Lindas Book Obsession Reviews “We Were Never Friends” by Kaira Rouda, Poisoned Pen Press, An Imprint of Sourcebooks, February 3, 2026. On Tour with Suzy Approved Book Tours

WOW! Kaira Rouda, the Author of “We Were Never Friends” has written a well- executed, intense, suspenseful, and killer novel. The Genres for this novel are : Thriller, Suspense, Mystery, Crime, Adult Fiction with a dash of dark humor. Be prepared for twists and turns, betrayals, revenge, blackmail, danger, manipulation, lies, and murder. Kaira Rouda vividly describes the scenery, plot, and cast of colorful and dramatic characters. The “SORORITY SISTERS” OF Theta Gamma have a special reunion to celebrate the engagement of Beth Davidson’s daughter, Celeste to Zach, son of hostess Roxy Callahan Gentry and her husband Ryan Gentry. Roxy was a manipulative Sorority President, with intent to celebrate the future and remember the past with a celebration to die for. Roxy has planned out this celebration to every detail that she can control. The other sorority sisters each are coming with their own problems and agendas. Ryan has built a significant, eerie, special second house for Roxy, which will be the setting for this rendezvous.

Unfortunately, a tragic occurrence had happened years before, and all the characters can’t forget . The “Sisters” seem to be frenemies, and the secrets they share hold them together. Strange things are happening, and there are twisted and ominous vibes. All of the Sorority Sisters and the others guests are eccentric, quirky and can be dangerous! There are unexpected revelations and surprises. This is one book that I certainly couldn’t put down, and I highly recommend that you read it!