You Must Be New Here: A Novel

thank you net galley, little a publishing and katie sise for this arc. this was my first experience with Katie Sise’s writing, i’m feeling a bit indifferent about it. i wouldn't say i was wowed, but i also wasn’t completely turned off. it left me in a sort of apathetic state. if you decide to dive in, i’d strongly recommend checking out the content warnings first—there are a few sub-plots that could be quite heavy for some readers. as for the pacing, it felt a bit sluggish for a while; the twists and turns only start to emerge around the 40% mark. with so many characters to keep track of, i found it challenging to stay engaged. the plot, while undeniably familiar, revolves around the classic trope of a young woman going missing, and the suspicion immediately falls on someone's husband. i had already guessed the culprit long before reaching the book's conclusion. there were a few unexpected twists that caught me off guard and added a bit of excitement, but they didn’t quite elevate the overall story. on a brighter note, i did appreciate the multiple points of view throughout the narrative. however, i found myself wishing for a deeper dive into the perspectives of the male characters. they were present in nearly every chapter, yet their voices felt underexplored. a richer exploration from their side could have added an intriguing layer to the story! overall, it was an interesting read, but not one that left a lasting impression on me.