This is my first exposure to this author and I was not disappointed. The author has delivered a fast paced and deliciously wicked tale. The characters are well rounded and come across as believable, whether you love them or hate them. This provocative, somewhat dark and twisted story grabs you from the first page and keeps you guessing until the very end!

Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Shuster Canada who provided me with a copy of this book. I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

The Next Girl is suspenseful, sit on the edge of your seat, exhilarating and anxiety inducing thriller. Pip Drysdale really knows how to throw a girl off the trail in the strategic way she tossed in twists and turns, it was awesome. The entire book my heart was pumping, and I was waiting for the gut punch I knew was coming. This book was crazy good! I loved the mentions of her vinyl collection and the song references and that she’s a paralegal. I’m a licensed paralegal and I don’t really find that profession in a lot of books. Overall, I really enjoyed it, it was pretty entertaining.

Thank you Netgalley and Simon and Schuster for this ARC.

Hits bookstores on May 2, 2023!

“A bad day at work. A drunken night. A rogue Instagram follow. That’s all it takes to ruin a life...but whose life will be ruined?”

Relatable 🤣. But seriously, this was my first @ book and I loved it!!!! The Next Girl was such a fun thriller from beginning to end, I think mainly because Billie was such a hot mess of a delightful character. This was a fast paced revenge/vigilante thriller that just hit me in all the right places. My thriller reading has taken a back seat lately, mainly because they all just started to blend together for me, but this one was pleasant surprise. Would definitely recommend! And don’t worry too much about the plot, just go in blind and enjoy 😉. 4.5⭐️

This is my first book by this author, and having read many suspense books lately that didn't thrill, I was skeptical going into this one. But "The Next Girl" won me over!

It took me a bit to get into this one, but once I was hooked, it became unputdownable! I was reeled right in by Billie's mysterious character and couldn't wait to see what happened. This book was really fast paced and suspenseful, tension filled and actually stressful at times (LOL!). I'm so glad I got to read it.

I don't want to say too much about the plot that isn't in the book description, it's best to read this one for yourself and be surprised at all the twists and turns. But I will say there is a LOT you won't see coming! I usually pride myself on being able to predict plot twists, but this one absolutely did surprise me.

As always, I recommend checking out the content warnings prior to picking up a book, this one was no exception.

Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster Canada for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

A dark and twisty thriller you can’t put down! I loved the plot and the setting of the story. The pieces slowly coming together for the final twist was enjoyable. Don’t miss this one!

4.5 stars. Really loved this novel! I was hooked right from the beginning and didn't know which way the story was going next. Each chapter was short and in first-person, with an unreliable narrator, which is quite the storytelling. Don't want to say too much about the plot, but Billie IS a hot mess.

She's a paralegal that gets fired because her firm believes she tried to get a witness to lie in court about being assaulted by a prominent doctor. She wants to prove her innocence, then wakes up in a stranger's bed with no memory of the previous night and thus the story begins.

This book had me hooked from the beginning and I had no idea where it was going to take me next. It was one of those books that made me think ‘how on earth did she come up with that?’. I loved the super short chapters and how it was written as if Billie was talking directly to the reader.

Thank you Simon & Schuster Canada for the advanced copy of this book!

The Next Girl only made me want to read Pip Drysdale’s next book, and the one after that. This author certainly knows how to write a thriller that will keep your suspicions on high alert and keep you on the edge of your seat.

Now, I promise that I am going to tread lightly in this review so that I don’t give any piece of information away. Trust me, you will want to go on this twisty journey and witness it all unfold.

Billie has found herself in a terrible situation: out of a job, half-naked in a stranger’s bed, and with a guilty conscience about losing a case that may have put a dangerous man back out on the street to commit the same crimes again.

Billie is an interesting character. She’s been through her share of difficult times. She’s flawed (who isn’t?), but she is a good person who really only wants to do right by people. She wants to see that the bad people get what’s coming to them and the victims get their justice. Seems pretty normal, right? Well, it isn’t quite that simple. Nothing is simple in a book by this author, and I couldn’t be more thrilled about that!

I liked Billie. While I wanted her to do “her thing,” I was also apprehensive, sitting on pins and needles, and just hoping that she might take her life in a different, safer direction. That’s always the fun part of this genre of book, though. It’s the fear of the unknown, the chase, the feel of your heart pounding in your chest.

The Next Girl was just what I was looking for. I read The Sunday Girl a couple of years ago, and it was one of my all-time favorite thrillers. I’ve been looking forward to reading more by this author, and she certainly did not disappoint.

*5 Stars

I enjoyed The Next Girl by Pip Drysdale. It was a fast paced thriller. The book is told in first person, I liked the protagonist and was happy for the opportunity to get to know her better. The main character, Billie, keeps getting herself into trouble of one kind or another, and the harder she tries to fix it, the worse it becomes. The story follows a linear timeline and it is clear in it's delivery, with a couple of twists. For people who have been abused or assaulted, there could be some emotional triggers in the story. In fact, there were quite a few dark and sensitive issues addressed in this novel, most were handled well. There were also a bunch of musical references through the novel, as the protagonist thinks of her life through song lyrics, most of this was lost on me as I was not familiar with the songs. I would like to thank Net Galley and Simon & Schuster Canada for the ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

Love, love, loved it! Couldn’t put it down.
Billie’s law firm lost a big case: Samuel Grange v Jane Delaney and she knows that Grange was guilty. Billie becomes a vigilante using social media to prevent Grange from victimizing another young beautiful woman by becoming the next girl herself.
With all the risks Billie takes, will she get caught? As you read we get glimpses into Billie’s past and learn what drives her compulsion for revealing the truth. ‘Uh-oh’ her she goes again!
Quite a few characters coming in and out the novel due to alternating story lines. Buttons the cat was an excellent character and played a unique role in the story.
A big thank you to NetGalley and Simon and Schuster for an ARC of this book. Highly recommend The Next Girl.

I loved this book! Not enough to give it five stars, but it was very addictive.
I couldn't put it down, that's how involved I was in the storyline.
The author has a way of making you want to know more, and you need to keep reading to find out what the MC is going to get into next. Loved Billie and her reckless ways, and I was rooting for her the whole time. Her character was brave yet vulnerable, and she always tried, but didn't always succeed in doing the right thing.
If you never read a book by the author, just like me, I definitely recommend this one. It's a fast, easy read that will keep you on your toes until the very end!

The Next Girl was such an unexpected surprise.  I wasn’t familiar with Pip Drysdale at all and this turned out to be one of my favourite recent thrillers.

Billie is a paralegal who is fired because her firm believes she tried to get a witness to lie in court about being assaulted by a prominent doctor, Samuel Grange. Billie is determined to prove her innocence, and to make Samuel Grange pay.

The next day, she wakes up in a stranger’s bed with no memory of the previous night.  What happened to her, and was it intentional or is someone manipulating the truth?

Billie’s definitely one of my favourite new thriller heroines.  She pieces out revelations throughout the book without falling into the cliche unreliable female narrator mode that has been so popular in thrillers lately.  She’s a mess but she’s fascinating.

I loved the detail behind Billie’s spying and searching, in real life and through social media.  It was so much fun, and I loved the contrast between how clearly intelligent she is, and how obsessive she could get, making poor choices that had me cringing in the best way.

The side characters were interesting and the plot was twisty and kept me guessing.  I sped through this book and had so much fun reading it.  

Thank you to Netgalley and Simon & Schuster Canada for my review copy of this book.

I thought this was an engaging read and a cut above the usual for this genre. I could not stop reading - and what made it so rich was the detail with which Drysdale outlines the moves on social media and technology. A wonderfully flawed narrator, plus twists and turns throughout, kept this reader guessing to the very end. A 4.5 rating!!

Thanks to NetGalley and Simon and Schuster Canada for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Billie is a hot mess of emotions and dramatic to her core 🤣 which always leads for a good protagonist… unreliable and her own vigilante.

She wakes up in a strange bed after losing a big case (she’s a legal assistant) and realizes she’s about to be fired and her days are about to stretch out in front of her. Unless she tries to exact
Revenge on Dr Granges since he did get off scot-free…. Or did he?! Billie doesn’t play by the rules and clearly doesn’t mind doing illegal methods to trap a predator. Even if you find yourself questioning if she’s even on the right path

A quick read. I liked how the book was laid out in time stamps. Not my fav recent thriller but it was still good.

The Next Girl
By Pip Drysdale
Pub. date: May 2/23
Format: eARC

He was guilty. They were all guilty and they kept getting away with it. But she was tired of it and wants to make them pay, and Billie, a paralegal, has the skills, abilities, and the will, to do it.

Billie lost her mom quite a long time ago. She was wronged by online hatred leaving her young daughter to live with that loss. Billie is passionate, has a strong desire to avenge wrongdoing, and wants to find love. But what is she willing to do to get these?

The Next Girl is a clever mystery. In the beginning I found the story a bit disjointed and when the main character speaks to the reader I did not care for it. Thankfully it turns around and becomes engaging, suspenseful, and gripping. The reader wonders how Billie will get out of this alive. I am even wondering if there will be a sequel,

Many thanks to NetGalley, Simon and Schuster Canada, and the author, for the opportunity to read and review this arc for my honest review.

This was SUCH a wild ride in the absolute best way possible. It has been a while since I have actually yelled at a book and wow. I was on edge nearly the entire time screaming at Billie and her decision making. There is a lot of mentioning of musical titles and lyrics throughout the whole book which is a fun way of how her brain processes information that I really enjoyed. Set in New York City which can sometimes feel old and done but it really contributed to the storyline in an important way. I will for sure be reading more books by Pip Drysdale. Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster CA for providing me with a copy in exchange for my honest review.

THIS BOOK

Holy crap. Words cannot explain the sheer panic & anxiety I felt reading this book.

Talk about an unreliable narrator. This main character seemed certifiably insane. I couldn't stop reading. I NEEDED to know more, and the more I learned - the more panic I felt.

In order for a book to invoke the emotions this book made me feel - the writing needs to be top notch. Pip Drysdale delivered an excellent on the tip of your toes the whole time thriller.

I did not expect any of the twists or turns she threw at me. The ending left me with so many questions. But in a good way.

WELL DONE

Thank you Netgalley and Simon & Schuster Canada for giving me the opportunity to read this WILD book ahead of its May 2nd release in exchange for an honest review.

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📚The Next Girl- Pip Drysdale 📚
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3.5/5

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC!

Another fast paced thriller by Pip Drysdale. This one had me grasping the pages for the first half of the book but fell a little short for me in the second half.

Loved the reference to lots of classic rock and modern music and I really appreciate that the author made a Spotify playlist to pair with it.

This one definitely isn’t predictable and I really enjoyed the tone and pace. I think it was a bit too unbelievable to me but still thoroughly enjoyed the read!

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for my review copy. This book was great! I was in the mood for a fast paced thriller and this totally delivered for me. Read the whole book in less than 24 hours over a couple reading sessions. Nice and fast paced, just how I like my thrillers! I was looking back and I don't think I've read Pip Drysdale's books before and I'm questioning why that is! I need to go through the whole backlist now! This book flowed great and, at times, was very edge of your seat stressful!

I don't want to give away any spoilers with this one. I feel that it's best to just go into it. Be prepared for a wild ride! The main character is out to get justice and she will go to just about any means to get it. It was a page turner for sure! If you're looking for something very fast paced featuring some wild decision making and people behaving badly, add this to your list immediately!

THE NEXT GIRL popped into my email's inbox and its intriguing description had me racing to grab myself an ARC.

Billie wakes up in a strange man's bed with little memory of the night before until the memories rush back of her law firm losing a high profile assault case with it looking like she's at fault. Dr. Samuel Grange is now free to target another woman unless Billie can expose the truth of what he's really like. Her only problem is that to protect the next girl, she has to be the next girl.

As my first experience with Pip Drysdale's writing I can say that I am thoroughly impressed. I was quickly hooked into Billie's story by Pip's impeccable and captivating writing style. Her narration of Billie's inner monologue is akin to the feeling of having a chat with a close friend. Billie's character is not without flaws, she's a bit of a mess but this makes her all the more relatable and you can't help but root for her.

This novel is addictive and gripping from beginning to end with nothing appearing as it seems. There's a lot of moving pieces and many unknowns that culminate to create a tense and suspenseful read.

I thought this story was original and very creatively put together. I loved the fast-paced nature of the plot as well as the authentic feel of Billie's tech-savvy skills (although I admittedly have very little clue about this level of internet sleuthing). The musical references and QR code to access the playlist was a lovely added touch!

<i>I would like to thank Netgalley and the publisher, Simon and Schuster Canada, of this advanced digital copy for the opportunity to read this novel in exchange for an honest review! All opinions shared are my own.</i>