Okay this had me on edge the whole time.
One thing I love about a good thriller is being kept constantly guessing, not knowing who it is or what is going to happen. I also loved the flashbacks to the 18 years ago, as this was a clever and interesting way to explain the past, without giving too much away all at once.
There were so many twists and the shock at the end I did not expect in a million years! Definitely one to read if you like a good thriller that keeps you on your toes and makes you not want to to put it down.

Thank you to NetGalley for proving me with an ARC in return for an honest review.

What a whirlwind! This book definitely kept me on edge. While the pacing dragged a bit in places, the overall suspense made up for it. I figured out who was responsible pretty early, but the why and especially the final twist completely caught me off guard. Just when I thought it was all wrapping up neatly — boom — everything flipped. A cleverly layered psychological thriller that plays with your expectations right to the last page.

This is the first book I’ve read by the author and will not be the last. Wow! What a ride. I was hooked from the start. I loved the back and forth time line and narration. I speed through this book because I needed to know what was going to happen next. That’s always the trouble with books I love and don’t want to end, I read them too fast. I don’t want to give a lot away, because it’s hard to describe the book without doing so. It’s set in Seattle suburbs. A young couple with two kids living in a dream (not really) neighborhood. Nothing is as it seems. The couple is having marital issues made worse with the reappearance of an ex. Definitely read this one.

O. M. G. That was insane!!! Everything was great until I got to about 80% done. Then….BAM!!!!!! What just happened?!?!?! I loved the switching between present day and 18 years ago. Thank you so much for the opportunity to get an ARC of this book. DEFINITELY WORTH READING!!!!!! I can’t wait to pick up another book from this author!

This book was a wild ride. It was a slow start and didn’t have me frantically turning pages to read more but it was a good story. I hated Bianca so that was part of the problem for me. You could tell she just wasn’t a good person and her being a bad mother bothered me. The ending of this book got wild. I’m a sucker for a crazy ending. The end makes the slow parts worth it. 3.5 rounded up. Thank you to NetGalley for my advanced copy!

I thought this would play out in typical stalker fashion and it did...until it didn't! I did enjoy this on the whole, but oh my, I hated Jack! Bianca also needed to get a grip. Yes these characters frustated me, but that's down to how well they are written! A good read overall.

jack has an ex. and an ex and lets be honest im not sure how many there actually are after the "one night stand" excuse.the fallout wont be pretty, i mean i dont mean harm to anyone but come on Jack you are a awful man who cant keep his little man to himself! the author did a grand job of just making him a bit of a crap person who i loathed.
then one of this ex turns up on their perfectly trimmed cul de sac. is this woman going to ruin their lives. and what about Bianca. she had it all. or so she thought...didnt she? and what does Nicole want. to destroy them right? because shes innocent right? and what happened to her in the past that she doesnt want to come to light. i was here there and everywhere in the guessing games in this book in the most brilliant of ways.
this book will grab you, whip you up and spin you around. its exciting and disturbing and the best kind of fun packed thriller.
i adored this book and Alex must write more please. because i cant tell you how much thrill read type joy i had from this book.
i want to go back and read this book again having not read it just so i can do so with fresh eyes like you the new reader to it will be.

Thank you to NetGalley and Joffe Books for providing this book, with my honest review below.

The Ex focuses on a couple, Bianca and Jack, who have the pleasure of dealing with Nicole, Jack’s ex, as their new neighbor. Already in a rather fraught marriage (Jack is a dick who can’t seem to get a handle on said appendage), Bianca becomes increasingly paranoid as increasing events seem to ramp up that she attributes to Nicole.

You will not guess what’s afoot in this story. The blurb is spot on though how it’ll play out is the twisty fun. Yes, this is a popcorn thriller, but it’s also one that I had inklings about on the reveal but wasn’t sure on. If you are a lover of the genre you’ll enjoy this.

What. A. Rollercoaster.

I loved this book and was hooked from the beginning! I found myself a little discombobulated at the beginning of some of the chapters and it would take me about 4 to 5 paragraphs to understand whose POV I’m reading. Butttt all in good time!

This was the story of Jack and his many many women! It was so twisty throughout the book. You think you know what’s going to happen, but then the rug is pulled right out from under you. Definitely recommend this one!

Thank you to NetGalley and Joffe Books for this advanced readers copy!

Such a great book. Thank you for letting me read this in advance. I was hooked from the start and couldn't stop reading it.

Definitely not the ending I was expecting. I felt so sorry for everyone affected by emotions for one guy who really wasnt that great seeing as though he was unfaithful to everyone. It shows how badly our emotions can mess us up and also the dangers of rose tinted glasses,

THE EX BY ALEX SINCLAIR
5 ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨s.
Release date set for the 6th of May 2025.
I knew this book was going to be great as soon as I started reading it but WOW this ended up being amazing.
The twists. I thought i knew where it was going but I was way off which suprised me big time.
Great characters and the storyline was soooo good.
I highly recommend this book to everyone. Be prepared to be up all night reading.

OMG, this book! From the very first page, I was hooked—the writing is sharp, compelling, and packed with tension. The pacing is perfect, and just when I thought I had everything figured out, the twist hit me HARD. I thought I knew where it was going, but I was so wrong—and that made the twist even more brilliant. My mind was officially scrambled!

There are just enough characters to keep things interesting, and each one adds their own layer to the story. You can't help but get caught up in their psychological battles, and the way their pasts are slowly revealed is done masterfully. There's a constant sense of unease, and you never quite know who to trust, which makes for an incredibly suspenseful read. What I loved most is that it kept me guessing the entire time. As soon as I thought I had a theory, a twist would turn it on its head, keeping me hooked until the very last page. The ending was the perfect payoff—this book will stick with you long after you've finished.

If you’re into thrillers that mess with your mind, this one’s a must-read. Just when you think you’ve figured it out, you might still be wrong!

Thanks negalley & publisher for the ARC!

this one wasn’t my favorite. I felt like it took a long time to really get going. I do appreciate the ending though. The characters were all pretty unlikeable and drove me nuts but I like how it all came together in the end

A slow build up to what turned out to be a good twisty tale.
Well written characters and a storyline that soon had me sucked in.
Wonderful psychological thriller.
My thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my copy.

Review of ‘The Ex’ by Alex Sinclair, due for publication on 6 May 2025 by Joffe Books.

A story of secrets, lies, betrayal and relationships when you are faced with the past coming back to haunt you.

Whilst I had an idea who one of the characters was, I couldn’t make sense of how she was playing her part, until it all came out in a very surprising twist at the end that I did not see coming at all!

A strong thriller, with characters to detest, and ones you weren’t sure about.

Recommended read.

Loved this. First the cover and the name of this book drew me in. Took me about 24 hours to read while I do have a young toddler but every spare moment I had to pick this book back up. Many times I thought I knew what was going to happen, boy was I wrong!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC opportunity!

This was a slow build, but the payoff was great! It really fell together in the end, and i never could really pinpoint where it was going to go. That is what makes a strong thriller, in my opinion.

Even with the slow build, this was one that was hard to put down. I easily could have binged it in a day if time allowed. I have read one other Alex Sinclair book, and i will continue to read them because i have yet to be disappointed!!

Thank you to Netgalley and Joffe Books for this ARC!

This is my first read from Alex Sinclair and it won't be my last! I throughly enjoyed the storyline and characters. I neglected everything I had to do so that I could finish this book in a day.

Thank you Joffe Books and NetGalley for and early copy of The Ex. This took a looooong time to get to the climax but it was worth it. When I got to the end, it ALL made sense and I was shocked how it all came together. Jack was and is still a sleaze!! Each character had a side to them that wasn’t nice. I kind of had an idea who the main culprit was and I was right but just not in the way I thought. Thank you again.