VBT# I Know You Saw Her - Ann Girdharry

Review: I Know You Saw Her - Ann Girdharry - May 2025

⭐ ARC provided by Zooloos Book Tours ⭐

Ann Girdharry delivers a compelling and atmospheric psychological thriller in I Know You Saw Her, a novel brimming with secrets, twisted relationships, and a haunting past that refuses to stay buried.

Five years ago, Fiona's older sister Amy disappeared without a trace, shattering her world. In the years that followed, Fiona not only lost her sister but her parents as well, leaving her completely alone. With the fifth anniversary of Amy’s disappearance approaching, Fiona is determined to uncover the truth. Under a false name, she rents a room in the very house Amy was staying in before she vanished — and that’s where things start to unravel.

The house’s owner, a grieving woman who lost her daughter at a young age, is immediately a suspect— especially since Amy bore a striking resemblance to her late child. Add to the mix Harry, the owner's nephew, whose father also disappeared on the same day as Amy. Was it a tragic coincidence, or were Amy and Harry's dad connected in ways no one suspected?

As Fiona digs deeper, she uncovers unsettling truths. Her only real ally is Sarah — Amy’s best friend and now Fiona’s emotional anchor — who also happens to be dating Harry. This twist adds an undercurrent of tension and mistrust, amplifying the book’s strong unreliable narrator vibe.

The pacing is slow-burn, building steadily as clues emerge and suspicions grow. The ultimate reveal of what happened to Amy and Harry’s father is genuinely shocking and unexpected. However, the emotional payoff feels a little deflated — while the truth is satisfying, Fiona’s inability to be fully honest robs the ending of its full impact, like a balloon quietly losing air.

Still, Ann Girdharry’s setting — moody English moors and a house full of secrets — is perfect for fans of atmospheric UK thrillers. If you enjoy mysteries layered with psychological suspense, hidden identities, and emotionally complex characters, I Know You Saw Her is a satisfying and twisty read worth picking up.

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