If They Knew

Title: If They Knew

Author: Arti Manani

Genre: Psychological Thriller

Published Date: 2024

Book Length: 6 hours 15 mins (293 pages)

Format Read: Audible

Star Rating: 3*** I liked it, its ok

About Book: Some secrets are better kept.

Ella-Rose is convinced she’s being watched when anonymous letters and gifts are delivered to her home.

With a secret past stopping her from seeking help from the authorities, Ella takes matters into her own hands.

As paranoia tightens its grip, Ella's desperate search for answers leads her down a twisted path of suspicion and deceit that forces her to accuse everyone she knows. But as the web of deception unravels, she makes a shocking revelation that threatens to unearth a family secret she's guarded for over a decade.

Somebody knows.

In a world where trust is a luxury and deception is the norm, IF THEY KNEW explores the depths of betrayal and the question of how well we truly know those we hold dear. Brace yourself for a journey that will leave you questioning the very foundations of trust and the sinister secrets that lie within the shadows. They say it's always someone you know. But how much do you ever really know anyone?

My Thoughts: If They Knew by Arti Manini is a psychological thriller and my very first Audible book! I have to say, the story is packed with suspense and plenty of questions that kept me hooked and listening. However, I do feel that experiencing it as an audiobook rather than reading it on the page dampened the tension a bit for me. The narration didn’t quite live up to the intensity of the storyline, which was a bit disappointing.

I wasn’t a huge fan of the main protagonist, but surprisingly, that didn’t take away from my enjoyment of the plot. I found myself eager to know how it would all end, and the twists and turns along the way kept me intrigued.

Overall, If They Knew is a solid thriller with an engaging plot and plenty of surprises. While the audiobook didn’t quite do it justice for me, I think fans of the genre might enjoy it more in print. If you’re looking for a suspenseful story with unexpected twists, it’s worth giving it a try!