Gone Girl meets Fatal Attraction in Caroline Kepnes’ You, a chilling account of the twisted psychology behind unrelenting passion.
When aspiring writer Guinevere Beck strides into the bookstore where Joe works, he is instantly smitten. Beck is everything Joe has ever wanted: tough, razor-smart and sexier than his wildest dreams. He’d kill to have her.
Soon Beck can’t resist her feelings for a guy who seems custom made for her. When a string of macabre incidents tears her world apart, there is only one person she can turn to. But there’s more to Joe than Beck realises and much more to Beck than her perfect facade. The obsessive relationship quickly spirals into a whirlwind of deadly consequences…
A chilling account of unrelenting, terrifying deceit, Caroline Kepnes’ You is a thriller more perversely clever and dangerously twisted than any you have ever read.
After happily reading and reviewing ‘YOU’ for Mom’s and then sharing it with friends; I had a wonderful idea. My idea is for a Mom’s Book Club. Mom’s could recommend and share ideas for books and read and review the books, this would be particularly useful for Mom’s that find it hard to get out to more traditional book clubs. I posted this in the stories section and have received positive feedback from other Mom’s! I do hope the Mom’s team considers a Book club. Would be wonderful!
After happily reading and reviewing ‘YOU’ for Mom’s and then sharing it with friends; I have come to a wonderful idea. My idea is for a Mom’s Book Club. Mom’s could recommend and share ideas for books and read and review the books, this would be particularly useful for Mom’s that find it hard to get out to more traditional book clubs.
My copy of ‘YOU’ is starting to look a little dog eared and worn out as I loaned it out over the holidays. Friends asked for recommendations for a good book and read. I happily loaned out ‘YOU’ to friends. It was read pretty quickly and enjoyed by most of them.
I was out shopping and noticed ‘YOU’ being sold in lots of shops and bookstores. It was prominently displayed at the front of stores. I stopped and looked at one display and was asked by a lady “does it look like a good read”. I was happily able to give her my opinion after reading and reviewing the book!
You. Omg the suspense was brilliant and the storyline was amazing. So true to this life as to how someone can easily takeover someone’s life. This story shows how vulnerable we all are . I found You to be a book you can’t put down in a hurry. I don’t recommend reading this late at night as when it’s 3 am and your still reading it’s a long day.
I really enjoyed reading my Mom’s copy of ‘YOU’ and I am really hoping that Mouth of Mums will choose another book by Caroline Kepnes for review. I would love to review another of her books and also to review books in this genre. It is a genre that I enjoy. I recommend this book to other Mom’s.
Thrillers are my favourite genre - especially those that keep on the edge of my seat and I can't put down, and 'You' fits that bill! The characters have such depth that I felt I knew them, and found myself feeling wary when logging on to social media after reading You!
If you love a good thriller then read this! I look forward to reading anything else Caroline Kepnes writes in the future.
From the moment i picked up the book and began reading, i was in constant wonder, "whats going to happen next?". I found it hard to put down and would pick up the book as often as I could. The storyline is always maintained and easy to follow. My husband said to me, "why are you grimacing?", to which i replied, "something bad is going to happen but unlike a movie, i cannot hide behind closed eyelids, i have to keep reading to find out what is going to happen." i am now reading it for a second time, to see if i have missed out on anything. I recommend that everyone who enjoys crime fiction, should grab a copy of this book and get caught up in the lives of Joe and Beck!
"You" by Caroline Kepnes is a creepy thriller about Joe, a bookstore worker who becomes obsessed with a customer named Beck. He uses social media and stalks her to insert himself into her life. The book is disturbing but gripping, written from Joe's perspective, which makes it super unsettling. The main character is very manipulative, and while it’s easy to get hooked, it’s also uncomfortable because you’re in the mind of a dangerous person. It’s a chilling read but really addictive!
A Darkly Suspenseful Tale of Obsessive Infatuation
"YOU" by Caroline Kepnes explores a gripping but unsettling tale of infatuation turned obsession. Joe, the character smitten with Guinevere Beck, presents a chillingly manipulative persona, delving into the dark side of his relentless desire. As the story unfolds, the layers of deceit and the twisted personalities involved create a deeply suspenseful narrative. However, while the book offers an intense storyline and a unique exploration of disturbing relationships, the overwhelmingly dark theme might not resonate with all readers. The psychological complexity is both captivating and disturbing, making "YOU" an intriguing but slightly polarizing read for those keen on deeply disturbing thrillers.
You. Omg the suspense was brilliant and the storyline was amazing. So true to this life as to how someone can easily takeover someone’s life. This story shows how vulnerable we all are . I found You to be a book you can’t put down in a hurry. I don’t recommend reading this late at night as when it’s 3 am and your still reading it’s a long day.
YOU is a suspenseful book masterfully written by Caroline Kepnes. She makes you immerse yourself in the story and care about what happens to the characters. It has twists and turns that make you keep reading. I didn't want to put it down. My friends have enjoyed the story as well.
Wow what a great read. Love this kind of story. Caroline Kepnes writes in such a manner that you really get immersed in what is happening and as you care about the characters that makes it more suspenseful. I'm looking forward to reading it again, perhaps I will pick up on things I missed first time round. Recommended reading.
Thrillers are my favourite genre - especially those that keep on the edge of my seat and I can't put down, and 'You' fits that bill! The characters have such depth that I felt I knew them, and found myself feeling wary when logging on to social media after reading You!
If you love a good thriller then read this! I look forward to reading anything else Caroline Kepnes writes in the future.
The start of You, was great, demanding my full attention straight away but as the story unfolded and we headed for the half-way point, the plot lost its intrigue and suspense as the big scary, shocking moments I felt sure we coming failed to arrive to a proper climax.
Overall it is is a good stalker book with some killing and sex scenes that is certainly readable.
I really enjoyed reading my Mom’s copy of ‘YOU’ and I am really hoping that Mouth of Mums will choose another book by Caroline Kepnes for review. I would love to review another of her books and also to review books in this genre. It is a genre that I enjoy. I recommend this book to other Mom’s.
This was a so-so read for me. It was ok but I was not super impressed.
What I liked about the book was that it was written from the point of view of Joe, a seamlessly normal guy on the surface, with dark twisted currents running deep.
There were plenty of twists and turns to keep me reading but, I had trouble identifying with Beck.
I was interested enough to keep reading YOU to see what happened to the characters but I never felt that 'I couldn't put it down'. Its not a bad book, but I didn't think it was outstanding.
After happily reading and reviewing ‘YOU’ for Mom’s and then sharing it with friends; I had a wonderful idea. My idea is for a Mom’s Book Club. Mom’s could recommend and share ideas for books and read and review the books, this would be particularly useful for Mom’s that find it hard to get out to more traditional book clubs. I posted this in the stories section and have received positive feedback from other Mom’s! I do hope the Mom’s team considers a Book club. Would be wonderful!
After happily reading and reviewing ‘YOU’ for Mom’s and then sharing it with friends; I have come to a wonderful idea. My idea is for a Mom’s Book Club. Mom’s could recommend and share ideas for books and read and review the books, this would be particularly useful for Mom’s that find it hard to get out to more traditional book clubs.
My copy of ‘YOU’ is starting to look a little dog eared and worn out as I loaned it out over the holidays. Friends asked for recommendations for a good book and read. I happily loaned out ‘YOU’ to friends. It was read pretty quickly and enjoyed by most of them.
I was out shopping and noticed ‘YOU’ being sold in lots of shops and bookstores. It was prominently displayed at the front of stores. I stopped and looked at one display and was asked by a lady “does it look like a good read”. I was happily able to give her my opinion after reading and reviewing the book!
On reflection of ‘YOU’ I have come to the surprising conclusion of now wanting another instalment of this story!
It would be interesting to follow the development of the main character Joe and the newest arrival at the end of the book. Possibly they are similar characters; would also like to see some justice!
I enjoyed reading this book. It was an easy read which really drew you in but was missing something. More of a back story of the characters would have helped being able to connect a bit better, in saying that I did read it all in a short time so it definitely had something going for it. Really wasnt ready for the ending but it certainly left way for another book......but would I purchase it if there was a sequel? Hmmmmm maybe not but I would borrow from a library.m
I found it really tough to get into this book. The book feels like it has started in the middle of a story and doesn\'t ever go back to explain the beginning. The characters lacked depth from the decided absence of a thorough history. I found the book jumped around a lot and was sometimes very difficult to follow. Nonetheless it certainly drew you in and kept you on your toes and dying to know what was going to happen in the end. There was certainly no predicting the ending!
I really enjoyed ready this fiction. It took a little while to settle into but then I couldn't put it down. I would have liked to know more about the characters background. The writing style was very different but enjoyable
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“My Floor Has Never Been So Clean”: The Mop That’s Winning Over Mums
Mopping isn’t exactly the chore most of us look forward to, but like most mums, for Katrina Macilroy, it’s unavoidable.
With three teenagers, a husband, a dog, two cats and timber flooring throughout most of her home, there’s plenty to keep her mop busy.
“I thought the toddler stage was hard, but teenagers take it to a whole other level,” Katrina told Mouths of Mums.
She describes herself as a ‘full-time Uber driver’ for her three kids, but when she’s home, she may as well be a full-time cleaner.
Her husband is a concreter, the family has plenty of sand coming inside and, with teenagers touching everything, the floors quickly show the evidence of a full family life.
“I have to mop like every second day because the floor gets marks,” she said.
So when Katrina was given the chance to try the Vileda Easy Wring & Clean TURBO Mop & Bucket Set, she was keen to see whether it could actually make one of her least favourite cleaning tasks any easier.
“I didn’t have high hopes for it to start with, because I’ve used spin mops before and I’d been disappointed,” she admitted.
But it didn’t take long for her to change her mind. One of the first things Katrina noticed was just how easy the mop was to use.
The foot pedal made wringing the mop quick and simple, without having to stop and fiddle with anything.
“It was so easy to spin it,” she says. “It wasn’t like you’re spinning it for hours or anything.”
She was also impressed by how quickly the mop itself could be put together, and the simple button that releases the mop head for washing.
“That simple press notion, everyone can do that. So I love that.”
It’s The Little Things That Add Up
For Katrina, who regularly finds herself cleaning up after a busy family, these little details made a surprisingly big difference. She also loved the triangular mop head, particularly when it came to getting into the corners and edges that her previous mop struggled with.
“The triangle design makes it easy to get into all the little corners,” she says.
But ultimately, the big question was whether it actually cleaned her floors. Katrina’s answer was an enthusiastic yes.
“My floor has never been so clean,” she says.
Katrina was also surprised by how light and manoeuvrable the mop felt, because at just 4’11”, she says mopping can sometimes be an uncomfortable job.
“I’m not a tall person, so trying to mop is always just a horrible experience.”
But she found the Vileda Easy Wring & Clean TURBO Mop & Bucket Set easy to move around and able to go in different directions without feeling heavy or awkward.
And it wasn’t just the mop itself that won Katrina over. She says the bucket design solved one of her biggest mopping frustrations: accidentally tipping the bucket over.
With timber floors, getting too much water onto the floor is something she tries hard to avoid. “The amount of mop buckets I’ve tipped over and just gone everywhere,” she says.
That can turn a simple cleaning job into another mess to deal with, particularly when you’re suddenly scrambling for towels and a dry mop head.
But Katrina says the Vileda bucket feels much more stable because of its design.
And for someone who mops as often as she does, she says that has saved her time. “This thing has saved me so much time, I can’t get over it.”
The Only Mop You’ll Need
Katrina also admits that she’d previously convinced herself she needed a steam mop. She even bought one, only to discover that plugging it in every time she wanted to clean wasn’t exactly appealing.
“You have to plug it in like a vacuum. Like, that’s not fun, I don’t want to do that.”
After trying the Vileda, she says she’s no longer convinced she needs one.
“Why do you need a steam mop when you can get this one?”
For Katrina, the combination of being lightweight, easy to wring, simple to manoeuvre and able to get into those awkward corners has made mopping feel much less frustrating. And despite going into the trial with low expectations, she’s now very happy to recommend it.
“I’m not trying to sell you a product, but I’m just saying that I’m very impressed with it. It’s really good.”
Her final verdict?
“It’s been really, really good. Recommend!”
This Real Story was provided as part of a paid sponsorship opportunity. Katrina was chosen to share her story because she was sent out and tried the Vileda Easy Wring & Clean TURBO Mop & Bucket Set, and genuinely loved it! And Vileda is so confident they’ve made the best spin mop ever, they’re backing the new & improved Easy Wring & Clean TURBO with a 5 Year Guarantee.
This mop so good and the views all are positive so I just purchased one on milkrun through Woolworths and it come with 2 mop head refills. Can’t wait to use it.
Yes, I couldn’t agree more. The Vileda spin mop is by far my favourite mop for a good thorough clean at home. I even got the landlords to purchase one for the holiday house I clean to make cleaning a breeze and get the job done properly. I always grab a spare when they’re out for half price.
Ah, I received a ‘you’re a finalist’ email from MoM for this fantastic mop but didn’t receive anything beyond that. I was looking forward to giving this a try to compare the three existing options I have but alas. Looks good, fingers crossed I can try it in the near future!
Omg! Yes! With 4 dogs and 4 teens AND the guests they bring home with them LOL our timber floors and tiles don’t stand a chance! I would love to see them add some wheels to the bottom of the bucket so that you don’t have to carry the bucket around with you.
This sounds like an excellent mop that makes cleaning so easy! I love a product that not only is as effective as advertised but makes a job less grueling. I gotta say though, a steam mop that plugs in sounds like an awful idea. I have a tineco floor mop, which is cordless and charges at a base, and it’s incredible on my white tiles.
3:29 pm
Bookclub
1:35 pm
Book Club
4:45 pm
'YOU' for the Holidays
10:23 am
Out and About Review
8:15 am
Caroline Keynes.
1:26 pm
Would love another book
8:20 pm
Terrific book.
9:35 am
Could not put 'You' down!
If you love a good thriller then read this! I look forward to reading anything else Caroline Kepnes writes in the future.
1:51 pm
sounds awesome and looks great
1:14 pm
Engaging and hard to put down!
1:06 am
Gone Girl but Stalker
10:40 am
A Darkly Suspenseful Tale of Obsessive Infatuation
8:15 am
Caroline Keynes.
8:44 pm
For You
12:14 pm
YOU should read YOU
9:35 am
Could not put 'You' down!
If you love a good thriller then read this! I look forward to reading anything else Caroline Kepnes writes in the future.
1:31 pm
Readable
Overall it is is a good stalker book with some killing and sex scenes that is certainly readable.
1:26 pm
Would love another book
8:00 pm
Only ok
What I liked about the book was that it was written from the point of view of Joe, a seamlessly normal guy on the surface, with dark twisted currents running deep.
There were plenty of twists and turns to keep me reading but, I had trouble identifying with Beck.
I was interested enough to keep reading YOU to see what happened to the characters but I never felt that 'I couldn't put it down'. Its not a bad book, but I didn't think it was outstanding.
8:20 pm
Terrific book.
1:51 pm
sounds awesome and looks great
3:29 pm
Bookclub
1:35 pm
Book Club
4:45 pm
'YOU' for the Holidays
10:23 am
Out and About Review
9:40 pm
Another book
It would be interesting to follow the development of the main character Joe and the newest arrival at the end of the book. Possibly they are similar characters; would also like to see some justice!
2:31 pm
A page turner
7:33 pm
Thrilling read!
5:56 pm
Twist and turns like you have never read before!
4:20 pm
A Good Read
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