Idk why but it seems like missing children or missing babysitter style books are on the rise. I loved this I really liked the developing friendship between the two moms but when everything started happening i didnt like the friendship as much. Super solid book I liked the plot and it kept me on my toes.

thank you net galley, little a publishing and katie sise for this arc.
this was my first experience with Katie Sise’s writing, i’m feeling a bit indifferent about it. i wouldn't say i was wowed, but i also wasn’t completely turned off. it left me in a sort of apathetic state.
if you decide to dive in, i’d strongly recommend checking out the content warnings first—there are a few sub-plots that could be quite heavy for some readers.
as for the pacing, it felt a bit sluggish for a while; the twists and turns only start to emerge around the 40% mark. with so many characters to keep track of, i found it challenging to stay engaged.
the plot, while undeniably familiar, revolves around the classic trope of a young woman going missing, and the suspicion immediately falls on someone's husband. i had already guessed the culprit long before reaching the book's conclusion. there were a few unexpected twists that caught me off guard and added a bit of excitement, but they didn’t quite elevate the overall story.
on a brighter note, i did appreciate the multiple points of view throughout the narrative. however, i found myself wishing for a deeper dive into the perspectives of the male characters. they were present in nearly every chapter, yet their voices felt underexplored. a richer exploration from their side could have added an intriguing layer to the story!
overall, it was an interesting read, but not one that left a lasting impression on me.

Thank you to Netgalley, Katie Sise, and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. This is my first Katie Sise book. The premise sounded great! Close neighbors, messy relationships, a missing babysitter? Sign me up. The execution, however, was kind of a let down. It took awhile for the pace to pick up. Like, not until almost 40% of the book. The twists I saw coming a mile away and the ending was meh. Check trigger warnings because this book went into a subject I didn’t see coming at all. I was ok with it but some may not be and I could see how it could be very uncomfortable. I look forward to giving this author another shot because the overall writing is good.

The set-up is intriguing, if unoriginal: a beautiful young girl goes missing in a tony suburb where everyone is (not so successfully) trying to hide their ennui and disaffection. We meet a trio of different woman who are all involved or implicated in a variety of ways, and try to untangle who did what or knew what or wanted what. The main problem: I didn’t like or care for any of those women, and felt that Sise’s tendency to make each of them feel SO different when viewed through other people’s eyes grating. Sure, this could be a feature, not a bug — who is the same person in their own mind and as viewed by others? — but the disconnect is far too strong. The Sloane whose perspective we read is entirely different than the Sloane that Clara sees. Thus, we never feel as if we know any of them. Paired with a pretty standard plot — albeit with some neat twists!! — it’s an otherwise ordinary outing.

I'll be honest: last year I read this author's previous novel and I wasn't impressed. And because I'm (nearly) always up for giving authors a second chance, I requested Sise's new novel to try her again.
And it didn't work so well for me, again. Once again, I liked the plot, the cast of characters in general, the mystery itself, but I do not clique with the writing. And that's personal.
I'm sure other readers will enjoy the writing and, consequently, the book as a whole.
Thank you, NetGalley and the publisher, for providing me with a free copy of this book.

The mystery/thriller aspect of the story starts a bit of the way into the book, but honestly I enjoyed the slow start to really develop the characters and the community. I could’ve seen the book going a few different ways, and though the way it ended wasn’t a surprise, it was well done. The epilogue felt clunky to me, the last few pages were all I really needed. Overall I would recommend You Must Be New Here and look forward to reading other Katie Sise books!

Thanks to #netgalley for the arc!

This is the first book I’ve read from Katie Sise and I enjoyed it. The story centers around a few families who live in close proximity are their lives are intertwined through their kids. A teenager goes missing and there are a few suspects among this small community . This was a solid mystery.

As I read this book, I had a bit of a hard time keeping track of whose husbands were really still husbands and which were ex-husbands or about-to-be ex-husbands. It seemed like each "couple" was living out an unusual relationship. The short chapters actually helped me keep up with the various characters as I was able to reorient fairly easily after just 2-3 pages.
I appreciated that this was a quick read and the brother-sister story was intriguing, if unfulfilled. The husband who routinely raped or otherwise had extra-martial sex and fathered neighborhood children with serious health problems seemed shallow and I really did not buy into the side story of his son and son's girlfriend going all-in to entrap him.
Overall, there was a lot going on in this book and yet it managed to feel shallow to me. There seemed to be several red herrings that were dropped into the narrative and never revisited - perhaps that was their role, distraction. But they didn't really add anything other than annoyance.

Loved this book! The twists just kept on coming it was an absolute page turner I couldn’t put it down I read this in a day!

Great book. Thank you for letting me read this in advance. I spent all day devouring every word. Five stars without a doubt.

DNF at 25%-The premise sounded intriguing and like the type of books that I enjoy. However, the characters just felt haughty and selfish. I found myself not connecting with them and not caring at all what was going on. The few pages about the spelling bee and the way it was written really turned me off. It felt like I was reading something different than all of the others who gave this one such positive praise. My opinion seems to be the minority here, so maybe give it a chance, it was just not for me.

An excellent read for any and all readers! Author comes at you with both barrels and knocks you out of your shoes! Great job fleshing out all the characters. I give this book FIVE stars! Definitely recommend!

Welcome to the messiest cul-de-sac in town! Full of nosy neighbors and fast friends, this fast paced suspense was a page turner!

I greatly enjoyed this novel. Set in tranquil Sycamore Glen, families come here to escape the chaos of New York City and to enjoy life in a safe, peaceful community. But even the suburbs have their share of dark secrets, hidden just below the placid surface.

Sloane is a divorced, former playwright, now the anxious mother of a young girl with severe health concerns. Luckily, she can count on responsible high school senior Margaret to help with babysitting. Feeling she hasn't formed strong friendships, Sloane is excited to meet the handsome, interesting couple that moves in next door : beautiful artist Harper and surgeon, Ben, and she is quickly drawn into their lives. PTA Queen Bee Clara also lives in the neighborhood, pulling the school community together with fundraisers and other activities while managing her picture-perfect family and homelife. But when Margaret doesn't show up one day to pick Sloane's daughter up at her bus stop, the veneer of perfection begins to peel away from this white-picket fence community, and long-buried secrets are revealed.

I enjoyed the multiple point of views in this novel, and learning about the complicated inner lives of these women. It was a twisty tale that made me care about the characters and turning the pages quickly to discover how the story develops. Highly recommended.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my copy - all thoughts are my own.

Wow Katie Sise!! Just WOW!! You Must Be New Here is an emotionally poignant tale about the love of family bonding together during rough times, friendship, infidelity, and narcissism. I was absolutely blown away by this book.! This is a book that you will want to race through, but at the same time you'll want to read slowly and savor it! I forced myself to put it down and walk away from it because I wanted it to last as long as possible.

This story is about several different families navigating through the ups and downs of their everyday lives. When a teenager goes missing, it sends them all into a tailspin, as they are all connected to her in a different way. Though they all have their own secrets and past traumas, they forge ahead together to figure out what happened to her.

Katie Sise has written an emotional and powerful story I won't soon forget. Her writing is articulate and smooth making it easy to sink deep into the story. It is told from the multiple perspectives of many of the characters, giving them depth and realness. I one thousand percent recommend this book to any domestic suspense lovers.

Thanks to Netgalley and Little A for the advanced copy

Sloane and her young daughter, Daisy, are excited when new neighbors move in on their secluded street. Harper and Ben Wilson are friendly and accomplished and Harper and Sloan become close almost right away. But right after they arrive, something horrible happens – Daisy’s babysitter, Margaret, disappears. She had just been accepted to Princeton and is incredibly trustworthy and dependable so there’s no doubt she didn’t just take off. Everyone’s terribly concerned, including her boyfriend’s mother Clara, another main character in this story. She’s the picture of a PTA-perfect parent and always asks Sloane to volunteer, much to Sloan’s chagrin. But with Margaret’s disappearance, all pettiness is shoved aside as the close friends and neighbors band together to search for her. Dark truths are soon revealed and everyone fears the worst. Will one of them be next?

One aspect that I really liked about the story was how Sloane and her ex-husband still get along and even go to parent events together for Daisy. Most authors paint exes as bitter and antagonistic but nowadays there are plenty of relationships that can continue platonically just fine. And I loved how the subplot with Clara and Marlow showed each side of the story as it appeared to them, and when they finally communicated, how they realized they should have just talked it out in the first place.

This was another great story by this author and one you shouldn’t pass by!

I rarely wish or think a book should have been longer, but this mystery/thriller was so interesting that I wanted more. The characters were people I wanted to know more about, and the female friendships were heartwarming. I think the insidiousness of realizing that you never really know some people was well written, and the theme of predators in society was perfectly stated.

Thank you, NetGalley and ‎Little A, for the early read in exchange for my honest review.

Sloane Thompson is a mom to Daisy, attends school events and has a friendly relationship with her ex. But after a decade in their picture-perfect town, she's never found a true friend - until new neighbors Harper and Ben Wilson move in next door. Their arrival appears to fill a void... until Daisy's babysitter, Margaret, disappears. The whole community, including Margaret's boyfriend's mom, Clara, starts searching. Secrets come out, and everyone is left wondering what happened to Margaret and who's next.

'You Must Be New Here' was my first book by Katie Sise, and I was hooked from the very first chapter! Sise kept me guessing throughout the book, even though I had a few theories. I loved the short chapters and how manageable the dual POVs were - they made the story easy to follow. What set this book apart was that it went beyond a straightforward mystery. It explored communication and relationships interestingly, which made it a much deeper read. If you enjoy psychological thrillers or domestic dramas, you'll love 'You Must Be New Here.' I highly recommend it!

I'm a big fan of the suspense genre, and it can get really tired and formulaic, especially in the wrong hands. Thankfully, that is not the case with Katie Sise's _You Must Be New Here_. Yes, there are red herrings, but it's not entirely obvious in the moment what they are. (Or, more like there are so many possibilities well into the book that you can't be sure which are the red herrings and which are valid options.) Twists and turns abound, and many legitimately take the reader by surprise - not as common an event as one might expect in this type of book.

The pace was great for the majority of the book, and then it seemed the author was running out of pages and kindof wrapped things up quickly. There was also one continuity error that jolted me outside the story completely - hopefully it will be fixed before the book goes to print.

Overall, though, a more than solid read, even for those suspense readers who have already seen it all. 5/5 - recommend.

This was a great thriller, from an author I haven’t yet read. I enjoyed the interwoven stories of the various neighbors, with an unexpected conclusion. You can’t ask for much more from this genre! I plan to look for more books from this author.