First, thank you Netgalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC!

This was another great Diana Wilkinson and surely a good story to read in this heatwave we are currently suffering.

Here we do follow Jade, who is currently trying her luck as an estate agent in sunny spain. Since it is a sequel to The Girl in Seat 2A, I would advice reading this first, even when the book surely also works on it's own. But, really, read the other book first. You will do regret it, I do promise!

Besides that, this was an easy, dual POV summer read with a lot of twists and turns along the way while the story is unfolding. Very much recommended!

Thank you Boldwood Books and NetGalley for an early copy of The Girl on the Balcony. The cover is nice, this sequel is fast reading. I don’t understand “she took everything from you”, who did? I did remember the FANTASTIC The Girl in Seat 2A as I was reading this book so that was awesome as memories kept coming back to me. I have to say that towards the end, I was getting confused though, it seemed like too much was being brought out into the open all at once. All in All it was a good sequel. Thank you again.

I enjoyed this read. I hadn’t realised that it was a sequel to a book I had previously read but it became clear as I went along. It would be helpful for sequels if they contained a summary of the previous book so one could fully enjoy it without relying on memory. That said, it was a good sequel

A unique plot that has the heart pumping. I would have liked the sequel to thicken a little but it fell short for me. I enjoyed the first book so I think I had high expectations for this one. It does give a adrenaline rush but something felt off.

Thank you, NetGalley for approving me to read this book before it comes out. This one was okay, not one of my favorites. It had a lot of characters to keep track of and I found that hard to do at times. I also thought that the plot was kind of boring. It kept my interest but, I wouldn’t recommend to others.

I thought it was interesting that the author titled this one, “The girl on the balcony.” I read one of her books last night that was titled, “The Woman in the window.”

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for the ARC of The Girl on the Balcony.

According to GR descriptions, this is a sequel to The Girl in Seat 2A, which I haven’t read. I didn’t realise this when I requested the ARC. So take note that this would read better I suspect if you have read the previous book.

That said, I enjoyed it a lot. Took a little while to get my head around characters and whose POV I was reading. I also got a bit confused for a short time when characters turned out to be someone else entirely, with the time lines flashing back and forth until the last third of the book.

I always get on well with Diana Wilkinson’s style of writing, I find it easy to soak up and digest. So, overall, 4 stars, might even go back and read the first one!

This is the sequel to 'The Girl in Seat 2A', a book I have read but (given the amount of fiction I read), I can't remember much detail about (though I do remember that I enjoyed it very much.!) As such I went into this book reading it not quite as a standalone, but I can confirm that it would be very readable and enjoyable for anyone was has not read the previous book (as well as those who have read it!).

The story is largely told by 2 women, Jade and Hayley. Hayley is a journalist who has a boyfriend who hears of a murder confession when on a flight. He tells Hayley, who hops on a plane in hot pursuit of a good story! Jade is embroiled in this story and also tells her own story, struggling financially, living in Spain and feeling that the mysterious Avery (a resident of the Spanish resort Jade manages). As the story plays out we learn what is connecting these women, and how the (murderous!) situation resolves.

A good plot with really interesting characters and some great plot reveals! Overall a very decent novel I would definitely recommend.

My thanks to NetGalley, author and publisher for the opportunity to review this book in exchange for an advance copy.

First of all thank you for approving my request!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The authors writing style had me hooked throughout this book.

I didn't want it to end, a book I really couldn't put down.

I didn't read the first book in this series, but after getting into the characters a bit, it was a good plot with lots of unlikable characters with Jade and Hayley leading the group. I'll go back and read the first one.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

The Girl on the Balcony, a chick lit cross thriller, follows on from “The Girl in Seat 2A” and I think to fully understand the back story, the first book should be read.

It’s a dual POV and easy read, with short and engaging chapters that kept me turning the pages.

It seems like everyone in this book has something to hide, and I wasn’t sure who to trust at all which kept me on my toes.

The only problem for me was that I didn’t really like any of the characters. I didn’t get behind either Jade or Hayley, which made it difficult for me to fully enjoy it.

4* for me.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for my advanced copy.

Title: The Girl on the Balcony
Author: Diana Wilkinson
Genre: Thriller
Publisher: Boldwood Books
Pub Date: July 21, 2025
My Rating: 3.5 stars
Pages: 359

I read and enjoyed "The Girl in Seat 2A]" and was so delighted the sequel is being released.
In this story Jade Wilshire the girl in Seat 2A is still in Spain now working at the Marbella.

Jade had to rent out her apartment, leaving her with nowhere to live. She crashes in a client’s villa as he’s isn’t due back for several months. But then returns early. Oops

Hayley is a journalist waiting for that big story. Her boyfriend Teddy tells her about a conversation he overheard on the plane. He is across from the woman and when they depart he offers to help with her bags. She seems to be very impressed with him (Surely his good looks) and offers to hires him as her personal assistant/. She seems to a rich member of a royal family in Europe. Teddy tells Hayley he overheard her confess to murdering her husband.
If so, this just might be the story she needs –so takes the first plane to Marbella.

( I did look up Marbella- as it was key in the first book ` Yes! it is a resort town – in Southern Spain on the coast of Costa del Sol known also known as the millionaire’s playground.)

This is my fourth author, Diana Wilkinson and yes I totally love "The Girl in Seat 2A"]!! In fact a 5 star read for me
So I went into this with high expectations!
It was a quick read – okay a few slow spots at times still kept me guessing.

Want to thank NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this early eGalley.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for July 21, 2025.

I was hooked on this thriller from the moment I started. This is a followup to a previous novel. I really enjoyed the story and found myself feeling very connected to the main characters. I also enjoyed the addition of Gato. The ending left me satisfied. I'm hoping that there will be another book after this where we see Jade again. Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC!

This was a pretty good read- I didn't realize it was a sequel and I am pretty sure I even read the other book, but it works as a standalone. It centers on 2 protagonists, Jade and Hayley, alternating chapters between them. Jade is trying to make ends meet as an estate agent after fleeing a bad situation, and Hayley is trying to get a scoop on a story that would make her career as a journalist.

Neither one of these characters is likable but I am generally OK with that as long as I know what I am getting. While I understood early how their stories would converge, the author did get a little tricky in just how that happened, resulting in a decent twist. I thought many of the decisions these folks made were ill-advised, but that did add to the overall tension of the story. The twist at the end was a good one- while it seemed obvious once I knew what happened, I hadn't anticipated it.

Overall, fun read that put a little bit of a different spin on the "random person getting to the bottom of a suspicious death" trope. Thanks to Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The Girl On The Balcony is the gripping sequel to The Girl in Seat 2A by Diana Wilkinson.

Jade’s new life in Spain is falling apart, she’s broke, desperate, and hiding secrets from her past. Meanwhile, journalist Hayley is chasing a career-defining story…..A suspicious death and an invite to the home of a confessed killer. But paradise quickly turns into a nightmare. Will she make it out alive?

This was such a fast-paced and gripping read, I was hooked right from the first chapter.
The story moves quickly, with short, sharp chapters that made it impossible to stop reading.
The dual storyline between Jade and Hayley kept the tension high, with twists, secrets, and a growing sense of unease that had me second-guessing everything.
I loved the Marbella setting too, the sunshine and glamour added a great contrast to the darker, more dangerous undercurrents.

If you enjoy thrillers with strong female leads, secrets from the past, and plenty of suspense, I highly recommend this book!

Thank you to Diana Wilkinson, NetGalley and Boldwood for an early copy.

I have read Diana Wilkinson's books before and she does not disappoint. Jade Wiltshire is starting a new life in Marbella, as an estate agent selling homes in the sun. Hayley Scrivens is a freelance journalist when she gets a hints of a big story involving murder. The story starts in Marbella and involves Jade who is hiding a secret and as the story goes on you wonder how they're connected. A great thriller, told in POV's of both Jade and Hayley.

Many of the reviews that I read mention that this book is a sequel to another book written by the author. I had read the first book; however, I read it over a year ago, so I didn't really remember much about it. With that being said, this book could easily be read as a stand-alone book.

The story is told from two different points of view, Haley and Jade. For almost half of the book, I kept wondering how the two main character's storylines were related. When I finally figured it out, I thought it was genious!!

The ending leads me to believe that there will be yet another sequel!

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion/review.

This is the sequel to the girl in seat 2A. I thought the book was well written with an enjoyable storyline. A very good sequel and difficult to put down.

This book is written in the inimitable classic and immersive style of Ms Wilkinson. Her writing flows so well and this particular story grabbed me from the few page. I loved the twists and turns and am a sucker for unlikable characters so this book was a perfect fit for me. Well done Ms Wilkinson. I would recommend this book to fans of psychological thrillers and look forward to your next release.

★★★.5

Hayley is ready to dump her boyfriend Teddy. They’ve been together for seven years, but it seems he hasn’t moved on from college life and is definitely giving off some Peter Pan vibes. Teddy just returned from another carefree solo trip, and as Hayley is getting ready to start the dreaded conversation, Teddy surprises her with a wild tale — a murder confession and a too-good-to-be-true job offer working for none other than the murderess herself. Hayley isn’t keen on Teddy returning to Spain so soon, but she needs him once her journalistic instincts kick in, and she already pictures herself receiving a Pulitzer as the investigative journalist who brought the story to light…

This was my second book by Diana Wilkinson, and I noticed I have a hard time cheering for her protagonists. While there are moments they are very likable and even relatable, there are just as many when they are utterly unlikable, and their choices don’t make sense to me.

I liked that the story was set in Spain and offered some fun facts about the geography and culture. The setting was well done, especially the description of the resort and how creepy it was at nightfall, which was quite vivid. I found some parts of the story a little too predictable, though I have to say the final reveal, the epilogue, was indeed a surprise!

I would classify The Girl on the Balcony as a fast-paced popcorn thriller and recommend it as a beach or pool read (ideally in a nicer resort than Campo de Golf).

Thank you NetGalley, Boldwood Books, and Diana Wilkinson for an advanced copy. All opinions are my own.

Sequel to "The Girl in Seat 2A".
Jade is out of money, homeless and hiding from her past.
Hayley's boyfriend overhears a conversation on a plane, and Hayley decides to investigate what was said to get the scoop of her life.

A gripping thriller that had me on the edge of my seat.
It is fine when you know who is out to get you, but in this book, the friendliest person is the one that you shouldn't trust!
Twisty and chilling in places, I can recommend this novel.
But read the first book before you read this one!