You Know What You Did

by K. T. Nguyen

[Quirky Cat]

Book Summary:

On the surface, Annie (Anh Le) Shaw has it all. She's got a beautiful home, a doting husband, a teenage daughter, and the dream job (as an artist). But when you begin to dig below the surface, you realize the paint is cracking.

Annie struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder. She thought this was in the past, but a recent tragedy and trauma brought it all rising back up. Worse, it seems like everything is crumbling – and Annie isn't sure if it's all her fault or not.

My Review:

I knew right away that I had to read You Know What You Did. And I'm glad I did. If you have ever wanted to learn more about what OCD can look like (remember, it comes in many forms, so there is no one universal story), this a great book to read. K.T. Nguyen alerts readers that she put some of herself into Annie's struggles with OCD, and it feels so read because of it. Sometimes, it's too real.

For representation alone, I loved You Know What You Did. I also adored Nguyen's way of describing characters and settings. She has a way of bringing everything to life – the good and the bad. Some scenes slap in the face because of it, giving readers a visceral reality check.

That said, I didn't love the thriller/mystery elements as much as I would have liked. For starters, Annie is pretty much the only character I liked in this book. Her husband is garbage, and her daughter is spoiled. Likewise, while seemingly quite twisted, the plot becomes clear soon enough.

Overall, You Know What You Did is a solid read. More importantly, I'd say to watch out for K.T. Nguyen's future works—I have no doubt that this author will continue to improve and wow readers.

Highlights:
Unreliable Narrator
Twisted Threads
Dark Thriller

Trigger Warnings:
Gaslighting
OCD
Animal Death

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