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Silencing Alsie : A Romantic Suspense Novel
When love, rivalry, and revenge collide, no one walks away unscarred.
No matter how hard Harper tries to build her suburban American dream with doting Doctor Applebee, how many therapists she sees, or how many pills she swallows, she can’t escape the question she shouldn’t even be asking.What if she’s not crazy, what if the ghost is real?
On the cusp of engagement to the man who offers her everything, she lies to him, planning a trip to Britain to return to the one place she’s locked out of her past.
Six years earlier, Alsie takes a road trip with her best friend Poppy where they meet a free-spirited hitchhiker named Harper on her way to a Hollywood party, where all their lives change forever. Chasing her dream to lift the winner’s plate at Wimbledon and prove she’s more than the "angry foster kid", Alsie won’t let anything stand in her way. Well, except a rooftop kiss with the handsome boy next door who happens to be her tennis rival.
The car crashes, the stories collide, and a dark vendetta comes into play, leaving two women lost, desperately searching for a truth they can only find in each other.
Two heart-breaking romances. One fatal crash. And a twist that will change everything.
Tropes &
Best friends to lovers • Sports rivals • Love triangle • Who-dunnit • Female rage • Love after trauma • Ghosts vs. hallucinations • Tennis • Healing & PTSD • A devastating twist
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No matter how hard Harper tries to build her suburban American dream with doting Doctor Applebee, how many therapists she sees, or how many pills she swallows, she can’t escape the question she shouldn’t even be asking.What if she’s not crazy, what if the ghost is real?
On the cusp of engagement to the man who offers her everything, she lies to him, planning a trip to Britain to return to the one place she’s locked out of her past.
Six years earlier, Alsie takes a road trip with her best friend Poppy where they meet a free-spirited hitchhiker named Harper on her way to a Hollywood party, where all their lives change forever. Chasing her dream to lift the winner’s plate at Wimbledon and prove she’s more than the "angry foster kid", Alsie won’t let anything stand in her way. Well, except a rooftop kiss with the handsome boy next door who happens to be her tennis rival.
The car crashes, the stories collide, and a dark vendetta comes into play, leaving two women lost, desperately searching for a truth they can only find in each other.
Two heart-breaking romances. One fatal crash. And a twist that will change everything.
Tropes &
Best friends to lovers • Sports rivals • Love triangle • Who-dunnit • Female rage • Love after trauma • Ghosts vs. hallucinations • Tennis • Healing & PTSD • A devastating twist
Read in Kindle Unlimited!
359 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 5, 2026
About the author
Lauren Grace
2 books18 followersMy earliest works were about giant sunflowers, holidaying foxes and the river Nile, when I would enthusiastically bind and decorate my own books in primary school. Fast forwards a few decades, two amazing children, a supportive husband and a fluffy German Shepherd and I am thrilled to be sharing the characters living rent free in my head.
I am passionate about writing strong, female characters - breaking away from fictional stereotypes. My stories aim to shine a light on important issues such as abuse, violence against women, PTSD, mental health, trauma and sexism through their thrilling plots. All neatly wrapped up in the page-turning, feet-kicking, swoon-worthy romances I love to read. Life has been turbulent which has given me the strength and experience to write about these important, often poorly understood themes. One of my biggest aspirations as an author is that my books will create a safe space for victims of trauma to explore their feelings and identify with the characters, or promote better understanding and empathy within the community.
Authors who I love and have inspired me include (it's an ever growing list): Elsie Silver, Ali Hazelwood, Mia Sheridan, Sarah J Maas, Jennifer Hartman, Penelope Douglas, Charlotte Bronte and Meagan Brandy.
I am passionate about writing strong, female characters - breaking away from fictional stereotypes. My stories aim to shine a light on important issues such as abuse, violence against women, PTSD, mental health, trauma and sexism through their thrilling plots. All neatly wrapped up in the page-turning, feet-kicking, swoon-worthy romances I love to read. Life has been turbulent which has given me the strength and experience to write about these important, often poorly understood themes. One of my biggest aspirations as an author is that my books will create a safe space for victims of trauma to explore their feelings and identify with the characters, or promote better understanding and empathy within the community.
Authors who I love and have inspired me include (it's an ever growing list): Elsie Silver, Ali Hazelwood, Mia Sheridan, Sarah J Maas, Jennifer Hartman, Penelope Douglas, Charlotte Bronte and Meagan Brandy.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
I need to start this out by saying: the emotional whiplash I experienced?!?! Unreal. Criminal. Five stars. Hands down. I am still recovering. 😭😭😭
The beginning had me blinking at the pages like, wait—what is happening? The story flips mainly between two POVs and two timelines, and for a minute I was scrambling to connect the dots. But then slowly, everything starts sliding into place. And when it did? The kind of jaw-dropping clarity that makes you physically put the book down and stare at the wall. 😭😭😭
One thing I can always count on with Lauren’s writing is that I don’t just read her characters’ emotions—I inhabit them. They aren’t just described; they’re injected straight into your bloodstream. I wasn’t observing them from a distance. I was inside their grief. Inside their rage. Inside the confusion that makes you question your own memory. Everything feels so textured and alive. The paranoia. The longing. The anger. Oh my word, the anger. I was seething at points. Like genuinely had to put the book down because I couldn’t process the betrayal. 😭😭 It’s messy in the most human way. No one walks away clean. No one makes perfect choices. And that’s what makes it hurt so good. 👏🏼👏🏼
And the romances??? My heart actually broke for both Finn and Bryce. My emotions were being pulled in six different directions at all times. But that’s how I knew it was brilliant… because real love—especially love tangled in trauma and history—is not neat. It’s complicated. It’s unfair. It’s devastating.
But underneath all the rivalry and revenge and devastation, what hit me hardest was the empowerment threaded through it. Watching someone confront trauma and PTSD head on—not in a quick, tidy arc, but in a long, painful, messy process—felt real. The healing wasn’t immediate. It wasn’t pretty. It was gritty and exhausting and complicated. And that honesty is what made it so beautiful and powerful.
I genuinely had no idea how this was going to end. Every chapter made me question what was real. Every time I thought I had a handle on the direction, the narrative shifted just enough to make me doubt everything again. Ghost or hallucination? Truth or memory bending under pressure? I was spiraling right along with them. 😭😭😭 The tension never lets up. It keeps tightening, layering revelation over revelation until you’re completely untethered. I was on edge the entire time. 👀
This wasn’t a clean story. It was layered and problematic and devastating and raw. It made me angry. It made me heartbroken. It made me question everything. And in the end, it made me feel like I had survived something alongside these characters.
When I turned the last page, I felt equal parts wrecked and impressed. I shut the book and just whispered “wow” to absolutely no one. 😂😭 It left me stunned in the best way. The kind where you don’t want to start another book right away because you’re not ready to let this one go. 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼
(PS. These quotes had me in a chokehold ↓ ↓ 😭😩)
-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-favorite quotes-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-
”But whatever of you would have been left I would have loved, because a part of you is everything compared to the whole of anyone else."
“My body aches to run back to him right there and then. To tell him how he feels like part of my soul, how being with him feels like being me.”
“Anything with Finn was better than everything with anyone else.”
“he looks at me so entirely I wonder if when he looks away, I might cease to exist altogether.”
-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-
things to know about the book ↓
💜 sports rivals
💜 loving the boy next door
💜 best friends → lovers
💜 female rage
💜 love triangle
💜 dual timeline
💜 dual POV
💜 betrayal and revenge
spice rating: 🌶️
swearing: yes
for the author 🫶🏼🫶🏼
••• I’m so incredibly grateful to Lauren Grace for trusting me with an early copy of this story. Getting to read it ahead of release was such an honor, especially knowing the heart she pours into her work. Supporting her and witnessing this journey up close has meant more than I can put into words. As always, every thought shared here is completely my own. •••
⸻⸻⸻
・❥・⁀➷ pre-read
AHHHH
I’m so excited to start this one!! I had the pleasure of arc reading Lauren’s debut last year and it was absolutely wonderful. I can’t wait to see what this next story holds 🤭💜💜
The beginning had me blinking at the pages like, wait—what is happening? The story flips mainly between two POVs and two timelines, and for a minute I was scrambling to connect the dots. But then slowly, everything starts sliding into place. And when it did? The kind of jaw-dropping clarity that makes you physically put the book down and stare at the wall. 😭😭😭
One thing I can always count on with Lauren’s writing is that I don’t just read her characters’ emotions—I inhabit them. They aren’t just described; they’re injected straight into your bloodstream. I wasn’t observing them from a distance. I was inside their grief. Inside their rage. Inside the confusion that makes you question your own memory. Everything feels so textured and alive. The paranoia. The longing. The anger. Oh my word, the anger. I was seething at points. Like genuinely had to put the book down because I couldn’t process the betrayal. 😭😭 It’s messy in the most human way. No one walks away clean. No one makes perfect choices. And that’s what makes it hurt so good. 👏🏼👏🏼
And the romances??? My heart actually broke for both Finn and Bryce. My emotions were being pulled in six different directions at all times. But that’s how I knew it was brilliant… because real love—especially love tangled in trauma and history—is not neat. It’s complicated. It’s unfair. It’s devastating.
But underneath all the rivalry and revenge and devastation, what hit me hardest was the empowerment threaded through it. Watching someone confront trauma and PTSD head on—not in a quick, tidy arc, but in a long, painful, messy process—felt real. The healing wasn’t immediate. It wasn’t pretty. It was gritty and exhausting and complicated. And that honesty is what made it so beautiful and powerful.
I genuinely had no idea how this was going to end. Every chapter made me question what was real. Every time I thought I had a handle on the direction, the narrative shifted just enough to make me doubt everything again. Ghost or hallucination? Truth or memory bending under pressure? I was spiraling right along with them. 😭😭😭 The tension never lets up. It keeps tightening, layering revelation over revelation until you’re completely untethered. I was on edge the entire time. 👀
This wasn’t a clean story. It was layered and problematic and devastating and raw. It made me angry. It made me heartbroken. It made me question everything. And in the end, it made me feel like I had survived something alongside these characters.
When I turned the last page, I felt equal parts wrecked and impressed. I shut the book and just whispered “wow” to absolutely no one. 😂😭 It left me stunned in the best way. The kind where you don’t want to start another book right away because you’re not ready to let this one go. 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼
(PS. These quotes had me in a chokehold ↓ ↓ 😭😩)
-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-favorite quotes-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-
”But whatever of you would have been left I would have loved, because a part of you is everything compared to the whole of anyone else."
“My body aches to run back to him right there and then. To tell him how he feels like part of my soul, how being with him feels like being me.”
“Anything with Finn was better than everything with anyone else.”
“he looks at me so entirely I wonder if when he looks away, I might cease to exist altogether.”
-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-
things to know about the book ↓
💜 sports rivals
💜 loving the boy next door
💜 best friends → lovers
💜 female rage
💜 love triangle
💜 dual timeline
💜 dual POV
💜 betrayal and revenge
spice rating: 🌶️
swearing: yes
for the author 🫶🏼🫶🏼
••• I’m so incredibly grateful to Lauren Grace for trusting me with an early copy of this story. Getting to read it ahead of release was such an honor, especially knowing the heart she pours into her work. Supporting her and witnessing this journey up close has meant more than I can put into words. As always, every thought shared here is completely my own. •••
⸻⸻⸻
・❥・⁀➷ pre-read
AHHHH
I’m so excited to start this one!! I had the pleasure of arc reading Lauren’s debut last year and it was absolutely wonderful. I can’t wait to see what this next story holds 🤭💜💜
Review of advance copy received from Author
⭐️5 Stars
This book had me in a chokehold
Lauren has a way of writing that makes you feel every single emotion alongside the characters. It’s incredibly immersive, like you’re experiencing everything in real time rather than just reading about it.
The story is packed with twists and turns, and every chapter made me question what I thought I knew. Just when I felt confident about where things were heading, something shifted. I couldn’t put it down.
This might be controversial, but Bryce was absolutely not my cup of tea. I found him overbearing and honestly a little condescending. The constant babying of Harper drove me up the wall, for goodness’ sake, she’s an adult. Let her breathe. Meanwhile, I was firmly planted on Team Finn from start to finish. No hesitation. No regrets.
🖤 Romantic Suspense
🖤 Besties-Lovers
🖤 Trauma, SO MUCH TRAUMA!!
🖤 Female RAGE!
🖤 Dual timeline
Quotes:
"Even on your worst days, you bring light into my life" - Bryce
"Sie, if she's a ghost or a hallucination, or i don't know, you're turning into an avenger with a psychic ability..." - Finn
For Lauren, I don’t even know where to begin with how grateful I am. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for trusting me with an ARC of your book. Being able to read your story early was such an honour. As expected, I absolutely loved your second novel, but more than that, I felt it. Your writing has this incredible way of wrapping around your readers hearts and not letting go. The emotion, the depth, the care you put into your characters… it’s all so special. Watching your journey as an author unfold has been such a joy. I’m already counting down the days until we see book #3... I will be right there, ready and waiting. You are so incredibly talented, and I hope you feel immensely proud of what you’ve created. Your stories matter.
This book had me in a chokehold
Lauren has a way of writing that makes you feel every single emotion alongside the characters. It’s incredibly immersive, like you’re experiencing everything in real time rather than just reading about it.
The story is packed with twists and turns, and every chapter made me question what I thought I knew. Just when I felt confident about where things were heading, something shifted. I couldn’t put it down.
This might be controversial, but Bryce was absolutely not my cup of tea. I found him overbearing and honestly a little condescending. The constant babying of Harper drove me up the wall, for goodness’ sake, she’s an adult. Let her breathe. Meanwhile, I was firmly planted on Team Finn from start to finish. No hesitation. No regrets.
🖤 Romantic Suspense
🖤 Besties-Lovers
🖤 Trauma, SO MUCH TRAUMA!!
🖤 Female RAGE!
🖤 Dual timeline
Quotes:
"Even on your worst days, you bring light into my life" - Bryce
"Sie, if she's a ghost or a hallucination, or i don't know, you're turning into an avenger with a psychic ability..." - Finn
For Lauren, I don’t even know where to begin with how grateful I am. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for trusting me with an ARC of your book. Being able to read your story early was such an honour. As expected, I absolutely loved your second novel, but more than that, I felt it. Your writing has this incredible way of wrapping around your readers hearts and not letting go. The emotion, the depth, the care you put into your characters… it’s all so special. Watching your journey as an author unfold has been such a joy. I’m already counting down the days until we see book #3... I will be right there, ready and waiting. You are so incredibly talented, and I hope you feel immensely proud of what you’ve created. Your stories matter.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
WOW!!!!! 5.5⭐️ for me!!
if you love Freida Macfadden you will LOVE this!
The Story.
Ailse is a child who is fostered! she finally finds her forever home at 9 years old, making friends with Finn, Poppy and Mateous, they remain friends all the way up to the end of school.
Just before Prom Finn and Ailse realise they are in love. but time is short as Poppy and Ailse are going travelling for 6 weeks around America..
whilst on holiday Poppy and Ailse come across a hitch hiker called Harper.. they become friends .. well Harper and Ailse.
TRAGEDY hits and they have a car accident... Ailse dies... Harper wakes up with brain damage and now she has Ailse haunting her! the longer Harper ignores Ailse the more vivid these hauntings are!! struggling to cope she decides to go ro the U.K to seek answers about why she is being haunted! go to the grave and try to help Ailse move on.
WOW .. does she find out the truth and a hell of alot more than she ever expected!!
Just what will Harper do to get her answers!! and what will it take for Ailse to stop haunting her....
This is a Thriller romance... and you are literally on the edge of your seat constantly!! it has trauma, grief, loss, romance undertones, sacrifice, betrayal, light comedy in places, friendship, loyalty, scarey bits, apprehension, anger - the full mix!!!
this book had me messaging the author several times theories dislike for characters and just to vent over bits that made me mad, happy, sad!
The Author-
what can I say.... WOW Lauren you have written another amazing book!!! it drags you in!! you see the trauma but u dont skate over it, Harper feels it and as a result the reader does too, the way this is written is so beautiful, you know how I kept messaging u. this is one of the best books I have read, u keep the reader engaged and on there toes all the way through!!! the twists in this just keep coming!! ( I did kind of guess one - but still ) the ones who told u not to write! for those friends who laughed and judged you, for all you have been through!!! you have made something beautiful out of it something that will help people heal!! to show its possible!! you are a inspiration!!! i cannot reccomend this book enough!!!!
I have never given 5.5⭐️ this deserves it!! Ailse will always have a place in my heart just like Harper!!
congratulations on your second book release!!! now I need book 3!!! so get to work 🤣🤣🤣🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷
if you love Freida Macfadden you will LOVE this!
The Story.
Ailse is a child who is fostered! she finally finds her forever home at 9 years old, making friends with Finn, Poppy and Mateous, they remain friends all the way up to the end of school.
Just before Prom Finn and Ailse realise they are in love. but time is short as Poppy and Ailse are going travelling for 6 weeks around America..
whilst on holiday Poppy and Ailse come across a hitch hiker called Harper.. they become friends .. well Harper and Ailse.
TRAGEDY hits and they have a car accident... Ailse dies... Harper wakes up with brain damage and now she has Ailse haunting her! the longer Harper ignores Ailse the more vivid these hauntings are!! struggling to cope she decides to go ro the U.K to seek answers about why she is being haunted! go to the grave and try to help Ailse move on.
WOW .. does she find out the truth and a hell of alot more than she ever expected!!
Just what will Harper do to get her answers!! and what will it take for Ailse to stop haunting her....
This is a Thriller romance... and you are literally on the edge of your seat constantly!! it has trauma, grief, loss, romance undertones, sacrifice, betrayal, light comedy in places, friendship, loyalty, scarey bits, apprehension, anger - the full mix!!!
this book had me messaging the author several times theories dislike for characters and just to vent over bits that made me mad, happy, sad!
The Author-
what can I say.... WOW Lauren you have written another amazing book!!! it drags you in!! you see the trauma but u dont skate over it, Harper feels it and as a result the reader does too, the way this is written is so beautiful, you know how I kept messaging u. this is one of the best books I have read, u keep the reader engaged and on there toes all the way through!!! the twists in this just keep coming!! ( I did kind of guess one - but still ) the ones who told u not to write! for those friends who laughed and judged you, for all you have been through!!! you have made something beautiful out of it something that will help people heal!! to show its possible!! you are a inspiration!!! i cannot reccomend this book enough!!!!
I have never given 5.5⭐️ this deserves it!! Ailse will always have a place in my heart just like Harper!!
congratulations on your second book release!!! now I need book 3!!! so get to work 🤣🤣🤣🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷
March 5, 2026
A romantic suspense about self-discovery, fortitude and the love of a lifetime. Reading Alsie and Harper's story reminds us all that life is short and every second counts. I was moved from soft tears to sharp anger in moments, as I witnessed all the ways that people failed to support both Alsie and Harper in their journey, but also envious at how deeply they were loved.
If you like a sports romance filled with suspense, drama and female rage, this is a must read for you! You won't be disappointed - another absolute banger of a book from Lauren Grace.
If you like a sports romance filled with suspense, drama and female rage, this is a must read for you! You won't be disappointed - another absolute banger of a book from Lauren Grace.
March 5, 2026
Wow what an amazing 5 star ⭐ read, this was a very emotional rollercoaster for me, the style of writing had me feeling every emotion.
This story had me gripped from the very start and I was reading every chapter like what the hell is happening the twists and turns on m this book is omg it will have u shouting at the book, absolutely amazing and loved every minute of it and don’t want it to finish
This story had me gripped from the very start and I was reading every chapter like what the hell is happening the twists and turns on m this book is omg it will have u shouting at the book, absolutely amazing and loved every minute of it and don’t want it to finish
March 2, 2026
Oh my gosh I couldn’t put this down! It had me happy, shocked and almost in tears. What an emotional rollercoaster!
Review of advance copy received from Author
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️(5/5)
ARC Read
Silencing Alsie by Lauren Grace completely pulled me in. The plot twists gave me whiplash in the best way-just when I thought I had it figured out, everything shifted. Each reveal felt shocking but earned, and I loved that sense of being right while still being surprised.
I felt like I was living the story alongside the main character, experiencing every emotion with her. By the end, I was overwhelmed in a satisfying way- heart racing, mind spinning, and honestly not even sure what I was feeling besides a huge sense of achievement.
Such a gripping, emotional read.
ARC Read
Silencing Alsie by Lauren Grace completely pulled me in. The plot twists gave me whiplash in the best way-just when I thought I had it figured out, everything shifted. Each reveal felt shocking but earned, and I loved that sense of being right while still being surprised.
I felt like I was living the story alongside the main character, experiencing every emotion with her. By the end, I was overwhelmed in a satisfying way- heart racing, mind spinning, and honestly not even sure what I was feeling besides a huge sense of achievement.
Such a gripping, emotional read.
May 12, 2026
Silencing Alsie is the first of Lauren’s books that I read and I really enjoyed it. It has a bit of everything. Friends to lovers? ✔️ Sports romance? ✔️ super annoying, overprotective man child? ✔️ feminine rage? ✔️ railroad scene? ✔️
The book opens with Harper, a woman who sees dead people (or a dead person) who is struggling to move on with or remember her life before a tragic accident six years prior.
We follow Harper on her journey of rediscovering who she is as she fights to remember what she’s lost.
I really enjoyed this one though it angered and frustrated me in parts (intentionally I think) though I did want to see certain characters punished more profoundly. But that’s just me. Enough is never enough.
Overall I really enjoyed Lauren’s writing, it felt familiar and I’m eager to see what she comes up with next!
The book opens with Harper, a woman who sees dead people (or a dead person) who is struggling to move on with or remember her life before a tragic accident six years prior.
We follow Harper on her journey of rediscovering who she is as she fights to remember what she’s lost.
I really enjoyed this one though it angered and frustrated me in parts (intentionally I think) though I did want to see certain characters punished more profoundly. But that’s just me. Enough is never enough.
Overall I really enjoyed Lauren’s writing, it felt familiar and I’m eager to see what she comes up with next!
March 13, 2026
One word….impeccable. 6⭐️
I was luckily enough to be an arc reader for the authors book and I couldn’t have been more excited to receive a book like I was Silencing Alsie. I found the author on TikTok after reading her first book Is she me?
The first video where the author described the book plot had me HOOKED. I couldn’t wait for it to release. I had to read it asap.
💜 Female rage
💜 Romantic suspense
💜 Trauma
💜 best friends to lovers
💜 ghosts/hallucination’s
💜 love triangle
💜 dual pov/dual timeline
💜 lots of twists
This story follows Alsie, Poppy, Finn and Mateous. While travelling Alsie and Poppy meet Harper who is backpacking. Alsie and Harper become friends then tragedy strikes. I don’t want to give too many spoilers so please read.
From the beginning I decided I was going to like one of the main male characters Finn. After reading the book I still stand by my decision. Bryce was too much for me and if I was Harper he would have been gone a long time ago. There was just something about him I didn’t like.
The twists that occurred in Silencing Alsie were so so good that I could not put the book down. So much so I stayed up till almost 5am reading it. I thought I knew what was going to happen then bam the author gave us an another twist. My emotions were all over the place, I genuinely felt like I was living what the characters were experiencing and I loved feeling what they felt. The author has written this perfectly.
To the author:-
Lauren,
Thank you so much for this opportunity to receive an arc of your amazing book. Your work is simply spectacular and I enjoy every single word you write. I cannot wait to see what you produce in the future. You will always be one of my go to readers.
I was luckily enough to be an arc reader for the authors book and I couldn’t have been more excited to receive a book like I was Silencing Alsie. I found the author on TikTok after reading her first book Is she me?
The first video where the author described the book plot had me HOOKED. I couldn’t wait for it to release. I had to read it asap.
💜 Female rage
💜 Romantic suspense
💜 Trauma
💜 best friends to lovers
💜 ghosts/hallucination’s
💜 love triangle
💜 dual pov/dual timeline
💜 lots of twists
This story follows Alsie, Poppy, Finn and Mateous. While backpacking Alsie and Poppy meet Harper who is backpacking. Alsie and Harper become friends then tragedy strikes. I don’t want to give too many spoilers so please read.
From the beginning I decided I was going to like one of the main male characters Finn. After reading the book I still stand by my decision. Bryce was too much for me and if I was Harper he would have been gone a long time ago. There was just something about him I didn’t like.
The twists that occurred in Silencing Alsie were so so good that I could not put the book down. So much so I stayed up till almost 5am reading it. I thought I knew what was going to happen then bam the author gave us an another twist. My emotions were all over the place, I genuinely felt like I was living what the characters were experiencing and I loved feeling what they felt. The author has written this perfectly.
To the author:-
Lauren,
Thank you so much for this opportunity to receive an arc of your amazing book. Your work is simply spectacular and I enjoy every single word you write. I cannot wait to see what you produce in the future. You will always be one of my go to authors.
I received a free copy of this book via Varus Publishing Core Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review
I was luckily enough to be an arc reader for the authors book and I couldn’t have been more excited to receive a book like I was Silencing Alsie. I found the author on TikTok after reading her first book Is she me?
The first video where the author described the book plot had me HOOKED. I couldn’t wait for it to release. I had to read it asap.
💜 Female rage
💜 Romantic suspense
💜 Trauma
💜 best friends to lovers
💜 ghosts/hallucination’s
💜 love triangle
💜 dual pov/dual timeline
💜 lots of twists
This story follows Alsie, Poppy, Finn and Mateous. While travelling Alsie and Poppy meet Harper who is backpacking. Alsie and Harper become friends then tragedy strikes. I don’t want to give too many spoilers so please read.
From the beginning I decided I was going to like one of the main male characters Finn. After reading the book I still stand by my decision. Bryce was too much for me and if I was Harper he would have been gone a long time ago. There was just something about him I didn’t like.
The twists that occurred in Silencing Alsie were so so good that I could not put the book down. So much so I stayed up till almost 5am reading it. I thought I knew what was going to happen then bam the author gave us an another twist. My emotions were all over the place, I genuinely felt like I was living what the characters were experiencing and I loved feeling what they felt. The author has written this perfectly.
To the author:-
Lauren,
Thank you so much for this opportunity to receive an arc of your amazing book. Your work is simply spectacular and I enjoy every single word you write. I cannot wait to see what you produce in the future. You will always be one of my go to readers.
I was luckily enough to be an arc reader for the authors book and I couldn’t have been more excited to receive a book like I was Silencing Alsie. I found the author on TikTok after reading her first book Is she me?
The first video where the author described the book plot had me HOOKED. I couldn’t wait for it to release. I had to read it asap.
💜 Female rage
💜 Romantic suspense
💜 Trauma
💜 best friends to lovers
💜 ghosts/hallucination’s
💜 love triangle
💜 dual pov/dual timeline
💜 lots of twists
This story follows Alsie, Poppy, Finn and Mateous. While backpacking Alsie and Poppy meet Harper who is backpacking. Alsie and Harper become friends then tragedy strikes. I don’t want to give too many spoilers so please read.
From the beginning I decided I was going to like one of the main male characters Finn. After reading the book I still stand by my decision. Bryce was too much for me and if I was Harper he would have been gone a long time ago. There was just something about him I didn’t like.
The twists that occurred in Silencing Alsie were so so good that I could not put the book down. So much so I stayed up till almost 5am reading it. I thought I knew what was going to happen then bam the author gave us an another twist. My emotions were all over the place, I genuinely felt like I was living what the characters were experiencing and I loved feeling what they felt. The author has written this perfectly.
To the author:-
Lauren,
Thank you so much for this opportunity to receive an arc of your amazing book. Your work is simply spectacular and I enjoy every single word you write. I cannot wait to see what you produce in the future. You will always be one of my go to authors.
I received a free copy of this book via Varus Publishing Core Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review
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March 15, 2026
WOW what a book, 5 stars 🌟 from me. I was very lucky to be picked as an ARC reader for Lauren Grace, having enjoyed her debut book “Is she me” I couldn’t wait to get stuck in.
I was gripped from chapter one & didn’t want to put the book down. I went through so many emotions with the different characters, & wow what a plot twist, I was not expecting it but it really tied the book together & understand so many things from earlier in the book.
I was fully immersed in the characters from the beginning, the way Lauren wrote the book & went between present & past tense was great & the main characters had me going between love & hate -
Harper was a troubled soul who I wanted to hug & reassure at many times during the book.
Bryce I felt was too controlling & was only happy when administering drugs to calm Harper, he made me feel uneasy on a few occasions.
I fell in love with Alsie & Finn instantly & wanted it to be a happily ever after from the first chapter about them.
Frankie sounds such a caring & lovely foster mum, Alsie was so lucky to have her on her life.
Poppy I initially liked & thought she was Alsie’s best friend but the more she featured in the book the more I started to dislike her.
Also the short Dyslexic guide at the back of the book was a nice touch, as a fellow dyslexic I found this really helpful, it especially helped when writing my review!
Thank you Lauren for allowing me to be one of your ARC readers, another well written book & I can’t wait for the next one.
I was gripped from chapter one & didn’t want to put the book down. I went through so many emotions with the different characters, & wow what a plot twist, I was not expecting it but it really tied the book together & understand so many things from earlier in the book.
I was fully immersed in the characters from the beginning, the way Lauren wrote the book & went between present & past tense was great & the main characters had me going between love & hate -
Harper was a troubled soul who I wanted to hug & reassure at many times during the book.
Bryce I felt was too controlling & was only happy when administering drugs to calm Harper, he made me feel uneasy on a few occasions.
I fell in love with Alsie & Finn instantly & wanted it to be a happily ever after from the first chapter about them.
Frankie sounds such a caring & lovely foster mum, Alsie was so lucky to have her on her life.
Poppy I initially liked & thought she was Alsie’s best friend but the more she featured in the book the more I started to dislike her.
Also the short Dyslexic guide at the back of the book was a nice touch, as a fellow dyslexic I found this really helpful, it especially helped when writing my review!
Thank you Lauren for allowing me to be one of your ARC readers, another well written book & I can’t wait for the next one.
March 13, 2026
From the very first page, this book takes you on an incredible journey of mixed emotions. I was completely hooked on Alsie’s story from the word go. With every new chapter, I found myself even more gobsmacked than the last, as the twists and revelations kept unfolding in ways I never expected. The storytelling is gripping, emotional, and impossible to put down. It’s rare to find a book that keeps you so invested all the way through, but this one truly does. An unforgettable read that I would highly recommend.
I received a free copy of this book via Varus Publishing Core Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Varus Publishing Core Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 17, 2026
This book had me in a chokehold. From start to end, I needed to know what was happening and why, and the main character was written SO WELL.
For me, I think the twist was obvious and I did guess it in a way. But what I didn’t see was everything surrounding it and I still thoroughly loved seeing how everything went down because of that twist so it didn’t impact my enjoyment of the story.
The narration and complexity of the main character is everything I wanted in my main character. A brilliant story!
For me, I think the twist was obvious and I did guess it in a way. But what I didn’t see was everything surrounding it and I still thoroughly loved seeing how everything went down because of that twist so it didn’t impact my enjoyment of the story.
The narration and complexity of the main character is everything I wanted in my main character. A brilliant story!
March 17, 2026
This story is delivers an emotional punch from the start. its dual time-line of narratives connect the lives of the characters surrounding Alsie. At its heart is a fragil, deeply human love story shaped by trauma, resilience and the complexity of human healing. Just when you think you have the plot figured, the narrative twists in many unexpected directions, reviewing hidden motives and buried secrets. It’s gripping and heartbreaking which keeps you locked on the pages! #silencingalsie
March 15, 2026
'Two heart-breaking romances. One fatal crash. And a twist that will change everything.'
The characters were well written and developed. Plot was intriguing. World building was solidly drawn. All in all a very good read. Recommend.
Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy!.
I received a free copy of this book via Varus Publishing Core Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The characters were well written and developed. Plot was intriguing. World building was solidly drawn. All in all a very good read. Recommend.
Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy!.
I received a free copy of this book via Varus Publishing Core Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 7, 2026
Another brilliant book by Lauren Grace.
Loved this book, plot twists, emotion, the characters had me either loving them or despising them, it had it all.
I can’t wait to read the next book from this new author.
Loved this book, plot twists, emotion, the characters had me either loving them or despising them, it had it all.
I can’t wait to read the next book from this new author.
May 6, 2026
Second time reading this book, and I somehow love it even more. Alsie and Finn truly feel like soulmates—their chemistry is just incredible. Frankie is such a brilliant character too! I’ve laughed, I’ve cried… it’s been an emotional ride from start to finish. 💛
April 28, 2026
Fantastic romantic suspense! I enjoyed Silencing Alsie immensely. The twists and turns kept me guessing till the last page. Highly recommend!.
I received a free copy of this book via Varus Publishing Core Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Varus Publishing Core Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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