Book Review: His & Hers by Alice Feeney

Pages: 320

Genre: Adult Fiction

Pub. Date: July 28, 2020

Publisher: Flatiron

Source: Personal Copy

Other Books By Author: Rock, Paper Scissors, 

Daisy Darker, and Beautiful Ugly

My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

 

 

 

Goodreads says, "When a woman is murdered in Blackdown, a quintessentially British village, newsreader Anna Andrews is reluctant to cover the case. Detective Jack Harper is suspicious of her involvement, until he becomes a suspect in his own murder investigation. Someone isn’t telling the truth, and some secrets are worth killing to keep.

His & Hers is a twisty, smart, psychological thriller. A gripping tale of suspense, told by expertly-drawn narrators that will keep readers guessing until the very end."

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anna Andrews thought she had left Blackdown, the sleepy little British town where she grew up, behind for the big city and her dream career as a news anchor. But plans have changed, along with her failed marriage, and the coveted anchor position. When she is sent to Blackdown to cover a brutal murder, she knows she will be reunited with all the people, secrets, and memories she longs to forget. Covering the case is Jack Harper, her ex-husband and head of police in Blackdown. Not only will she have to deal with him, but she will also have to deal with the people she left behind, including her mother and former friends. When they figure out the person murdered is a friend from high school, they realize things are starting to get serious, and the more readers learn, the more they realize that Jack and Anna may be tied to the case in more ways than one. Flashbacks reveal secrets from the past, upsetting events that bind people together, and poor decisions made when they were teens. Add another murder in the mix, and people are starting to suspect (including the readers) that one of them is involved! His & Hers by Alice Feeney is an excellent psychological thriller that kept me flipping the pages; it's complete with explosive plot twists, suspense, and layers of plot.
 
All of the characters in His & Hers are pretty unlikable, but that didn't mean I didn't care about their fate. Anna, a tragically flawed individual, is hard to like at first, but once readers are privy to her past, the events of her teen years, and most recently the events surrounding her failed marriage, readers can gain more sympathy towards her plight. Her relationship with Jack is very complex; so throw in a murder investigation, and you've got yourself a crazy ride. 
 
I really enjoyed how Feeney told the story through three points of view. "Hers" is obviously Anna, and "His" is Jack's, but the third point of view is the killer, which kept me glued to the pages. I was guessing up until the final plot twist and reveal; Feeney really outdid herself with this one!
 
I knew I had to read His & Hers before I watched the show on Netflix, and I am so glad I did. While there were some differences between the show and book, it still captured it well. If you like domestic thrillers, crime fiction, and psychological thrillers, check out Feeney's His & Hers before you watch the hit show on Netflix. You won't be disappointed; it's the perfect show to get lost in during the blustery months of January. 
 
Have you read His & Hers? Are you a fan of Alice Feeney? Let me know in the comments below.   

 

Can't Wait Wednesday: Change of Plans

Can't Wait Wednesday is hosted by Wishful Endings and helps us spotlight upcoming releases we're eagerly anticipating.   

 

Change of Plans by Sarah Dessen

Pub. Date: May 5, 2026

 

Goodreads says, "Finley has always felt most comfortable in someone else’s shadow. Fortunately, she’s got Colin, her magnetic boyfriend, who sweeps her along for activities, friendships, and future plans. Then she goes on a last-minute trip with her distant mom to a family vacation house that Finley didn’t know existed and is now about to be sold.

Her mom was estranged from her own parents and siblings since leaving home for college, and it’s a novelty for Finley to see her aunts and cousins, and to meet the handful of teens who work at the Egg, her aunt’s diner, and make up a found family of their own—including undeniably handsome guitarist Ben.

Then her relationship with Colin goes into freefall, and Finley’s roadmap for life after high school is gone. She has no choice but to live, for the first time, without plans. The longer Finley stays, the closer she gets to the truth about why her mother stayed away—and why she’s brought Finley here now.

And the closer she grows to new friends at the Egg, the more she starts to fall for charmingly awkward, soulful Ben and to realize how much of herself she’s been missing. By the end of the summer, nothing will be the same—for this community or for Finley herself."

 

Cue all the excitement! Sarah Dessen has been, hands down, one of my favorite YA authors for years. I adore her novels, and I’m thrilled she finally has another book coming out. I’ve really missed them. How about you? Are you a Sarah Dessen fan, and do you plan to read Change of Plans?

 

Blog Tour: Anne of a Different Island

 

I love all things Anne of Green Gables, so I when I heard about Virginia Kantra's new novel, Anne of a Different Island, it was a no-brainer for me to join Berkley's blog tour showcasing this new novel. I can't wait to read this Anne inspired tale about Anne Gallagher, who learns to be the heroine of her own life. Plus, I love the idyllic Mackinac Island setting; it's a perfect wintertime escape.

 

Learn More About the Book:

Anne of a Different Island by Virginia Kantra

Pub. Date: January 20, 2026

 

Goodreads says, "She believed life could follow a plotline—until the story she was living unraveled.

Anne Gallagher has always lived by the book. Anne of Green Gables, that is. Growing up on Mackinac Island, she saw herself as her namesake: the same impulsive charm, the same wild imagination, even the same red hair (dyed, but still). She followed in Anne Shirley’s fictional footsteps, chasing dreams of teaching and writing, and falling for her very own storybook hero.

But when a string of real-life plot twists—a failing romance, a fight with the administration, and the sudden death of her beloved father—pulls her back to the island she once couldn’t wait to leave, Anne is forced to face a truth no story ever prepared her for. Sometimes, life doesn’t follow a script.

Back in the house she grew up in, Anne must confront her past and the people she left behind, including Joe Miller, the boy who once called her “The Pest.” It’s time to figure out what she wants and rewrite her story to create her own happy ending. Not the book version. The real one."

 

You can learn more about Virginia Kantra by visiting her website and connecting with on Instagram and Facebook. You can purchase your own copy of Anne of a Different Island at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and Bookshop.   

Is Anne of a Different Island on your winter TBR list and are you an Anne Shirley fan too? Let me know in the comments!”

 

20 Fantastic Domestic Thrillers

 

There’s something about the cold months of January and February that makes them the perfect time to dive into a domestic thriller. As winter sets in each year, I find myself gravitating toward these kinds of reads. With so many excellent psychological and domestic thrillers out there, I’ve narrowed the list to my 20 favorites, plus some promising picks from my overflowing TBR. I've linked the title to my review when possible. 

 

1. The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

 

2. The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen

 

3. Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney

 

4. Verity by Colleen Hoover

 

5. None of This is True by Lisa Jewell

 

6. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

 

7. The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins

 

8. The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine

 

9. The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

 

10. The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn

 

11. Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

 

12. The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave

 

13. The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth

 

14. The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen

 

15. Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister

 

16. The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins

 

17. The Other Woman by Sandie Jones

 

18. His & Hers by Alice Feeney

 

19. Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister

 

20. Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman

 

 

On the TBR:

 

1. The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

2. The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell

3. Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell

 

 

4. The Couple Next Door by Sari Lapena

5. The Push by Ashley Audrain

6. The Water Lies by Amy Meyerson

 

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Let me know if you enjoyed any of these books as well in the comments below and be sure to share any recommendations with me, too.  

 

Can't Wait Wednesday: The Romance Revival

Can't Wait Wednesday is hosted by Wishful Endings and helps us spotlight upcoming releases we're eagerly anticipating.   

The Romance Revival by Christina Lauren

Pub. Date: July 14, 2026

 

 

Goodreads says, "Three years ago, Emery Finch did something completely out of character: She got married. To Luca—the impossibly charming landscaper she met on one blistering night in Vegas who made her laugh, made her dance, made her feel.

But now, Emery is consumed by her top-secret job, missing dinners, forgetting anniversaries, and promising herself Luca will understand once her cutting-edge research comes to light. Until the unthinkable happens: A tragic accident takes Luca from her.

Desperate not to lose him, Emery breaks every rule to bring him back. And Luca would probably thank her for it, if only he could remember her. Their first kiss, their Sunny Sundays at the beach, the life they built together...all of it is gone.

It may be a miracle of science, but for Emery it’s her one shot at a second chance. And this time, she won’t waste it—because true love is always worth reviving."

 

 

This summer’s new releases are already looking outstanding! Christina Lauren has a new novel on the way, and it seems like the perfect book to toss in your beach bag. Tell me in the comments if will you be reading it and if are you a Christina Lauren fan?