Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
I definitely did not see the ending of this one coming at all.
A young girl disappears and everyone is a suspect. Things just don’t add up for the couples in this book and one by one secrets are revealed right up until the end.
Well written and has plenty of surprises throughout. I enjoyed this one a lot and highly recommend it.

Katie Sise delivers a gripping, character-driven thriller in You Must Be New Here, a novel that masterfully blends suburban suspense with the complexities of female friendship.

Sloane Thompson has built a seemingly stable life in Sycamore Glen, but after a decade in the community, she still feels like an outsider—until Harper Wilson moves in next door. Charismatic and uninhibited, Harper quickly draws Sloane into an intoxicating friendship that offers the closeness she’s been missing. But when Daisy’s trusted babysitter, Margaret, vanishes without a trace, the neighborhood’s idyllic facade starts to crumble, revealing secrets that some would do anything to keep buried.

Sise excels at crafting tension, both in the mystery of Margaret’s disappearance and in the shifting dynamics between Sloane, Harper, and those around them. The novel keeps the reader on edge, expertly layering suspicion and psychological unease as the truth unravels. Sloane is a compelling protagonist—flawed yet relatable—and her journey from loneliness to entanglement in something far darker is both gripping and deeply immersive.

With sharp twists, well-drawn characters, and an ending that lands perfectly, You Must Be New Here is an engrossing read that lingers long after the final page.

I really enjoyed this book. This was about friendship, secrets and a missing person. I liked that there was drama and suspense throughout. The writing was really well done and the characters really came to life. I will be reading the next book by Katie Sise!

This book kept me up late reading. It held my interest and kept me guessing, it took some twists and turns in a good way- I often find books try to hard and add wild twist, this was just right- enough to keep suspense but not enough to ruin the whole book with a new plot twist. I will be recommending this book to others. I also appreciate that this book looks at communication and relationships, so was a bit deeper than just a mystery. I will be reading more by Katie Sise.

These are the types of domestic thrillers I enjoy! Sise found a new fan in me. I enjoyed her writing style and how she crafted characters I was invested in. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

Katie Sise delivers a gripping, character-driven thriller in You Must Be New Here, a novel that masterfully blends suburban suspense with the complexities of female friendship.

Sloane Thompson has built a seemingly stable life in Sycamore Glen, but after a decade in the community, she still feels like an outsider—until Harper Wilson moves in next door. Charismatic and uninhibited, Harper quickly draws Sloane into an intoxicating friendship that offers the closeness she’s been missing. But when Daisy’s trusted babysitter, Margaret, vanishes without a trace, the neighborhood’s idyllic facade starts to crumble, revealing secrets that some would do anything to keep buried.

Sise excels at crafting tension, both in the mystery of Margaret’s disappearance and in the shifting dynamics between Sloane, Harper, and those around them. The novel keeps the reader on edge, expertly layering suspicion and psychological unease as the truth unravels. Sloane is a compelling protagonist—flawed yet relatable—and her journey from loneliness to entanglement in something far darker is both gripping and deeply immersive.

With sharp twists, well-drawn characters, and an ending that lands perfectly, You Must Be New Here is an engrossing read that lingers long after the final page.