Friday, June 20, 2025

All This Could Be Yours by Hank Phillippi Ryan

All This Could Be Yours is one of those thrillers you pick up thinking you’ll read a chapter or two—and suddenly it’s midnight and you’ve accidentally finished it. It follows Tessa Calloway, a debut author riding the wave of her first big book tour, which should be a dream come true. Instead, things get weird. Fast. She’s being followed, watched, harassed—and the stalker is only getting bolder. But Tessa isn’t exactly innocent. She’s hiding something—maybe even from herself. As the threats escalate, you start to wonder: is her family really safe back home? Is she? And who the hell is behind all this? The pacing is electric—short, sharp chapters that feel like eating chips out of a bag you can’t stop reaching into. The plot walks this fascinating line between the glittery illusion of fame and the messiness of regular life. Sure, Tessa’s in the spotlight, but she’s still dealing with nosy neighbors, awkward family stuff, and worrying if her house will still feel like hers when she gets back from her tour. What makes this book hit differently is how it plays with the overlap between real life and online life. Fame isn’t just about flashing cameras anymore—it’s about followers, perceptions, and the way your identity can splinter across platforms. Tessa’s story kind of lives in both realities, and the book messes with your expectations in the best way. It’s like a psychological thriller wrapped in a social media fever dream. The lines between character and author, fiction and truth, fan and stalker—blur in a way that makes you feel like you might be part of the story too. Last time I read a Hank Phillippi Ryan novel, I swore I’d only read her during daylight hours. This one? Let’s just say I’m double-checking the locks tonight.

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