When Frances Keen, the woman behind the Dear Constance advice column, is found murdered, her entire community of readers is devastated. When The Herald puts out an advertisement for her replacement, Alex jumps at the chance to take her hero’s place. However, with Frances’ murder unsolved and Alex’s own mysterious past, taking on such a public role may come with a cause for concern…

I NEED YOU TO READ THIS by Jess Maxwell is a slow-burn mystery set in the bustling city of New York.

I loved how Maxwell intercut the present-day timeline with “Dear Constance” letters from the past and the whole premise of this murder mystery being focused on an advice columnist was so so good.

There was a sense of dread woven throughout, which really added to the suspense and atmosphere of the story, making it incredibly difficult to put down!

Definitely recommend this one if you’re looking for a fresh take on a slow-burn thriller!

Thanks to Atria and NetGalley for the early copy for review!

Publication Date: August 13