Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. An exclusive cul-de-sac holds a block party for the residents every year and it is a time to relax and enjoy some drinks with your next door neighbours....only this year someone is murdered. The neighbourhood chat rooms start to go crazy trying to guess who it is. The new family who just moved in a year ago seem to be hiding something and why does Ken act like he knows Mandy? Especially when his wife and sister in law asked him if he did and he said no. What about Ken's niece who is 17 yrs old and just can't wait to move away to a College of her choosing. There are many secrets being kept behind closed doors on Alton Road and soon they will all be revealed. I really enjoyed this quick read and look forward to reading more from this author. Enjoy!!!

This was a DNF for me. I’m pretty picky about audiobooks and I could not listen to me. I have a physical copy of this, so I may try and read it that way.

I love a good what's gonna happen and whose gonna do it. BUT I've usually figured it out, at least partially, before the plot unravels it all. That was not the case with the Block Party. All the stories wove together in a way that I absolutely wasn't expecting.

Thanks so much for the arc!

Block Party is a creative murder mystery! We begin the book in discussions at the Memorial Day block sorry. Then we backtrack. We meet all the neighbors of this cul-de-sac. Then we dig deeper into each person stories and find that they often weave together. A murder takes place at the party but it’s not til the end of the book that we find out who dies. The book builds up suspense for the reader of who may by killed and who does the killing!

The simultaneously made me wish I had a neighborhood full of drama and grateful that I don’t. This story was a wild ride. It’s narrated by a mother and daughter. We learn of all the going’s on and drama through their eyes.

There were a lot of characters and some parts were a bit slow for me. But there was also a lot of gasps and shock too! It did keep me guessing and kept my curiosity up!

I enjoyed the narrator! She did a good job of being clear as for the listener to understand who was speaking. With so many characters it got a bit confusing. She held my attention throughout!

I keep tricking myself into believing that I will enjoy books like this. I blame Good Neighbors by Sarah Langan. I DID enjoy that book. It was a riveting literary social commentary that completely blew me away.

Unfortunately, this was not that.

I didn’t finish it so let me make that confession first. I thought the writing was so awful that I could not bring myself to see it through. The characters felt like ridiculous cliches and I did not care about the mystery.

It was my mistake. I believed this would have more depth to it than it did. But others have clearly adored it so I’ll just sit over here in my minority corner and kick myself for my deluded expectations.

I am immensely grateful to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for my copy. All opinions are my own.

It's not all fun and games on Alton Street this Memorial Day for when the day has. ended someone has wound up murdered. Now who can it be and with a plethora of characters carting a wheelbarrow of secrets it's anyone's guess.

Our story is brought to us mainly by Alex Fox with bit and pieces presented by her snarky daughter, Lettie. Many characters in a story usually drive me batty, but Jamie Day has given us a multifaceted view of the members of this tony neighborhood.

Alex's sister and her son and husband live on the block so of course they are part of the mayhem, along with Willow and her soon to be ex and their daughter. There is of course a femme fatale, Willow, who seems to catch the eye of every make as she intends to, and Willow might be a wee bit murderous. Gus Fisher, aptly named the bug man rounds out tis motley crew and add some more snarky to the scene.

We begin the year of the present day Memorial and traverse over the events of the last year, building up the whodunit factor with each turn of the page.

It's a load of surprises for who knows who lurks behind the doors of your neighbors?

Thank you to Jamie Day, St Martin's Press, and NetGalley for both the audio and books version of this neighborhood thriller due out in July of this year.

The Block Party by Jamie Day was a great story of families, friends and neighbors. Great book that keep me coming back for more.

LOVED this audiobook! The narrators were fantastic. I never saw the ending coming. There were some slow burn parts but it still kept me interested and wanting to find out what happened!

3.5 ⭐️‘s
Each year the upscale cul-de-sac of Alton Lane has a lavish block party. One that’s the talk of the surrounding neighborhoods and this year there’s a lot to talk about, after all there’s never been a murder before. As we alternate between the previous year and this year,
many secrets are revealed and all is not kosher on Alton Lane, they might as well have the police on speed dial. Day does a great job of keeping us in the dark as to just who was murdered with her back and forth narrative. This was a faced paced enjoyable drama filled beach read told in the voices of a mother/daughter, but one that won’t resonate for long. Thank you to St. Martin’s Press, Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for an ARC and ALC of this book.

This is a review of the audiobook.

This was a somewhat entertaining book which felt very long while listening - even at a quick pace.

The premise wasn’t really anything really fresh or new. It’s another novel set in a wealthy subdivision where everyone is behaving badly!! (can’t they ever set these in a middle class neighborhood?) How can there be so many dysfunctional people on one street?

The novel moves back and forth between the two annual Memorial Day block parties, present day and the past year.

There are a multitude of characters but you will be able to keep track of them because each of them has secrets and/or is behaving awful. There is a cheating husband, a wife who drinks too much, a young man angry at the world, an abusive controlling husband and several older teens – all with problems etc. There is the neighborhood annoyance “the bug man” who is continually telling them they need their homes sprayed and even he has problems!!

There are two POV’s, Alex, one of the moms and Lettie, Alex’s 17 y/o daughter. Of the two I preferred Lettie. The narrator did a good job with a teenage voice. There is also the neighborhood chat line to hear from several others.

There is one person who will not be around for the present day party, the mystery centers around who killed that character.

All in all this would be a good beach listen – one where you didn’t have to think too much. For all of the drama I really didn’t feel any real tension. There is a lot of telling and less showing which is also a big “no” for me.

If you want an easy listen you may enjoy this one but I can’t really recommend it.

I received the audiobook from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions are my own!!

This was a really fun read! Great narration on the audiobook. I really enjoyed the build-up of tension with the reveal of the victims and the murderer not coming until the very end.
This story was told from multiple points of view and somehow never got confusing, the author did a great job on this one. I would definitely read more of her work!

Hmm, so yes, there is a mystery, but the majority of the book is about the complicated relationships between neighbors in an upscale neighborhood over the course of a year so for those who enjoy a fast pace and action should skip this one. The book begins and ends with a block party. The characters are all very flawed and none are very likable so I found myself not caring too much who had been killed or who was responsible. I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it.

Thanks to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the ALC in exchange for my honest review.

This was an entertaining, albeit far-fetched, read. If you're looking for a Desperate Housewives feel, this would fit the bill. Alton Road has no shortage of residents with secrets, and it does keep you guessing what will happen next. I also really enjoyed the sidebars from the Meadowbrook Community Message Board as a bit of a breather between chapters. I found some it to be a bit repetitive, to the point that I even questioned if the audio had skipped, but overall, it was an enjoyable summer read.

The Block Party is a fun summer mystery. It was almost reminiscent of Little Fires Everywhere in it's small town, angsty secret filled drama. There were some turns that I didn't see coming which is always satisfying but there were also less satisfying elements that knocked this down to 3.5 stars for me.

While I appreciated many of the storylines, I felt that if there were less characters, they'd be better fleshed out. Emily felt one dimensional as did Willow. Certain storylines just felt out of place. I get that Riley was searching for her bio-dad but what was the real point of that whole thread? It would have made more sense for Day to explore her relationship with Evan and what ramifications that relationship, or lack thereof, might have led to... Yeah, Umbrella Man. I'm talking about you.

All in all, a quick summer read, perfect for the book loving introvert to stay occupied with during the next block party they can't get out of.

The Block Party, a mystery written by Jamie Day and narrated by Megan Tusing and Suzy Jackson, takes readers on a journey filled with suspense, secrets, and unexpected twists that keeps them guessing until the very end. The story begins at the annual neighborhood block party where a new family is introduced becoming the catalyst to unraveling a dark web of secrets. The twists and turns are skillfully executed, leaving readers on the edge of their seats and eagerly turning the pages to uncover the next revelation. The characters in The Block Party are well-developed and multi-dimensional, each with their own secrets and motivations.

The book is expertly narrated by Megan Tusing and Suzy Jackson who perfectly portray the characters, convey the essence of the story and captivate the listener. The transitions were seamless adding to the suspense and the overall experience.

Jamie Day's talent for storytelling shines through in this intricate tale of secrets and intrigue. (I reviewed an advance reader copy and all opinions are my own.) With its well-drawn characters and skillful plot twists, this novel is a must-read. The Block Party delivers an enjoyable and immersive reading experience.

Great audio narration for "The Block Party." Did I listen to this over Memorial Day Weekend? YES. Was it a perfect audiobook to listen to while traveling? A thousand times YES!

The annual Memorial Day Block Party of Alton Road is usually just a moment in a lifetime of memories, until that faithful night. This night ends with commotion, police, and murder! Who is dead? Who is the murderer? We will have to travel back in time to find out. We travel back four seasons, to get to know the residents of Alton Road, their secrets, their motives, and their hidden desires. Lettie's chapters were the most enjoyable, and seeing the events through her eyes gave the book a unique vibe that makes it stand out from the others in this genre.

The Block Party and the audiobook will keep you guessing about what happened and why it all happened. It definitely gives out a modern-day- backyard version of Clue feel. While at 384 pages it began to drag on in some parts, the ending was well worth it!

The Block Party by Jamie Day
Narrators: Megan Tusing and Suzy Jackson
Rating: 3.5 stars
Pub Date: 7/18

I think this will be a favorite for many. It had a Desperate Housewives feel to it and was full of secrets, lies, and betrayal. Everyone on the cul-de-sac is hiding something, but who is desperate enough to commit murder?

The Block Party is an addictive thriller with a captivating neighborhood backdrop. The story starts with a murder at the annual block party on the Alton Road cul-de-sac. We go back to one year ago and work our way forward, following multiple families and slowly unraveling clues.

I love neighborhood dramas where the characters are tied up in each other’s lives, and this one kept me guessing! I really enjoyed the alternating POVs and timelines, and I loved the format of working backward to solve the mystery. I couldn’t put this one down, thanks to the twists and turns throughout, and I did not predict the ending at all.

I alternated between the ebook and the audiobook, and I thought the narrators did an excellent job with the cast. Each character came through with their own unique voice, which was probably challenging because there were so many.

There were a few pacing issues, where the beginning started off strong but then started to drag. There are also a LOT of characters, and it was difficult to keep them all straight. And while I love thrillers like this, I've also grown tired of the alcoholic, suburban housewife narrative.

Overall, "The Block Party" is an addictive thriller perfect to throw in your beach bag or read by the pool.

Read if you like:
* neighborhood drama
* dual POV
* dual timeline
* a big cast of characters
* Big Little Lies

Thank you so much to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the complimentary ARC copy and to Macmillan Audio for my ALC. The Block Party comes out on 7/18.

This was a fairly fast paced, slow burn thriller.

I was able to read along as I listened to the audio. I enjoyed the different narrators, and it was super easy to tell them apart.

This story takes place over the course of the year in an upscale neighborhood. It is told from the perspective of Alex, and also from her 16-year-old daughter, Lettie. Every neighborhood has its secrets, but this one tries especially hard to keep up appearances. You get all of the adult's drama from Alex's perspective, and all of the teenage drama from Lettie's perspective, until eventually it collides.

All is well in the neighborhood under a new family comes in, and slowly the secrets come to life. In this one, you know right from the beginning that there was a death (possibly murder) in the neighborhood, told through a neighborhood chat message board, which was kind of a funny spin due to how accurate it portrayed the off-topic comments and arguing. The book then takes you through the events leading up to the night of the death, and what leads to it. No one is entirely innocent.

The book ends with an epilogue, a year later. The one thing that threw me off was how nonchalant everyone was about it, the adults all essentially agree to continue to keep each other's secrets. No one seemed to learn a lesson.

I wanted to love this book but it fell a tad short for me. It was the multitude of POVs from all of the residents of Alton lane to the other residents on the Meadow Creek community group page. Then the back and forth of timelines of present-day Memorial Day to the previous year - it just became a lot.

The build-up and all the drama also didn't immediately capture me like I had read from many others that it did to them. However, once the pieces started coming together in the last 30ish percent of the book, I simply could not stop listening. There was twist after twist. Everything that I thought I knew or had figured out proved to be wrong.

Overall, the story is worth the read. It's a lesson in trust and never truly knowing anyone. Everyone's got secrets they don't want getting out. Finding out that you've been living next to murderers, cheaters, hackers, stalkers, etc is enough to drive anyone mad!

It’s time for the annual Alton Road Block Party. It’s sure to be a killer party…literally.

This was a great summer pool read. Gossipy neighbors, a mystery, and real issues that face seemingly perfect people behind closed doors. It was fun.