A review by whathillarygraceread
No One Can Know by Kate Alice Marshall

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Into the Woods was one of my favorite reads of 2023 (maybe my favorite thriller read overall, but don’t tell that to the other books on my list because I try not to play favorites), so I was really excited for No One Can Know. 

I liked this, but it didn’t rise to the level of Into the Woods for me. The plot of this one starts off on a strong note with Marshall establishing a deep sense of desperation for the main character and pointing out the crack’s in her outwardly solid marriage, which creates a delicious sense of paranoia right off the bat. I loved the creepiness of the ending, but I felt like there were some definite holes in the plot that probably should have been addressed in the editing process. Regardless, this is a solid and enjoyable thriller.