I was given this book by NetGalley for an honest review-
Rhiannon calls Leanna and invites her to a community of women and children. Their relationship had ended suddenly and she thought the time together would be good. Her husband wasn’t happy but she was determined.
But did she make a mistake, things are strange, no cellphone service, no outside Calls, strange rules, and a gate padlocked, but that isn’t all it seems like each women Carries secrets and someone has brought them together for a reason. Why? Why does she not feel safe? Will she be allowed to leave?

This book was enjoyable. A good use of time, but nothing mind blowing. I read a lot of mysteries, so this did not stand out too much. But I think it’s a good option for those wanting a dual pov domestic type thriller.

I was thrilled for a chance to review “No Where Like Home,” which is Sara Shepard latest novel, author of the “Pretty Little Liars” series. Unfortunately, this novel does not have what made PLL so damn readable—intriguing characters linked through a dysfunctional friendship.

Lenna, who suffers from anxiety and OCD, found a great connection to Rhiannon, but the women grow apart for a few years. Leena is thinking of rekindling the friendship when the ex-friend reaches out, inviting Lenna to join her in her new life at Halcyon (think cult). Lenna is intrigued enough to agree, heading out with her son (and not showing where she is going with her husband), but becomes wary when she discovers just how isolated the “mommune” is and that Rhiannon might have ulterior motives than simply rekindling the friendship.

I thought Shepard did a great job at building tension and cultivating suspense but found the characters very immature and unlikable. Some of the plot points were either predictable or unbelievable. “PLL” this is not.

Two and a half stars.

Thank you the Sara Shepard, NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC of this novel.

I wasn't a fan. It wasn't bad but it just wasn't for me. I'm sure there's an audience for this book. And there are fans. Sara Shepard is a good writer. But this story isn't for me.

This was a story with interwoven pieces from the past and present, through the eyes of 4 different narrators. How their lives got so tangled up makes for a good read. Friendship makes you do things you never imagined.
Thanks Netgalley for the prerelease of the ebook.

Lenna is exhausted by new motherhood, so when she receives a call from an old friend to visit a "mommune" in the desert that promises a like-minded community, she jumps at the chance. However, Lenna has a dark secret in her past that threatens to come to light. Deliciously twisty!

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

I did not know if I’d enjoy this book after reading through the premise, but I’m very glad I checked it out and stuck with it. It was a great read - I definitely recommend it!

I hate giving books such a mediocre review, but I just couldn’t get into this one. I really like Sara Shepard’s other books, but perhaps I’m just aging out of them. The book is well written and compelling, but just not for me.

Thank you for the opportunity to preview No where Like Home.
This novel is really different and tells the story of three women who live. Lies, secrets, and even truths.
The novel deals with anxiety and how we put ideas in our heads, try to be more than we are, and how we project ourselves in the world.
But also a strong plot that keeps you guessing till the end.
Told in the voices of the women, as they navigate their lives and lies and in the end may never know who they are.
Interesting novel and one I think is truly a woman’s journey and a killer plot till the last page. Very good. 4 stars

Nowhere Like Home
A Novel
by Sara Shepard

It was ok for me. Just seemed a bit too long for the ending. It was one I did want to finish. I thought it may pick up.

Creepy chilling with a cultish feel.I was drawn right in to the characters their strange lives really enjoyed.#netgalley #duttonbooks.

To be honest i was a lil frustrated with the beginning of this book. It was too drawn out focusing on the friendship. But as you continue to read you realize that it was needed to set up the background. The relationship between Rhiannon and Lenna is like a sisterhood, while Lenna's with Gillian is a little much. If I were Lenna I wouldn't give Gillian time of day as her negativity is off-putting. But Lenna is one of those that craves companionship and will take what she gets. Poor Sarah is the cast aside friend that gets caught in the middle.

The calculation and the manipulation that leads these 3 to the Mommune will not be felt until is it all over. While they are there you are not real sure what the real threat is......until it is too late.

The newest book by Sara Shepard had a great concept, so much promise, and kept me turning the pages to find out what happened next. Unfortunately I felt like so many webs were woven throughout the story that none of the conclusions were satisfying. I would have loved two different books - one about twisted friendships in LA involving a mental health influencer and another about a mom commune in Arizona with some sketchy backstories - but combining everything into one book was more convoluted than necessary. So much potential but I was a little disappointed in the landing. Still, a quick read and it kept me interested.

3⭐️
Author: Sara Shepard
Genre: Thriller

I’ve not read any Sara Shepard before but I’m glad I picked this one up. I enjoyed the multiple POVS between these friends, the characters were all flawed with history that could ruin their lives and I loved the setting because I’m from Tucson, AZ! I also enjoyed the mom life side of a few of the characters.

I just found it all a bit off, the choices made and the outcome. The twist wasn’t a huge surprise, but the way it all played out was a little overly dramatic. The writing was easy to read and I wanted to get to the end to see how it would end for everyone, but it fell a little flat for me.

If you’re looking for a mommune with cult vibes, jealousy filled friendships, remote desert vibes and drama drama drama! Then you’ll like this!

Thanks to @netgalley and @saracshepard for this ARC coming out February 20, 2024 in exchange for my honest feedback.

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Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of this book. I had a hard time getting in to this book. The characters were well created. I went into reading this with high hopes, and felt let down.

This was an okay read with a creepy cultish vibe dealing with the creepy mom culture / told from multiple pov .
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for letting me review the book

This was a fun thriller to read. It's all about female friendships and how there's a side to every story. We start in LA and pivot between POVs before ending up in a female only commune (a mommune) located somewhere in the middle of the desert where there's no one else around. This story is sad at times, creepy at others, but is always grounded in the main friendship. Overall, both a fast and engaging read.

This was a great read with cult-ish vibes. Totally loved all the great characters. Definitely has a big creep factor.
Thank you NetGalley and Sara Shepard for the opportunity to read and review this book

3.25 stars

This is definitely meant for the high school/new adult reader. It didn’t really hit the way I had hoped, a little too much drama (and not the good kind) for me.

All that being said, this will be a hit with the younger group who it was likely meant for, I’m sure. The plot and mystery were good, I just didn’t personally relate on any deeper level.

Beautiful cover and author of the Pretty Little Liar series so I had pretty high hopes. This is definitely more of a YA book especially when it comes to all the drama, secrets and betrayals. I should have realized that this would read way more YA than I was expecting. I read PLL and watched PLL as a teenager and enjoyed both, but now as an adult, this didn’t quite hit the same. That said, I think it will work for Gen Z and perhaps some millennials looking for the nostalgia of all the drama that PLL had.