I love reading Nicole Trope's books and this book is no exception--one of the best psychological thrillers I have read.

Ava Green interviews and hires Grace as her assistant. What Ava didn't know is that the Grace's resume was fake. Grace on the other hand as plans for Ava and soon she gets into Ava's life to the point of meeting Ava's husband and children. Grace would do anything for Ava although Ava didn't know that Grace was doing all these things for Ava.

This was an intense page turning psychological thriller. The story shifts into a past, then divides the POVs between Grace and Ava. The story is also quiet unpredictable which makes this book overall a good thriller. There was tension in the book, the ending was quiet unpredictable particularly the epilogue of the book. The writing was great overall and the author manage to get the reader into the story. There were some twists and turns in the whole story, many of them are quiet unexpected.

The Assistant is a unputdownable psychological thriller that will keep you up all night--worth 4.5 stars!

Many thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the ARC. The review is based on my honest opinion only.

Nicole Trope is one of my go to authors, in fact when I hear she has a new book coming out I don’t even need to read the blurb as I just know it will be a superb read. The Assistant sure was that and more, it’s a fast paced, tense and gripping read. Of course I was positive that I knew in what direction the story was going to take but never trust your instincts especially when it comes to such a brilliant author as Nicole, yes I was left open mouthed at times and one particular part had me gasping out loud . After reading the letter from Nicole at the end I was thrilled to hear there will be a sequel to this book which is fantastic.

Incredible read yet again from this author.

This book had me feeling all the feels, but the main one being shock. I didn’t expect to feel how I did by the end of it, I didn’t expect to feel
Such a strong connection and care so much about one character. And I certainly didn’t expect the little sneaky last minute plot twist that I definitely didn’t see coming.

What I thought the assistant would be, is definitely not who she was.

3.5-rounded to 4*. As many reviewers concur, you definitely go into this expecting it to go a certain way. Grace seems like the perfect candidate for an assistant to over-worked Ava, but there's definitely more than meets the eye. This story had a good flow and was easy to get into. As more and more details are disclosed about the characters' lives, I wondered if any mysteries were going to be left to uncover. It is not quite a twisty thriller in comparison to others in the genre, but the pivotal twist at the end was unexpected, for sure!
The House Across the Street seems like a good choice for the next one I'll pick up of Trope's works.
Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for this ARC!

What a page turner! I was so engrossed in this book from the first page! What a twist. Highly recommend!!

The Assistant by Nicole Trope it’s about Ava green she is a working mom with two little girls in the house husband and although he paints it’s not often he sells one nor is it enough to sustain the family. She also has problems at work, especially with her coworker Colin who acts as if he is not her peer but her boss and even refuses to share his assistant with her while she’s waiting to hire her own. The interviewing process for Ava is exhausting that is until Grace comes in to interview and she is perfect so much so she doesn’t even give it a second thought. At first grace seems to be the answer to her prayers. Although Grace is hiding who she really is from Ava she isn’t the only one that the stressed out mom should be leery of or should she? I love Nicole trope‘s books in this book is definitely a great example as to why from the first book I read by her I have been in love with her quick writing her twisty plots and likable characters there’s something else I really love about the author but if I said it it would give it key plot point away just know any thriller fan should love this book by Nicole trope it is a great fear of mine being deceived by those we trust and or are acquainted with on a daily basis.#NetGalley, #Bookoucher, #TheAssistant, #NicoleTrope,

The Assistant by Nicole Trope was a heart-pounding thriller that left me on the edge of my seat.
i loved the premise and the storyline here. Trope never seems to disappoint and her writing always keeps me eager for more.
Gripping and completely addictive - from the first page to the last, I was hooked!

Thank You NetGalley and Bookouture for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

“The Assistant” by Nicole Trope is a thrilling 5-star read! The story revolves around Grace, who is on the lookout for work, and Ava, who is struggling to balance her demanding job with her home life. When Ava, on the brink of a major promotion, hires Grace, she’s relieved to have someone to rely on.

The story unfolds primarily through the perspectives of Grace and Ava, with a few moving chapters featuring letters addressed to “baby girl.” Trope masterfully weaves together Grace’s backstory with the present, creating a seamless and compelling plot. The story's fast pace, coupled with suspense and unexpected twists, kept me hooked from start to finish.

I’m eagerly looking forward to diving into more of Nicole Trope's work!

Thanks to Bookouture, Nicole Trope, and NetGalley for providing me with the opportunity to read this ARC and share my honest review.

Thanks to #NetGalley and #Bookouture for the book #TheAssistant by #NicoleTrope. This book is so good and I never saw the twist ending coming. I cannot wait for the second book. Grace has an interview with Ava for an assistant job. Grace is perfect at this job and takes a lot of stress off of Ava. But other stressors are starting for Ava and Grace is right by her side. Why is Grace positioning herself in Ava’s life? Is Grace after something?

when grace accepts a new job position as an assistant, nothing is as it seems. when she starts this job the twists and turns start to happen. this book had me hooked from the very beginning and i couldn't put it down. the ending had my jaw on the floor.

thank you to the publishers and netgalley for this ARC!

Thanks Net Gallery for the ARC.
Wow!!! Amazing book from the start to end. I really enjoyed the letters to " baby girl". It all made sense at the end of the book with the plot twist. Nicole did a great job writing this psychological thriller. It is an easy and fun read. Every page makes you want to keep reading. It is a DUO POV and that is my favorite.
This book was fun, twisted and very interesting to read. I love my psychological thriller books. It was a well fast paced.
This was my first Nicole Trope but won’t be the last!
This story was unexpected, and I definitely had a feeling but didn’t see it unraveling until the end!
Grab your popcorn and get ready for the ride!

Omg! This book! Full of twist and turns! I was convinced I knew then I didn’t! Highly recommend!thanks for nearly read

Shut the front door!! I thought I had figured it all out and then the bombshell dropped and I couldn't have been further from the truth! Clear your schedule before starting this as it's impossible to put down. The writing is amazing and had me hooked, line and sinker.

What a surprisingly twisted story this is. Told in two different POV's with an inserted letter to a child. It isn't clear who Baby Girl is until the shocking twist at the end. It talks about how to handle a betrayal. alcohol abuse, and a bit of paranoia. I have read several of Nicole Trope's books and this one is right there with the best. I honestly loved it and am happy to recommend it to others.

I am loving this author! This is my second book by her and I have enjoyed them both. Even though, you can guess the twist in this one…the ride was so fun! I do wish we learned more about Grace’s daughter in this one.

So I just have to say that every time Nicole releases a new book, I always have to read it as soon as possible. Her books are always so darn good and brilliantly written and this one was on par with all her other books.

The Assistant is a corker of a story, I loved it from start to finish. Nicole’s style of writing is just so addictive, captivating and engaging, sure keeps me turning those pages pretty quickly.

The story had me guessing throughout as to how Grace and Ava were linked, knew it was more than just random, that Grace has chosen Ava for a reason. Suffice to say, I didn’t guess until right at the very end, very well done Nicole, nicely done.

What constitutes a five-star review for a book, in my opinion?
To me, a five-star book has kept me wondering and engaged throughout the reading journey. It has plot twists that I could not predict, and when the book is done, I am still thinking of it, wondering who I can talk to about it. It's always a book that I feel, no matter how I choose to describe it, I am still falling short and doing it a disservice, and all I truly want to do is shout to the world, please, please, trust me, and read this!

The Assistant is, without any doubt, a five-star review for me! You see, I tend to read very little about the description in order to preserve the reading journey. This book is complete with engaging plots, keeps you guessing, and the ending (OMG, the ENDING). I am usually very good at anticipating potential conclusions; however, the ending of this book caught me off guard. I need to reread it because it probably changes the events' perspective.

The book's pace keeps you so immersed in the current events that it is easy to lose track of other moving pieces; from the beginning, it just captured my attention in a way that I knew I wanted more. Nicole Trope just gained a new fan!

I do not want to give any spoilers, but TRUST ME, read the book, and thank me later.

Thank you, NetGalley and Bookouture, for this Arc!

Nicole Trope is the queen of thrillers so I was very excited to check this book out. From loveable characters to a plot that left me sitting on the edge of my seat clawing at arm rests I was completely emersed in this story. There were so many twists that I had a blast trying to figure out what was going to happen. There were two different points of view but that made the story even better because it gave the reader different perspectives. Our main character Ava is trying to balance her family life and her blossoming career so she decides that in order to keep things straight she hires an assistant, enter Grace. Grace is a god send to Ava and completely lives up to her name. The women become best friends as Grace brings a much needed calm to Ava's life. However everything changes as secrets about Grace's past come to light. It was fantastic to see the two women's issues come together but I was desperate to find out what was really going on with Grace. This book was fantastic but the ending was the cherry on top for me it wrapped everything up perfectly but also left me a gasp at what happened. The final twist is one that I will be thinking of for a long time I was completely shocked. Great read for sure. This is the kind of book that Nicole Trope is known for and the kind of book that will have her gaining fans for years to come. I'm so glad I got the chance to check this book out and this is one that you have to read if you don't want to get left out of the loop.

I'm not going to lie, this one confused me and is still confusing me hours after I finished the book. I never connected with either main character, which made progressing through the story difficult. However, I definitely did not see any of the twists - especially the final one - coming. I was creating the completely wrong narrative in my head and definitely missed some key details. I'm going to have to give this one another read at some point because knowing the final twist, I want to see if there is something that was blatantly obvious. Overall, I would recommend this if you're a fan of Nicole Trope!

A real page-turner! The Assistant is so well written with an interesting plot that I haven’t seen before. It’s clearly a domestic thriller but the twists and plot are with a completely new spin and take. The characters were so well written that I HATED Finn with all my body and had a conflicted opinion about Grace who I really felt with. The plot was quite fast paced and with a major twist at the end and ending the book with an anticipation for the next book. This was my first book by Nicole, but I will absolutely by reading the follow up to this!!
A must read if you like fast paced, page-turner books!

Thanks to Netgalley, Bookoutur and Nicole Trope for the ARC!

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