Picking up the Pieces' bestselling author, Amanda Prowse, delivered yet again with her captivating novel, All Good Things. It tells the story of two neighbouring families, the Harrops and the Kelleways – one struggling to cope with life's challenges while the other appears to have it all. This book explores how it is true that the grass isn't always greener on the other side.

Daisy Harrop, a shy teenager, grew up in the shabbiest house in the neighbourhood. She longed to be like the Kelleways, her seemingly perfect neighbours. But when her mother's depression worsened, Daisy felt alone and invisible. Meanwhile, Winnie Kelleway, the matriarch, is proud of her family's unity, strength, and success. Celebrating her golden wedding anniversary with family and community, she thought she had everything she ever wanted – until one weekend changed everything.

The novel's characters are well-developed, each with a unique story and nuanced perspectives. Daisy's character shows us how it's easy to let comparison and envy take over, while Winnie reveals how fragile families can be. The author successfully immerses her readers into the neighbourhood's contrasting dynamics through vivid descriptions and dialogues that reveal hidden secrets. We discover much about the characters' lives as the story unfolds, with each chapter building on one after another to make it compelling.

As the anniversary celebrations get underway, it becomes clear that the Kelleways' perfect life was only an illusion. Tensions flair as secrets unravel, and the party is anything but joyful. The truth exposes the many cracks in the family's facade, and things spiral out of control. Daisy and Winnie both learn valuable lessons that life is unpredictable and no one's life is as perfect as it seems. They discover that it's essential to appreciate the good in their lives while working on the negatives and coping with challenging times.

All Good Things by Amanda Prowse is a novel that hits close to home. It shows us that what we consider perfect is often an illusion and that life is never without challenges. The characters in the book will tug at your heartstrings as they face difficult challenges in their lives. It reminds us that behind every facade is a story we often don't see. The story is relatable, heart-warming, and a captivating read from start to finish. I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a story about family, love, and the complexities of life. In the end, it won't disappoint.

Another absolutely brilliant book by Amanda Prowse. Again she writes about everyday life and ordinary people. This time the story is about a “perfect” family who seem to have everything. The Kelle of ways are a loving couple celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary with their two children, Lawrence, the golden child and his wife and children and a heavily pregnant Cleo and her husband. Winnie (the mother) thinks that everything is perfect and they are better than everyone else. Their neighbours are intrinsically linked with them and this becomes more apparent through the story.

The way Mrs Prowse navigates the lives of all the characters and how they interact with each other. .

Loved loved loved!!
This author always touches the heart eith het stories.
Loved how each chapter is one person's side of their life and what they are feeling and what is going on.
Family drama, affairs, coming out with the truth amongst other things.
Such a great read!

Thanks to the author, the publisher and NetGalley for an early release of this book.

Daisy is a teenager working part time in an Italian Restaurant and looking for a better life.
She is envious of her next door neighbours lifestyle and has a crush on their teenage son but not everything in that family is as it appears to the outside world.
Some interesting characters in this book about dysfunctional families.
Thank you to NetGalley and Amazon Publishing UK for my e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

Another 5⭐️book from Amanda. A good book leaves you wanting more and I certainly did, I didn’t want it to end as some characters had unfinished business. The story is told by several characters all family members. It’s about how they get on and how the past affects their today and future. A stand-alone book but if this your first Amanda Prowse book you’ll. want to read them all.

I requested All Good Things by Amanda Prowse because it sounded like a novel I would enjoy reading. However, I could not connect with the plot and writing style and decided not keep reading it. Thank you for the early copy.

4.5 stars

I received a complimentary Kindle book from Lake Union Publishing through NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own. Thank you to Amanda Prowse, Lake Union Publishing, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

Well, where do I begin? If I counted correctly, this is the ELEVENTH book by Amanda Prowse that I have read. Her books are escapism, fun, and easy to binge-read on a weekend. The perfect beach or pool read!

This book was very different than "usual" Amanda Prowse novel and I loved it! It is told from the point-of-view of twelve members of two families. This book had more twists and turns than your average mystery novel and I am HERE for it!!

The characters were FULLY fleshed, the storyline was great, there was a true morality story, and there was a PERFECT ending!!

DEFINITE RECOMMEND

Another stunning read from the maestro of words. A story of families and of ups and downs and how the truth and honesty are the best foundations in life.
The Kellaway family have always been known to be the wealthy ones on the street. Daisy who lives next door envies their lifestyle- flash cars and clothes and nights out, whilst she works and studies, living at a house which is rather run down. Lawrence Kellaway wanted to be a footballer but was injured at a crucial stage and never made it. It appears since then he has tried to live up to that expectation of being the best and wanting the best for his family- at whatever cost. He has made numerous bad business judgments at one point leading to the family upping sticks and moving from Australia to get away from his debts. His son is in love with Jake, Daisy’s brother, no-one knows either boy is gay as they are unsure as to how the families will react. Lawrence is in deep this time and his wife is getting an inkling hopefully before it's too late. It seems there are lots of secrets around one way or another. Can everyone work out their issues without yet another bombshell landing?
This is one of those books that draws you in and keeps you there. I'm smiling writing this, as there is perhaps something reflective between the pages for us all. Of how the young sometimes don’t listen to the older members of the planet- the ones who have seen things and hence have experience - but the young have to make their own pathway, very often at their own cost. The grass isn't always greener and behind closed curtains there’s a world we do not know. There’s a whole list of adages I could say about this. People in glass houses etc and be careful what you wish for, as the best diamond isn't always the polished one. A compelling, true gem of a read.
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Immersive, Character Driven..
Daisy Harrop is full of envy, mainly because of next door. Next door, at the Kelleways, where the grass is greener, the sun shinier and everything is sheer perfection. Or is it? Perhaps the truth is about to emerge and it is possible that the grass at the Kelleways is not as green as Daisy thought. Multi layered and character driven familial drama, told over what is essentially a mere snippet of time, and relayed from varying perspectives. The reader will become easily ensconced in the narrative and in the lives of these keenly observed and well documented characters as the tale progresses. Immersive storytelling.

This was another great Amanda Prowse read. I alway find her writing enjoyable. This book has secrets and hidden agendas. It will definitely prove the saying the grass isn't alway greener on the other side by appearance. I would definitely recommend this book.



Thank you NetGalley and Amazon Publishing UK, Lake Union Publishing for allowing me to read this ARC in advance for my honest opinion .

This was (I think) the first book by Amanda Prowse that I've read. I can see why they call her the queen of family drama. All Good Things is a competent and engaging story of families, appearances, deception and ambition.

It's a light and easy beach book that juxtaposes the have-it-all Kelleways and the wanna-be Daisy, rather dazzled by it all. But as we discover, appearances can be deceptive and the grass is not always greener. And if that's too many clichés for you to stomach, beware: All Good Things is packed with clichés.

That said, I did enjoy reading it and got quite sucked in. It's entertaining. My first thought was to give it 3 stars, but on reflection I'll give it 4. It does what it says on the tin.

Daisy has always envied the family next door, believing them to be the perfect family that have everything . Daisy has always felt different to others particularly since her mother stopped getting out of bed and engaging in life. Daisy would give anything to leave the shabbiest house on the street and be more like the Kelleways with their perfect house, perfect garden, perfect children and grandchildren. It’s the Kellaways golden wedding anniversary and Winnie Kelleway is celebrating in style with all her family at their favourite local Italian restaurant. Only life is not so perfect as Winnie and Daisy believe.
Amanda Prowse at her very best, this novel takes you through a wealth of emotions as the story unfolds. Written through the voices of the characters you couldn’t want a better read

Wow! Amanda Prowse is an author who never fails me. All Good Things is the story of two complex and complicated families. We follow them as they navigate trials and tribulations and try to keep the families united.

I especially felt for Lisa. I wanted to give her a huge hug. There were a couple of big twists that shocked me, and I loved that!

Beautifully written and wonderfully compelling, a must-read!

I must first say that I am sorry I can't write too much on this book as I started reading it and I just couldn't finish it.

I can't even say I got to far into it as I was so bored I just couldn't go any further. Not my kind of book but having said that if it was a bit more interesting with fewer characters, a bit less whinging and a bit more substance I could possible have enjoyed it.

Thank you NetGalley and Amazon Publishing UK and Lake Union Publishing for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

I really enjoyed the book which featured the story of the Harrow and Kelleway families. Some great characters with Daisy and poor Lisa who has a lot of issues. As for the Kelleways I felt sorry for Cleo the daughter of Winnie and Bernie who seemed to be always second to her older brother Lawrence who could do no wrong in his parents lines. Some other great storylines with Jack and Cass too.

My first Amanda Prowse book, really enjoyed, it was light and quick to read. Great style of writing. Will be looking our for further books by Amanda.

The seaweed isn't always greener in somebody else's lake and sometimes you have to be very careful of what you wish for.

In this book we meet Daisy who never felt like she belonged anywhere and always dreamed of escape. No more so then when her mother becomes ill and stops getting out of bed. Suddenly Daisy's life is at a complete standstill and all that she wants to do is run away and escape. If only her house and family were more like the Kelleways who lived next door.

However be careful what you wish for. Because the Kelleways aren't quite what they make out to be. There are secrets and drama lying just under the surface. As they get ready to throw a party for all the neighbours to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. The cracks are beginning to show and one bombshell leads to another and then another and another.

This is another well written book by Amanda and I was hooked all the way through.

A great premise but the story ended up with too many characters, sub-plots and details for me to easily follow. All in all a disappointment

This was a fantastic multi perspective read about two families, one which is struggling in many ways and the other which seemingly has it all. Daisy is a hard working teenager, very intelligent and should have a good future in front of her but right now when her home is consumed by her mum’s depression it’s very hard for her to see the positives, she dreams of becoming part of the family next door for whom life appears perfect. Told over the course of about 24 hours we discover what secrets lie behind the neighbours facade and who really does have the better life. This is a brilliant character read and in these times where too many people feel the need to present their perfect lives to the world a great reminder of what truly lies beneath.

Love love love love this book! Literally could not put it down and the way the story is written is extremely beautiful! Outstanding job