I can’t even begin to describe this book. I had never heard of this author before but I am definitel going to read all her other novels in print.

This one was sensational. So much more than a woman stuck in an abusive marriage I now know what it feels like when someone says they just couldn’t stop reading, because I was up until three a.m. I just HAD to see how it ended. Everything about the story was riveting. The plot. Characters, dialogue—I can’t say enough good things about this book. Don’t skip it because it will be one of the best books you will ever read, and I don’t say this lightly. ,Actually, I’ve never said it. A ten star read!

This book was not what I was expecting, but in the best possible way. Twisty and suspense, this book has so much to offer that I love: secrets, betrayal, and a thickening, layered plot that is paced just right. Not to sound cliché, but my jaw definitely hit the floor during the first big twist and I probably let out a gasps or two along the way.

I may be looking too much into it, but I feel like every aspect of this book was written as a reminder that not everything is as it may seem. From the circumstances of the characters, to of course, the intricately layered plot, what a good reminder for the real-world and a great way to keep the reader flipping pages. I absolutely loved how the perspective shifts would cover the same time period, revealing just a little more of the truth during each section. Thank you @netgalley & @grandcentralpub for an eARC of this book! I enjoyed it immensely!

4.5 stars!

WHAT THE F**K?!

Lies. Deceit. Betrayel.

I. Couldnt. Turn. The. Pages. Fast. Enough.

WOW! This is Harding at her best. Just pick it up. Thats all you need to know. This was so good and so twisty.

I read this book in one sitting. It was suspenseful and had just the right number of twists and turns. Lots of the plot was ridiculous but if you’re willing to just ignore that, it’s a very entertaining read.

Unfortunately, you have to wait until June to read this amazing book 😩

Thank you to @netgalley & @grandcentralpub for giving me access to #TheDrowningWoman by @rhardingwriter. I flew through this book!

This thriller is about a homeless woman who strikes an unlikely friendship with a rich woman, who we quickly learn is in a damaging relationship with her husband…and the influence of money, power, and the promise of safety, if it’s to be believed.

I don’t want to give too much away, but wow. This book was gripping right from the very start, and I loved every step of the way. I really enjoyed the unlikelihood of some of the aspects of this friendship, I think it really added to the suspense of the whole novel.

Overall, this was a fun read, which keeps you guessing until the end. When this comes out in June, it has all the making for the perfect summer thriller, even though it might not be the perfect crime…😎🔥

Told from the perspective of both Lee and Hazel, Harding weaves a fast-paced and thrilling story about friendship and betrayal, where no one is telling the truth and everyone has something to hide. There were so many times where I thought I had it all figured out, only to be hit with another twist that left me with my jaw on the floor.

Thanks so much to Grand Central Publishing for the advance reading copy.

The Drowning Woman is a uniquely written domestic thriller.
Written from the POV of two ladies at turning points in their respective lives, their worlds collide in an unbelievable way , turning their futures upside-down.
There are many twists in this story that I didn't see happening, while some events fell in line with what one would assume would happen- perhaps for reasons unexpected.
I personally found it hard to comprehend how some of the characters trusted and spoke so freely with new-found "friends ". Interesting how this blind faith panned out in the end.
I will admit that the book is a page turner but was a just so-so read for me
Thanks to Netgalley and Grand Central Publishing for this ARC.

Robyn Harding had done it again. The Drowning Woman had me hooked right from the very first page. Harding’s character development has you so invested from the beginning and caring about what happens to each of them that it feels like you are truly in the book with them.
I can’t wait to see what else Robyn Harding comes up with as she is one of my favourite authors!

NYC restauranteur Lee Gulliver loses everything after COVID. Now in debt, she heads to Seattle forced to live out of her car. Hazel Laval's husband is an extremely well connected criminal defense attorney; he is also abusive, controlling, and extremely violent. After the two women meet, a friendship begins to bloom, but each have a past that they hope to outrun. A propulsive suspenseful domestic thriller that will please fans of Lisa Jewell and Sally Hepworth.

Thank you Grand Central Publishing, Robyn Harding, and Netgalley for this book in exchange for an honest review. This book gripped me straight away. I loved the short chapters. I loved the characters. A definite must read for 2023. Robyn Harding is one of my go to authors, and again, she did not disappoint. A solid 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 rating from me! You definitely do not want to miss this one!

I discovered Robyn Harding around 4 years ago when I read The Party. I loved it so much that anytime she had a new release out I would pre-order it without even reading the synopsis. I have loved everything she has written, and I am here to tell you THE DROWNING WOMAN is her best yet. It is hands down one of the most thrilling books I have ever read. Ms. Harding has sealed a spot as the top Thriller Queen to watch out for in 2023 and beyond!

This story had everything I love in a thriller and when that big twist hit, I had to catch my breath! My head was spinning, and I had to compose myself! Add more twists on top of that, a lot of nail-biting moments, twisted characters, and you have a well-executed, brilliant psychological thriller. I cannot wait until this book is released into the wild, it is going to be a huge hit! #Netflix needs to snatch this story up and turn it into a series!

Do yourself a favor and pre-order this NOW!

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for my e-ARC.

I loved this book. Great twist and turns. Interesting and relatable characters. Just when I thought I had it figured out, there was a new twist. Hazel is a posh wife that meets a down on her luck homeless woman. Great good and bad guys. I am certainly going explore more books by this author.

Talk about a twisty book! Robyn Harding starts off with Lee, a homeless woman living in her car running from debt. Lee saves the life of Hazel, and the story just accelerates from there. You think you have the story figured out then *BAM* another surprise hits you. I felt stressed out the whole story.

Keep your eyes peeled for this book coming out in June!

Thank you @netgalley and @grandcentralpub for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

The latest domestic suspense novel from Robyn Harding is a deliciously dark tale that grips you by the throat from the first page and never lets go.

Lee Gulliver has seen better days. After being forced to close her restaurant during the pandemic, she lost everything. Her home, her family, her dreams. Now she works in a diner and lives in her car, one of the many homeless citizens in the Seattle area. One night she chooses to sleep on a street in an affluent neighborhood by the beach and is awoken to the sound of a woman sobbing. Hazel Laval lives in the mansion above the water and to all appearances has everything she could ever want. But of course, nothing is ever as it appears. When Hazel wades into the waves, clearly intending to kill herself, Lee chooses to dive in and save her. This act creates an unlikely but indelible bond between them, setting both women on a path towards a deadly crossroads.

Told from the perspective of both Lee and Hazel, Harding weaves a fast-paced and thrilling story about friendship and betrayal, where no one is telling the truth and everyone has something to hide. There were so many times where I thought I had it all figured out, only to be hit with another twist that left me with my jaw on the floor.

Robyn Harding is an autobuy author for me and THE DROWNING WOMAN is her best book yet. Make sure you grab yourself a copy when it releases in June.

Thanks so much to Grand Central Publishing for the advance reading copy.

The Drowning Woman by Robyn Harding is a domestic thriller following a homeless woman named Lee whose life was turned upside down when her New York restaurant went under after the pandemic. On the run from her debtors, Lee finds herself across the country in Washington state alone and vulnerable. When she saves a woman from drowning, Lee can’t decide if fate is on her side or against her as her life begins to change drastically.

I haven’t read a domestic thriller that I have really enjoyed in awhile so this was a pleasant surprise. I went in completely blind besides knowing that there would probably be something with a woman drowning (hence the title) and I think that’s the best way to be. It is important to note that this book deals heavily with the topic of domestic abuse to if that is something you can’t read, it’s best to avoid this book.

I really like the trope of someone having to build their life back up from nothing and how they have to appreciate the smallest things. I always think these types of characters are easy to root for because you want the best for them. I also really loved how engaging the first half of this book was. I couldn’t put it down! I think the second half was a little slower, but still interesting and I enjoyed how the overall ending wrapped up.

My biggest issue is just how dumb some of the characters were for the sake of the plot. I know it is on purpose because we have to be able to move seamlessly through plot points but sometimes, it would take me out of the story a bit. I don’t think any of the twists and turns in this book were revolutionary but sometimes it’s nice to just have a classic thriller that doesn’t try to be anything too crazy. I do think this is going to be one of those big summer thrillers that everyone picks up.

Drowning Woman is definitely gripping, riveting and surprising reading! There are so many twists, jaw dropping moments that make you scream! I personally banged my head against the wall when I got unexpected sucker punch after finding out the biggest twist! It was freaking good! Hazel is a victim of abusive relationship. She signed a master/ slave contract with her rich and also very dangerous husband who is also powerful criminal defense lawyer. Their agreement not only includes the sexual slavery but also entitles to verbal, psychological abuse. She turns into his property in exchange of putting her mother to a facility for dementia treatment.
Hazel needs help to disappear, and she offers Lee a way out, too. But when Lee involves into Hazel’s escape plan, she realizes nothing as it seems, and she gets herself into more dangerous position than sleeping in her car as she’s holding a knife into her hand. It was still heart wrenching and girl power story even though there are some plot holes left behind. I absolutely loved this story. One could think that Lee is whiny and drowning in self-pity. I found her real and realistic. I lived the characters in this story. It was definitely not what I expected!
I liked that the author also goes into depth of what makes us human, in a subtle way. We need food and money, preferably a bed, electricity and a roof above our head. But we also need affection and love. Human connections. How we want to believe good things shall happen to us. There were so many twists and things I did not see coming. I felt like I have become Lee. I wanted to believe and trust; I was completely absorbed into the story. For the longest time I had no idea where this story was taking me but it was worth the wait!

Make this thriller your next read!

This is a twisty tale, a keep-you-guessing page-turner told in multiple POVs. At the heart of this story, we have two women who meet by chance in a moment of pure desperation . . . Lee Gulliver, who finds herself alone and homeless after a string of misfortunes, and Hazel Laval, who is currently living a hellish lie, one that from the outside looks like a dream of posh and privilege. These two women couldn’t be more different, nor more the same . . . each living a life they would gladly escape if given the slightest chance. This unlikely friendship will lead them to a dangerous crossroads, one that will challenge every loyalty, keep them scrambling for the truth, and test every skill of survival.

Grab your copy of The Drowning Woman on June 13th, 2023

I'd like to thank NetGalley for an advanced copy of The Drowning Woman for my unbiased evaluation. 5 stars

I don’t remember the last time I gave a book 5 stars. Believe the hype because this book is good. Twist, turns and quite a few gasps. Thank you Netgally for the ARC. Keep this book on your radars thriller lovers! I don’t remember the last time I gave a book 5 stars. Believe the hype because this book is good. Twist, turns and quite a few gasps. Thank you Netgally for the ARC. Keep this book on your radars thriller lovers!

Lee is down on her luck. Her restaurant was forced to close its doors after the pandemic, causing her to lose everything. She now lives out of her car, struggling to survive.

Hazel, appearances would tell you, has everything a person could ask for. Then why is she sobbing as she throws herself into the ocean?

Parked in a well-to-do neighborhood by the beach, thinking she'll be safe there, Lee hears this commotion occuring. On instinct, Lee saves Hazel. What occurs next is a whirlwind of intense, jaw-dropping moments.

I read this is one day. Harding has a way of creating characters that become so real to me that I cannot help but become invested. Their pain becomes my pain. Their struggles become my struggles. Their anxiety becomes my anxiety. And that was the case with Lee. I needed to see this one through. Couldn't rest until I did.

I love you, Robyn Harding. Is that weird? Oh well. Your books transport me to different worlds full of excitement and madness, and I will read absolutely anything you write. So, please, write another one soon!

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my early copy. Save the date for the release of this one; you won’t want to miss it!

This book was sooooo good! It will be one of my all time favorites! It will DEFINITELY be a huge hit this year! It’s about two women, living very different lives, one lives in a mansion, one lives in her car. Their lives intersect and the story unfolds from there! Harding OUTDID herself with this one!!!