Got You – review (AD)
I was kindly given an advanced electronic copy of Got You by Erik Therme in exchange for an honest review*.
Got You – book blurb
Sisterhood can be fatal.
Leah has never been close to her younger half-sister, but she’s not surprised to get a frantic phone call late at night, asking for a ride.
Amanda’s life has always been a snarled mess of bad choices and boyfriends, and it’s common for her to resurface mid-crisis.
But this time is different. Amanda is adamant about getting to the neighbouring town of Belmont but won’t say why—only that her five-year-old son is in danger.
But Amanda doesn’t have any kids.
Before Leah can get answers, Amanda runs into the road and is killed by a passing car.
In the days that follow, Leah convinces herself that Amanda was confused that night, especially after the coroner finds hallucinogenic drugs in her bloodstream.
But that doesn’t explain the nameless boy at Amanda’s visitation.
Or the middle of the night phone calls with no one on the other end.
Or the unshakable feeling of being watched.
Someone blames Leah for Amanda’s death.
And that someone wants Leah dead.
My overall thoughts on Got You
Sisterhood can be fatal… and Erik Therme proves it once again with another gripping psychological thriller.
Leah has never been close to her younger half-sister Amanda.
So when she gets a panicked late-night phone call asking for a lift, it feels like history repeating itself – Amanda has always had a knack for messy situations and bad choices.
But this time something feels off.
Amanda is frantic, desperate to get to a nearby town because, she insists, her five-year-old son is in danger.
There’s just one problem – Amanda doesn’t have a son.
Before Leah can get any real answers, tragedy strikes.
Amanda runs into the road and is killed by a passing car.
From that moment, the tension ramps up fast.
Leah blames herself for not simply taking her sister where she wanted to go, and the guilt eats away at her.
But it’s what happens next that really hooks you in.
A nameless little boy appears at Amanda’s visitation, Leah starts receiving eerie phone calls in the middle of the night, and she can’t shake the feeling that someone is watching her.
Someone blames Leah for Amanda’s death – and they want her to pay.
I’ve read a few of Erik Therme’s books, and I really like his writing style.
He’s brilliant at pacing, pulling readers in with short, punchy chapters and ending each one with just enough of a hook to keep you turning the pages.
Got You is no different – full of twists, tension, and moments that make you second-guess everything you thought you knew.
Leah is a character you can really connect with. She’s flawed, loyal, and shaped by a complicated family background that adds emotional depth to the story.
I especially enjoyed her friendship with her best friend and roommate, Em.
Their relationship brings a welcome warmth and humour to the darker parts of the novel.
Parker also came into his own towards the end, and I found his storyline unexpectedly touching.
At several points, I thought I’d worked out who was tormenting Leah – but Therme is the master of the curveball.
Just when you think you’ve got it sussed, he changes direction completely.
The result is a twisty, fast-paced thriller that I absolutely devoured.
Got You is tense, emotional, and full of unexpected turns.
From the shocking opening chapter to the satisfying conclusion, it’s a gripping exploration of guilt, grief, and family secrets.
Erik Therme’s ability to keep readers on their toes makes this another standout read.
With thanks to Erik Therme for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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