the setup…
It begins with a November bonfire night where a woman wakes to find herself tied up and in the center of the bonfire. She doesn’t know how she got there but when her phone rings, she’s able to engage through the device in her ear. The voice on the other end, who she recognizes, answers her question of why…”You killed me first.” Now we go back to the preceding months and figure out how she got there.
the heart of the story…
Welcome to the neighborhood! There’s Margot, a former pop star whose fame fizzled in disgrace and who’s married to Nicu, a Romanian professional dancer. She’s rather loathsome but you can’t help but appreciate her snarky wit. Next is Anna, a jewelry maker married to Drew, a delivery man. She’s rather dull but seemingly talented and kind. Lastly is the sophisticated Liv who’s just moved into the neighborhood from London. She and her husband Brandon are raising twins and she’s opening a yoga studio. On the surface, these women seem pretty harmless and we get all three’s points of view. All have serious secrets, some even deadly. My neck got sore from the whiplash coming from the revelations surfacing around every corner! And who ends up in that bonfire?
the narration…
There’s a full cast (eight) led by Elizabeth Knowelden, Moira Quirk and Clare Corbett and they made this story zing! All made you believe their characters and gave outstanding performances.
the bottom line…
There’s a whiff of Wisteria Lane with a Big Little Lies vibe and all the crazy sauce that comes with it. It’s way over the top because it’s supposed to be and you’ll never get your balance. Nothing predictable here so just take the rollercoaster ride and hold on until the end. Loved it!
Book Info
- Release Date: March 4, 2025
- Narrators: Elizabeth Knowelden, Moira Quirk, Clare Corbett, Deepa Samuel, Fajer Al-Kaisi, Steve West, Gail Shalan & Rachael Beresford
- Audio Length: 9 hours, 44 minutes
- Publisher: Brilliance Audio
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Fab review, Jo, glad you loved it!
Thanks, Nicki💜
I’m definitely intrigued with your review Jonetta!
Thanks, Jodie💜 Go for it!
Great review, Jo, I may end up listening to the audiobook instead of reading the ebook!
Thanks, Kelly💜 Listen to that sample and you’ll know from that.
I’m very tempted!
Great review! I am a fan of Elizabeth Knowelden.
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Thanks, Anne💜 She was great!
So glad you liked it. I was not a fan. Maybe listening was a better experience than reading it. Nice review, Jo!
Thanks, Marialyce💜 I was also in the mood for this kind of story. The narrators elevated the experience.
I’ve just finished this one, it’s great isn’t it, I loved it? Fab review xxx
Thank you, Sarah💜 Glad you enjoyed it, too!
Fantastic review, Jo. Adding to my library list. 💖📚
Thank you, Sandy💜 Hope you enjoy it, too.
Fab review! The full cast audio sounds fantastic. xx
Thank you, Yvo💜 I loved it.
I love hearing that you loved it. I love his books and his twists but still need to get to this one! Fab review!!
Thank you, Inge💜 You won’t be disappointed!
Great review, Jo. A full cast always makes me enjoy the audiobook more. I do enjoy a good rollercoaster ride, as long as I’m in the mood.
Thanks, Carla💜 It just made this even more interesting.