This is a review for the whole book, not just the excerpt.

Watching You is the newest standalone suspense thriller by UK author Lisa Jewell.

I really like suspense thrillers and have enjoyed the previous books that I have read by this author.

This book has multiple 3rd person POVs. The main ones are 15 year old Freddie, 15 year old Jenna, and 26 year old Joey (female).

This book is set in the UK. The book is divided into four parts. It starts with a diary entry from 1996 and then moves to March 24th 2017. Part one starts in January 2017 and gradually goes forward until we get back to March 24th 2017.

I definitely struggled with the beginning of this book. The book centers around the new headmaster of the local high school, Tom Fitzwilliam. Freddie is his son. Jenna is a student at his school. And Joey is his (Tom's) new neighbor.

All of the POVs were interesting enough. However, I did find it odd that two of the POVs were from 15 year olds. Both Freddie and Jenna's moms were quite interesting. But the back and forth in narrators made me feel like there were just too many narrators.

The book is interspersed with parts of recorded interviews with the police. I enjoyed this part a lot and wish that had been more of the story. Someone has died or was murdered and I sort of wish that we would have just found out who was dead and had the police solve the case.

I really like the title as there are multiple characters who watch people.

Overall, this book just started too slowly for me. The story was good. But it took a long time for me to become really invested in the book. And I did guess the guilty party. The most interesting thing about this book was the crazy twist on the last page. I think that a lot of people will go crazy for the ending. Although I also suspect that a lot of readers will be confused. I had to think about that last page. But once I realized what I read I thought that part of the story was fantastic.

*this review is from chapters 1-4 provided by NetGalley and Atria Books*

The opening scene is an investigation of a murder then quickly shifts to the daughter of the victim, Joey. Joey has returned home with the man she just married, Alfie. Alfie does a lot of different jobs, but none of them well. Joey’s brother offers them a place to stay in his home until they are settled. It’s not long until Joey catches a glimpse of the neighbor, Tom Fitzwilliam and is fascinated by this striking man that seems to have the perfect life and perfect wife. One day Joey is looking out her window to Tom’s house and notices movement and the curtain is pulled back. Attention voyeurs: this is your next favorite read. I can feel the suspense start to build as I ask myself if he is also watching her. The end.

This is the first I’ve read from Lisa Jewell and if the first few chapters of the book is an indication of how the rest of the book will play out then I’m all in. The excerpt is short and left me wondering about the murder and how it ties in. It is enough of a taste of Lisa Jewell’s writing that I’m hooked and I know I need to read the rest!

Let me tell you how fantastic this book is.... while I knew that this was only an excerpt, after just a few chapters I was so enthralled, I had forgotten all about that!! Imagine my disappointment when I realized my time was up and I had to wait a few more months to see what happened! I immediately pre-ordered it because I had to know what happens! I think this book is thriller that is best read without pretense so I don't want to spoil the plot. All I can say is I think this is some of Lisa Jewell's finest work!

First of all, this is such a tease. I love Lisa Jewell, and I'm dying to read this book! The excerpt made me click the buy button on my kindle. Can't wait to read it!

I have Watching You on hold at my local library but I simply couldn't wait to see what this one was all about. I adore Lisa Jewell, her writing style and her character development and Watching You appears to be as terrific as her previous works! Okay, so forget the library, I have to get a copy of this one now!

Thank you #Netgalley for the preview.

I really like excerpts. After four chapters you can tell if the book goes on the to-be-read list. And this excerpt definitely makes me look forward to reading the whole book! I like the characters and the storyline is compelling.

I devoured this sneak peek of a haunting thriller on a quick work break. Now I'm can hardly wait to get my hands on the rest of the story. Lisa Jewell has another hit on her hands!!

After reading this excerpt I am very excited for this upcoming release. This shows promise of being a expertly delivered suspense novel like her previous releases.

The first four chapters of this book leaves you with no choice but to find this book and finish it . We start off with a dead body . joey Mullins is moving in with her brother and his wife and becomes attracted to her next door neighbor. Fabulous start to a compulsive read

What a tease! After reading the first 4 chapters of this book, I went and put this book on hold at my library! Can't wait to see where this goes! I've loved all of Lisa Jewell's books thus far and I know this will be no different!

You have to love a book that starts right off with a dead body. What a way to get your attention. We move on to Joey a twenty something that is newly married and moving back home after her mothers death. She and her husband move in with her brother and his wife. Then she sees the neighbor ..... and she watches him. I'm curious. Is someone watching Joey? Who is the dead body? Thrillers are my favorite genre! And as a side note, I love the cover. It would get my attention in the store.

I'm a fan of Lisa Jewell's books already so I was psyched to see this one. This excerpt intrigued me. I'm interested in reading more about Joey and Tom and how their story ties in with the murder from the beginning.

I'm loving what I've read so far and am very curious to read the new novel. I am not sure if I've read her books in the past but I know I will be looking to tackle her entire catalog of books.

Lisa is a an excellent writer and really enjoy the way she tells a story... She is one of my favorites and this one did not disappoint. The only disappointment was it was only a taste and I wanted more...

OOOOOhhh 4 chapters is just a teaser, having read them, I need to read the rest, what is up with the character Joey and her fixations, seems to jump in feet first without engaging her brain and the consequences!!! Will definitely be buying this one!

Many thanks to Netgalley & Atria Books for the teaser in exchange for my honest opinion.

Hmm, I usually give books at least 50 pages. This excerpt is the first 4 chapters. I can't say this one grabbed me. I'm not too fond of any of the characters to this point. I'm not sure I'll be reading the rest of the book. I'm sure this book is a great fit for some readers, just not this reader.

Thank you to Artria Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book excerpt in exchange for my honest review.

I received the first four chapters of this book for review and I am really looking forward to reading the rest. I have enjoyed all of Lisa Jewell's books and this one is no different.

Can't wait to see where this goes. The character Joey is already giving me the creeps. What an ungrateful jealous bitch. The book.starts out with a murder and I really want to see if my predictions are right on who's dead and who the killer is.

I have read a few books by this author already and love her writing. I just read the first four chapters and can't wait to read the rest. I'm looking forward to seeing where this chilling story ends. I'm already hooked!

received an excerpt from Netgalley.com for Watching You by Lisa Jewell. It was only five chapters long but I have read many books by Lisa Jewell and just from the five chapters I was given to read it looks like another great psychological thriller and I can’t wait for it to be released in December of this yearhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38355282-watching-you