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jillmlong's review
2.0
This book was ok. I found it to be a little suspenseful. I took issue with the main character Isobel. I didn't find her all that interesting.
judithdcollins's review against another edition
4.0
THE NEW NEIGHBOUR by the Miranda Rijks is a complex plot-driven multi-layered whodunit domestic thriller that will keep you guessing until the final shocking page!
The Close is a quiet road of large houses tucked away in the beautiful English countryside. It seems like the perfect place to live. But appearances can be deceptive. There are many dark secrets buried in this posh neighborhood.
In the Close, everyone is a suspect and has a motive.
Until recently, Isobel Floyd has always loved this neighborhood. She, a successful architect partner, is also married to architect partner, Mike. She decided to give up her career to stay home with her two children, Harry and Harper. Harry is on the spectrum and takes a lot of care. She also owns a successful nail salon in her home.
Six months earlier, a young man, Wilson, was killed in a mysterious hit-and-run incident they knew in the neighborhood. The police investigated, but no one was charged. It's left a bad feeling in this little community, a feeling that someone knows more than they are saying.
So when a new neighbor, Linette, arrives, Isobel thinks it's the perfect chance to make a fresh start. To repair relationships and rebuild her community. However, Linette becomes a big TROUBLEMAKER, stirring up problems in the neighborhood and her business.
Bad things start happening, and now someone else is dead. Two deaths related to #2 The Close. A murder.
As the story progresses, the reader learns new information, and Isobel soon suspects everyone around her as the possible killer. The readers are right there with her, wondering who to trust or if anyone is trustworthy.
The plot twists will surprise you and keep you flipping through the pages until the end. Suspicion, betrayal, and dark hidden secrets abound in this tense story―all hidden just beneath the surface of a seemingly perfect suburban life.
For fans of authors: B.A. Paris [b:The Therapist|54860390|The Therapist|B.A. Paris|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1604854806l/54860390._SY75_.jpg|84345639], Kimberly Belle [b:My Darling Husband|55871027|My Darling Husband|Kimberly Belle|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1636980876l/55871027._SX50_.jpg|87068262], Samantha M. Bailey [b:Watch Out for Her|58438555|Watch Out for Her|Samantha M. Bailey|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1648089775l/58438555._SY75_.jpg|91709160], and Carter Wilson [b:The New Neighbor|58310857|The New Neighbor|Carter Wilson|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1634409275l/58310857._SX50_.jpg|91420983].
I listened to the audiobook and highly recommend it. The narrators,Danielle Cohen, and Chris Devon delivered a spine-tingling performance.
A special thank you to #NetGalley and #Dreamscape Media for an ARC audiobook to listen to, enjoy, and review.
Blog Review Posted @
www.JudithDCollins.com
Pub Date: June 30, 2022
My Rating:
The Close is a quiet road of large houses tucked away in the beautiful English countryside. It seems like the perfect place to live. But appearances can be deceptive. There are many dark secrets buried in this posh neighborhood.
In the Close, everyone is a suspect and has a motive.
Until recently, Isobel Floyd has always loved this neighborhood. She, a successful architect partner, is also married to architect partner, Mike. She decided to give up her career to stay home with her two children, Harry and Harper. Harry is on the spectrum and takes a lot of care. She also owns a successful nail salon in her home.
Six months earlier, a young man, Wilson, was killed in a mysterious hit-and-run incident they knew in the neighborhood. The police investigated, but no one was charged. It's left a bad feeling in this little community, a feeling that someone knows more than they are saying.
So when a new neighbor, Linette, arrives, Isobel thinks it's the perfect chance to make a fresh start. To repair relationships and rebuild her community. However, Linette becomes a big TROUBLEMAKER, stirring up problems in the neighborhood and her business.
Bad things start happening, and now someone else is dead. Two deaths related to #2 The Close. A murder.
As the story progresses, the reader learns new information, and Isobel soon suspects everyone around her as the possible killer. The readers are right there with her, wondering who to trust or if anyone is trustworthy.
The plot twists will surprise you and keep you flipping through the pages until the end. Suspicion, betrayal, and dark hidden secrets abound in this tense story―all hidden just beneath the surface of a seemingly perfect suburban life.
For fans of authors: B.A. Paris [b:The Therapist|54860390|The Therapist|B.A. Paris|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1604854806l/54860390._SY75_.jpg|84345639], Kimberly Belle [b:My Darling Husband|55871027|My Darling Husband|Kimberly Belle|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1636980876l/55871027._SX50_.jpg|87068262], Samantha M. Bailey [b:Watch Out for Her|58438555|Watch Out for Her|Samantha M. Bailey|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1648089775l/58438555._SY75_.jpg|91709160], and Carter Wilson [b:The New Neighbor|58310857|The New Neighbor|Carter Wilson|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1634409275l/58310857._SX50_.jpg|91420983].
I listened to the audiobook and highly recommend it. The narrators,Danielle Cohen, and Chris Devon delivered a spine-tingling performance.
A special thank you to #NetGalley and #Dreamscape Media for an ARC audiobook to listen to, enjoy, and review.
Blog Review Posted @
www.JudithDCollins.com
Pub Date: June 30, 2022
My Rating:
emily_loves_2_read's review against another edition
4.0
The New Neighbor
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre: Thriller
Format: Audiobook
Date Published: 6/30/22
Author: Miranda Rijks
Publisher: Dreamscape Media
Narrators: Danielle Cohen and Chris Devon
Goodreads Rating: 4.08
I requested a digital advanced readers copy from NetGalley and Dreamscape Media and providing my opinion voluntarily and unbiased.
Synopsis: Isobel has always loved her small neighborhood. Six months ago, a young man was killed in a mysterious hit-and-run incident but no one was charged. So when new neighbour Linette arrives, strange things happen, then bad things start to happen. When there’s another death, Isobel realises her home, her marriage, and her family are all in terrible danger. She is certain that what’s happening is connected to the hit-and-run. But how? What really happened on the night of the fatal accident? And above all, who is Linette and what does she really want?
My Thoughts: I enjoyed the narration on this audiobook and I will forever say “what” in British in my head. Narration can make or break an audiobook and felt the narration was good on this one. Another reviewer had mention the overuse of the term “neighbor, neighbors, and neighborhood” in recent book titles, I agree with as well. Just this year, I have read at least 3 titles with some variation of “neighbor” in it. They were all good in their own right, just noticed a little trend going on. The story starts out with a prologue in an unknown mysterious perspective that appears to be up to no good, which is fully developed throughout the story. Then the book is primarily narrated in the perspective of Isobel. The characters are well developed, numerous, but their role is clear, they have depth, are mysterious, creative, and not all are likable, which makes for good fiction. The author’s writing style is complex, flows easy, suspenseful, provides a good amount of tension, and kept me engaged from cover to cover. The plot was full of twists and the whodunnit unfolds and keeps you guessing, was fast paced, and a page turner. This book and audiobook is already out and I do recommend you pick up.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre: Thriller
Format: Audiobook
Date Published: 6/30/22
Author: Miranda Rijks
Publisher: Dreamscape Media
Narrators: Danielle Cohen and Chris Devon
Goodreads Rating: 4.08
I requested a digital advanced readers copy from NetGalley and Dreamscape Media and providing my opinion voluntarily and unbiased.
Synopsis: Isobel has always loved her small neighborhood. Six months ago, a young man was killed in a mysterious hit-and-run incident but no one was charged. So when new neighbour Linette arrives, strange things happen, then bad things start to happen. When there’s another death, Isobel realises her home, her marriage, and her family are all in terrible danger. She is certain that what’s happening is connected to the hit-and-run. But how? What really happened on the night of the fatal accident? And above all, who is Linette and what does she really want?
My Thoughts: I enjoyed the narration on this audiobook and I will forever say “what” in British in my head. Narration can make or break an audiobook and felt the narration was good on this one. Another reviewer had mention the overuse of the term “neighbor, neighbors, and neighborhood” in recent book titles, I agree with as well. Just this year, I have read at least 3 titles with some variation of “neighbor” in it. They were all good in their own right, just noticed a little trend going on. The story starts out with a prologue in an unknown mysterious perspective that appears to be up to no good, which is fully developed throughout the story. Then the book is primarily narrated in the perspective of Isobel. The characters are well developed, numerous, but their role is clear, they have depth, are mysterious, creative, and not all are likable, which makes for good fiction. The author’s writing style is complex, flows easy, suspenseful, provides a good amount of tension, and kept me engaged from cover to cover. The plot was full of twists and the whodunnit unfolds and keeps you guessing, was fast paced, and a page turner. This book and audiobook is already out and I do recommend you pick up.
amandas_good_books's review
5.0
T̟h̟e̟ N̟e̟w̟ N̟e̟i̟g̟h̟b̟o̟u̟r̟
By Miranda Rijks
Release Date 12/10/2021
Isobel lives in the English countryside in a community called The Close. There was a hit-and-run accident,causing a young man’s death. The family moves, and one of the houses is up for sale.
Isobel is a stylist living in her dream home with her two children, Harry and Harper, and her architect husband, Mike. He works long hours, and she’s often alone to do it all. Harry has autism, and she’s left alone to deal with his daily needs. The neighbors who were once their friends plan to put a graveyard next to their home—dropping the value by thousands. Shifty things continue to happen as this book paces along. I couldn’t put it down 25%.
The new neighbor Linette moves in next door, and does she stir up the pot. She’s hiding a secret from them all; she’s the aunt of the boy who was murdered six months before. What happens to the neighbors at The Close? Grab this book go find out
By Miranda Rijks
Release Date 12/10/2021
Isobel lives in the English countryside in a community called The Close. There was a hit-and-run accident,causing a young man’s death. The family moves, and one of the houses is up for sale.
Isobel is a stylist living in her dream home with her two children, Harry and Harper, and her architect husband, Mike. He works long hours, and she’s often alone to do it all. Harry has autism, and she’s left alone to deal with his daily needs. The neighbors who were once their friends plan to put a graveyard next to their home—dropping the value by thousands. Shifty things continue to happen as this book paces along. I couldn’t put it down 25%.
The new neighbor Linette moves in next door, and does she stir up the pot. She’s hiding a secret from them all; she’s the aunt of the boy who was murdered six months before. What happens to the neighbors at The Close? Grab this book go find out
baileysbear's review
5.0
Thanks to Inkubator for the advanced ebook to review in exchange for an honest review.
This had me hooked from the start, I read it in two sittings - I just had to find out what was going on! This is a great read with interesting characters.
This had me hooked from the start, I read it in two sittings - I just had to find out what was going on! This is a great read with interesting characters.
nicolemelie1984's review against another edition
5.0
Great read!!!
It started off very slow, it took me some time to get threw this book and really read it. I liked it and if your looking for a great twist, read this! I highly recommend! Happy reading!
It started off very slow, it took me some time to get threw this book and really read it. I liked it and if your looking for a great twist, read this! I highly recommend! Happy reading!
heatheradoresbooks's review
4.0
How well do you really know your neighbors? Isobel is going to find out. They have never really been close on The Close. It's mostly written in Isobel's point of view, but a few chapters are from Linette's, which really helps the story move along nicely. Just when you think you know what's going on there's a twist, and bam there's another....and another! The police are on speed dial in this suspenseful, quick paced thriller and it will have you racing to the end to see how it ends.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
rorysmom23's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
finalgirlkate's review against another edition
3.5
This is a great popcorn thriller - perfect if you want a fast-paced, quick mystery.
I was really interested in the central mystery - what happened to the neighbor? And the twists did keep me invested throughout. I did also like that we got Linette's perspective, I was surprised to see that considering it does take a bit of the mystery away from the reader, but she was so vindictive, and I do enjoy a protagonist POV.
I'm learning that neighborhood drama thrillers just aren't my favorite - a lot of the drama and fights seem petty, and it isn't the "rich people problems" I like to read about. Although this book does do the trope pretty well, most of the fighting between the neighbors seems pretty justified considering the multiple deaths.
I was really interested in the central mystery - what happened to the neighbor? And the twists did keep me invested throughout. I did also like that we got Linette's perspective, I was surprised to see that considering it does take a bit of the mystery away from the reader, but she was so vindictive, and I do enjoy a protagonist POV.
I'm learning that neighborhood drama thrillers just aren't my favorite - a lot of the drama and fights seem petty, and it isn't the "rich people problems" I like to read about. Although this book does do the trope pretty well, most of the fighting between the neighbors seems pretty justified considering the multiple deaths.