Hidden Bodies

(A You Novel)

By: Caroline Kepnes

Narrated by: Santino Fontana

2017 Audie Award Finalist for Thriller/Suspense

NOW A HIT NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES
THE RIVETING SEQUEL TO THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING YOU

“Kepnes hits the mark, cuts deep, and twists the knife.” —Entertainment Weekly

“Delicious and insane...The plot may be twisty and scintillating, but it’s Kepnes’s wit and style that keep you coming back.” —Lena Dunham

“Hypnotic and scary.” —Stephen King

“Obsessed.” —Jessica Knoll, New York Times bestselling author

In the compulsively readable sequel to her widely acclaimed debut novel, You, Caroline Kepnes weaves a tale that Booklist calls “the love child of Holden Caulfield and Patrick Bateman.”

In Hidden Bodies, the basis for season two of the hit Netflix series, You, Joe Goldberg returns.

Joe is no stranger to hiding bodies. In the past ten years, this thirty-something has buried four of them, collateral damage in his quest for love. Now he’s heading west to Los Angeles, the city of second chances, determined to put his past behind him.

In Hollywood, Joe blends in effortlessly with the other young upstarts. He eats guac, works in a bookstore, and flirts with a journalist neighbor. But while others seem fixated on their own reflections, Joe can’t stop looking over his shoulder. The problem with hidden bodies is that they don’t always stay that way. They reemerge, like dark thoughts, multiplying and threatening to destroy what Joe wants most: true love. And when he finds it in a darkened room in Soho House, he’s more desperate than ever to keep his secrets buried. He doesn’t want to hurt his new girlfriend—he wants to be with her forever. But if she ever finds out what he’s done, he may not have a choice…

Like The Little Mermaid 2,this is a sequel alright

Any additional comments?

'You' was enthralling. 'You' was suspenseful, 'You' was a guilty pleasure. Hidden Bodies -- not so much. I wanted so, so badly to love it, just as I loved its predessecor. Hidden Bodies is not terrible (unless you're offended easily, and if so, steer clear!!!). It is not terrible, but it is all over the place--literally--and should probably have been half its length.

Thank goodness for Fontana!!! He saves the day on this one, and kept me interested enough to keep listening. I think this book would have been unbearable to read on paper with SO. MUCH. RAMBLING. There are so many comments meant to sound satarical, but really just sound like a girl whining about other girls. Like I said, Fontana really saved so many passages with his tone and sarcasm. The character of Joe begins to feel more and more like a judgy girl throughout this book, and no longer the interesting and intelligent killer we weirdly love. Speaking of love, can I say how much I hate that there is a character named Love?

All in all, if you loved You, give Hidden Bodies a chance. It's NOT terrible. If you didn't really care for You, definitely don't bother with this one.

Awesome sequel👍🏼👍🏼

Ms. Kepnes managed to pull of a stunning sequel that
Literally took my breath away. Unlike her first book - this one had a cliff hanger ending and I am dying to know what he will do to get himself out of his current predicament. Please write quickly‼️

so good

the first one was odd, but eventually I was hooked. this book hooked me from the start. so inventive and creative. can't wait for the next one. I just wish I knew what skin products he used. lololol

Im going to need more Joe and soon!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I could not put down this the second book from Kepnes. This was another pager turner.
You cannot actually believe it is written by a woman

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

This is about an obesssive guy who if you get in his way may kill you..You find yourself rooting for this guy.

Which scene was your favorite?

Cannot say what scene the whole book...I laughed, was stunned, was touched this book ran through all my emotions

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

No just the whole book

Any additional comments?

I have never read anything quite like this...I was dragged in and loved all of it and now I don't know what I will listen too...I dont think I will find anything this good for a very long time

My most favorite serial killer since Dexter!

If you like creepy books - this one's for you. But do yourself a favor - read the first novel, "You," first! Joe Goldberg is one twisted fellow - and he just sort of worms his way into your heart and psyche. It is the kind of plot that makes you want to say, "NO! Don't do/say/think that!?! He'll kill you!" And then you can't wait to read more to see what really happens. Please tell me that Caroline Kepnes is working on a third installment. I really want to know where Joe goes from here!

Oh, and as many others have said, Santino Fontana truly is Joe Goldberg - I cannot imagine this story without him reading it!