You Did Nothing Wrong: A Novel

Not going to lie, I had to put this book down multiple times because of how real the emotions and descriptions were. Elodie’s story is addictive, you empathize with her right at the beginning. Cheering her on, but also on edge because obviously this isn't going to be a nice happy family book. As the story unravels, it's hard to decide if the house is haunted, or if Elodie is mentally unstable. I'll be honest, I rooted for the house being haunted. So many of the twists caught me completely off guard, and the ending is perfection. While I still have questions, I think it's just my lack of want for 'you just know what happen' type endings. lol But who knows, could this be a duology? Could we meet up with Elodie 5 years later? Elodie's parents, and flash back scenes def. hit a cord with my emotions. Mix that with Jude's mannerisms and behavior. These characters are so real. You know them, they're your neighbor. I just can't get over how well done the autistic representation is done. How well the 'favorite child' representation is done. The 'too much' in the eldest daughter, ugh. It's overall just so well written. You'll enjoy this book, if you love thrillers that fill you with twists, houses with more to be discovered, and deep characters. Thank you to Net Galley for a copy of this read!

I was given both an ebook ARC and an audiobook ALC by the publisher and NetGalley, and I’m so grateful for the opportunity to experience this story in both formats. You Did Nothing Wrong is another incredible book from C. G. Drews. Their writing style is so immersive and descriptive that even the darkest moments feel strangely beautiful. I found myself wanting to highlight quote after quote because the prose is just that memorable. This story is full of tension, paranoia, and creeping unease. Elodie’s perspective on motherhood felt incredibly honest and raw, and her relationship with Bren kept me questioning what was really going on. It was difficult to know who to trust, and that uncertainty builds throughout the entire book. The story starts a bit slowly, giving readers time to emotionally connect with Elodie and Jude, but once the tension really begins to build, it becomes impossible to put down. By the end, the atmosphere is thick with suspense. Like many of Drews’ books, this one left me sitting quietly afterward just thinking about everything I had read. It’s a dark and haunting psychological horror with a touch of the paranormal, and it’s a story I won’t forget anytime soon. I also really enjoyed the audiobook narration, which captured the emotion and intensity of the story beautifully.