This was a little predictable, especially if you read a lot of psychological thrillers, but a quick read and well paced. There is a lot about domestic violence in here and it was plotted very well with little sprinkles of flashbacks to the 70s. I did find the main character, Jane, a bit frustrating. She came across as such a nosy neighbour to begin with, I don't know how the neighbours tolerated her. I understand her behaviour came from a place of fear and trauma but just because you have experienced something you can't just assume the same about other people when you are spying on them - not great neighbourly behaviour - and not getting the whole picture.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Thank you to Netgalley, Harper Collins UK and the author.

Thank you HarperCollins and Netgalley and sorry for taking so long to read this.
A rollercoaster of a read, so many twists and turns, I really enjoyed this book

Amanda Brooke's "The Wife Next Door" is a gripping psychological thriller that delves into the dark secrets hidden behind suburban facades. The novel follows the lives of Fran and Collette, two neighbors whose seemingly perfect lives unravel with devastating consequences.

Brooke's narrative is suspenseful and intricately plotted, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as secrets are revealed and tensions escalate. The characters are well-developed, each with their own motivations and vulnerabilities, adding depth to the story's exploration of jealousy, betrayal, and obsession.

"The Wife Next Door" is a compelling page-turner that examines the complexities of relationships and the lengths people will go to protect their secrets. Brooke's skillful storytelling and atmospheric prose make this novel a must-read for fans of domestic thrillers.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book. I have chosen to write this honest review voluntarily and it reflects my personal opinion.
The blurb for this book promises an 'unputdownable thriller' with a twist. I thought the plot was completely predictable, Jane was completely unrealistic as a character - why she would try to live apart from her family because of her background and suspicions was unbelievable and the conclusions she jumped to were so contrived as to be completely lacking in credibility. I read to the end of the book waiting for it to improve but no such luck. I can't even describe it as well-written because it is supposed to be set in England but is full of American spellings.

Such well developed characters and a twisty plot that keeps you guessing. It's a dark read given that domestic violence is involved but compelling.

The characters are so well developed. It is full of twists and turns. The story is told over a dual timeline. Domestic violence is one of the main topics and is handled well. The atmosphere is very sinister

This heart-stopping narrative took me on a roller-coaster of emotions and fears, where each unexpected development left me with an increased sense of dread.

Jane has moved back to her childhood home after the death of her mother Cynthia. She plans to clear and sell the house.

Jane hears her neighbours Ashleigh and Evan having a violent argument which triggers memories of her own troubled childhood.

When Ashleigh disappears and Jane sees Evan digging in his garden she jumps to the conclusion that something bad has happened.

A great book that kept me turning the pages, I was hooked by the many secrets.

Thank you to Netgalley for my copy in exchange for an honest review.

#TheWifeNextDoor #NetGalley
Awesome.
Jane doesn’t know her new neighbours very well. She thought they were nice. She thought they were happy. She was wrong. First there’s the explosive rows. Then she catches one of them digging a grave-shaped trench in the garden.When the truth emerges, someone would kill to cover their tracks…
Thanks to NetGalley and Harper Collins UK Harper Fiction for giving me an advance.

Seductive and twisted. Highly recommended! Readers, find some quiet alone time to settle in with this one because you won't stop reading until you've turned the final page. Highly recommended to fans of mysteries, suspense and thrillers.

The plot was a little predictable but the novel was cleverly written and highlighted some important issues about domestic abuse. In particular that one should not jump too readily to conclusions.

Kept me on the edge of my seat... I could never guess what is next! I really enjoyed the character and world building within the book!

Yeah, it was fun!

Well, technically the wife was not next door… but ok, that’s just me nitpicking.

I finished the book quickly, it kept me company and was a fun read.

The book tackled (or more like, touched) topics like domestic abuse, lifelong relationships with trauma, friendships, deceit and appearances.

Due to my own upbringing, it was a little tough…

An average 3 star rating from me (once again, behold my indecisive nature!) - happy to pick up another book from the author soon.

Just a note about books written during the Pandemic - I’m just happy there’s an escape for the author. It truly doesn’t have to mean much for anyone else if that helps!

Thank you for the ARC, NetGalley!

This book started quite slowly but had some good twists which I didnt see coming, and also some that were predictable. A good story that I would recommend

I enjoyed this read, a gripping and twisty thriller which keeps you guessing and wanting to read more. I liked the swapping back to the 1970's parts too. Would like to find more books by Amanda Brooke.

This story is paced well with lots of twists and turns throughout and although some aspects were predictable and I guessed the outcome, it was still enjoyable.
Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC.

Wow!! Just wow!! I’m speechless and that doesn’t happen very often.This is just completely addictive and impossible to put down.

Thank you to the publisher and tour organiser for inviting me to be part of the tour
The book was an incredible, however it is not without its trigger warnings
This book contains domestic abuse and controlling behaviour

The book is told via dual timeline. 1974 and the present day. Each different period divulging more and more secrets.
Having read several books by this author, the author excels in really setting the scene and making the reader feel like they are a character in this novel
The author develops a certain lace to her novels and then out nowhere the twists and shocks are delivered

This is a great domestic noir and I would thoroughly recommend

A slow start to the book but as the story progresses I was really gripped and didn’t see some of the twists coming!

I was expecting a popcorn psychological thriller but this was so much more! This was a complex, well-structured, suspenseful novel with well-developed and believable characters. The main character is Jane, and deals with two fraught relationships – Jane’s parents in the 1970s and the present day one between her neighbors. This was so well done, I was completely sucked in and really enjoyed this novel.