The Things I Agreed To

by Jacob Anthony Rose

The debut psychological thriller by Jacob Anthony Rose, author of the critically acclaimed, #1 Amazon Best Seller (LGBTQ Hot New Memoirs), Stillness and Survival: A Life Between Trauma, Glitter, and the Echo of My Own Voice...a novel about silence, interpretation, and what happens when other people decide your story for you.


Susan Price writes psychological thrillers about women who reclaim control.

When her latest novel explodes online, readers insist it isn't fiction. They are certain it's confession.

A young, charismatic influencer amplifies the theory, framing Susan's silence as proof of buried truth.

But as interpretation turns to expectation, Susan realizes she is no longer the author of her own narrative.

As admiration hardens into entitlement, she must decide:

protect the myth that made her famous or reclaim herself and endure the fallout.

The Things I Agreed To is a precise psychological thriller about projection, authorship, and the cost of saying yes.

185 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication October 6, 2026

About the author

Jacob Anthony Rose is a San Francisco–based author, performer, and recording artist whose work explores survival, identity, and self-expression. His debut memoir, Stillness and Survival: A Life Between Trauma, Glitter, and the Echo of My Own Voice, was a critically acclaimed release and reached #1 on Amazon’s Hot New LGBTQ+ Memoirs chart.

For over two decades, Jacob has performed in drag as Sheena Rose, blending music, storytelling, and live performance into a singular artistic voice. His work across mediums is rooted in emotional honesty, transformation, and resilience.

On October 6th, 2026, he will release his debut psychological thriller, expanding into fiction while continuing to explore themes of perception, control, and identity.

He lives in San Francisco with his husband, Juan and their rescue cat, Luna.

Reviews

[Allie · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC REVIEW 📚
I really enjoyed this book! It was short and sweet, and exactly what I was after in the moment.

While I was reading it, I couldn’t help but internally narrate it in the same style as the Wes Anderson adaptations of Roald Dahl’s stories. The somewhat choppy ‘matter-of-fact’ voice was how this book read to me - and I loved that! Reading it felt personal, yet not in a way that left me emotionally scarred, staring at my living room wall unable to cope (which was… refreshing). It was a bit repetitive sometimes, but I think the repetitiveness fit with the mood and the voice of the MC, Susan. I also think Jacob did a great job making this story seem like a reality. And it really did make me question: what is my job - my impact - as a reader? When do readers go too far?

If you’re looking for a quick, easy, thought-provoking read, this book is for you. If you’re looking for a twisty mystery packed full of action, maybe it’s not for you.


Disclaimer: I received an advance reader copy (ARC) of this book for free, and am leaving my honest review voluntarily.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this an excellent commentary on the line between art and the public perceptions of it. Through a (theoretically fiction) book, the author asks us to examine what happens when art doesn't explain itself, and what consumers of the art are really allowed to ask (or be privy to). It asks us to examine our world that is constantly connected and how quickly one person's need for answers can get amplified and distorted by the echo chambers of the Internet.

Unfortunately, the people who need to read and think about this book probably won't do so, but hopefully everyone who does will take its message and reflect on it, shifting the public tone.

After a little formatting work, this should be a great read!

[I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.]