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Little Whispers

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Sorry to say I was slightly disappointed in this book. Not as good as her other books in my opinion.
I think Net Galley and HQN for providing this ARC for me to read.
I had trouble getting started in this book. I stuck with it and it made sense in the end. Just not a book I can recommend highly.

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Thanks Netgalley and the Publisher. Not sure what to review about this book really as can honestly say it had no impression on me at all

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Thankyou to NetGalley, Bookouture and the author, K L Slater, for the opportunity to read an advanced readers copy of Little Whispers in exchange for an honest and unbiased opinion.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I was hooked from the start.
The storyline was well thought out and written. The characters are compelling and you find yourself being drawn into their lives.
Worth a read

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Was an overall good book. Seemed to take awhile to get into what was really going on and almost gave up on it. The ending brought it all together and glad I stuck with it. The characters were likeable. Not the best I've read from thus author.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an early release of this book.

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I have always loved KL slaters books, i was so glad to be aproved to review this book. i got reading streight away. all i can say is wow! her best book yet! such a brilliant range of characters, and a brilliant little twist near the end! i red this in one sitting. can't wait for the next.

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Another excellent book by this author. A stand alone novel which keeps you guessing until the end!!!

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A very interesting premise, a mix of characters, a little intrigue, and a terrible secret that spans decades and still has the power to wound. This book was indeed a page turning mystery.

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Llittle Whispers by KL Slater is a domestic suspense novel taking place in England. Janey is excited when her husband, Isaac, receives an offer for a new job with a huge salary increase. The new job will require them to move to a posh street, Buckingham Crescent. Upon moving into their new home, which is much larger than anything they've dreamed of living in, Janey gets to know the other moms on the street, Edie, Tanya, and Kyoko. Each of these ladies is elegant, wealthy, and a fellow mom at the school Janey's son has transferred to.

Janey grows close to one of the moms, Tanya, and confesses a dark family secret to her one night after too much alcohol. Tanya vows to keep her secret, however threatens Janey that she will expose it when Janey witnesses Tanya's teenage daughter, Angel, participating in some questionable behavior that has a connection to a murder in the area. Will Janey get to the bottom of what Angel is up to? And why is her own husband acting to strange? On Buckingham Crescent nothing is as it seems.

I enjoyed this book and found it easy to get into. One issue however, is I felt it dragged a bit in the middle. Particularly when they kept hinting about "big secrets" and sketchy behavior but pulling a bait-and-switch and not revealing the secrets to the reader. For example., the novel is told from Janey's POV however it will skip over details of Janey's secret for much of the book, which got frustrating after it happened a couple of times. Also, there is a lot of details of Janey going to work, going shopping, etc. which serve for some character development but begin to drag about halfway through the book when you just want to find out the twists/secrets.

I did not predict all the twists and was surprised at the ending - so that was great! Overall, this was an easy book to get sucked into and you will want to finish it quickly to find out what everyone is hiding!

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Kim is an incredibly talented writer. In a relatively short space of time, she’s written novel after novel and each one has been brilliant! Her characters are well researched and well written, the sort lines have great twists. Can’t wait for your next one Kim!

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Wow, Wow, Wow! This was a perfect read!!! I loved feeling like the characters were real and I was there with the women. I’m not too sure about the other main part of the story but it came to a nice close at the end. I really Enjoyed this fast paced book. Thank you Net Galley and Bookouture for another winner by K. L. Slater.

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Thank you Netgalley and Bookouture for my arc of Little Whispers by K.L. Slater (Pub Date: May 21, 2020)

I will give this book a 4.5/5 stars

A story about people being controlled and burdened by unfortunate secrets and to be careful who you trust. Each chapter made me want to read more and it’s hard to put it down. I assumed wrong on who’s the real antagonist on this story but I wasn’t surprise either when it was revealed. The story shows the extension of what a parent is willing to do to ensure their children wont have to go through hardships even if their ways is not good. The story also gave perfect example on being careful in trusting people and it will always be least person you think that cares who will help you in the end. I really enjoyed reading this book. It’s thrilling and wonderfully written.

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Little Whispers by K.L. Slater was the first book I read by this author but certainly not the last. Thank you to @NetGalley, @klslaterauthor, and @bookouture for an advanced readers copy in exchange for an honest review. This book is about Janey, Isaac, and their son moving to a posh part of town called Buckingham Crescent shortly after Janey’s mother passed away. Before dying, Janey’s mother had confided in her about a terrible family secret.

In the new town, Janey meets an exclusive clique of moms at her son’s school and soon becomes part of their inner circle. She gets particularly close to Tanya, the kind of woman Janey always wished to befriend. One booze-filled afternoon, Janey opens up to Tanya about the family secret her mother had shared with her while on her deathbed. Little does she know that a series of events will unfold and Tanya will hold the secret over Janey’s head.

This was an enjoyable read for me. I would say the real action started at the 60% mark, and the first half of the book was relatively relaxed. I was beginning to wonder when things would start getting hectic as the synopsis had mentioned, but I didn’t mind it either because the author’s writing was quite fun. I honestly couldn’t help but get wrapped up in the world of Buckingham Crescent moms. K.L. Slater knows how to keep the reader engaged and interested even when the plot is light. However, when things took off, they *really* took off. After the halfway mark, I was reading anxiously with bated breath. I was so impressed with the ending and the way everything in the story was woven together. It was a truly shocking ending, and one I actually read twice because I was so surprised by it.

If you have read other books by K.L. Slater, please let me know in the comments below because I’m now a fan and would like to read the rest of them! I can’t believe I was sitting on this for so long. Definitely pick this book up if you’re game for an entertaining read.

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I love this author and her ability to draw me in and keep me so engrossed that I don't want to put the book down even for a second. A very addictive and twisted read. I Highly recommend!

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This is the first K L Slater book I have read and I really enjoyed it. I found it fast paced and a great read. Thank you for the advanced copy.

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Another suspenseful great book from K.L. Slater. It is full of twists and turns and will keep you on the edge of your seat from the very first page. Definitely recommend for an intense great thriller!
Thank you to netgalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

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Be careful who you tell your secrets to!!!
Janet, her husband Issac and son Rowan move to an upmarket area in West Bridgford, near Nottingham from their little semi. Issac has a new much better paid job and their life is looking up after the death of Janet’s mother. She left Janet with a secret before she passed away. Janet tells one of her new friends, Tanya, the secret.
Things seem to go well in their new home but soo go awry. Issac’s job adoesn’t turn out as she expected- it seems he has been lying to her and is in deep trouble.
Who can she trust and who can’t she?

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I really enjoy KL Slater books so looked forward to getting stuck into this. It was a good thriller but seemed to be a lot of threads going on and it seemed to be a shame that some of them weren't followed through though admittedly they may not have added to the story much....

It was an ok read to get me through a weekend - wouldn't be in a super rush to recommend this but equally wouldn't tell people to avoid it!

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Rating: 3.5 rounded up.

After having read Single by K. L. Slater, I was really excited to delve into Little Whispers and was not disappointed. This book instantly reminded me of Big Little Lies. (I haven't read the book but I've watched the show.)

The story begins with Janey's mother telling her a secret before she dies. We don't find out until the end what the secret is but we see Janey struggling with it as the story progresses. Her husband, Isaac has secured a new job with a high salary which makes it possible for them to move to a high-end neighbourhood, Buckingham Crescent in West Bridgford, Nottingham. Janey's son Rowan starts to attend the school there which leads to her meeting the other 'Buckingham mums', Tanya, Edie and Ky. They form a perfect clique and spend time together gossiping and shopping. A lot of ominous warning signs are ignored by Janey and she drunkenly confides her secret in Tanya who promises not to tell anyone. With Isaac acting strangely and the fear that her secret could be revealed to the world any day, Janey's new life seems more and more like a curse.

I finished this book in a day because I couldn't stop reading. That's one thing about K. L. Slater's stories—they're rightly called unputdownable on the cover. If I'm being honest, the reveal and the story as a whole aren't that great but her style of writing and the drama surrounding each character makes it really gripping and enjoyable.

If you've enjoyed Slater's works in the past, I would definitely recommend this one!

[I'd like to thank NetGalley, Bookouture and K. L. Slater for this ARC.]

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I just finished Little Whispers and really enjoyed it from beginning to end! I can usually work out who did what but Slater did a fantastic job of keeping everything under wraps until the end! I couldn’t figure anything out but really loved the writing style.
Janey is relatable and likable. We all want to fit in and have the approval of school moms.
Isaac was shady from the get go but I still never guessed exactly what he was up to!
I know a few Tanyas, a few Kyokos, and a few Edies and I could absolutely put faces to their characters.
Overall, Little Whispers was a great read and I would definitely recommend it!

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This book is crazy! Crazy good! Another winner by K.L. Slater. Janey and her family have moved to the Crescent. Isaac, her husband, has scored the job of a lifetime and things are looking up for them and their son, Rowan. But as Janey befriends the neighborhood moms, she soon learns that people may not be who they seem. In fact, she lets her guard down to the wrong person one day, telling a family secret that will start the wheels turning. In this book of lies, deception, and designer shoes, Janey must stop her life from becoming completely undone. This book is a page-turner. Fast-paced and ready to go in any direction at the snap of a finger. The reader knows that there is a secret, however, the secret does not get revealed until towards the end of the book which makes it even more suspenseful. And what is in that box Janey's mother gave to her on her deathbed? You'll never guess.

Thank you to Netgalley, K.L. Slater, and Bookouture for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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