I am a huge Susie Lynes fan, and was thrilled to read this, her latest work. Again, I was swept up in the story and her brilliant writing style which brings her characters to life. When Jessica is sent photographs showing her husband, Will, is having an affair, her world is shattered. She kicks him out. Lena, her best friend, supports her, constantly reminding her of Will’s flaws. Will is befriended by the suave Ian, and finds himself entering a dangerous world way beyond his experience. The Split is a twisty, compelling tale of mystery and bare-faced lies, manipulation and murder, as well as increasing helplessness as the world conspires against both Will and Jessica. Above all, it’s a study of a relationship that falls rapidly apart when it is threatened. A lack of communication leading up to the discovery of the ‘betrayal’ and the complete refusal to discuss the situation when the photographs appear, are at the heart of the implosion of what was a good marriage. As the author herself notes, the importance of communication lies at the heart of this novel. Another great read from this author.

This is an amazing book with a storyline that draws the reader in from the outset. It is a clever and compelling read that I found difficult to put down.

The book focuses on a young couple Will and Jess and the plot unwinds with the points of view of each in turn. A young couple who have been together and shared secrets fall apart when some incriminating photos are sent anonymously to Jess, but why is Will not able to explain them?

What seems like an unfortunate and alarming chain of events and decisions made while being influenced by someone or something lead to a complex story that could be the end of Will and Jessica.

This is so well written and although the concept of the book seems to be so implausible, the idea of what happens and why the characters are brought to life with such skill and their own thoughts on each stage so clearly and cleverly written that the spiral of events seems inevitable. The characters, especially Jess and Will, are in turn engaging and I found myself wanting both of them to succeed and just talk to the other person!

Although I had guessed some of what was to come in the end it was a shock to see the end revealed and I was disappointed I was at the end of what was a book I will be recommending to others.

Thanks to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

This started off slow at first.. but then got really good all the rest of the way through. There’s plenty of twists and turns and with the ending I had guessed pretty quickly what would happen. The characters were great, the story has enough suspense to keep you on the edge of your seat and the style of writing was perfect.
I have read other books by this author before and I must say that they were brilliant, can’t wait for the next one to come out.
I would recommend this to anyone who likes to read psychological thrillers.
Thank you netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for a honest review.

Oh my goodness! This book was a psychological masterclass, it was so bloody fabulous!

I love SE Lynes novels very much but this has just tipped me over the edge with its brilliance!

I loved everything about it!

The intense, gripping storyline really pulled me into Jess and Will’s lives so immensely that I couldn’t stop thinking about it. I was pulled into a tangle of lies, deceit, and criminality between characters that really had my cryptic mind thinking.

The characters were so well developed you felt everything they were going through, I was so frustrated throughout and held my breath so many times. I put my Kindle down many times, pausing and ended up saying sod it and picked it back up neglecting jobs I was supposed to be doing.

I don’t normally mention twists in my review but OMG! Perfection! For a psychological thriller I loved the expected slow burn start which switches and really picks up in the second half it’s like the flood gates were opened.

I feel like SE Lynes has utterly reached the top of her game, it was such a well turned out book that I honestly wondering can she top it?

Absolutely wonderful. I will now wait eagerly for what comes next!

I really enjoyed this fast paced thriller.

It is the story of a marriage breaking down on the basis of assumptions, half-truths and poor communication.

On the morning after their wedding anniversary, Jessica is shocked to anonymously receive photographs showing her husband Will, in a series of intimate shots across London with a mystery woman, culminating with the couple looking more than a little cosy in hotel room. Understandably, Jessica throws Will out of the family home, and in his despair, Will is lead down a dark path following a seemingly selfless gesture from a stranger - what follows ticks boxes FOR DAYS (assuming of course that dark, twisty and frankly, damn good entertainment are your bag!!!) ...That said if you can ration yourself to make this epic read last for days I utterly applaud you - (this is no mean feat given how gripping it is!)

This is a super gripping read that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

My thanks to NetGalley, author and publisher for the opportune to review this book in exchange for an advance copy.

Jumping right in with the betrayal & conflict; a marriage falling apart & how love can be dark. I was pulled into an intense story with shady characters. Intertwined lives made for a truly twisted ending.

I’ve read several thrillers from SE Lynes & love her page turners!

AND!!! I’m over the moon that I was mentioned in your acknowledgements, Susie Lynes!!! What an honor!! Thank you so much!!!!

Thank you, SE Lynes, Bookouture, & netgalley for my copy! All opinions are my own.

This well written psychological thriller from S E Lynes will grab you from the first page and will not let go until the very last page.

Told from two points of view, Will and Jessica, it is a well woven web of deceit and lies with enough twists and turns to keep you guessing throughout and a cast of characters that will make you question their actions and groan with frustration.

A sign of a good book for me is when I forego sleep because I just have to finish it and this is one of those books! Having read and enjoyed all of the authors previous books, this one just might be my favourite yet ................... until the next one!

Highly recommended!!

I received an arc copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for my honest opinion of it. I saw that there were good reviews on this book but I guess I was in the minority because this book was not for me. There were too many things that were far fetched. Jessica and Will are married with two kids and she is the breadwinner while he takes care of the kids. Jessica received an anonymous text with pictures of her husband with another woman. When she confronted him, his reply was "it's not what you think." Will moves out and meets a guy at a bar who gives him clothes, a home to live in, a car to drive, etc. but takes it all with no questions asked. I stopped at 50 percent as I was just done

S.E. Lynes has been one of my 'must-read' authors for years now. Her psychological thrillers always tick every box for me. I was looking forward to reading The Split, so as soon as I got a copy, I had to read it straightaway.

Told from the perspectives of Jessica and Will, a couple with two young children. After seven years of marriage, Jessica has evidence that Will has been seeing another woman. Although Will tells her it isn't what it seems, she makes him leave. As the vortex that has become their lives  keeps spinning out of control, the worse the situation gets. Is there more going on than they both realise?

I do feel this is one of the author's best thrillers. I  really thought I had this one in the bag. The majority of the way through, I was confident I knew it all! I should have known better. I was taken on such a tense, twisty journey with these characters. They are so well created that I felt their emotions so much as I raced my way through the book.

A story crammed with secrets, twists, and plenty of manipulation to boot. Then, to top everything off, the conclusion blew me away, too! It is an excellent psychological thriller from an author who I recommend to everyone.
Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for the gifted ebook to write my honest review today.

This is an intriguing, suspenseful read that gives you just enough to keep you turning the pages. It’s a well developed storyline with well developed characters. It’s cleverly written and Lynes does a fantastic job teasing you with buried secrets and revelations that you can’t quite get a grasp of but you just have to find out. There is a lot going on in this book to keep you engaged. Really enjoyed this one.

Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read and review #TheSplit

I love this author so much. She writes beautifully and thrillingly and I have enjoyed every single one of her wonderful books. And this one is just brilliant. Very highly recommend this one.

BOOKWORMS REVIEW: This is typical S.E Lynes. Some shocks and twists and a good story. Jessica and her husband Will have just celebrated 7 years of marriage. The following day Jessica receives shady photos on her phone of Will with another woman! Devastated Jessica confronts him, and all he has to say is its not what it looks like.(shocker🙄). She kicks him out.
Will meets a man named Ian at his now lodgings local pub. This man,Ian,offers him a room in his house not being used..for free. Sound dodgy? When something seems too good to be true...it usually is. Read it to see why. Although I did guess parts I still enjoyed it.
With thanks to S.E Lynes, Bookouture NetGalley for an arc to read and review.
BOOKWORMS Rating: 📗📗📗📗

This starts off slow burning and it did take me a while to get into, however the pacing increases as the plot tension increases and by then I was hooked

Book starts out slow, but keeps building the tension Got me out of my reading g slump.
Thanks NetGalley for advance copy

Good things come to those who wait! This book starts off slow, it really builds up the break down of Jess and Will’s marriage. It was so interesting and frustrating to see both characters jumping to horribly wrong conclusions about each other. It makes you really wonder what’s going on in someone’s head. The suspense very slowly builds up. Who is this Ian guy? Why is he so generous with Will? All of a sudden the book gets crazy. I loved all the wild twists and revelations. Will and Jess weren’t the most likable characters and some parts of the book were too slow for my liking but overall this is one crazy ride.

Will and Jessica are celebrating their wedding anniversary. Jess has arranged for them to go out for a meal. The next morning Jess receives a message from an unknown number along with lots of photos of Will with a mystery woman. Someone has clearly been watching Will and is now revealing all to Jess. Jess asks Will to leave and she is devastated as well as angry.

The story is split into chapters being told by Will and Jess. I really liked this format and found the book easy to read. The book was filled with surprises and shocks. Jess and Will were both trying to make sense of what has happened. Both their lives start to change drastically and they are swept up in living separately, dealing with solicitors, meeting new people and ever changing circumstances.

I really enjoyed this book. Thanks to the publishers and NetGalley for an advance copy of the book.

Off the top of my head, I can immediately think of at least five reasons why I wanted to love The Split:

It’s a new book by S E Lynes who, as you’ll know if you’re familiar with my reviews at all, is one of my current favourite authors,
I was lucky enough to meet Susie last summer and in this case, you can forget any advice you may have been given about not meeting your heroes. She’s lovely and it was an absolute delight,
The book had some glowing reviews on Goodreads and Netgalley, that only made me even more excited than I was already at the thought of reading it,
I’m writing this review as part of a blog tour, and I wanted nothing more than to write and rave about the book, and
So much of The Split is so very, very good.
The basic theme explored by the book – that of how easy it is for humans to make bad decisions during a heightened emotional state caused by marital separation – is one that’s been done many times before. But Susie Lynes sets this one apart with her attention to detail. The portrayal of a Travelodge as possibly the most depressing place in the world if you’re already in a low mood is – there’s no other word – perfect. And the very fact that the sink in the bathroom isn’t big enough to allow you to fill the kettle makes everything else feel so much worse? Yes, yes, yes.


I also felt that Jessica and Will’s actions after their lives, as they knew them seemed to have imploded typified how so many women and men behave in such situations. Jessica has her mum, and her best friend Lena that she immediately felt able to confide in, and both of whom were immediately willing to offer friendship and comfort. Will didn’t feel able to do the same, and chose instead to hide in a corner of a pub with which he was not familiar, and there was no danger of him having to explain to anyone he knew just why he was drowning his sorrows.

And I loved the portrayal of some of the secondary characters. In particular, the very fact that this book is a psychological thriller meant that I knew instantly that both my and Will’s first impression of Ian as a kind benefactor had to be wrong. But when it became apparent just how wrong, it left me gasping in a sort of delighted horror. Meanwhile, my heart really went out to Lena, because all she really wanted was, for just once in her life, to be lucky in love. But that most simple and basic of needs left her vulnerable.

So far, so wonderful then. But – and there’s no easy way to say this – I had a couple of problems.

The first was the fact that for about the first half of the book, I found my attention wandering. I’d have been prepared to overlook this, because I’ll be the first to admit that a hectic few weeks in the day job have left me more easily distracted than usual, but for the fact that several other reviewers on Goodreads have said the same thing. That said though, the second half had me well and truly gripped as the pace picked up and some terrible truths were revealed.

Secondly, and more significantly is that The Split, like many of Susie Lynes’ other novels, has a character-driven storyline. This means that, for the book to really, really work, the reader has to form a sort of connection to at least one of the main characters. I did exactly that with Sam Moore in Susie’s earlier novel, The Ex, and as a result I still stand by what I said in my review: it felt as though the book had been written just for me. And I can easily see that anyone who made that sort of connection with either Will or Jessica this time around would adore The Split. But my problem was that I just didn’t – couldn’t – do that.

The issue, I think, is that the plot relies on both of these characters having very specific reactions to an anonymous message sent to Jessica’s phone. But those reactions aren’t necessarily the ones that I, or anyone else I know, would have had. And whilst Susie – using a technique which, thanks to her author’s note, I now know is called the ladder of inference – gives both characters enough of a back story to make their actions believable, for me it still wasn’t quite enough to make them relatable. As a result, despite the fact that I loved so many of the details in this book, it felt overall as though it had missed its mark.

It still gets four stars, because the writing is too solid and the fine detail just too, well, fine for me to possibly give anything less. It’s just that one final, but critical ingredient that, for me, was missing. But please, don’t even for a second let that put you off from reading the book, because it doesn’t at all follow that you’ll feel the same way.

This isn’t quite a perfect analogy but it’s the best I can think of for now. My favourite dessert is lemon meringue pie, and if it’s served warm, with thick double cream, so much the better. So if I were to cut into one where both the meringue and the pastry had been cooked to perfection, only to find that the filling inside was not lemon but, say, blackberry instead, I wouldn’t enjoy it as much as I’d been hoping for. But you might, quite reasonably and justifiably, think it was the best thing you’ve ever tasted.


My thanks to Bookouture for including me on the blog tour, and to the author and Netgalley for the digital ARC. I will post my review on Goodreads, Amazon and my social media pages.

The Split is the latest psychological thriller by S.E. Lynes and was well paced and full of twists and turns, making it a thrilling page turner since the beginning to the end. The way the author presents the characters was fantastic as always.

It has a dual POV and is such a fascinating story of secrets and lies that will keep you guessing while making us feel the tense and suspenseful vibe. The characters development was greatly done and the way the twists made it impossible to guess how it would end.

Overall, this is an intense and diabolical tale, making it such a rollercoaster of emotions. I recommend it to fans of psychological thrillers that enjoys the intrigue and suspense of the story and like to be at the edge of the seat while reading it.

Thank you, Bookouture & NetGalley, for approving me to read this arc and write this review.

This book is told from alternating points of view of the two main characters Jessica and Will. It is a slow build up with suspense and unexpected twists galore. Another great book from this brilliant author and one that I highly recommend.
Many thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this ARC. I loved it.

The Split is the latest gripping psychological thriller by bestselling author S.E. Lynes. As someone who has enjoyed this author’s previous work I couldn’t wait to get my hands on her new novel and I must say it was every bit as entertaining as I hoped it would be! Well paced and full of the kind of twists and turns I’ve come to expect from this author, The Split is a thrilling page turner of a read that I thoroughly enjoyed from beginning to end.

Last night Jessica celebrated her wedding anniversary with husband Will, secure in the knowledge that all is well within her marriage. But then a message arrives from ‘a friend’ that throws everything she thought she knew into doubt. A string of photos show her husband Will with another woman: walking hand in hand, going into hotels together and standing with their arms around each other. Will is adamant that it isn’t what she thinks, but refuses to tell her who the other woman is.

Not knowing what to believe, Jessica asks Will to leave, only allowing him access when he comes to spend time with their two young children. But now there’s someone watching their house, Will is acting like a stranger and Jessica is convinced she’s being followed. As the truth is slowly and painfully revealed, will the secrets that are uncovered bring Jessica and Will’s family closer together or tear them even further apart?

Told from the alternating points of view of Jessica and Will, The Split is a fascinating tale of secrets and lies that keeps the twists and turns coming throughout. Fast paced and exciting, The Split is a book that keeps you on your toes, with S.E. Lynes once again delivering a thriller that will have you turning the pages long into the night.

Recommended.