Official Review: Somebody’s Watching You

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Amazing book which revolves around the religious cult. The author's editing style shone throughout the book.
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Thank you for a well summarised review. You have described the book very well. It is a good combination of thriller, mystery and fiction. The review explains how well the characters are written. Jeff’s depression plot makes me sensitive.
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Cults and their hold on otherwise normal people are morbidly fascinating. Both Jeff and Melody seem like relatable characters, and I love a page turner. Thank you for your review!
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It is terrible how some religious groups take advantage of those who need help the most. Congratulations on BOTD!
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I can tell that this is an amazing book full of emotions and nerve-arousing scenes. I would like to know more about how the character will fight and overcome such a scenario in their life at the hands of the religious cult group.

I like how the review is very detailed and easy to understand. Well done
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Many new religions/churches are cults that prey on the vulnerable in our society. Hopefully, Melody gets Jeff the help he needs. Thank you for your review.
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The cult and depression subplot are not very interesting to me. I don't read many thrillers anyway. Great and informative review.
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Today's BOTD is a thought-provoking read with well-developed characters and a fast-moving storyline that follows a Long Island couple's involvement with a religious cult. This engaging thriller is sure to keep all readers glued to the pages in suspense. I'm looking forward to finding out what happens! Thank you! :-)
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The book is so captivating.The sample I read on Amazon had me glued till the last word. Plus a more detailed review of the book just brings out the answers to my many questions about what transpired in their new relationship with the church.
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While going through the free sample of the book in Amazon I started to feel for the well being of Jeff. It would be interesting to find the end of story by going through the whole book.
Thanks for the nice review.
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The idea behind this novel is realistic considering that there are many cults that take advantage of people who are vulnerable and therefore susceptible to manipulation and exploitation. I'm curious to see if Melody can save Jeff from such a cult, whose leaders tend to be ruthless. Thank you for your great review!
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Post by Sushan Ekanayake »

📚 'Somebody’s Watching You' by Robin D’Amato, a suspenseful dive into the eerie world of cults preying on vulnerability. It's making waves in the thriller community! 🧐 Congratulations on being BOTD!
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After reading only the preview of the book, you can easily understand how well it is written. The fact that the author wrote about how complicated can be dealing with depression, and especially how difficult it is for other people to interact with the "depressed", is really interesting and curious. Through Jeff, the book shows how depressed people are vulnerable and easily malleable, they ignore the danger because they do not see it.
I really liked how the author portrayed a depressed character who found his way out in entering a cult, only to find himself in a very difficult position.
Would recommend 100%
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I plan to dive into this book today. Ironically, I just finished a novel involving a religious cult that was also a thriller, and enjoyed it so much that I am ecstatic to see that this subject matter is the BOTD. As someone who grew up in a town with a well known religious cult (Word of Faith) that both fascinates and horrifies my hometown residents, I have always been drawn to novels regarding cults. I would also like to say that if I was unsure about whether or not to read this book, this review would have absolutely convinced me to do so. Well written and informative review - thank you!
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I feel for Melody, having to take care of her husband while also having trouble at work is not easy. Especially when dealing with people with depression, it feels like it’s hard to get through that person. I definitely want to read this.
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