A review by tessa_talks_books
The Other People by C.B. Everett

4.0

If you love a book that keeps you teetering on the edge of your seat, questioning everything and everyone, The Other People is the perfect psychological thriller for you. It’s creepy, it’s chilling, and it masterfully balances mystery and suspense with just the right amount of psychological dread.

The premise is already nightmare fuel: ten strangers wake up in a decrepit old house with no memory of how they got there. Each one has a strange device strapped to their wrist, and the only way out? Solve the mystery of a missing girl—or be picked off one by one by an unknown murderer. No pressure, right?

What makes this book so gripping is how it plays with perception. Just when you think you’ve cracked the case, think again. The twist hits like a punch to the gut, turning everything on its head. The setting only adds to the unease—it’s eerie, atmospheric, and vividly described. Some of the death scenes are so cinematic and dramatic that they linger in your mind long after you turn the page.

The one thing that kept me from giving it five stars? The sheer number of POVs. We bounce between at least five or six different perspectives, and while it eventually makes sense, it took some determination to get used to. At first, I struggled to connect with all the shifting viewpoints, but once I settled in, the payoff was absolutely worth it.

Overall, The Other People is a mind-twisting, paranoia-inducing thriller that keeps you second-guessing everything. If you’re a fan of books that mess with your head and deliver shocking twists, this one is a must-read. Just be prepared—you might not trust anyone (or anything) by the time you’re done.