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Sorry for Your Loss
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Expected 31 Mar 26The story of two people, both as magnetic as they are dangerous, who get caught in an electric game of cat and mouse
The question is, Who is the predator and who is the prey?
Meet Iris: a dark soul with a propensity for obsession, still reeling from a recent loss, who relies on a local grief group to keep her grounded and out of trouble. And now meet Jack: a cagey widower who shows up at a meeting one night and jolts both of them back to life.
From the moment Jack first takes a shabby plastic chair in the circle, he is positively dashing. And Iris can’t help but feel that fate has brought them together.
But their chance encounter sends them racing through a series of hairpin twists where nothing is as it seems and no one plays by the rules. As Iris is drawn deeper into Jack’s world, she begins to realize that her own deceptions may be no match—or maybe they're the perfect match?—for all the dirty secrets Jack has been hiding.
Edgy, intricately plotted, and totally chilling, Sorry for Your Loss is a blistering psychological thriller for fans of Ashley Elston, Ana Reyes, and Ashley Audrain.
The question is, Who is the predator and who is the prey?
Meet Iris: a dark soul with a propensity for obsession, still reeling from a recent loss, who relies on a local grief group to keep her grounded and out of trouble. And now meet Jack: a cagey widower who shows up at a meeting one night and jolts both of them back to life.
From the moment Jack first takes a shabby plastic chair in the circle, he is positively dashing. And Iris can’t help but feel that fate has brought them together.
But their chance encounter sends them racing through a series of hairpin twists where nothing is as it seems and no one plays by the rules. As Iris is drawn deeper into Jack’s world, she begins to realize that her own deceptions may be no match—or maybe they're the perfect match?—for all the dirty secrets Jack has been hiding.
Edgy, intricately plotted, and totally chilling, Sorry for Your Loss is a blistering psychological thriller for fans of Ashley Elston, Ana Reyes, and Ashley Audrain.
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Expected publication March 31, 2026
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August 15, 2025
✰ 3.25 stars ✰
If there is one thing I try not to ever do is dnf. As tempting as it may be, especially if a read is not working for me at all, I want to at least give the author the benefit of the doubt and a fighting chance, that maybe just maybe they may turn the tables and win me over. 🥺 And if a story is enough to make me feel like so....
Then I certainly count that as a welcome surprise. 🙂↕️😌
I had a really difficult time with Iris; as in she is a very difficult character to like or sympathize or empathize with. 😓 Obsessed with cleanliness, possessive to a dangerous fault, caustic with her thoughts, pointedly acerbic yet docile with her words, unapologetically unstable with her inner emotions - I experience a wave of fury so intense I am momentarily lightheaded with it - but persistent in her pursuit to always be in the right - she is a performance artist. 🥴
One that is determined to win the favor of those who she sets her eyes on, for sympathy is an intoxication that is the highest high. And when you're grieving, there is nothing sweeter than the taste of power that comes when someone expresses so compassionately Sorry for Your Loss so much so that the more you have coiled around your finger, the more you're in control --- until you aren't. 😓
We alternate between Iris' past with her family and her present where she tries and does everything to win the heart of hunk a hunk Jack the grieving widower, someone she meets during their grieving sessions - 'We don’t mess around here. This is a serious group for serious loss' - who she immediately latches onto for as much as he is stylishly attractive in his grief, they share an intimate bond of having both lost their loved ones on the same day. 😟
“Only those who have experienced true loss can know what it’s like to lose the one person who anchors you to this world.”
At first I was very much miffed that much of the story does take place in the past, so that the readers have a firm glimpse into the nature of Iris before we meet her in the now. 🙍🏻♀️ But as the pieces started to fall into place, I started to understand why it was necessary to see the person she became because of who she was and what she went through with her family, as it does play a significant part in the present.
I am not anything if not nosy, and my curiosity was determined to know who would bring about Iris' downfall, because gosh, it was painful to see how people were putty to her whims. And that air of mystery was always thrumming with life as I kept reading; compelling, for as much as there is a predictability to it, there is also this uncertainty to each step. As each key twisted, I was silently saying oh crap.
The story is set in London, but within a very limited scope, as we're only privy to it through what is of interest to benefit Iris' game. I mean, she is really not the most agreeable person. She's abrasive. And rude, and strange and a bit unstable at times, acting out of sorts so many times, that I was really annoyed with her and just wanted to give her a good shake, scream at her How dare you? You're not gonna get away with this --- this sneakery- and subterfuge of toying with people's emotions by playing the victim! 😭😭
But, is she really the victim or does she become one??? 🫨
“He has his flaws, but don’t we all? Haven’t we all been driven to the brink by love?”
And that's it. I really cannot say much more. 🤐 Is it the words or the perspective or is it simply that it played me on my most unforgiving nature of needing to know that kept me invested - not knowing what to trust or believe. The revelations the author steadily gave up - bit by bit - were convincingly compelling. 👍🏻
It is a messed up kind of psychological thriller, one that after much deliberation, I have to admit was not all that bad - Iris, though, yeah, she was a character. 🙄 With each step, I felt that she was getting closer to a victory when in fact she was really digging her own grave. In a subtlety that I actually overlooked, and when the ball dropped - multiple times - my jaw kept dropping even further to the floor. 😲
After I had finished it, I was about to start my evening. I had the following conversation with someone.
person x: what were you reading this fine Sunday afternoon?
me: *waves hands cuz still kinda reeling from it all* oh, just some book.
Person x: must have been good.
me: what makes you say that?
person x: when you stopped reading, you were smiling.
Oh.....
*Thank you to Edelweiss for a DRC in exchange for an honest review.
“We don’t always say what we mean when we’re suffering a loss.”
If there is one thing I try not to ever do is dnf. As tempting as it may be, especially if a read is not working for me at all, I want to at least give the author the benefit of the doubt and a fighting chance, that maybe just maybe they may turn the tables and win me over. 🥺 And if a story is enough to make me feel like so....
Then I certainly count that as a welcome surprise. 🙂↕️😌
I had a really difficult time with Iris; as in she is a very difficult character to like or sympathize or empathize with. 😓 Obsessed with cleanliness, possessive to a dangerous fault, caustic with her thoughts, pointedly acerbic yet docile with her words, unapologetically unstable with her inner emotions - I experience a wave of fury so intense I am momentarily lightheaded with it - but persistent in her pursuit to always be in the right - she is a performance artist. 🥴
One that is determined to win the favor of those who she sets her eyes on, for sympathy is an intoxication that is the highest high. And when you're grieving, there is nothing sweeter than the taste of power that comes when someone expresses so compassionately Sorry for Your Loss so much so that the more you have coiled around your finger, the more you're in control --- until you aren't. 😓
We alternate between Iris' past with her family and her present where she tries and does everything to win the heart of hunk a hunk Jack the grieving widower, someone she meets during their grieving sessions - 'We don’t mess around here. This is a serious group for serious loss' - who she immediately latches onto for as much as he is stylishly attractive in his grief, they share an intimate bond of having both lost their loved ones on the same day. 😟
“Only those who have experienced true loss can know what it’s like to lose the one person who anchors you to this world.”
At first I was very much miffed that much of the story does take place in the past, so that the readers have a firm glimpse into the nature of Iris before we meet her in the now. 🙍🏻♀️ But as the pieces started to fall into place, I started to understand why it was necessary to see the person she became because of who she was and what she went through with her family, as it does play a significant part in the present.
I am not anything if not nosy, and my curiosity was determined to know who would bring about Iris' downfall, because gosh, it was painful to see how people were putty to her whims. And that air of mystery was always thrumming with life as I kept reading; compelling, for as much as there is a predictability to it, there is also this uncertainty to each step. As each key twisted, I was silently saying oh crap.
The story is set in London, but within a very limited scope, as we're only privy to it through what is of interest to benefit Iris' game. I mean, she is really not the most agreeable person. She's abrasive. And rude, and strange and a bit unstable at times, acting out of sorts so many times, that I was really annoyed with her and just wanted to give her a good shake, scream at her How dare you? You're not gonna get away with this --- this sneakery- and subterfuge of toying with people's emotions by playing the victim! 😭😭
But, is she really the victim or does she become one??? 🫨
“He has his flaws, but don’t we all? Haven’t we all been driven to the brink by love?”
And that's it. I really cannot say much more. 🤐 Is it the words or the perspective or is it simply that it played me on my most unforgiving nature of needing to know that kept me invested - not knowing what to trust or believe. The revelations the author steadily gave up - bit by bit - were convincingly compelling. 👍🏻
It is a messed up kind of psychological thriller, one that after much deliberation, I have to admit was not all that bad - Iris, though, yeah, she was a character. 🙄 With each step, I felt that she was getting closer to a victory when in fact she was really digging her own grave. In a subtlety that I actually overlooked, and when the ball dropped - multiple times - my jaw kept dropping even further to the floor. 😲
After I had finished it, I was about to start my evening. I had the following conversation with someone.
person x: what were you reading this fine Sunday afternoon?
me: *waves hands cuz still kinda reeling from it all* oh, just some book.
Person x: must have been good.
me: what makes you say that?
person x: when you stopped reading, you were smiling.
Oh.....
*Thank you to Edelweiss for a DRC in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I can't help but be charmed and delighted by how casually unhinged this is!
I didn't read the full summary of this and I'm glad I went into this with little knowledge. It's a unique inner monologue of a woman who's pulling all the strings.. or so she thinks.
This was very well-written. It was unhinged and juicy without being cheesy and the main character develops naturally along the way. I liked how the past merged with the present. It kept me wanting more without feeling jerked around.
I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for this author now. I really enjoyed her writing style!
I didn't read the full summary of this and I'm glad I went into this with little knowledge. It's a unique inner monologue of a woman who's pulling all the strings.. or so she thinks.
This was very well-written. It was unhinged and juicy without being cheesy and the main character develops naturally along the way. I liked how the past merged with the present. It kept me wanting more without feeling jerked around.
I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for this author now. I really enjoyed her writing style!
October 2, 2025
At first, Sorry for Your Loss feels like a slow and uncertain book. The pacing drags, and for nearly half the story I couldn’t understand why Iris was so desperate to be close to Jack, or why he let her into his home and his life so quickly. Their connection felt rushed and almost unnatural, and the plot itself seemed to wander without a clear direction.
But as the story deepens, it becomes clear that both Iris and Jack are hiding much darker truths. Iris, who first seems fragile and open, slowly shows a side that is manipulative, unsettling, and dangerous. Jack, who at the beginning feels cold and guarded, reveals that he too is capable of violence. Both characters carry the weight of past killings, and the novel shifts from a story about grief into something far more disturbing: two sociopaths drawn to each other by secrets and blood.
This slow, strange build-up finally pays off in the second half. The conversations, the silences, and the awkward bond between them start to make sense in hindsight. By the time the ending arrives, the novel lands with force: chilling, surprising, and strangely satisfying.
It’s not a flawless book—the beginning nearly lost me—but the unsettling twist and powerful finale make it worth reading. Dark, eerie, and unforgettable.
But as the story deepens, it becomes clear that both Iris and Jack are hiding much darker truths. Iris, who first seems fragile and open, slowly shows a side that is manipulative, unsettling, and dangerous. Jack, who at the beginning feels cold and guarded, reveals that he too is capable of violence. Both characters carry the weight of past killings, and the novel shifts from a story about grief into something far more disturbing: two sociopaths drawn to each other by secrets and blood.
This slow, strange build-up finally pays off in the second half. The conversations, the silences, and the awkward bond between them start to make sense in hindsight. By the time the ending arrives, the novel lands with force: chilling, surprising, and strangely satisfying.
It’s not a flawless book—the beginning nearly lost me—but the unsettling twist and powerful finale make it worth reading. Dark, eerie, and unforgettable.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 10, 2026
I’ve never read anything by Georgia McVeigh but I definitely will pick up more!
The story was extremely intriguing, although sometimes the pacing felt a bit off. Either way to slow or way to fast and unable to keep up.
I did enjoy the plot twists, some I did not see coming and I appreciate that.
Overall a good quick drama filled novel.
Thank you NetGalley and publishers for the chance to read and review :Sorry for your loss by Georgia McVeigh.
3.8/5⭐️ and I will definitely recommend this one!
The story was extremely intriguing, although sometimes the pacing felt a bit off. Either way to slow or way to fast and unable to keep up.
I did enjoy the plot twists, some I did not see coming and I appreciate that.
Overall a good quick drama filled novel.
Thank you NetGalley and publishers for the chance to read and review :Sorry for your loss by Georgia McVeigh.
3.8/5⭐️ and I will definitely recommend this one!
November 15, 2025
Thank you Netgalley for the Arc.
Unfortunately, this one just didn’t work for me. The premise sounded intriguing—a dark, twisty story of grief and obsession—but the execution fell flat. The pacing dragged, the characters felt unlikeable and inconsistent, and the plot seemed to circle without any real tension or payoff. I tried to stay engaged, but by the midway point, I found myself losing interest completely. Sadly, a DNF for me.
Unfortunately, this one just didn’t work for me. The premise sounded intriguing—a dark, twisty story of grief and obsession—but the execution fell flat. The pacing dragged, the characters felt unlikeable and inconsistent, and the plot seemed to circle without any real tension or payoff. I tried to stay engaged, but by the midway point, I found myself losing interest completely. Sadly, a DNF for me.
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October 25, 2025A huge thank you to the author and publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
I always love an unreliable narrator in a thriller. From the very beginning, I just had a feeling not to trust anyone!
March 2, 2026
woah !
i liked this a lot more than i thought i would. i guessed some twists but certainly not all of them
i liked this a lot more than i thought i would. i guessed some twists but certainly not all of them
September 25, 2025
Very well written, kept me guessing! Loved the characters ❤️
November 2, 2025
What a sick twisty tale of two psycho stalkers!! From
Page one an excellent read. Iris being the blah twin and Marcie being the “all that “ twin was really interesting.
The story is a few bad relationships that wind up throughout. The grief group is the start of something huge. It wasn’t lacking in anything. A lot of suspense thrown in for you to sprinkle on you love interest Is he real ! Hhhmmm
A total winner in my book
Page one an excellent read. Iris being the blah twin and Marcie being the “all that “ twin was really interesting.
The story is a few bad relationships that wind up throughout. The grief group is the start of something huge. It wasn’t lacking in anything. A lot of suspense thrown in for you to sprinkle on you love interest Is he real ! Hhhmmm
A total winner in my book
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free, electronic ARC of this novel received in exchange for an honest review.
Expected publication date: March 31, 2026
Georgia McVeigh’s debut novel, “Sorry for Your Loss” is a gripping tale about grief, loss and dangerous obsession.
Iris is a young woman who is grieving the loss of her fiancée, when she meets Jack, a widower, in a local grief group. Iris feels an immediate connection to Jack, and soon, the two of them are navigating a new relationship under the shadow of shared grief. Although it was always Iris’ plan to infiltrate Jack’s life, and make him forget about his deceased wife, she gets far more than she can handle when she starts to see parts of Jack she wasn’t prepared for. Soon, a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse ensues, as Iris is forced to see Jack for who he really is and puts her own life at risk.
“Loss” is a deliciously twisted debut. Iris is the protagonist and although she’s likable and relatable, it is almost immediately obvious that she has some dark secrets she’s keeping. When Jack enters the picture, he, too, seems to be more than a young man stricken by grief and a wild ride begins, with readers questioning who is the more dangerous one. Both Iris and Jack are unreliable and unhinged and they seem perfect for each other, in more ways than one.
The twists and turns in this novel kept my head on a swivel, and I loved every minute. “Loss” is one of those stories that keep you on your toes, constantly checking over your shoulder to figure out who to cheer for, as the antagonist changes regularly. It was great fun trying to figure out how this novel was going to end and McVeigh tied up all the loose ends, delivering an absolutely stellar conclusion that I did not expect.
McVeigh is a new author, but if “Loss” is any indication of her writing talent, then I expect we’ll be seeing a lot more of her in the future. Her writing is sharp and creative and her plot lines are twisted and addicting. To start with something as emotional as a grief group and turn it into a dangerous game of obsession and dangerous romance takes some serious talent, and I think McVeigh has what it takes.
“Loss” intrigued me, and I look forward to seeing what McVeigh has in store for us next.
Expected publication date: March 31, 2026
Georgia McVeigh’s debut novel, “Sorry for Your Loss” is a gripping tale about grief, loss and dangerous obsession.
Iris is a young woman who is grieving the loss of her fiancée, when she meets Jack, a widower, in a local grief group. Iris feels an immediate connection to Jack, and soon, the two of them are navigating a new relationship under the shadow of shared grief. Although it was always Iris’ plan to infiltrate Jack’s life, and make him forget about his deceased wife, she gets far more than she can handle when she starts to see parts of Jack she wasn’t prepared for. Soon, a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse ensues, as Iris is forced to see Jack for who he really is and puts her own life at risk.
“Loss” is a deliciously twisted debut. Iris is the protagonist and although she’s likable and relatable, it is almost immediately obvious that she has some dark secrets she’s keeping. When Jack enters the picture, he, too, seems to be more than a young man stricken by grief and a wild ride begins, with readers questioning who is the more dangerous one. Both Iris and Jack are unreliable and unhinged and they seem perfect for each other, in more ways than one.
The twists and turns in this novel kept my head on a swivel, and I loved every minute. “Loss” is one of those stories that keep you on your toes, constantly checking over your shoulder to figure out who to cheer for, as the antagonist changes regularly. It was great fun trying to figure out how this novel was going to end and McVeigh tied up all the loose ends, delivering an absolutely stellar conclusion that I did not expect.
McVeigh is a new author, but if “Loss” is any indication of her writing talent, then I expect we’ll be seeing a lot more of her in the future. Her writing is sharp and creative and her plot lines are twisted and addicting. To start with something as emotional as a grief group and turn it into a dangerous game of obsession and dangerous romance takes some serious talent, and I think McVeigh has what it takes.
“Loss” intrigued me, and I look forward to seeing what McVeigh has in store for us next.
September 24, 2025
Sorry For Your Loss is one of those books that took me a while to get into. I couldn’t quite believe the way the protagonist, Iris, was treated by nearly everyone around her. As a result, she felt justified in her behavior towards others. It is important to note that this story is told exclusively from Iris’s point of view, and the reader catches on that Iris may not be totally truthful about her life growing up and as an adult. We become acquainted with Iris through her thoughts and descriptions of events happening in her life. The problem is that we are never sure if Iris is telling the truth or exaggerating. She is impulsive and often acts before she thinks.
The story focuses on Iris and her life living with a twin, Marcie, and her mum and dad. Mum and dad clearly favor Marcie, who is prettier and more popular than Iris. In school, Marcie joined all the right clubs, got good grades, and had many friends. Iris, on the other hand, was a loner in school and had few friends.
The book begins with the weekly meeting of a grief group, a group that Iris belongs to, due to the passing of her fiancé Freddie. She meets a man named Jack at the group who has recently lost his wife to cancer. She experiences an attraction to Jack and sets her sights on getting him to fall in love with her, even as she is grieving for her fiancé Freddie. She will go to great lengths to accomplish this.
We are privy to the inner depths of Iris’s personality through her recollections of various events both from her childhood and adulthood. For example, she describes a trip to her grandparents’ farm where her grandparents seemed to love Marcie more than they loved Iris. They saw her as difficult, while they thought of Marcie as a beautiful butterfly- Iris’s words. This was the trip where Marcie pushed Iris into a pile of cow manure and tried to blame it on Iris. Did Marcie really try to blame Iris or was this another lie?
Once I got into the story, it was unputdownable. I never liked Iris even up to the end; In fact, I found myself disliking all the characters! However, it was fascinating to see how my perceptions of the characters changed over the course of the story.
Finally, the title, Sorry For Your Loss, is an interesting one. This title may refer to the losses that Iris experienced in her life. What other losses occur during the book? You will need to read this book to find out. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys scheming, intrigue and deception.
The story focuses on Iris and her life living with a twin, Marcie, and her mum and dad. Mum and dad clearly favor Marcie, who is prettier and more popular than Iris. In school, Marcie joined all the right clubs, got good grades, and had many friends. Iris, on the other hand, was a loner in school and had few friends.
The book begins with the weekly meeting of a grief group, a group that Iris belongs to, due to the passing of her fiancé Freddie. She meets a man named Jack at the group who has recently lost his wife to cancer. She experiences an attraction to Jack and sets her sights on getting him to fall in love with her, even as she is grieving for her fiancé Freddie. She will go to great lengths to accomplish this.
We are privy to the inner depths of Iris’s personality through her recollections of various events both from her childhood and adulthood. For example, she describes a trip to her grandparents’ farm where her grandparents seemed to love Marcie more than they loved Iris. They saw her as difficult, while they thought of Marcie as a beautiful butterfly- Iris’s words. This was the trip where Marcie pushed Iris into a pile of cow manure and tried to blame it on Iris. Did Marcie really try to blame Iris or was this another lie?
Once I got into the story, it was unputdownable. I never liked Iris even up to the end; In fact, I found myself disliking all the characters! However, it was fascinating to see how my perceptions of the characters changed over the course of the story.
Finally, the title, Sorry For Your Loss, is an interesting one. This title may refer to the losses that Iris experienced in her life. What other losses occur during the book? You will need to read this book to find out. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys scheming, intrigue and deception.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thanks to Dutton & NetGalley for providing a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.
What an odd book full of unlikeable characters!
Iris is in a grief support group after the death of her BF (or is he her fiancé?). While there she meets another member, Jack, who is very handsome and seems posh. Jack has recently lost his wife, Alice, and is still grieving, but Iris sets her cap for him (in fairness, he seems to welcome her interest).
Iris has a distressing family background: she was a twin, but her prettier, popular, mom's-favorite sister died when they were teenagers, and this heralded the beginning of the end of her family unit: her mom is emotionally destroyed and turns to booze, and her dad takes off and gets remarried.
Iris is in a dead-end job, waitressing (mostly dead-end bc she's bad at it and disinterested in improving), and she's moved in with her mother. Their relationship isn't the best and Iris is a major germaphobe who has a hard time in her mother's "messy" house, constantly with a bottle of sanitizer at the ready (not that she ever cleans anything in the house).
It's not long before Iris is getting kicked out of her mom's house, and thinking herself in love with Jack, despite knowing almost nothing about him. She ends up living with Jack in his posh house, which she knows the location of bc she has been stalking him - totally normal behavior! Iris begins trying to emulate her assumption of Jack's late wife, even down to wearing her clothes (!). But she is starting to think that Jack is not being truthful and that Alice died under mysterious circumstances, rather than of cancer as Jack has implied. While this is all going on, we learn about Iris' past with her dead BF, Freddie.
I don't know who's worse, Jack or Iris. It was difficult to get to the end of this book, because the behaviors were so ridiculous. I don't know if Iris really thought herself in love with Jack, or she just wanted to live someplace rent-free. Either way, it's bad, and there is no one to root for (maybe Alice's friend? Very few positive characters). But I did finish! And the ending made it even worse LOL.
2 stars, the writing wasn't terrible, just the plot
What an odd book full of unlikeable characters!
Iris is in a grief support group after the death of her BF (or is he her fiancé?). While there she meets another member, Jack, who is very handsome and seems posh. Jack has recently lost his wife, Alice, and is still grieving, but Iris sets her cap for him (in fairness, he seems to welcome her interest).
Iris has a distressing family background: she was a twin, but her prettier, popular, mom's-favorite sister died when they were teenagers, and this heralded the beginning of the end of her family unit: her mom is emotionally destroyed and turns to booze, and her dad takes off and gets remarried.
Iris is in a dead-end job, waitressing (mostly dead-end bc she's bad at it and disinterested in improving), and she's moved in with her mother. Their relationship isn't the best and Iris is a major germaphobe who has a hard time in her mother's "messy" house, constantly with a bottle of sanitizer at the ready (not that she ever cleans anything in the house).
It's not long before Iris is getting kicked out of her mom's house, and thinking herself in love with Jack, despite knowing almost nothing about him. She ends up living with Jack in his posh house, which she knows the location of bc she has been stalking him - totally normal behavior! Iris begins trying to emulate her assumption of Jack's late wife, even down to wearing her clothes (!). But she is starting to think that Jack is not being truthful and that Alice died under mysterious circumstances, rather than of cancer as Jack has implied. While this is all going on, we learn about Iris' past with her dead BF, Freddie.
I don't know who's worse, Jack or Iris. It was difficult to get to the end of this book, because the behaviors were so ridiculous. I don't know if Iris really thought herself in love with Jack, or she just wanted to live someplace rent-free. Either way, it's bad, and there is no one to root for (maybe Alice's friend? Very few positive characters). But I did finish! And the ending made it even worse LOL.
2 stars, the writing wasn't terrible, just the plot
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you to NetGalley, Dutton, and Georgia McVeigh for the copy in exchange for an honest review.
First things first — in order for me to truly love a book, I have to fall in love with the characters… and unfortunately, that never happened here.
I went into this expecting an emotional exploration of grief and healing, but instead I struggled to connect with Iris from the very beginning. Rather than feeling like a woman processing deep loss, it often felt like the story was pushing her toward another romantic connection before the emotional groundwork was there. Instead of adding depth, it made her choices feel rushed and, honestly, a little hollow — which pulled me completely out of the emotional core the story seemed to be aiming for.
The premise had so much potential, but by the time I reached the end, I was still waiting for the story to fully land. Even when the big twist arrived — the moment that should have reframed everything — I felt more detached than shocked. It didn’t deepen my investment; it just confirmed the disconnect I’d felt all along.
✨ What worked:
• An interesting concept centered on grief
• Moments of thoughtful writing
• A twist that could have been powerful
😕 Why it didn’t work for me:
• Difficulty connecting with Iris
• Romance overshadowed emotional healing
• The twist lacked emotional payoff
📖 Final Verdict:
This one had a strong idea at its heart, but the execution left me wanting more emotional depth and stronger character connection. Sadly, by the end, I felt more distant from the story than moved by it — and for a book about loss, that’s a tough hurdle to overcome.
First things first — in order for me to truly love a book, I have to fall in love with the characters… and unfortunately, that never happened here.
I went into this expecting an emotional exploration of grief and healing, but instead I struggled to connect with Iris from the very beginning. Rather than feeling like a woman processing deep loss, it often felt like the story was pushing her toward another romantic connection before the emotional groundwork was there. Instead of adding depth, it made her choices feel rushed and, honestly, a little hollow — which pulled me completely out of the emotional core the story seemed to be aiming for.
The premise had so much potential, but by the time I reached the end, I was still waiting for the story to fully land. Even when the big twist arrived — the moment that should have reframed everything — I felt more detached than shocked. It didn’t deepen my investment; it just confirmed the disconnect I’d felt all along.
✨ What worked:
• An interesting concept centered on grief
• Moments of thoughtful writing
• A twist that could have been powerful
😕 Why it didn’t work for me:
• Difficulty connecting with Iris
• Romance overshadowed emotional healing
• The twist lacked emotional payoff
📖 Final Verdict:
This one had a strong idea at its heart, but the execution left me wanting more emotional depth and stronger character connection. Sadly, by the end, I felt more distant from the story than moved by it — and for a book about loss, that’s a tough hurdle to overcome.
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟4.5 stars
Thank you to the author, publisher and Goodreads for the advanced copy giveaway. All thoughts and feelings are my own.
Definitely a psychological thriller. Be aware of your triggers prior to reading this book. 308 pages of psychosis.
Potential triggers include: abuse both physical and mental, loss, death, murder, suicide, stalking.
Even though I loathed practically every single character in this book ESPECIALLY the main two characters (Iris and Jack) I found it hard to put down. I feel like giving these characters the personalities they have deepens the plot and makes you really want to figure out who is actually good and who is bad.
The main story involves Iris and Jack meeting at a grief group over shared trauma of the death of their respective life partner on the same day. Trying to both grieve together and move on they fall into sort of a cat and mouse game. Predator and prey if you will. But who is who in this grief driver thriller of obsession and lies.
Recommended to anyone who enjoys physiological, thrilling, obsessive mysteries with a dash of romance.
**for the author**
This did not take away from my enjoyment of the book, but since it's an advanced copy I wanted to point out two potential typing errors. The first one page 150. It says TK Maxx. And I wasn't sure if that should be TJ Maxx. And the second on page 179, 3rd paragraph, last sentence.
Also, when I'm able to leave a review on Amazon please let know.
Thank you to the author, publisher and Goodreads for the advanced copy giveaway. All thoughts and feelings are my own.
Definitely a psychological thriller. Be aware of your triggers prior to reading this book. 308 pages of psychosis.
Potential triggers include: abuse both physical and mental, loss, death, murder, suicide, stalking.
Even though I loathed practically every single character in this book ESPECIALLY the main two characters (Iris and Jack) I found it hard to put down. I feel like giving these characters the personalities they have deepens the plot and makes you really want to figure out who is actually good and who is bad.
The main story involves Iris and Jack meeting at a grief group over shared trauma of the death of their respective life partner on the same day. Trying to both grieve together and move on they fall into sort of a cat and mouse game. Predator and prey if you will. But who is who in this grief driver thriller of obsession and lies.
Recommended to anyone who enjoys physiological, thrilling, obsessive mysteries with a dash of romance.
**for the author**
This did not take away from my enjoyment of the book, but since it's an advanced copy I wanted to point out two potential typing errors. The first one page 150. It says TK Maxx. And I wasn't sure if that should be TJ Maxx. And the second on page 179, 3rd paragraph, last sentence.
Also, when I'm able to leave a review on Amazon please let know.
October 21, 2025
This book sent me on a mini roller coaster of emotions from really being increasingly annoyed at all the characters to understanding as every puzzle piece fell into place.
I don't see much redeeming attributes to any of the characters, it really is a question of who is the prey and who is the predator and it is amazing how the author waited for the last possible minute to reveal who is who. It's like you cannot root for any of the characters but are rooting for them too. I was reminded of the characterization of John Marrs in his books - they have an annoying but interesting life of their own. I was able to guess some of the twists in the book, but it still came surprising all the same. The story shows how letting negativity fester in someone's heart really ruins lives.
There are moments though that it seems like things suddenly become so perfect that everything fell into place timing-wise, and sometimes this makes me question the reality of it. But I guess for the purpose of the book, this works.
I recommend this book especially for people starting out in the thriller / mystery / suspense genre, I think they'd appreciate this the most.
ARC received from NetGalley in exchange of an honest review.
I don't see much redeeming attributes to any of the characters, it really is a question of who is the prey and who is the predator and it is amazing how the author waited for the last possible minute to reveal who is who. It's like you cannot root for any of the characters but are rooting for them too. I was reminded of the characterization of John Marrs in his books - they have an annoying but interesting life of their own. I was able to guess some of the twists in the book, but it still came surprising all the same. The story shows how letting negativity fester in someone's heart really ruins lives.
There are moments though that it seems like things suddenly become so perfect that everything fell into place timing-wise, and sometimes this makes me question the reality of it. But I guess for the purpose of the book, this works.
I recommend this book especially for people starting out in the thriller / mystery / suspense genre, I think they'd appreciate this the most.
ARC received from NetGalley in exchange of an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
2.5⭐️
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the e-ARC!
At the beginning lf this book, I was super intrigued by Iris, our main character. She was odd and (I'm not going to sugarcoat it) a stalker. I wanted to know what she was going to do and what would happen to her. Ultimately, I was disappointed.
This psychological thriller is character driven. It has elements of a domestic thriller. There is some murder. It's got a little bit of everything. Long story short, Iris becomes intrigued with this man Jack at her grief support group, which she's attending because her fiance died suddenly. A bunch of stuff happens and Iris and Jack are both revealed to be terrible people.
Now, if you love a book featuring very unlikeable main characters, you'll love this book. I don't mind one unlikeable character, but all of them being unlikeable is too much. It left me actively hating where this story went.
It also felt like the author was trying to garner sympathy for Iris, which Iris most definitely did not deserve.
I did like how this book was laid out. We got snippets of Iris's childhood, which showed some very sinister things and gave us a glimpse of why Iris is how she is. But I still do not have it in me to synpathize or feel bad for her.
Overall, this book was a miss for me. The shock factor was low, the characters were all unlikeable, and the plot was all over the place.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the e-ARC!
At the beginning lf this book, I was super intrigued by Iris, our main character. She was odd and (I'm not going to sugarcoat it) a stalker. I wanted to know what she was going to do and what would happen to her. Ultimately, I was disappointed.
This psychological thriller is character driven. It has elements of a domestic thriller. There is some murder. It's got a little bit of everything. Long story short, Iris becomes intrigued with this man Jack at her grief support group, which she's attending because her fiance died suddenly. A bunch of stuff happens and Iris and Jack are both revealed to be terrible people.
Now, if you love a book featuring very unlikeable main characters, you'll love this book. I don't mind one unlikeable character, but all of them being unlikeable is too much. It left me actively hating where this story went.
It also felt like the author was trying to garner sympathy for Iris, which Iris most definitely did not deserve.
I did like how this book was laid out. We got snippets of Iris's childhood, which showed some very sinister things and gave us a glimpse of why Iris is how she is. But I still do not have it in me to synpathize or feel bad for her.
Overall, this book was a miss for me. The shock factor was low, the characters were all unlikeable, and the plot was all over the place.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I went in expecting your typical "sad widow meets sad widower" vibe, but this book is a straight-up menace in the best way possible.
The story follows Iris, who is basically a professional "mimic" and a total dark soul. She’s "grieving," but let's be real, she’s actually just unhinged and obsessed with self-invention. She joins this local grief support group to keep herself from spiraling into whatever fresh hell she usually gets into, and that’s where she meets Jack. Jack is the "grieving widower" who looks too good to be true, and Iris immediately decides he’s her "fated" match. The whole dynamic is giving massive cat-and-mouse energy because they are both lying through their teeth.
The writing is voicey and sharp, leaning into that addictive, "twist-after-twist" style that keeps you from putting the book down. I love that it doesn't try to make Iris a "likable" protagonist; she’s complex, manipulative, and honestly a bit of a predator. It’s refreshing to read a psychological thriller where the main character isn't just a victim, but someone who might actually be more dangerous than the person she’s hunting. It’s definitely for fans of Gone Girl or The Housemaid, especially if you like narrators who are essentially a walking red flag.
#NetGalley #SorryforYourLoss
The story follows Iris, who is basically a professional "mimic" and a total dark soul. She’s "grieving," but let's be real, she’s actually just unhinged and obsessed with self-invention. She joins this local grief support group to keep herself from spiraling into whatever fresh hell she usually gets into, and that’s where she meets Jack. Jack is the "grieving widower" who looks too good to be true, and Iris immediately decides he’s her "fated" match. The whole dynamic is giving massive cat-and-mouse energy because they are both lying through their teeth.
The writing is voicey and sharp, leaning into that addictive, "twist-after-twist" style that keeps you from putting the book down. I love that it doesn't try to make Iris a "likable" protagonist; she’s complex, manipulative, and honestly a bit of a predator. It’s refreshing to read a psychological thriller where the main character isn't just a victim, but someone who might actually be more dangerous than the person she’s hunting. It’s definitely for fans of Gone Girl or The Housemaid, especially if you like narrators who are essentially a walking red flag.
#NetGalley #SorryforYourLoss
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I received an ARC of this book from Dutton via NetGalley in exchange for my honest feedback. This book is crazy in the best way! The synopsis doesn't really do it justice, and it's also a bit tricky to review without giving too much away. Iris is a fascinating character. It is definitely hard to empathize with her initially; she seems like a "bad guy" with exaggerated insane qualities. The chapters set in the past help to offset this and allow you to see the bigger picture, which does explain some of why she is like she is and generates (for me anyway) some more sympathy for her. For a lot of the book, not tons is happening, but surprisingly, I wasn't bored. Maybe that was because of hearing all Iris' internal thoughts? Since the synopsis mentions both Iris & Jack have ulterior motives and are playing cat & mouse, I thought we might have some chapters from Jack's POV. When it got far enough into the book that I knew we wouldn't, I was wondering where Ms. McVeigh was going to go to tie everything up. That's when it got really crazy - but not unbelievable - and then you are hit with several twists, none of which I saw coming (despite some hints, once I thought about it after the fact). I really enjoyed this and will seek out other books by this author!
October 14, 2025
Themes and Trigger Warnings: Grief, Loss, Betrayal, Obsession, and Emotional Manipulation.
This fast-paced psychological thriller plunges into the raw, tangled aftermath of grief where vulnerability becomes a weapon and obsession masquerades as connection. McVeigh crafts a chilling portrait of Iris, a woman whose brilliance is matched only by her unnerving ability to bend people to her will. She’s unsettling, magnetic, and impossible to ignore.
The story kicks off in a bereavement support group, where Iris meets Jack. Both are grieving, fragile, and are hiding things. Their connection is immediate but far from healthy and normal. As Jack remains elusive, Iris begins to unravel the truth in her own twisted way. And let’s be clear: when Iris wants something, she doesn’t wait for permission. And so is Jack.
What Worked for Me:
• A sensitive, layered portrayal of grief and how it warps perception and behaviour
• Dual timelines that enrich the narrative and reveal haunting truths
• Complex sibling dynamics that add emotional weight and tension
What Didn't Feel Right:
• Some extreme choices may push the boundaries of reader comfort
• An old betrayal that hits hard and lingers for years
• An obsession that veers into deeply disturbing territory
Ratings Breakdown:
Setting - ⭐️⭐️/5
Character Building - ⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Writing Style - ⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Message - ⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Overall - ⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Final Thoughts: If you’re drawn to stories with morally grey leads, sisterly tension, and psychological chaos that simmers beneath the surface, Sorry for Your Loss is a binge-worthy pick. It’s the kind of book that pairs perfectly with a rainy afternoon and a blanket you can hide under when things get intense.
Thanks to NetGalley, Dutton Publishing, and author Georgia McVeigh for the advance reader copy. These are my honest thoughts as a reader who thrives on suspense, secrets, and characters who color outside the lines.
~JaNnA~
This fast-paced psychological thriller plunges into the raw, tangled aftermath of grief where vulnerability becomes a weapon and obsession masquerades as connection. McVeigh crafts a chilling portrait of Iris, a woman whose brilliance is matched only by her unnerving ability to bend people to her will. She’s unsettling, magnetic, and impossible to ignore.
The story kicks off in a bereavement support group, where Iris meets Jack. Both are grieving, fragile, and are hiding things. Their connection is immediate but far from healthy and normal. As Jack remains elusive, Iris begins to unravel the truth in her own twisted way. And let’s be clear: when Iris wants something, she doesn’t wait for permission. And so is Jack.
What Worked for Me:
• A sensitive, layered portrayal of grief and how it warps perception and behaviour
• Dual timelines that enrich the narrative and reveal haunting truths
• Complex sibling dynamics that add emotional weight and tension
What Didn't Feel Right:
• Some extreme choices may push the boundaries of reader comfort
• An old betrayal that hits hard and lingers for years
• An obsession that veers into deeply disturbing territory
Ratings Breakdown:
Setting - ⭐️⭐️/5
Character Building - ⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Writing Style - ⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Message - ⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Overall - ⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Final Thoughts: If you’re drawn to stories with morally grey leads, sisterly tension, and psychological chaos that simmers beneath the surface, Sorry for Your Loss is a binge-worthy pick. It’s the kind of book that pairs perfectly with a rainy afternoon and a blanket you can hide under when things get intense.
Thanks to NetGalley, Dutton Publishing, and author Georgia McVeigh for the advance reader copy. These are my honest thoughts as a reader who thrives on suspense, secrets, and characters who color outside the lines.
~JaNnA~
November 24, 2025
Iris puts the psycho in psychological thriller. Iris reminds me of a Joe Goldberg less the charm and likability. If you don’t know who that is, you’re welcome. If you do, my apologies.
We meet Iris at a grief support group. It’s there that she meets Jack. Their respective partners both passed on the same day – June the sixth. How romantic, right? Thus begins that cat and mouse chase between the two of them.
The story is well told as we alternate between the now and to the past when Iris was a kid as she navigates relationships with family, school and work. Though Iris narrates the story, you question if she’s a reliable narrator. There’s something off about her and as we progress, we learn exactly what. Though she’s not likable, you do like to hate her. That’s how I felt. She’s manipulative and deceptive in most of her interactions. It’s a slow build to where we’re going but you do get your AHA moment when you get there. And when you do, you just can’t help but feel: I was right!
Thank you NetGalley and Dutton for the Advanced Reader’s Copy of Sorry for Your Loss by Georgia McVeigh. This book is to be published on March 31, 2026. #SorryforYourLoss #GeorgiaMcVeigh #NetGalley #Dutton
We meet Iris at a grief support group. It’s there that she meets Jack. Their respective partners both passed on the same day – June the sixth. How romantic, right? Thus begins that cat and mouse chase between the two of them.
The story is well told as we alternate between the now and to the past when Iris was a kid as she navigates relationships with family, school and work. Though Iris narrates the story, you question if she’s a reliable narrator. There’s something off about her and as we progress, we learn exactly what. Though she’s not likable, you do like to hate her. That’s how I felt. She’s manipulative and deceptive in most of her interactions. It’s a slow build to where we’re going but you do get your AHA moment when you get there. And when you do, you just can’t help but feel: I was right!
Thank you NetGalley and Dutton for the Advanced Reader’s Copy of Sorry for Your Loss by Georgia McVeigh. This book is to be published on March 31, 2026. #SorryforYourLoss #GeorgiaMcVeigh #NetGalley #Dutton
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This was quite a fun read, a nice and easy thriller full of twists and turns that make it well worth reading. It starts quite slow and a bit boring, but it does an excellent job at building the suspense. The beginning itself is full of holes, a lot of it doesn’t make sense and you almost have to trust the process because the key is all in the twists.
Every single character is just so unlikeable, starting with Iris. She’s a narcissistic, sociopathic, self-involved attention seeker, and, as much as you hate everyone in her life (her parents and sister especially), you just can’t sympathise with her. It’s actually quite a clever trick that the author plays on you, makes you feel constantly conflicted between the instinct to empathise with the main character and the strong sense of warning that Iris triggers in you.
I did very much enjoy the twists and I have to confess that I only saw a couple of them coming. The suspense is really nicely done throughout the book, it’s a very fun, hard to put down thriller. No, it’s not perfect, but it definitely absorbs you into the story so I totally recommend this!
Every single character is just so unlikeable, starting with Iris. She’s a narcissistic, sociopathic, self-involved attention seeker, and, as much as you hate everyone in her life (her parents and sister especially), you just can’t sympathise with her. It’s actually quite a clever trick that the author plays on you, makes you feel constantly conflicted between the instinct to empathise with the main character and the strong sense of warning that Iris triggers in you.
I did very much enjoy the twists and I have to confess that I only saw a couple of them coming. The suspense is really nicely done throughout the book, it’s a very fun, hard to put down thriller. No, it’s not perfect, but it definitely absorbs you into the story so I totally recommend this!
February 27, 2026
Firstly thank you NetGalley, Dutton Publishing and Georgia McVeigh for an Advanced Readers Copy in return for an honest review of Sorry for your loss. This book is due for publication on March 31st 2026.
The story centres on Iris, who joins a grief support group following the sudden death of her boyfriend. During a session, she meets Jack—a handsome widower mourning his wife, Alice. Despite the heavy atmosphere of the group, Iris immediately sets her sights on him.
To be honest, I really struggled to connect with Iris from the very start. I found her behavior quite cringe inducing and embarrassing at times, which made it hard to root for her journey.
Another major hurdle for me was the structure. The book relies heavily on flashbacks, but they weren't clearly labeled. This led to a lot of confusion, and I spent more time trying to figure out "when" I was than actually enjoying the story.
Ultimately, this wasn't the read I was hoping for. I found the pacing incredibly slow and difficult to get into. Unfortunately I did not finish this book Remember the opinion of this book are my own 📖 📚.
#SorryforYourLoss #NetGalley #BookReview
The story centres on Iris, who joins a grief support group following the sudden death of her boyfriend. During a session, she meets Jack—a handsome widower mourning his wife, Alice. Despite the heavy atmosphere of the group, Iris immediately sets her sights on him.
To be honest, I really struggled to connect with Iris from the very start. I found her behavior quite cringe inducing and embarrassing at times, which made it hard to root for her journey.
Another major hurdle for me was the structure. The book relies heavily on flashbacks, but they weren't clearly labeled. This led to a lot of confusion, and I spent more time trying to figure out "when" I was than actually enjoying the story.
Ultimately, this wasn't the read I was hoping for. I found the pacing incredibly slow and difficult to get into. Unfortunately I did not finish this book Remember the opinion of this book are my own 📖 📚.
#SorryforYourLoss #NetGalley #BookReview
February 10, 2026
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review Sorry for your loss.
I was pretty engaged throughout the story but it was a pretty preposterous story.
The novel is entirely from Iris’s pov.
Iris is character but I sometimes found it difficult to be in her head, she did some things that were incredibly cringey and I felt embarrassed for her.
Iris has recently lost her partner Freddie and has been going to a grief group to cope. One evening Jack shows up and he is perfect or so iris believes.
Iris will do anything to make jack see she’s the perfect person to help him get over his wife. But is Jack as perfect as Iris believes?
The story goes from Iris past and how she came to be the way she is and the present where things get steadily more crazy and intense.
I enjoyed the story, I thought the pacing was a little slow for the first 50% but picked up after that. It was fairly predictable but there were a few curveballs. I would definitely read this author again 3.25 stars
I was pretty engaged throughout the story but it was a pretty preposterous story.
The novel is entirely from Iris’s pov.
Iris is character but I sometimes found it difficult to be in her head, she did some things that were incredibly cringey and I felt embarrassed for her.
Iris has recently lost her partner Freddie and has been going to a grief group to cope. One evening Jack shows up and he is perfect or so iris believes.
Iris will do anything to make jack see she’s the perfect person to help him get over his wife. But is Jack as perfect as Iris believes?
The story goes from Iris past and how she came to be the way she is and the present where things get steadily more crazy and intense.
I enjoyed the story, I thought the pacing was a little slow for the first 50% but picked up after that. It was fairly predictable but there were a few curveballs. I would definitely read this author again 3.25 stars
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
A huge thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC of this book!
This one is very hard to rate and review. It is very strange and crazy, while also not being super fast paced. I saw another reviewer say it was like a train wreck that you know is bad but you still can't look away and I would say I have to agree.
The characters are complex, and you really don't like anyone (although that's a bit the point). I did figure out the major twist, but there were enough little details thrown in that I still was interested reading the ending. The writing itself was well done for a thriller.
The premise was interesting, but for me just didn't quite hit the mark. I wish that the author had "fooled" us a bit more with what characters to like or trust. I didn't find myself wondering or second guessing if anyone was good or bad - I just knew that they were all horrible pretty much the whole way through.
I think people who liked Netflix's The Hunting Wives or other crazy unhinged type stories would enjoy this one, even thought it wasn't my personal cup of tea.
This one is very hard to rate and review. It is very strange and crazy, while also not being super fast paced. I saw another reviewer say it was like a train wreck that you know is bad but you still can't look away and I would say I have to agree.
The characters are complex, and you really don't like anyone (although that's a bit the point). I did figure out the major twist, but there were enough little details thrown in that I still was interested reading the ending. The writing itself was well done for a thriller.
The premise was interesting, but for me just didn't quite hit the mark. I wish that the author had "fooled" us a bit more with what characters to like or trust. I didn't find myself wondering or second guessing if anyone was good or bad - I just knew that they were all horrible pretty much the whole way through.
I think people who liked Netflix's The Hunting Wives or other crazy unhinged type stories would enjoy this one, even thought it wasn't my personal cup of tea.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you #NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC read of this novel.
Iris and Jack's paths cross at a weekly grief support group. Both were navigating the devastating aftermath of profound loss—Iris, having lost her fiancé , and Jack, recently widowed. Iris found herself drawn to Jack immediately.
The air is thick with the sediment of what was and the anxiety of what will be, for the past and the future intermerge in the unsettling reality of this tale.
Iris starts to insert herself into Jack's life and begins to stalk him until he notices her.
The line between sanity and madness blurs completely in this gripping psychological thriller, where the seemingly stable Jack may be just as unhinged as she is.
The once clearly defined line between sanity and madness blurs completely in this gripping psychological thriller.
This is a relentlessly fast-paced narrative, laden with hairpin twists.
Iris and Jack's paths cross at a weekly grief support group. Both were navigating the devastating aftermath of profound loss—Iris, having lost her fiancé , and Jack, recently widowed. Iris found herself drawn to Jack immediately.
The air is thick with the sediment of what was and the anxiety of what will be, for the past and the future intermerge in the unsettling reality of this tale.
Iris starts to insert herself into Jack's life and begins to stalk him until he notices her.
The line between sanity and madness blurs completely in this gripping psychological thriller, where the seemingly stable Jack may be just as unhinged as she is.
The once clearly defined line between sanity and madness blurs completely in this gripping psychological thriller.
This is a relentlessly fast-paced narrative, laden with hairpin twists.
December 10, 2025
This plot had a lot of promise when I read it and I couldn't wait to read the book, but I just didn't really enjoy it. Iris goes to a support group for people that have lost loved ones and there she meets Jack. She has made it her mission to get Jack to fall in love with her and he will be her. new husband. But Iris has a dark past and a LOT of secrets....Jack seems normal at first and then you see the crazy train that he is on too. There was a lot of promise with this book, but it just dragged on and on and I felt like it needed to get to the point a little quicker. I had a hard time liking any of the characters, Iris was just flat out annoying and her mom was a piece of work herself. I wanted to like this book a lot more than I actually did.
Thank you NetGalley and Dutton Publishing for an ARC in return for an honest review.
Thank you NetGalley and Dutton Publishing for an ARC in return for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
⭐️ 2.5 rounded up.
Entertaining in the same sense as a train wreck - you know it's bad and yet you can't look away.
The characters are really well-developed, they're just completely unlikeable. You're not supposed to like them so it delivers on that point, I just personally prefer to have some kind of connection.
Iris is up there as one of the most delulu, unhinged, neurotic characters I have ever come across in a book, second to Perla from The Last Lie by A.R Torre. Absolutely bonkers!
The story was ok and I felt bad for Iris, the way she was brought up, but it was a little slow for me, and the constant flicking between timelines with little warning was sometimes jarring.
Overall it was fine, I couldn't look away. Great writing though I'd be interested to read something else by this author.
Thanks to NetGalley & Dutton for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Entertaining in the same sense as a train wreck - you know it's bad and yet you can't look away.
The characters are really well-developed, they're just completely unlikeable. You're not supposed to like them so it delivers on that point, I just personally prefer to have some kind of connection.
Iris is up there as one of the most delulu, unhinged, neurotic characters I have ever come across in a book, second to Perla from The Last Lie by A.R Torre. Absolutely bonkers!
The story was ok and I felt bad for Iris, the way she was brought up, but it was a little slow for me, and the constant flicking between timelines with little warning was sometimes jarring.
Overall it was fine, I couldn't look away. Great writing though I'd be interested to read something else by this author.
Thanks to NetGalley & Dutton for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
binge read alert!
Georgia McVeigh's SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS is the epitome of a binge-read psychological thriller! Thank you @duttonbooks for my gifted copy, this one is not to be missed. When Iris, a grief-stricken woman with a obsessive behaviors (hey, I call it anxious attachment!) meets Jack, a charming widower with secrets of his own; they ignite a seductive cat-and-mouse game where deception, desire, and power blur; and it becomes impossible to tell who’s hunting whom.
This book was read within 24 hours in two sittings and is a total blast. A near perfect thriller (sorry, I skimmed over the past timeline POVs as I felt they didn't add to the story for my enjoyment), this book is a total blast from start to finish. If you liked Ashley Elston's First Lie Wins, then this book is a must read! STARS: 4, PUB: 3/31
Georgia McVeigh's SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS is the epitome of a binge-read psychological thriller! Thank you @duttonbooks for my gifted copy, this one is not to be missed. When Iris, a grief-stricken woman with a obsessive behaviors (hey, I call it anxious attachment!) meets Jack, a charming widower with secrets of his own; they ignite a seductive cat-and-mouse game where deception, desire, and power blur; and it becomes impossible to tell who’s hunting whom.
This book was read within 24 hours in two sittings and is a total blast. A near perfect thriller (sorry, I skimmed over the past timeline POVs as I felt they didn't add to the story for my enjoyment), this book is a total blast from start to finish. If you liked Ashley Elston's First Lie Wins, then this book is a must read! STARS: 4, PUB: 3/31
October 22, 2025
Iris and Jack meet at a grief counselling group, and quickly - perhaps too quickly - begin a relationship. Because Iris has had to move back in with her alcoholic mother and is desperate to find alternative accommodation.
But as Iris soon discovers, Jack is far from over the death of his wife. With good reason. And what Jack does not know is just how messed up Iris's childhood and family life were, and who this has made her.
Aside from the minor complaint of a muddled and over-long middle, this was a good thriller. Twisted, and with multiple surprises to offer, it will be enjoyed by most readers. It gets 3.5 stars.
I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
But as Iris soon discovers, Jack is far from over the death of his wife. With good reason. And what Jack does not know is just how messed up Iris's childhood and family life were, and who this has made her.
Aside from the minor complaint of a muddled and over-long middle, this was a good thriller. Twisted, and with multiple surprises to offer, it will be enjoyed by most readers. It gets 3.5 stars.
I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
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