What She Found

O’Brien’s latest, What She Found, is everything I look for in a good story. This twisted mystery starts from page one—who are these characters, why are they the way they are—and continues until the very last amazing word. <br /><br />Every character contributed to this twisted web. As soon as I decided on a theory, the author swatted it away with a new surprise. <br /><br />This book will undoubtedly be in my Top Reads of 2020, because it’s already in my Top Reads ever. I’m obsessed with this story. The way the author expertly crafts a mystery you can’t turn away from, weaves in characters you love to hate, and steers you in one direction only to give you whiplash from the sharp turn in another direction make this story one readers will devour in one sitting!<br /><br />Breathtakingly twisted—this is a story about betrayal and secrets. It poses the question: how well can you ever really know ANYONE? Even those closest to you? Even yourself? <br /><br />I am obsessed!

Just how tight are the ties that bind? Addictive and unsettling, O'Brien's latest will drag you in and hold you tight. Highly recommend for fans of Abigail Haas and Tana French.

A group of friends get together for a weekend party at an isolated house. With a plot like that, I was immediately drawn to this story. Add the fact that a mysterious stranger (a woman) shows up after a car accident, then disappears, and the foundation of the book is strong. I couldn’t wait to dive in! The night of the party everyone is drinking, and no one has a clear memory of what happened the next morning. There are conflicting stories about what took place, and soon the police are involved, along with whispers of murder.<br /><br />I wanted to love this book, but I had problems with how most of the characters behaved, especially how easily they believed lies that were put forth about other members of their group. I just couldn’t believe friends would behave that way--turning on each other so quickly, after knowing one another for years. Maybe one or two people in the group, but the majority, if not all? <br /><br />Pretty much no one (with the exception of Tabitha, the narrator, who is going through a divorce) is who they seem. Each has an agenda, many are up to their necks in lies or coverups. Admittedly, there were several places where I couldn’t read fast enough to discover what happened. The book is well-written, but when the ending arrived, I found the plot too far-fetched and the behavior of the characters unrealistic. I’m sure many other readers will enjoy this story. I would read this author again, this story just wasn’t quite right for me. 3.5 Stars.<br />

This is a well-written, entertaining, fast paced suspense novel with interesting characters and an intriguing mystery. It is a real page turner, and its twists and turns will keep you guessing until the end. Ms. O'Brien is an expert at keeping her readers engaged from the beginning of her novels until the very last page. I received an ARC of this novel and this is my honest review.

Good read! Definitely an ending I didn't see coming.

Suspenseful thrillers are my favorite type of read! can never get enough! What She Found was great. It was twisted and full of edge of your seat suspense. Some things were a bit far-fetched, but it still makes for a great story! This book is definitely worth a read!

What a complete coincidence I read two favourite authors consecutively, both with the same name!

Good suspenseful, clean read!

What a page turner, great whodunnit and I will be reading more from this author,

What an intriguing story. Tabitha is a fantastic character faced with loss, life that’s not so simple, yet she’s strong. Loved it.