This was a DNF for me. It was really slow and not much happened. In addition, Karen was a door mat and I do not like door mat main characters.

This should have been a DNF but I skimmed through the rest. The idea of the book was great but it never came to be. It wasn't thrilling or suspenseful, it felt like something might happen but nothing ever did. I didn't even find out the main characters name until halfway through.. This book just wasn't meant to be for me.

The Move, by Felicity Everett, is a domestic fiction novel that has the potential to be more suspenseful or entertaining but it doesn't fit into either genre. It's depicted as a thriller or mystery but it never comes to fruition; Nick and Karen are former residents of London who decide to make a new start in the country. They move to a large plot of land in a village with beautiful homes that are more suburban/country than what they are certainly accustomed to. Karen, having suffered some kind of trauma, is whisked away to the country house that Nick has spent months remodeling, including building her a studio for her pottery. The prose describing the setting, home and community is really well written-however the story is not a mystery or thriller as described. I had a hard time connecting to the main characters.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest feedback.

This book has a great story and concept. I had some trouble connecting with the main character mainly because I suspected something odd from the beginning and it was sort of off putting. I think it is my frame of mind though and not the author. The writing is great.

The Move by Felicity Everett is a slow-paced family drama. Nick and Karen are looking to start fresh in the country. The author’s descriptions of the setting were beautiful. The story, however, did not hold my attention. I was expecting a thriller, and this just didn’t deliver. The characters weren’t particularly likeable. The premise was interesting, and I enjoyed the writing style so I will try another title by this author.

Really enjoyed this book. Don't normally go for this genre but I couldn't put it down. Well worth the read.

The Move was not a thriller as it was described. It was very slow moving and the characters, Karen and Nick, were not very likable. The cause of Karen’s breakdown was alluded to but didn’t seem to go anywhere. I did enjoy the description of the house. All in all a disappointing read for me. Thank you to Felicity Everett, HQ, and NetGalley for affording me the opportunity to read this book.

The Move is the story of the slow death of a marriage. It begins as Karen drives to her new country home and her husband Nick. We know that Karen is recovering from a trauma, that Nick is solicitous and has decorated the house with Architectural Digest worthy style. Since Karen is a potter, he has built her a studio and set up all her equipment. But something is wrong. Karen is forgetful and reserved. She is awkward and distant with the townspeople who offer her friendship, reaching out only to another loner, a single woman who lives nearby. Flashbacks tell the real story of Karen and Nick’s marriage. As Karen and Nick careen toward what we think might be an unhappy ending, these flashbacks interrupt the present day narrative with their sad, harsh descriptions.

The Move is so beautifully written that you actually feel what Karen does, her sadness brings tears, her happiness elicits laughter and her anger fills you with rage. All the characters, especially, Nick, Ethan, Min and Ray, Imogen and Douglas are so well described that you can see them. The minutiae of country life colors events, for example the charity auction with all its drama. This book stays with you long after it ends. 5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley, HarperCollins Publishers and Felicity Everett for this ARC.

I'm not really sure what to say about this book. While there were times I was completely swept away by descriptions of the village and their new cottage, most of the time I kept asking myself, "why am I reading this?" Neither Karen nor Nick were likable or interesting and I'm not exactly clear what the plot was supposed to be.

Honestly, I think my biggest issues are the description and snippets of reviews versus what I actually read. I knew this was women's fiction but there was also mention of suspense, darkness, mystery, and so on. I'm not sure what they were describing but it wasn't The Move.

*Thanks to NetGalley for providing this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Karen is moving from her beloved London to a small cottage with her husband. Things are not what they seem and she has business that should have been handled before the move that she has to now deal with. Her husband Nick seems to be trying to provide a fresh start for her where she can do her art and they can handle their past issues. Honestly, I hate books like this for a good reason. I do not understand why someone would move in the middle of all of the drama she has going on. It just seems weak and desperate and to me and that is not a story worth telling.. It made the book just seem predictable and pointless. That said, this was not the worst book I have read, but definitely not something I would be interested in recommending to others. Thanks for the ARC, NetGalley.

Karen and Nick move to the country side after Nick buys a cottage for them to start over in. Nick is trying to redeem himself and Karen is recovering from a breakdown. The move is what they both think will be the solution to fixing their marriage. Not much else happens. I was expecting a psychological/domestic thriller. It's more just a domestic drama. I suppose if you could relate to what this couple was going through, it would be an ok read. It just fell flat for me and was nothing like what I expected it to be.

Thank you to netgalley, HQ and Felicity Everett, I received this ARC on exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed Felicity Everett’s writing style and was easily propelled along by the way the words flowed and the story moved. There weren’t really any jaw-droppers or shocks or twists. She did a really good job of describing mental illness but I’m not really sure whether the mental illness is just a part of the character or brought on by PTSD from the neglect and abuse by her husband. I liked the first person perspective and I liked the memories as they popped into her mind. Overall it is a very quick and easy read for those looking for family drama. For me personally, I like the twists and shockers.

Thanks so much to HQ and NetGalley for allowing me the privilege of reading this book in advance!

The Move, written by Felicity Everett was overall a decent story about a couple who move from London to the countryside to start a new life. The husband had an affair and the wife had a psychiatric breakdown as a result.. So they are trying to patch things up. This story had a lot of potential. But I felt it was missing that punch that would make it a great story. I also could have used a little more background to better explain what happened to bring the characters to where to the book begins. Thank you to netgalley and HarperCollins Publishers for an advanced readers copy in exchange for my review.

Such a great physiological thriller. It will sweep you up into the story from the first chapter and keep you there till the end. Very well written.

3-4 stars, u would give a solid 4 star if it was not described as a thriller, because it’s definitely not one. I would consider it more as a domestic drama or chick lit, because it just didn’t have any of the things I need in thrillers. It was well written, with a great concept, and character development was amazing, but I did feel it was a tad slower than I normally want to read. Overall, o truly think you will enjoy this book if you like domestic drama or chick lit, with maybe a couple chills, if you’re wanting a fast paced thrill ride, definitely look elsewhere!

I will make sure to buzz it around platforms and use my lower Amazon reviewer number on release date

So the premise of this book and the cover initially drew me in to read this but it was predictable and a story that has been told before with different characters. This is not a suspense book at all even though the feel of the new house at night is kind of creepy, this book is more of a literary fiction or women's fiction book. Karen and Nick move to the countryside to work on their relationship and marriage after she discovers that he cheated (bummer). She does not do a good job handling it and puts all her energy in to their kids and her pottery. Nick does not feel he did much of anything wrong and does not understand Karen's pain and only gives a weak partial attempt to fix their marriage.

With that being said, this book has a sense of been there and done that kind of feel. Obviously as a woman, I sympathize for Karen but this book as a whole was a miss for me. It had the potential to be better.

Thanks to Netgalley, Felicity Everett and Harper Collins Publishing HQ for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Available: 11/26/20

I wasn't interested in the descriptions or dialogue . I tryed to like the characters. The tone and pacing was okay

Thank you NetGalley and HarperCollins for allowing me access to this book. What seemed like it would have an interesting premise turned into bit of a slog to read. Nick and Karen move to the countryside in an attempt to mend their marriage after Karen finds out he cheated on her. The two of them have a tumultuous relationship and don't see eye to eye on a few things especially when it comes to their children and etc. I can respect Nick wanting to improve their marriage but he didn't really seem to 100% sympathize and understand what Karen was going through. I really enjoyed that she was into creating clay pots and trying to have a creative outlet in order to deal with their marriage and his cheating.


There is some intimacy in parts of the book.

I probably wouldn't categorize this as a thriller, but more of family drama or literary fiction. This book was definitely a slow burn for me and I felt underwhelmed because there wasn't an engaging plot or major plot twist. I did appreciate the insight into Karen's feelings and discovering the causes of her depression, her mistrust towards her husband and feelings of lost hope/failure.

Thank You NetGalley & Publisher for this gifted e-ARC!

Summary----
Karen has packed up her life and is making The Move. She’s on her way to the idyllic country cottage which her husband has painstakingly renovated for her. They’re escaping the London bustle and the daily grind. And they’re escaping their past.

A fresh start in a beautiful, peaceful village. It will be different here, right?

But something is awry. The landscape, breathtaking by day, is eerie by night. The longed-for peace and solitude is stifling. And the house, so artfully put together by her husband, has a strange vibe. Now that Karen is cut off from her old friends and family, she can’t help wondering if her husband has plans of his own, and that history might be repeating itself.

I was really excited to get this book.
But I will say I thought this was going to be more of a suspense book. I felt like I was waiting for more to happen.
I totally enjoyed the story, It was written wonderfully. But i just anticipated more.