One of my favorite crime mysteries. It was unexpected, very thrilling, and with great plot twist at the end. I will definitely check more of the books from the author. I highly recommend it!

The Courier is a gripping thriller from start to finish. Readers will be hooked! It's well-crafted, thought-provoking, and fast-paced. Highly recommended!

Instead of living her life as she used to know it (fancy job, doting husband, beautiful daughter), Laurel now finds herself a driver for a courier service. She soon realizes that she can go about her job rather unnoticed, as the people she delivers to don't pay her much attention, and she begins to fill her days by spying on her delivery neighborhood. One day, however, she sees something that gives new purpose to her snooping hobby... and her whole world blows up again.

This was the first book that I read that was set in the COVID-19 pandemic. It's not mentioned in the synopsis, so I was surprised and intrigued by that.

This novel is definitely a thriller, with the requisite twists and page-turning events. Laurel wasn't my favorite character ever, but it was still an enjoyable (if a bit average) read. I would recommend it if you are looking for a thriller set in the pandemic that will keep you guessing!

This one is a slow burner but once it picks up, wow! It's so gripping and I really didn't see the ending coming at all. Bit of a shocker!

This book started off really well, not giving much of the back story away to keep you intrigued. I like that the books keeps providing snippets of information so thay you find out more as you go through rather than all in one go. The main character wasn't to my liking and quickly becomes annoying, the character obviously has a tragic incident in her past which has lead her to drink but the constant emphasis on the drinking just gets tedious and this type of character is now quite over written. It would have been nice to see her try and better herself and have some character development. She also stalks a group of people living in a small community which comes across a bit weird. As their courier she is not part of the community, but constantly finds ways to be there. The blurb of the books states that she seems something, which makes it sound dramatic but its not. There are some good twists right near the end and it really pulled you in and made you want to know what happened, it's just a shame that the rest of the book doesnt have the same pace, and doesn't live up to the hype given to the book, which therefore brings the book down.

I did not enjoy this book at all. I'm so sorry, I feel terrible because the premise and the blurb make it seem like something I would love. But unfortunately, this was just not for me at all. I was bored, didn't like the characters and ended up skimming to the end.

This was a good author for me, and even though her book wasn't totally my vibe, I will try to read some more of her in future, and see if she develops into the author I already see she will be. Book was well written, and will entertain you until the end.

This book was incredible! Holly Down really has a talent for making her readers feel like they're actually in the book, this story was so atmospheric and loved the punchy chapters. This is an incredible page-turner and struggled to put it down, i certainly loved the ending and THAT twist just took me by such surprise and was a real cliffhanger! The caption on the front of the book says 'she sees more than you think' but did she really see that coming?! amazing read, thoroughly enjoyed it and can't wait to read more by her. exceptional work

The Courier is one of those books that you find yourself invested but are raised questions the further one delves within the pages. Laurel Lovejoy once a prominent businesswoman now works for a courier service to escape the memories of the loss of her daughter who she believes was taken. Her marriage is over, human connection is at a nil and she is love with a quaint gated community that she delivers parcels to.

The characters are very interesting and love the community of the gated community and each neighbour has their own unique personality and mystery connected to them. Laurel does become a bit possessive and as we are hearing the story through her eyes, her behaviour is a bit alarming and unsettling. Whilst getting into the beginning of the story, she is quite annoying, but this all pans out in an explosive narrative that truly pays off and makes the beginning of the book make sense.

The plot is deeply disturbing but does not feel that way until the final third of the book when things get darker and more twisted. The ending will hit the reader from left field, but it does make sense and makes this a truly memorable. The book will stay with the reader long after they read the final paragraph and probably leave you with a what the hell???!!!

Overall, this is a excellent book that will burrow itself into the self-conscious long after finishing and though it started off in one direction and totally makes a left turn into a world that I was not expecting, I applaud this because what I thought was a run of the mill fiction became something truly unique. Holly Down has created a narrative and a story that will not be forgotten anytime soon. Truly recommend this.

Now while I didn't think this felt like a mystery/thriller as its billed at, I was hooked from the blurb and had to read through the night as I couldnt put it down.

Centred around Laurel who's life has hit many ups and downs and once again seems to be spiralling. Her job as a courier to the residents at Paradise Found sees her 'interactions' become obsessions when she sees something that grabs her attention.

Loneliness, grief and lack of interaction can do strange things to the mind and we see that unravelling as you get deeper into the story.

The whole book felt atmospheric. The setting was perfect and I could picture the community as it unfolded in front of me.

Huge thanks to netgalley and Hodder & Stoughton for the ARC.

When I first read the premise of this book, it sounded right up my street as a huge fan of Louise Candlish and Lisa Jewell but unfortunately the book falls short. My biggest issue with this is the use of issues such as infertility and grief to excuse unhinged behaviour which is both misogynistic and disappointing.

This was probably not for me as I couldn't abide by the protagonist drinking so much. The overall story was okay where the courier of packets kept looking into houses. when she saw something.

Thank you to Netgalley, Hodder & Stoughton and Holly Down for a copy in return for an honest review.

Oh my, I don't even know where to start with this one. WOW., what a book!! This will be perfect for fans of Harlan Coban. This book kept me guessing until the end. It is dark, thrilling and gripping. I read this is one sitting as ic was completely hooked. What an ending. Perfect for psychological thriller fans!

This was definitely a page turner with a few unexpected twists. The conclusion tied things up nicely. Would recommend this book to anyone who likes a fast paced read.

I didn’t love this book unfortunately. I went into it with high hopes as the synopsis sounded great and up my street but the delivery fell rather flat for me. I was left with more questions than answers to multiple parts of the story and it was quite repetitive but with nothing of real substance happening. That did change at the end though as there is a big twist that I didn’t see coming!

This book was excellent! Laurel's story had me coming back every evening until I was done, and it was a good story, full of sadness, obsessions and fears. The end was quite abrupt and chilling. It kept me awake for a while after finishing the book!

I look forward to more books by Holly Down.

With thanks to Hodder&Stoughton and Netgalley for the advanced digital reviewer's copy.

Really enjoyed this book and would very much recommend - written from a viewpoint you don't nomally see.

Having worked for a courier company I was looking forward to reading this book. However I found it rather disconcerting that any courier would do what she got upto. The book flowed well and had several twists and turns, but how she kept her job I do not know.

Wow this was a good one! It had me gripped and I was absolutely blown away when it all tied together, would recommend

A reasonable but forgettable read by Holy Down, nothing new or inventive here and my time would have been better spent on something else in my #TBR pile if I am brutally honest.

#TheCourierHollyDown uses an age old format with the emphasis on old, as a reader I want something bold, something new, I want my bloody socks blown off, but I’m afraid this book didn’t deliver on any of them.

Our main protagonist, Laurel, had everything, lost everything, and now works as a courier where she witnesses something she wasn’t meant to - now everything has hit the fan. The pacing is slow and we have characters with little to no point.

Overall, a book I would give a miss or walk right on passed in the book store.