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3.67 AVERAGE
3.67 AVERAGE
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Simple story. Easy to figure out what was going to happen. Enjoyable but no real surprises. Gabby was the perfect villain and Andrea was the perfect innocent victim.
This was pretty good, even with that goofy little twist at the end. Quick and easy!
Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for this ARC of The Stay-At-Home Mother by Nicole Trope. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is the first book I’ve read by Nicole Trope (though I do have another one by her waiting for me on my bookshelf!)
What it’s about:
Andrea moves to a new house with her husband and young son- by no choice of her own. Heavily pregnant and far away from the friends and family who love her, she befriends a neighbor, Gabby, who has a teenage son, a husband who is always traveling for work, and is frequently checking in on Andrea and offering to help her with her son. Gabby’s intentions are not pure, however, and it becomes clear that Andrea should never had trusted her neighbor.
My thoughts:
Right off the bat, I could tell there was something wrong with Gabby… and was there ever. I don’t want to say that this book was predictable because there was a lot that I didn’t see coming- I just think I read this type of suspenseful domestic thriller style genre so often that I’m becoming able to anticipate what comes next. Throughout the book, secrets are explored about both women and their families, leading to a heart stopping ending- or what you think is the ending. The final twist in the prologue did surprise me! The amount of mind-blowing manipulation in this book is absolutely wild. One thing I didn’t like about this book was how long the chapters are. “18 min left in this chapter” just feels so daunting. I personally prefer shorter chapters in the books I read.
Publication date is set for January 3rd, 2023!
#TheStayAtHomeMother #NetGalley
This is the first book I’ve read by Nicole Trope (though I do have another one by her waiting for me on my bookshelf!)
What it’s about:
Andrea moves to a new house with her husband and young son- by no choice of her own. Heavily pregnant and far away from the friends and family who love her, she befriends a neighbor, Gabby, who has a teenage son, a husband who is always traveling for work, and is frequently checking in on Andrea and offering to help her with her son. Gabby’s intentions are not pure, however, and it becomes clear that Andrea should never had trusted her neighbor.
My thoughts:
Right off the bat, I could tell there was something wrong with Gabby… and was there ever. I don’t want to say that this book was predictable because there was a lot that I didn’t see coming- I just think I read this type of suspenseful domestic thriller style genre so often that I’m becoming able to anticipate what comes next. Throughout the book, secrets are explored about both women and their families, leading to a heart stopping ending- or what you think is the ending. The final twist in the prologue did surprise me! The amount of mind-blowing manipulation in this book is absolutely wild. One thing I didn’t like about this book was how long the chapters are. “18 min left in this chapter” just feels so daunting. I personally prefer shorter chapters in the books I read.
Publication date is set for January 3rd, 2023!
#TheStayAtHomeMother #NetGalley
Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for this ARC of The Stay-At-Home Mother by Nicole Trope.
This is the first book I’ve read by Nicole Trope (though I do have another one by her waiting for me on my bookshelf!)
What it’s about:
Andrea moves to a new house with her husband and young son- by no choice of her own. Heavily pregnant and far away from the friends and family who love her, she befriends a neighbor, Gabby, who has a teenage son, a husband who is always traveling for work, and is frequently checking in on Andrea and offering to help her with her son. Gabby’s intentions are not pure, however, and it becomes clear that Andrea should never had trusted her neighbor.
My thoughts:
Right off the bat, I could tell there was something wrong with Gabby… and was there ever. I don’t want to say that this book was predictable because there was a lot that I didn’t see coming- I just think I read this type of suspenseful domestic thriller style genre so often that I’m becoming able to anticipate what comes next. Throughout the book, secrets are explored about both women and their families, leading to a heart stopping ending- or what you think is the ending. The final twist in the prologue did surprise me! The amount of mind-blowing manipulation in this book is absolutely wild. My least favorite part in this book was the long chapters. "18 minutes left in this chapter" feels daunting to me, I much prefer shorter chapters in general.
Publication date is set for January 3rd 2023!
#TheStayAtHomeMother #NetGalley
This is the first book I’ve read by Nicole Trope (though I do have another one by her waiting for me on my bookshelf!)
What it’s about:
Andrea moves to a new house with her husband and young son- by no choice of her own. Heavily pregnant and far away from the friends and family who love her, she befriends a neighbor, Gabby, who has a teenage son, a husband who is always traveling for work, and is frequently checking in on Andrea and offering to help her with her son. Gabby’s intentions are not pure, however, and it becomes clear that Andrea should never had trusted her neighbor.
My thoughts:
Right off the bat, I could tell there was something wrong with Gabby… and was there ever. I don’t want to say that this book was predictable because there was a lot that I didn’t see coming- I just think I read this type of suspenseful domestic thriller style genre so often that I’m becoming able to anticipate what comes next. Throughout the book, secrets are explored about both women and their families, leading to a heart stopping ending- or what you think is the ending. The final twist in the prologue did surprise me! The amount of mind-blowing manipulation in this book is absolutely wild. My least favorite part in this book was the long chapters. "18 minutes left in this chapter" feels daunting to me, I much prefer shorter chapters in general.
Publication date is set for January 3rd 2023!
#TheStayAtHomeMother #NetGalley
THE WAY THIS BOOK ENDS. 5 stars indeed.
Here I thought “oh, okay I knew I wasn’t too far off from predicting the twist….” Nope. I was wrong. There’s MORE. I loved how on my toes it kept me. The characters were well written, but still confusing in the sense that you don’t know what is actually going on within their personal lives in the story.
I found myself frustrated not knowing if I was on the right path guessing.
I
At one point, in my head, I thought this book was more of a 4 star read until I reached the very end. Just know, it’s not going to end how you think it is!
Thanks so much NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC.
Here I thought “oh, okay I knew I wasn’t too far off from predicting the twist….” Nope. I was wrong. There’s MORE. I loved how on my toes it kept me. The characters were well written, but still confusing in the sense that you don’t know what is actually going on within their personal lives in the story.
I found myself frustrated not knowing if I was on the right path guessing.
I
At one point, in my head, I thought this book was more of a 4 star read until I reached the very end. Just know, it’s not going to end how you think it is!
Thanks so much NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC.
Andrea has just moved to a new neighborhood with her three-year-old son Jack and her husband Terry. Terry has a gambling problem that caused the loss of their home. Their new home is a fixer-upper that belongs to a family friend. Andrea is rather bitter about moving to a new town and living in a fixer-upper. She has some major trust issues, but somehow her new neighbor Gabby is able to put her at ease. Gabby seems to have it all together. She has an immaculate house, delicious snacks, and a teenage son she blogs about frequently. But is Gabby really a good friend or does she have other intentions? When odd things happen, Andrea is unsure if she is imagining it or if Terry’s gambling problem has returned. Will Andrea be able to discover the truth before it’s too late?
I am a huge Nicole Trope fan and this one did not disappoint! While I did figure out some of the twists early on, Trope delivered even more twists I did not see coming. It was a very twisty book. What else do you expect from Trope really? The epilogue was the biggest twist of all—one that you definitely won’t see coming. I highly recommend it to anyone that loves twisty thrillers! 4/5 stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookoutre for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
I am a huge Nicole Trope fan and this one did not disappoint! While I did figure out some of the twists early on, Trope delivered even more twists I did not see coming. It was a very twisty book. What else do you expect from Trope really? The epilogue was the biggest twist of all—one that you definitely won’t see coming. I highly recommend it to anyone that loves twisty thrillers! 4/5 stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookoutre for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
I raced through Nicole Trope’s latest suspenseful psychological thriller, The Stay at Home Mother! As a Mother myself, Andrea’s nightmare is all too real a concern. The part that social media plays in our lives, and the potential pitfalls and dangers are illuminated throughout the pages. While this is a worst case scenario, its excitement is built up because of the potential for this to be a true crime story.
It was a quick and enjoyable read overall. I’d give this a solid 3.5 stars but will round to 4 on GoodReads. If you like books by Freida McFadden, Sally Hepworth or Jeneva Rose - you’ll want to give this a read!
Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for an advanced listen to this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts expressed are my personal opinion.
It was a quick and enjoyable read overall. I’d give this a solid 3.5 stars but will round to 4 on GoodReads. If you like books by Freida McFadden, Sally Hepworth or Jeneva Rose - you’ll want to give this a read!
Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for an advanced listen to this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts expressed are my personal opinion.
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Ever read a book that makes it immediately clear that you’re going to go pick up every other book the author has ever written? This is exactly that kind of book. This story tells the story of Andrea and Gabby, who become friendly after Andrea moves in across the street. Andrea has a toddler and is heavily pregnant with her second, while Gabby has a teenage son.
The book is told in alternating perspectives and does an exquisite job of building tension. The anxiety and uneasiness is present from the beginning and mounts from there, making it clear that something is rapidly about to go very wrong with this surface level friendship of two mothers in a nice suburban neighborhood.
The author did a phenomenal job of keeping me on the edge of my seat! Every time I thought I knew what was happening, I was wrong. The twists are well executed and fresh, the story is well written, and the pacing is just right - not too slow and not too dizzyingly fast. I already look forward to reading her next one!
The book is told in alternating perspectives and does an exquisite job of building tension. The anxiety and uneasiness is present from the beginning and mounts from there, making it clear that something is rapidly about to go very wrong with this surface level friendship of two mothers in a nice suburban neighborhood.
The author did a phenomenal job of keeping me on the edge of my seat! Every time I thought I knew what was happening, I was wrong. The twists are well executed and fresh, the story is well written, and the pacing is just right - not too slow and not too dizzyingly fast. I already look forward to reading her next one!
(Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.)
This is the first book I have read by this author and unfortunately, I was not impressed. It was a VERY slow read and I just couldn't get into it. At about the 50% mark, it started to pick up, and then at the 70% mark, it started to zoom by. The ending was good; it even included a twist in the epilogue. It's just a shame it took so long to get exciting.
This is the first book I have read by this author and unfortunately, I was not impressed. It was a VERY slow read and I just couldn't get into it. At about the 50% mark, it started to pick up, and then at the 70% mark, it started to zoom by. The ending was good; it even included a twist in the epilogue. It's just a shame it took so long to get exciting.