This was a gripping and domestic suspenceful thriller and was thoroughly enjoyable. I thought I succeeded the plot out, however I did not. I didn’t engage well with many, if not any of the characters and their personality but sometimes a book with compulsive characters are just what we need!

3.5stars!
Ooohhhh this one is scandalous! I finished in just 5 hours and how I wish I was a fly on the wall during that party and even after it with a big bowl of popcorn to keep me company.
The twist- yeah, yeah! I did not see that coming and I was dumbfounded! I feel bad for Katelyn’s childhood but I am happy with how her life turn around!
Thank you Netgalley! It was fun!

I’m not sure how I feel about this one still. I liked it while I was reading it but I found it very forgettable. I did really like the characters and the story line.

This was a fun thriller that kept me on my toes the entire time. I felt there was good character development and twists that i could not have predicted.

Exciting and very unique! Loved the premise and the storyline. Kept me guessing until the very end!
Thank you Netgalley for the Arc. Highly recommend for thriller lovers

I could not wait to see how the plot would play out. There were so many lies, secrets and betrayal that I didn't believe or trust anyone. So brilliant! Hold on tight because you are in for a wild ride with this book.

This is a workmanlike thriller; I found it a little annoying in places but overall quite gripping.

Katelyn is celebrating her birthday surrounded by her husband, her best friend, and a large group of friends. She should be having the time of her life.

But Katelyn wakes up in hospital, suffering from a form of amnesia. She can’t remember anything about the party. A flash or two of the lead up, maybe, but essentially the whole day and night are gone.

Naturally Katelyn asks her husband what happened at the party. But when he says nothing remarkable happened, she can tell that he’s lying. Her best friend, Leah, is acting weird too. Katelyn is terrified. What happened to trigger her memory loss? What aren’t these two people, the two she trusts most in the world, telling her?

My biggest problem with this novel is that for quite a long time, Trope is with-holding what happened not only from Katelyn, but from the reader as well. This leads to some really contrived mental monologues from Toby and (especially) Leah, as Trope dances around specifics. I did not like this part of the novel much.

However, once things start coming out, I found the novel much more gripping. It moves fast, and once Trope moves into revelation mode, the narrative flips between different characters with great effect, smoothly revealing small details from each that knit into a whole.
While some plot points are a little predictable, others are more unexpected. The result is a plot that makes it hard to put the book down, keeping readers strongly engaged to the end.

The characters are strong too. Trope tells chapters from different viewpoints – primarily Leah and Katelyn, and makes sparing but effective use of flashbacks. Each character is believable and rounded.

Importantly, the almost life long friendship between Katelyn and Leah is well drawn. We see some of the ups and downs, and the tensions that aren’t always articulated, as well as the things that draw them together. This friendship is at the heart of the novel, and the novel would fall flat if this relationship wasn’t so well articulated.

So, despite my initial irritation at some of the contrivance, this was overall a pretty good book. It’s not outstanding, but it’ll keep you absorbed, entertain you, and probably surprise you a little towards the end. If you like domestic thrillers, you should give this a try – it probably won’t disappoint.

Omg this was an absolute corker, this is a compelling and emotionally charged novel that dives into the aftermath of a tragic event.

Once again Nicole provides, and as you explore the lives of the characters dealing with guilt, grief, and the consequences of their actions you get dragged in further and further., until your head is spinning!!

It starts off with Katelyn and her husband Toby inviting guests for her birthday party. However the next day, Katelyn wakes up in hospital with no memory of what happened last night. As she tries to piece together the events she finds Toby is evasive and her friends ignoring her! So what on earth happened????

This one grabbed me straight away and I loved every minute of it, I couldn’t stop reading and just when I thought I had it all figured out, there would be.another twist thrown at me to send me reeling again.

A must read for 2024!!!

The Day After the Party by Nicole Trope follows main character Katelyn as she is celebrating her 36th birthday with friends and family at her home. But the next day, Katelyn wakes up in the hospital with no memory of how she got there or why she is there.

This story goes back and forth between Katelyn and her best friend Leah. It grips you from the beginning and makes you want to continue reading to figure out what is going on and who Katelyn can trust. We are shown glimpses of Katelyn and Leah's pasts and as things are revealed, the plot thickens. I recommend this book for anyone who loves dark, twisty thrillers and will definitely be trying another novel by Nicole Trope.

Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest thoughts.

This book was a bit too repetitive for me. I just didnt get that wow factor. It was confusing at times which made it hard to follow.

The friendship between Leah and Katelyn keeps you on your toes. Jealousy, betrayal, and lies….who can you trust? While the character dynamics are somewhat relatable, this book spent a lot of time repeating the same scenarios. The beginning of the book spends a lot of time explaining the beginning of Leah and Katelyn’s friendship. There wasn’t really a big twist or anything I didn’t expect. It was a 3 star read for me.

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Book: The Day After the Party
Author: Nicole Trope
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Sipping thoughts: I had never heard of what traumatized Katelyn into forgetting hours of one day. It was very interesting, and if true, it seems the author did a lot of research. This book is about friendship, love, lust, and loyalty. It is great to see childhood friendships extend into adulthood. But what happens if you outgrow those relationships? I think this is what has happened to Katelyn and her best friend Leah. Friendship that has been outgrown as well as secrets that you should never keep from your best friend.

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I really enjoyed this one! Katelyn and Leah have been best friends since they were six years old. Or have they? Jealousy runs rampant through this story as one friend strives to have what the other one has. I tried to figure out early in the book what was going to happen, but I was pleasantly surprised. I’ll be looking out for other books by this author now, particularly because I love the style of writing she has.

This book was definitely a page turner where I just wanted to know what actually had happened from the start, it has many different twists which made me hooked and it was impossible to understand what actually happened until the end. I enjoyed reading this and did so in only a few hours, I definitely will try to read more from this author!

WOW! What did I just read?! What a fantastic book! I wasn’t sure which way this book was going to end it had so many twists and turns. Katelyn has a birthday party to celebrate turning 36. Sometime during the party she develops amnesia and can’t remember what happened during the party. Secrets, lies, and hidden feelings come out. Katelyns best friend Leah has always been by her side. Why won’t she help her remember what happened? Why isn’t her husband telling her?

This book was just “meh” for me. I felt like I was reading it because I had to finish it instead of reading it because I wanted to finish it. I can’t quite put my finger on what it was.

In a charming home adorned with twinkling fairy lights, Katelyn gathers with her husband and friends to celebrate her thirty-sixth birthday. The atmosphere is joyful, and the night seems perfect. However, when Katelyn wakes up the next day, the world has turned into a nightmare.

Shaken and terrified, she finds herself in a hospital bed, with no recollection of the birthday festivities. The sweet taste of cake icing, the anger of her best friend at midnight, and the hurtful words from her husband are all lost in a fog of amnesia. The entire party has vanished from her memory.

As Katelyn seeks answers from her husband about the events of that night, he insists that nothing happened. Yet, something in his voice, a subtle shift when he denies any wrongdoing, sends shivers down her spine. Is he hiding something?

Questions swirl in Katelyn's mind. Was she harmed at the party? What secrets lurk behind her husband's denials? Could she herself be responsible for something terrible?

The only certainty in this web of uncertainty is that trust is a fragile commodity. Katelyn grapples with the fear that if her lost memories resurface, they might unravel everything and tear her world apart.

The premise of this story unfolds like a mystery wrapped in a psychological thriller. The author skillfully weaves a tale of suspense, making readers question every character's motives. The fear of the unknown permeates the narrative, creating an atmosphere of tension that keeps you hooked from the beginning.

The strength of the narrative lies in the exploration of trust and deception within relationships. Katelyn's journey to uncover the truth becomes a gripping ride, with each revelation adding to the complexity of the plot. The author adeptly captures the emotions of confusion, fear, and doubt, making the reader empathize with the protagonist's unsettling situation.

The writing style is accessible, drawing readers into the story with straightforward language. The narrative unfolds smoothly, maintaining a steady pace that ensures engagement. As the layers of the mystery peel away, the reader is left on the edge of their seat, eagerly anticipating the next revelation.

In the end, this is not just a story about a forgotten party; it's a narrative that delves into the intricacies of human relationships and the fragility of trust. With its suspenseful plot and well-drawn characters, the book keeps you guessing until the final pages, making it a compelling read for those who enjoy psychological thrillers with a touch of mystery.

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I loved this one it was fast paced twisty and I couldn't stop talking about it to my friends all of which have purchased it and read it, we all agreed that it's a solid 5 star book one of my favourite reads of 2023.

Love hate relationship with these types of books because if he's lying then GET OUT OF THERE!! But I know we wouldn't have a book if they did lol. Kept me reading because I was interested in what actually happened. BUT overall was a little disappointed because it was slow. The back and forth timeline didn't help.

The Day after the Party
Nicole Trope

Publication Date: 30th October 2023

3.5 Stars rounded up to 4
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Leah and Kaitlyn have been lifelong best friends since they were 6 years old. Kaitlyn is married to Toby and they have a 3 year old daughter Harper.
Leah is newly divorced and single.

Kaitlyn wakes up in hospital with no memory of the night before - the night of her party celebrating her 36th Birthday. She is diagnosed with a form of amnesia that can be brought on by stress. She can remember everything else but can't recall anything from the night of her party. Toby and Leah tell her nothing happened that night but she thinks they are acting strange and doesnt believe them...

What actually happened at the party??
What are they hiding?? Or is Kaitlyn faking the amnesia???

This was a really entertaining read. I really enjoyed it. Theres a lot going on as we are told the story from the perspective of both the two main female characters - Leah and Kaitlyn.
Personally I disliked both their characters - they certainly weren't likable. The plot is full of drama, secrets, lies, jealousy and betrayals - so you will certainly be kept entertained throughout.

'The Day after the Party' had a really unique plot, plenty of twists and turns and the ending left me completely shocked. It is a really fast paced read and I flew through it in a couple of sittings.

Overall, it was an enjoyable read. One I would recommend and I'm looking forward to reading more books from this author.

Thanks so much to Netgalley.co.uk and Author Nicole Trope for an advanced reading copy prior to the publication date in exchange for an honest review.

3 5 stars rounded up to 4
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