A psychological thriller that will make you question reality

IN What Have You Done?, Nicole Trope expertly navigates the dark waters of trauma, manipulation, and the fragility of memory. This psychological thriller, masterfully narrated by Taryn Ryan, takes listeners on an unsettling journey through disturbing emotions and psychological complexities. Released last month by Hachette UK - Bookouture, the nearly nine-hour audiobook immersed me in a tense and gripping world where nothing was quite as it seemed.

- THINA BOTHA

The story opens with a striking image: two stretchers being carted away from the Cordell home, now stained with blood and tragedy. The question, “What have you done, Juliet?” is posed immediately, thrusting the audience into a maelstrom of confusion and horror. Juliet is a broken individual, shaped and warped by the devastating effects of childhood trauma.

Trope wastes no time in confronting harsh realities. Juliet returns to her family home after a stint in a mental institution, hoping to find solace and a sense of normalcy. Yet, the home she once knew now feels like a prison, a place haunted by memories of abuse and manipulation. The novel challenges the listener to question the nature of memory itself - how much of what we remember is actually real, and how much is distorted by the wounds of the past or outside influences?