This story was a little bit of a slow burn, but I'm glad I kept going as it turned out to be a really enjoyable read!!!

I have read and enjoyed all the DI Kelly Porter series of books so I was anticipating a thrilling read and I certainly wasn’t disappointed. I became so engrossed and hooked that I found it difficult to put down. The story is told from multiple points of view with all the characters having interwoven lives with complicated backgrounds and hidden secrets. Alex is a psychologist who deals with other peoples problems but has plenty of her own. Her husband, Jeremy, who she has become to despise, is an alcoholic and her three children are all dealing with their own issues. Their best friend Tony, who they met at university, is married to Monika who is found murdered. He becomes the main suspect but as the police investigate they find a connection of three of Alex’s patients, Carrie, Henry and Grace. All three have hidden pasts and secrets. As the story unfolds we begin to see how they are all linked. The plot is fast and with unexpected threads, lies and secrets. This was a fantastic read and one of my favourite books of the year.
Thanks to Netgalley and Canelo for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book,

I'm honestly still not sure what to make of this book. I gave it a few days after I finished it hoping I'd feel more certain, but sadly that's not the case.

Let me preface this by saying that I almost stopped reading it altogether right at the start because the language was so flowery and over the top that my eyes would not stop rolling. But I decided to stick with it and it became easier to read and did develop a nice pace. My main issue is that all the main characters are extremely unlikeable, especially the insufferable, condescending yet incapable, ethically questionable Dr. Alex, her absolutely annoying and disordered offspring and her no good, loser husband. They were grating, and since much of the book is told from Alex's point of view, it got frustrating quickly. But maybe that's just me. In addition, everyone else - the supporting cast to The Great Alex Show - felt like a bunch of clichéd stereotypes running around, and it was very hard to care about any of them. True to the saying "Money can't buy happiness", while most of them are rich (hence the title), none of them is happy. Also, yes, Cambridge may be a small town, but is there really only one therapist, one gym, and one kitchen builder for all its 131'800 inhabitants?


There were some nice twists in the end, which you will see coming if you've read enough of these books but which were still entertaining. I actually think a lot of people will love this book, it just wasn't my "cuppa".

Thank you to the author, the publisher Canelo Suspense, and NetGalley for an advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review.

Well I’m a little bit speechless. What an absolutely brilliant book from the beginning, right up to the end!

I found it really hard to connect to the characters in this book and therefore it really affected my rating. It didnt really hold my interest as well.

Thank you Canelo for the ARC. I'm always looking for a book with a MC who is a psychologist/psychiatrist. Idk why, but this job just adds another layer of spookiness to a thriller (or, at least it should). Unfortunately, this was just average to me.

A good book, that has you hooked and trying to work out the end.

What I think helped the story was that the characters were all so unlikeable

In this story, we are plunged into the elite world of Dr. Alex, a psychologist whose clients—Carrie, Henry, and Grace—confide in her, each harboring their deepest and darkest secrets. The plot takes a chilling turn when a murderer strikes in their affluent neighborhood, prompting Dr. Alex to question whether her clients hold the key to solving the crime.

The story cleverly intertwines the complexities of the human psyche with a gripping murder mystery. Dr. Alex's unique perspective as a psychologist adds depth to the narrative as she navigates through the tangled web of lies and deceit that surround her clients. The tension escalates as the characters' secrets come to light, raising the stakes and leaving readers on the edge of their seats.

The central theme explores the thin line between truth and deception, and how individuals pushed to their limits can become capable of unspeakable acts. The author crafts a suspenseful narrative, keeping us guessing about the identity of the murderer and the extent of the characters' involvement.

This is a page-turner that delves into the intricacies of the human mind and the consequences of hidden truths. As the suspense builds, the author invites readers to question the limits of trust and the lengths some are willing to go to protect their darkest secrets. If you enjoy psychological thrillers that blend intricate character dynamics with a compelling mystery, this book promises to be a riveting and thought-provoking read.

With all the elements of compelling psychological suspense, 'The Rich' begins with a shocking event and then spends a few chapters introducing the players and their relationship dynamics. Told from multiple viewpoints, it is complex and twisty. Alex is a psychologist with an enviable client list, making her financially successful. A disappearance leads to a suspicious death, and Alex's clients are suspects, and she knows their secrets.
I like the hard-to-like characters, the twists and the secrets of this psychological thriller set in wealthy Cambridge.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher.

I hate to say that this is my lowest rated book of 2023 but here we are. I had such high hopes going into this one so I'm disappointed it didn't live up to expectation.
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The premise of this is what enticed me but I guess I was expecting something completely different. The only thing that stopped me from DNF'ing this halfway, aside from needing to know who committed the crime, were the short chapters, but somehow it still felt really slow paced. Not much seemed to happen until the last half of the book and even then everything felt predictable and lacking substance.
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I understand the title is literally The Rich but the constant reminders of just how rich the characters are got so tiring; I lost count of how many times Waitrose specifically was brought up. As well as this, if it wasn't obvious the book was set in the middle of summer, the mention of how hot and sweaty they all were in almost every chapter made sure you couldn't forget. Because of this, the writing felt immature in most places and it made it tough to get through.
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We seemed to be introduced to a lot of characters at once too which I personally found it hard to keep up with. I can't really understand what the point was in giving the main character three children when only one seemed to be part of the main plot— also unsure what the point was in giving the daughter an ED when it never seemed to relate to the story besides the very occasional side mention of it. I'm assuming the characters were all meant to be unlikeable to a degree but I didn't find any of them fun to hate either, they were all just kind of meh.
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The ending wasn't a saving grace for me either unfortunately; it felt a little rushed and I predicted the 'twist' right from the first couple chapters. I so wanted to love this book but it just wasn't for me.

Every week, they find themselves on her therapist's couch—Carrie, Henry, and Grace. Strangers to each other, yet intimately known by Dr. Alex. In the sacred space of her office, they unravel their deepest, darkest secrets.

However, the tranquillity of their elite neighbourhood is shattered when a murderer emerges. Dr. Alex is left to wonder, could the answers to this heinous crime lie within the confessions of her clients? With her background in psychology, she understands the thin line between the capacity for murder and the breaking point one must reach to become a killer.

In this gripping tale, Dr. Alex navigates the intricate web of secrets and lies, contemplating who among her clients could be the key to solving the mystery. The story unfolds with the tension of a psychological thriller, leaving us to question not only who is capable of murder but also who possesses the cunning to escape the consequences.

The E-Book could be improved and more user-friendly, such as links to the chapters, no significant gaps between words and a cover for the book would be better. It is very document-like instead of a book. A star has been deducted because of this.

This is a first for me by the author and one I enjoyed and I would read more of their work. The book cover is eye-catching and appealing and would spark my interest if it were in a bookshop. Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for this ARC.

A murderer strikes a rich neighborhood, and the therapist who treats the residents thinks she might be able to find the killer.

I think Lynch did too good a job portraying the rich as I had trouble connecting with the characters. They just were so unlikeable (which I think is the point).

Unfortunately I really couldn't get into this one, I just don't think this authors writing style was for me personally but I know a few other people who have loved this book!

Alex is a psychologist who works with many wealthy clients. When three of them get caught up in a murder investigation, Alex realises that her unique position gives her an insight into who could be a killer.

The Rich is a book that ticks all the boxes for me - mystery, intrigue and great characters.

I loved following this story with its brilliant and twisty plot. I simply couldn't wait to find out who the killer was and what motivated them. It is definitely a book you will easily get stuck into and not be able to put down.

The characters were all so different and each had their own unique perspective on what was happening. I enjoyed being able to follow the connections between their stories and try to guess what was going on.

If you love shocks and twists then this is definitely a book for you.

Thank you NetGalley and Canelo for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

The Rich by Rachel Lynch is a very slow burn psyhological thriller with an emphasis on character development.

It is a steady paced but very character driven and therefore quite a slow read. I liked getting to know the person's traits and enjoyed reading about them. I also liked different points of view. I enjoy both first and third person narrative.
The book touches on so many important issues most of us are dealing with today. The presentation of them is pretty raw and realistic. I liked how it was portrayed but wondered is it possible that every character had some sort of really big problem in their lives.
I found it strange how the main character although a professional who helps other seems ambivalent and so static in solving hers and her family's problems.
After a while it was hard for me to keep interest in the story as not much happened apart from the very beginning where it started with a bang, it then really slowed down and didn't pick up until the very end.
I can't say that I cared much for the ending.
It showed a lot of promise, the plot was good, the characters were well developed and genuine, but the pace and the ending ruined the overall impression for me.
What I mostly liked about it was a very realistic presentation of current state of most of our lives.

Unfortunately The Rich just did not work for me. I found it to be quite a twisted book with subject matters I didn't care for and there wasn't a likeable character in the whole book.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my ARC.

Many thanks to Netgalley and Canelo for the e-arc!

I tried , I really tried but this book took me so long to get into and the ending wasn't satisfying for me.

Totally twisted story which kept me gripped from start to finish trying to work out what has happened and who was to blame. Some brilliant story telling in here.

Well it took me three attempts to read this but I’m glad I persevered. I have read all the DI Kelly Porter books by Rachel Lynch so I know I usually like her writing. There are a lot of characters and I wasn’t progressing through it fast enough to remember them all. My advice would be to start this when you know you have a lot of time to dedicate to reading it. Now that I’ve finished it I can appreciate how clever the storyline was. Most of the characters made it onto my suspect list at some point and I definitely didn’t predict the ending.

The Rich...

Well, there's a title that will get you thinking?

What was this book going to be about? A bunch of stuck up housewives, concerned over what earrings to wear at the next gala?

I don't know, but I was about to find out.

I chose this book for two reasons, I liked the cover, and I had never read anything by Rachel Lynch, before.

EEEEEEK!!

What was that?!?!?!?!

This book is TWISTED!

Lynch does an incredible job exposing drool-worthy secrets, at the same time as delivering twist after twist.

This might be my new favorite book and I think it's about time you check it out for yourself!

Teaser:

They can buy everything except the truth.

Each week, they come to lie on her couch. Carrie, Henry and Grace. They don’t know one another, but Dr Alex knows them all too well. She listens as they reveal their dirtiest little secrets.

Then a murderer strikes in their elite neighbourhood. Could her clients hold the answers? As a psychologist, she knows that anyone can be a killer if they’re pushed hard enough.

But only some can get away with it.

A twist-a-minute standalone thriller with a massive dose of guilty pleasure, from the million copy bestseller Rachel Lynch. Perfect for fans of Adele Parks, Catherine Cooper and Chris Brookmyre.