Loved! This had me turning the pages from the start!

Although I had figured the who done it, there was so much more!

As always, Lisa Jewell delivered!

Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to preview Watching You by Lisa Jewell. Jewell likes to keep you guessing, and this book will keep you in the dark till the last minute.
You are watching someone, you are obsessed, he is older but so interesting, and you want him. But someone is watching you and you have no clue. There are alot of characters in this novel so you have to keep up with what is going on in this neighborhood.
Good book, characters could be developed more so you could understand the plot better. Needs better editing.

Simply terrific!! I was absolutely hooked from the start. Watching You begins with a detective examining a murder scene in the kitchen of someone's home. As readers, we don't know who has been murdered or why, nor will we until about 80% of the way through the book. I loved the suspense. The most delicious part of Watching You though was that author Lisa Jewell wrote it so beautifully that I thought I knew who all the characters were at their moral center. I was very, very wrong. It didn't all come together for me until I was nearing the end, and I was absolutely gobsmacked! (A wonderful British word that says it all.)

Many of the reviews I've read (after I finished the book) complain that there are too many characters. I wholeheartedly disagree. Jewell does a brilliant job of developing all of the characters in Watching You, and I wasn't confused for a minute. This novel is about a neighborhood where everyone is being watched or doing the watching. In one house we have the Fitzwilliams -- father Tom, headmaster of a private school; his wife Nicola, who is a bit of a mystery but slavishly devoted to her husband; and their 14 year old son Freddie, who spies on pretty much everyone in the neighborhood, but particularly the pretty girls. In a second home we have Jack and Rebecca Mullen. Jack is a surgeon and Rebecca is a systems analyst. Jack and Rebecca (who is pregnant) have also temporarily taken in his younger sister Joey and her new husband Alfie. Joey and Alfie met while working at a resort in Ibiza and are trying to find their way now that they are back in the real world. Joey is the central character of the novel as intermittent chapters are dedicated to her interrogation at the police station for the murder of whoever was found murdered in Chapter 1. Finally, in a third house we meet Jenna Tripp, a 15 year old student at the private school where Tom Fitzwilliams is headmaster, and her mother Frances, who is the neighborhood crazy lady. Mrs. Tripp has serious mental issues, believes she is being "gang-stalked," and is constantly watching everyone in the neighborhood, but particularly Tom Fitzwilliams. Every one of these characters comes to life in the talented hands of Ms. Jewell.

I think this is the first novel of Jewell's that I've read, but I've already downloaded two more. I give Watching You 5 stars! Thank you NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for providing me an advance Kindle copy.

This story kept me hooked and on the edge of my seat until the very last page - even when you think it is over, it isn’t! While there are a lot of characters in this book, the author does a nice job developing most of them up front and then uncovering pieces of the others as the story unfolds. It was a compelling story full of mystery! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC to enjoy!

The premise of this book is a little sinister; that you never know who else may be privy to your seemingly secret indiscretions. This would be worst nightmare stuff for most of us which is why I think I found the book so compelling. I thought that the main victim and culprit of the central plot were the least developed characters, and would like to have understood them a little more. However, the book was a very enjoyable thriller with lots of intriguing sub-plots, and I couldn't put it down.
This was an ARC from NetGalley

Newlywed Joey Mullen is obsessively infatuated with her charismatic, handsome and very married neighbor Tom Fitzwilliam. Headmaster at a local private school, Tom appears to be an attentive dad and hopelessly in love with his wife but some villagers believe he has a sordid past, quite possibly connecting him to the apparent suicide of a former female student. This steady boil novel with its ever growing web of intrigue, suspense and red herrings is for anyone who enjoyed Jewell's earlier works. Thank you for this advanced copy.

This book has many typographical errors, missing sentences, missing paragraphs? Should I keep reading?

Watching You by Lisa Jewell involves a large cast of characters and revolves around the newly appointed school’s director. It starts slowly and I found the story being interesting at 55% of the book.
I read Then She Was Gone by the same author and was hooked from the beginning. This is different for this one, I still enjoyed it.

The age old question of "How well do you know your neighbors?" popped up when I read this book. Neighbors, secrets, and a skeleton lie at the heart of this story.

The format is very similar to Big Little Lies where someone dies in the beginning and the story is sprinkled with little bits of police interviews. It begins with the police investigating the crime scene, and then the story is told in reverse order leading up to the day of the crime. We don't know who was killed, or why, but there was a very obvious clue left near the dead body.

There are many themes that are explored in this book – love, loss, lust, guilt, betrayal, marriage, mental illness, obsession, stalking, Asperger’s, domestic violence, teen angst, bullying, friendship, poverty, divorce, grief…. there is a lot wrapped up in this book. All of these topics are covered subtly and respectfully (not graphic).

I love Lisa Jewell's writing and the way that she builds her characters. This story has a lot of them, but you get to know them over time and it's easy to keep them straight. The book is evenly paced and kept me guessing. I wanted to know Tom's true character, and his motivations. Is he a saint, a creep, or just unlucky? I was led down a path and formulated my opinions which turned out to be WRONG! The book kept me guessing until the very surprising and satisfying end.

This is my second Lisa Jewell read. My first is I Found You. The two books have very different plots, but both are great thrillers. The writing is stellar - I will be tracking down more of Ms. Jewell's books.

I cannot say enough good things about Lisa Jewell's stories! I literally cannot put them down without finishing the whole story. She is an expert at capturing your attention and keeping it until the very end. And there's always a great surprise waiting for you... Love this book!

Melville Heights in Bristol, England is supposed to be a great place for kids to grow up. It it seems as if Tom Fitzwilliams, the Headmaster, has some hidden secrets. Jenna Tripp, one of his students, notices now he looks at some of the young girls in her class. Mr. Fitzwilliams only lives across the street from her. She does notice that there seems to be someone who is constantly peeping out of the top window of his home. Who is it? And why are they doing it? There has been a murder, and it’s Mr. Fitzwilliam’s wife. Of course, the police think he is involved. But there’s a bit of glitch. The police find a tassel from a boot in the victim’s blood. It seems that Mr. Fitzwilliams was to meet a young woman in a hotel. Her name is Josephine (aka) Joey. Joey is a newlywed, and has just moved in with her brother, Jack and his wife, Rebecca. The newlyweds will stay with Jack until they get settled. However, but Joey has fallen prey to Mr. Fitzwilliam’s charms. It seems as if he is not happy with his home life and is constantly looking at young girls and women. Jenna notices this too and tries to dissuade one of her classmates from having anything to do with him. There is still the murder of his wife to contend with, and Joey is the one who is being blamed for the murder. Who killed Mrs. Fitzwilliams? What is the motive? Whatever the motive, the murder was vicious and very personal. Even Mr. Fitzwilliam’s son, Freddie, is wondering if his father is capable of murdering his mother. Freddie has heard things in the night coming from his parents room, and they are not very good sounds either. He even hears his mother crying sometimes. Freddie has seen so many things going on from his perch upstairs. He keeps a journal and takes pictures without anyone knowing what he is doing. Is it possible, that someone else also is keeping tabs on the Fitzwilliams as well? Is it possible that someone might actually have evidence of who killed Mrs. Fitzwilliams? This book will definitely keep you on your toes until the very end. The plot was very throughout, and the character development was great as well. I look forward to reading more from this author.

This book is a good one. There’s constantly a lot of activity going on, so it doesn’t have very many lulls or dead spots. The characters are all a bit odd, but I suppose it’s fitting for this book. The ultimate outcome does become quite predictable early on, but the exact causes and then the end twist is still a fun little jolt of excitement. I always enjoy reading her books and this one was no exception. It was enjoyable and I’d recommend it certainly. Thanks so much for my ARC made available through NetGalley.

Thank you to Netgalley & Atria Books for this ARC. I love Lisa Jewell. She is always able to spin a poetically beautiful thriller where not much happens until the end but keeps you enthralled nonetheless. This was definitely a lighter read, with the thriller part happening only in the last 10% but I thoroughly enjoyed this book!

Lisa Jewell was true to her usual form in Watching You, crafting a clever and compelling story with engaging, multi-faceted characters and a well-plotted mystery. I did guess at the ending early on, but not how it came to pass, so I was very happy to read on and wasn't bored. This is just one of those authors I will always reach for when she has a new book, because I just find her style so readable. Recommended!

This was another fantastic suspense that I enjoyed so much! Watching You by Lisa Jewell was a fun mystery and I wasn’t quite sure what direction the story would take the reader in. There were so many places we could go with this.

There is the handsome head teacher of the local school and the young school girls who have a crush on him, plus the newly married woman who has an intense attraction to him. There’s the woman who everyone thinks is crazy, who has her eye on him, remembering him from an incident years ago. There’s his pretty wife, the picture of beauty and health, always out running. Then there’s his son, a voyeur who takes notes and photos of what happens in their tiny community.

Here’s the plot:

You’re back home after four years working abroad with a brand new husband in tow. You’re keen to find a place of your own. But for now, you’re living with your big brother, camped out in his spare bedroom. And then – quite unexpectedly – you meet the man next door.

He’s the head teacher of the local high school. He’s twice your age. And he’s devastatingly attractive. Soon you find you’re watching him. All the time. But what you don’t know is that someone is watching you. Or that what has started as an innocent crush is quickly turning into an obsession as dark as it is deadly.

Through the book there is a running police investigation, there is a dead body in a pool of blood but who is the murderer? I thought this was put together very well and I really wasn’t sure which direction the story would take me in!

I HIGHLY recommend this one if you love a twisty novel full of suspense. This will be published in December.

I like never knowing what I'm going to get with a Lisa Jewell book but always ending up liking it. That was true here. Lots of different angles and I was back and forth the entire time.

Thanks to Netgalley for the free copy in exchange for an honest review.

First of all, it's been ages since I've read a book by Lisa Jewel. I believe that was in 2008 following my final divorce and figuring out what to do with my life. I remember purchasing one of her books at the grocery store in a little town where I had lived at the time. The reason why I remembered it so vividly was because it was totally out of my genre and I had stayed up all night reading it.. I believe it was 31 Dream Street.
When I requested this Watching You, I had no idea it was the same author. Her name kept nibbling at me until I looked it up. Imagine my surprise ! Yet, this novel is a completely different genre from 31 Dream Street and mine!

Wow! What a whammy or should I say double whammy? The beginning drew me in right away and managed to keep my nose in the book like it's supposed to. There were layers upon layers of secrets which kept coming for these characters. Just when you think you know who dunnit, another twist slams into you time after time, making it all the more delicious ! The ending was just perfect where I whispered wow couple of times.

I received this intense copy from Atria Books through Net Galley in an exchange for my unbiased honest review . THANK YOU! I thoroughly enjoyed it!

Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for providing me with a digital copy to review.

Being able to fully become engrossed in a book is the best feeling. I noticed how sometimes when I review for publishers or review for netgalley I end up feeling a little pressured to get through a book. It’s to the point where I have a tough time REALLY enjoying the book. I’ve decided that if I do feel pressured I will totally put the book down and possibly DNF. This is a hobby that I enjoy and I refuse to make this feel like another job in my life.

Thankfully, WATCHING YOU kept my attention in a good way. I enjoyed the different perspectives and figuring out the mystery that the author presented to the reader. I couldn’t wait to get to what would happen next. It was a fast paced book that I was able to lose myself in. I just really enjoyed it.

The plot of the book was what made the story come together at the end. You are presented with a tasteful amount of characters and they all relate to the mystery in some type of way. There weren’t too many to keep track of and it flowed beautifully.

If you are looking for a really good book to read on a rainy Saturday night then I recommend this one ! You won’t regret it.

"Take nothing on its looks; take everything on evidence. There's no better rule."
-Charles Dickens, Great Expectations

There are books that feel like you read and read and they never seem to end. There others you wish would never end. 'Watching You' is one of those books you just want to keep reading. My fascination with mystery/thrillers led me to this amazing book. I was so happy to have received this ARC but kept putting off reading it for a few days. What was I thinking? This is such an adrenaline rush of a read! Every page reveals a stunning new detail which is why it’s so difficult to put down!

'Watching You' is one of the best thrillers I’ve read this year. Written in different perspective and outstanding voices, Lisa Jewell has created her best work yet! Because of my love for thrillers I believe there are times and books that feel too simple for me and a lot of the times the story reveals itself to me half way through the book. This is such a different and refreshing story that grips you from the first page and it does not relent! Twist after twist and turns. I was blindsided so many times that I had to stop reading just to catch my breath!

One of the things I enjoyed most about this book is how very wrong I was when I thought I knew it all. Jewell leads you to believe one thing while something entirely different is about to happen in the next page. Some characters you’ll love and others you’ll hate but then it all twists in a way that makes you question everything!

Each of the characters plays a very special and important role in the story. This book also made me realize that we are often too quick to judge and that not everything you hear or imagine or even see is the truth. While you start to hate a certain set of certain characters, you begin to unravel the mess and end up with a completely different idea of them. Definitely a memorable book and one I recommend without hesitation. Loved it!

I really enjoyed this book. It’s a great psychological thriller. The title says it all.. everybody is watching everybody. It is well written with a great plot. It all comes together beautifully in the end. Great read. I highly recommend it.
Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for the advance reader copy of this book in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion of this book.