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#TheNextMrsParrish #NetGalley
Best of 2024.
Amber Patterson Parrish has come a long way from being an invisible wallflower. Her hard work and immaculate planning have paid off now that she’s a prominent socialite, but that doesn’t mean there haven’t been bumps along the way. Less than a year since her husband Jackson’s tax-evasion scandal, Amber is still at the top of the Bishops Harbor community pecking order, free to do as she wishes while Jackson sits in prison. But that freedom is quickly coming to an end. With Jackson getting released from prison, Amber’s time—and money—is vanishing. Meanwhile, Daphne Parrish left Bishops Harbor after her divorce from Jackson Parrish, swearing she would never go back. But when one of her daughters runs away from home, desperate to see her father, Daphne agrees to return for the summer to allow him supervised visits. Once out of prison, Jackson swears he’s a changed man, but Daphne knows all too well that he can’t be trusted. When a ghost from Amber’s past emerges looking for revenge, the three of them find unlikely allies in one another, but who is playing who? When all is said and done, they’ll have to fight tooth and nail for everything they have left in this zero-sum game.
Loved it.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bantam for giving me an advance copy.
Daphne and Amber Parrish are thrust back into each other’s lives upon the resurgence of a long-forgotten threat, forcing a vicious game of cat and mouse where everything is on the line, in this thrilling sequel to the million-copy-bestselling Reese’s Book Club pick The Last Mrs. Parrish.
While perusing Netgalley for my latest read, I was so excited to see a sequel to one of my favorite books! It was the sequel I didn't think I needed until it was option. I'll start by saying that I enjoyed the first book more (5 stars) but that's purely because I despise Amber and Daphne was easier to love and root for. I wasn't sure how Daisy Ann was going to tie in or if her character was necessary but Constantine made it work in the end. While I wouldn't wish harm on others in the real world (out loud), I was very satisfied will the ending for all the characters. Whether you like to root for the hero, the villain, or the jerk, this book has them all!
Thank you to NetGalley, Liv Constantine, and Random House Publishing Group/Ballantine/Bantam for sharing this digital reviewer copy with me in exchange for my honest review!
Excellent sequel to 'The Last Mrs. Parrish.' Great characters and riveting writing. Explosive twists. A must read.
I did not see a sequel coming after The Last Mrs Parrish but I’m so glad there was! This book was even better than expected and I couldn’t believe all the twists! Just went I thought I had the story figured out, another bomb is dropped. When I got about half way through I couldn’t stop turning the pages. I need to know what happened next! It is definitely helpful to read The First Shot prequel to truly understand Amber’s level of crazy.
Thank you Random House Publishing Group- Ballantine, NetGalley & Live Constantine for an ARC copy of this book .
The sequel I didn’t know I needed! It's SO good! Liv Constantine nailed it, bringing back the unlikable Jackson from "The Last Mrs. Parrish." I found myself getting SO mad reading about Jackson, again. Daisy Ann, the jewelry line owner, was a new addition, and figuring out how she fit into the story was fun. The twist was better than I expected and a lot of people ended with the fate they deserved!
Going into reading The Next Mrs. Parrish I was sooooo excited because I really enjoyed the first novel but I was also dreading this because Amber drives me absolutely insane and I was not looking forward to any of her successes.
This novel picks up months after its predecessor, as Jackson is about to be released from jail. You follow the POV’s of 3 women: Daphne, Amber, and newcomer Daisy Ann. Amber’s POV is unbearably insufferable to me which means the duo behind authors Liv Constantine have written so brilliantly that they’ve made me loath a fictional character (again). I loved Daisy Ann’s absolute no-nonsense journey to take down her enemy. She was fun to read.
At about 50% I almost wanted to quit reading because of Amber but if I’ve learned anything from the last book it’s that Liv Constantine know how to give you a satisfying conclusion and OMG did they deliver! The ending was brutal and wild and beyond satisfying!
Thank you to NetGalley, Liv Constantine, and Random House/Ballantine for the opportunity to read this ARC before it’s intended release date of June 18, 2024. I imagine this will be one of the hottest reads of the summer!
I nearly screamed when I got an ARC of this latest Mrs. Parrish book!
Two of the most heinous characters I've loved to read are back in the sequel and it's juicier than ever! Told through three perspectives, there are more twists and turns than a rollercoaster at your local amusement park :)
Add this to your list for sure!
LOVED!
Amber Parrish continues to work on her social standing and lifestyle while her husband, Jackson, serves his time at the correctional facility. He is to be released soon and Amber is planning how she is going to get all she can from him and start a new life somewhere else. Her plans shift when she has a run-in with her former husband’s daughter, Daisy Ann. Daisy Ann knows in her heart that Amber was responsible for her father’s death during a hunting “accident”. She feels that fate has brought Amber back into her life so she has another chance to get justice for her father.
Daphne and her two daughters have started their life in California, far away from Jackson in hopes to never cross his path again. Jackson has other plans and has got his own ideas of how he is going to win Daphne and his daughters back. Claiming he is a changed man after his time in prison, Daphne is not fooled but their oldest daughter, Tallulah, is desperate to have her father back in her life.
All three of them end up tangled up again with even more scheming, lies, threats and deceit. How far will Daphne go to make sure her children don’t suffer too much childhood trauma with their father not being a part of their lives? How far will Amber go to ensure she will have all she has ever wanted and will Daisy Ann achieve the justice for her father she has been wanting since his death.
Wonderfully written from three different perspectives (Amber, Daphne & Daisy Ann).
This definitely needs to be on your pre order list ASAP!
I appreciate the ARC of this book. While I enjoyed the first book, this book leaves a lot to be desired. There was a lot of rambling. The characters were very stereotypical. The teenager were brats, the southerners TOO southern, midwesterners were so “small town”. I was not not impressed at all and had to force my way through while rolling my eyes a lot.
The anticipation for this book did not disappoint!
Daphne married the love of her life, Jackson! With 2 beautiful girls & a destroyed marriage, Daphne has to find a way to protect her 2 daughters who don't see the danger they are in.
Daisy Ann is a wealthy jewelry designed trying to protect her company and get justice for her father's murder.
Who can be trusted and who will come after you when you least expect it?
I’m not really sure this needed to be a sequel. I was struggling with the first 50% of the book. I enjoyed gettting daisy ann point of view but I was having a very hard time staying invested in this book.
Thanks NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review!
The way I shrieked and gasped when I got this eARC from NetGalley compares to the way I gasped multiple times while reading this. 5 stars. Perfect ending to the stories created… I highly recommend reading the prequel before this one! Amazing!
I really enjoyed seeing characters from the first book and the prequel novella. I was at the edge of my seat the last 100 pages!! Holy twists and turns. Impeccable storytelling combined with it being fast paced made this book a 5 star for me.
Thank you NetGalley, the publisher, and author for the advanced copy. I was very excited to start reading.
This book picks right where it left with Daphne and Amber. It was full of the same great twists and interest as the original. Maybe a sequel was not totally necessary bit it was still every bit enjoyable. At times it felt a bit slower, but overall would recommend.
If you liked the Last Mrs. Parrish, it is worth the read.
I loved the first book "The last Mrs. Parrish" and went in with high hopes for the sequel, but it didn't quite hit the mark for me. I struggled through the first 50% of the book. I did enjoy Daisy Ann's POV and the backstory of Amber. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced copy.
3⭐️
Good lord, this book was STRESSFUL.
The Next Mrs. Parrish follows Daphne, Amber, and Jackson months after the ending of The Last Mrs. Parrish. We also follow Daisy Ann who’s coming for revenge from Amber (you really should read the prequel The Last Shot to understand that whole plot).
I’ll be honest, I really don’t think a sequel was necessary. It felt like a lot of the same old manipulative sociopathic behavior from Jackson and Amber. A lot of the dialogue was cheesy and over the top.
I did like Daisy Ann’s POV. It added something different and new to the series. The ending was super satisfying and made the book worth reading.
Thank you to NetGalley for my ARC!
Dare I say I typically despise sequels? After thoroughly enjoying this writing duo’s big hit “The Last Mrs. Parrish,” I couldn’t wait to see if this sequel could possibly compete with the first. I was thrilled to quickly fall back into the minds of the characters I love and the characters I love to hate! The multiple narrators and short chapters made for a quick read and the twists kept it fun and thrilling. And boy was that ending satisfying…make sure to grab your copy on release day!
Publication date: June 18, 2024
Thanks to Bantam and NetGalley for allowing me to read an ARC copy in return for my honest review.
Thank you to NetGalley for the advance review copy in return for an honest review. I was really excited for this book but it seemed like it was written in a rush. I couldn’t really even get into it until halfway through.
This book will stick with you and have you in a book hangover for days! Liv Constantine weaves an amazing tale that will have you binge reading this book.
The characters from The First Shot and The Last Mrs Parish are out for revenge. There is a battle between good and evil…the ending will blow your mind.
There were several times I was sooo frustrated with Daphne but as a mom I kind of get why she made the decisions she did. Amber continues to be over the top psycho and you will want to throw your kindle. Jackson is just a discusting human that will make your blood boil.
This is a fantastic read that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the end.
Thank you Random House Publishing Group, NetGalley and Liv Constantine for the Advanced Readers Copy.
Liv! This sequel was rare that it was as good as the first one. I do think you need the to the first one to get the full picture. The next Mrs Parish was an endlessly fascinating cat and mouse chase with a new character that really brings out the worst in our villain Amber. It’s told from the three womens POV and just like the first one is incredibly twisty and you had to keep up! Start to finish I was in for the ride. Highly recommend pre ordering and read the last Mrs parish in the meantime! I love Liv for this continued journey and NetGalley for giving me a preview.