The Baby Shower begins slowly, but don’t let that deter you. As the story progresses, it picks up momentum, turning into a page-turner that’s hard to put down. By the second half, I was thoroughly engrossed, and the ending provided a satisfying conclusion.

The book is well-written with some impressive twists. It offers a multi-layered narrative with realistic characters and delves into delicate subjects with compassion and sensitivity. The exploration of female friendships and the emotional impact of their breakdowns is particularly compelling, making it a refreshing and relatable read.

While the book is gripping and enjoyable, I found some aspects slightly repetitive, especially Jane's internal musings on feminism and her self-reprimands, which occasionally felt overdone. However, these minor issues did not detract significantly from the overall experience.

Overall, The Baby Shower is a captivating and thought-provoking read, perfect for those who enjoy stories about complex relationships and unexpected twists. Highly recommended.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the ebook. This is my first time reading this author, I had mixed feelings. It started off slow. I love stories talking about toxic friendship. This was a decent thriller.

Lots of scheming, lots of drama, I think this is only the 2nd book I've read from this author but I will be on the lookout for more. I enjoyed reading this one.

An engaging read that I thoroughly enjoyed! Love love LOVED this latest S.E. Lynes book!! Highly recommend and will purchase several physical and digital copies for library collections. Thank you!!

Absolutely brilliant book. I am not sure I can out into words just how good this book is. I cannot recommend this book enough. A dark twisty tale you won't be able to put down.

Another great thriller from this author. Lots of twists and turns. Well developed complex characters.
I did see the ending coming.

A book about a group of Women friends which includes drama, pregnancies, a baby shower, trouble and mayhem. The more I read the more I knew where this story was going, but all in all it was still a very fast paced page turner. Great domestic psychological thriller. My first read from this Author and definitely won't be my last.
T hank you to Netgalley, Bookoture and the Author S.R. Lynes for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Premier livre que je lis de l'autrice S.E. Lynes.

Elle fait irruption dans la vie de Jane comme une tempête, et plus rien n'est pareil. Elle semble si parfaite, avec son rire chantant et son beau visage. Les amis de Jane tombent sous son charme un à un. Quand Jane est accusée de choses qu'elle n'a pas faites, lorsque sa maison est vandalisée, elle sait qui est derrière tout ça. Mais, elle ne laisse glisser son masque que lorsque personne ne regarde donc si Jane dit quoi que ce soit, elle ne sera pas prise au sérieux…

J'avais mis beaucoup d'espoir dans ce livre en voyant la note élevée. En fin de compte, je ne me suis absolument pas attachée aux personnages, et je n'ai pas été séduite par l'écriture que j'ai trouvée très décousue. Ce roman étant décrit comme un thriller psychologique, je m'attendais à un rythme assez soutenu et une ambiance pesante, mais arrivée à un tiers du livre, il ne se passait toujours rien de palpitant.

Grosse déception pour ma part, je n'ai pas réussi à aller au bout de ce récit.

Merci à Netgalley, à l'autrice et aux éditeurs pour cette lecture.

Slow and predictable. Lexie is a young beautiful woman that seems to appear one day and turns Jane’s life upside down. Jane can see right through Lexie from the very beginning. Her friends meet Lexie and really like her. They think Jane is jealous of Lexie but Jane is wondering why Lexie is turning everyone against her. What secret is Jane's husband Frankie hiding from her and what will Jane find out in the end. Thanks NetGalley and the publisher for the advance ecopy.

Readers will be engrossed throughout this page-turning book because of how heart-pounding it is. An exciting reading experience is guaranteed by the author's deft creation of a thrilling story with unexpected turns and twists.

Readers are introduced to various characters in the novel, each with their own goals and secrets. As the story develops, their lives are entangled in a high-stakes game of peril and deceit. The author skilfully maintains the book's suspenseful tone, leaving readers guessing and anxiously turning the pages to find out the truth.

The book's ability to create a tangible sense of tension and dread is one of its finest assets. Readers are drawn into the story's universe by the author's vivid descriptions and careful attention to detail, making them feel as if they are alongside the characters, experiencing the thrilling events firsthand.

This is a heart-pounding novel that will captivate readers from start to finish. The author skillfully crafts a suspenseful narrative filled with unexpected twists and turns, ensuring an enthralling reading experience.

The story introduces readers to a diverse cast of characters, each with their own motivations and secrets. As the plot unfolds, their lives become intertwined in a high-stakes game of danger and deceit. The author expertly maintains a sense of suspense throughout the book, keeping readers guessing and eagerly turning the pages to uncover the truth.

One of the book's greatest strengths lies in its ability to create a palpable atmosphere of tension and unease. The author's vivid descriptions and attention to detail transport readers into the world of the story, making them feel as if they are right alongside the characters, experiencing the thrilling events firsthand.

I really enjoyed the book and would recommend it to anyone looking for a quick read.
“It all starts with the watch”

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

This is the story of Jane, who is happy for her friend Sophie who is about to have baby number 2, while trying not to be miserable as she is having trouble conceiving. Along comes a new friend for Sophie, who doesn’t seem to like Jane, but of course nobody else is seeing it.

This was a book of two halves for me- I couldn’t stop looking at the craziness unfolding and getting angry on Jane’s behalf, but the twist wasn’t really a twist for me, and the resolution just didn’t click. All in all I did really enjoy though. Thanks to the publisher for the book in return for an honest review

Jane is struggling to get pregnant and when her best friend, Sophie announces another pregnancy, she does her best to be happy for her friend. Until Lexie comes on the scene and slowly starts to poison everyone against Jane.

There are few things as frustrating as trying to convince everybody of something, when no one else can see it yourself. This frustration is written deliciously by S. E. Lynes and I found my blood boiling at times. The gaslighting, the subtle bullying, the sly digs - they were so uncomfortable to read.

There were some fantastic twists and turns in this book that I didn't see coming and left me reading into the night when I should have been sleeping - the sign of a fantastic book! There were a few moments that felt a little convenient and not as believable as the rest of the story, however, books are about escapism so I could let those slide. I'll be seeking out more books from this author!

Thanks Netgalley for the ARC.

Really enjoyed this book full of scheming and drama. Interesting characters & well written. I would highly recommend this book.

While this was a gripping read to begin with, I did find myself losing interest around half way through.

This was however, well written and well paced.

I’ll admit to skipping to the end for spoilers to confirm what I had already guessed and honestly that’s the point I clocked out mentally. It was well written but due to how predictable I found it I felt I couldn’t rate it higher than 3 stars.

I love novels about family difficulties and toxic friendships. This one doesn’t disappoint. It shows what happens when a very clever manipulator becomes part of your life. She manages to turn janes friends against her, but in such a clever way they don’t realise. Loyalty as a friend is very important to a woman so this shows what happens when they feel betrayed. A good read.

I quite enjoyed the experience with this book. It was rather unpredictable. The lies, the pretense and the scheming within the character's marriage was intriguing

A good book i enjoyed it.
The story is told from Jane and Frankie's perspective.
It was a slow start but soon gets into the swing of it there are secrets, lies and toxic relationships.

I loved this book. The twists & turns. One of my favorites this year & was recommended to me to read from a friend. If you like a good thriller, I totally recommend this book.