Many thanks to NetGalley, St Martin's Press Minotaur Books, and Macmillan Audio for gifting me both a digital and audio ARC of the debut novel by Melissa Adelman and wonderfully narrated by Hillary Huber and Sarah Hollis - 4.5 stars!
Alexis and her husband Sam go beyond their means to buy a neglected house in the best neighborhood in a DC suburb. They have a toddler, Alexis is pregnant, and they convinced the nanny to move in as well. The neighbors seem welcoming, especially Blair and Teddy. But when Teddy's body is found on the banks of the Potomac, fear runs through the neighborhood. Alexis starts seeing people in the yard, and rumors are flying around.
I love a juicy neighborhood story and this one fit the bill. As long as you are willing to overlook a bit of men bashing (not a likable one in the bunch!) and a bit of an over-the-top twist, it's a book that is tough to put down. The story is told from the POV of both Alexis and Blair, and both are keeping secrets about their pasts. And those twists - you'll never see some of them coming! It's a great escape book and I can't wait to read more from this author!
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