Review: Don’t Open Your Eyes by Liv Constantine
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What if the perfect life you were living turned out to be the biggest red flag of all? Don’t Open Your Eyes by Liv Constantine takes that question and runs with it – straight into a pulse-pounding thriller full of disturbing dreams, premonitions, and impossible choices. If you’re the kind of reader who loves thrillers with domestic drama, unreliable husbands, and eerie “is this really happening?” twists, you’re going to want to keep those eyes open… and glued to this book.
Key Takeaways: Don’t Open Your Eyes by Liv Constantine
What It’s About
Annabelle Reynolds has it all: a successful career, a doting husband, and two daughters she adores. But when vivid and unsettling dreams start seeping into her waking life – dreams where her marriage is a disaster and her daughters are in danger—Annabelle starts to question her own reality.
When the dreams begin to come true, she realizes they may be more than just subconscious fears. And when one vision reveals that someone is out to harm her daughter, Scarlett, Annabelle has to figure out what’s real, what’s imagined, and how to stop what’s coming before it’s too late.
As timelines blur and choices become high-stakes, the novel plunges you into a suspenseful game of “what if” that doesn’t let up until the very last page.
My Review Rating – 4 out of 5 stars.
This one had me racing through chapters like I was training for a thriller-reading Olympics. Fast-paced, addictive, and unpredictable – just how I like my psychological suspense. The only minor knock? A small thread near the end felt like it was left dangling. Still, this one earns a solid 4 stars from me.
What I Liked
The Pacing
If books could be caffeinated, this one would be a double espresso. I flew through it in just a couple of sittings. Each chapter ended on a mini cliffhanger that dared me not to keep reading.
The Suspense
Liv Constantine keeps you guessing. I wasn’t sure if the husband James was shady or just smug, and Chase was definitely giving off “plot twist” energy. The uncertainty kept me engaged the whole way through. I just couldn’t figure out what was what! And that kept me frantically turning the pages.
The Plot
I love a “what would you do?” thriller, and this one delivers. Premonitions that feel like they’re shaping reality? Sign me up. It adds a haunting layer that goes beyond your standard domestic suspense.
What I Disliked
I had one small gripe – and I do mean small. Toward the end, it felt like a few details involving Annabelle’s job just disappeared. Considering Chase was introduced through that part of her life, it felt like a missed opportunity to tie things up more cleanly. But it wasn’t enough to take away from the overall impact of the story.
Frequently Asked Questions About Don’t Open Your Eyes by Liv Constantine
Is Don’t Open Your Eyes a standalone novel?
Yes, this is a standalone psychological thriller, not part of a series.
Is it scary or just suspenseful?
It’s not horror-level scary, but it definitely has eerie, tense moments. Think psychological unease rather than jump scares.
Are there supernatural elements?
Not exactly. The premonition-style dreams walk the line between supernatural and psychological, but the story remains grounded in reality.
Does it have a happy ending?
No spoilers here – but let’s just say it’s satisfying. And twisty. Very twisty.
Who would enjoy this book?
Fans of Behind Closed Doors, The Silent Patient, or anything by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen will likely enjoy this one.
Conclusion: Should You Read Don’t Open Your Eyes?
If you like thrillers with a twist (or six), unreliable vibes from seemingly perfect people, and just a dash of eerie intuition, Don’t Open Your Eyes is absolutely worth your time. Liv Constantine delivers another binge-worthy domestic suspense novel that will keep you flipping pages well past bedtime.
It’s a twisty psychological ride – and one I’d definitely recommend it for your next vacation, book club, or just because you need a good thrill.
📚 Did You Know?
Liv Constantine is actually two sisters writing under one pen name – Lynne and Valerie Constantine. And their breakout hit, The Last Mrs. Parrish, was a Reese’s Book Club pick that launched them into thriller superstardom.
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