I have been following K.L. Slaters books since her first one and Little whispers does not disappoint.
After her Mum dying with a terrible family secret and a marriage riddled with debt Janey Markham gets some good news. Her Husband Isaac and has got himself a new job with more money. So, with the extra money with their son Rowan they decide to move Buckingham Crescent. The crescent is one of the poshest streets in West Bridgford where there is a waiting list for anyone to move into the area. The houses are large mansion like. Far cry from where Janey has lived previously. She is looking forward to the move as it is a fresh start for both, which will give them more time with each other.
But when they move in Isaac’s new job takes him away from the family then previously. So, Janey makes friends with a circle of mothers that she met through Rowan’s new school. Introducing her to a new life, that she has never experienced before. She befriends Tanya one of the mothers whose son Dexter is Rowan’s friend. Confiding her inner family’s secrets to her that she will later regret.
This is another gripping psychological thriller from this author. This is a bit slow to get into a first and you keep wondering what the family secret Janey is hiding. There is a lot of different characters and as the story unfolds you find out what part of what is going on, they have played. There is also an amazing twist at the send I did not see coming. 4 stars from me.

K L Slater has become of one my must-read authors whose books go to the top of my to-read list. I adore the way she writes in a conversational way that we can all follow with characters we can grow to love or hate. This is a complex story with various storylines converging in the end to a shocking and unexpected unique finale. Can’t wait for the next one!

would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this amazing book

ohhh where to start....

a clique of friends, a group you want to be accepted by, this can happen at any stage of your life

and this is that story of a young family just moving up in the world, a new start, a new job, a new house and a new school for their son, so why has nothing changed...why is isaac still out working all the hours when the promise was more time spent with the family...

there are two storylines, one very much in the background that you get hints at and the other is how you try to fit in with your new neighbours and area and how their lives impact in yours so much that you start to take on their characteristic that you found unfriendly at the time...

brilliantly written and couldnt see where it was going until the big reveal at the end and boy was it a biggy...

i am loving this author

K.L. Slater has another hit with her latest, Little Whispers. A tense and thoroughly enjoyable twisted psychological thriller! Set in an affluent neighborhood where everyone has secrets and if you trust the wrong person, it could mean you lose everything and everyone. There are many levels and layers which will keep you up very late!

What a psychological thriller! The twists and turns throughout the book made it difficult to put down. I needed to read just one more page, then just one more page to try and figure out the next plot twist. I will definitely recommend to my reader friends.

This is something of a slow burner that gradually pulls you in until you don’t want to put it down. Janey is struggling to cope with not just the death of her mother but the mind blowing secret her mum revealed to her right before her death. When her husband gets an incredible new job offer she sees the opportunity to ditch the debt they were struggling with and have a fresh start as it involves relocating.

I really enjoyed seeing Janey build relationship up with her cliquey new neighbours, especially Tanya who takes her under her wing. It’s easy to see how Janey wants to rebel from her mothers conservative ways and why she would be flattered to be part of a friendship group, especially one as glamorous as this. I was really eager to learn Janey’s secret and it was frustrating having to wait until near the end however the other twists and turns were even more monumental.

LITTLE WHISPERS by K. L. Slater is “an unputdownable psychological thriller with a breathtaking twist”. I agree this book was unputdownable as I was so curious to find out the twist! But I felt the first half of the book was extremely slow moving. I liked the short chapters but wished for maybe less build up to the end.

This is my second K.L. Slater book and I'm obsessed. Little Whispers reminds me of Big Little Lies but more sinister. I had a hard time putting this book down and really loved the ending.

Unfortunately, the book cover doesn't do the book any justice.

I had to really think a lot to come up with the rating for this book: 3.5 stars
Writing style: I have read other books by this author and I like the writing style. It is engaging
Plot: This did not work well for me unfortunately, It did not have the sparks that K.L Slater's other books have had. While the premise is great, there are many inconsistencies and too much repetition. There is a lot of secrets and gossip and such to keep the plot interesting and it does work. Janey's past does not really justify how she behaves!
Editing: Things like the same sentence showing up twice hopefully that will be fixed before the final release. Or the instance where there is a 14 yr old child left behind when a 20yr old mother dies...how???
Characters: I could not get myself to like them or relate to them, but they were well developed.
The end was predictable and honestly it did not have to be so and the middle was slower than it needed to be.
I wish i could rate this higher but I have read better by K.L. Slater and this one misses the mark.

While this book was quite good, it felt a little too slow for my liking. It was written well and I never felt too confused.

Captivating! Janey can not believe her luck, after years of living hand to mouth her husband is offered a new job with a salary twice the size, a new housje in an affluent area at a steal and a new set of friends to boot but at what cost...

Janey has her own buried secret that keeps you hooked from the off. I would have liked a bit more nest on this at the end when it was finally revealed. It caught me off guard but then I felt it didn’t quite get the development it deserved.

A great book overall, thank you @netgalley

I have read a few of this authors books and enjoyed them all. This one certainly didn’t disappoint. It was a unique storyline full of twists and turns which kept me intrigued.

This read was a slow start, but really picked up unexpectedly. I'd recommend to others. Going to start looking for this author more.

Little Whispers by K.L.Slater

I loved this book.

Janey’s husband gets a great new job with double his normal salary which allows them to move to an upper-class neighbourhood with their son.

Janey soon becomes great friends with the ladies that live right on her street and also send their children to the same school as her son. She feels so close to one girl she shares her darkest secret which is later used against her.

I am not complaining that Janey’s secret is revealed over 70% into the book. I enjoyed reading the leadup to the secret revelation.

I enjoyed the story and characters very much.

The only thing I would complain about is the small inconsistent facts. E.g. on one page we read they left the house at 11:30pm then a few chapters later we are told it was 6:30pm. In the book we are told a 20-year-old passed away and she left behind a 14-year-old child, sorry do the math a 6-year-old cannot have a baby. And some sentences are repeated twice. I hope this will be edited before the book gets published.

I would like to thank Net Galley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review

Really liked this book! Each character has an agenda and I spent most of the book trying to figure it all out. Credit to author, I was totally surprised by the secrets and all of the mystery. Even my guesses that I felt pretty confident about were completely wrong. Think Mean Girls as adults.






Thanks, NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

It's no secret that I'm a big fan of anything K.L. Slater writes, and I'm always looking out for any of her new psychological thrillers. Having the chance to read two new titles in less than a month is definitely a huge bonus for me! I was intrigued by the premise of Little Whispers and I have been looking forward to pick it up. And as always, the writing is most definitely solid and it turned out to be an entertaining psychological thriller. Definitely a great pick for fans of domestic thrillers with a fair share of secrets!

While I confess that this story isn't my favorite Slater and I did feel that some of that spark was missing when I read the story, I still think Little Whispers is a more than solid read. It might just even be that these kind of domestic psychological thrillers just are not a good match for me right now... Because let's face it: in these strange times my reading taste has been all over the place and can hardly be trusted. That said, let's see if I can explain briefly what made me feel this way. First of all, I liked the premise of the story and the idea of 'outsiders' moving into a new posh neighborhood and trying to fit in makes for an intriguing story. The main focus is on the secrets and gossip of course... And I liked how the tension and suspense was slowly build up without giving away those secrets and twists.

That said, I do have to say is that I found some of the reveals to be quite an anti-climax, and especially those secrets relating to Janey's past. Somehow I was expecting something a whole lot more daunting? Sure, it was shocking and all, but I don't see why it should affect Janey that much as it didn't involve anything she did or could have influenced personally. It did raise an interesting question though: how far are we accountable for the actions of others? This question is also raised by the actions of her husband of course, and in a lesser way in Tracy too. In fact, we have a big cast of characters with things to hide, and as a consequence a lot of secrets and lies to unravel along the way...

The story uses a separate POV (in cursive) to add an ominous feel to the whole situation, as the woman in question seems to be in accute danger and you wonder how she fits in with the rest of the story. Switching between her and the other characters in play definitely added more suspense as well as making the plot feel more complex. As for the characters... I have to be honest here and say I wasn't really able to connect to any of them, but their development was well handled and their personalities fitted the part they played in the plot. And there were definitely a couple plot twists I didn't see coming! Especially those relating to the final reveals and the whole situation involving what Janey's husband was up to...

In short, Little Whispers is without doubt a solid psychological thriller that has that domestic vibe. While it's not my favorite of hers, I can still recommend it to anyone who enjoys reading the genre.

I just recently read my first K. L. Slater book, and really enjoyed it so was very happy to get the opportunity to read yet another. I enjoyed this book, I found it hard to believe that someone would be so trusting of some of the characters but still found it incredibly enjoyable and easy to read. I cannot wait to pick up another book from this author.

Not my first Slater book and definitely not my last. I really enjoy her writing and will look at several others. Janey was a fun character. She seemed desperate for connection.... from her mom, from her husband, from the bat s%#t gossiping women from Buckingham Crescent. I was rooting for her. I wanted her to find friendship and I wanted her husband to stop being such a weirdo. The book was a quick easy read. I was able to fly through it very quickly. It took a few twists I didn't see coming which I 💕love 💕! I recommend this quick, easy, fun read!

Just wow! KL Slater never ever disappoints!! I love her edgy writing style. Was hooked from the very beginning! How do we know who trust and just how much of our hearts do we give away?
Many story lines woven together and the reader just knows something is ‘off’ about the scenario. And boom you’re still stunned when it happens.
Lovely job! Highly recommend
Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Everytime I sit for read a book by K.L. Slater, I know will be better than the last one. I really enjoyed this book. Many twists and very interesting characters. thank you