He'll Never Let Me Go

by Sadie Ryan

I left everything behind. My name. My phone. My life.

My husband said he loved me. That I was everything to him.

But staying meant dying.

You don’t hurt the people you love — do you?

Now I’m miles away, wearing someone else’s clothes, driving a car I bought with cash, and sleeping in B&Bs under a false name.

Every second I’m waiting for him to catch up.

But I’ve got a plan. I’ve thought of everything.

Except this one secret.

The one thing I couldn’t leave behind.

And if he finds out — He’ll never let me go.

Genres: Fiction

292 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 22, 2025

Reviews

[Joanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars for me.

We meet Jill who's escaping dangerous relationship. At the same time William's wife Cat is missing. Detective Royce trying to put everything together,and the more he's digging, the more secrets coming out.

Is William involved?
Where is Cat?

That book grip me from the beginning,and I could not put it down.Told from few POV,I honestly didn't know who to believe, all characters seem truthful. Great psychological thriller, the tension was out of chart,and the conclusion at the end left me shocked. My first book by this author,and hope to read more of her work.

I would recommend this book for psychological thriller fans.

Thank you Joffe books for arc,my review is honest and my own.

[Jackie · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 ⭐️

A first Sadie Ryan read for me — and it was a good one! This was an entertaining, fast-paced, easy-to-follow thriller that hooked me from the very first page. The tension built quickly and stayed steady, making it an addictive, one-sitting kind of read.

I really enjoyed Ryan’s writing style. It’s quick and suspenseful, with short chapters that pulled me in right away. Her straightforward prose keeps the tension high while capturing the emotions of fear and survival.

He’ll Never Let Me Go follows a woman who escapes a dangerous, obsessive relationship. Forced to reinvent herself to stay alive, she’s constantly haunted by the threat of her past catching up with her.

I was hooked by the intense opening and the constant sense of danger that kept the pages turning. Ryan does a great job portraying the fear and control in the relationship and maintaining a simmering suspense throughout. Some parts felt a bit repetitive and a few side characters could have been more fleshed out, but the gripping atmosphere and steady pacing easily made up for those minor flaws.

I’m happy to have discovered a new-to-me author in Sadie Ryan and to add her to my go-to reading list.

Thanks to Joffe Books and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

[Hunter Nugara · Rating 1 out of 5]

what a slop, that was hard to get through

[Sophia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first book by Sadie that I have read. Honestly, what attracted me was definitely the cover page and the title of the book. Of course, some speculations immediately started on what it was about and in what direction the book would develop.

I was immediately thrilled at the beginning that the book was actually written from several different points of view. Each chapter is told from the point of view of one of the main characters. It is an understatement to say that this way of telling the story thrilled me. This was a perfect way and indicator of the characters because their attitudes, thoughts, doubts and everything that was never actually said out loud are shown. I think that it is precisely because of this way of writing that the reader quickly connects with certain characters. In the first few chapters, I felt sorry for one person and judged the other, only to change my mind a few chapters later and end up being completely lost and with conflicting feelings because the people I thought were terrible actually weren't. At least not to that extent.

The plot itself intertwines the lives of several people. Cat is a woman who has disappeared and is being searched for by her husband William, but also by her brother. Jill is a woman on the run from her abusive, aggressive husband who will do anything to escape her old life. Detective Royce tries to put the pieces of the puzzle together and dedicates himself to his work while he has personal problems and a wife who is neglected because of his work. At least that's where the story is going. But it quickly takes a different direction, and in the end, in a completely opposite direction.

The book itself was written in a very readable and simple way. It easily draws the reader into the plot and leaves no room for boring pages. In fact, everything is designed so that there is no room for boredom and the plot does not drag on. After this book I will definitely look toward other Sadie’s books and read them.

Many thanks to NetGalley, author and publisher for giving me this copy in exchange for an honest review.

[Dolores Diaz · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not worth the read

This story was way too long and extremely boring. The only good thing about it was the ending. Do yourself a favor and take a pass on this one.

[Danielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fast paced, action packed, and an ending tied up beautifully into a bow, I really enjoyed this book! It is well written and keeps the reader's attention.
Short chapters and while unfortunate for some, relatable. The plot is based off of a woman on the run trying to escape her past relationship...but not all is as it seems....

Trigger Warning: Toxic relationship/DV

Thanks to Joffe Books and NetGalley for the ARC

[Bev · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first book I've read by this author, and it definitely won't be my last. I've read thousands of books and can usually predict where they're headed, but this one completely threw me off—I wasn't even in the ballpark! I have no idea how I got it all so wrong. Kudos to Ms. Ryan! I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.

[K · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you to Zooloo's Book Tours and the author for this ARC!

This book played on the cat-and-mouse trope with an exciting foray into the second person, and a whole cast of dodgy characters. I felt like my suspicions changed every five chapters, and there were so many reveals that I didn't anticipate. It was a quick read, and quite entertaining.

[Sabina Carroll · Rating 4 out of 5]

A tense and emotionally gripping thriller that explores the terrifying line between love and possession. The narrator’s constant sense of danger, paired with her desperate attempt to reclaim her identity, makes this story impossible to step away from. Sharp, haunting, and beautifully paced, a chilling look at what it means to run for your life while carrying the truth that could destroy you.

[Marie Quinton · Rating 4 out of 5]

A twisted psychological psychological thriller

Would have given this a full five stars but I got a little confused with all the characters, and their different stories. .Cleverly you are sent to believe one idea, before the author quickly plants another theory. Everything does tie up in the end but nearly got lost on the way.

[Ana Connelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is not a subject matter I enjoy and if it hadn’t been a book club pick I wouldn’t have read this, it’s clever enough and twisty but I did predict everything before reveal and did not enjoy the ending! But this is my opinion and not the fault of the book so I’ve rated this based on its a good thriller but I guessed all the twists.

[johnanimalantics.net, Margaret G Conlan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic

It really had me going as I had no idea of what the outcome would be. It was absolutely thrilling to be able to turn over page after page to see what would happen next . It did not disappoint. I didn’t like the swearing though it was intermittent however the plot had me gripped to read to the last page. Very clever of the author. Thank you for an enjoyable read.

[Barb · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an arc copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for my honest opinion of it. I really enjoyed this book with all the twists. I absolutely loved the ending. I would have given a full five stars but the profanity was just too much at times.

[Sadiqa van der does de bije · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic story

I couldn't put the book down. The story was amazing and awful all at the same time. We don't often hear of women being the aggressor but they do exist. I hope there are safe houses for men as well.

[Yolie McLaughlin McLaughlin · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story did have some "good" moments, but as hard as I tried, I couldn't get into the story. There was way too much going on and it was confusing with too many characters.

What this book made me realize is that I don't care for psychological thrillers. But that's just me.

Yolie McLaughlin

[Mrs J · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tense thriller

At times the tension is almost unbearable. The different viewpoints give another dimension to the hunt for a missing woman. Plenty of twists. I had an idea of the main twist quite quickly but the final twist was a surprise. A real page- turner.

[Chloe Reed · Rating 4 out of 5]

He’ll Never Let Me Go is a gripping, chilling psychological thriller that keeps you breathless with its tension, emotional stakes, and a final twist that hits like a lightning strike.

[Toni · Rating 4 out of 5]

Seemed straightforward. But nothing is what it seems.

[Anita Stanford · Rating 4 out of 5]

On the whole I enjoyed the book and wouldn’t have guessed the twist but the end was very bad as you don’t find out what happened ultimately

[CARON MORGAN · Rating 4 out of 5]

wow!

I didn’t see that coming, excellent read. So many twists and turns . I definitely recommend reading this book I was hooked.

[Janice Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

great read

Had you really twisted till the end. When you thought you might have it figured kind-sorta it would send you for a loop.

[Ella Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good read.

I figured out pretty quickly who “Jill” was but I have to admit I didn’t figure out the ending. That was a surprise!

[Helen Evans · Rating 5 out of 5]

A page turner from start to finish

[Sunny Willow · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 stars (rounded up)

[Emily Roberts · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had to force myself to keep reading, the ending was good but its too much of a slow burner, not a fan.

[Whitney Guzmán · Rating 5 out of 5]

A twist ending that I didn't even see coming. Definitely one of the best thrillers I have read in a while.

[L M Scourfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved every new vhapter

This was one of those books you.just want to not put down. I loved it and the twist was brilliant but I can't spoil it got you.

[Tracy Atkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Full of twists

Loved this book! The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was because I felt the end was a bit flat.
Would read more from this author

[Wilfried · Rating 1 out of 5]

Story line difficult to follow at times. The twist at the end is not expected.

[Kasey Davis · Rating 4 out of 5]

a great read✨

I really enjoyed this book, the suspense of what’s going to happen next is great , would definitely recommend to others 🤍