The Revenge Plot by Jackie Kabler is a gripping psychological thriller that centers on Ella Leonard, whose life unravels overnight after losing her job and being suddenly evicted. As the mystery deepens, it becomes clear that these events aren’t coincidences—someone is targeting her with calculated precision. Alongside Ella are two other women, Harriet and Nisha, each convinced they’ve been wronged and are owed something, though it’s their own choices that have set a destructive cycle of revenge in motion.

With tightly written chapters, plenty of twists, and an atmosphere thick with paranoia, Kabler delivers a fast-paced and suspenseful read. Themes of justice, identity, and morality are explored as the plot cleverly turns the tables on its characters—none of whom see what’s coming. The Revenge Plot doesn’t just keep you guessing; it reminds readers how easily control can slip away when vengeance clouds judgment.

Special thanks to NetGalley and Harper Collins - UK, One More Chapter for this advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

This author writes brilliant books and I have read them all

I loved the storyline and the characters and I was involved all the way from the very first page, a real page turner for me.

Thank you to Netgalley and Harper Collins OMC for this great ARC which I have no hesitation in recommending.

Oh dear - I am all for an easy thriller but this really did not do it for me. All three main characters were so awful that when terrible things happened to them I had no sympathy. As for the twist, well I saw that coming, if someone has previously stolen your man I would suggest inviting them into your marital home is never a good plan. Also if you are really scheming malicious person I suspect that the people who tolerate you are going to be that way inclined as well. It gets two stars because I did finish it - but I feel the need to read something about lovely people as a palate cleanser.

Really fantastic and enjoyable story! Hooked me from the start and I read it very quickly! Nicely paced with some fun twists and turns along the way!

This book truly reflects the lengths that a person will go to when deeming that they were harmed in such a way that hindered what they wanted and what they truly deserve. Harriet was determined to destroy Ella's career in such a way that would leave her financially broke and alone with no one to depend on as she was estranged from her mother and her behavior during her modeling career left her friendless. Yes, what she did was immoral with Felix; however, what Harriet experienced had nothing to do with Ella. Ella was strangely obsessed with Harriet and chose to mimic her in such a way that she almost wanted to become her. Nisha thought that despite her relationship with her mother that Harriet didn't deserve what she deemed ad her inheritance. So she was sending threatening emails in such a way that Harriet would lose the one thing she cared about most which was her career. In acting this way for so long left all of the characters physically and emotionally exhausted. I adored the ending "With love Mummy and Daddy. X"

I’ve really enjoyed Jackie Kabler’s books in the past, so I was quite looking forward to The Revenge Plot. It kicks off with a brilliant hook—Ella, a café manager, shows up at work to find the doors shut and her entire life beginning to unravel. Her job vanishes, she can’t reach the café owner, and then she’s suddenly evicted. The early chapters had me completely hooked. I loved the slow, creeping tension and the mystery surrounding who might be behind it all.

But as the story progressed and new characters—Harriet and Nisha—were introduced, the plot started to feel overcomplicated. What began as a tightly woven mystery turned into something far more tangled, with multiple threads pulling in different directions. For me, it lost some of its edge and became a bit too far-fetched. I’m always up for a good twist, but in this case, the layers of deception and revenge started to feel a bit too chaotic to follow cleanly.

That said, the structure is clever. The story unfolds through the perspectives of Ella, Harriet, and later Nisha, which adds depth and intrigue as you slowly uncover just how interconnected their lives are. Everyone’s hiding something, and nobody’s motivations are as straightforward as they seem. I did enjoy the psychological aspect—how it makes you question who’s telling the truth and who’s playing a game. The twist halfway through definitely caught me off guard, and even though I had my doubts about where the story was going after that, it kept me turning the pages.

Still, if you enjoy fast-paced thrillers with revenge at the heart and plenty of twists to keep you guessing, there’s a lot here to dig into. It’s a story about how far people are willing to go when they feel wronged—and how the line between justice and obsession can blur.

This wasn’t my favorite from Kabler, and I felt it didn’t quite deliver on the promise of its brilliant opening—but I’ll absolutely continue to read her future work. She knows how to craft a compelling premise, and even when the story doesn’t land perfectly, it’s always a ride.

Wow! A brilliant read, I loved this book. A great plot full of surprises and shocks, and what an ending! Really recommend it.

Sadly, many plot points were a bit predictable, and I could see most of the twists coming. Parts, especially at the end, were quite farfetched. The short chapters are helpful and keep the pace active. I didn't really care for the characters. The ending was a bit convoluted, and this was a "meh" read overall.

Book Review
Hell hath no fury like a person scorned....
How many times have we heard that phrase...
Jackie Kabler's books you must get to. She writes great stories and is so under rated. I rarely hear people chatting about her books which is such a shame, they are brilliant.
The Revenge Plot starts out with such a strange storyline. A young girl Ella turns up one day to work and the place of business has shut up shop and is quite literally gone. She tries to ring her boss but her phone is going to voicemail.
Ella is completely baffled and feels she will hear from her boss soon with some sort of explanation. But then she returns home one day and her belongings are outside her apartment and she has been evicted with no warning. How much worse she feels can things get. What is actually happening...
With very few people in her life to turn to, Ella needs to find out could someone be trying to ruin her life in some way. But why and who could possibly want to hurt her and for what..
I found Jackie's story quite intense and baffling at times.
Oh but I was intrigued and turned the pages at a fast pace. She had my attention..
This one is out on 5th June 2025 so do put it on your list to get to...

The Revenge plot by Jackie Kabler is the first book from the author I have read. I have heard good things about this author. So, I was intrigued to receive a copy of her latest book.
Ella Leonard has just floated through life. She’s an ex-model and been in trouble when she was younger. But now older she has turned over a new life and is running her own café.
One Monday she is running late to the morning delivery. But when she arrives at the café is sees the café all boarded up and empty. She tries and contacts the landlord but get no answer the phone suddenly says that the number doesn’t exist. Nor does the email contact address either. What makes matters worse is when she gets home to the flat that goes with the job. She finds that she has been evicted. So contacts her old friend Harriet that takes her in.
Harriet is now a doctor at the local hospital and helps her get a job at the hospital’s canteen. She is helping her out until Ella gets back on her feet. Little does Ella know that Harriet is behind all her recent bad luck. Getting revenge for an incident that happened several years ago.
Nisha was disowned by her mother but since, her mother has passed away. Thinking that maybe her mother forgiven her before she died and left her a heritance. But found out she left her nothing. Instead left it to Harriet after all the help she gave her Nisha thinks she has been cheated and devised a plan to get what she deserves.
This was an intense read, with a great storyline with lotas to engage you throughout. I did think towards the end it got a bit far-fetched at times. But I enjoyed it anyway. With a fab twist at the end. 4 stars from me.

I really wanted to enjoy this one, but truly nothing was happening, there was nothing exciting, suspenseful or to keep my attention. It took me a lot to try and read this one and I ended up deciding to DNF it in the end.

This was a fun read with a lot of super unlikeable characters. When Ella is hired for a new job that she feels is a dream come true, she starts to settle into her new life and feels that she has turned over a new leaf. However, one day she goes to work and the entire place is gone and boarded up with no notice or context. While she sets out to figure out what is going on, she encounters multiple potential villains in believable red herrings. You also get chapters from Harriett and Nisha who are embroiled in their own drama.

As I said, none of these characters are likable and if you are OK with that, this is a really good story. I found it really fascinating to see how these people were able to rationalize doing terrible things- really makes you wonder about people! There isn't much more I can write without giving away any spoilers, but I'll just say that the plot is riddled with twists and turns and even when I thought I had something figured out, there would be a new surprise. I don't know that I loved the ending, and felt that I had to suspend my disbelief a bit, but I do think it worked with the rest of the story.

Overall, this was a wild ride and I'd recommend to those who enjoy psychological thrillers. Thanks to Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

We all know that revenge is a dish best served cold, on fine bone china - but this tale takes the cake!

We are introduced to Ella Leonard front and centre - she is our first ... victim. Why is someone targeting Ella in such a despicable way, what has she done to merit such unwelcome attention. As Ella's life unravels, no clue is yet to be given.

Enter Harriet, an old friend of Ella's, who steps in to assist Ella in getting back on her feet. But as the narrative draws onward, we are left wondering if Harriet herself is all she seems. Harriet has a secret .. or two ... which are revealed to the reader, and here we learn of Nisha - nemesis and tormentor of Harriet.

The lives of these three women have intertwined over many years, and it is not until they begin to converge in the present, that the secrets and reasons behind their acts of revenge become clear. The pace certainly picks up from this point.

The short sharp chapters of first person narrative keep the reader immersed - but we are left asking ourselves, who do we cheer for when all three consider themselves victims and all are just as unlikable as their past and present lives are linked. Everything comes full circle, but we are left wondering at what cost - who ultimately gains from their revenge - and who is left with nothing. The conclusion is a little convoluted but in the overall scheme of things, why not!

My jaw is quite literally on the floor, prepare to be shocked.

The amount of twists that just kept on coming like i honestly need a moment to think about this book. The revenge plot has me floored literally.

Told in three POV'S of Ella, Harriet and Nisha. Each of them have secrets and a past that we learn more about as the book progresses. I didn't particularly like any of the characters and the actions they were doing but i was very invested in how they each came about one another but the twists that kept on coming. Full of an unlimited amount of mystery and of course moments you definitely won't see coming at all.

The ending i saw coming especially after the whirland of the whole book. I wish i could erase my memory just so i can go back and read the revenge plot for the first time. The author is such a talented author and i can't wait to see what they come out with next. Every book is a must read especially this book, you won't regret it.

Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter | for the copy of this arc in exchange of my full honest review.

This book was good and I had a decent time with it. I think this book would be a perfect holiday read. However, I have read better and could see a lot of the twists coming.

This book was about 3 main characters seeking revenge on each other. I thought it was ok. The end had many twists and turns, but many were predictable.

Thanks to Netgalley for this EArc

Ella Leonard thought her life was on the turn for the good. She has just get up a coffee shop having moved to a new town.
Then on arriving to work on morning she finds the business gone. Everything has been emptied and there’s no sign of anything. Next to go is her flat. Then every job she goes to takes a turn for the worst.
Has someone got it in for her. Who could hate her that much?
She reaches out to an old friend for help.
Harriet her old friend also has issues. She’s being blackmailed. But what is the reason. Can the two sort out their lives and begin to move on.

Jackie Kabler has given us two interesting characters in Ella and Harriet. Both naive.in their own ways.

Jackie Kabler’s latest thriller pulls readers into a suspense-filled spiral from the very first page. Ella Leonard’s life unravels in a chilling sequence of events, with each shocking twist raising the stakes and keeping you guessing until the end. With gripping suspense and expertly timed reveals, this is a psychological thriller that will have you turning pages long into the night.

Thank you to NetGalley, to the author, and to the publisher for this complimentary ARC in exchange for my honest review!!!

Ella arrives to work on a normal Monday morning, she's running a little later than usual and she has a delivery due at 7am. But when she arrives at the cafe all is not as it should be, the shop sign has gone, the specials board is gone and even the bin is missing. As she looks through the small window the cafe is completely empty, everything has vanished. There is no sign of a break in and when she tries her key in the door it doesn't work.... the lock has been changed.

Ella's life takes another turn as she finds herself turfed out of her flat and with no where else to go she is forced to sleep in her car. She has limited cash and is unable to get hold of her employer to find out what the hell is going on.

Ella decides to get back into contact with and old friend to see if she can help her out and its from here that things start to take a dramatic turn.

This story starts out with just Ella but eventually becomes to be told from three different POV's.

There are so many plot twists that this story will keep you guessing and have you gripped until the end.

I really enjoyed this thriller. It was well written and easy to read. The characters were all likeable and I honestly didnt thing the ending would be as it turned out.

The Revenge Plot by Jackie Kabler

When Ella Leonard arrives at work one Monday morning, she’s stunned.
The place isn’t just shut – it’s gone. Boarded up, closed down.
Days later, she gets home to find she’s been evicted from her flat, her belongings piled on the doorstep.
Who is doing this to Ella and why ? As the title suggests someone could be out for revenge and,Ella doesn't know why..
First time read for this author for me and whilst I enjoyed it and would read other books by this author I couldn't quite like and therefore sympathise with the main character Ella , I ended up thinking of she were my friend I'd be giving her a talking to a stop her from being a little naive .