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She Had Enough
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Expected 21 Jul 26Six friends. One dinner. And a secret that won't stay buried.
Mallory Taylor was looking forward to a fun night out with old college friends—nostalgia, laughter, nothing more. But Caitlin, always the quiet one of the group, seems even more withdrawn than usual. On edge. Distant. Then, hours after the women all head their separate ways, a massive earthquake reduces San Francisco to rubble—and Caitlin disappears.
It isn't until six months later, as the city begins to recover, that Mallory learns the truth. Was her disappearance related to the earthquake? Or was something else, something sinister, going on with Caitlin?
No one else seems alarmed. No one is asking questions. But the more Mallory digs, the more she uncovers secrets from that fractures in their friendships, hidden motives, and quiet betrayals. The kind of secrets people would kill to protect.
Twisty, atmospheric, and impossible to put down, She Had Enough is a chilling exploration of friendship, silence, and what happens when one woman refuses to stop asking questions.
Mallory Taylor was looking forward to a fun night out with old college friends—nostalgia, laughter, nothing more. But Caitlin, always the quiet one of the group, seems even more withdrawn than usual. On edge. Distant. Then, hours after the women all head their separate ways, a massive earthquake reduces San Francisco to rubble—and Caitlin disappears.
It isn't until six months later, as the city begins to recover, that Mallory learns the truth. Was her disappearance related to the earthquake? Or was something else, something sinister, going on with Caitlin?
No one else seems alarmed. No one is asking questions. But the more Mallory digs, the more she uncovers secrets from that fractures in their friendships, hidden motives, and quiet betrayals. The kind of secrets people would kill to protect.
Twisty, atmospheric, and impossible to put down, She Had Enough is a chilling exploration of friendship, silence, and what happens when one woman refuses to stop asking questions.
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Expected publication July 21, 2026
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Stacie Grey
4 books158 followersStacie Grey is an author and fan of mysteries who lives in Alameda, California, with her husband and dog. In what passes for normal life, she works in biotech research. She mostly posts to Instagram and Threads, and occasionally writes a newsletter.
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Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
A group of friends in San Francisco has dinner one night, with no idea that their lives are going to be changed forever in just a few hours when an earthquake hits. Even more so when it’s determined that one of the group disappeared. Of course, it’s not until six months later that they realize Caitlin is gone, mostly thanks to Mallory, our main narrator. And when she starts looking into what happened to Caitlin, she’s not met with the questions and panic that she expects from everyone. For women who are supposed to be great friends, these ladies are pretty terrible. It just gets worse when the more Mallory fights to figure out the truth, the more her friends push back and try to convince her to move on. But Mallory won’t stop until she knows the truth, even if it kills her.
So, I realize that earthquakes are terrible disasters, but the one in this story is front and center most of the time. Honestly, I’m surprised it’s not titled ‘The Earthquake.’ There are several points throughout the story where there’s no action, and it kind of lags, just a lot of Mallory theorizing in her head, and then the earthquake is used to pad out the story. Not the actual event, just more descriptions of the fallout, and how everyone is dealing with life post-quake.
And not a single one of Caitlin’s so-called friends seems to care about the obviously suspicious circumstances that occurred. So Mallory continually gets together with these terrible women to badger them with questions, and they just get annoyed and keep asking why she cares so much. Yet somehow she’s able to piece it together even with a mysterious stranger breaking in, following her, and threatening her.
Maybe if the women weren’t so obnoxious, I would have enjoyed it more. You can have secrets without being a complete jerk about it, like they all are. Literally, four terrible people and Mallory. And they’re all so obvious about not caring, they’re not even smart enough to pretend to care and look less suspicious. Less earthquake and more character development would go a long way with this one.
So, I realize that earthquakes are terrible disasters, but the one in this story is front and center most of the time. Honestly, I’m surprised it’s not titled ‘The Earthquake.’ There are several points throughout the story where there’s no action, and it kind of lags, just a lot of Mallory theorizing in her head, and then the earthquake is used to pad out the story. Not the actual event, just more descriptions of the fallout, and how everyone is dealing with life post-quake.
And not a single one of Caitlin’s so-called friends seems to care about the obviously suspicious circumstances that occurred. So Mallory continually gets together with these terrible women to badger them with questions, and they just get annoyed and keep asking why she cares so much. Yet somehow she’s able to piece it together even with a mysterious stranger breaking in, following her, and threatening her.
Maybe if the women weren’t so obnoxious, I would have enjoyed it more. You can have secrets without being a complete jerk about it, like they all are. Literally, four terrible people and Mallory. And they’re all so obvious about not caring, they’re not even smart enough to pretend to care and look less suspicious. Less earthquake and more character development would go a long way with this one.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
“So then he says, ‘That’s why girls like you die alone surrounded by cats.’ And I’m like, Don’t threaten me with a good time.”
That single line on the very first page hooked me immediately.
There’s something wonderfully accessible about Grey’s writing. It’s descriptive and charming without being overly florid, and it pulls you straight into the story. Within the first chapter, I could easily picture myself sitting at the table with this group of women in a bustling restaurant, venting about bad dates and the existential horror of house hunting.
The whole setup carries strong Big Little Lies energy: layered friendships, secrets, and tension just beneath the surface.
Mallory is such a likable protagonist. She’s smart, independent, observant, and grounded. I’m so used to main characters who are slow on the uptake or frustratingly helpless, and Mallory is refreshingly neither. She asks the right questions, trusts her instincts, and refuses to back down when something doesn’t add up. Honestly, I need a friend like Mallory.
While all of the other characters felt mature, nuanced, and genuinely likable, Caitlin stood out in a different way for me. I struggled to connect with her; she often came across as emotionally immature, to the point where it sometimes felt like I was reading about a 12 year old rather than a woman in her thirties. She also has a sort of 'friend everyone tiptoes around' energy, which created distance rather than empathy. But, this detachment works thematically and reinforces the book’s focus on discomfort and what goes unnoticed.
I also would have loved to spend more time with the characters and their motivations rather than focusing quite so much on the earthquake itself. At times, the disaster element slowed the pacing when I was invested in the emotional and interpersonal stakes.
Overall, it's tense and emotionally resonant... just shy of perfect for me.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.
She Had Enough by Stacie Grey follows a group of friends in the aftermath of a massive earthquake in the San Francisco Bay Area. One minute they’re enjoying a nice dinner together; hours later, the city and surrounding bay are devastated, and the friend group has been torn apart. In the days and weeks that follow, Mallory begins to suspect that something more sinister has happened to one of the group members who seemingly vanished after the earthquake.
Mallory is a smart and highly observant protagonist, and easily the most likable character in the group. That impression may partly come from the fact that the story is mostly centered around her perspective, with only a few filler chapters from the other female friends. I really enjoyed how the thriller elements were tied so closely to the natural disaster. With phone lines down, cameras destroyed, and communication systems knocked out, the mystery feels much more believable—under normal circumstances, it likely would have been solved quickly, but the earthquake creates realistic obstacles that force Mallory to dig deeper to uncover the truth.
I do wish the book had focused a bit more on the other characters, particularly through deeper inner monologues. That added perspective could have given the story more substance, as we don’t learn much about what happens to them after the earthquake until the very end. I also felt the setting could have been described more vividly. As someone who lives in the SF Bay Area, I could easily picture locations and geography, but readers unfamiliar with the area might find some aspects confusing.
Overall, this was a solid and engaging read, and I would recommend it. She Had Enough is scheduled to be released on July 21, 2026.
She Had Enough by Stacie Grey follows a group of friends in the aftermath of a massive earthquake in the San Francisco Bay Area. One minute they’re enjoying a nice dinner together; hours later, the city and surrounding bay are devastated, and the friend group has been torn apart. In the days and weeks that follow, Mallory begins to suspect that something more sinister has happened to one of the group members who seemingly vanished after the earthquake.
Mallory is a smart and highly observant protagonist, and easily the most likable character in the group. That impression may partly come from the fact that the story is mostly centered around her perspective, with only a few filler chapters from the other female friends. I really enjoyed how the thriller elements were tied so closely to the natural disaster. With phone lines down, cameras destroyed, and communication systems knocked out, the mystery feels much more believable—under normal circumstances, it likely would have been solved quickly, but the earthquake creates realistic obstacles that force Mallory to dig deeper to uncover the truth.
I do wish the book had focused a bit more on the other characters, particularly through deeper inner monologues. That added perspective could have given the story more substance, as we don’t learn much about what happens to them after the earthquake until the very end. I also felt the setting could have been described more vividly. As someone who lives in the SF Bay Area, I could easily picture locations and geography, but readers unfamiliar with the area might find some aspects confusing.
Overall, this was a solid and engaging read, and I would recommend it. She Had Enough is scheduled to be released on July 21, 2026.
January 2, 2026
📚Book Review: She Had Enough
Author: Stacie Grey
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre: Mystery/Suspense
Pages: 336
Coming July 21, 2026
📚My Book Review:
She Had Enough by Stacie Grey is a mystery/suspense story that follows a group of friends from college who reunite before a devastating earthquake. The main character, Mallory, is very likable. The author does not make the other characters likable, showing no concern for their friend Caitlin. For me, it felt like there was too much time spent about the earthquake and not enough about the main storyline.
The book hooked me immediately and I could not put it down, reading it in 1 day. There was lots of suspense that I love, in a good mystery. What I was missing was a “twist” that never came at the end of the book. The ending left me wanting something else.
Overall, I give this book 4 stars! If you like suspense and being on the edge of your seat chapter after chapter, this is the book for you.
January 6, 2026
A great mystery/thriller revolving around a group of girl friends, starting with an innocent catch-up dinner and ending with death. I really enjoyed the characters - Mallory, our FMC, was a great perspective to read from. She was likeable, kind, and quick to catch on to the things going on around her. I absolutely cannot stand a clueless leading lady who goes round in circles and can't see any patterns, which unfortunately, is all too common in books lately, so this was a nice surprise.
Overall, interesting plot, great writing and a really easygoing thriller that keeps you guessing to the end.
Overall, interesting plot, great writing and a really easygoing thriller that keeps you guessing to the end.
January 14, 2026
This book was so good! I was hooked from the very first few pages. I kind of wish I had more time to read because I know I could have finished it in one sitting!
One of my favorite things about this story was the setting! I live in the San Francisco, Bay Area and have heard my entire life that we are just waiting for “the big one”! So to read about the possibility of that was freaky!
Although Mallory was clearly the MC, I enjoyed the chapters that included the other friend perspectives and how she (Mallory) conducted her own investigation to find out who done it.
Thank you to NetGalley, Poisoned Pen Press and Author Stacie Grey for the ACR in exchange of my honest review
One of my favorite things about this story was the setting! I live in the San Francisco, Bay Area and have heard my entire life that we are just waiting for “the big one”! So to read about the possibility of that was freaky!
Although Mallory was clearly the MC, I enjoyed the chapters that included the other friend perspectives and how she (Mallory) conducted her own investigation to find out who done it.
Thank you to NetGalley, Poisoned Pen Press and Author Stacie Grey for the ACR in exchange of my honest review
January 9, 2026
I’ve read all of Stacie Grey’s books, so no exception was to be made here.
I was very surprised by how much I enjoyed “She Had Enough.” The premise would normally be one that I steer away from, just because it seems so over done. This was a slow burn with a messy cast of extremely unlikeable characters. I loved all the twists and turns. The ending I absolutely did not see coming.
Overall a really solid and enjoyable suspense novel for summer!
Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!
I was very surprised by how much I enjoyed “She Had Enough.” The premise would normally be one that I steer away from, just because it seems so over done. This was a slow burn with a messy cast of extremely unlikeable characters. I loved all the twists and turns. The ending I absolutely did not see coming.
Overall a really solid and enjoyable suspense novel for summer!
Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!
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December 13, 2025oooh super intrigued. I like the added element of the natural disaster to mix in with the "maybe missing"!
This one sounds like it will be good!
This one sounds like it will be good!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
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Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
📖 Great plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat with a lot of twists and turns.
📖 Dynamic characters that are raw and full of depth and many secrets.
📖 Descriptive writing style that draws you into a suspenseful and dark world.
📖 Story reminds us that you don't always know people as well as we think.
📖 Dynamic characters that are raw and full of depth and many secrets.
📖 Descriptive writing style that draws you into a suspenseful and dark world.
📖 Story reminds us that you don't always know people as well as we think.
January 10, 2026
I loved this thrilling read pairing a natural disaster with some mysterious deaths. Mallory is determined to solve everything and I loved her tenacity! Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!
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