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Cunning and sinister. Robson's best work yet. A must read. Highly recommended.
Welcome to the twisty world where two couples are neighbours of each other. Jade and Tomas move in a new house where the couple next door, Emma and Alastair are seeing them moving in. Jade has doubt that Tomas is very fond of Emma who is according to her every men type. To Jade, Emma is a stereotype.
To Emma, Jade is a clusterfuck because of her odd behaviour.
And then the cat mouse game begins.
Tomas has a tooth infection and he goes to Emma who's a dentist and Jade is watching them everywhere. Jade was a forensic scientist before but now he left that work. Jade accuses Emma of having an affair with Tomas to which Emma clearly denies and says that Jade is behaving odd and there's nothing between her and Tomas.
Unconvinced Jade makes a plan to kill her husband and to set up Emma. But this story isn't that simple as it seems.
Alastair, who is divorcee to his previous wife Heather and has a son Stephen is a forensic scientist who does the forensic investigation of Tomas murder.
Ds Miranda Jupiter and DI Hamilton are assigned to the case of Tomas's murder.
Will they be able to find the killer or not? The ending of the story is sinister.
This book is Amanda's best work yet. She has done a great job in writing as well as in researching.
My favourite characters were Emma, Jade, Alastair and Heather. I enjoyed them very much.
Narration of the story is awesome. The story is told from four POV's, one is Emma's present, second is Emma's past, third is Alastair and fourth is Jade.
I highly recommend this brilliant work to every reader who reads psychological thrillers.
Thanks to NetGalley and Avon for giving me an advance copy of this awesome psychological thriller.

This was a great novel that I had a wonderful time reading. The characters were well depicted and the storyline flowed seamlessly.

I have absolutely loved this book. I had no idea how much I would love this.
I have been completely unable to put this one down and have devoured this book in just one sitting.
I would highly recommend.

The old saying no one knows what goes on behind doors is true for this book. Intense and terrifying in some places

I was privileged to receive an advance review copy of 'My Darling' by Amanda Robson in exchange for an honest review.
I have been a fan of Amanda Robson since her debut book, and she just gets better and better. 'My Darling' is one mighty powerful story where murder happens when you least expect it. The murder plot is so clever and forensically watertight, that have even Colombo would be more likely to iron his raincoat, that solve it.
Jade and Tomas move in next door to Emma, who lives alone but is in a relationship with Alastair.
It soon becomes apparent that Jade is pathologically jealous of her husband Tomas and any woman he comes into contact with. This is the start of a serious mudslide into the life of poor Emma.

My Darling by Amanda Robson

Synopsis
I watched you move in and thought we might be friends.
I saw you watching from the window – and knew I’d have to keep you away from my husband.
I started to trust you. Confide in you.
I started to mistrust you. Suspect you.
I was confused when I blacked out after an evening at your place. Was I really that drunk?
I came up with a plan. A plan to make you both pay...

Review
Fast paced, abit ridiculous and far fetched are my initial thoughts. Some people will hate it, I couldn’t put it down and I do enjoy the writing style. I never got bored, it was pretty good.

Rated 4/5

Thanks to netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in return for an honest review.

What a wild thrill ride!! This is a fantastic novel, loved it from page 1 and didn’t come up for air till the end! What a well written, fast paced book!

Amanda Robson, my darling, I have to wonder what goes on in that pretty little head of yours... 😨 YIKES!

Seriously. This lady loves creating the most vile of characters so obviously she is a favorite author of mine.

This is a book where the less said is better. You have two couples, a love triangle of sorts, delusions, paranoia, secrets, lies, and murder. What more could a lady like myself ask for? This isn't a book where twists are being thrown at you but Robson always manages to keep you off balance so you are never really sure what is happening which is something I always appreciate.

I did think the ending was a little lackluster but getting there was a damn good time. Multiple POV's and short snappy chapters make this one easy to breeze through. 4 stars!

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for providing me with a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I have mixed emotions with this book. I stopped working to finish it as it got me so hooked up, it’s constantly on my mind. Main characters are Emma, Alistair, Tomas and Jade. These people are so crazy. I don’t know if this book is a reunion of psychotic people. I am so dazed. I just think there are some parts that can be removed from the book because of unnecessary details or perhaps just making it lengthy. Emma, on the other hand, is what? A bit stupid, trustworthy, vulnerable or just a woman who wants a man who’ll love and respect her, but she always finds herself being drawn to men who has attitudes she abhors.

Is she secretly engrossed to these kinds of people or just unfortunate or lacks the capability to discern people’s behaviour? I am not satisfied with the ending, albeit, it’s okay, not bad. But not convincing, or police in that “country” are just so stupid to fool. Hehe. Nonetheless, it was a good read, Somehow, it makes me remember the plot, the characters and I don’t mind reading another book from Amanda Robson. Thank you, NetGalley and Avon publishers UK from letting me read this book for free! :) You rock!

This book kept me gripped so much I read it within 2 evenings. Tense storyline, Which kept me turning the (digital) pages. It took me a few pages to get to grips with who was telling the story as it chops and changes quite quickly between the characters.
Highly recommended.

Twists kept happening. Found this one hard to get into at the beginning..stuck with it and glad I did. Was an overall good read. The characters draw you in.


Thanks to the publisher and Net Galley for an early release of this book..

this story so good . the story is about two women one who thinks her husband is always unfaithful and one who picks the wrong men but one has had enough so she kills her husband but how the story unfolds is brilliant i so very enjoyed recommend

This is a truly sick book. Which, of course, I mean as a compliment. This book was so unputdownable I missed my shower and was late for work, which is fortunately more acceptable in a quarantine.

This book is about two neighbor women, at least one of whom may be sick in the head. Jade believes her neighbor Emma is having an affair with Jade’s husband. Jade has a history of paranoia. But she can’t be dissuaded. So she hatches and executes a plan to make her husband sorry. And that’s just the first third of the book! There are about five twists after that, and each one is crazier than the next.

It’s true that this book is super wild and not very realistic. But it works. It’s totally thrilling, well plotted and every page is fun to read.

The one downside for me is that two of the four alternating narrators are written in the second person. (Eg: “I watch you walk across the room. You put down the wine glass.”) With two narrators and two “Yous” it is confusing at first to work out who is being talked about. But after awhile as you get used to the different narrators’ voices, you get used to it.

If you’re looking for a great and accurate police procedural this is probably not the right book for you. It is definitely incredible at times. But if you’re looking for an unputdownable, twisty, fun thriller? You found it. I put two more of this author’s books on my TBR shelf already. I really enjoy her writing style.

Thanks to Avon HarperCollins UK, NetGalley and Amanda Robson for the advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

This is a fabulous page turner that’s full of twists and turns. I kept thinking I had worked out what the ending would be and then something else happened.
I’ve loved Amanda Robson’s other books and this one certainly didn’t disappoint.

This book was crazy, and I mean this in a good way. I cannot remember the last time I read a book where there were so many flawed characters.



Emma and Jade are neighbors living in a nice suburban neighborhood. Jade is married to Thomas, Emma is with Alastair but Jade is convinced that Thomas is having an affair with Emma. When Thomas dies and Emma looks like the likely suspect, it looks like she will go to jail. Thank goodness Alistair is a forensic scientist working on the case. He can protect Emma. He can manipulate the evidence to protect the woman he loves. But is Alistair really the benevolent loving person he portrays? His ex-wife doesn't think so. This story is told from different point of views, including Jade, Emma, and Alastair. The multiple point of views increases the tension and kept me on the edge of my seat.


The story moves back and forth between present-day and the past. These insights into the past provide clues as to the killer and the motive. There we so many twists and turns in this story that my head was spinning. Just when I thought I had figured it out, a new twist would surprise me. This is a book that is a must read but should be read slowly. There are many characters to keep track of.

Confession - I'm an Amanda Robson junkie. I came upon Obsession just as it was published, and have never looked back, nor have been more excited to know a new novel is on it's way. And My Darling did not disappoint.

The style is completely different from Amanda's previous novels, but this only increases the level of urgency of needing to know what next. The short sharp passages flipping between the characters is addictive, and once you get used to the format, it has so many OMFG moments, and brings a whole new feel to psychological thrillers.

I'd suggest putting aside some serious time, because I thought I'd make a start and read it over a couple or three days. Tis rare to start a book and be so enveloped that you close it when you've finished it.

My Darling is an insane rollercoaster...enjoy the ride. I did.

Wow...this book is absolutely, 100% certifiably insane, and I mean that in the best way possible!

I don’t want to give anything away, but it’s about Jade and her husband, Tomas, who have just recently moved into a new house next door to Emma, a dentist. One night over cocktails, Jade awkwardly confides in Emma and tells her that Tomas cheats on her with other women. It is not long before Jade believes Tomas and Emma are having an affair.

I think the less you know, the better. I was absolutely hooked by this juicy, twisted thrill ride! I audibly gasped at the direction the story turned at about 20%, and the twists continue from there. It’s a fun, unputdownable, fast-paced story just oozing with suspense and craziness! I absolutely enjoyed myself while reading it, and would recommend to anyone who can just enjoy the ride and not get caught up on things that would never happen in real life!

Thank you to Amanda Robson, Avon Books UK, and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

3.75-Stars

Although I’m an avid reader of contemporary romance novels and most subgenres, the short synopsis of My Darling grabbed my attention. It left nothing to the imagination and more so because normally a third-person present tense is used regardless of the story’s structure. Could it be that the first-person narrative takes precedence in this book? Well yes, but the protagonists’ thoughts regarding other characters resembled direct speech as ‘you’ is spoken frequently. The catch—three voices are heard, yet a fourth is felt strongly. And I have to say that Robson’s writing style is daring. There’s no prologue, chapters or epilogue; just names at the beginning of new passages, and the reader gets to learn about past happenings in sporadical flashbacks. One would think it’s not going to make for easy reading, but I found the book’s tone thoroughly engaging.

To begin with, I had trouble matching the characters’ love interests. Never one to let these details get the better of me, I jotted down who was who and lift off, the story started to flow. It’s quite fast-paced, extremely descriptive whilst in some scenes commentaries about what the players were wearing and more I found a tad overdone. However, this other hiccup was nothing in comparison to such a thrilling read. Basically, jealousy is the menu of the day. Throw in psychotic minds for seconds worked wonders and becomes the backbone of the story. Sitting back, I seriously had to consider certain actions taken. Were they a form for worse or greater things to evolve? It’s up to you to judge!

‘Men never mean what they say.’

Jade and Tomas are newbies in the neighborhood. She’s sharp-witted, pushy but more important, mistrustful of her husband. Her account of how she felt showed me how mentally unhinged she is. Tomas is loving and despite being aware of his wife’s issues, he’s quick to excuse her. Goodness me, who lives and works across the street I didn’t know whether to pity, applaud or breathe deeply in hope

‘She comes every day. Watching me like a hawk.’

Overflowing with twists; the one in which I never saw coming certainly left reeling! I have to mention the cover. You’ll understand its perfection when you dive into the book. I’m not going to say too much about the other characters or the well-thought-out plot as it would be a shame to spoil this riveting standalone for you. Seeing as Emma’s a professional woman, I have to add with tongue in cheek that I found her naïvity somewhat misleading. And the boyfriend—could he hold the key? One thing’s for sure, the police will have their work cut out for them.

‘I have taken such a risk for you.’

I liked the exactitude of Robson’s research and even though I’m not a fan of choppy prose, it worked well because more often than not, this is how we speak. Albeit having had trouble rating this story, it’s bitingly memorable and for readers who like spine-tingling cut-throat suspense, this is for you! Bravo, Robson!

Thank you Avon Books UK and Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read My Darling in exchange for an honest review.

When Jade and Tomas move in next door to Emma, she would never in a million years believe how much her life would change. When Emma is accused of murder, her only hope is boyfriend Allistair, who is a forensic scientist. Can Allistair turn the tables on Emma’s accuser and help prove her innocence?

A good twisty tale full of secrets and lies which made for an entertaining read.

Thanks Nretgalley and the Publisher . This is a story about 2 woman and one who thinks her other half is not playing fair. It had me hooked until the end. Great read

I really enjoyed this one! Great storyline and characters with a lot of unexpected twists and turns. Kept me on the edge of my sit until the end.
Will be recommending to others!!

Thanks to NetGalley and to the publisher for my ARC which I received in exchange for my honest review. Wow! I can't believe some of the developments that take place in this book. I am loathe to give anything away because that will ruin it for future readers but here are my thoughts. My Darling is a chilling look at love, sex, paranoia and obsession.

Two couples quickly find themselves intertwined in a deadly game in which there can only be one winner. Jade and her husband Tomas move next door to the sultry and successful Emma. Emma , a dentist, is dating Allistair a forensic scientist employed by the police department. Jade immediately decides that Emma has designs on her husband and the body count begins. While the characters engage in absolutely reprehensible behavior they are cunning and industrious, and I simply couldn't look away.

The novel takes an unflinching look at domestic violence, mental health and murder. It is clear that the author conducted a tremendous amount of research into forensic science and the reader is spared no detail. Seriously, this book is not for the faint of heart! Also, if you are curious about how to get away with murder, look no further! This is practically a how-to guide!

If you are looking for a fast paced psychological thriller that will keep you up well into the night check out My Darling. Disturbingly good!

A fast paced and sinister story that will have you on the edge of your seat in anticipation. I found this story very intense and creepy but I couldn't put it down. Amanda writes with such passion and includes lots of information that keeps the reader interested. With Amanda's books you can never guess what is coming and that is what I really like about her books. A true masterpiece by a brilliant author.

My Darling by Amanda Robson was my introduction to this author, and if this one is indicative of her other work in any way, I am quite anxious to read more. This is a fast-paced, thrilling read that kept me fully engaged from the very start.

Told in short and concise chapters from the alternating perspectives of Emma, Jade, and Alastair, and with intermittent chapters titled only 'memories', we witness the story of two neighbouring couples whose lives will become entwined in ways that none could ever have anticipated. With plenty of twists, revelations, and secrets brought to light, you will be racing through this compelling and addictive read. 4.5 stars

Many thanks to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for the opportunity to read this ARC.

Having read all of Amanda Robson's previous work, I was thrilled to be granted an electronic ARC of her latest book, My Darling; a book that finally comes close to her amazing debut, Obsession .

This was absolutely enjoyable and a thrilling page-turner, made all the more so with its short chapters and fast, no-nonsense pacing. This is a great domestic thriller where you are never really sure who's plotting what and who's gonna fall next. Some happenings were a bit too convenient to be realistic (who reads fiction and thrillers seeking realism though?) but all in all, a very fun read.

Like with all books, I tend to root for the very first character that is introduced and this time was no different. I was also taken by surprise when it revealed which characters the 'Memories' chapters belonged to. The ending was satisfying and I liked how everything came full circle.

Only downside is my ARC has missing headers at times when there is a POV switch, but fortunately it wasn't hard to figure out whose POV it had switched to.

I recommend going into the book with no idea of what to expect i.e. don't read the (thankfully vague) synopsis or reviews. That's the best way to enjoy this delicious thriller.

It took me awhile to get into the next story, and even though didn't particularly care for the characters, I found myself captivated wondering what was going to happen next.

This author's style of writing has always fascinated me, it takes a while to get used to but it draws you in. This book is one of my favourite genres, a psychological thriller. One thing I always noticed in Ms. Robson's books is that her female characters are strong, independent and messed up in some ways.

This tale is narrated through the four main characters view points. It was a bit confusing at first because there are no separate chapter in each character's narration. In one paragraph you get Jade's inner thoughts and in the next one it's Emma's narrative and it throws you a bit. Alastair and Emma are a new couple, they met through Tinder and are just getting to know each other. Tomas and Jade are the new neighbours that move next door to Emma. To say that Jade has troublesome issues is an understatement.

The plot is intriguing and although at first I thought I had it all figured out the twist in the last half of the book will blow you away. I would have given this book a perfect five stars but the narrative flow of each character was a muddle and a hard slog. All I can say is that if you want to find out if someone gets away with murder then take a chance and read this one. 3.5 stars from me. Thanks to NetGalley for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

I found this a very easy read , totally over the top and far fetched but an absolute blast . Jade and Tom have just moved house , Jade is dismayed to see her neighbour Emma , who she worries is exactly her husbands type .
It's clear from early on that Jade has some trust issues , and is paranoid about her husband and Emma . Emma has a new boyfriend whose ex wife tries to warn her that he is violent . This all makes for an absolute corker . I sat in the garden and devoured it in an afternoon . Ridiculously Fabulous !!!!!!!!!

I'll be honest, I started off hating this book. I hated the characters, and none of them were likeable or ones I could identify with.
However, I am very glad I persevered! It was gripping, clever, and I raced through it in a day! Just goes to show, what people will do to save their skin or protect their loved ones.

Very twisted! and oh so good :) this was full of backstabbing twists and some pretty awful terrible people and it was AMAZING!

Absolutely amazing!! Such a great thriller. It caught my attention from the very beginning! The characters were fantastic.

Dark, distorted, gripping page-turner. Contorted. Brutal. Cold and fabulous. It is the only way to describe this twisted story of four central lives acting out upon and destroying each other. Seldom is there a book that fascinates the reader in such a manner, but this book is the rare exception. Centred on four main characters, it is a story of mistrust, control, revenge and a kind of victory, sinister in nature. The story perverts the sense of neighbourliness that one so often takes for granted.

Emma and Alistair, Jade and Tomas. The first a new couple having met a few months ago on Tinder, with all the excitement and ardour a new relationship contains. The other a married couple mired by mental illness and suspicion. Emma is a rich dentist, Alistair a forensic scientist, as was Jade before she retired from her work as a university professor and Tomas, a hedge fund manager. All successful and new neighbours in a well to do neighbourhood. Oddly, by way of introduction, Jade takes Emma aside and warns her that her husband Tomas has a roving eye and that she best keep her distance. And Alistair has the niggling issue of his ex-wife who appears hell-bent on causing as much financial and emotional trouble as she can. But Jade discovers through her spying that despite her warnings, Emma and Tomas are ‘obviously’ ensconced in a relationship. And it's not the first time she has caught him in some such indiscretion. But she is determined to exact her revenge and stop this liaison in its tracks, no matter what it takes. But Emma also has the issue of Alistair becoming more and more demanding, both emotionally and physically. At first, they had agreed to spend only weekends together, but he has been steadily wanting more of her time, causing friction and instability between the couple, not to mention that he wants her to become involved with his son from his previous relationship, which Emma did not count on. Then one-night Tomas is brutally murdered, and the game of cat and mouse begins, with one person trying to pin the crime on another and so on and so forth. Emma doesn’t remember a night that she shared drinks with Jade but does remember the extreme abuse she had lived through in the past, and Alistair is being hassled for more money from his ex which makes him difficult to be around, whilst Jade is being pushed by her psychiatrist to take more and more medication that she doesn’t want to, but her desire for vengeance is growing. And in the end, the police are confident they know who is the guilty party because the evidence doesn’t lie… or does it?

This ingenious tale is warped almost from the opening. One is left shocked at the turn of events and it just keeps happening as one character turns on another, almost like rabid dogs. It is never clear cut who is guilty of what and who is being unfairly set up except when it is. The brutality is extreme, the descriptions lurid and honest. One is in no way sure what the final outcome will be and it requires a great deal of concentration on behalf of the reader to keep all the threads within the tale straight, but the payoff is worth the work and the twist in the tail is extreme, harsh and yet brilliant.

Highly recommended.

Thank you netgalley and @harpercollinsca for this difital arc.
Amanda Dobson you are messed up in the best way possible ! How is your brain even wired !
Two couples, delusions, secrets, paranoia, lies AND to keep it interesting - a violent murder.
I don't even know where to start with reviewing this one because it was an insane ride and I loved every twist and evil turn !
The wife who actually commits the murder - frames the woman whom she thought ( delusional) was having an affair with her husband ( the victim). The boyfriend of the accused, happens to be the one performing the autopsy on the victim realizes that his girlfriend has been set up. Without mentioning his connection to the accused, he manages to point the finger back to the wife, and in doing so, gets his girlfriend released from prison. Bravo !
Now he feels like she is indebted to him forever! I mean seriously, he just saved your ass ! So he asks her to marry him and her answer is not what he expected.
What follows is a series of twists so incredibly genius that I was giddy ! I couldn't believe my luck with being approved for this digital arc. My favourite part was the narration at the second person. So creepy that you end up thinkin you're actually part of this crazy story -- yes !!! put me in coach !!!
Absolutely amazing read for all you thriller seekers ( like me) who think you've got it alllll figured out ahead of the author. Surprise ! You don't -- not with this one anyway. So buckle up and enjoy the ride !

Wow! What an interesting book!

Amanda Robson writes this story from the perspective of 4 characters, 2 couples, Jade and Tomas, who move in next door to afluent and glamourous Emma, who is in a relationship with forensic scientist Alasdair. It doesn’t give too much away to say not all the characters make it to the end, as it becomes clear from the start that this is not so much a ‘whodunnit’ as a ‘will they get away with it?’

Amanda’s style of writing is unique - sentences are shorty, snappy and staccato-like, she really doesn’t mince her words. This works very well and makes the novel really stand out! It kept me riveted until the end, so a worthy 5 stars from me!

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

I do enjoy a book where there are few, if any, likeable characters. This will make you look more closely at your neighbours… A couple move in next door and events take such a turn that everyone’s lives are changed forever. It’s fast paced, faster than you realise as you whizz through the plot of revenge and regret then revenge and retribution. They say that no good deed goes unpunished and this is certainly true in this case. Partners are jealous, and willing to go to any length to ensure their other halves remain loyal and true. A sinister, creepy read throughout which makes it all the more enjoyable.

*Many thanks to NetGalley, Avon Books UK, and Amanda Robson for an ARC of this book!*

Wow, what a trip! I went into this one prepared to be baffled, intrigued, and disturbed in the best possible way and it completely blew my mind!

Amanda Robson gives us two sets of interesting neighbors and couples in Jade and Tomas and Emma and Alistair, laying the groundwork for a tornado of lies, paranoia, jealousy, and murder. Jade fears her husband's wandering eyes towards his beautiful blond neighbor Emma. A dangerous obsession to be sure...but who is obsessed with who? And who is the most dangerous neighbor of all?

Robson brilliantly incorporates several voices into the narrative, and keeps it driving with short, punchy sentences and quick chapters. She keeps you completely engrossed to the extent that the improbabilities of some situations no longer matter because it is such a FUN thriller to read, you won't care! The only voice that is missing from narration is Tomas, which was a little bit disappointing since all of the other characters' voices were so unique (and sometimes disturbing!) to read. I also wish some of the flashbacks to the past would have had their own solid conclusion, but they definitely added some depth and clarity to the some of the character's motivations.

I can't think of a better escape right now if you're looking for a little bit (or a whole lot) of crazy in your psychological thrillers than this one!

Thanks to #netgalley and #avonbooks for the ARC in exchange for an honest and fair review. This wasn't my first time reading an Amanda Robson book and I was excited to receive this copy from Netgalley. To say I was hooked from the first chapter is an understatement, I was compelled to keep reading this book with minimal interruptions tolerated! It's a domestic thriller based on 2 women living next door to each other, 1 is convinced the other is sleeping with her husband and starts plotting revenge on them both. Just when you think you have solved it, further demises are plotted on each other and it will keep you hooked to the very end. Makes me wonder just what goes on in Amanda's mind to come up with such spellbinding thrillers. Another great book for her to add to your tbr. #amandarobson #mydarling #netgalley #goodreads #tea_sipping_bookworm #bookstagram #bookqueen #amazon#kindle #avonbooks #litsy

“Do I love you? Do I hate you? There is a fine line between love and hate. I have felt both towards you, my darling, my love. It is a tribute to how much you have meant to me. And now I need to decide whether to love you or kill you”

WELCOME TO CUCKOO LAND! Oh my, Ms. Robson! You have got yourself a new fan! This was completely insane! It has been a while since I read something so bonkers. I started it without previously reading the synopsis, so at the beginning I was a bit confused with all the different POV and the second person narrators, but I soon got hooked on the madness and forgot about it, as all three voices are clearly differentiated.

With short and quick chapters it’s impossible not to fly through the pages. Last night I was at 30% with my mouth hanging open thinking nothing crazier could happen but I was proved wrong again and again.

As a medical examiner myself I just love stories were forensics play an important role, so you can imagine I was happy like a pig in mud with this, with forensic scientist trying to outsmart each other and, even though I found some inconsistencies I couldn’t care less about them cause I was having so much fun.

If I had to summarize “My darling” in just one word it would be unputdownable and engrossing (ok, two words 🙂) so if you’re in the mood for a crazy ride don’t doubt it, this one’s for you.

Thanks to Netgalley and Avon Books UK for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

A gripping book right from the start. The story is well written, giving points of view for various different characters, each character keeping their own dark secrets.
Well paced, with many twists and turns throughout, some of which I certainly didnt expect. An all round brilliant psychological thriller.

I have to be honest I started off and I didnt like this book, Too many unlikeable characters and short chapters caused confusion of who was who.
However I persevered and boy am I glad I did.
Gripping, and overflowing with twists, ones you never see coming. . You'll understand as you hit about 25% of the book. I'm not going to say to much about the characters I just found some naivety along the way and kept shaking my head.
It was dark and brutal and a page turner. Centred on four characters it's a story of revenge, manipulation, control and mistrust and has a twisted dark side.
Amanda Robson has done it again with another killer thriller and if you like worse case scenarios this one is for you.

Thank you in advance for the ARC.

Wow! Just Wow....
How four lives can be quickly envolved in a love/hate cat and mouse game!
Emma a beautiful dentist moves next door to couple Jade and Tomas and boy what trouble that brings. Throwing into the mix is Emma's partner Allister a mad and scary forensic pathologist.
I've never mean so gripped by a book, congratulations you now have a new number 1 fan.

First read for me by this author, but definitely not the last! Thoroughly enjoyed this thriller and would recommend it to all. This book is about new neighbours moving in next door to Emma who hopes to make new friends. How wrong can she be?? Once started, this book is very hard to put down. Excellent.

Two couples, neighbours, murder. What is going on behind closed doors? What are they thinking behind their everyday masks, who to trust?

Great thriller, joy to read.

Wow this book is a bit of a mind twist. Honestly I kept flirting between liking the characters to hating them and no one came out of this one as very likeable by the end but I loved it!!!

Well written story. Kept me engaged the entire time. A page turner for sure! Looking forward to reading more books by this author!

What a roller coaster emotions!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rating: 5 out of 5.

Jade and Tomas move to a new house in search of a new beginning. Their next door neighbours, Emma and Alistair seem like a lovely couple, until Emma gets a bit too close to Tomas…

Some books get to you in a way that others don’t. I wouldn’t be able to explain why I liked My Darling so much but I did -I actually read it twice!

My Darling may seem, at first, like a usual psychological thriller. You are introduced to two couples who live nearby, Jade and Tomas, and Emma and Alistair. Jade is suspicious that Emma is having an affair with her husband and she does what every other woman would do under her circumstances… or does she?

The characters are strangely relatable. A lot of novels have what I like to refer to as uni-dimensional characters. You know who the killer is from the beginning, and you know why they did it. Not with My Darling. You get to know why Jade feels the way she does, and why Alistair is so protective of Emma. Tomas is not exactly the husband of the year, and poor Emma is someone you want to root for until that happens. And then nothing makes sense but it does in a strange way -these people are certified insane!

When Tomas’ body appears, it’s no secret who has done it and why. At least that’s what you think. Maybe the why isn’t that clear. Maybe the who will get away with it and someone else will take the fall. Maybe you think you had figured this out but you had no idea.

What really got me is the style of delivery. Each chapter is told from the point of view of one of the characters talking to the other. This feels as if they were speaking directly to you. If the story wasn’t creepy enough, reading someone refer directly to you is terrifying!

If that doesn’t sound scary enough, wait until you read the mysterious memories from an anonymous source. They are intense, disturbing, and just when you think you know which character they belong to… there comes the twist!

The ending, ah yes, that satisfying ending that we are all rooting for is genius. I really can’t say much more than that without spoiling the book!

My Darling was a fantastic read, I am actually considering reading it for a third time, and will definitely be reading more books by Amanda Robson.

Disclosure: I would like to thank Avon Books UK for an advanced copy of My Darling by Amanda Robson. This is my honest review.

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My Darling
by Amanda Robson
Avon Books UK
Avon
General Fiction (Adult) | Mystery & Thrillers
Pub Date 24 Aug 2020 | Archive Date Not set

Thanks to NetGalley and Avon Books for this ARC. I have not read Amanda Robson before and I think I have been missing out. I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Great read. Kept me guessing.
5 star

Jade and her husband Tomas move into their new home and meet their new neighbours Emma and Alaistair. One night Jade confides in Emma that Tomas regularly cheats on her with other women and its not long before jade believes that Emma and Tomas are having an affair. With a history of paranoia Jade sets about hatching a plan to make her cheating husband very, very sorry.
As with all of Amanda Robsons books, this was very fast, very punchy and just kept your brain twisting and turning trying to keep up. Told from multiple points of view the voices of the characters were very clear, in that you knew who was narrating with ease. This book was dark, cold, disturbing and fabulous. It’s full of revenge regret and retribution, and throughout it all you’re never quite sure who is guilty of what. Highly, highly recommend this book.

A must read book - I can’t stop talking about it to anyone I meet.

Thank you to Netgalley for copy in exchange for a review.

This was my first Amanda Robson but it won't be my last. I was completely engrossed in this book from the first chapter on.
Writing a psychological thriller with just four main characters, set in the same location for most of the time, and still manage to grab the reader, is extremely difficult. Amanda Robson did it. It is difficult to tell more because the less said about this book the better, because it's hard to write about without spoilers.
You should read it for yourself!
Just as you think you know which way this story will go, it goes another way. The characters are extremely well developed and I just couldn't find a thing that I didn't like about this book.

Many thanks to Netgally for this digital reading copy.