My 6P review: Premise, Plot, People, Place, Prose/Pace, Praise

Is Summer trying to be Naomi and take over her life? After the sale of her house to Summer, Naomi wonders why Summer is dressing like her, looking like her and trying to infiltrate her way into Naomi’s life. And then she sees the doll’s house.

The premise of this book was intriguing and I was keen to get started. Unfortunately it took half the book for the doll’s house to be revealed and by that stage I really didn’t care.

The characters were awful. They were bullies, and spiteful human beings. They were worse than what teenagers experience in high school, setting a terrible example for their own children. Naomi was so insecure I loathed her. The other mums were just simply awful and not people I would associate with.

The chapters were short which made the reading quite quick. It was just simply too much of drag for me that I did not enjoy it.

Thank you to Netgalley for an Advanced Readers Copy in exchange for an honest review.
1.5 ⭐️

I was absolutely captivated by this new book I started reading! The cover art alone drew me in, and the initial chapters were completely absorbing. I couldn't put it down! However, around the halfway mark, the story began to lose its grip on me, however the ending made the book better and I will be reading more books by this author.

The Doll's House by Natasha Boydell is a fabulous read! Well-developed characters with through plotlines and lots of twisty badness. My first read by this author but by no means the only one!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this ARC!

Well this book has caused me sleepless nights as just couldn’t find a place to put the book down! Strayed a little slow but then ‘boom’ the story exploded and then had twists and turns that were like a rollercoaster ride! Amazing g read and cannot wait to now read more from this author!
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in return for an honest review.

Naomi is devastated when the sale of her apartment falls through, but things start looking up when a single mother named Summer decides to buy it. However, once the sale goes through, Summer starts inserting herself into Naomi's life in strange ways, dressing like her, enrolling her child in Naomi's daughter's class, and even having a dollhouse that looks like Naomi's new home. Naomi begins to suspect that Summer wants to take over her life, but she's not sure why or how far she's willing to go.

This book was a captivating read that kept me engaged from start to finish. While it may have felt a bit lengthy towards the end, the drawn-out nature was necessary to tie the entire story together. I found myself unable to put the book down, eager to uncover the mystery of who committed the crime and why.

The complexity of the plot was both intriguing and satisfying. The main character was relatable and likable yet faced situations that left me feeling frustrated and sympathetic. The author's writing was so well-crafted that it felt incredibly realistic, resonating with the experiences of many individuals who have encountered manipulative people or found themselves in challenging circumstances.

The rollercoaster of emotions throughout the book kept me on edge, with an unpredictable ending that left me fully immersed in the story. The characters were multi-dimensional, some displaying truly evil tendencies with twisted agendas that added depth to the narrative.

If you enjoy suspenseful, twisted, and unpredictable reads featuring manipulative characters, this book is must-read. The reveal at the end will leave you shocked and satisfied, as the intricate details of the plot come together in a way that is both surprising and fulfilling.

Thank you, Boldwood Books for the digital ARC copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

THE DOLL'S HOUSE by Natasha Boydell
Release date set for the 13th of January 2025.
If you like fast paced stalker books with twists and turns then this is the book for you.
The suspense in this book gave me creepy vibes.
My first time reading Natasha Boydell and i'll for sure read more.

Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this Advanced Reader’s Copy of The Doll’s House by Natasha Boydell due to be published January 13, 2025.
Also recommended by Natasha Boydell – The Perfect Home.
Naomi is excited when she sells her house to Summer and her daughter, Luna, and gets to move to her new home. When Summer begins to copy Naomi’s dress, hairstyle, and starts being best friends with her friends, Naomi gets suspicious. Is Summer as innocent as she seems?
Wow – what a book! It grabbed me from the beginning and took off! I never knew who the evil people were – who was lying and who was telling the truth. It was a wild ride with twists and turns until the ending that I certainly didn’t expect.
Another good one by Natasha Boydell – I will definitely look for more of her books!
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Book: The Doll’s House
Author: Natasha Boydell
Publisher: Boldwood Books
Pub Date: January 13, 2025

I was very pleasantly surprised with how much I liked this book. The whole time I’m reading it I’m thinking this is giving Single White Female vibes. While this is somewhat predictable the writing is excellent and you won’t want to put it down. I was so mad and frustrated for Naomi. It will definitely leave you feeling anxious but in a good way. Is that a good thing? It is when it isn’t your anxiety. It was fast paced and it was twist after twist after twist. I really enjoy the stalker trope so maybe that’s why I loved this so much.

Thank you Boldwood Books and NetGalley for this sneak peak! Publication date is January 13, 2025.

I really enjoyed this book which I received via Netgalley courtesy of them, the author and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Naomi and her family have lived in their flat happily for some time but they need something larger and are selling to move on to a family home. Summer and her daughter buy the flat and by coincidence Summer has a daughter the age of Naomi’s youngest and they meet at school. Almost immediately dark things start to happen, not only does Naomi become the target but her daughter does also. Lives are changed and opinions altered and doubts are cast on who is telling the truth.

It is a very interesting read and one which escalates quickly to some very dark events. The writing is good and the characters have great depth and believability. I wondered why Summer was acting the way she was and the author ties that up so well at the reveal, I couldn’t wait to get to the ending to see how it would unfurl. Highly recommended to those who enjoy a twisty thriller.

The Doll's House is a stalker thriller. Naomi and her family just sold their flat for their dream house. Summer, the buyer of the flat, suddenly is everywhere Naomi is - enrolled her daughter in the same school as Naomi's daughter, in her parent friend group, and even showing up at her new home when she didn't give Summer the address. Naomi feels she is being watched and things are going missing from her home. Who is Summer and why is she inserting herself into Naomi's life so aggressively?

The first half of this book was a little on the slow side for me, it seemed a little repetitive, but it did keep me reading. But the second half had me hooked! Great twists and a good read for those who like stalker thrillers.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for ARC copy for review.

As Naomi sits in a prison cell, she recounts how everything went wrong in the past year. As Naomi and her husband finally sell their flat to move into their new home, it seems as if everything is perfect until she realizes same person that bought her flat is now stalking and trying to become her. With Summer invading essentially every part of Naomi's life, can Naomi figure out why and get her old life back?
I really enjoyed this thriller/mystery. It was an easy read but I felt myself wanting to DNF in the first half because it got too slow for me. The ending was a nice twist. Thank you NetGalley for the book.

I absolutely devoured this book in less than 24 hours. So so good.
Thank you NetGalley for letting me read this one

I got this book from NetGalley & it was on my shelf so I thought I’d open it just to see how it reads on the first page, like I do with most NetGalley books … well from that first page I could not put it down!

What a gripping psychological thriller this book is! It was such an addictive read & I just wanted to scream at the book, at all the people that wouldn’t believe Naomi about what was going on, but then I was also seconding guessing myself about whether Naomi was actually going crazy & Summer wasn’t doing anything wrong!

It was so full of suspense that you just had to keep turning those pages! The characters were well defined & the plot full of intrigue.
It was such a wonderful twisty read & if you’re a fan of thrillers I know this is a book for you.

It was my first Natasha Boydell but it definitely isn’t my last!

This book seemingly has a lot of secrets but I wasn’t interested in learning them.. This book took a lot of time of to get into but the slow burn wasn’t very interested. Was t my cup of tea.

4 stars

Naomi desperately wants to shift and hence when she gets a buyer for her house, she decides to sell without finding out much of the person. That's when problems for Naomi start.

The buyer Summer starts interfering in her life with such subtlety that everyone starts doubting Naomi. I loved Naomi's pov. You could feel her frustration and desperation as she tries to prove that it's all not in her head. The author did a brilliant job by mixing domesticity with lunacy. The prologue throws you off the game at the start. Every single character is well written and I can relate to how people can fall prey to manipulation. We see quite a lot of them in real life.

I do think that the book could have been shorter and that certain plot lines could have been avoided. Everything worked for me except the resolution. It felt a bit far fetched and hallmark - ish.


Overall I would highly recommend this book and the additional star is for the chillin epilogue.

I thank NetGalley and Boldwood books for this E-Arc and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Absolutely gripping. So many twists and turns. Love the way it could be left open for a second book.

Thank you Natasha Boydell, Boldwood books and Netgalley for the ARC

Thank you Netgalley, Boldwood Books and Natasha Boydell for this eArc of The Doll's House.

I've read a few of Natasha Boydell's books in the past and have really enjoyed her writing style and pacing of her books.

The Doll's House is a medium paced psychological thriller building into a faster pace as the narrative moved forward. Naomi, our main character who after selling her apartment as her family needs more space. Summer, who ends up in the apartment very quickly becomes close to Naomi, a little too close! Soon, Naomi notices 2 sides to Summer and her seemingly quiet daughter.

This book was so engaging and kept the flow and pace really well throughout the book. You have an idea of where it's going, but what does Summer really want with Naomi? The narrative definitely keeps you guessing. It's full of twists, manipulation and gaslighting. It made me doubt myself! I found the end result really satisfying.

4 .25 stars for story graph and rounded to 4 stars for other sites.

The Doll's House by Natasha Boydell is crammed with wonderful suspense and tension. Creepy anxiety crept in and I was instantly immersed in another world, one so electrically charged it sizzled. A thunderstorm could have been raging all around and I wouldn't have noticed. As a rabid thriller reader, this level of engagement is what I long for. A cracking good book.

Naomi and Oliver and their two young daughters, Bella and Freya, leave their beloved home they have grown out of into another larger one. It didn't seem that their house would sell until Summer showed serious interest and insisted on living there with her young daughter, Luna. A bit later, both families had moved. As the two women hit it off, Naomi recommended her girls' school to Summer who took her daughter there. Soon odd events began happening, things going missing here and there, a disturbing doll house, bullying and cliques at the girls' school and Summer dressing like Naomi. For some, Summer could do no wrong. Naomi's friends began deserting her, making her question her own sanity. Did they make the wrong decision in moving? It was one thing for adult women to cause angst but quite another when their daughters were involved. When things reached a breaking point, I felt the raw emotions and tension which hung like a thick and smothering blanket.

If you enjoy a disarming thriller you can zip through while feasting on the words, make it this one. Gorgeously written and wonderfully thought out.

My sincere thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for providing me with an early digital copy of this enticing novel.

The Dolls House by Natasha Boydell did not disappoint with the suspense in her latest novel. Psychological thrillers is my jam, I love this genre and have read many books in this category, because of that it has become harder for me to really get the impact of the thrill and excitement. That was not the case with this book.
This book gave me anxiety! But I am not complaining.

Besides giving me anxiety (in a good bookish way) this book was very fast paced. From the second chapter on it was full speed ahead, continuous action and no slowing down and no boring lulls.
Make sure you have a few hours to yourself to read because you will not be able to put the book down.

Naomi and her husband are selling their little house and upgrading to a bigger house now that they have children.
Summer is our crazy psycho lady that bought Naomi's old house. Summer doesn't waste time becoming the new Naomi. Summer enrolls her daughter into the same class as Naomi's daughter Freya is in. Then she shows up uninvited to the mom's group night out with her blond hair now the exact same brown color and style as Naomi. She becomes the center of attention and Naomi is pushed to the side. To make matters worse, Naomi's best friend in the group of moms now becomes Summers best friend and she takes Summers side when Naomi confides in her that Summer is stalking her and becoming her. The mom group doesn't take what Naomi seriously as they are all under Summers "spell" they tell Naomi that she is being crazy and don't believe her until.......

You will have to read the book to find out!
It will be worth it

Naomi quiere una casa más grande para su familia, por lo que pone a la venta su departamento, el cual lo compra Summer, quien es nueva en la ciudad. Al principio se hacen amigas, pero pronto Naomi se da cuenta de que hay algo raro en la nueva: se viste como ella, se hace amiga de sus amigos, coquetea con su esposo y empieza a esparcir mentiras sobre Naomi. Todo ocurre tan rápido que no puede hacer nada para evitar que todos le den la espalda, por lo que tendrá que investigar a Summer y demostrar que es una falsa.


Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.