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It’s Not Her by Mary Kubica – Review | Overhyped or Worth the Read?

If you’ve seen It’s Not Her by Mary Kubica all over Bookstagram and are wondering if it’s worth the hype, here’s my honest, spoiler-free review. I went into this one with really high expectations. When a thriller is everywhere, I expect something that completely pulls me in and keeps me hooked. Unfortunately, that wasn’t quite my experience. This It’s Not Her book review is a bit of a mixed one for me. There were definitely elements I enjoyed, especially the multiple POV structure. I usually love when thrillers are told from different perspectives, and here it was done well. It added depth to the story and kept things moving. However, I really struggled with the teenage perspective. It just didn’t fully work for me and made it harder to stay engaged with the story overall. As a psychological thriller, It’s Not Her had all the right ingredients, but the twists didn’t land the way I expected. There were enough hints throughout that I could see parts of the reveal coming, so it didn’t fe...
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Review: Unknown Caller by Gillian McAllister — DNF at 50%

Unknown Caller had an intriguing premise, and I went into it expecting a tense, fast-paced thriller. Unfortunately, it turned out to be one of those books that simply didn’t work for me, and I ultimately decided to DNF at the halfway point.


While the story moved quickly, the plot felt increasingly convenient and unoriginal. Events fell into place too neatly, and instead of building genuine suspense, it often felt forced and implausible. I found myself questioning the logic of the story more than being absorbed by it.


One of my biggest issues was the portrayal of the main character. Her obsession with her daughter felt exaggerated in a way that was uncomfortable rather than emotionally impactful. Instead of adding depth or tension, it pulled me out of the story repeatedly.


Another element that didn’t work for me was the writing style. The use of metaphors felt random and unnecessary, often making little sense and disrupting the flow rather than enhancing it. Instead of adding atmosphere, they became distracting.


The best way I can describe my experience is that it felt like watching what you expect to be a serious horror film, only for it to suddenly turn into a parody halfway through. The tone just didn’t land for me.


That said, reading is incredibly subjective. If this book worked for you, that’s great. For me, it simply wasn’t the right fit, and I’m comfortable with the decision to put it down.


Thank you to Penguin Random House UK and Netgalley for the e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

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