Fantastic I loved everything about it it was gripping I love the mental health side of things and that you think you know somebody but you really don’t it wasn’t what I was expecting at all and had so many twists and turns

Have you ever read a book that even though it's a thriller it doesn't feel like one? This one a living proof. It's like I'm walking to someone else true story. Apart from it's being a fictional character. It remains true to the real world - what actually, critically happened to our society today. Also, you must realize it by now that I extremely love cleanliness even if in the world of a thriller. I need to give a credit to the author as it takes effort to make sure your book can be read even by an underage. It also proofs that you really don't need to Insert all those X-rated scenes or foul language to make a point of how good the book is in order to pull the reader in.

Back to the novel. It's seriously one gripping, twisted with unpredictable characters and storyline. I kid you not. As for the early pages, my mind was somewhere else and it takes me slow to get into the story and I wondered what's with that. But then, things start to get chaotic. I mean what could go wrong with a sleepover?? And when it does, it's every mother's nightmare. I don't expect things could turn the way it turns out. I'm mad you know, I feel like slapping the one at fault.

It feels so unbelievable but it could happen and already does. It makes me extremely awful to know that as a parent there are so many things that we might not acknowledge with our children, their world, who they friend with, and what they do on a daily basis. And I pray so that as a parent, we'll come to understand the right way to be a parent so that kids feel open to us at anything they wanted.

Every once in a while a book comes along that grabs your attention from the very first line and you know you won't put it down until you reach the end. This is one such book. The prologue drew me in and then the run up to the sleepover really racked up the tension. I knew something was going to go wrong but waiting to see what it was left me breathless. On top of all that the author managed to keep the identity of the perpetrator secret until almost the very last line. Every time I was sure I knew who the assailant was the story took another twist and left me clueless. I can't recommend this book highly enough.

A sincere thank you to the publisher, author and Netgalley for providing me with an ebook copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

This is not my usual genre, I’m more into romance stories and girlie books therefore am extremely pleased and grateful to them for opening up my mind to something totally different.

I enjoyed this very much. 4 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Thus was a thrilling & unique read which I could not put down. Full of twists & I would recommend this to anyone,

Thanks to Little, Brown Book Group UK and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
#TheSleepover #NetGalley

This edgy, well-crafted thriller from Samantha King was a riveting read. Intense and twisty, 'The Sleepover' is certainly one of those books that will keep you one the edge-of-your-seat. I was hooked from the get-go. The story revolves around mother and son, Izzy and 12 year old Nick. Nick's adolescence has not been an easy one. Until then, bullied and isolated, the darkness of young Nick's existence is offered a reprieve in the form of, you guessed it, a sleepover. The reprieve is a temporary one, however, because when Izzy returns the next morning to collect Nick... he's gone. Where, and with whom? Well, I thought I had the answer to that one but lets just say I couldn't have been more wrong!. As well as the twisty plot, however, I was awestruck by King's ability to maintain the tension of Nick and Izzy's predicament throughout the book. Suspense oozes from every page, and what I can only describe as an all pervading darkness that ripples through the narrative as a whole. It never lets up. For one minute. I devoured this overtly suspenseful novel in one sitting. Gripping stuff.

This is the first book I’ve read by this author and won’t be the last..
It caught me from the beginning and kept me reading until the early hours.
A great read for thriller fans.

Izzy is the extremely overprotective mother of 12 year old Nick. Nick was bullied and beaten 12 months earlier and he has begged to go to a sleepover. Her marriage has broken down and Craig is asking to see Nick, who is his stepson. Izzy relents and Nick does go to the sleepover and it’s the worst mistake as he doesn’t come home the next day.
Being the mum of an 11 year old I could only imagine the pain and emotions that Izzy went through which I think made me enjoy the book more having those feelings. Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for this arc in exchange for my honest review.

Gripping and unputdownable are two words I would use to describe this book. However, I was slightly disappointed that after the incident with Nick, more events took place. I feel it would’ve been sufficient without these.
Overall though this has been a good read. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Really gripping read! I felt Izzy's feeling come through the page at me, and couldn't put the book down until I had finished it. Fantastic and I will be looking forward to reading more from this author

The sleepover is a gripping book that had me hooked and wanting to know the outcome, this is definitely a recommended read.

This story in the book is wonderful
It belongs to everyone
Izzy is Nicks Mum and she lets him go and have a sleepover with his friends
But it doesn’t feel right to Izzy
It doesn’t feel ok when she goes to house and gets Nick and it’s there that he has gone missing
You’ll have to read it to find out
I had an ARC

Wow, what a thrilling read! Thanks to netgalley for the ARC of this entertaining, gripping read. I really enjoyed the book, and can't wait to read some more by a very talented author! Recommended.

A story of a missing child but with a unique spin. Lots of twists and turns and red herrings. A dark read with social media at its worst. A little eratic at the end but a good read.

great read !when a teenager goes missing during a sleepover at his friends house it unveils a nest of bullying online and in real life .

Exciting tense thriller that you won’t be able to put down. This book will leave unanswered questions and make you change your mind about whodunnit till the end. Definitely recommend.

I enjoyed this insightful thriller very much. The storyline flows at a great pace, and the characters are well fleshed out. Highly recommended!

I really enjoyed this book, it created such a rollercoaster of emotions and playing on a mother’s worst fears it kept me on the edge of my seat.
It moved at a good pace and even when I thought I knew “who dunnit” several times, this kept me guessing right up until the end.
There were a couple of times where I thought the plot was a little confusing and I had to re-read and think about how the jigsaw pieces fitted together, but overall this was an excellent read and I would highly recommend it. I rated it a strong 4⭐️.

Thank you NetGalley for this advanced copy. The cover of this book really drew me in. The title fits, however I don't feel like a picture of a teddy bear is appropriate for 12 year olds. If the picture wasn't so good, i'm not sure I would have requested the book. That being said, it did have good suspense and held my attention for the most part. I didn't like the ending. I feel the book could have been better, but overall I would suggest it.

★★★ 3.5 stars

My first book by Samantha King, THE SLEEPOVER is every parent's worst nightmare. Your child goes to a sleepover and you return to collect him the next morning only to find he isn't there! His friends aren't saying anything, the mother is oblivious and you're pulling your hair out racking your brains thinking where your child could possibly be!

This is what happens to Izzy Brooke and her 12 year old son Nick.

Izzy has always been protective of her son ever since he was born, particularly after returning home one afternoon when, nearing the end of her pregnancy, she found the love of her life and father of her unborn child had hanged himself. Despite her grief she vowed to be the best mother she could be to her son and protect him at all costs. But Nick needed a father and so with the help of her best friend Katie, Izzy joined a dating site and met Craig who she later married. Craig was a good step-father to Nick. He loved him like he was his own flesh and blood, and he adored Izzy.

Then a year ago, Nick was brutally attacked by bullies when he decided to walk to school by himself. It was this incident that divided the once happy family with accusations flying, resulting in Craig leaving the family home. And it was Izzy and Nick once more.

Now a year later to the day, it is Friday the 13th and Nick is pleading with his mum to allow him to go to his best friend Adrian's house for a sleepover. Still reeling from Craig's accusations last year and her guilt at not protecting her son enough, Izzy is reluctant to let him go. But this is a new school and these are new friends. What could go wrong?

Finally relenting, she drops him off and arranges to collect him the following morning. But the next day when she arrives, all her nightmares have become reality when it is discovered that Nick isn't there. Overcome with guilt once again and telling herself she knew this was a bad idea, Izzy is frantic with worry. She questions each of the boys there but they claim to know nothing. Nick was there when they went to sleep...and when they woke he was gone.

The police are called and Izzy's ex, Craig, arrives with everyone turning over thoughts and possibilities while the three boys sat there white with shock. Where could Nick have gone in the middle of the night? And why would he leave the sleepover he was so desperate to attend, leaving all his belongings behind? It didn't make sense.

And then a body is found in the Thames...

Questions arise and fingers are pointed as we are thrown different scenarios and red herrings to throw us off the scent as Izzy searches for the truth about what happened to her son. As the reader, we suspect just about everyone along the way as the story threw us twist after twist!

The story is gripping from the beginning though it slows down in pace for most of the way until the penultimate finale delivering a few shocks, whilst remaining compelling throughout.

A cautionary tale, THE SLEEPOVER covers a variety of topics every parent should be aware of - bullying, peer pressure, the social media influence, secrets and duplicitous behaviour.

The final twist, when it came, was shocking but I had admittedly anticipated it just prior to its reveal. A twisted psychopathic tale, THE SLEEPOVER is a tense and taut thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat as you try to pick your way through the ever growing list of suspects. Even at the end, you are still questioning just who is really behind it!

THE SLEEPOVER is an engaging read I recommend to fans of psychological thrillers

I would like to thank #SamanthaKing, #NetGalley and #LittleBrownBookGroupUK for an ARC of #TheSleepover in exchange for an honest review.