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We Are Monsters
Elara has always been jealous of her beautiful sisters, identical twins Astrid and Halley. Astrid is the loud, scary, dominant one, and Halley is the kind, gentle, soft one. Next to them, Elara is invisible, bland, boring. And she is always compared to them. Just once, Elara wants to force people to notice her and make her sisters pale in comparison.
When Halley’s body is found on the moors, Elara has the perfect opportunity to step into the spotlight. The police have ruled Halley’s death a tragic accident, but Elara is sure it was murder, and she’s going to make sure everyone knows this and notices her—even if it means putting herself in the killer’s sights. Or worse.
When Halley’s body is found on the moors, Elara has the perfect opportunity to step into the spotlight. The police have ruled Halley’s death a tragic accident, but Elara is sure it was murder, and she’s going to make sure everyone knows this and notices her—even if it means putting herself in the killer’s sights. Or worse.
- GenresMystery
335 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 7, 2026
About the author
M.J. Dyer
3 books2 followersM.J. Dyer is a psychological thriller writer, based in Devon, England. She lives on the edge of Dartmoor with her husband, two guinea pigs, and a herd of Shetland ponies.
She began writing at a young age and now holds a BA in English from the University of Exeter and an MFA in Creative Writing from Kingston University. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Creative Writing at the University of Bristol.
M.J. Dyer is represented by Amy Collins at Talcott Notch Literary Services.
She began writing at a young age and now holds a BA in English from the University of Exeter and an MFA in Creative Writing from Kingston University. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Creative Writing at the University of Bristol.
M.J. Dyer is represented by Amy Collins at Talcott Notch Literary Services.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
I was privileged to receive an advance copy of this book directly from the author for an honest appraisal, and I was absolutely gripped by the story from beginning to end. Every twist and perilous situation had my heart pounding; I genuinely had no idea of the outcome.
What sets this above many other psychological thrillers, over and above the skilled crafting of a highly suspenseful murder mystery and pervasive deterioration of the narrator's mental state which was so effectively done as to feel lived in real time, was the complex and high quality representation of both chronic illness / disability and asexuality.
It is not necessary for the reader to have a specific interest in these aspects of representation for them to enjoy the book. This story stands strong already as a magnificently unsettling, fast paced thriller with an underlying slow-burn build of eeriness, felt through the isolation of the settings and the dark heaviness in both indoor and outdoor locations, blurring the backgrounds into an inescapable mesh of threads as the reader is increasing caught up in Elara's disintegrating world. Representation of this nature within a story that holds so much for the mainstream reader is how the deeper understanding of minorities can be eventually integrated into wider society, and it is a gift which this author brings to the biggest of tables.
The illness and disability representation is a welcome take in that the characters are shown doing everything we are used to being told that disabled people should not or can not; partying, taking physical risks, drinking alcohol, experimenting with drugs and having sexual encounters. (The sex scenes are not graphic or gratuitous). Nobody is suggesting that some of these choices are a good idea, and we see consequences too, but the overarching principle is one of choice, the importance of consent and the freedom of the characters to forge their own paths finding out their own limits. The depiction of such elements as Raynaud's Syndrome, asthma and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome are not restricted to these more extreme escapades either; they occur organically throughout the young women's interactions with their environment, showing how they manifest in their lives without them being either a storyline for its own sake or a tokenistic nod.
The asexuality representation is the most personally meaningful aspect for me, and it is the most nuanced and non stereotypical I have seen. Elara has a boyfriend and is sexually active with him, always with continually updated consent. She is in a process of figuring out exactly what she feels about sex and about being in a relationship; her boyfriend, for his part, is supportively engaged in that process with her, does his research and centres her in his responses without ever coming across as a martyr or a compromise for the reader to pity. Elara is aware that for any relationship she is in to work, she needs to be settled and confident in her own understanding of her boundaries. She also makes the poignant point that she feels a responsibility not to accidentally add credibility to any myths about asexuality; specifically that the traumas she has been through unrelated to sex and orientation have caused her to develop an appearance of emotional detachment and flatness, which she worries will be read as perpetuating the false belief that asexuality means being robotic and unfeeling. It is almost unheard of to see this aspect of minority identity represented so clearly. It is entirely realistic that Elara, especially at her age and already feeling like an outsider in so many other ways, would seek out some kind of sense of being "normal" as many asexual people do; we are shown her gradually growing freedom from this expectation in gentle contrast to her general deterioration as a narrator and as an individual trying to cope with way too much horror within and without.
I found the depiction of powerful families within the university's social and financial structure highly effective in that it builds a dark velvet setting which showcases the very specific dynamics at the heart of the Egret family, especially among the three sisters. Elara's position as third party to the identical twins Halley and Astrid, and how that makes her feel as well as how Astrid in particular plays on it, is keenly felt. It shines in its validity while squirming in the gaze of an inevitably unsympathetic world, echoing Elara's increasingly shaky footing in her beliefs and memories.
The introduction well through the story of the new roommate Laura was, for me, a clever inversion. Laura personifies the "normal" world from which Elara, and the reader with her, is increasingly estranged. Yet within the setting of the unfolding events, Laura is the misfit; the different one who is out of place. All of this is achieved without her ever becoming bland or a caricature. The supporting characters had just the right amount of prominence for me; the varying degrees to which the academic staff "get" the sisters, the moral variety of the male characters, the raw dynamics of the younger relatives, the turmoil of the parents and the cold steel of the psychologically intimidating grandmother, all introduced so effectively by the tension of the manipulated therapy session into which we are plunged along with Elara.
This one will most certainly remain with me for a long time.
What sets this above many other psychological thrillers, over and above the skilled crafting of a highly suspenseful murder mystery and pervasive deterioration of the narrator's mental state which was so effectively done as to feel lived in real time, was the complex and high quality representation of both chronic illness / disability and asexuality.
It is not necessary for the reader to have a specific interest in these aspects of representation for them to enjoy the book. This story stands strong already as a magnificently unsettling, fast paced thriller with an underlying slow-burn build of eeriness, felt through the isolation of the settings and the dark heaviness in both indoor and outdoor locations, blurring the backgrounds into an inescapable mesh of threads as the reader is increasing caught up in Elara's disintegrating world. Representation of this nature within a story that holds so much for the mainstream reader is how the deeper understanding of minorities can be eventually integrated into wider society, and it is a gift which this author brings to the biggest of tables.
The illness and disability representation is a welcome take in that the characters are shown doing everything we are used to being told that disabled people should not or can not; partying, taking physical risks, drinking alcohol, experimenting with drugs and having sexual encounters. (The sex scenes are not graphic or gratuitous). Nobody is suggesting that some of these choices are a good idea, and we see consequences too, but the overarching principle is one of choice, the importance of consent and the freedom of the characters to forge their own paths finding out their own limits. The depiction of such elements as Raynaud's Syndrome, asthma and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome are not restricted to these more extreme escapades either; they occur organically throughout the young women's interactions with their environment, showing how they manifest in their lives without them being either a storyline for its own sake or a tokenistic nod.
The asexuality representation is the most personally meaningful aspect for me, and it is the most nuanced and non stereotypical I have seen. Elara has a boyfriend and is sexually active with him, always with continually updated consent. She is in a process of figuring out exactly what she feels about sex and about being in a relationship; her boyfriend, for his part, is supportively engaged in that process with her, does his research and centres her in his responses without ever coming across as a martyr or a compromise for the reader to pity. Elara is aware that for any relationship she is in to work, she needs to be settled and confident in her own understanding of her boundaries. She also makes the poignant point that she feels a responsibility not to accidentally add credibility to any myths about asexuality; specifically that the traumas she has been through unrelated to sex and orientation have caused her to develop an appearance of emotional detachment and flatness, which she worries will be read as perpetuating the false belief that asexuality means being robotic and unfeeling. It is almost unheard of to see this aspect of minority identity represented so clearly. It is entirely realistic that Elara, especially at her age and already feeling like an outsider in so many other ways, would seek out some kind of sense of being "normal" as many asexual people do; we are shown her gradually growing freedom from this expectation in gentle contrast to her general deterioration as a narrator and as an individual trying to cope with way too much horror within and without.
I found the depiction of powerful families within the university's social and financial structure highly effective in that it builds a dark velvet setting which showcases the very specific dynamics at the heart of the Egret family, especially among the three sisters. Elara's position as third party to the identical twins Halley and Astrid, and how that makes her feel as well as how Astrid in particular plays on it, is keenly felt. It shines in its validity while squirming in the gaze of an inevitably unsympathetic world, echoing Elara's increasingly shaky footing in her beliefs and memories.
The introduction well through the story of the new roommate Laura was, for me, a clever inversion. Laura personifies the "normal" world from which Elara, and the reader with her, is increasingly estranged. Yet within the setting of the unfolding events, Laura is the misfit; the different one who is out of place. All of this is achieved without her ever becoming bland or a caricature. The supporting characters had just the right amount of prominence for me; the varying degrees to which the academic staff "get" the sisters, the moral variety of the male characters, the raw dynamics of the younger relatives, the turmoil of the parents and the cold steel of the psychologically intimidating grandmother, all introduced so effectively by the tension of the manipulated therapy session into which we are plunged along with Elara.
This one will most certainly remain with me for a long time.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
A deeply unsettling, character-driven thriller that really gets under your skin!
At first glance, We Are Monsters might seem fairly straightforward, but it quickly reveals itself to be something much more gripping and psychologically complex. This is one of those books that keeps you constantly off balance. You never quite know what’s coming next, and that unease becomes part of the reading experience in the best way.
What really worked for me was how alive and human the characters felt. Elara is not always easy to like, but she is impossible to look away from. She’s jealous, obsessive, deeply wounded, and often unreliable, which makes the story all the more compelling. I was constantly caught wondering what the title was referring to, and I think it boils down to the monsters that grow within, shaped by jealousy, grief, insecurity, and the slow warping pressure of family expectations.
The family dynamics here are especially strong. The setup of identical twins plus the “extra” sister is fascinating on its own, but the book does even more with the emotional reality of that arrangement. Elara is, genetically, as much a sister as anyone could be, yet she always feels like the outsider. Add to that the weight of family legacy and status, and the result is this tense, murky web of relationships where appearances often seem to matter more than genuine love or connection.
I also really appreciated the representation! The chronic illness/disability rep, specifically Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and the asexuality rep both felt thoughtful and high quality. These aspects are not the plot, but they are central to who these characters are, which made them feel all the more authentic.
The setting is another huge strength. The moors are perfect for this kind of story: bleak, oppressive, isolating. Even when the characters are indoors, the same heaviness lingers. Everything feels slightly wrong, as though the whole world is closing in around Elara as her grip on things starts to fray.
My only slight hesitation was that, at times, the characters read younger than university students, and I occasionally had to remind myself that this was set at a university rather than a high school.
Overall, if you enjoy unsettling, psychological thrillers with messy family dynamics, unreliable narration, and a strong sister/twin focus, We Are Monsters is absolutely worth picking up.
Honestly, I cannot stop thinking about it.
At first glance, We Are Monsters might seem fairly straightforward, but it quickly reveals itself to be something much more gripping and psychologically complex. This is one of those books that keeps you constantly off balance. You never quite know what’s coming next, and that unease becomes part of the reading experience in the best way.
What really worked for me was how alive and human the characters felt. Elara is not always easy to like, but she is impossible to look away from. She’s jealous, obsessive, deeply wounded, and often unreliable, which makes the story all the more compelling. I was constantly caught wondering what the title was referring to, and I think it boils down to the monsters that grow within, shaped by jealousy, grief, insecurity, and the slow warping pressure of family expectations.
The family dynamics here are especially strong. The setup of identical twins plus the “extra” sister is fascinating on its own, but the book does even more with the emotional reality of that arrangement. Elara is, genetically, as much a sister as anyone could be, yet she always feels like the outsider. Add to that the weight of family legacy and status, and the result is this tense, murky web of relationships where appearances often seem to matter more than genuine love or connection.
I also really appreciated the representation! The chronic illness/disability rep, specifically Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and the asexuality rep both felt thoughtful and high quality. These aspects are not the plot, but they are central to who these characters are, which made them feel all the more authentic.
The setting is another huge strength. The moors are perfect for this kind of story: bleak, oppressive, isolating. Even when the characters are indoors, the same heaviness lingers. Everything feels slightly wrong, as though the whole world is closing in around Elara as her grip on things starts to fray.
My only slight hesitation was that, at times, the characters read younger than university students, and I occasionally had to remind myself that this was set at a university rather than a high school.
Overall, if you enjoy unsettling, psychological thrillers with messy family dynamics, unreliable narration, and a strong sister/twin focus, We Are Monsters is absolutely worth picking up.
Honestly, I cannot stop thinking about it.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
We Are Monsters was a solid 3⭐️ read for me. I was engaged the whole way through, but it didn’t quite end up being super memorable.
The atmosphere was a standout for me. Something just feels off the whole time, not just with what happened to Halley, but with the sisters themselves. I liked not really knowing who to trust or what the truth actually was, and it definitely kept me hooked and turning the pages.
The sibling dynamics were easily the strongest and most interesting part of the story. Elara, Astrid, and Halley have a messy, toxic relationship, and once you realise how they’re all actually connected, it adds a whole extra layer. Seeing everything from Elara’s perspective worked really well too, especially with her always feeling like she’s on the outside looking in.
I also liked the idea that the “monsters” aren’t necessarily obvious or external, but sometimes come from within. It leans into jealousy, obsession, and how those feelings can twist over time, especially in such a close (and complicated) family. The egret theme was a nice creepy touch as well. The imagery and what it suggested about family dynamics and survival added a slightly eerie, symbolic layer to the story.
At times, the story did start to feel a bit overcrowded. There were a lot of characters introduced, and it occasionally felt like everyone who had ever crossed paths with the sisters was being thrown in, which got a bit much.
Overall, not a bad read, just not one that will really stick with me. If you enjoy unsettling, psychological, character-driven thrillers with a strong sister/twin focus, you might enjoy this one.
Thank you to Ineja Press and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest feedback.
The atmosphere was a standout for me. Something just feels off the whole time, not just with what happened to Halley, but with the sisters themselves. I liked not really knowing who to trust or what the truth actually was, and it definitely kept me hooked and turning the pages.
The sibling dynamics were easily the strongest and most interesting part of the story. Elara, Astrid, and Halley have a messy, toxic relationship, and once you realise how they’re all actually connected, it adds a whole extra layer. Seeing everything from Elara’s perspective worked really well too, especially with her always feeling like she’s on the outside looking in.
I also liked the idea that the “monsters” aren’t necessarily obvious or external, but sometimes come from within. It leans into jealousy, obsession, and how those feelings can twist over time, especially in such a close (and complicated) family. The egret theme was a nice creepy touch as well. The imagery and what it suggested about family dynamics and survival added a slightly eerie, symbolic layer to the story.
At times, the story did start to feel a bit overcrowded. There were a lot of characters introduced, and it occasionally felt like everyone who had ever crossed paths with the sisters was being thrown in, which got a bit much.
Overall, not a bad read, just not one that will really stick with me. If you enjoy unsettling, psychological, character-driven thrillers with a strong sister/twin focus, you might enjoy this one.
Thank you to Ineja Press and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest feedback.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
We Are Monsters by Madeleine Dyer is a dark psychological thriller set on the English moors, and the setting really helps build a constant sense of unease throughout the story. It feels quiet and isolated in a way that fits the tone of the book perfectly.
The story follows Elara, who has always lived in the shadow of her sisters, Astrid and Halley. When Halley is found dead, it’s quickly labelled as an accident, but Elara doesn’t accept that explanation. She becomes determined to find out the truth, and as she digs deeper, her need for answers starts to spiral into something more obsessive. The mystery is engaging, but what really drives the book is Elara herself and how her emotions shape everything she believes is happening.
What stood out most to me was the atmosphere and character focus. It’s less about constant twists and more about tension building slowly through jealousy, grief, and family dynamics. The moorland setting adds to that heavy, unsettling feeling, and it often reflects Elara’s own mindset. Madeleine Dyer’s writing is easy to read but very immersive, staying close to Elara’s perspective in a way that makes you question how reliable everything really is.
Overall, We Are Monsters is a gripping psychological thriller that leans more into emotion and character than fast-paced action. It’s unsettling in a quiet, lingering way and stays in your head after finishing.
Thank you NetGalley, Ineja press, and author m. J. Dyer for this ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts.
Publishing date. July 7th 2026
The story follows Elara, who has always lived in the shadow of her sisters, Astrid and Halley. When Halley is found dead, it’s quickly labelled as an accident, but Elara doesn’t accept that explanation. She becomes determined to find out the truth, and as she digs deeper, her need for answers starts to spiral into something more obsessive. The mystery is engaging, but what really drives the book is Elara herself and how her emotions shape everything she believes is happening.
What stood out most to me was the atmosphere and character focus. It’s less about constant twists and more about tension building slowly through jealousy, grief, and family dynamics. The moorland setting adds to that heavy, unsettling feeling, and it often reflects Elara’s own mindset. Madeleine Dyer’s writing is easy to read but very immersive, staying close to Elara’s perspective in a way that makes you question how reliable everything really is.
Overall, We Are Monsters is a gripping psychological thriller that leans more into emotion and character than fast-paced action. It’s unsettling in a quiet, lingering way and stays in your head after finishing.
Thank you NetGalley, Ineja press, and author m. J. Dyer for this ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts.
Publishing date. July 7th 2026
July 3, 2026
This book builds in the best possible way.
This book starts really showing us who the characters are but leaving room for you to decide how you feel about them. I enjoyed that there was suspense through out the first part regard E’s backstory and how she felt around Astrid and Halley. The climax of part one was obviously in the blurb but still hit me in the feels which goes to show how well they were written. It had a great build and everything that happened straightaway afterwards was unnerving it made me feel sceptical about a lot of things and characters.
In the second part I feel the twist comes quickly and feels very much akin to pretty little liars or gossip girl which I love. This section gave me whiplash and also made me want to get a whiteboard out and red sting to start piecing things together. From this part on I couldn’t put the book down addictive is the only word.
Wow the reveal/ twist was phenomenal. I had suspicions but when it was revealed my jaw still hit the floor. I feel the ending left a few things unanswered but I still really enjoyed the read.
This book starts really showing us who the characters are but leaving room for you to decide how you feel about them. I enjoyed that there was suspense through out the first part regard E’s backstory and how she felt around Astrid and Halley. The climax of part one was obviously in the blurb but still hit me in the feels which goes to show how well they were written. It had a great build and everything that happened straightaway afterwards was unnerving it made me feel sceptical about a lot of things and characters.
In the second part I feel the twist comes quickly and feels very much akin to pretty little liars or gossip girl which I love. This section gave me whiplash and also made me want to get a whiteboard out and red sting to start piecing things together. From this part on I couldn’t put the book down addictive is the only word.
Wow the reveal/ twist was phenomenal. I had suspicions but when it was revealed my jaw still hit the floor. I feel the ending left a few things unanswered but I still really enjoyed the read.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Review of advance copy received from Author
MJ Dyer's We Are Monsters is a gripping and emotionally charged read that kept me invested from beginning to end. Having had the opportunity to read an advance copy, I was immediately drawn into the story's atmosphere and the complexity of its characters. Dyer does an excellent job of balancing suspense with genuine emotional depth, creating a narrative that feels both compelling and deeply human.
What I enjoyed most was the way the novel explores the darker sides of its characters while still making them relatable and believable. The pacing is strong, the tension builds naturally, and there were several moments that genuinely surprised me. We Are Monsters is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that will stay with readers long after they turn the final page, and I would happily recommend it to fans of character-driven, suspenseful fiction.
MJ Dyer's We Are Monsters is a gripping and emotionally charged read that kept me invested from beginning to end. Having had the opportunity to read an advance copy, I was immediately drawn into the story's atmosphere and the complexity of its characters. Dyer does an excellent job of balancing suspense with genuine emotional depth, creating a narrative that feels both compelling and deeply human.
What I enjoyed most was the way the novel explores the darker sides of its characters while still making them relatable and believable. The pacing is strong, the tension builds naturally, and there were several moments that genuinely surprised me. We Are Monsters is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that will stay with readers long after they turn the final page, and I would happily recommend it to fans of character-driven, suspenseful fiction.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We Are Monsters by M.J. Dyer
Out on 7-7!!!
How does it feel when you're not seen?
What if your sisters always steal the spotlight?
This happens to Elara, the sister to identical twins Hally and Astrid.
She is always compared to them but at the same time stands in the shadow.
Elara reacts to everything in a negative way just to be seen.
And when Hally is found dead on the moors, Elara thinks that it's murder.
The police thinks it's an accident.
Who is right and who is wrong?
The spotlight is now on Elara but is it for the good or the bad???
This book is worth your time and you'll loose sleep over it.
You want to know what it in the next chapter!
Thanks to @netgalley and @inejapress for this E Arc.
Thanks to @mjdyerauthor for my loss of sleep 😃
The characters were amazing!
We Are Monsters by M.J. Dyer
Out on 7-7!!!
How does it feel when you're not seen?
What if your sisters always steal the spotlight?
This happens to Elara, the sister to identical twins Hally and Astrid.
She is always compared to them but at the same time stands in the shadow.
Elara reacts to everything in a negative way just to be seen.
And when Hally is found dead on the moors, Elara thinks that it's murder.
The police thinks it's an accident.
Who is right and who is wrong?
The spotlight is now on Elara but is it for the good or the bad???
This book is worth your time and you'll loose sleep over it.
You want to know what it in the next chapter!
Thanks to @netgalley and @inejapress for this E Arc.
Thanks to @mjdyerauthor for my loss of sleep 😃
The characters were amazing!
June 22, 2026
I received an advanced reader copy of this psychological thriller and really enjoyed it.
The story was easy to follow, with well-developed characters and backstories that added depth without becoming confusing or overwhelming.
The plot is packed with twists and turns; just when you think you’ve figured everything out, it pulls the rug out from under you again. It definitely kept me engaged and wanting to keep reading.
There were a few repetitive sections that slowed things down a bit, but not enough to take away from the overall experience. Overall, it’s a gripping, fast-paced thriller that fans of the genre will likely enjoy. I’d recommend giving it a read!
The story was easy to follow, with well-developed characters and backstories that added depth without becoming confusing or overwhelming.
The plot is packed with twists and turns; just when you think you’ve figured everything out, it pulls the rug out from under you again. It definitely kept me engaged and wanting to keep reading.
There were a few repetitive sections that slowed things down a bit, but not enough to take away from the overall experience. Overall, it’s a gripping, fast-paced thriller that fans of the genre will likely enjoy. I’d recommend giving it a read!
July 8, 2026
Astrid Anna Halley seemed to be the two sisters that stood out. Especially being twins. So Elara felt kind she was never pretty enough, didn’t stand out the way they did. She just wanted to be noticed. When her sister Halley was found dead in the Moore, they chalked it up as an accident. But Elara knew it wasn’t and she was determined to find or ego did it. It would make people see her for once.
I thought this story was a Wild rollercoaster ride. It was intense and chaotic. Had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. The twists and turns had me guessing the entire time. But when we got to the ending I was completely blown away.
I thought this story was a Wild rollercoaster ride. It was intense and chaotic. Had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. The twists and turns had me guessing the entire time. But when we got to the ending I was completely blown away.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Rounding up to 3 ⭐
I feel I was too old for this book.
I quite liked our unreliable character, not really knowing what was going to happen next.
The school/college setting is almost always good too.
The mothers in this book are wild, domineering, neglectful, controlling.
I was also interested in the dynamics of the three "sisters". ....Twins and an extra.
How does that extra fit in?
Decent amount of stuff to like, but it never really got beyond ok for me sadly.
Thanks to netgalley for the free digital copy
I feel I was too old for this book.
I quite liked our unreliable character, not really knowing what was going to happen next.
The school/college setting is almost always good too.
The mothers in this book are wild, domineering, neglectful, controlling.
I was also interested in the dynamics of the three "sisters". ....Twins and an extra.
How does that extra fit in?
Decent amount of stuff to like, but it never really got beyond ok for me sadly.
Thanks to netgalley for the free digital copy
Review of advance copy received from Author
I didn’t know what to think when I first started reading it. The book does go back and forth between the past and the now. Is broken up into sections and it tells the timeline which I think is amazing to keep up with the timeline. It honestly had me on the edge of my seat the entire book. I had different theories on how it would end and I wasn’t expecting the ending and I loved the book and would read again
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
“We Are Monsters” by M.J. Dyer is a dark, twisty thriller that kept me guessing until the very end. Just when I thought I knew what was going on, the shocking twists proved me wrong. It’s suspenseful, unpredictable, and impossible to put down, this was a thrilling ride from start to finish. I absolutely loved it!
July 30, 2026
This was a fascinating story around family dynamics and relationships. The Egret Family had some tragedies and losses but the grandmother tried to protect them all. The realities in some of the relationships were true to life situations we have seen around us. I enjoyed the excitement and suspense in this book.
July 27, 2026
Solid 3 stars. Good story and some plot twists.
Felt there was times where my interest wasnt held, to much going backwards and forwards with alot of characters introduced.
Ending didnt have a real wow factor for me.
Felt there was times where my interest wasnt held, to much going backwards and forwards with alot of characters introduced.
Ending didnt have a real wow factor for me.
July 18, 2026
We Are Monsters
Very cleverly written. The convoluted mind of the protagonist grips the reader, keeps us searching with her - for answers and the truth. Loved it!
Very cleverly written. The convoluted mind of the protagonist grips the reader, keeps us searching with her - for answers and the truth. Loved it!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I lost so much sleep over this book! Dark, atmospheric and oh-so twisty, We Are Monsters is a complex and layered psychological thriller that I’ll remember for a long time.
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