had thrown it a different way, I probably would've been furious.
I just hated the relationships (or lack thereof) in this, and I also didn't like any of the charatacers. I never felt like I could root for Robin. I just didn't care.
I guess I just wanted to know how it ended, and that's why I kept reading this. There are wayyyy better suspense books out there. But if you're looking for a silly read for a vacation that could probably be gobbled up in a sitting, you got it.
June 17, 2015
This month, Eyes on You was featured as OverDrive's Big Library Read. The synopsis made it sound like a quick, suspenseful read and I decided to give it a try.
It was okay, but I wasn't hooked and aching to get back to the story. It's formulaic and somewhat predictable.
I have no idea how books are selected for The Big Library Read, but after reading this one, I'm hesitant to participate in future rounds.
It was okay, but I wasn't hooked and aching to get back to the story. It's formulaic and somewhat predictable.
I have no idea how books are selected for The Big Library Read, but after reading this one, I'm hesitant to participate in future rounds.
February 5, 2017
This book a very good light mystery. I did not figure how "who done it" until the very end because there were clues during the story making you think different people were the one so it was a surprise to me and I did think it was some of the different people. So that part of it was a surprise which I enjoyed. Very quick read and interesting mystery. Good insight into tabloid type TV.
July 3, 2014
Always love Kate White...fun, fast reads.
July 17, 2014
Eyes on You had me riveted. I literally gobbled 3/4th's of the book in one night and if I hadn't needed sleep I would've finished it all. I don't often fly through a book in one night but this was an easy breezy read and I was definitely in the mood for it, which helps a lot.
There's not that particularly "special" about Eyes on You, it's the typical mystery - someone is stalking Robin the main character who is a co-anchor on a show called The Pulse that deals with various celebrity issues, etc, anything trending in the media pretty much. Suddenly as her star is rising with the release of a new book that is quickly becoming a bestseller and her stardom on the show, she's got someone in her midst that is very unhappy with her success. She begins to get creepy notes, and other incidents that make her very uneasy. The events ratchet up until she fears for her life, wondering who it could be that has a terrible grudge against her and what they're willing to do next.
Even though I said there isn't anything particularly special about this book - it's definite a great read for any mystery lover. It's got all the good marks of a good beach read that keeps you glued to it's pages until the very end, drinking up every word.
My previous read of Kate White's was her novel, The Sixes. In my opinion, Eyes on You is much better and it kept me compulsively reading a lot more than her other novel did. But then again, I have a thing about stalkers and such that keep me glued to the pages more than other mystery premises.
There's not that particularly "special" about Eyes on You, it's the typical mystery - someone is stalking Robin the main character who is a co-anchor on a show called The Pulse that deals with various celebrity issues, etc, anything trending in the media pretty much. Suddenly as her star is rising with the release of a new book that is quickly becoming a bestseller and her stardom on the show, she's got someone in her midst that is very unhappy with her success. She begins to get creepy notes, and other incidents that make her very uneasy. The events ratchet up until she fears for her life, wondering who it could be that has a terrible grudge against her and what they're willing to do next.
Even though I said there isn't anything particularly special about this book - it's definite a great read for any mystery lover. It's got all the good marks of a good beach read that keeps you glued to it's pages until the very end, drinking up every word.
My previous read of Kate White's was her novel, The Sixes. In my opinion, Eyes on You is much better and it kept me compulsively reading a lot more than her other novel did. But then again, I have a thing about stalkers and such that keep me glued to the pages more than other mystery premises.
July 8, 2015
Ugh. I read this as part of my library's Big Read, and I don't know if I'm more mad at them for suckering me into this or at myself for slogging through to the end.
I've read a couple of White's Bailey Weggins novels, which are mostly dumb fun - quick summer beach reads where everyone's clothes are described in breathless detail and everyone's hair is artfully tousled - so it's not like I was expecting great literature, but this was so irritating.
Every woman but the heroine is evil, two-faced and backstabbing, and every woman but the heroine is described in witheringly unflattering terms. Apparently, big boobs, bad skin and open-toed sandals are all signs of bad moral character, as are brown hair and too much ambition, while carbs at IHOP and pink lipstick are grounds for murder.
The three (!) men romantically interested in her are little more than stereotypes in good clothes with bad lines, but at least they were given slightly more development than the secondary players, who could have held up cardboard signs with their single character traits on them for all the personalities they had.
The sex scenes made me sad for everyone involved, the heroine's "tragic" backstory was nonsensical, and the red herrings of the mystery read not so much as misdirection as entirely dropped plot threads.
Mostly, I am mad that this was the book that was chosen to showcase a woman writer, at a time when there are so very many better options, whether genre or not. Do better, libraries.
I've read a couple of White's Bailey Weggins novels, which are mostly dumb fun - quick summer beach reads where everyone's clothes are described in breathless detail and everyone's hair is artfully tousled - so it's not like I was expecting great literature, but this was so irritating.
Every woman but the heroine is evil, two-faced and backstabbing, and every woman but the heroine is described in witheringly unflattering terms. Apparently, big boobs, bad skin and open-toed sandals are all signs of bad moral character, as are brown hair and too much ambition, while carbs at IHOP and pink lipstick are grounds for murder.
The three (!) men romantically interested in her are little more than stereotypes in good clothes with bad lines, but at least they were given slightly more development than the secondary players, who could have held up cardboard signs with their single character traits on them for all the personalities they had.
The sex scenes made me sad for everyone involved, the heroine's "tragic" backstory was nonsensical, and the red herrings of the mystery read not so much as misdirection as entirely dropped plot threads.
Mostly, I am mad that this was the book that was chosen to showcase a woman writer, at a time when there are so very many better options, whether genre or not. Do better, libraries.
June 28, 2014
I received a copy of Eyes on You by Kate White through Goodreads first-reads program in return for an honest review.
The book description gives a fine description of what the story is about so I won't repeat it here; but no one could have prepared me for the fast-paced, constantly twisting & turning, edge-of-your-seat, psychological suspense that I found inside. This is a book that's a quick-read because you'll find it difficult to put down!
Robin seems to have it all coming together for her career-wise, only to discover that "having it all" also means being surrounded by people who each have their own plausible reasons to bring her down. While I didn't find Robin to be an especially likeable character, the growing psychological toll on her is intelligently & well done, making it easy to wonder how you'd react in the same situation, and eager to find the identity of the person behind the mayhem. And ruining her career isn't enough - this person wants her DEAD! Will you be as surprised as she was to learn who is behind it all? The book doesn't divulge the answer until the end, and you'll be following each twist and turn until then. An excellent read!
The book description gives a fine description of what the story is about so I won't repeat it here; but no one could have prepared me for the fast-paced, constantly twisting & turning, edge-of-your-seat, psychological suspense that I found inside. This is a book that's a quick-read because you'll find it difficult to put down!
Robin seems to have it all coming together for her career-wise, only to discover that "having it all" also means being surrounded by people who each have their own plausible reasons to bring her down. While I didn't find Robin to be an especially likeable character, the growing psychological toll on her is intelligently & well done, making it easy to wonder how you'd react in the same situation, and eager to find the identity of the person behind the mayhem. And ruining her career isn't enough - this person wants her DEAD! Will you be as surprised as she was to learn who is behind it all? The book doesn't divulge the answer until the end, and you'll be following each twist and turn until then. An excellent read!
June 9, 2015
All eyes on you every night on your TV show can sometimes be hazardous to your health as Robin Trainer has found out.
Was someone jealous of Robin's success or was Robin imagining all the death threats and incidents happening to her at the TV station. Hate notes, voodoo dolls, poison-laced makeup, drug-laced brownies, what else can happen?
As you follow Robin through her days, you will feel her terror at thinking someone is following her or share her fear of wondering what is going to happen next.
The characters in EYES ON YOU were all a suspicious lot and pretty cut throat. You never knew who you could trust.
I was very leery of most of the characters. I thought this one was the culprit then I thought no, this one must be it. EYES ON YOU wasn't gripping, but it was good. It definitely kept me turning the pages and guessing until the end.
This is the first book I have read by Kate White. I enjoyed EYES ON YOU, but I wouldn't call it a terrifying thriller. I would call it an intriguing thriller. 4/5
This book was given to me free of charge and without compensation by the publisher and TLC Book Tours in return for an honest review.
June 29, 2015
This was chosen as our "Big Library Read" and I'm going to assume was picked by blindfolding a librarian and having her throw a dart at the Fiction section.
WHY??
First, we have our protagonist, who has THE NERVE to be career minded and have a desire to move ahead. We are told this is a bad thing over and over and over. Then we have not one but TWO female villains whose sole motive is that they are jealous. Oh, you know how females are!!! So those women terrorize our heroine, who is portrayed as a helpless, hysterical, unbelievable victim who cannot fend for herself. No, she needs the help of the men in her life - because every single woman is either jealous and/or wanting to use her to get ahead. And/or useless human beings. But lucky for our heroine, there is a Prince Charming to swoop in and rescue her! And she apparently lives happily ever after with said prince.
Of all the fantastic books out there, how did this one become the Big Library Read? Heads should roll over this decision.
WHY??
First, we have our protagonist, who has THE NERVE to be career minded and have a desire to move ahead. We are told this is a bad thing over and over and over. Then we have not one but TWO female villains whose sole motive is that they are jealous. Oh, you know how females are!!! So those women terrorize our heroine, who is portrayed as a helpless, hysterical, unbelievable victim who cannot fend for herself. No, she needs the help of the men in her life - because every single woman is either jealous and/or wanting to use her to get ahead. And/or useless human beings. But lucky for our heroine, there is a Prince Charming to swoop in and rescue her! And she apparently lives happily ever after with said prince.
Of all the fantastic books out there, how did this one become the Big Library Read? Heads should roll over this decision.
August 3, 2014
i sort of love kate white books but i also recognize that they're all repetitive, pulpy trash.
do with that what you will.
here, the protagonist's voice (robin trainer!) is remarkably bailey weggins-esque. and the plot is also something vaguely bailey-esque - tv personality lives glamorous but lonely single life in new york after rebuilding her career after her messy-ish divorce! then, SOMEONE DOESN'T WANT HER TO SUCCEED!!!
and crazy shit happens...like cockroaches in coffee and ambien-laced brownies.
whatever. i could have told you the killer on page 52. that's not really the point. these are quick, easy mysteries that make you think fondly of "murder she wrote".
you know, if mrs. fletcher was thirty-nine and was having uber-creepy (read: clinical and very not sexy) sexual relations with her co-anchor when she really, really shouldn't be.
no, REALLY shouldn't be.
2 stars. predictable but digestible.
do with that what you will.
here, the protagonist's voice (robin trainer!) is remarkably bailey weggins-esque. and the plot is also something vaguely bailey-esque - tv personality lives glamorous but lonely single life in new york after rebuilding her career after her messy-ish divorce! then, SOMEONE DOESN'T WANT HER TO SUCCEED!!!
and crazy shit happens...like cockroaches in coffee and ambien-laced brownies.
whatever. i could have told you the killer on page 52. that's not really the point. these are quick, easy mysteries that make you think fondly of "murder she wrote".
you know, if mrs. fletcher was thirty-nine and was having uber-creepy (read: clinical and very not sexy) sexual relations with her co-anchor when she really, really shouldn't be.
no, REALLY shouldn't be.
2 stars. predictable but digestible.
July 4, 2014
Another fast paced mystery from Kate White. And, again, it kept me guessing till the end.
July 5, 2014
Airplane read.
August 15, 2020
This novel falls within the purview of the sharp competitiveness that drives the world of television programming. The story truly has the feel of the old Harlequin romances popular in my early adolescence in which women’s primary focus in life is, of course, men.
So now, in the 21st century, we have this book and it seems to follow the predictable pathways of romantic suspense (which is fine. We expect certain patterns to occur in a genre). Women snarl at other women with vicious jealousy. Any depth of relationship building between women seems strangely absent and when the women do talk with their close friends, the topics are usually work, men, or items that are“gossipy”. Now there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that kind of conversation, but I must admit that this novel makes it seem that’s the only thing women talk about and of course, we know that is not true. Women are also deep and diverse thinkers.
So why, in this story, do the women fight, indulge in subterfuge, whisper behind each other’s back, get emotional and ultra-sensitive, and prove to be disloyal at every turn? Wow, of course it is because of a their primary goal in life - the pursuit and capture of a man. Oh well, I suppose that is true for some but it seems to me women have a more balanced life than suggested in this novel.
While this novel is not much of a mystery, it was an adequate afternoon read. Why only two stars? Because I found the characters themselves slightly undeveloped and not particularly interesting.
So now, in the 21st century, we have this book and it seems to follow the predictable pathways of romantic suspense (which is fine. We expect certain patterns to occur in a genre). Women snarl at other women with vicious jealousy. Any depth of relationship building between women seems strangely absent and when the women do talk with their close friends, the topics are usually work, men, or items that are“gossipy”. Now there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that kind of conversation, but I must admit that this novel makes it seem that’s the only thing women talk about and of course, we know that is not true. Women are also deep and diverse thinkers.
So why, in this story, do the women fight, indulge in subterfuge, whisper behind each other’s back, get emotional and ultra-sensitive, and prove to be disloyal at every turn? Wow, of course it is because of a their primary goal in life - the pursuit and capture of a man. Oh well, I suppose that is true for some but it seems to me women have a more balanced life than suggested in this novel.
While this novel is not much of a mystery, it was an adequate afternoon read. Why only two stars? Because I found the characters themselves slightly undeveloped and not particularly interesting.
April 17, 2019
This was NOT a psychological thriller. This was more of a Hallmark chick lit mystery movie. I read so many glowing reviews, all about the twists and turns and who could believe who the culprit was??? Seriously? This wasn't the worst book I've read, but it wasn't what everyone cracked it up to be.
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