Spellbinding!

When Ruby Fletcher is released from prison she returns to the exclusive neighborhood in which her supposed crime occurred. Did Ruby really kill the Truetts or was she in fact innocent, as she claimed? Her roommate, Harper Nash needs to know.

Megan Miranda is a top-notch mystery writer; there are no holes, no gaps, just a tight, page-turning suspense that builds from one page to the next. Filled with characters as unique and individual as those in your own neighborhood, Hollow's Edge seemed so inviting, so safe. But as Harper starts to find out what really happened the night the Truetts died, she learns you can trust no one, sometimes not even yourself.

Megan Miranda is at the top of her game in Such a Quiet Place. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

This book paced along quite nicely and I was able to finish it quickly. While the characters aren't exactly likable, they are well-written and keep you invested in the story. My biggest complaint, after working in higher education for over ten years, is how casual the workload is perceived to be in the summertime. That's when there would be orientations, tours, etc. and certainly not everyone would be out of the office. The director would be expected to be working and not just stopping by to pick up some files.

Kindly received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

The narrator has an annoying habit of repeating observations, as though she forgot having just pointed that thing out 10 pages ago, but this is otherwise a brisk, pleasant read.

I think Ms. Megan Miranda has outdone herself with her latest novel, "Such a Quiet Place". If you've read her before then you know what you're getting. If not, you're in for a great ride! Thankful to NetGalley for providing me a copy to read and review.

A neighborhood, suburban mystery, this latest of Megan Miranda's is hands-down my favorite of hers. After the suspicious deaths of a couple in the neighborhood, another neighbor who was convicted of their murders returns after her conviction is overturned on a technicality. From there, the main character Harper finds herself questioning just how well she knows any of her neighbors. This book was a total escape that had me captivated until the end. A true who-dun-it!

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

I am a big Megan Miranda fan, having read all of her books over the years, including the YA ones. This was by far my favorite one yet (or maybe a tie with All The Missing Girls!!) .

This is not a heart pounding suspenseful thriller, but rather a slow burning mystery. The characters were all well developed, and flawed, making me question their motives and involvement in the two crimes which took place in the novel. The neighborhood antics were believable, the rumors which start spreading like wildfire, and assumptions being made based on one another’s relationships.

Overall, I think Miranda fans will enjoy this one, even though it was more of a “whodunit” mystery than an edge-of-your-seat thriller. It was a very quick read for me!

Megan Miranda has fast become a favorite of mine- so much so that when I was approved to read this ARC, I stopped in the middle of another book to read this one. Once again, she knocked it out of the park. I don't know that I would call this a "mystery", since I was sort of able to figure out exactly what was going on, but I'd definitely call it a "thriller", since the suspense was kept high. I really liked the characters and their development- I even liked Ruby, although I knew I wasn't supposed to. (I don't know that I was supposed to really like ANY of the characters, truly.... but I did). This book is so much more that just another novel...it forces us to look at the darkness within us all, and how it's effect on those in our circles. If I could give it 10 stars, I would. I can't wait to read what Megan Miranda thinks up next.

Another twisty, well written book by Megan Miranda! Unique and realistic, making it one that I truly felt connected to, since I think the ones that are truly are a possibility are the absolute best! The characters are developed in a manner that is impeccable, making me connect even better with the story! Definitely fast paced, unputdownable, and chilling! Lots of twisty turns, thrills, chills, and shocks! Highly, highly recommend! Make sure you clear schedule prior to starting and do not start before trying to sleep!

Will make sure to buzz around platforms and use low Amazon reviewer number on release date!!

Thank you to Netgalley and Simon & Schuster for providing me with an advanced copy for review.

The more I read Megan Miranda, the more I enjoy her books. Such a Quiet Place was a simple, engaging, and ultimately thought-provoking story about what happens in a town when one of their own is accused of murder. Fourteen months ago Ruby Fletcher was tried and convicted of the murder of Brandon and Fiona Truett. However, her conviction was overturned in the light of new evidence, and she returns to the same town where the murder took place. Obviously her neighbors are less than thrilled about this, and Harper Nash is no exception. Ruby was her roommate when the murders occurred and is shocked when Ruby waltzes back to their home as though no time has passed. What happens next had me glued to my seat and I had to keep turning the pages to get to the ending.

The ending was satisfying, in my opinion. It did feel slightly rushed in my opinion, but the length was good. I think the events transpired a little too quickly and the characters felt a little flat at times. Nothing really differentiated between them, but it did not detract from the overall story. I enjoyed it and would recommend it. People who love a good mystery will not be disappointed by this book.

I really enjoyed this. It combined my dislike of Nextdoor and nosy neighbors with some of my concerns with citizen crime solving but was also a fun, suspenseful read. This is the second book I’ve read by this author and I really like her style!

I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

3.5/4 stars. I love this author and have read quite a few of her books before this one. I enjoyed this one even though it was a little slower pace book than I expected. It was definitely twisty and the plot was great. I definitely recommend for an easy, fast read.

3.5 Stars

I was so excited to see a new Megan Miranda book coming out! I've read all but one of her books and she's becoming an easy go-to author for when I want a consistently good mystery and this one did not disappoint.

Ruby Fletcher was just released from jail after serving 14 months for murdering her neighbors. She returns home to her tight knit neighborhood, much to the shock of everyone living on the street. No one is more surprised than her former roommate Harper. During Ruby's trial Harper was the only witness for the defense, although her testimony helped set the timeline which ultimately led to Ruby's conviction. Now that Ruby is back and acting strangely, Harper starts to second guess Ruby's innocence. When another death happens on the street all the neighbors start to bring their suspicions to the surface and no one knows who they can trust.

3.5 stars because I had a little bit of a hard time keeping some of the neighbors straight (too many initials and similar sounding names) and there was one hole in the story for me regarding one of Charlotte's daughters.

Never a dull moment when you read a book by Megan Miranda! I was so thrilled to get an advanced copy from netgalley! This story took off like a nice neighborhood of ppl and then BAM the crazy hit just at all the right spots and didn’t let go til the end! Just the way I like it! I’ve been a big fan of hers since boom one and they just keep getting better and better!

I received this as an ARC from NetGalley and decided I would start it today. I had no idea I would get through it as fast as I did. It was so well paced, intriguing and creepy. I almost could feel eyes on me as I read.

Such A Quiet Place was a good twisty whodunit thriller. I had several suspicions of what happened but was pleasantly surprised at the end. Every character feels like a suspect. Megan Miranda really showed that it doesn’t matter how well you know your neighbors, everyone has a secret and will do whatever they can to protect that.

Such a Quiet Place is a slow burn kind of mystery. The story is set in a private neighborhood where all the neighbors have their own secrets and assumptions about each other.

After the suspicious deaths of a couple in the neighborhood, another neighbor who was convicted of their murders returns after her conviction is overturned on a technicality. Ruby returns to the neighborhood to a cold reception with lots of questions of her own. But things take a turn when another person in the neighborhood dies...what was in the blue cup? And who was supposed to drink from it? As the neighbors realize they might all not be as safe as they first thought, accusations begin to fly and everyone is a suspect...again.

This book is a great tale of how fear, secrets, and assumptions can distort reality and bring out the worst in people. While the plot is not fast paced, I was intrigued by the slow reveal of details and new revelations. If you're looking for a good mystery without the graphic descriptions that comes with most thrillers, this is a good one for you!

Thanks to Megan Miranda, Simon & Schuster and #Netgalley for the ARC in return for my honest review.

When Ruby Fletcher goes to prison for murdering her neighbors, no one in Hollow’s Edge expects to see her again. But only fourteen months into her twenty year sentence, she is released. Most people would go anywhere other than back to the old neighborhood where they are no longer trusted or wanted. At least that’s what Harper Nash thinks when Ruby, her old roommate, comes waltzing back in the house just like old times. As the neighbors try to figure out how to live with a suspected killer in their midst, tragedy strikes again, leaving no doubt that the quiet, sheltered life the residents of Hollow’s Edge have taken for granted is no more than a thin facade.

Megan Miranda’s latest novel is a quick read and a fun mystery. I found the characters all easy to like and interesting. None of them were developed enough to really get attached to, which may have been done intentionally because it worked perfectly for the story line. Perfect for a weekend or beach read.

Thanks to Megan Miranda, Simon & Schuster and Netgalley for the ARC in return for my honest review.

Megan Miranda novels may be my new favorite as they easily compare with Netflixing it on a Friday night. I love that I can count on them to be fast paced, and I appreciate that the plots are always unique enough that I feel like I haven’t read them before.

The latest Megan Miranda novel entitled, Such a Quiet Place gives readers a glimpse into an “idyllic neighborhood” filled with college professionals. For me, there was something engrossing about this Stepfordesque community. Even though the minor characters were not well developed, I was captivated as each imperfection unveiled inevitably unraveled the neighborhood.

The major characters, Ruby and Harper, were well developed. There were times when I was ready to scream because of Harper’s constant acquiescence. Meanwhile, Ruby was the antagonistic friend that I loved to hate. I found myself equally debating her guilt and her innocence, which led me to love this read even more.

Such a Quiet Place is the perfect binge-read to bring with you to the beach in July of 2021 when it releases. Thank you to Netgalley and Simon Schuster for an advanced reader’s copy in exchange for my honest review.

After having read and really enjoyed books by this author I was every excited to receive a copy of this book after having read the description and early praises. Unfortunately, this book just bored me, something finally happened about 60% in and I thought okay now it’ll get good but no, it just continued on painfully slow and dull. It’s not a bad read, just slow and dull.

4.5 stars
This book had everything I love - murder mysteries, suburban drama, and unlikable characters. I hated the main character, and I hated Ruby, but I couldn't keep myself from devouring this book and trying to figure out what happens next. Which... I did, pretty early on. That being said, I loved how fast-paced this book was and thought it was well-written. If I put together an ending but still enjoy the ride the author took me on, then it's a good read. I can see this being a popular summer read and would not hesitate to recommend to others. Definitely will not be the last Megan Miranda book I read!

Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for the ARC.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of Such a Quiet Place.

The blurb sounded promising so I was pleased when my request was approved.

After her murder conviction is overturned, Ruby Fletcher returns to the small community to flush out the killer. Her frenemy/roommate Harper is wary of Ruby's return, but as doubts continue to arise regarding Ruby's innocence, she discovers that the locals have something to hide, including her.

Such a Quiet Place was slow. Like, really slow. There's plenty of exposition and background on the locals, which makes sense, but nothing happens for the first half of the book.

The same goes for the second half; there are some revelations but nothing earth shattering.

In fact, you'll find the typical thriller cliches here: threatening notes, the feeling of being watched, the locals with secrets.

I didn't like Harper; as the narrator, she's not unreliable, but she's dull, unlikable and unaware of what's happening around here. I'm not surprised her boyfriend left her.

Ruby was a stereotypical foil; young, brash, and flirty. Naturally, people are suspicious of her.

The anti-climatic ending was disappointing but apt considering that's how I felt about this book.

The writing was good, but this wasn't for me.