Bookish Buzz
“This book knocked the wind out of me...Don’t miss this brilliant thriller from a powerful new voice.” — Ana Reyes, New York Times bestselling author of The House in the Pines
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“An exciting and complex thriller that takes the reader on a thoroughly disturbing journey through the mind of a protagonist who may or may not be the villain. At times harrowing and heartfelt, You Know What You Did will keep you on the edge of your seat...” — S.A. Cosby, New York Times bestselling author of Razorblade Tears and All the Sinners Bleed
“This book knocked the wind out of me...Don’t miss this brilliant thriller from a powerful new voice.” — Ana Reyes, New York Times bestselling author of The House in the Pines # “An exciting and complex thriller that takes the reader on a thoroughly disturbing journey through the mind of a protagonist who may or may not be the villain. At times harrowing and heartfelt, You Know What You Did will keep you on the edge of your seat...” — S.A. Cosby, New York Times bestselling author of Razorblade Tears and All the Sinners Bleed
Editorial Reviews
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“A twisty, horror-filled thriller… [an] incredibly compelling debut”
Booklist (starred review)
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“[An] exhilarating debut…Braiding together hair-raising psychological suspense and poignant study of war’s intergenerational trauma, Nguyen adds depth to the familiar setup of the unreliable, mentally ill heroine. Lisa Unger and Tess Gerritsen fans, take note.”
Publishers Weekly
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[An] exploration of generational trauma and mental illness…There is healing to be had in the journey and the ending.”
Kirkus Reviews
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“With unflinching determination, Nguyen keeps readers pinned to the page in this dark, devastating psychological horror.”
Elle
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“In this harrowing thriller, the main character has an increasingly fractured mind, leading to dizzying twists.”
The Everygirl
Advanced Praise
“This book knocked the wind out of me. On top of its razor sharp twists and visceral scares, You Know What You Did taps into the true horror experienced by so many refugees and war survivors, and the way that trauma lives on through generations. Don’t miss this brilliant thriller from a powerful new voice.”
— Ana Reyes, New York Times bestselling author of The House in the Pines
“…a complex and compelling thriller that grabbed me from the first page and didn’t let go until the very end. Nguyen’s keen eye for detail and gorgeous prose contrasts with her deeply tormented narrator to set up an escalating tension that elevates this novel far above most domestic thrillers. I loved this book!”
— Karen Dionne, #1 internationally bestselling author of The Marsh King’s Daughter
“An exciting and complex thriller that takes the reader on a thoroughly disturbing journey through the mind of a protagonist who may or may not be the villain. At times harrowing and heartfelt, You Know What You Did will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final page.”
— S.A. Cosby, New York Times bestselling author of Razorblade Tears and All the Sinners Bleed
“Creepy-crawly and terrifyingly brilliant...Intergenerational trauma, mental health issues, and core memories are at the heart of this gripping, raw debut. With expert care, seamlessly structured time jumps, and a propulsive plot, Nguyen has crafted a genius, powerful, emotional thriller I will never forget..”
— Samantha M. Bailey, USA Today and #1 international bestselling author of A Friend in the Dark
“…a masterful puzzle begging to be solved. With an unreliable narrator you can’t help but root for, plus twists and turns galore, I tore through this captivating debut with my breath held. I can’t wait to read whatever K.T. Nguyen writes next.”
— Stephanie Wrobel, USA Today bestselling author of Darling Rose Gold and This Might Hurt
“A stunning debut that will stay with you. You Know What You Did is not only a twisty psychological thriller, it’s a gripping story about the wars we wage from within, the fallacy of the American Dream, and, most of all, the love, dreams, and fears mothers hold for their daughters.”
— Alex Finlay, author of The Night Shift
“Eerie and unexpectedly emotional, You Know What You Did is a deceptive roller coaster ride. Nguyen’s expertly crafted thriller layers in the intricate experience of being a first-gen immigrant daughter to create a story that stays with you long after its shocking conclusion.”
— Erin E. Adams, the Edgar, Bram Stoker, and Shirley Jackson Award-nominated author of Jackal