Overall, I enjoyed this! It was a little slow at first and parts were predictable but it was very well written and I enjoyed reading it! Loved the twists

I look forward to reading more from this author!

Thank you to the author, publisher, and netgalley for the ARC!

This was a decent read, though I found it a little boring and repetitive at times, despite the murderous content. The story centers on Camille, who learns that other ex-girlfriends of her boyfriend from university are dying in suspicious ways. She is sure that her ex is killing them and that she’s next, but no one is taking her seriously.

The premise of the book is really good and there are some definite creepy parts throughout, but I did feel that sometimes Camille’s inner monologue pulled me from the excitement, and there were parts that were repetitive. I figured out what was really going on pretty early in the book, but it was satisfying to be proven right, and the reveal also came with an unexpected twist. The ending of the book worked and tied up loose ends well.

Overall, I thought this was a decent read but maybe could do with a little more editing to keep the pace up. Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Camille Fletcher is a hopeful writer trying to make her mark in the world after finishing university. When a former friend of hers suddenly dies under tragic circumstances, Camille is left stunned. But as more women begin to die—each somehow linked to Camille’s ex-boyfriend—she starts to see a pattern. Despite the police ruling out foul play and insisting it’s all just unfortunate coincidences, Camille suspects otherwise. She may know more than they think. Can she uncover the truth, or is she destined to be the next victim?

The Ex is one of those thrillers that uses familiar tropes but still manages to entertain and hold your attention. Although it starts off a bit slow, the pacing improves and the suspense builds steadily throughout. Camille is a flawed character, but one I was fully behind.

There were a few aspects I wasn’t keen on—some parts felt repetitive and a couple of the twists were a bit predictable. However, that’s often the case with thrillers, and it didn’t take away too much from the overall experience.

In the end, The Ex is a fast-paced, engaging domestic thriller that I’d recommend to fans of Freida McFadden, Daniel Hurst, and Nicole Trope.

Big thanks to NetGalley, M.I. Hattersley, and the publishers for the ARC!

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this arc. Very well written characters and a great plot. I was kept from chores, I needed to know what would happen!

An ok read for me.
Some twists and drama but a little predictable.
I picked up and put down several times whilst reading something else i was enjoying more.
Sorry for the negativity but it just didn't do it for me.
My thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my copy.

Wtfff did I just read is how I am feeling after reading this it was such a page turner omgggg I enjoyed this book

The Ex is about Camille, who thinks her ex is a serial killer. Of course the police think she's making things up in her head. Is she getting too close to the truth?

This was an excellent read with the right amount of gritty suspense, twists, and some very shocking moments.

A solid 5-star read!

Aspiring writer, Camille Fletcher is struggling to get by in the world after leaving university. But she has no idea how hard things are going to get.... First an old friend dies in tragic circumstances. Then another girl. And another. The police say there are no suspicious circumstances, they don't see a link. But what if there was a link? What if the rumours are true, what if her ex-boyfriend was responsible? When does she stop dismissing the rumours as the work of internet trolls and start believing them? Because the police don't know what Camille knows... good book! This book had great suspense, murder, mystery, intrigue, and a few jaw dropping moments! The story was very interesting! I definitely recommend reading this book! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

This is a great quick beach read.

Punchy, good pacing and very easy to follow. It does however come with the caveat that you will work it all out very early on. Nonetheless, perfect to read while lazing around and not taxing.

The Ex by M.I. Hattersley was an entertaining and amazing story.
This book will keep you intrigued to the very end! Written with great care to detail and characterization. Kept me entertained through the whole story. It was so interesting I couldn't put it down. I read the book in one day.

Camille Fletcher is an aspiring writer just trying to make it in the world after University. When an old friend of hers dies tragically, Camille is shocked. But when another girl dies, and then another, Camille is starting to see a connection. All of the women who have died were involved at some point with her ex-boyfriend. The police insist there is no foul play and these are all just tragic coincidences, Camille knows more than they do. Can she get to the bottom of this story or is she the next ex to die?

The Ex is one of those thrillers that while it is a commonly used trope in the thriller world, it is still interesting and kept me engaged. The pacing is pretty steady after a slower start and the tension builds nicely throughout. Camille is definitely flawed but I was 100% rooting for her. A couple of things that I didn't particularly like? It felt like there was some repetitive parts that weren't really necessary. Also a couple of the twists were a bit predictable but I have read a ton of thrillers so it's hard to find something that is completely unheard of for me. Overall, The Ex was a quick, fast-paced, domestic thriller that I would recommend for fans of Freida McFadden, Daniel Hurst, and Nicole Trope!

Thank you so much to NetGalley, M.I. Hattersley, and Embla Books for this ARC! Publication date is July 10th 2025.

Camille is an aspiring blogger and freelance journalist who hears about the tragic death of an old college friend. But this friend used to date Camille’s ex boyfriend Mark. Then, some days later another ex of Marks is dead, then another. But the police don’t believe these deaths are suspicious or linked but Camille is convinced otherwise. Then to add to add to her worries, Camille feels she’s being followed and is concerned she’ll be targeted next. Together with her housemate Anthony, and another Ex girlfriend, Lucy, they set out to uncover the truth. A brilliant page turner which I read in one sitting. Highly recommended. Thanks to the publisher and author for an ARC in exchange for an honest review

3.5/5 this was pretty dang good!

This follows Camille who thinks that a serial killer is killing off her current boyfriend's ex-girlfriends...and she is afraid that she might be on the kill list. And the real kicker is that the police believe these deaths are all coincidental accidents or suicides.

Yes, some elements of this book were a bit repetitive and predictable, but once you've read enough thrillers, I find that can happen.

This was a fast-paced thriller that was entertaining from the start, it almost reminded me of Freida McFadden's The Boyfriend. If you like that book, I think you'd like this one.

I really enjoyed this, I think the only reason I'm giving it a 3.5/5 instead of a 4/5 is because of how repetitive it was at times. But due to how much I enjoyed this, I will definitely be checking out more books by this author! And I think that's always a good sign and one of the best compliments an author can get!

Thanks to NetGalley for the e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review! My Goodreads review is up and my TikTok (Zoe_Lipman) review will be up at the end of the month with my monthly reading wrap-up.

what a brilliant and unique story to tell. and a intriguing one right from the get go. you get right into the depth of the story and characters. you are in, you are feeling it, you are needing to know more and what comes next. but also manage to feel the slight build of unease. and as you get more hooked the more unease and angst you start to feel. you not only have to try and figure out who but also more the why. and i had my suspicions.
i really get these books, they get in my head especially when there is a character who isn't believed so who do they turn to?and in this case not even the police believe her or that she is in danger.
this is a clever book with a great plot. i really enjoyed it and definitely got stuck in. the ending was a brilliant end to my read and spot on.

This is a book about a woman Camille Fletcher. Is her ex boyfriend responsible for these women's deaths? Camille aspires to be a writer. This story she finds herself embroiled in may not have a happy ending. Does she want to know the truth? Do you? Keep reading and find out.