Just FUN!!!!! I absolutely loved the first book, and the excitement I had when I saw there would be a second was off the charts. This is a guilty pleasure read with toxic characters. Being back with these characters feels like coming home. This book kept me on the edge of my seat, advanced the plot and managed to tie everything up nicely.

I like the way the characters are truly being developed, for good or bad. It's just a delightful sequel with suspense, backstabbing betrayal and derailed plans. The women have depth that other books lack and the twists build on the plot.

If you enjoyed The Last Mrs. Parrish, the sequel is a must read!

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!

The Next Mrs Parrish was a wild ride. It was an addictive page-turning thriller. There were many twists.

Daphne and the girls return to CT to visit their father after Tallulah became depressed. Jackson was up to his old games along with Amber who teamed up with him.


I received an ARC copy of this via Net Galley. I wrote this review of my own will.

Well if you've read the first book "The Last Mrs Paris" (a page turner) then you know we all wanted to know what happened to Amber and then, "The Next Mrs Paris", with all her ups and downs and ins and outs and dirty dealings we finally find out what happenes to Amber. I thought that the end was a little long but at the very last page and I mean the very last page you find out what happens to Amber. It wasn't until that evening after I close the book that it hit me, and I said wow! And it wasn't until the next day when I was telling my friend about it, that I saw the pink sunglasses that I gave it another WOW! The end is really really startling. What a deserved turn it takes totally unexpected ending. The last few chapters...just keep reading you will be stunned and satisfied.

I loved the first one, but the second could have done without.. That being said, I did love all the twists and teamwork with different characters in the book. I’m my head, I wanted Daphne to get far away and maybe there be another wave of a new Mrs Parish, but this felt like I also have read another with a similar plot. It was still a book I wanted to finish, but perhaps the first was just too good and I had high expectations.

Thank you, NetGalley, for the advance copy of The Next Mrs. Parrish! Daphne and Amber are back, and as always, they bring plenty of drama and scheming. I loved the addition of Daisy Ann, who added a fresh dynamic to the story. While I didn’t find this installment quite as thrilling as The Last Mrs. Parrish, I still thoroughly enjoyed the fast-paced plot. Liv Constantine delivers another engaging read that kept me hooked from start to finish!

This book was the perfect follow up to the incredible bestseller original! The protagonists are as cunning as ever and the pace is just right! Loved it!

I don't know why its taken me so long to write this review! I had thought that I had and was shocked when I saw it hadn't gone through!

I was so obsessed with the Last Mrs. Parrish when we read it for book club a few years ago and was thrilled that there was a sequel. It had been a while since I read "The Last" so it took me a hot second to remember what had happened. Actually to be specific, it took me a few pages for my memory to return,

So yes, this book was full of twists, turns and was just as fast pace as the first one, BUT I felt like something was missing. Perhaps its the fact that I felt like I already know Amber and Daphne and of course Jackson, so some of the book felt a little on the predictable side. The characters seemed to have been that same as they were in the first book, meaning I didn't see any growth at least not from the last book. I would have expected the events from the first book to change them in some way. Especially Jackson who had been in prison.

Now don't get me wrong, I still enjoyed the book, but like i said, it was missing a little something that the first book had.

This book returns to the story about Daphne, Amber and Jackson. I found this story to be repetitive and the characters were annoying. It was the same issues from the last book and I struggled getting through. It would not be something I would pick up again. I wish there would have be added characters to the story.

⭐⭐⭐ I really loved The Last Mrs. Parrish a few years ago, so I was pumped to receive an ARC of the much-anticipated sequel (coming in June) through NetGalley. Unfortunately, it just did not live up to my expectations… To be honest, it just felt really forced (like the fans wanted a sequel, so they made it happen). Plus, I didn’t like ANY of the characters, so I didn’t really care about the story. Sorry to disappoint those of you that are/were also looking forward to reading the next chapter of Amber and Daphne and Jackson’s story, but I wouldn’t get too excited. 😒

The Next Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine is the sequel I didn’t know I needed! It was so fun being back in this world, wondering what twisted situation would come next!

Before I picked this one up I read The First Shot, which is a prequel to The Last Mrs. Parrish. It’s a short novella with Amber’s “origin story” and I’m glad I read it because it was a nice refresher on the characters.

This book is such a fun read. It had had sort of a double twist that I didn’t see coming! Honestly I’m a pretty gullible reader, so if the author wants me to look in the opposite direction, I do. 🤣 I haven’t read enough thrillers to be able to predict endings!

If you enjoyed The Last Mrs. Parrish, you definitely need to pick this up! If you haven’t read the first book, I recommend grabbing it first. The novella isn’t absolutely necessary but is a fun addition and fills in the backgrounds for a few players that have a more prominent role in the second book.

I was beyond excited to read this book. I adored the first book The Last Mrs. Parrish. I found the Next Mrs. Parrish to be a bit boring and slightly overdone. I was disappointed by the storyline and characters added to tell a far fetched plot. As a parent myself, I found some of the story development to be a bit exaggerated which made the story and narrator feel unreliable.
There were definitely twists and turns, but I found them to be pretty obvious. Overall, the book was fine, I didn't dislike it but I didn't like it either.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ | A Twisty, Entertaining Sequel That Lacks the Punch of the Original

The Next Mrs. Parrish delivers plenty of drama, deception, and power plays, making for an engaging, if somewhat uneven, follow-up to The Last Mrs. Parrish. Liv Constantine weaves an intricate web of manipulation and shifting alliances as Amber, Daphne, and Jackson find themselves entangled once again—this time with even higher stakes.

The novel shines in its fast-paced storytelling and tension-filled confrontations. The toxic, high-society backdrop adds a layer of intrigue, and watching Amber navigate her crumbling power is undeniably entertaining. The addition of an external threat keeps the plot moving, though some twists feel a bit predictable for fans of the genre.

Where the book stumbles is in character development. Amber and Daphne’s dynamic, which was the highlight of the first novel, feels less compelling here. Their motivations sometimes lack depth, making it harder to fully invest in their fates. Jackson’s role as a villain remains menacing, but his supposed transformation feels underexplored. The ending, while satisfying in some ways, doesn’t pack the shocking punch that the original did.

Overall, The Next Mrs. Parrish is a fun, twisty read that will keep you turning pages, but it doesn’t quite recapture the brilliance of its predecessor. Fans of domestic thrillers will find plenty to enjoy, but those expecting the same level of psychological depth may come away slightly underwhelmed.

The Next Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine offers a suspenseful mix of revenge, deception, and betrayal, but it doesn’t quite live up to the thrilling pace of the duo's previous novel, The Last Mrs. Parrish.

The story centers on Amber Patterson, who has worked her way from obscurity to socialite status, and Daphne Parrish, the ex-wife of Amber's husband, Jackson. With Jackson’s return from prison, the two women are reluctantly thrown back into each other’s lives, and a twisted game of manipulation begins. The stakes are high, and there are enough twists and secrets to keep the pages turning. However, while the premise is solid, the execution feels a bit predictable and lacks the same edge that made the first book so gripping.

Amber’s character is compelling, but her motivations can sometimes feel one-note. Daphne, on the other hand, is more nuanced, and her internal conflict adds some depth to the story. The third act is where things finally pick up, but by then, the build-up feels a bit drawn out and slower than necessary. The twists are still fun, but they’re not as shocking as you might hope.

Overall, The Next Mrs. Parrish is an enjoyable read with some thrilling moments, but it doesn’t hit the same highs as its predecessor. If you’re a fan of domestic thrillers with complex female characters, it’s worth the read, but don't expect the same level of suspense. Three stars.

What a fantastic ride this book was! I love this series and anything Liv Constantine puts out!! Highly recommend to anyone who loves a juicy drama!

I loved this story! I mean I was mad at Daphne’s choice, but otherwise I loved it. I enjoyed that it was told by three different people’ whose stories interconnect, but have such different perspectives on what is happening. The twists were great too!

*The Next Mrs. Parrish* by Liv Constantine is a twisty, suspenseful ride with plenty of jaw-dropping moments. It’s the kind of book that keeps you guessing until the very end.

I really enjoyed the first book and was excited for this one. I was let down. It just felt like it was lacking something. I gave it 3 stars, but didn’t really care if I finished it or not.

This was a lot of fun. I read The Last Mrs Parish a while back and LOVED it so I was really excited to see a sequel to it. I didn't remember a lot of what happened in that book, so I was a little worried going into this one that I should re read or do a recap, but I decided to start this one anyways. The first three chapters will catch you up on the first book, so don't worry if you don't remember what happened before, the book does a great job of reminding you what you need to know. If you thought about reading this as a stand alone I think you would be fine, but The Last Mrs Parish is so good I think you should definitely start with that one. I don't want to spoil anything so I'll leave it at that, but another winner from Liv Constantine!

Thanks to the publisher for my copy!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advance copy of The Next Mrs Parrish by Live Constantine in exchange for my honest review and opinion. I was beyond thrilled to receive approval to read this and let me tell you it does NOT disappoint. I will say this book was on my list of favorites for 2024 as it's so good. So many twists and turns that will leave you speechless and with your mouth absolutely hanging open in shock. I read this book so fast as I was dying to see how it was going to end. I've told everyone I know to read this as it's THAT good! READ THIS ASAP!

Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

A solid three star book. Nothing surprising - if you liked The Last Mrs. Parrish, it is extremely likely you will like this sequel! The mystery is compelling and readers are quickly pulled back into the characters introduced in the last book. I would recommend re-reading The Last Mrs. Parrish if it's been awhile. It's definitely not necessary but makes the story feel more dramatic and like you are fully immersed in Amber Parrish's world.