Nicole Trope is one of the queens of domestic thrillers. While this might not be my favorite of hers as the plot twist was not as twisty as they usually are but this is another great, quick, mysterious read.

Welcome to West Street by Nicole Trope

Amanda fled from her abusive husband, Mike, with her two children, eleven-year-old Jordan and nine-year-old Kiera. She rented a house on West Street soon meeting her neighbours, Caroline, Mary and Gemma. Everyone is so friendly; Caroline even comes over to welcome them with a homemade chocolate cake and an invite for a cup of tea. But Amanda cannot relax or feel safe because her son, Jordan does not understand why they had to leave their family home and is constantly screaming abuse at Amanda and talking disrespectfully to her.

Amanda feels like she has not left the abuse behind but as bought it with her.

I would like to thank Net Galley and Bookouture for a copy of this eBook in exchange for an honest review.

An enjoyable, fast paced read. I liked the setting and the characters are well developed and authentic. The storyline is good but predictable at times and definitely a little far fetched. That said, I enjoyed the ending and overall the book is very engaging.

I have read other books by Nicole Trope and loved them, so I was excited to read Welcome To West Street. Unfortunately this was a miss for me. The story line wasn’t what I expected based on the summary and I couldn’t get into it. I try to put myself in each character when reading, especially when it comes to parenting, and I was so over the annoying, unruly child trope (why are you not parenting your kid?). The main characters son was so unlikeable, I wanted to skip over any part that he was in (I did not, which just annoyed me more). I felt like I was reading something out of a Golden Girls episode and the characters just didn’t sit well with me.

I really wanted to like this one as I’ve just enjoyed another novel by this author, but unfortunately, this one wasn’t for me. I found it to be very predictable (even though I’m not usually great at guessing the twist!) and the narration and dialogue felt somewhat unnatural.

The story progressed at a rapid pace and short chapters kept me turning pages. I didn’t trust a single person in this book, and I do love when there are multiple shady characters! While reading I got the impression there were a couple of different paths the story could have taken (I just so happened to guess most of it correctly).

If you’re a fan of fast paced domestic thrillers and love an unhinged character you might enjoy this! It would be perfect for a holiday or beach read as it wasn’t too long and was easy to read.

Welcome to West Street by Nicole Trope.

5⭐️

The story follows a single mom escaping her abusive husband with her too kids when she moves onto West Street. She immediately notices the neighbors are always lurking nearby when her son goes missing she’s afraid her husband has kidnapped him to get back at her. When her husband is found dead, she begins to suspect her mee neighbors know more than they’re letting on.

I love to read anything by Nicole Trope and this is another wonderful book to add to my collection

As always, a new psychology thriller by Nicole Trope is always on my read list, as Nicole delivers a compelling read full of drama, mystery and a few unexpected plot twists. Main character Amanda, is escaping her abusive husband and moves into West street with her young children. A seemingly quiet and peaceful street. But is it really? Neighbours Caroline, Mary, and Gemma have a few secrets of their own. A book that you keep on turning the pages until the end.

So now my mind is thinking about the characters Caroline, Gemma and Amanda thanks to the crazy and twisted book called "Welcome To West Street"

This was a fast paced thriller. I was captivated from beginning to end. All I I wanted to do was keep reading to find out how it was going to end.

The ending was not what I was expecting but this is typical for a Nicole Trope story

Thank you Bookouture and Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own and isn't influenced by anyone else

Welcome to West Street by Nicole Trope is an engaging psychological thriller that, while not quite as gripping as some of her previous works, still managed to keep me turning the pages.

The pacing is solid, and while I found certain twists predictable, Trope still manages to create moments that caught me off guard. The character development is somewhat uneven, and while there are characters you feel for, there’s also a bit of emotional distance, which makes it harder to become fully invested in their fates.

That being said, Welcome to West Street still has enough suspense to keep you hooked, and the sense of mystery unfolds well throughout the novel. It may not have the same lasting impact as her other works, but it’s still a worthwhile read for fans of psychological thrillers looking for a quick and suspenseful story.

Nicole Trope has done it again! This was a fast paced, full of twists thriller. This book roped me in from beginning to end. Some of the characters were pretty creepy, but interesting. I just wanted to keep reading to find out how it was going to end. The ending was not what I was expecting!
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for this ARC!

*3.5 stars*

The very old saying “Beware of Greeks bearing gifts” seems to be what the following was created for!

Amanda was welcomed to West Street with a gracious smile and a freshly baked Chocolate cake. Behind the gracious smile was Caroline, an elderly woman who thought it her duty to welcome new comers. However, Caroline, (curtain twitcher extraordinaire) isn’t quite what she appears to be, and Amanda will have reason to wish she’d never set foot in West Street.

Amanda doesn’t really want to be in West Street at all, she’s walked out on her abusive husband Mike, while he was away on business in China. The home she left was beautiful. West Street is a dump, destined to be razed to the ground in six months, but it’ll do for now. Her kids, Jordan and Kiera can’t understand why they’ve had to leave their home and friends behind, and 11 year old Jordan takes it particularly badly, venting his anger towards his mum. However, no one knows about an anonymous text Amanda received, you know the kind “You don’t know me but”…….

The characters in West Street evoke little sympathy, they’re a strange bunch, and have some serious problems, not to mention dark secrets. However, I did enjoy the crazy journey, wondering exactly where it was going.

This is an engrossing page turner with striking imagery and breakneck twists. The author has a crisp writing style which guides readers through this layered and innovative thriller. It was a treat to read.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Wow! The amazing Nicole Trope does it again! I totally enjoyed this creepy, addictive thriller. The characters were fantastic and kept me flipping pages long past my bedtime. I literally felt like a part of this story. A thrill ride from beginning to end. What a creep fest!! Big 5 stars from me.
Thank you NetGalley, Nicole Trope and Bookouture for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for this ARC. It was my first one and it didn't disappoint.

I read it from start to finish in less than 24 hours!! It had me gripped. I always love a twist or 3 and this didn't fail on that front. Although I did suspect one of the twists fairly early on, I was still shocked when the truth came to light.

I will definitely be reading more by this author.

I would like to thank the publisher, author and NetGalley for allowing me to read an advanced copy of*Welcome to West Street*:

This story is full of intrigue and kept me interested with the twists and turns so much that i read it all in one night! The book tells the story of Amanda, Caroline, and Amanda's children. Amanda is a mother who moves to West Street with her two children, seeking safety and anonymity. She has a mysterious past and is very protective of her children. Amanda is trying to start fresh but is haunted by her secrets. Caroline is Amanda's nosy neighbour who is very curious about the new family on the street. She likes to keep an eye on everything happening in the neighbourhood and is determined to uncover Amanda's secrets. Caroline appears friendly but has her own hidden motives.

- **Amanda has a son and a daughter. The son is struggling with the move and refuses to speak, which indicates he might be dealing with trauma or emotional issues, her daughter is trying to adapt to the move and new environment while missing her friends. These are the characters that drive the plot forward, creating tension and intrigue as their secrets and true intentions are gradually revealed. Amanda has her secrets and her past catches up with her, revealing why she moved to West Street and what she is running from; Caroline's secrets and motives for her character are gradually uncovered as the story progresses

This story has so much intrigue and the story runs around the following plot; someone in the neighbourhood goes missing, creating tension and suspicion among the residents. A character is taken away in handcuffs, which adds to the mystery and drama. The story culminates in a shocking death, which ties together the various secrets and plotlines which kept me intrigued and up reading the book until i finished it. It was a thrilling read and very unpredictable which kept me guessing and reading to the very end. I highly recommend this book!

The first 70% was great. I was gripped and could not put the book down. The last 30% was a ridiculous car crash of an ending. I couldn't believe what I was reading. Ok, I realise this is a story, and anything can happen, but this wasn't believable in any way. Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read this as an ARC.

women. I would have liked to see more involvement with Mike. The author made him out to be so bad and threaten her but he really didn’t do much in the present of the book. It was a short, quick read though.

Another great read from this author, full of suspense and lies with interesting characters.

It was extremely well written with an intriguing storyline that held my interest from the beginning until the end.

Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for this ARC with a surprisingly great end and I can thoroughly recommend this book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for this ARC.

West Street is a quiet, peaceful cul-de-sac in an Australian suburb. Unfortunately it doesn't stay like that for very long after Amanda moves into a run-down six-months let with her young children Kiera and Jordan. She is on the run from her abusive husband Mike but Jordan is very unhappy about the situation and behaves like a little monster, shouting and swearing all day long, even during late-night video gaming sessions.

Her curtain-twitching neighbours Caroline, Gemma and Mary who have welcomed her with cake, are not happy about the situation. While they understand Amanda's position, they have all escaped domestic abuse themselves and just want to live a quiet life with nice neighbours, protecting their carefully guarded secrets. So they take drastic measures and life on West Street will never be the same again.

The story is told in three POVs: Amanda, Caroline, and, interestingly, 11 year old Jordan. The action in this female-driven domestic suspense thriller is fast-paced and there are plenty of twists to keep the reader occupied. The moral of the story is: choose your neighbours carefully! If you liked Desperate Housewives, you'll love this. But next time, don't end the actual book at 84%, please!

WELCOME TO WEST STREET BY NICOLE TROPE.
Release date set for the 22nd of April 2025.
This woman knows how to write amazing thrillers.
Page turner, suspenseful and intriguing.
Great characters.
I've read a fair few books by this author and she never disappoints.