A very gripping read. Absolutely loved it and the ending.Lexie is a vile character but that drives the book forward.

Wow, I did not expect this thriller to go the way it did. This was so different what anything I've read and it was delightfully wicked, diabolical, and extremely frustrating. There is a common theme throughout this of what true friendship is and who will stick by your side in the hard times. This being said, it created for a lot of gaslighting and frustrating scenes for Jane at the hand of Lexie. It was so frustrating watching Jane get gaslit and struggle to maintain her friendships but I loved how things worked out for her in the end. This was fast paced and I did not see the ending coming one bit.

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

3 for neutral, was unable to access my netgalley account until today. I apologize for the inconvenience and hopefully will not have any more issues in future.

This book was okay. It wasn’t more than I expected nor what is less. Kinda average. You g family attempting to conceive and struggling, meets new friend who is kinda too good to be true (wink wink) and worlds atart to fall apart. Predictably.

Really enjoyable story, loved how the characters and story was related. Mixture of humour and sadness. would definitely recommend this book

Thank you to NetGalley for this copy. This is a really good book, kept me entertained throughout and I would thoroughly recommend to all.

This is certainly my favourite book so far by this author. A gripping psychological thriller , so well written Ifelt I was in the story with the characters. I was rooting for Jane throughout as I really liked her honest character . My emotions were in turmoil. The description of the loathsome characters was superb. Once I started this book I couldn't put it down, hence finishing it late into the night.

This is my first read by the author and although I finished it I did struggle.

The concept itself was great and attention to detail was there but the characters seemed a little flat.
It struggled to hold my attention by halfway through

A good twisty read with great characters that kept me turning the pages. Thanks to the publisher for the chance to read this ARC.

Unfortunately this book was not for me, it was a bit slower than I would like and it just didn't hold my attention. I am sure other people will love it!

Oof! What a wild ride of a read! Enjoyable story and fascinating characters, I was pulled in and had a hard time letting go and putting this down. I’ll keep my eyes out for this author again!

This book was very well written. It is full of bad relationships. It evoked so many emotions in me. There was great twists and I could not put this book down.

Jane is happy with her life having come to terms with a few bad things along with her husband alongside. When new girl Lexie starts to get involved in her life can Jane work out what’s going on?

Wow what an amazing faced place twisty thriller. It tell the story of how a group of friends can be ruined by something bad and how sometimes friendships are unrecoverable. I enjoyed this dual timeline and duel character perspectives as it made it even more twisty. I did work some of it out but I was blown away by the ending. I can’t wait to read more by this author.

This was a gripping read from SE Lynes. The main character, Jane, is desperate to have a baby but despite years of trying has been unsuccessful. When her closest friend, Sophie, announces she's pregnant Jane tries her hardest to be happy for her. The pair have been inseparable for years so when newcomer, Lexie, joins their close group of friends, Jane struggles with the speed at which Lexie becomes close to Sophie. The hurt caused by the new friendship is deepened when Lexie announces that she too is pregnant and Jane feels that she's loosing Sophie.

The story is interspersed with chapters set in a hospital, but we don't know who it is or how they've ended up there. This only adds to the intrigue and made me desperate to find out what happened.

Another great read from SE Lynes and one that I would highly recommend.

Many thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley UK for the review copy.

I was absolutely addicted to this book. I couldn't put it down and finished it within two days! This story had me gripped from the beginning! Such a frustrating storyline, I wanted to scream at Sophie!
S.E. Lynes has a fantastic style of writing and knows how to keep you hooked and wanting to read another chapter and another and another.
Thank you to S.E Lynes, NetGalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read and review this book.

As a mum myself, I absolutely loved the plot of this one and all of S.E. Lynes' books are equally brilliant!

This was a very well done and well rounded novel. I really enjoyed the characters and the development of the plot throughout.

This is the first book I have read by this author but if most definitely won't be the last!

Eye catching cover ✔
Synopsis that delivers ✔
Addictive plot ✔

Was it predictive.. god yes! Did it put me off.. hell no!

This was a high octane thriller that had me hooked from the very beginning. Not only is it dark and intense it also has this wry humour thrown in at opportune times that I really enjoyed and felt added something special to the book.

The characters are well padded out and wholly relatable which is a massive positive for me.

I loved the whole dynamic of friendships and just how easily life long friendships and relationships can be broken by just one toxic person. It also shows just how easy revenge can take hold.

This was a great read all the way through. Brilliantly paced narrative and although there is that air of predictability it doesn't take anything away from the intense need to find out what's going on!

Thanks to netgalley and Bookouture for the ARC.

That was bonkers, but in a chilling way and filled with, dare I say it, creeping menace, and it’s the kind of book that you read not because it’s mindful or brilliant, but because it’s just fun.

I always look forward to a new release by SE Lynes. she is one of my must buy authors and The Baby Shower did not disappoint!

We all know the hurt of losing a friend and this especially hits hard as an adult - why did this happen, am I not good enough, fun enough? This is exactly what happens to our protagonist Jane when Lexie is introduced into her circle of friends. Everyone seems to adore Lexie but Jane sees another side to her which no one believes. Lexie is possibly one of the most conniving, deceitful characters I have ever read and a Barnsley kiss (headbutt) would be coming her way should she venture to Yorkshire!!

There is a lot more than just toxic friendships in this book but this was what stuck with me and just how hurtful women can be to each other.

Another fantastic book!