The Devil You Know by Trish Doller
Published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA on June 2, 2015
Genres: Action & Adventure, Dating & Sex, Girls & Women, Love & Romance, Social Issues, Thriller, Violence, Young Adult
Source: ARC from Friend
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I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Eighteen-year-old Arcadia wants adventure. Living in a tiny Florida town with her dad and four-year-old brother, Cadie spends most of her time working, going to school, and taking care of her family. So when she meets two handsome cousins at a campfire party, she finally has a chance for fun. They invite her and friend to join them on a road trip, and it's just the risk she's been craving-the opportunity to escape. But what starts out as a fun, sexy journey quickly becomes dangerous when she discovers that one of them is not at all who he claims to be. One of them has deadly intentions.
A road trip fling turns terrifying in this contemporary story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.
I’m writing this post as I mourn the fact that I will be missing out on the launch event for The Devil You Know in Ft. Myers, Florida. I have attended all of Trish Doller’s launch events up until now, but this time just did not work out. The sadness is real, guys. BUT… I’m happy to tell you why you want this book, plus I’m providing a giveaway for my ARC below!
- It’s Trish-fricking-Doller. You know, Something Normal and Where the Stars Still Shine? With that being said, maybe I should just end this post here.
- This book is a PAGE-TURNER. It may have the most riveting plot out of all of Trish’s books, as well… and it’s a THRILLER. Trish can do thrillers, and do them well. Even if you think you know what’s going on – and who’s done what – there are plenty of unexpected surprises in store than just the “whodunnit”. I don’t know how many times I stopped reading mid-sentence just to say, “WHAT? WHAT???”
- Road trip! YES!!! Not only is The Devil You Know a THRILLER, it is also a fan-fricking-tastic road trip novel! I live in Florida and I got to explore places I never even knew existed. Places that are practically in my own backyard. Though, I’m not exactly sure if this is the sort of road trip that will make people actually want to visit the Sunshine State. Too many creepy things happening to entice would-be tourists to start flooding the gates…
- Trish perfectly captures the hidden “back woods” world of Florida that is typically unseen by the visitor’s eye. You may not realize it but Florida is a fairly uncultured state – vast majority of the land north of I-4 and away from the sandy beaches contains nothing but endless stretches of farmland and poor rural towns. It’s a vast, vast place where it’s not uncommon to find more honey roasted peanut stands and speed traps than high rises or even a single Starbucks. I love it when a novel presents the “reality” of a specific location so very, very well. Trish has accomplished this in all three of her novels, thus far.
- This book is HARD CORE. Think Scream-like serial killer brutality with slicing and dicing and oh my god. You will be screaming at Cadie to screw her head on a bit tighter, “Don’t do that!”, “No! Don’t get in that car!”, “What are you thinking?!, “I CAN’T WATCH THIS!!” …And yet your eyes will be glued to every sentence on every page.
Seriously?! Didn’t your mother ever teach you not to go into the woods with strangers?!
Especially if one of them is carrying an ax gun???
- As with all of Trish’s previous characters, the ones in this book are as human as they get. Although the stakes are higher in this story than in her previous books, and even with the added “thriller” component, you will get the impression that Cadie could easily be “the girl next door”. What happens to her really could (and terrifyingly does) happen in real life.
- On that note: as with all of Trish’s novels, The Devil You Know is more “edgy” and mature than most teen contemporaries. This is a fact that I can appreciate, considering the author likes to keep things real. That’s right, there is no “fluff” to be found here, kiddos.
- Alligator Alley is a frightening place. Nightmares… Thanks for that, Trish.
Five totally freaked out
(I am NEVER going into Alligator Alley at night)
and so-full-of-love emojis!
About Trish Doller
I have been writing for as long as I can remember, but didn't try to be a published author until more recently, something for which you should be thankful.
I was born in Germany, grew up in Ohio, and graduated with a degree in journalism from Ohio State University. Married someone really awesome and moved around with him a bit from Maine to Michigan and back to Ohio. I've worked as a radio personality and as a staff writer for my hometown newspaper. I also had a couple of kids along the way who have become two of the most interesting adults I've ever met.
These days I live, work, and sail in Florida with a relentlessly optimistic border collie and a pirate.
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I think the best thriller I have read was Gone Girl. I love a thriller that is a page turner!
Yes! I have not yet read Gone Girl, but I’ve seen the movie. That was just… WOAH. I really need to pull out my copy of the book now.
The best thrillers are the ones that can shock you throughout!
This is a total page turner/ nail biter. And the twist!! I’m. Huge fan of Trish Doller’s and this didn’t disappoint.
SO glad you liked it, Stephanie! I agree with you completely. Trish really cannot disappoint, can she?
I don’t know that it was quite a thriller, but I loved The Good Girl. It was the first audiobook I listened to and it was a good choice!
The Snowman by RL Stine. It’s nostalgic for me, haha.
Also, I mistyped by bloglovin name in the raffle- it’s jayohsul.
Thanks for the chance to win!
All of R.L. Stine’s books are nostalgic for me. Ah, Fear Street…. Every 80s/90s kid’s favorite thrillers…
I’ve been waiting for this book all year. I’m excited it’s almost here! I haven’t read many thrillers, the ones I’ve enjoyed are Don’t Look Back & The Dead List by Jennifer L. Armentrout. Thank you so much.
My favorite thriller is The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins! It’s great, I read it in one sitting! 😉
That one is sitting on my (neverending) TBR! I have heard all sorts of things about it and cannot wait to read it!
Uuugh. You are mean, Jenna 😀 Now you have made me want this book. <3 It sounds awesome. And creepy. And I very much love creepy books. So glad you loved this one so much sweetie 😀 You have made me all kinds of curious. Sigh. Thank you for sharing about it. <3
The ending of this book is creepy in the best way possible. Trust me. I am so glad I could make you curious about this book. I hope you get to read it soon. I’d love to hear your thoughts!
The best Thriller? Jurassic Park!! or Eaters of the Dead!
Jurassic Park is perfect! I especially love the book over the movie. (I’m a bit of a science geek, also. Haha!) I have never heard of Eaters of the Dead, but it sounds intriguing. Must check it out…
This sounds so good. I haven’t read any thrillers that I can think of and I am always looking to read new genres.
I actually haven’t read any thrillers before! Pretty Little Liars is the closest thing that I’ve come to!
I haven’t read many books which include road trips at all, but I am very curious to see how a page turner can also be a road trip with plot twists? Sounds like a brilliant combination that was done very well in this book!
Dead Girls Don’t Lie by Jennifer Shaw Wolf is a favorite. Can’t get over a good mystery/thriller read! Have you read that one?