2026 & 2027 Upcoming Releases
Spoiler-free ARC reviews of the most anticipated thriller and mystery releases.
188 days
Everything She Didn’t Say
Jane Casey
A dream holiday to an idyllic Irish clifftop cottage called Shadow House shatters for Ruth. She awakens alone, covered in someone else's blood, with her friend Maura vanished without a trace into the wild Atlantic air.
The initial shock leaves Ruth silent, a ghost haunting the scene of a terrible mystery. But young, determined Detective Farell finds a way to pierce through her trauma, uncovering a name – Maura – and a story of a recent, bitter fight between the two women.
Yet, as Farell digs deeper, a chilling discrepancy emerges: the locals swear they only ever saw one woman arrive at the cottage. Was Ruth truly a victim, a witness to an unspeakable act, or is her involvement in Maura’s disappearance far more sinister than she dares to admit?
Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for an advanced copy of this title.
Trying to piece together a mystery where everyone might be lying is exactly my kind of reading experience. The short chapters keep the story moving at a medium to fast pace, and the structure of jumping between past and present immediately pulled me in. I spent the entire time second-guessing every character. Ruth was a tough person to connect with. On the surface, she comes across as meek, but the further into the narrative I got, she just gave off a manipulative vibe that made it hard to trust her. It made for a fascinating, if somewhat frustrating, dynamic. On the flip side, the detective duo of Ben and Farrell really worked. They brought completely different energies to the case, and their partnership felt balanced and genuinely interesting to follow.
While the buildup was tense, the story just dragged a bit near the end, slowing the momentum down right when things should have been accelerating. But that final chapter completely redeemed the slower sections—it delivered an amazing note to close on.
If you like dual timelines, manipulative characters, and complex detective partnerships, then you will enjoy this book.
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202 days
The Last Match
Jessa Maxwell
Fifty of the world's most glamorous influencers and celebrities descend upon the historic Windmist Hotel for 'The Last Match,' a luxury matchmaking retreat designed by the legendary Magnus McBride. Sunlit yoga, champagne toasts, and the promise of a perfect pairing await, billed as the ultimate escape where love is just a swipe away.
But beneath the polished façade, desperation simmers. A disgraced socialite seeks redemption, a fading artist yearns for a career comeback, and a glamorous YouTuber hunts for a hidden treasure, not just true love. Each guest arrives with a carefully curated persona and a private agenda, eager to leverage Magnus's near-mystical reputation to reshape their lives.
The dream shatters when the hotel owner is found dead at the base of a cliff. Every secret held sacred suddenly becomes a dangerous liability, and Magnus's final pairings begin to feel less like destiny and more like a death sentence.
With old scandals resurfacing and new betrayals brewing, one truth becomes chillingly clear: at Windmist, everyone has something to hide. Someone is willing to kill to keep their past buried, and no one is safe from 'The Last Match.'
Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for providing an advanced copy.
This is one of those books that demands to be read in a single sitting! The narrative jumps between several perspectives, moving at a steady, medium pace that never dips or drags. The short chapters keep the tension taut and ensure the story remains engaging from start to finish. Out of all the viewpoints, I found myself most invested in Lacy. Instead of falling into the usual romantic subplots, she is driven by the hunt for a compelling story for her YouTube channel, and she isn't afraid to be manipulative to get what she wants. That ruthless edge makes her a fascinating contrast to the rest of the cast, who appear so harmless by comparison.
The character development across the board is strong, anchoring the suspense in believable motivations. When the twists and secrets finally come to light, they unfold at a satisfying, measured pace rather than being crammed into a rushed information dump. The final reveals genuinely surprised me, and the entire plot wraps up seamlessly. If you like hidden agendas, multiple perspectives, and steady suspense, I highly recommend this book.
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