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Posted On: September 23rd 2026, 12:12 am
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It's Not What You Think by Clare Mackintosh is the kind of thriller that grabs you in the first chapter and does not let go. Nadeeka is a divorced mom of two who thinks her boyfriend Jamie is having an affair. What she finds when she gets home is much worse than she imagined and from that moment the story completely takes off.
What follows is a maze of secrets, lies, and a while bunch of people who are hiding things. Multiple points of view. Steady pacing. Twists that kept coming faster than I expected. I did not guess most of them though I did figure out the biggest one a little early. That did not make it any less fun to watch it all unfold. The writing is great. The political pieces feel real and add an extra layer to the story. And the tension never let up from start to finish. If you love a fast, twisty police procedural, add this to your TBR immediately!
I also have to say that I met Clare Mackintosh at a reading retreat in Greece last year and she is one of the kindest, smartest and funniest people I have ever talked to. It makes reading her books feel personal and fun. This is my second book from her and I have loved both. I’m so honored to be able to support one of the sweetest people I’ve ever met 🫶
QOTD❓️: Do you enjoy multiple-POV thrillers or do you prefer one narrator?
#claremackintosh #readersofinstagram #bookreview #psychologicalthriller
It's Not What You Think by Clare Mackintosh is the kind of thriller that grabs you in the first chapter and does not let go. Nadeeka is a divorced mom of two who thinks her boyfriend Jamie is having an affair. What she finds when she gets home is much worse than she imagined and from that moment the story completely takes off.
What follows is a maze of secrets, lies, and a while bunch of people who are hiding things. Multiple points of view. Steady pacing. Twists that kept coming faster than I expected. I did not guess most of them though I did figure out the biggest one a little early. That did not make it any less fun to watch it all unfold. The writing is great. The political pieces feel real and add an extra layer to the story. And the tension never let up from start to finish. If you love a fast, twisty police procedural, add this to your TBR immediately!
I also have to say that I met Clare Mackintosh at a reading retreat in Greece last year and she is one of the kindest, smartest and funniest people I have ever talked to. It makes reading her books feel personal and fun. This is my second book from her and I have loved both. I’m so honored to be able to support one of the sweetest people I’ve ever met 🫶
QOTD❓️: Do you enjoy multiple-POV thrillers or do you prefer one narrator?
#claremackintosh #readersofinstagram #bookreview #psychologicalthriller
Comments (8)
14 days agolastchapterblues
I actually like multiple point of view. As long as it's not like five or more. I like two or three point of views.
15 days agomarireadabook
I got totally distracted by, A Reading Retreat In Greece!!!!! That sounds like the most amazing experience.
15 days agopaperbackstoplaces
Clare Mackintosh builds a multi-POV mystery full of steady tension, sharp writing and twists you won't see coming. Thanks to @bookmarked for the ARC via Netgalley.❓️Do you enjoy multiple-POV thrillers or do you prefer one narrator?
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