Stop what you’re doing and add this book to the top of your list! “The Assistant” is not what I thought it would be and I mean that in the most fantastic way. Twists and turns all throughout, with a surprising story line that had me hooked from beginning to end. One of the best psychological thrillers I’ve read in a while! I look forward to reading more from the author.

Ava is busy juggling her career, kids, and marriage. She does her best trying to manage it all but is overworked and stressed, and in need of hiring a new assistant at work. Grace applies for the job, and quickly proves herself to be the best assistant Ava ever had. But why did this over qualified woman want the job and why does she want to get closer to Ava and her family?

So happy to see that Trope has veered back to writing thrillers! I enjoy them much more than the few that were considered women's fiction. This book was really good and not at all what I expected. I won't elaborate as not to leave spoilers, but the most drilling question I had while reading was why Grace infiltrated herself into Ava's life. I thought that I would never know and was expecting to be quite disappointed, but rest assured, the answer revealed itself in the final pages of the epilogue. And it's a huge curveball! I would have liked a little bit more closure at the end. I think other readers will agree with me on this. Again, I can't explain due to spoilers, so you'll just have to read to find out. I would definitely recommend! 

Thank you to the author, Bookouture, and NetGalley for granting me digital access in exchange for my honest review!

Wow!!! I was completely hooked from start to finish! Every chapter left me hanging, and I just couldn't stop myself from reading more. I started this morning and, before I knew it, itI had devoured the whole book in two sittings. Even though I'm exhausted today, it was totally worth it! My heart was racing the entire time... The ending was mind-blowing and took me by complete surprise. What an incredible twist! I honestly can't remember the last time a book left me so stunned.

Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for this Advanced Reader’s Copy of The Assistant by Nicole Trope due to be published August 12, 2024.
I have previously read five of Nicole Trope's books so I was so excited to read this one!
Grace wants the job to be Ava Green’s assistant – her application is made up, but Ava doesn’t have to know. All Grace knows is that she has to have the job. She wants and needs Ava to trust her. Is Grace good or evil?
I really loved this book. It was a fast read and kept me guessing about who Grace really was until the end. It was interspersed with Grace writing letters to someone unknown until the shocking ending! Another good one from Nicole Trope!
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You can't go wrong with this author and this was another brilliant read.
Fabulously written characters and some of them were pretty nasty.
Great storyline. Grace carefully crafts her way into Ava's life as her assistant and confidante and we really don't know what her angle is until the very end.
A brilliant and clever read not to be missed.
My thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my early copy.

Oh this book was GOOD! I was so thrown by the ending of this one. It was intense, and full of drama. I loved the main character and the way she carried herself. What a great book.

Nicole Trope hits another one out of the park! The characters came alive at the very beginning and kept me flipping pages long into the night. So many secrets and lies it was impossible to know who to trust. Plenty of gobsmacking reveals. Highly recommend.
Thank you NetGalley, Nicole Trope and Bookouture for the opportunity to read and review this book.

I love Nicole Trope's book and was thrilled when I was approved to read it. Ava is really struggling. She is working hard, has a deadbeat husband that thinks he does it all, when he does nothing, and two young girls at home. Along comes Grace who get the job as her personal assistant. But Grace seeks Ava out to carry out some sort of plan. Meanwhile, Grace herself, is hiding a past in which her husband died and her daughter won't talk to her. Collin and Melody are plotting against Ava and Grace so Collin get promoted over Ava. Ava's daughters start telling her things and Ava starts to doubt her marriage even more than she did before. Melody figures out just who Grace is and starts threatening her. Grace is determined that Ava will not suffer in her life like she did. The author does not tell you why Grace is so interested in Ava until the very ending. Have to say, it wasn't shocking. Not her best book-didn't seem on par with some others, but was still a very good book.

When there is someone who knows everything about you and you know them inside out too, it's great, because it means you are very close. When there is someone who knows everything about you, but you don't know them from Adam, it's another kettle of fish. What makes it even more creepy is the fact you don't know they know all what happens in your life. 

The question that comes to mind is are they here to help you or do they have another thing planned?

Gradually we find out what the intentions were and then there was only one thing left to be revealed. Why? Rest assured that all will become clear, but you have to be patient, because the author makes us wait for it. :) 

Once again I realised how one person's manipulations can start a whole string of problems and heart ache. 

A very delicious book with excellent characters and a smooth writing style. 5 stars

Thank you

I’m always excited when Nicole Trope has a new book out. This is the best one I’ve read yet!! I thoroughly enjoyed the intriguing plot and excellent character development. The story is told from the POV of two characters: high-strung, intense Ava and ruthless, dejected Grace. When their lives collide, everything spirals out of control in this twisty thriller. I couldn’t put it down and loved the ending!!
Thank you to the publisher for the opportunity to read this advanced copy. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Interesting quick read. More of a domestic thriller than psychological suspense book. Never let just anyone in your home. A little slow at first but quickly picks up pace.

Love this author and read this one over two days. Seductive and twisted. Highly recommended! Readers, find some quiet alone time to settle in with this one because you won't stop reading until you've turned the final page. Highly recommended to fans of mysteries, suspense and thrillers.