Apples Never Fall is another gem from Liane Moriarty. A Family Saga told in two timelines ,set in Australia ,the Delaney Family are Tennis obsessed but Stan and Joy are now retired and have sold their Tennis School and their four children Amy ,Troy Brooke and Logan are all grown up and doing their own things until suddenly Joy disappears and then the Family cracks begin to appear as the Police seem to think Stan is responsible ! There are plenty of secrets to uncover and rifts to heal .A very enjoyable read .Many thanks to the Publisher ,the Author and NetGalley for my copy in return for an honest review .

Another outstanding book by Liane Moriarty. I loved the Delaney's and loved Joy's devotion to her family and kind heart. When Savannah appears at their door one night, kind Joy takes her in not realizing things are not quite as they first appear. As the story unfolds, secrets from the past come out of the woodwork to bring answers to some of the mysterious happenings. I did not predict the ending.

What a pleasure it always is to get a Liane Moriarty book to read. It’s like a pice of embroidery that looks like a jumble of assorted colours for ages and then all of a sudden you see the beautiful design take shape. Apples never fall is no exception. So many threads that ultimately pull together to the satisfactory ending.
So much of this story I loved but I won’t give any spoilers. I will say that my favourite line in the whole book was “your umpiring was top notch, Jacob” which until you read the book will mean nothing but when you have read it I’m sure you will agree demonstrates perfectly the authors admirable way of pulling our heart strings.

I have always enjoyed Liane Moriartys’ books so was delighted to be given the opportunity to read this arc copy of Apples Never Fall.
The start of the book felt a little slow to begin with but as I continued reading it picked up pace.
They are a very complex family with 4 adult children and when their mum goes missing after having a stranger turn up at the house the complexities and family dynamics start to come to life.
I enjoyed the story and the ending ties up all the ends nicely.
Would make a good film!

When you pick up a Liane Moriarty book you always know you're going to get an enjoyable story, with fun exciting characters, and some mystery thrown in for good luck. True to form Apples Never Fall was everything I had hoped it would be.

We follow a fairly disfunctional family of tennis players, the parents Joy & Stan who have breathed tennis into their children through their own tennis school, and their four adult children who have very much done whatever they can not to follow in their parents footsteps. Joy & Stan retire and suddenly find a bit of a void in what to do with their lives, that is until Savannah shows up on their doorsteps, and a little time later Joy disappears. Is it connected? Their children seem to think it is. And so begins the unraveling of their family as they try to find out what happened to Joy, and try to overcome the judgement that their father might be involved.

The characters in this book are just as rich and as flawed as we have come to expected from Liane Moriarty. I like the fact that there was clearly family traits amongst the siblings but that they're so distinct. And of course, for the best part, I didn't guess any of the twists which is always a nice surprise!

As a side note and I hope not too much of a spoiler, this is the first book I've read where the pandemic has been incorporated in. I found it strange to see it written on the page, but it was done so cleanly, cleverly and beautifully that I really liked it. It kind of felt that it helped ground the book into reality more.

I'm always thrilled to read Liane Moriarty and happy that they're such distinct books and can't wait to read more from her!

Joy and Stan, do we ever truly know who we live with, marry and have a family with. The hurt that is unknowingly inflicted over the years together. The secrets that remain hidden until somebody seeking revenge appears.

If you like an intelligently written novel full of mystery and suspense, then this is the one for you. Joy and Stan Delaney reach retirement age, after running a highly successful tennis coaching school for decades, and suddenly find themselves plunged into unanticipated danger and distress when they generously open their home to a hurting yet helpful stranger.

Savannah cooks and cleans like a dream and seamlessly inveigles her way into their home and family as if she’s been there for years. Joy and Stan’s fiercely competitive adult children, who were all potential tennis champions, have their own personal struggles, so they don’t take too kindly to the stranger in their midst.

They cannot fully trust she is who she says she is. Because Savannah is a chameleon, prone to altering her persona and speech to suit who she is with. Joy is deeply in her thrall and revels in her domestic skills, but her children’s suspicions eventually begin to gnaw at her peace of mind.

And then Joy goes missing. Her new bike is found abandoned yet she is nowhere in sight. Happening just after a row with her husband, the subsequent police investigation seems to point the finger at him as the likeliest culprit in her mysterious disappearance and possible death.

Their family swing from speculation to denial and doubt as to Stan’s innocence, taking it upon themselves to investigate Savannah’s background and the veracity of her claims. She remains something of an enigma throughout even as her background issues eventually come to light.

This engaging story, laced with wit and mounting tension, and told in parallel timelines, reveals a masterful grasp of plot. Moriarty excels in keeping us guessing with many twists and turns. What has happened to Joy? Who is responsible? Will she return?

And if she does, can past secrets be forgiven and her relationship with her husband and family be restored? I loved it, including the unfinished proverbial saying in the title, which has significance in the book. Grateful thanks to Michael Joseph/Penguin and NetGalley for the ARC.

Compelling. One of those books that keeps you on your toes, the true meaning of a page-turner.

The author builds her characters with love and pride, adorning them with characteristics that bring meaning to the things that happen to them. Family life, sibling rivalry and dynamics, depleted ambition, disappointing love;this is real life. None of these characters were wholly likeable and that was wonderful.

I would highly recommend this captivating story as Moriarty never disappoints.

Apples Never Fall will make Liane Moriarty's legions of fans very happy. I have enjoyed some but not all her books. This one is one of her better ones. Set in Australia it is about the Delaney family dynamics and their passion for tennis.

When Joy Delaney disappears from home her husband Stan and adult children are mystified. It is so out of character for her to do anything without letting them know and she has even left without taking her phone. Her children suspect Stan of being involved and cannot decide whether to tell the police of their suspicions or not.

The novel goes back and forth from when Joy and Stan, who have retired from being top class tennis coaches, take in Savannah, a young homeless girl, and the repercussions of their actions in the present time of Joy's disappearance.

Excellently drawn characters, in particular, Joy. Highly recommend it if you love Lianne Moriarty. You won't be disappointed and it would make a fabulous film/TV series. Many thanks to NetGalley and Penguin/Michael JosephUK for the opportunity to read and review Apples Never Fall.

I really enjoyed this book. It was a great storyline with excellent characters. I would highly recommend this book as it was a great read.

I can’t believe I have had the pleasure of watching Liane Moriarty’s “Nine Perfect Strangers” whilst reading her next book: Apples Never Fall.

Having loved the author’s previous work, I was so excited to be granted an advanced reading copy of this and it did not disappoint. In fact, I think it might be her best book yet.

There’s a real sense of foreboding throughout the novel and the tension really builds as we see each of the characters unfold and unravel. Moriarty has a real skill for skewering individuals - she so clearly observes and writes about people I feel I know, particularly as an ex-Sydneysider. The chasing of money, the subtle and not-so-subtle sexism and racism that sneaks into conversation, the constant one-upping, the obsession with sports and sports personalities. She mixes that with an observation of everyday banality and it’s a mix that really works.

I would highly recommend this to those who love Liane Moriarty’s work and for those who haven’t yet started: begin here.

Many thanks to NetGalley, the publishers and the author for an ARC of this novel.

I have read a number of books by Liane Moriarty and enjoy them all. This book does not disappoint. The story of a tennis family evolves over several time lines and nothing is as it seems. When the mother disappears without trace the children have no idea how the family dynamics have changed over time. A well written book, a bit of a slow burner that gradually draws you in.
Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Michael Joseph UK for the advance copy of this book.

Thank you to the publisher for letting me read this book prior to publication. I am a really big fan of Liane Moriarty and this book did not disappoint.
It was an engrossing read to discover the Delaney family. Stan and his wife Joy and their four adult children Amy, Logan, Troy and Brooke. Tennis is at the core of their family. They all played and Stan and Joy have just sold their tennis school. One day though Joy disappears and suspicions arise as to what has happened to her, as it is completely out of character for her to do this. There are so many nuances and subtleties to the story that bring the reader in. I loved the tennis angle, also the fact that it is set in Sydney as well.

Another brilliant book from Liane Moriarty. Great story line, compelling characters and a more than satisfactory conclusion, such a joy to read. Of course, with a book of this calibre the characters become people you car about and miss when when you've finished the book. An absolute must read!

My thanks to Netgalley for my copy of Apples Never Fall.

This was a very long story, based in Australia, about some dysfunctional families and how their choices and behaviour affected their and their families lives...Some interesting characters and an almost completed story line, Left the end to your imagination.

Moriarty does it again - Apples Never Fall is full of family drama, buried secrets and a missing person. On the surface the Delaneys are the golden couple of their tennis circle, but you never know what life is like behind closed doors - what secrets do they hold, and what won't they reveal to each other? A book of relationships, of complicated familial love and the lengths you go to to protect the ones you love. A really great read with brilliant characters - loved it!

Oh how I love Australian writer Liane Moriarty. One of my all time favourite books is What Alice Forgot, so when I hear about a new book coming the excitement builds. Apples Never Fall had all the ingredients of another hit and she nailed it once again. I hope this one will also been made into a series, I would love to see this on the screen.

Meet the Delaney family - Stan, Joy and their 4 adult children - Loga, Brooke, Troy and Amy. The family used to run a successful tennis academy until recently and now Joy and Stan are retired. All the kids grew up playing tennis to please their parents but did they really want to? As with every family there are secrets, lies, resentment and lots of love. Sibling rivalry is a big part of this family drama. It is funny, emotional and real. I love how the author tugs at the heart strings and brings her characters to life.

When Joy goes missing without a trace, no note and her bike discarded, the family is worried. It is not like Joy to not call, not answer her phone. But the siblings know that their father will be the prime suspect - it is always the husband right! We learn about the family in the now and flashbacks to the past. And who is Savannah and how does she fit into all of this?

Liane Moriarty fans will love this story, set in my hometown. Full of drama and laughs, it is one not to miss.

Thanks to Michael Joseph for my advanced copy of this book to read.

Liane Moriarty is one of those authors you know you can trust, you don't need to read the back, you can just read and enjoy.
Having said that, if I hadn't already discovered Moriarty I would have wanted to read this book based on the description. The characters feel very real, there's that brilliant building feeling of something or somebody being off, but you're never quite sure what or who.
I didn't see the twists and turns coming and enjoyed going along for the ride. I missed half the characters when I finished, and wondered what happened to those I didn't warm to quite so much...
Highly recommended!

I really enjoyed this book. Joy and Stan have been married for 50 years and have 4 grown up children. So when Joy disappears, seemingly without trace, the family are naturally worried. And now the police think Stan had something to do with her disappearance. This is a great story of family secrets and relationships. I thoroughly recommend this book. Thanks to NetGalley for a preview copy.
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Although I haven't read all of Liane Moriarty's books, I always enjoy her titles when I do pick them up and this one was no exception. In a way, this is testament to her writing, as this is about a tennis family, a sport which I find deadly dull.

Stan and Joy Delaney are retired now, but were well known for running a tennis school, in which they had a lot of success - including creating one world famous player, Harry Haddad, who dropped Stan, rather unexpectedly, as his coach, before going on to success. Stan and Joy are quite bored by retirement and Joy is hoping that one of her four, adult children, will provide her with a grandchild soon - but there is little hope of that. Amy is the eldest and known to have had her mental health struggles, while sister, Brooke, the youngest, has separated from her husband and her time is taken up by her new physiotherapy practice. The sons are Troy, a divorced, successful businessman, and teacher, Logan who has also split up with his long term girlfriend.

One night, a young woman, named Savannah, turns up at Stan and Joy's house and bangs at the door. She claims to have left her apartment after an incident with her boyfriend and chose their house at random, unsure what to do, or where to go. Joy, full of maternal love, takes her in and they offer her a spare room. Before the Delaney children know where they are, Savannah has moved in, but where did she come from, what are her motives and was her arrival really by chance? When Joy goes missing, the storyline moves between past and present, including the investigation into what happened to Joy, who sent a text to say she was going 'off grid,' but suspicion in the neighbourhood is running wild.

The characters in this book are excellently written. I liked the interactions between the Delaney siblings and I enjoyed Savannah, who suspiciously quickly makes herself indispensable, but whose motives are obviously suspect. Stan and Joy are also well written, as are the various people who knew them - many of whom can't help wondering how perfect their marriage really was? I have to say that the characters worked better for me than the plot, but, overall, a really enjoyable read. I received a copy of this book from the publisher, via NetGalley, for review.