Natasha did it again.! The Party kept me at the edge of my seat and I was constantly wondering what could happen next. Preston has become one of my favorite suspense authors and this book was everything I needed to get me out of a reading slump!

Another fantastic novel by Natasha Preston. It was a fun whodunit although I had to admit I did figure that out pretty quickly. Despite that I still enjoyed seeing how it all came together.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and Random House for providing this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
I’ll be honest — I was really excited to read this one. Natasha and I go way back. She has no clue who I am, but I’ve been reading her writing since her Wattpad days.
The Party follows a group of teenagers who travel to a castle in the middle of nowhere for a weekend of fun. When one of them is found dead, the weekend takes a turn for the worst. The remaining guests must try to uncover the killers identity , a classic who done it thriller.
I was pretty disappointed with this one. If I went into the authors writing blind, I might have enjoyed it more. However, having read quite a few books by her in the past, this definitely wasn’t the best, but it also wasn’t absolutely awful.
I felt like a lot could have been trimmed down as things didn’t pick up at all until the second half of the book. Some pieces were also a little too predictable.
Overall it was worth the read, but not my favorite.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It had me hooked from the beginning. The ending totally threw me off, though. I was satisfied with the ending but then at the last second, she threw a curveball at me. I have told several people about this book and they’ve assured me that they’ll buy it when it becomes available. I love all Natasha’s books.

I think I’m aging out of Natasha Preston. The Cellar is what sparked my love for reading thrillers but each new book I read from her gets harder and harder to finish. There were so many characters in this book, none of which were memorable. As they each got picked off by the killer I had to take a moment to remember which was which. The book was fine as far as locked room mysteries go but it didn’t do anything new or exciting. I share her books with my mom though so being able to rub it in that I got to read the newest one as an ARC before she gets to was enough for me to power through.

**3.5 Stars**

I found the beginning of this book quite slow, and it took me until around 65% to really get into it. But once I did, the story became incredibly exciting and packed with surprises! The second half had me completely engaged. I really enjoyed the unexpected twists that came my way. I had a feeling about the big twist near the end, but the conclusion was still a surprise. The final paragraph is something you won’t forget. The last 35% of the book definitely made it all worth it!

Thank You NetGalley and Random House Children's for allowing me to read this ARC.

I really enjoyed this book!! The beginning gives the cozy vibes of planning a fun party. Then the creepy old school horror movie feeling sets in as you try to figure out who to trust, if anyone at all. A dark and eerie murder mystery party that reminds me of Scream. Loved it!

Thank you Netgalley for the advanced reader copy of The Party!

I have read other books by this author and have enjoyed her writing. Easy quick read and a whodunnit story line.
Kept me guessing but I had some suspicions. 4 star

Amazing! I couldn’t put it down! I was sucked in and captivated by the story. Still can’t stop thinking about it.

Another great YA thriller by Natasha Preston!! A fast-paced read for all ages. Loved the shocking ending!! Thank you to the publisher for the opportunity to read this advanced copy. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I have been wanting to read one of Natasha Preston’s books for such a long time. And I’m so glad that this was my first one. This was such a wild ride. At no point in this book did I know who to believe, who to trust. I even started second guessing myself for a bit, and I wasn’t even part of the book. The detail here, and how she was able to pull you into the pages, I felt like I was really at this nightmare party. This was all I could think about the few short days it took me to finish this. And I will now be binging every single one of her books as she’s now my new favorite author based solely on this book alone. I’m still utterly baffled at the story I just read, I can usually jump right into another book after finishing but this one will need some processing first. Just all in all a great read. I could go on and on about this book, but I think you should just read it yourself. And then come talk to me, because I have a theory about one of the twins.

Sneaking away from their elite, international boarding school to celebrate spring break seems like an exhilarating idea for Bessie and her friends. The best part? They will spend their days and nights partying in a schoolmate's family castle in the middle of the picturesque English countryside. However, there is tension among Bessie's close-knit group of friends, and the locals that the teens meet at a nearby gas station seem more intent on burning the castle to the ground rather than seeing it turn into luxury apartments. But surely they wouldn't do such a thing with teenagers inside? And the eerie graffiti found inside the castle is just the work of bored vandals, right? Despite Bessie's misgivings, her friends decide to stick it out and prepare for a party. By the time a ferocious storm hits the castle, it is too late to leave, and when people start dying and the body count rises, Bessie and her remaining friends are forced to acknowledge that they are trapped with a killer who will stop at nothing until every last one of them is dead.

While a little slow to start and laggy in places, Preston's The Party is still a solid read for those who like locked-room mysteries. Although the climax is somewhat predictable and the antagonist's motive weak, I still enjoyed the story. Told from Bessie's perspective, The Party serves up the suspense and scares, making it a good choice for teens who love thrillers that will keep them up all night.

What an adrenaline rush! The first half is a little slow but the second half has you on the edge of your seat. All the twist and turns keep you guessing. The last paragraph - WOW!!! This was such a fun suspenseful ride. Perfect for the fall and long nights!

4 star rating and I plan to read other books by Natasha Preston. Thank you to NetGalley & Delacorte Press for letting me read this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Natasha has done it again. I couldn't put this book down all night. I had to figure out what was happening. Every time I thought I had it figured out bam another twist.

I unfortunately had to DNF this as I just couldn't get into it. It may be my mistake making this one of the first Natasha Preston books l've read anytime recently. If I was a little younger (maybe in my teens) I might like it more. I wasn't a fan of the character names either. I was hoping to get into it and enjoy it but it was just not my cup of tea. I guess my book interests have changed.
Thank you for the ARC from NetGalley!

Good YA book for a fun, thrilling quick read. Comparable to the game CLUE, a group of friends wind up at a remote castle to have an epic party. Things begin going south as, one by one, they end up dead. The ending was a bit rushed for me but overall fun read

Um, excuse me? Natasha Preston if you're reading this, I'd like to have a word. CAN YOU STOP ENDING THE BOOKS LIKE THAT? Because there I am attempting to go to the next page and it's just...OVER.

This one was a bit slower to get into in the beginning but once you do, you won't put it down. There are so many twists and oh I think I figured it out, nope wrong again.

Even with the flashes of memory returning to Bessie, I was so sold on the idea that she was actually in a coma and the whole thing was fake. Spoiler Alert: this was not the plot. When I wasn't sold on the coma idea, I will say I had pegged one of the killers. So I wasn't completely throw off.

Overall a good read that kept me guessing.

Thank you so much NetGalley, Delacorte Press, and Random House Children’s for providing me with an arc of “The Party” for my honest review. Natasha Preston is always an immediate request/read. I loved the description of “The Party” and the feeling that I got from the cover; it felt reminiscent of a locked room mystery. This has always been one of my favorite tropes when it comes to mysteries, so I was really excited to see what “The Party” had in store for us. I will say that while “The Party” did at times evoke a similar feeling to “And Then There Were None”, it felt more like a High School slasher.

I appreciated the seemingly diverse cast of characters, but I wish we had more time to get to know them as they were getting introduced. It was a lot to take in at once, so in the beginning, it was hard to connect with the characters and get truly invested. However, once the first dead body was discovered, I was invested in the mystery and in trying to figure out what was going on.

I love the anticipation that builds in a mystery and it was definitely not lacking in “The Party”, but I was left a little less satisfied than usual with the ending. However, I truly did not expect the ending. I wish we got a little more insight into the characters so we would be more invested in the whole story. Regardless, I still enjoyed the story and I look forward to Natasha Preston’s next book!

Bit of a slow start for me, but once I reached the second half, it really picked up. I loved the twists! Kept me guessing!

"The Party" is an engaging and suspenseful thriller that will appeal to fans of Natasha Preston’s previous work, as well as readers who enjoy mysteries with a focus on character relationships. The book’s fast pace, constant twists, and exploration of dark secrets make it a page-turner that’s hard to put down. While some of the plot twists may feel familiar to seasoned thriller readers, Preston’s skill in creating tension and delivering emotional punches ensures a satisfying reading experience.