An absolute page turner of a book from Nicole Trope. A brilliant story. I couldn't put it down. I've reccomended this to all my friends

This reminded me to the first time I read Freida McFadden in a very good way! I've never read Trope before and it amazed in the same way Freida did for the first time. The book has action from the beginning, and you instantly get engaged with the story as you want to know what will happen to the characters and what they hide. Chapters aren't to long and you're almost finished without noticing. I really liked the plot at the end, which I actually wasn't expecting but made a lot of sense. Good thriller!

Sadly, although well written, I found this book incredibly dull. Nothing really happens, there's no sense of threat. And the reveal at the end was obvious within the first 20% of the book. So sorry. Not for me.

Ava is an overworked mother in her mid-thirties. She’s trying hard to advance in her career and care for two young girls with little support from her husband. Meanwhile, there is Grace, in her early fifties, masquerading as Ava’s assistant while hiding her shady past. Something sinister is going on in the office, but what is it?

I have come to enjoy Nicole Trope’s book. This one is no exception. I enjoyed the switching of points of view between Grace and Ava throughout the story. Throughout the story, I was curious about Grace’s intentions and wondered where it was all going. I found myself needing to keep reading to find out what was going on. There are several small twists and one big twist at the end. The final twist shocked me, and I am not easily shocked since I read so many thrillers. Trope revealed in the author’s note that there will be a follow-up story with Grace as a main character. I cannot wait to read it! I highly recommend this one to anyone that enjoys thrillers! I give it 4/5 stars.

OMG, this was such an amazing book. I love a good physiological thriller and this one just ticked all the right boxes. From the starting the book kept me hooked and i love how the whole plot was built. I absolutely Loved Ava's character and you can actually relate to everything she is going through and and feel her exhaustion off the pages. The story was so gripping it was hard for me to keep it down. The twists and turns were amazing and and the ending was literally mind-blowing.
This was my first book by this author, but i am absolutely in love with her writing style wnd will be adding more of her books in my TBR .
I would definitely recommend this book if you love a good domestic thriller.

Nicole Trope is one of my go-to authors for domestic thrillers. Each time she releases a new book, I always want to get my hands on it! I am so glad I was able to read an ARC of this novel. I almost always absolutely fly through Nicole's books and this time was no different. You know a book has captured your attention when you are already halfway done reading it in the first sitting. I appreciated the uniqueness of the plot and loved the twist in the epilogue. A mother really will do anything for her child.

This was a really good book! This is the second book I’ve read by Nicole Trope! I will definitely be reading more. I loved the twists in it and especially at the end! Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC!

Thank you #Netgalley for the advanced copy!

Nicole Trope always produces an intriguing thriller and this one was great! We follow two strong women, Ava and Grace. Grace has many secrets that are shared throughout the novel but ultimately she appears to help Ava get her work life together and eventually even her home life. At first you think it is a typical office drama filled with people hooking up and a man trying to take all the power from Ava. But then we learn that there is more to the story, even at her home life which Grace ever so gently inserts herself into. I kept thinking I had it figured out, but it would twist and turn up until the very end!

Another brilliant book from this author well written with great characters that held my interest all the way.

Storytelling at its best with a great surprising ending, I just loved it and have no hesitation in recommending.

Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for this ARC.

Nicole Trope has become an auto-read for me!

The two POVs of this book are Ava and Grace. Ava is a mom, career-woman, and wife and feels that she’s drowning on all fronts. Grace had her time in the business spotlight but, in a turn of events, lost it all. Grace is now Ava’s assistant and things will be so much better for everyone…right?

This one will keep you on your toes! Don’t miss out!

Thank you to Nicole Trope, NetGalley, and Bookouture for this ARC!

This was a solid 4/4.5 ⭐️ read for me throughout, but the ending pushed it over the threshold to 5 ⭐️ for SURE. I was absolutely blown away and did not see that twist coming 🤯

I have read one of Nicole Trope’s books before and been thoroughly impressed, and this one was even better. I never knew which direction the story would take and I devoured it in one sitting 👏🏼

The Assistant was a quick, easy read. Great character development with twists that held my interest and kept me guessing what these characters were up to. The final twist was totally unexpected!

This was my first book by Nicole Trope, but it will not be my last.

I would like to thank Bookouture, Nicole Trope, and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I liked this popcorn thriller! I love a good thriller that you can just sit and read in one sitting. Flip through the pages without any confusion of the story, etc.

Wow, this book is so good, I couldn't put it down and it kept me reading way into the night. I liked the two main characters and the ending was omg and so unexpected. This book is an easy 5 stars and I highly recommend it. Look forward to the next book by Nicole Trope.

Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture and the author for this ARC.

This was my first book by Nicole Trope and it certainly won’t be my last. The Assistant is a slow burn domestic thriller written from the dual point of view of Ava Green and her new assistant Grace. It hooks you from the start, keeping you guessing at what Grace's true intentions towards Ava and her family are.

I found that a lot of the characters were not particularly likeable, however, I did relate to Ava and wanted her to succeed. With Grace, there were times where I wondered if she was an unreliable narrator, which kept things interesting. I also enjoyed the parts that were written as letters addressed to “Baby girl”, these were a great way of providing extra information and a backstory.

The plot was believable and realistic, and that the tension kept building so the more I read, the more I couldn’t put it down. I kept trying to figure out the storyline, but it was clever enough that I had no idea if my guesses were correct, so I was still surprised by the twist at the end that tied everything up nicely!

Looking forward to reading more by this author.

Oh what a delightful thriller! I love Nicole Trope and this newest one by her is nothing short of fantastic. This was written so fantastically and executed so well that I couldn't put down until the very last page and even then I was so sad when it ended. I can't wait for Nicole's next book to see what she comes up with next!

All I can say is wow, this book was a wild ride. It started off strong with the first sentence and just kept going.

A very gripping story with themes of jealousy, corruption, family conflict. It’s a dual pov that gets you hooked straight away. Ava is relatable and easy to like. Grace has a flawed past and is a very intriguing character. The story is written exceptionally well; it’s a book that is very hard to put down. The twist at the end was very unexpected but ties the whole thing together.

Many thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for this ARC.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book- I couldn’t put it down! It was fast paced and kept my attention, and the slight ‘twist’ at the end was pretty unexpected (although looking back it might be easier for some to figure out). I would highly recommend this one!

Thank you NetGally and Bookouture for this ARC! Grab a beverage and get ready to settle in cause you won’t be able to put this down! Ava seems to have it all but at what personal cost? Up for a promotion, up against an all around jerk, 2 kids at home with a husband who hides to work on his paintings upstairs, doing bare minimum around the house and Ava is in search of an assistant at work to help her organise her office. In sweeps in Grace, gets Ava organised and becomes a confidant to her. Where did Grace come from? What is she hiding and how far will she go for her new boss? As we weave thru Ava and Graces friendship, the end comes and slaps you across the face! Wow wow wow!!!!!! As per the authors Epilogue, looks like we will be seeing Grace again…….and I can’t wait!!!! Wish I could give more stars!