Thank you Netgalley, Boldwood Books and Natasha Boydell for this eArc of The Doll's House.

I've read a few of Natasha Boydell's books in the past and have really enjoyed her writing style and pacing of her books.

The Doll's House is a medium paced psychological thriller building into a faster pace as the narrative moved forward. Naomi, our main character who after selling her apartment as her family needs more space. Summer, who ends up in the apartment very quickly becomes close to Naomi, a little too close! Soon, Naomi notices 2 sides to Summer and her seemingly quiet daughter.

This book was so engaging and kept the flow and pace really well throughout the book. You have an idea of where it's going, but what does Summer really want with Naomi? The narrative definitely keeps you guessing. It's full of twists, manipulation and gaslighting. It made me doubt myself! I found the end result really satisfying.

4 .25 stars for story graph and rounded to 4 stars for other sites.

The Doll's House by Natasha Boydell is crammed with wonderful suspense and tension. Creepy anxiety crept in and I was instantly immersed in another world, one so electrically charged it sizzled. A thunderstorm could have been raging all around and I wouldn't have noticed. As a rabid thriller reader, this level of engagement is what I long for. A cracking good book.

Naomi and Oliver and their two young daughters, Bella and Freya, leave their beloved home they have grown out of into another larger one. It didn't seem that their house would sell until Summer showed serious interest and insisted on living there with her young daughter, Luna. A bit later, both families had moved. As the two women hit it off, Naomi recommended her girls' school to Summer who took her daughter there. Soon odd events began happening, things going missing here and there, a disturbing doll house, bullying and cliques at the girls' school and Summer dressing like Naomi. For some, Summer could do no wrong. Naomi's friends began deserting her, making her question her own sanity. Did they make the wrong decision in moving? It was one thing for adult women to cause angst but quite another when their daughters were involved. When things reached a breaking point, I felt the raw emotions and tension which hung like a thick and smothering blanket.

If you enjoy a disarming thriller you can zip through while feasting on the words, make it this one. Gorgeously written and wonderfully thought out.

My sincere thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for providing me with an early digital copy of this enticing novel.

The Dolls House by Natasha Boydell did not disappoint with the suspense in her latest novel. Psychological thrillers is my jam, I love this genre and have read many books in this category, because of that it has become harder for me to really get the impact of the thrill and excitement. That was not the case with this book.
This book gave me anxiety! But I am not complaining.

Besides giving me anxiety (in a good bookish way) this book was very fast paced. From the second chapter on it was full speed ahead, continuous action and no slowing down and no boring lulls.
Make sure you have a few hours to yourself to read because you will not be able to put the book down.

Naomi and her husband are selling their little house and upgrading to a bigger house now that they have children.
Summer is our crazy psycho lady that bought Naomi's old house. Summer doesn't waste time becoming the new Naomi. Summer enrolls her daughter into the same class as Naomi's daughter Freya is in. Then she shows up uninvited to the mom's group night out with her blond hair now the exact same brown color and style as Naomi. She becomes the center of attention and Naomi is pushed to the side. To make matters worse, Naomi's best friend in the group of moms now becomes Summers best friend and she takes Summers side when Naomi confides in her that Summer is stalking her and becoming her. The mom group doesn't take what Naomi seriously as they are all under Summers "spell" they tell Naomi that she is being crazy and don't believe her until.......

You will have to read the book to find out!
It will be worth it

Naomi quiere una casa más grande para su familia, por lo que pone a la venta su departamento, el cual lo compra Summer, quien es nueva en la ciudad. Al principio se hacen amigas, pero pronto Naomi se da cuenta de que hay algo raro en la nueva: se viste como ella, se hace amiga de sus amigos, coquetea con su esposo y empieza a esparcir mentiras sobre Naomi. Todo ocurre tan rápido que no puede hacer nada para evitar que todos le den la espalda, por lo que tendrá que investigar a Summer y demostrar que es una falsa.


Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Naomi and her family have just bought a new house. The woman who bought their old house shows up on her doorstep one day and this tale begins. Summer, the woman who bought their old house begins to form a friendship with Naomi but starts to emulate her, she gets the same hairstyle and color and even buys a dress that matches one of hers. Then Summer begins to try to take over Naomi's life, steals her friends and even breaks into her home to steal some of her things.
As twisted as this seems things shockingly get worse and there are more than a couple of twists and revelations to come.
Who is Summer and why is she so drawn to Naomi?
I gasped several times reading this book. I loved the back to back twists near the end. What a ride!!

This one was creepy! I can’t imagine someone entering my life and causing complete havoc, turning all my friends against me, and making me seem crazy! Enjoyed this, but sure hope I can sleep tonight!

Natasha Boydell did it again! I read “The Doll House” within 1 day-I could not put it down. Full of twists and turns. Natasha Boydell is becoming an automatic read for me!

When Naomi sells her flat to Summer, she thinks that Summer is nice and maybe they’ll keep in touch since their daughters go to the same school. Soon though, Summer starts to dress like Naomi and copy her haircut. The daughters are caught up in a schoolyard bullying situation, and before Naomi knows what’s going on, Summer has turned everyone against Naomi and her daughter. This novel of apparent stalking and imitation is definitely anxiety inducing. Readers will feel on edge when Naomi describes what Summer is doing to her. Readers will also feel outraged with how quickly Naomi’s friends turn against her. But then, readers may feel outraged again when everything is tied up with a bow and the friends are forgiven with very little explanation. So, this book makes readers feel, but not in a good way. The pacing of the novel is horrible. Readers feel anxious with Naomi for the first 80% of the book, and then the reveal occurs and the book races to a finish line that wasn’t at all satisfying. The author tried to introduce a new conflict at the end of the epilogue, but even that just felt sort of obvious and disappointing. This book had potential, but the pacing may be the reason to skip out on this one.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this title from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I absolutely loved this book, I was not expecting the ending at all. This book kept me interested the whole time. Definitely read if you like books with a crazy twist.

Book Name: The Doll’s House
Author Name: Natasha Boydell
My Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Pubdate :13/01/2025

Thank you @netgally and #boldwoobooks

Description:
She lives in my old home. She looks like me. She dresses like me… And now she wants my life.

Naomi is devastated when the sale of her apartment falls through, jeopardizing her family’s move to their dream ‘forever home.’ But things take a hopeful turn when Summer, a sweet and single mother, steps in to buy Naomi’s old apartment.

At first, Summer seems like a savior, but soon she starts showing up uninvited. She enrolls her child in Naomi’s daughter’s class, befriends Naomi’s friends, and even begins dressing like her. The situation becomes even more chilling when Naomi discovers a doll’s house that is an exact replica of her new home.

Naomi tries to convince herself she’s imagining things, but it becomes clear Summer’s intentions go far beyond admiration. What does she really want? And how far will she go to take over Naomi’s life?

My Thoughts:
This book is gripping, unsettling, and filled with twists that left me reeling. From the very first chapter, I was hooked. Natasha Boydell has done an incredible job of creating a tense atmosphere that keeps you on edge throughout.

I felt deeply immersed in Naomi’s emotions—her frustration, anger, and fear were palpable, and I couldn’t help but put myself in her shoes. Summer, as the antagonist, is terrifyingly manipulative and gave me chills. The twists were brilliant and completely unpredictable, constantly overturning my theories about where the story was heading.

That said, the pacing did falter toward the end. The final chapters felt slightly dragged, which took away some of the intensity and made it a bit frustrating to finish. Despite this, the overall narrative was captivating, and the characters, especially Naomi, Freya, Bella, and Angela, were memorable and well-developed.

This is a thrilling read for fans of psychological suspense, offering an engaging story of obsession and deceit. I highly recommend this book!!

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Intriguing, twisted, and tense, The Doll's House delivers the chills when one woman begins to insert herself into the life of another. Naomi was thrilled when Summer bought her home so that she and her family could move into a bigger home with a garden. Summer was as sweet and mysterious as her perfume. Things could not be better until Summer showed up at Naomi's new home, became friends with Naomi's friends, and even started dressing like Naomi. Throw in a doll's house and well, you have yourself a creepy, twist filled book!

I enjoyed this one. It was entertaining, with an underlying vibe of creepiness and unease. I had many questions going through my mind while reading this, the main reason being why is Summer doing what she is doing? I didn't see the reveal coming and enjoyed the twists, turns, and unnerving sense that something wasn't quite right with one of the characters. This kept me on my toes and was an entertaining read.

I found this to be a fun, engaging thriller that kept me guessing right from the start. The book begins with someone in jail who has "lost it all" and is has one last person they think can help them. This intriguing beginning leads to a can't put down thriller as shocking secrets are revealed. At first, the new buyer of Naomi's apartment seems to good to be true but as time goes on Naomi can't help but be suspicious of the newcomer as odd incidents begin to befall her and her family. Is Summer really just a single mom trying to make a new start or does she have dangerous intentions for Naomi and her family? The answers will surprise you as the story speeds to its dramatic climax and Summer's intentions come to light. Who can you trust? Who is telling the truth?

I absolutely devoured this book! I found a couple of things that happened relatively predictable but there were still plenty of surprises and I couldn’t put it down. Will definitely be reading more from this author!

Thanks to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this in exchange for an honest review!

Absolutely loved this book. Maybe my favorite I have read this year. I loved the twists and turns. I read alot of thrillers and often feel like I figure out the twists too early and I thought I had done the same but this one surprised me. The character development wa fantastic and there were no runs of waiting for something to happen. I especially loved how the title was tied into the story and really finished it off at the end and epilogue. Super fun read and I would love a second book. Plan to read more from this author. Very well put together and worded beautifully. Already recommended to several friends.

As you move into your dream home after selling your flat, the buyer is also moving… into your life.
Is Naomi just exhausted and imagining things or is Summer really full of bad intentions? And if so, what are her reasons for acting like that?
The author succeeds in making the reader feel the feelings of the main character, right up to the end. Definitely recommended

Naomi has the best life. She has a husband who adores her and two perfect daughters. Her family soon outgrows their home and they decide to put it up for sale. A mysterious woman name Summer shows and strange things start to happen.
This psychological thriller was hard for me to put down. Each chapter had me yearning to read more. Natasha Boydell writes a well crafted story that leaves your shocked at the end. If you like psychological thrillers and lifetimes movies this would be a great edition to your library.

The Dolls House is perfect for the Suspense lover. This book gave me anxiety (the good kind, the book kind) I read this entire book in less than a day as it was just too difficult to part with. Trust me I tried.

The Doll House is very well written, fast paced, suspenseful, difficult to put down, has a few twists and turns that were unexpected and was quite entertaining and kept me fully interested and dedicated to the very last page.

I highly recommend!

Wow! I couldn't put this book down. The twists kept coming and I loved every one of them. The main character Naomi was great. I didn't love Asha, as I felt like for someone who was supposed to be one of Naomi's best friends, she was too quick to drop her. But aside from that, I absolutely loved this book.

This is a gripping book about Naomi, who with her family, moves to her dream house. When Summer, the purchaser of their old flat, starts infiltrating every aspect of her life, the dream fast turns into a nightmare. Although the way Naomi’s friends dropped her felt a little unrealistic, Naomi’s protectiveness over her children and the bullying of her younger daughter, was all too real. This is a great read which I raced through.

Thank you to Natasha Boydell, Boldwood Books and Netgalley for my advance copy.

I liked the premise of this book and the quick chapters but was irritated by how shallow Naomi’s so called friends were and how quick they were to gaslight her. I appreciate that this is a plot device but it seemed unrealistic and clumsily plotted. I enjoyed the denouement however which elevated this review to a solid 3 stars