Everyone is Watching by Heather Gudenkauf
Publication Date: March 26th 2024 by Park Row
Pages: 320
Source: Publisher
Rating: ★★★★
My
Thoughts:
Five contestants: Maire “The Best Friend” a mother of two
young girls, barely scraping by, Camille “The Confidant” a psychiatrist,
Richard “The Senator” a retired senator, Samuel “The Boyfriend” a prosecutor
and “The Executive” are all invited to compete for $10 Million Dollars in a
reality TV show. Locked away from the world on a beautiful winery in Napa
Valley. They arrive and it’s quickly apparent that things are not as they seem,
but they’re all intent on winning, each for their own reasons. As the game plays
out snippets from the past come to light, secrets the contestants do not want
revealed.
Everyone is Watching was a page-turner! While the
plot was a little predictable, I wanted to find out how it’d all turn out. I
was rooting for several characters, but there were a few I wanted to pay for
their actions! It’s hard to write much without spoiling things, but I will say
it was an entertaining, popcorn thriller!
4 Stars
Excerpt:
Book Description:
The Best Friend. The Confidant. The Senator. The Boyfriend. The Executive.
Five contestants have been chosen to compete for ten million dollars on the game show One Lucky Winner. The catch? None of them knows what (or who) to expect, and it will be live streamed all over the world. Completely secluded in an estate in Northern California, with strict instructions not to leave the property and zero contact with the outside world, the competitors start to feel a little too isolated.
When long-kept secrets begin to rise to the surface, the contestants realize this is no longer just a reality show—someone is out for blood. And the game can’t end until the world knows who the contestants really are…
Photo Credit: Kate Cousins Photography
Author Bio:
Heather Gudenkauf is the critically acclaimed author of several novels, including the New York Times bestsellers The Weight of Silence and The Overnight Guest. She lives in Iowa with her husband and children.
I don't think predictable is necessarily bad as long as the journey was great. If you wanted to see how it all turned out, sounds like it was a read worthy your time
ReplyDeleteI might like this one. I enjoy this author who often writes settings in the Midwest where I am from.
ReplyDeleteAnne - Books of My Heart
I'm glad it was an entertaining read for you.
ReplyDeleteI've read another book by Gudenkauf that I really liked. I think I'd enjoy this one, too. She writes a fun thriller.
ReplyDeleteSuch a good review, glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletexoxo, Midori
https://www.midorilinea.com/blogs/midori-linea/my-daughters-turns-one-photoshoot
I have this one to read. So glad to see you enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteI think my mom would really enjoy this as it is her type of book and she enjoys reality tv. Thanks for sharing. Great review!
ReplyDeleteLisa Loves Literature
I do enjoy her books, even if they are a bit predictable. I definitely want to read this one to see how this show plays out. I wonder if anyone dies? I hope not.
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