I Owe You One by Lauren North [Audiobook]

🎙🎙🎙 Narrated by Heather Long 🎙🎙🎙

Description from Goodreads:

"You saved my life. I faked your death...

I only came back to Skelwick Bay to lie low and reconnect with my sister. But now she wants me to fake her death...

Bryony says her husband Alex is abusive and it's the only way. And even though I think it's crazy, I can't say no, because I owe her for saving me 15 years ago...

So we hatch a plan – we fake a sailing accident. And my darling sister 'dies'.

Only, when she's gone, I start to think. There are holes in the story she gave me. She doesn't reach out like she says she will, leaving me to deal with the mess alone. And Alex only seems completely devastated...

So when I learn Bryony never actually saved my life all those years ago, I start to question everything she's ever told me. And I'm left with the terrifying Have I just saved my sister's life? Or helped her get away with a terrible crime...?"

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A tense and gripping listen

I've listened to Lauren North before, so I had high expectations for this one, and it certainly didn't disappoint. It's one of those stories that starts with a simple premise – a small favour – that quickly spirals into something much more unsettling. The psychological tension builds beautifully throughout, making it very hard to press pause.

The characters are well-drawn and I found myself constantly questioning who was actually telling the truth. It's a clever look at how easily life can be disrupted when you let the wrong person in. The pacing was spot on for a thriller; it felt like there was always a new layer being peeled back just as I thought I'd figured things out.

The narrator did a fantastic job of bringing the tension to life. Their voice really suited the tone of the book and helped to distinguish the different perspectives without it feeling forced. It made the whole experience much more immersive, especially during the more claustrophobic moments of the plot.

The ending felt a little bit rushed compared to the steady build-up of the rest of the book. However, I still recommend it to anyone who enjoys a twisty domestic thriller. 

Many thanks to the author, Bolinda Audio and NetGalley for enabling me to listen to and share my thoughts of this audiobook.

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