Wasn’t really a fan of This story. I would like to thank netgalley for the opportunity to read but it wasn’t my cup of tea.

Thank you Netgalley, Head of Zeus and Claire S. Lewis for this ARC

This book was a quick and easy read and I enjoyed the ending. I found the main characters hard to connect to however the journey was great and I loved the dual timeline and multiple POV mixed in with Matt's manuscript writing.

I did feel like I needed more from this book as it didn't hook me however was still an enjoyable read!

Thank you!!

★★ 2.5 stars

I admit, what initially drew me to this book was its title and its cover. There is something relaxing and refreshing about a pool...and an infinity pool is just the ultimate of luxuries. Apart from that, I had to question myself what else - besides my dream of swimming in an infinity pool - drew me to this book? Because the premise was moderately intriguing, with the storyline only marginally so. I have to be honest though...THE INFINITY POOL started out with promise. But then what happened?

The story begins in London in the midst of the COVID pandemic. Danielle is fed up with her humdrum life as an entertainment and media lawyer, which all but dried up thanks to the pandemic, and returns home to boyfriend Matt lounging on the couch in front of a football rerun. Despite having seen it before, he can't drag his eyes away from the screen for a second. Nor can he load the dishwasher or do anything remotely domestic while Danielle is at work. But Matt is a writer...or a wannabe writer, more like. He spends his time editing for a publishing company whilst trying to come up with the perfect story of his own to publish.

And then an official letter from Italy arrives. Matt has inherited a farmhouse, vineyard and olive grove in Tuscany. Danielle is ecstatic. So much so, she takes a voluntary redundancy, sells her one bed flat and they pack up their lives and move to Italy. But her dream and their reality are two different things. And upon arriving at the Tuscan farmhouse, Danielle discovers that she may have been a little too hasty in chucking her life away in London for a derelict old farmhouse, overgrown vineyard and algae infested pool. Danielle dreams of ripping up the ancient pool and putting in an infinity pool, overlooking the Tuscan countryside to compliment the panoramic view. But there is more to this place than the eye can see.

As Danielle becomes a little too obsessed with renovating the property she soon discovers that the pool holds a deep dark secret of its own. What is Matt not telling her? And what secrets is the book he's writing also holding?

THE INFINITY POOL is a slow burn that is a relatively quick read despite its slow pace. I finished it in an evening but it's not a memorable story that will stay with me and none of the characters were incredibly likeable. Danielle was a little too eager to swap her safe existing life for a fantasy that could end up costing her her life. Matt was shifty to say the least. I didn't like or trust him from the moment I met him. I wasn't sure about Antonio but he did seem to lurk an awful lot.

The story unfolds through Danielle's narrative with alternating chapters peppered throughout about "The Hitchhiker". It didn't take long to join the respective dots for the intervening chapters as it was fairly predictable and easy to figure out. But that never detracts my enjoyment of a good story. The slowish pace and the unrelateable characters, not to mention the somewhat far fetched backstory that jumped all over the place, is what let it down. I found myself struggling to maintain interest and by the end, I've already forgotten how it ended. That's how memorable I found it.

I wanted to love THE INFINITY POOL but I just couldn't. The pace never really picked up and the story just sort of petered out into something far fetched that ended up with rushed conclusion. I think the point of this infinity pool was to drown oneself in it because the story certainly doesn't hold enough interest.

I would like to thank #ClaireSLewis, #Netgalley, #HeadOfZeus for an ARC of #TheInfinityPool in exchange for an honest review.

This review appears on my blog at https://stinathebookaholic.blogspot.com/.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest feedback. This book started out great! Very suspenseful and very atmospheric. I have not read too many books set during the COVID 19 pandemic, so I found it interesting reading about the lockdown after experiencing it firsthand so recently. The descriptions of Italy were also stunning - you really feel like you are there in the wind or the heat or the sunset. I enjoyed the alternating chapters and did not expect what was revealed as how they relate to one another. But! The character of Matt is horrible. Not one redeeming quality - basically emotionally abusive to Danielle. So I found myself thinking for pretty much the entire book, why is she with him, and hoping that some twist would be that she leaves. Also, it is not until more than 90% through that the ending climax/ big reveal starts. I noticed how far along I was in the book and wondered how anything would be resolved. Well, it wasn't! I did not find the ending to settle anything and was left with questions which I do not enjoy at the end of a book.

The Infinity Pool is a slow burner at the beginning but once you get into it and the twists and turns start coming it does not disappoint. I really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Head of Zeus for my ARC.

Danielle and her boyfriend, Matteo are struggling as they navigate living in a cramped flat in London at the height of the pandemic. Their fortunes seemingly turn when Matteo inherits a property in Italy. Danielle is excited to start a new life, but quickly realizes that all is not what it seems. Matteo is an awful character and I found myself dreading any time he was in the story. Overall I felt the pace was slow. Thanks to NetGalley and Head of Zeus for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Slow burn thriller which my attention wavered throughout. I liked the description of the places in the book. I wanted to enjoy it more but didn’t feel myself drawn to this book.

The action in this book takes place along two different timelines and we, the readers, know they are linked but not how exactly. Certainly both sets of events centre around the swimming pool of an isolated villa in the Italian countryside - a location which should be idyllic but turns menacing.

The more recent events occur during the grip of the Covid pandemic. While this initially helps to set the tone of isolation and fear, I felt the numerous references to restrictions, precautions etc. meant that the point eventually became a bit laboured and I was itching to move on with the story.

However, the sense of place is irresistible thanks to the detailed descriptions of the various locations. The pace picks up and what follows are some great twists and turns, particularly as the links between the two sets of events emerge.

Thanks to Netgalley.co.uk, the author and publisher for the eARC of this book.

This book was enjoyable to read, it’s full of twists and turns throughout. The characters were good, the setting was interesting, the plot itself was great and the style of writing was perfect. The ending you don’t expect at all.
I have read books by this author before and really enjoyed them, so will continue to keep my eye out for more in the future.
Thank you netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for a honest review

It's a novel full of potential but somehow it failed to keep my attention alive as I felt everything was moving too slow.
I liked the description of the places but the the story is not my cup of tea.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

London is in lockdown from the first round of the pandemic. Danielle and Matteo have been confined in a one bedroom London apartment for too long and their relationship is fraying. So when Matteo inherits his great uncle’s farmhouse in Tuscany, Danielle thinks it will be the perfect solution to their pandemic isolation. It won’t be but she doesn’t know that…yet. So she sells her apartment, cashes in her redundancy payment and moves to Tuscany with Matteo who is less than enthusiastic. He’s also less than truthful with Danielle when she questions him about his past in Tuscany. There’s a reason for this.

The Infinity Pool is deliberately slow focusing on the unhurried country lifestyle. Two plots, one of the renovation project as Danielle and Matteo’s relationship disintegrates and the other, the plot of a novel Matteo is writing. The two plots weave together until the tragic conclusion. Danielle is a strong, likable character whose weakness is Matteo, a deceptive manipulative man. 4 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley, Head of Zeus and Claire S. Lewis for this ARC.

Ok this book is a little bit of a slow burner and for me took a little bit of time to get into it. However stick with it and it does deliver an okay physiological thriller.

This slow burn thriller was captivating with exquisite descriptions of Italy & the scenery. While I had a hard time keeping my attention and intrigue with this novel, there were certain aspects I enjoyed. I felt this a bit too slow of a burn for me and highly disliked Matt.
It's the middle of the pandemic & Danielle and Matt are struggling, not just financially but mentally. A mail notice comes to Matt that his great uncle has left him a family home farm in Italy. Although resigned about it due to his past with the home, Matt reluctantly agrees after major planning & researching from Danielle. Once they arrive, they realize just how much work will be needed, & Danielle is obsessed with remodeling the pool into an infinity pool to compliment the panoramic view. But soon that pool holds deep, dark secrets as well as the rest of the house.
I tried to stay engaged but I really struggled with this one. Although certain aspects & the ending did save this novel from utter disappointment, it wasn't what I had hoped for unfortunately.

Thank you to NetGalley & Head of Zeus for this DARC.
Release Date: April 14, 2022

I give this 2.5 / 5 Bouquets! 💐

I just couldn’t get into this. The writing felt clunky and disorganised, and for me, it didn’t flow nicely. Some parts dragged on, and I found myself bored and losing interest in the story.

I also wasn’t sure what I thought of the points of view. On one hand, I liked the variety, and I thought they were cleverly done. Especially as we get further into the story and understand more about what’s going on.

Unfortunately, this one wasn’t for me. It’s not a bad book by any means, so I’m sure others will really enjoy it. Thank you to Netgalley, the author and publisher, for a chance to read and review this book.

A body in a pool. A rifle. And a scream that carries across the valley.
But is that the end, or just the beginning?
Exquisitely written!! I loved this book! Oh wow. What a fantastic book! I was totally hooked… I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.

Tantalising Tale…
A tantalising tale with a beautifully described backdrop in this engaging suspense with an edge. Everything sounds idyllic at the Tuscan farmhouse complete with pool but the reality is somewhat different as Danielle soon discovers and old secrets have a habit of emerging just when you think they won’t. Crisply told with a credible and realistic cast.

I was drawn to the premise of The Infinity Pool, escaping to a Tuscan farmhouse and things not turning out as expected really appealed to me, and Claire didn't disappoint. The plot is skilfully crafted and the characters are well written, I also liked the format. This is the perfect summer read. If you like fast paced thrillers with lots of twists and turns this is definitely for you.

A gorgeous setting and an ominous plot make for an excellent framework for this thriller. I loved the description of the surroundings alongside the mystery that unfolds upon building the foundations for the infinity pool by the protagonist. Highly recommended!

A well written story, one to take with you to the beach and escape the world around you, the two stories keep the reader engaged

I really enjoyed this book with the two storylines parallel to each other. I found the story well written and enjoyed reading about all the twists and turns that you come upon.