3.5 Stars rounded up. While this book was cleverly plotted and written, the constantly changing pov's were confusing making it hard to follow. Also, I found it very convoluted that the characters would come up with such grand schemes and mind games and everything just falls into place as they had planned. But that is part of what makes it fun I suppose, even though the characters are mostly unlikable. I read the first book but don't remember much about it as it's been several years. I would suggest rereading it before this one if that's your situation as well. My thanks to the publisher for providing a review copy via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

I didn't expect a sequel to The Last Mrs. Parrish but it was definitely a ride. I think overall it was a good thriller that helped in increasing my heart rate and blowing my mind but it fell a little short of the original for me. The characters from the last book show up again and we see more of Amber and Jackson's psychotic ways and poor Daphne and her kids...but we have more characters this time. Daisy Ann is intent on her own revenge when a blast from her past shows up unexpectedly.

I think about 75% of the book was pretty good for me. The shenanigans of Amber and Jackson are cringeworthy and addicting and there doesn't seem to be any changing of their ways, which is expected and enjoyed but seeing their venom and poison also seemed to be a bit repetitive. I loved seeing how the different POVs connected but I feel like the ending was a bit disjointed and there could have been just a little more character development and it had some turns but no major twists in my eyes. I think it was an expected ending...for the most part, but I also think that the ending left just a bit to be desired. Overall - good, quick thriller.

Thank you to NetGalley, Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine and Liv Constantine for the eARC of The Next Mrs. Parrish in exchange for an honest review. Publication date for The Next Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine was 18 June 2024. Rated down for 3.5 stars.

This book gave me so much anxiety and rage but it was SO HARD to put down.

I read The Last Mrs Parrish years ago and was so excited to see a sequel coming out. I loved getting to follow Daphne and Amber’s storyline (even though I was so mad at Amber the whole time) and getting to know Daisy Ann-a strong Texas woman (as a fellow Texas woman).

I never could see how this book was going. There were a lot of twists and turns at the end that had me genuinely gasping. So many things I didn’t see coming that rattled me. There was a point where it felt like maybe too many things clumped up right at the end but I still enjoyed the book overall.

A perfect domestic thriller!

Its been awhile since I read The Last Mrs. Parrish but things slowly started to remember the more I read. Amber is beyond disgusting and so selfish. I felt so bad for Daphne and got right sucked into to all the drama. Loved it

Mrs. Parrish, the first book, was fabulous! Liv Constantine (two people) is great, and her idea to make it a sequel was clever!

I appreciate the publisher and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for a review.

This was classic Liv Constantine and hooked me right away! It got a little slow and repetitive in the middle, but I truly enjoyed the twists and the end. The use of all female heroes to defeat the narcissistic men of the novel was well-written and organized. It was realistic to include the mixed emotions of the daughters, as they grapple with their mother's truths and their perceptions of their father. I would love to see what Constantine does with a spin off with other side characters! It would have been interesting to know more about the diamonds, how they were stolen/found, and what dirty business was involved. It also would have been interesting to learn more about the back story of Lana and how she wound up so evil/emotionless. I would rate this 3.5 stars out of 5.

Coming back to the drama and intrigue of the Parrish family was something I didn't know I needed. While reading this book I cried, I yelled, and I breathed a sigh of relief.

After finally getting out of her abusive marriage Daphne has moved with her two daughters across the country to California. But when her daughter runs away to go see her ex-husband, Jackson, she is forced to make a trip back to Bishops Harbor for supervised visits with him. While there, Jackson tries to convince Daphne that the time he spent in jail for tax evasion has changed him. In the meantime, Jackson's new wife Amber is working on her exit from her marriage and Bishops Harbor. Now that she has money she's looking forward to the future she has as a wealthy independent woman. However, when a new person joins the fold that happens to be from Amber's past and one of her enemies her plans are starting to unravel. Soon everyone is entangled in each others lives.

The Last Mrs. Parrish blew my mind when I read it years ago. When I heard that Liv Constantine was coming out with a sequel I re-read it and it held up. The twists and turn of that book are *chef's kiss* and The Next Mrs. Parrish did not disappoint. I really enjoyed the addition of the new character and how it added another layer of intrigue and drama. The interchanging narration between Daphne, Amber, and the newest character, Daisy Ann, keeps the plot moving and you completely immersed. I don't want to spoil anything so what I will end with is that this book literally had me put it down and walk away from it because I got so angry at certain characters. I had a pit in my stomach while reading some parts but the ending is so satisfying it made all of those feelings worth it.

If you're looking to read a domestic thriller with a mix of characters you'll love and characters you'll absolutely detest with a satisfying ending I highly recommend this book. Make sure to read the first book, The Last Mrs. Parrish first though!

After reading this book as well as the 2 additional, I have to say It was not a good as I was expecting. I did not like Amber as usual, but the ending felt rushed and there was a lot of repetition overall. For me the book was just a little disappointing after such a great first one.

READ IF YOU LIKE:
🏡 Drama
💄Revenge
✈️ Outlandish payback plots with characters out to get each other.
👊 Characters you want to throttle 😂

WHAT A RIDE! My most anticipated read this year, and it was INTENSE. I knew it was going to be crazy, but some of it felt over the top at times. It will definitely get you riled up and your heart pumping.

I enjoyed the introduction of a new character, Daisy Ann, and seeing how her story line was connected. Her chapters were some of my favorites.

Daphne made some poor choices that were out of character, so it led me to be frustrated. I was angry for a lot of the book whenever Amber was around because she is just a despicable human being, and Jackson is a conniving, manipulative, awful person. I’m so glad these characters are fictional 😅

I really enjoyed The Last Mrs. Parrish, and in my opinion, a sequel wasn't really necessary. I felt the first one wrapped up with a satisfying conclusion. I don't feel this elevated the story, and I didn't enjoy it nearly as much. The few twists were decent, and I did enjoy the game of who can deceive who the most and be the last one standing. Even if it did go on a tad too long.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group Ballantine for this eARC.

The Next Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine was the sequel to the best selling The Last Mrs. Parrish.

The story started with Amber finding a way to get out of her marriage with Jackson while he was in jail for tax evasion away. Daphne is struggling with her older daughter who is having a hard time being away from her Dad. Amber is working out a way to get her payday and freedom. Daphne is trying to make her daughters happy.

A new character, Daisy Ann is added to the mix who brings up secrets from the past.

This book was a little repetitive and slow but overall entertaining.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC of this book.

I loved coming back to these characters after the events of the first book, and meeting the new characters in this story. Sequels don't always hold up to the original, but this one was just as much fun as the first.

Loved this! I'm a huge Liv Constantine fan and The Last Mrs. Parrish is one of my favorites. I had high expectations for this book and it definitely delivered. Binged it in two days!

The character development is on another level. Loved delving deeper into the minds of both Daphne and Amber. Loved the introduction of Daisy Ann, and the delightful new layer of drama she brought. Of course Jackson is still around and more toxic than ever!

This book was well-paced and entertaining throughout. LOTS of unexpected twists. The ending brought a satisfying level of closure to the saga, which makes me think this is the final book. But I’d read a third installment if I'm being honest. Loved!

4.3 rounded down to 4.

I read The Last Mrs. Parrish back in 2018 so to be completely fair I didn't remember much of the book going into book 2. I felt like the first couple of chapters moved a little slow but from there I was completely drawn in up until the end. Just when I thought I knew what was going to take place, the novel shifted. Overall, I'm glad the authors made a book 2. It was enjoyable catching up with the characters and reading how they evolved.

Thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy in return for an honest review. Review posted on Goodreads and Amazon.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6589145878

Thanks to Netgalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for the E-Arc. Well, well, well looks like the sister have done it again and somehow managed to outsmart me and keep me sitting on the edge of my seat while reading yet another one of their books. Amber, Jackson, and Daphne are back and the rollercoaster is still going strong. At one very good point I literally threw my phone down and said are you effin kidding me right now. I cant with this. I will say this is the only book that I will accept that had a sort of cliff because it just makes me think that another one might come.

A really good follow up. Loved the addition of the new characters and the ending. Glad Daphne got a happy ending.

It has been a few years since I’ve read the first book and short story about Amber Patterson. This book did not disappoint and had well written twists. I would recommend rereading the original and the short story before engaging in this one.

This was a great sequel to the first highly popular book. Loved the introduction of a new character and the twists surrounding them as well. Mr Parrish is simply not it haha! I felt the story was just the perfect amount of length, not too long but not too short. It does make me wonder if there will be another one though 👀 I feel like there could be but where could the author take it from here? Bum bum bum…

I don’t exactly remember what happened in Liv Constantine’s 2017 smash hit bestseller The Last Mrs. Parrish, but I remember how it made me feel. That would be utterly compelled to keep reading in shock. Naturally, when you hear that the Constantine sisters have written a sequel to their wildly popular first novel, the expectations are high. However, as much as it pains me to say it, The Next Mrs. Parrish fails to live up to everything that made its predecessor so great.

Written nearly 10 years ago when women’s suspense thrillers were in their prime, The Last Mrs. Parrish provided something fresh, shocking, and of course, twisty to the genre, catching readers off guard and dropping jaws everywhere. As more and more readers have become accustomed to the thrill of what a suspense novel can do, and more often than not, actually does (that would be pull the wool over readers’ eyes), enthusiasts devour novels on high alert, looking for anything that might be astray and lead to a twist. Authors are now presented with the challenge of writing books that are exceptionally clever and crafty to deceive clued in readers who have become adept at guessing every twist and turn.

Unfortunately, this trend has also given rise to ever more outlandish stories with characters who are over-the-top dramatic and caricatures of what the genre used to deliver so well. The Next Mrs. Parrish is no exception. This story is so grossly exaggerated and theatrical, it is difficult to take it seriously. Nearly all of the characters are villainous and their actions are cartoonish, making this book feel almost like a parody of its forebearer.

The Last Mrs. Parrish is most certainly stronger when it stands on its own, as, ironically, the women at the center of this series discover about themselves. Nonetheless, its pesky little sister, The Next Mrs. Parrish does exist and isn’t entirely a waste of your time. If you enjoy suspense novels that are in your-face outrageous and take things to the extreme, you may verifiably find this book to be entertaining. However, if you prefer something a bit more subtle and nuanced with varying shades of grey, this book may be a miss for you, as it was for me.

BOOK REVIEW ALERT – Review, Recommendation, Rating & Opinion are my own.

This book is a gripping sequel to the thriller “The Last Mrs. Parrish.” This new installment delves deeper into the twisted world of the Parrish family, bringing fresh intrigue, dark secrets, and unexpected twists that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.

Picking up from where “The Last Mrs. Parrish” left off, “The Next Mrs. Parrish” continues the saga of the enigmatic and wealthy Parrish family. Amber Patterson, whose calculated schemes upended the Parrish family’s lives in the previous book, now faces the repercussions of her actions. The story introduces a new protagonist, Claire, who enters the Parrish world under mysterious circumstances.

Claire’s arrival triggers a series of events that reveal more about the dark underbelly of the Parrish’s glamorous life. As she gets closer to Jackson Parrish, she unearths secrets that could destroy them all. Claire’s motives are ambiguous, and readers are kept guessing about her true intentions throughout the novel.

Rating – 4.0/5 Stars
Recommendation – High

The Author’s writing is as captivating as ever, with sharp prose and a knack for building tension. The alternating perspectives provide a comprehensive view of the unfolding drama, keeping readers hooked from start to finish. The pacing is well-balanced, with carefully placed twists that enhance the suspense.

This is a worthy sequel that delivers on the promise of its predecessor. Liv Constantine masterfully weaves a tale of intrigue and deception, making it a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers. The novel’s complex characters, intricate plot, and unexpected twists make it a compelling addition to the Parrish saga.