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"Riveting and atmospheric, a taut and brilliantly plotted mystery that gripped me from the start and held me captive through every twist and turn." —Kimi Cunningham Grant, USA Today bestselling author of These Silent Woods and The Nature of Disappearing
Two missing women. A drowned psychic. A daughter desperate for answers.
Cheyenne Mitchell is back in her hometown of Tehachapi, California, and spending long, slow days in a strip mall along the highway, running her mother’s New Age store. Her mother, author and TV psychic Johanna Vincent, died nearly twenty years ago, not long after the community was rocked by the disappearance and suspected killing of another woman—a popular young teacher at the local high school.
Cheyenne, herself an agnostic when it comes to the supernatural, has spent years grasping for closure, trying to escape the pain of her past. Yet when another teenager goes missing, Cheyenne can't look away. Why does this case feel so familiar, and why can't she shake the sense that the answer lies with her late mother?
As her quest takes her from abandoned mines out in the desert and up foggy mountain switchbacks, Cheyenne finds that raising the dead is no longer a parlor trick; all that was once hidden comes back to life—and very well might end hers.
Two missing women. A drowned psychic. A daughter desperate for answers.
Cheyenne Mitchell is back in her hometown of Tehachapi, California, and spending long, slow days in a strip mall along the highway, running her mother’s New Age store. Her mother, author and TV psychic Johanna Vincent, died nearly twenty years ago, not long after the community was rocked by the disappearance and suspected killing of another woman—a popular young teacher at the local high school.
Cheyenne, herself an agnostic when it comes to the supernatural, has spent years grasping for closure, trying to escape the pain of her past. Yet when another teenager goes missing, Cheyenne can't look away. Why does this case feel so familiar, and why can't she shake the sense that the answer lies with her late mother?
As her quest takes her from abandoned mines out in the desert and up foggy mountain switchbacks, Cheyenne finds that raising the dead is no longer a parlor trick; all that was once hidden comes back to life—and very well might end hers.
448 pages, Hardcover
Expected publication March 2, 2027
About the author
Samantha Jayne Allen
5 books278 followersSamantha Jayne Allen is the author of the Annie McIntyre Mysteries. Her debut novel, PAY DIRT ROAD, won the 2022 Dashiell Hammett Award for Literary Excellence in Crime Writing and the Tony Hillerman Prize for Best First Mystery Set in the Southwest. She has an MFA in fiction from Texas State University and her writing has been published in Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine, The Common, and Electric Literature. Raised in small towns in Texas and California, she now lives with her husband and daughter in Atlanta.
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April 28, 2026
Tell Me What You See is an atmospheric, slow burning mystery that immediately pulled me in with its sense of place and quietly unsettling tone. Set against the rugged backdrop of Tehachapi, California, the story leans fully into its small town setting where nothing ever really leaves, and the past has a way of lingering just beneath the surface. Cheyenne Mitchell’s return home to run her late mother’s New Age shop sets the stage for a layered investigation that blends grief, memory, and long buried secrets.
One of the most compelling elements for me was the thread of Cheyenne’s mother, a former TV psychic whose legacy still casts a long shadow. That element adds a fascinating ambiguity to the story—especially as Cheyenne herself remains skeptical—creating tension between what can be explained and what can’t. The dual timelines are equally engaging, offering a deeper look at how the disappearance of a beloved teacher shaped Cheyenne both as a teenager and into adulthood. The parallels between past and present are thoughtfully woven and give the mystery a satisfying emotional weight.
This is a character driven story at its core, and by the end, I felt deeply connected to Cheyenne and her search for answers. The pacing leans into a true slow burn, but the payoff is absolutely worth it as the pieces come together in a tense, layered conclusion. With strong writing, an eerie atmosphere, and a mystery that lingers, this is one to savor, especially if you love stories where the setting feels as alive as the characters.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you NetGalley and Minotaur Books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!
“Tell Me What You See” by Samantha Jayne Allen is one of those mysteries that isn't in a rush. Instead of throwing twists at you every other chapter, it slowly pulls you into a small California desert town where old secrets refuse to stay buried and everyone seems to be haunted by something.
The story follows Cheyenne, who returns to her hometown after inheriting her late mother's New Age shop. Her mother, Johanna, was once a well-known TV psychic whose disappearance has never really stopped casting a shadow over the town. When another young woman goes missing decades later, Cheyenne finds herself digging into both cases while questioning just how much of her mother's supposed psychic abilities were real.
The atmosphere was easily my favorite part of the book. Tehachapi feels like a character all on its own, with its dusty small-town vibe, lingering grief, and the sense that the past is always just around the corner waiting to catch up with everyone. The mystery surrounding Johanna's career as a psychic added a really fun layer too. I liked that the book never completely tells you what to believe, leaving plenty of room to wonder whether there was something supernatural going on or whether Johanna was simply incredibly intuitive.
This is definitely a character-driven mystery, and I enjoyed getting to know Cheyenne as she tried to untangle decades of unanswered questions. The alternating timelines gradually reveal what happened in the past while building toward the present-day investigation, and there are plenty of suspects and red herrings to keep you guessing. I honestly didn't figure out the culprit before the reveal, which is always a win in my book.
That said, this is very much a slow burn. The first half takes its time setting everything up, and there were moments where I wished the story would pick up the pace a little sooner. Some of the flashbacks felt like they wandered more than they needed to, and while the ending delivers some satisfying answers, I actually would've liked the resolution to linger a little longer instead of wrapping everything up so quickly after such a gradual buildup.
Overall, “Tell Me What You See” is an atmospheric, thoughtful mystery that's more interested in grief, family, memory, and buried secrets than nonstop action. If you enjoy mysteries with strong small-town settings, layered characters, psychic intrigue, and a finale that finally snaps all the puzzle pieces together, this one is definitely worth checking out.
“Tell Me What You See” by Samantha Jayne Allen is one of those mysteries that isn't in a rush. Instead of throwing twists at you every other chapter, it slowly pulls you into a small California desert town where old secrets refuse to stay buried and everyone seems to be haunted by something.
The story follows Cheyenne, who returns to her hometown after inheriting her late mother's New Age shop. Her mother, Johanna, was once a well-known TV psychic whose disappearance has never really stopped casting a shadow over the town. When another young woman goes missing decades later, Cheyenne finds herself digging into both cases while questioning just how much of her mother's supposed psychic abilities were real.
The atmosphere was easily my favorite part of the book. Tehachapi feels like a character all on its own, with its dusty small-town vibe, lingering grief, and the sense that the past is always just around the corner waiting to catch up with everyone. The mystery surrounding Johanna's career as a psychic added a really fun layer too. I liked that the book never completely tells you what to believe, leaving plenty of room to wonder whether there was something supernatural going on or whether Johanna was simply incredibly intuitive.
This is definitely a character-driven mystery, and I enjoyed getting to know Cheyenne as she tried to untangle decades of unanswered questions. The alternating timelines gradually reveal what happened in the past while building toward the present-day investigation, and there are plenty of suspects and red herrings to keep you guessing. I honestly didn't figure out the culprit before the reveal, which is always a win in my book.
That said, this is very much a slow burn. The first half takes its time setting everything up, and there were moments where I wished the story would pick up the pace a little sooner. Some of the flashbacks felt like they wandered more than they needed to, and while the ending delivers some satisfying answers, I actually would've liked the resolution to linger a little longer instead of wrapping everything up so quickly after such a gradual buildup.
Overall, “Tell Me What You See” is an atmospheric, thoughtful mystery that's more interested in grief, family, memory, and buried secrets than nonstop action. If you enjoy mysteries with strong small-town settings, layered characters, psychic intrigue, and a finale that finally snaps all the puzzle pieces together, this one is definitely worth checking out.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
2005 :
The moon was in Pisces on October 14th. Where had the popular, young high school teacher Darcy Caine been rushing off to when she left early from the homecoming dance that she had been chaperoning?
TV psychic Joanna Vincent had tried to help the Police-but they didn’t take her seriously-and shortly after that, she disappeared too-falling into the sea in Pacific Grove, Ca.-her body never recovered.
2023:
Cheyenne Mitchell is back in her hometown of Tehachapi, (Teh-hatch-ah-pee) California, running her mother’s New Age store, Mindframe. It specializes in spiritual renewal-Crystals and rejuvenating beverages. Her mother, was the author and TV psychic Johanna Vincent, who died when Cheyenne was just 17 years old.
And, now another local teen, 17 year old Gracelyn Smith has gone missing, opening wounds not fully healed and making Cheyenne question if there are links to 2005.
The engaging narrative weaves together the PAST and PRESENT POV’s of Cheyenne as she unravels this suspenseful slow burn, small town mystery.
This was my first read by author Samantha Jayne Allen and she writes with captivating prose. Cheyenne is a likable lead and although I am not usually a fan of YA, I even enjoyed the chapters labeled THEN.
I was invited to read a VERY early copy and my only critique is that it did feel too long at at over 400 pages-but final edits have not been made yet so hopefully the plot will be tightened by publication day to edit out a few pages and to push the plot along at a faster pace.
I also wasn’t completely surprised by the final reveal, but that could be because I read a lot of mysteries and picked up on some of the clues along the way.
If you love stories with amateur sleuths and a hint of the Supernatural, this could be a perfect fit for you. 🦋
3.5 stars ⭐️ rounded up!
Now available to request on NG or for pre-order!
Thank You to Minotaur Books for the invitation to read this book early to provide honest feedback.
Scheduled publication date is March 02, 2027
As always, these are my candid thoughts.
The moon was in Pisces on October 14th. Where had the popular, young high school teacher Darcy Caine been rushing off to when she left early from the homecoming dance that she had been chaperoning?
TV psychic Joanna Vincent had tried to help the Police-but they didn’t take her seriously-and shortly after that, she disappeared too-falling into the sea in Pacific Grove, Ca.-her body never recovered.
2023:
Cheyenne Mitchell is back in her hometown of Tehachapi, (Teh-hatch-ah-pee) California, running her mother’s New Age store, Mindframe. It specializes in spiritual renewal-Crystals and rejuvenating beverages. Her mother, was the author and TV psychic Johanna Vincent, who died when Cheyenne was just 17 years old.
And, now another local teen, 17 year old Gracelyn Smith has gone missing, opening wounds not fully healed and making Cheyenne question if there are links to 2005.
The engaging narrative weaves together the PAST and PRESENT POV’s of Cheyenne as she unravels this suspenseful slow burn, small town mystery.
This was my first read by author Samantha Jayne Allen and she writes with captivating prose. Cheyenne is a likable lead and although I am not usually a fan of YA, I even enjoyed the chapters labeled THEN.
I was invited to read a VERY early copy and my only critique is that it did feel too long at at over 400 pages-but final edits have not been made yet so hopefully the plot will be tightened by publication day to edit out a few pages and to push the plot along at a faster pace.
I also wasn’t completely surprised by the final reveal, but that could be because I read a lot of mysteries and picked up on some of the clues along the way.
If you love stories with amateur sleuths and a hint of the Supernatural, this could be a perfect fit for you. 🦋
3.5 stars ⭐️ rounded up!
Now available to request on NG or for pre-order!
Thank You to Minotaur Books for the invitation to read this book early to provide honest feedback.
Scheduled publication date is March 02, 2027
As always, these are my candid thoughts.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
3 stars.
This is a debut that does not read like a debut. The prose is confident, the atmosphere is moody (not dark, per se), and the California desert setting works. If you've read Stacy Willingham, especially A Flicker in the Dark, you'll feel the kinship right away.
Where it lost me: the pacing is glacial through the first half. At 13%, I felt like I'd been reading for a hundred years. The dual timeline doesn't earn its keep; the past chapters meander into exposition rather than seeding the present, and they're easily the weakest part of the book.
But my real hangup was Cheyenne. The book is in first person, and I never once felt actually inside her head. I was watching her from the lobby the whole time, which is a strange place to be when a character is theoretically unraveling on the page. And unravel she does. Her fixation on her stepfather, Wade, tips into genuinely uncomfortable territory by the middle of the book. A woman in her late 30s is circling a man who hasn't been in her life since she was 17, and the narrative never quite seems aware of how she's reading.
I almost DNF'd.
And then the last 50 pages happened. The pieces finally tighten, the reveal lands cold, and I genuinely couldn't tell who it was until the moment I was meant to. Whether that's masterful misdirection or underplanted plotting depends on how generous you're feeling.
Three stars. One for atmosphere, one for prose, one for that final stretch.
Thank you to Minotaur Books for the ARC of Tell Me What You See to read and review.
This is a debut that does not read like a debut. The prose is confident, the atmosphere is moody (not dark, per se), and the California desert setting works. If you've read Stacy Willingham, especially A Flicker in the Dark, you'll feel the kinship right away.
Where it lost me: the pacing is glacial through the first half. At 13%, I felt like I'd been reading for a hundred years. The dual timeline doesn't earn its keep; the past chapters meander into exposition rather than seeding the present, and they're easily the weakest part of the book.
But my real hangup was Cheyenne. The book is in first person, and I never once felt actually inside her head. I was watching her from the lobby the whole time, which is a strange place to be when a character is theoretically unraveling on the page. And unravel she does. Her fixation on her stepfather, Wade, tips into genuinely uncomfortable territory by the middle of the book. A woman in her late 30s is circling a man who hasn't been in her life since she was 17, and the narrative never quite seems aware of how she's reading.
I almost DNF'd.
And then the last 50 pages happened. The pieces finally tighten, the reveal lands cold, and I genuinely couldn't tell who it was until the moment I was meant to. Whether that's masterful misdirection or underplanted plotting depends on how generous you're feeling.
Three stars. One for atmosphere, one for prose, one for that final stretch.
Thank you to Minotaur Books for the ARC of Tell Me What You See to read and review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
* I would like to preface this review by saying that I do plan on continuing this when it is out. *
This book attracted me with the name, cover, and description. It had me want to immediately jump up and read it so I was so excited when it immediately was sent to my kindle. The author wrote beautifully and I couldn’t stop thinking about the book. Then I got busy, took a break from reading and when I continued it got harder to want to keep reading.
First, I struggled to understand when she was having a memory and then when she was back in her POV. I’m not talking about the “then” chapters. I am talking about when she was in the “now” and would recall something. It confused me a bit but I wanted to push through. Part of the reason why I loved this author’s writing is because the vocabulary was strong. I was having to research words I’ve never heard before and coming from books where I felt like I’ve learned every word in the dictionary, it was refreshing.
The characters were all interesting but I felt like so many characters were introduced immediately and I couldn’t keep up with who was who. Lastly, the story switched back and forth so much that the “present” progressed excruciatingly slow. I couldn’t get into it and every time I tried to pick up the book, I felt miserable. I really, really wanted to like this book so I would love to try it again to really give it a real chance but I think I’ll wait for the audiobook.
Thank you to NetGalley and the author for giving me the chance to read this book.
This book attracted me with the name, cover, and description. It had me want to immediately jump up and read it so I was so excited when it immediately was sent to my kindle. The author wrote beautifully and I couldn’t stop thinking about the book. Then I got busy, took a break from reading and when I continued it got harder to want to keep reading.
First, I struggled to understand when she was having a memory and then when she was back in her POV. I’m not talking about the “then” chapters. I am talking about when she was in the “now” and would recall something. It confused me a bit but I wanted to push through. Part of the reason why I loved this author’s writing is because the vocabulary was strong. I was having to research words I’ve never heard before and coming from books where I felt like I’ve learned every word in the dictionary, it was refreshing.
The characters were all interesting but I felt like so many characters were introduced immediately and I couldn’t keep up with who was who. Lastly, the story switched back and forth so much that the “present” progressed excruciatingly slow. I couldn’t get into it and every time I tried to pick up the book, I felt miserable. I really, really wanted to like this book so I would love to try it again to really give it a real chance but I think I’ll wait for the audiobook.
Thank you to NetGalley and the author for giving me the chance to read this book.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Cheyenne is best known as the daughter of Johanna Vincent, a semi-famous psychic who died a few decades ago. It was not a great time for their town of Tehachapi, as a young teacher of Cheyenne’s disappeared at the same time. Now another girl has disappeared, and it’s bringing it all back for the small community. Cheyenne and her mom ended up in Tehachapi after her brief stardom faded and she fled her second husband, who first helped and then hindered her career. Cheyenne made real friends and was happy to settle down and stop moving around. She reflects on that time and how it might be connected to the girl who’s missing now. She decides it’s time Tehachapi got some answers.
The story is told in alternating narratives between the past leading up to Johanna’s disappearance and now in the present. It moves at a slow pace, concentrating on the interpersonal relationships between the different characters. With regard to her mother’s abilities, Cheyenne always wants to believe the best about her. She’s realistic enough to realize that even if Joanna couldn’t outright ‘predict’ things, she could intuit what would help each person cope.
It’s a heartfelt story, and even though the ending reaches a bit, it’s a satisfying end to a leisurely journey.
My thanks to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for the free advanced reading copy of this book.
The story is told in alternating narratives between the past leading up to Johanna’s disappearance and now in the present. It moves at a slow pace, concentrating on the interpersonal relationships between the different characters. With regard to her mother’s abilities, Cheyenne always wants to believe the best about her. She’s realistic enough to realize that even if Joanna couldn’t outright ‘predict’ things, she could intuit what would help each person cope.
It’s a heartfelt story, and even though the ending reaches a bit, it’s a satisfying end to a leisurely journey.
My thanks to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for the free advanced reading copy of this book.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This book started out slow for me, but in the end it was worth it. This is a murder mystery set in a small town. A teacher went missing and was never found, the FMC's mother who is a psychic was consulted on the case. Later on, the FMC's mother went missing as well. Fast forward a few years, a new girl is missing. The FMC decided to play detective because she wants to help save this new girl before it's too late and she wants answers as to what happened to her teacher, as well as her mother. There are a few shady characters and acquaintances, and the FMC suspects one of them is a serial killer. Will the FMC find answers for her missing mother? The missing teacher? Will she discover who's responsible and will she discover it in time to save the new missing girl? This is a great read for those who enjoy a good suspense and murder mystery novel!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Advanced read from NetGalley
WOW!! I love me a really good suspense, thriller, who done it book. It did start out slow, which is why I didn’t give 5 stars, but even with the slow start, the book still held my attention to the end. This was definitely a great read. Going from “then” and “now” throughout the book was so well placed, never confused me or lost the plot. Had you thinking you figured out the outcome snd then bam, it’s totally something else. There were no side characters in my opinion. Everything flowed together so well I could see the story playing out as I read every chapter. I loved that there was also a love connection through the mystery, etc. I highly recommend this book. #TellMeWhatYouSee #NetGalley
WOW!! I love me a really good suspense, thriller, who done it book. It did start out slow, which is why I didn’t give 5 stars, but even with the slow start, the book still held my attention to the end. This was definitely a great read. Going from “then” and “now” throughout the book was so well placed, never confused me or lost the plot. Had you thinking you figured out the outcome snd then bam, it’s totally something else. There were no side characters in my opinion. Everything flowed together so well I could see the story playing out as I read every chapter. I loved that there was also a love connection through the mystery, etc. I highly recommend this book. #TellMeWhatYouSee #NetGalley
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July 3, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of Tell Me What You See by Samantha Jane Allen in exchange for an honest review.
I really enjoyed this book overall. The storyline was engaging, and the mystery kept me invested from beginning to end. The characters were well-developed, and I found myself wanting to know what would happen next.
My only real criticism is the pacing near the end. After such a well-developed buildup, the resolution felt a little too quick. I would have liked more time spent wrapping everything up, as it seemed to end almost as soon as the major pieces fell into place.
Even with that, Tell Me What You See was an entertaining and compelling read, and I'd recommend it to readers who enjoy a character-driven mystery with a strong storyline.
I really enjoyed this book overall. The storyline was engaging, and the mystery kept me invested from beginning to end. The characters were well-developed, and I found myself wanting to know what would happen next.
My only real criticism is the pacing near the end. After such a well-developed buildup, the resolution felt a little too quick. I would have liked more time spent wrapping everything up, as it seemed to end almost as soon as the major pieces fell into place.
Even with that, Tell Me What You See was an entertaining and compelling read, and I'd recommend it to readers who enjoy a character-driven mystery with a strong storyline.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
People have often been fascinated with psychics, especially celebrity ones. Can Johanna really see if a missing girl is safe or buried nearby? For a time, she has quite the following.
A divorce, a new abusive husband/manager and the needs of her teen daughter change her life and the story shifts to her daughter Cheyenne who grapples with loneliness, especially when her mother joins the missing.
This has a lot of red herrings (one too many?) threaded throughout the cases of several missing women. Needs more tension, more emotional engagement. Ultimately it falls short of its excellent potential. Those interested in psychic phenomena will be intrigued though.
A divorce, a new abusive husband/manager and the needs of her teen daughter change her life and the story shifts to her daughter Cheyenne who grapples with loneliness, especially when her mother joins the missing.
This has a lot of red herrings (one too many?) threaded throughout the cases of several missing women. Needs more tension, more emotional engagement. Ultimately it falls short of its excellent potential. Those interested in psychic phenomena will be intrigued though.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This book is a little gem. A literary mystery at its finest. Very atmospheric with deeply layered characters. It takes a while to really get into the nitty gritty of the mystery, but it is so necessary to really get to know the characters and understand how it will all unfold. I savored every page and felt like I was in Tehachapi, California with Cheyenne, following her like a shadow. This was my first read by Samantha Jayne Allen and I cannot wait to dive into her previous books. A truly emotional story with a twist I never saw coming.
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This story was told through past and present timelines, which is something that I love in a good book. The story follows several cases of missing women, unraveled via a psychic woman and her daughter, and their family and friends. I always see a movie in my head when I read a book, and this one was made quite vivid by the descriptive prose used by the author. The story shows how deeply we can be impacted by life's events, as well as how our relationships are impacted. The evolving mystery of how and why the women disappeared was skillfully unraveled via the various timelines and characters. I would definitely read more by this author.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This is a slow-burn mystery that turns heart-pumping thriller for the last 20%. This isn't a criticism, just what it is. I will be honest and say that it almost lost me a few times, because of the flipping from past to present and there were so many variables, it was hard to see where the story was trying to go. But, in the end it worked and I really enjoyed it.
I would definitely recommend this to mystery/thriller readers, especially those who like occult themes.
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I would definitely recommend this to mystery/thriller readers, especially those who like occult themes.
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I had mixed feelings about this book. Overall, it was a good read, I just wanted more. I struggled with the pacing for most of the book. I appreciated the writing, but it moved so slowly. I also was a lot more interested in the past vs the present. The ending was strong. I didn't see it coming who it actually was, but it was a satisfying ending. I would recommend it to anyone who wants a great setting and doesn't mind a slow buildup.
A huge thank you to the author, publisher, and Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
A huge thank you to the author, publisher, and Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I am so thankful for the opportunity to read a copy of this book early. I really enjoyed the writing as it was really descriptive. I really got a feel for the characters and setting.
It was a bit slow to begin, and the time changes got a bit confusing at times and didn't seem like part of the ongoing storyline.
It did pick up about halfway through and had a great ending!! I love how it all wrapped up.
It was a bit slow to begin, and the time changes got a bit confusing at times and didn't seem like part of the ongoing storyline.
It did pick up about halfway through and had a great ending!! I love how it all wrapped up.
August 1, 2026
I received this book as an ARC. For that reason I’ll forgive some of the wild formatting, but it made it very challenging to press forward, since so much of this story seems to be almost written in a partially stream of consciousness style, even across characters. Despite that, it was an intriguing story about social pressure, and how to tell the good guys from the toxic relationships. I’d read this author again.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Tell me What You See is a thriller mystery about a small town switching between past and present. The story mainly follows Cheyenne who has returned home after inheriting her mothers shop, who had disappeared .Her mother was a well known TV psychic. After a couple decades Cheyenne begins to dig into the cases
I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who is a fan of mystery/thriller books.
Thank you to Net Galley and St Martin's Press for the ARC.
I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who is a fan of mystery/thriller books.
Thank you to Net Galley and St Martin's Press for the ARC.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
#gifted ebook
DNF. I really wanted to find out what happened, so I got all the way to 50% before I just couldn't do it anymore. It took me 2 weeks to get halfway. The writing is Very. Wordy. Every thought spirals into a past memory, whether it's needed or not. It was too much like being in the mess of someone's head and became exhausting and boring fast.
DNF. I really wanted to find out what happened, so I got all the way to 50% before I just couldn't do it anymore. It took me 2 weeks to get halfway. The writing is Very. Wordy. Every thought spirals into a past memory, whether it's needed or not. It was too much like being in the mess of someone's head and became exhausting and boring fast.
July 2, 2026
Review of advanced copy received by Minotaur Books and St. Martin’s Press via NetGalley.
I thought the first half of this book was extremely slow, but I loved the past and present POV’s of Cheyenne throughout the book. Not your typical mystery/thriller.
I thought the first half of this book was extremely slow, but I loved the past and present POV’s of Cheyenne throughout the book. Not your typical mystery/thriller.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
A slow-paced build-up with an ending that makes it all worth it.
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