Fun, twisty, suspenseful. I absolutely loved the ending. This is a great page-turner, perfect vacation reading.

Thank you for the advanced review copy in exchange for an honest review. I had heard good things about this book, but I think it was a bit all over the place for me. It started out with the unreliable narrator vibes of "The Girl on the Train" and just when I'd start to think I knew what was happening, everything shifted. I don't mind a twisty story, but the execution was off on this one. Eventually, I just didn't care anymore. I think I know what this book was trying to do, but it ended up feeling like a bit of a mockery of subjects that deserved more careful attention. Also, it was very tiring to hear a woman in her late 30s bemoan the fact that she doesn't have a life because she doesn't have a boyfriend. Seriously? This one just wasn't for me.

2.5 Stars

A huge thanks to NetGalley and Killer Crime Club for the ARC.
A women falls to her death from a 25 floor bank building, and then Tate, a struggling actor turned 'temp' working at said bank, is arrested for murder. It is with the arrest, and subsequent investigation that the strings to an intricated web is pulled. The story unfolds over 6 parts as Tate converses with her solicitor, Sarah. Story of twists and turns with an unreliable narrator, or is she?

Good thriller book! The ending was satisfying as well as the journey there. Loved the twists too. I would look out for this author's new books! I'm so glad I discovered this author this year.

Thank you to Harper Perennial for providing an e-arc of this book via NetGalley.

The Woman on the Ledge by Ruth Mancini was an exhilarating read from start to finish. The novel masterfully combines suspense, complex characters, and unexpected twists, making it a standout in the psychological thriller genre.

The story centers on Tate Kinsella, a temp worker at a London bank who becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation after a woman falls to her death from the bank’s twenty-fifth-floor roof terrace. Tate claims she met the victim, Helen, the previous night at an office party and had talked her down from the ledge, but now finds herself entangled in a web of suspicion and deceit. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes clear that Tate is an unreliable narrator, keeping secrets that gradually come to light, challenging readers to piece together the truth.

Mancini’s writing is both engaging and atmospheric, drawing readers into Tate’s tumultuous world. The alternating timelines between the present investigation and past events provide a comprehensive understanding of Tate’s character and the circumstances leading up to the incident. The author’s background as a criminal defense lawyer adds authenticity to the legal proceedings depicted in the story, enhancing its realism.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an electronic copy of this novel received in exchange for an honest review.
Tate Kinsella is attending an office Christmas party when she runs into a woman named Helen, sitting on the ledge of the building’s roof, contemplating suicide. Luckily, Tate is able to talk her down and the two women continue to bond. The next day, Tate discovers that a woman has fallen to her death off of the roof of the very same office building. Could it be Helen, returning to the site to complete the attempt that Tate intercepted? Or is something else entirely?
Ruth Mancini’s first U.S psychological thriller, “The Woman on the Ledge” is a story about revenge, the #metoo movement and the women who bond over both. All of these things, plus so much more, adds an element of mystery and intrigue to the immersive plot. Set over the Christmas season, too, it is the holiday thriller I did not know I needed.
Initially, we are introduced to Tate on the day she is arrested and we slowly learn the truth as she tells it to her lawyer, Sarah. But, of course, this isn’t the whole truth. The story continues from the perspective of the dead woman, told before her death, vacillating back and forth until the real truth comes out. Of all the possibilities I thought of as I tried to solve the mystery, the actual outcome was something that completely caught me off guard. The unexpected ending was the best part and, although complicated if you don’t pay attention, it was also satisfying and complete.
There are the two main female protagonists, of course, but there are two other women who play a rather important role in the drama as well, along with several other females and a few male characters as well. The cast of characters is intricate and interconnected, as strangers bond and become friends and friends pretend to be strangers as histories come into the past. Although “Ledge” is easy to read and addicting, the plot will get ahead of you if you aren’t paying attention.
Mancini is a criminal lawyer, so you can guarantee the legal details can be relied on. That being said, Mancini’s artful writing is complemented by her research in all the other plot areas as well, and “Ledge” flowed smoothly, making turning it easy to turn the pages. Running the emotional gamut, from anxiety, to sadness, to outright rah-rah cheering for the characters, “Ledge” doesn’t let up until the final sentence. I wish Mancini the best of luck in bringing more of her novels across the pond, as I guarantee they will be raging successes.

I love a thriller! I especially love a thriller that surprises me. I also love a thriller with multiple POV. This is the author's U.S. debut and I need more! This is such a well written twisty thriller. Did I mention surprising? Definitely go in blind. Then sit back and enjoy the ride.

A woman is arrested for murder, claiming she barely knew the victim and was only trying to save her from jumping. This gripping, twist-filled story kept me hooked with its unexpected twists and turns—definitely a must-read!

4.5 Stars The Woman on the Ledge is a uniquely crafted, emotionally gripping, darkly twisted psychological thriller to keep you guessing until the end. It was my first read by Ruth Mancini and will not be my last. She did not disappoint!!
The suspense, drama, mystery, secrets, lies, obsession, revenge, taut tension, fast-paced action with more twists than a switchback road, and shocking ending make this a nonstop wild rollercoaster ride! In addition, the theme behind the story is emotionally charged and deals with some impactful issues.

A woman falls to her death from a London bank's twenty-fifth-floor roof terrace, and the police arrest Tate for her murder. She tells the police that she had only met the victim for the first time the previous night at her office party. The woman was threatening to jump from the roof, but she could not talk her down. Tate claims she is innocent and that someone is setting her up to take the fall for the murder. So why do the police keep picking holes in her story? Even her lawyer doesn't seem to believe her. It soon becomes apparent that she is keeping secrets. But who is she trying to protect? And why? What happened on that roof?

I was utterly captivated from start to finish. If you enjoy a riveting suspenseful thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat, and everything isn’t what it seems, then I recommend you give this a read—

I want to thank Harper Collins Canada and NetGalley for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I was looking for a thriller and this is more a character study of an event. I was bored and was ready for it to end long before it did.

Thank you Harper Perennial and NetGalley for the eARC of The Woman on the Ledge! All opinions in this review are my own.

While I was initially a bit disappointed that this book isn't told using the second person perspective (since the blurb is written like it is), I quickly got over that and became engrossed in the story. I love that each part unraveled a little bit more of the story so you're left with not quite being sure who is lying and who is telling the truth.

Was it a little over the top? Absolutely. Does it matter because it is fiction? No, it does not.

Mancini demonstrates her talent in The Woman ln the Ledge and I can't wait to read another thriller by her!

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC of this book. This was such a different type of mystery and I loved it! The story is great and broken up into pieces that reveal secrets and many twists. Highly recommend

The story dragged for me at times, but I really enjoyed it overall, and loved the ending. It was fun to receive the story in bits and pieces the way the MCs lawyer would too, but the time jumps threw me off a couple of times.

This book was unique and not at all what I expected. Someone is framing you for a women's death and all you did was try to talk her down the ledge. Theres a bunch of twists and turns and of course lots of secrets. This was really good, I liked the plot and gave it a four stars.

I’ve seen nothing but rave reviews this for and while I enjoyed it, maybe I am in too much a reading slump currently to really love / get into anything. The writing was creative and I thought there was some twists but overall it wasn’t as thrilling as I was expecting. Maybe this is more of a mystery than thriller though? Not sure but three stars from me!

This almost felt like two books. The first part delves into the messed-up life of Tate, the main character, and then into a clever, well-crafted plot for revenge. That's where I really became invested in the story.
It's an intricate plot filled with brave, smart, determined women. Clever story idea! Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me a copy of this intriguing read.

🔹 My take: 5/5

🔸The plot begins with a woman who has fallen from a 25 storied London corporate building. Soon it is realised that this is no suicide but a planned murder. Tate is being framed for her murder but in her defense she reveals that she had met the woman only the previous day on the roof terrace. The girl was threatening to jump from the building but Tate had talked her out of it and then dropped her at residence later. Investigators find many loopholes in Tate’s story during interrogation. Even her lawyer is suspicious of her when dots do not connect. Was there any connection between the woman and Tate or was it a pure coincidence that Tate walked into the murderer’s plan. The web of lies, revenge, obsession and intrigue make this an interesting read.

💖 Wows - It’s a well written plot with no loopholes and multiple twists. The best part is the thrill quotient starts from page 1, continues to keep you on edge throughout and the chills are not just reserved for the climax. The corporate scenarios about access cards, security footage, office parties, gossip are very relatable. You will be left guessing about how some random exchanges are actually interconnected and part of the overall scheme. I shouted ‘Holy cow’ at multiple places when secrets unravelled and I was completely shocked. Even the emotional aspect about the bond between different characters has been brought out well. I understand the hype about this book now. I was this immersed in reading a thriller after a long time.

💔 Ows - Nothing that I disliked in this book but I will advise to read the trigger warnings if you do pick it up since this one is not for faint hearted.

💫 A thriller fan??? You should read this..
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Thanks to @ruthmancini @harperperennial and @netgalley for sharing the DRC in exchange for honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Reading Between the Wines book review #25/130 for 2024:
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Book: The Woman on the Ledge
Author: Ruth Mancini
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Sipping thoughts: This book was so GOOD! I did not know what to expect but I know it wasn’t what I read!! There were so many twists and so many moving parts, I felt like I was on a treadmill that kept speeding up but I did not want to get off. The writing of this book felt like doing a puzzle. Each chapter, each part, was like putting a piece of the puzzle until the whole story was laid out. Then I had to use my hand to close my mouth. I LOVED the why behind Maddy’s death. This is definitely a favorite of this year for me. Go read this book before the elevator opens and all the secrets come spilling out.

Cheers and thank you to @HarperPerennialAndPaperbacks and @Netgalley for an advanced copy of @TheWomanOnTheLedge.

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Crazy book full of twists and turns. I didn't think I would like it when I started it but ended up a 4 star thriller for me.

Engrossing and with great twists!

Tate Kinsella is working as a temp in a bank. She's at the bank's Christmas party when she decides to go to the rooftop terrace to smoke a cigarette. It is there where Tate realizes she is not alone. A woman who says her name is Helen is sitting on the lede. She seems to be ready to jump! Tate starts talking to her and convinces her to come down to safety. They leave the party together and spend some time in a bar before calling it a night.

The next day, she gets a call from Helen. Helen has left something at the bank and will Tate mind going back to the office with her. Tate has no idea that this decision will complicate her life immensely. By the end of the night, a woman has fallen from the rooftop and Tate is the prime suspect!

The more Tate talks to the cops, the worse her story becomes. What really happened that night? Did the woman fall to her death on her own or did someone push her? And if so, why?

Ruth Mancini's plot was devised with the right amount of suspense, darkness, secrets, and a more than satisfying conclusion. I couldn't put this one down. The twists were the best!

Cliffhanger: No

4/5 Fangs

A complimentary copy was provided by Harper Paperbacks via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.