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A young woman, Corrinne, loves her partner and they are trying to have a baby. It has been a rough go of it, but they try various methods to have a child. Her sister, Ashley, has her own issues. A cheating partner and overall stressful life. Their father passed away a year ago and both of them still mourn his passing.
As both women struggle with their lives, strange things start to happen.
Suddenly, small furniture starts to appear on the doorstep. It is from Corrinne and Ashley's childhood. Doll furniture similar to what their father had made for them when they were kids. Who is doing this and why? What dark secrets are hidden and why is someone doing this now.
The novel goes back and forth in time and this helps the reader understand the characters, their childhood, and why they grieve for their father.
Good debut.

I received an ARC from NetGalley to read and review. The below is my honest, unbiased opinion. Thank you, Phoebe Morgan, the publisher, and NetGalley, for allowing me to review.

THE DOLL HOUSE by Phoebe Morgan is a fantastic thriller novel. The story follows the relationship between two sisters: Corinne and Ashley. Corrine and her boyfriend, Dominic, have been trying to get pregnant, even using IVF, without success. Her sister, Ashley, is marred with three kids. One day, pieces of a doll house begin to appear on Corrine's porch, revealing that someone has been inside her house, watching her, her family, and their struggles.

Like many thrillers, this book is told in dual POV, split evenly between Corrine, Ashley, Dominic, and a mystery character. Unlike many thrillers, this one kept me guessing until the very end, and I have to give major props to Morgan for that. Her writing was also quite captivating; I could really see what was going on and feel the stress, paranoia, and panic these characters were feeling. Kudos, Morgan! Overall, this was a great thriller that I highly recommend!

Corinne has been struggling to have a baby for quite some time and attempt after attempt at IVF have not brought her any closer to her dream of becoming a mother. As she begins yet another try Corinne finds a piece of an old doll house that she and her sister had as children and believes that this may be a sign that it’s her turn to become a mother.

Ashley is Corinne’s sister and from the outside she has the perfect life that Corinne wishes to have someday. But Ashley’s life is far from perfect, her husband is always away at work, her teen is testing the limits and getting into more and more trouble and even her baby has begun to have night terrors. Ashley however wasn’t too concerned over the dollhouse when Corinne brings it up but as more pieces arrive Corinne begins to worry just where they are coming from.

The Doll House by Phoebe Morgan is a psychological thriller that is told form different points of view during the story. I personally found this one to be a very slow paced read as it reminded me a lot of another romantic suspense story that I read recently that featured the main character finding things in their home and that one had a lot more action and moved a lot quicker than this one.

However, even with the slow pace and build up of the story within these pages I couldn’t help but be curious as to where the author was taking the story so it still had the pages turning with the intrigue. I had a few guesses along the way and sort of hit one but with a few little twists here and there I think the story worked itself out rather well in the end. Would recommend checking this one out to the fans of psychological thrillers.

I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.

Creepy and intriguing but there was way too much description - I felt like about 50% of sentences were just repeating things that had already been said.

Oh my, Oh my, what a fantastic read The Doll House turned out to be, I loved every page of this dark and intense psychological thriller. Steeped in malice with a constant nagging sense of unease I literally couldn't put this book down, and read it in just under twenty four hours. I must mention this is Phoebe Morgan’s debut novel, which I was really surprised at, I'm convinced The Doll House will be a book everyone will be talking about, and I'm sure we will be hearing a lot more about this very talented author. The Doll House is a story of family secrets, lies and revenge, and one that makes for a thrilling read.

Corinne and Ashley are two sisters, grieving the death of their beloved father, but they are also battling problems in their home life's. Ashley is a mother of three children and fraught with worry that her increasingly distant husband James is having an affair. Corinne is in a long term relationship with Dominic and desperate to start a family by undergoing another round of IVF. Strange things keep happening to the two sisters anonymous phone calls, objects left in their homes from the dolls house, built for them by their father. Someone is watching the sisters the whys? and who? are expertly revealed layer by layer making for a riveting read.


There is so much I could say about this book, but it's definitely one the “less you know about it the better”. Phoebe Morgan has created some fabulous characters, each one well is well depicted and I found myself sympathetic to Corrine and Ashley plight. From the start The Doll House you get a sense of foreboding which grows as the story progresses. Told from the sisters view POV you sense their fear, the author manages to alternate between chapters seamlessly which is always a plus. There are also chapters from an unknown person and it was these chapters that sent shivers down my spine, and made this book all the more intriguing.

The Doll House is definitely going on my top reads of 2017 it's dark, atmospheric and made for a gripping read. I think what I liked about this book so much was the author's ability to keep the reader guessing right up until the end, at one point I applauded myself as I thought I had worked it all out, but I was so Wrong I'm pleased to say, as for the ending sheer brilliance! Would I recommend this book? It's a HUGE “Yes” I can't recommend this book highly enough, and me? I can't wait to read the author's next book.

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What an amazing read. This book had me guessing right from the start who the flashbacks were about, and I didn't guess right even at the end. A gripping read where each chapter had the different characters telling there part of the story, each with there own issues and mysteries to solve. Really gripping read!

This is an OH. MY. GOD. jaw-dropper of a book, with a tantalisingly slow burn which turns into a pretty explosive finale.
Gushing as that may sound (because it is) I loved this book from the moment i started reading - perhaps for no other reason that when I was a little girl my most favourite toys of all - the one's I would spend hours and hours playing with - were my dolls' houses. They weren't fancy handmade ones, as in this book - one was a Caroline's Home and the other a Sindy House - but they were my most prized possessions.
So the premise of little items from these most beloved of toys showing up, rather menacingly, in a grown woman's life had me sold from the start.
But there is so much more to this book - as it follows the lives of sisters Corinne (she who receives the dolls house pieces) and her older sister Ashley - in the run up to the first anniversary of their father's death.
There is domestic stress, fertility issues, financial worries - and that's not to mention the very raw grief the girls are experiencing - it would be enough to drive anyone mad.
Which is exactly what Corinne's nearest and dearest (her beloved boyfriend Dominic) fears is happening to his fragile girlfriend.
But of course it is more complicated than that - someone is playing a game behind the scenes - meticulously watching the sisters (as she has done for years) and biding her time until she can reveal the secrets of her own and claim what is rightfully hers.
With a lot of psych thrillers it's a difficult balance reviewing a book and it's strengths without revealing some of the twists and turns. What I can say is that is that this book doesn't just twist and turn - it leads the reader to a point where they simply don't know who to trust in the book - and even to question whether or not, perhaps. Corinne is reacting to too much stress in her life as she undergoes her fourth round of IVF in the hope of conceiving a much wanted baby.
But more than that twists and turns - this book is beautifully written - it creates such a sense of place, such a claustrophobic feeling in its pages that I found I had to keep reading and reading and do nothing else until I found out exactly what was going on.
When I turned the last page, I wanted more - while acknowledging the book finishes in the most perfect way.

This is one for book club discussions and I have no hesitation at all in recommending it as one of the strongest thrillers I have read this year. It is simply brilliant.

Wow this was such an engaging psychological thriller that is easily going on my favorites list for the year! Corinne and her boyfriend Dominic have been struggling to have a baby (this part just hit close to home). She begins getting pieces of a doll house that she and her older sister Ashley has when they were younger. At first Corinne believes this a sign she will be pregnant soon, but then as the pieces become more similar to the one they had, she starts feeling paranoid.

Ashley's life also looks picture perfect from the outside, a loving husband, three kids, and all that jazz, but like her sister, she has secrets. Her husband is often working late, her teenage daughter is becoming a teen terror, and even her baby is suffering from nightmares.

This is an AMAZING debut that weaves family secrets into two sisters daily lives. I was so tense during certain chapters because you had no clue what was going to happen. I had a hunch about who was behind it all, and even though I was right, this was still a page turner! I can't wait to read more from this author!

Great book! Looking forward to reading more by this author! Highly recommend!

The dolls house, was an interesting read, and it's a good story, which built up the suspense slowly, it follows the story of Corinne, a young lady who has a seemingly idyllic life but beneath the surface she is mourning the death of her father and her failure to get pregnant, and then she starts finding little gifts of items from a dolls house her dad made her and her sister when they were little, so who,is leaving them for her ? A story of entwining stories which all call comes together at the end.

This was such a good story. So engaging and atmospheric, i found myself thoroughly creeped out many times when i was reading. The characters were well written and i was easily pulled into the story.

This was a thrilling ride. The mystery got off to a fast start and continued until the final pages. Corinne is a great protagonist because she is both relatable and interesting. I felt invested in her journey and this book made me scared of what was going to happen to her. Overall, this was a very satisfying mystery.

The Doll House is the debut novel by Phoebe Morgan. It is atmospheric, dark and unsettling in places, perfect for fans of Clare Mackintosh and Tammy Cohen. If you're a fan of psychological thrillers and if you're a fan of stories about sisters, you must read this.

Corinne and her husband Dominic are desperate for a baby. They have been trying for a few years to get pregnant and they are just about to embark on their fourth round of IVF treatment which could be their last hope. Corinne's sister, Ashley is fraught with worry that her partner maybe having an affair; her daughter Lucy is beginning to distance herself and now Ashley is receiving strange phone calls from an anonymous caller. Meanwhile, Corinne is starting to find objects that she believes come from the doll house her father built for her and her sister. Is someone stalking their family and if they are what do they want?

The Doll House was a gripping read. Phoebe's writing draws you into the story and keeps you hooked. I genuinely cared about her character's whilst I was reading. When Corinne was trying for a baby, I actually felt myself go tense when she was taking the pregnancy test which is the sign of great writing, Morgan's prose makes you want to read on and you won't be able to stop until you have turned the final page. I also really felt for Ashley as she battled to keep her daughter from slipping away from them and when it seemed that her world was toppling in on her.

Phoebe also introduces us to a mystery character who's viewpoint the book is also told from. Phoebe creates a great sense of mystery here and she had me wondering who this person was in connection to Corinne and Ashley.

The ending of this book was brilliant, I thought I had it worked out what was going to happen but Phoebe managed to totally surprise me. Her writing had me gripping the end of my seat and I couldn't turn the pages fast enough, You won't be forgetting this one in a hurry.

A really enjoyable read. Phoebe Morgan is a talent to watch and I'll be keeping an eye out to see what she does next. Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a copy to read.

Really enthralling. Very well constructed, kept the reader guessing until the very end. Portrays people with mental illness as very focused on what outcome they want. It shows how retribution doesn't have to be instant and how prolonged psychological attacks can have major impact on innocent people. Would highly recommend.

Corrinne and Ashley are sisters who are still grieving the loss of their father. As the one year anniversary of his death approaches, strange and ominous things start happening in both their lives. Ashley is getting crank calls, and Corrinne has reason to believe someone has been sneaking into her home. Corinne's boyfriend thinks it's just stress, between the death of her father and their failed attempts at IVF. Ashley has her own troubles, what with her husband supposedly "working" some very long hours. Each of the sisters want to avoid overly upsetting the other instead of confiding much in each other. The complexity of the relationships between the sisters and with their significant others felt so real. I never knew who to trust from one minute to the next.
Meanwhile someone has been watching the sisters from afar but they are no longer satisfied with just observing the life they think should have been theirs, they want revenge.
I would not have guessed this to be a debut novel, it was a most impressive psychological thriller, full of suspense and family drama.

Thanks to Netgalley for my copy.

Corinne and Ashley are sisters still grieving nearly a year after the death of their beloved father. Ashley is a mother of three children and an increasingly distant husband James. Corinne is in a long term relationship with Dominic and is undergoing another round of IVF. Both sisters are dealing with different issues leaving them a little paranoid and emotionally strung out.

This book alternates between the "Here" and "Then" Who is the mysterious voice behind the then chapters? Morgan kept me engrossed throughout the book and I especially loved the flashbacks. Although I did figure out who was responsible for those chapters it really didn't detract from my enjoyment of this novel. The only small criticism I have is there is a little too much repetition in places.

Overall a very well written twisty psychological story. Will definitely look out for more by this author.

You shouldn't read this book unless you want to give up everything else in your life until you are finished with it. It really is that good.

From the beginning, you are aware that there is something strange going on with Corinne and her sister, Ashley, but you don't know quite what. As the story progresses, you glimpse the past and things begin to make sense, but only just. This story is told from different points of view, but instead of making it confusing for the reader, I thought it added to the overall atmosphere and feeling that not everything is what it seems.

I liked the way the author used a red herring or two in order to throw the reader off the trail. I figured out who was responsible before the halfway mark of the book, but it didn't matter because in the end it didn't go the way I expected it to. Knowing who did what was only half the excitement.

All of the unimportant things in life--you know--like eating, sleeping and bathroom breaks were shoved to the side while I read this compelling book. I could not stop turning the pages. Yep. I loved it. I suspect you will, too.

This review is based on a complimentary copy from the publisher, provided through Netgalley. All opinions are my own.

I received this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion. The tile and cover drew me into this book and I ended up really enjoying. I liked how the chapters jumped back and forth between characters and you could know what each was thinking and feeling. I felt like all the characters didn't give Corrine enough credit and treated her too gently. I wish there were more possibilities of "who did it' to choose from as there were really only two characters in the book that you had to guess between. No spoilers involved but I think the ending was decent, but the last part was kind of unbelievable they she could just walk away. Overall, it was a good read and I'd really enjoy reading more from this author and publisher.

Was drawn to the book by the cover. The description sounded great. Im glad to say I was not disappointed. It was well written. Fast passed to keep your interest. It pulls you in as all good thrillers do. Fantastic read and highly recommended