Natalie has spent ten years trying to get over the twin set of events which changed her life forever.
The the moment her boss assaulted her. The the moment the jury declared him innocent – and her, a liar.
The memories continue to haunt Natalie, and in her attempts to block out the past, she often wakes up with no memory of where she’s been – or what she’s done.
So when her husband, Ryan, gets accused of the same crime, Natalie comes perilously close to the edge.
Natalie wants to believe him. But when the body of the young woman who made the accusation is found in the woods near their house, Ryan becomes a prime suspect, and Natalie realises she can’t trust anyone – herself included…
Book Info: Print length: 340 pages. Publisher: Penguin. Publication Date: 19 June 2025
My Thoughts:
Believe is SM Govett’s debut adult thriller having written several YA novels under her full name Sarah Govett.
The story follows Natalie Campbell, a lawyer haunted by a violent sexual assault ten years ago and the injustice that followed, when her attacker was found not guilty. Suffering from severe PTSD which manifests in blackouts and memory loss, Natalie is barely existing in life, crippled with agoraphobia and relying on her supportive and understanding husband Ryan.
Her fractured life is turned upside when Ryan is accused of a similar crime, and the accuser is found dead near their home a few days later.
Believe is a real rollercoaster of a ride. It’s twisted and tense and with the dual POVs, the reader is taken on an emotional journey trying to work out who to “believe”.
Govett has a background in the legal field and this is evident throughout the pacing and structure of the story, so if you enjoy psychological thrillers full of tension and twists, grab yourself a copy now.
