Review: Every Single Secret by Emily Carpenter

Summary from Goodreads:

“A true psychological thriller that will leave you breathless.” —Wendy Walker, bestselling author of All Is Not Forgotten and Emma in the Night

Emotionally guarded Daphne Amos always believed she’d found a kindred spirit in her fiancé, Heath. Both very private people, they’ve kept their pasts hidden from the world, and each other, until Heath’s escalating nightmares begin to put an undeniable strain on their relationship. Determined to give their impending marriage the best chance of succeeding, Heath insists that Daphne join him on a seven-day retreat with Dr. Matthew Cerny, a psychologist celebrated for getting to the root of repressed memories. Daphne reluctantly agrees—even though the past is the last place she wants to go.

The retreat’s isolated and forbidding location increases her unease, as do the doctor’s rules: they must relinquish their keys and phones, they’ll be monitored at all hours by hidden cameras, and they’re never to socialize with the other guests.


One sleepless night, Daphne decides to leave her room…and only then does she realize that the institute is not at all what it seems—and that whatever’s crying out from Heath’s past isn’t meant to be heard. It’s meant to be silenced.

My Review:


What I Liked:

Main Character. I was not attached to the side characters, they fell a bit flat for me but I connected with the main character. Daphne in my opinion held up the story. I would have liked the side characters to be more fleshed out but at least Daphne was a interesting well written character. 

Writing Style. I discovered Carpenter's thriller novels last year and her writing has made her an auto read author for me. She puts a lot of detail into her novels and characters. 

Atmosphere. Carpenter did a great job of crafting a creepy and mysterious setting with the main plot. As a reader I never knew who to trust or what was happening within the house. Plus, the idea of having cameras constantly watching me was really chilling. 

Mystery/Twist. I did not see the big reveal coming at all and those are my favorite type of mysteries. Carpenter did a great job of keeping me guessing all the way until the main twist was uncovered. 

What I Disliked:

Ending. I really liked the big reveal but was not a fan of the ending of the novel. I felt that it was rushed. 

I recommend checking out this new thriller from Carpenter, it is a intense read. 

My Rating:

4 Stars Out of 5 Stars