This was a slow burner read, that starts off slowly, and doesn't let go until the very end. It was well written and I can't wait for the next book by this author. Recommended.

I really didn’t get along with this book. I found the characters truly awful and in turn I couldn’t care less what happened to them.

Maybe this was the intention of the author but for me they were conceited liars and very unlikeable.

DNF - 25%

Interesting & well written, with a good premise is but the characters are all totally ridiculous (unbelievable decisions) though & I didn't care for any of them (apart from the children).

& it seemed a bit long-winded to me but there is a satisfying ending.

As much as I wanted to enjoy this, it just was not for me. I don't think I'll ever enjoy reading about characters from affluent areas who treat their children as fashion accessories, who battle each other daily to see who is the better mother (hint: it's none of them, they're all awful and care more about jazzercise and wine than about their children), and who are so obsessed with oneupmanship that they literally become so needy and bitchy. There are about 20 chapters of just... banal WhatsApp conversation between these awful characters that I truly hated reading. The pacing didn't work for this book either - there's supposed to be this big secret that Sarah (our dreadful, whiny protagonist) finds out about Ella (little miss perfect) and I simply didn't care to know what it was. This was absolutely not something for me.

A perfect, easy thriller for a bit of fast/paced escapism. You know what you’re settling in for with this novel, but somehow that makes the thrill all the more enjoyable.

I really enjoyed this book. I found myself really invested in the characters and it was a really enjoyable story that kept me engrossed throughout. Definitely worth a read.

Bit of a slow burner but once it got going it was fab....I really enjoyed it and liked the characters, been a mum myself the cliques were very relatable 😂 few twists and turns and overall a good read, I’d defo recommend to others!

A really good read. Set around a group of school mum's who are involved in each other's lives but when one of their children has an accident it results in many secrets coming out, and the truth not being revealed. Lots of twists and a good mix of characters and a real page Turner. I loved it

This was a review copy of The Fallout.

The book centres heavily on the motherhood and its pressures - something which I could relate to myself having met my fair share of perfect mothers who make you doubt your own actions.

When Sarah is looking after Liza's little boy she takes her eyes off him for a second and he is in an accident where he is badly injured. She is faced with a decision - to tell Liza the truth and risk ruining their friendship forever, or to lie.

The story line of The Fallout is a bit far fetched at times, and I have to be honest I didn't find myself liking any of the characters which made this quite a difficult read. There were a few twists throughout, but none of them really shocked me. Whilst the bitchiness./ clique nature of the Perfect Mum Brigade was something I could relate to; I found this a slow burn overall.

Was unable to get through this book, I couldn't gel with the characters or the plot.
It all seemed a bit too unbelievable for me, it didn't feel 'real', given that it isn't a fantasy genre it shouldn't feel that way.

Just felt it was a bit too dramatic at times and left me feeling detached from the main character. An ok read but not one of my favourites.

This wasn't booked I really enjoyed but I think it was just me and not the actual book.

I think the charaters were good tho.

Thank you Netgalley for the chance to read this book in exchange for an honest review. An interesting novel by a new author in my personal reading-sphere! I am sure others would enjoy it too. Good character portrayls, descriptive setting and gripping plot.

A domestic-ish thriller, I usually like to listen to this kind of books as audiobooks rather than read them, but I did like this tale from Rebecca Thornton.
I found it quite compelling and the characters were at times infuriating but facing dilemmas that you think - what would I do in that situation?! Psychologically interesting stuff!

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for letting me read an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Struggled with this to start with but really in depth story and enjoyed it in the end. Liza and Sarah are very much like the friendship group I have and the PTA messages goes to show that that sort of thing happens the world over. Something I need to realise myself at times!

I found the book to be enjoyable, however it didn’t do anything particularly new. It was clear not all was as it seems but when truths were revealed, they didn’t shock me. It felt a little stretched and I didn’t fully see Sarah’s point of view.

The added article and WhatsApp’s were a nice touch too, they broke things up.

This book for me was a struggle to get through. I found it quite confusing and at times didn’t know what was going on,

I struggled to keep track of the story and found the characters unlikeable. Overall an ok read. I wouldn’t purchase this book.

I very much enjoyed this book. It has a good story and excellent main characters. I would definately recommend this book.

The Fallout is a story about the pressures of motherhood, the judgement that surrounds our parenting and the danger of secrets.

Liza and Sarah have both been through a lot. They are best friends. But when Liza's son Jack has an accident at soft play, their friendship is tested as never before. Add to the mix, yummy Mummy Ella Bradby and tensions are running high. Everyone has an opinion about what happened, and they're not afraid to share it in bitchy Whatsapp groups.

Reminiscent of Liane Moriarty's writing, we soon discover that everyone hides a secret in this deliciously dark tale. Will the truth ever come out? Will Liza and Sarah be able to salvage their friendship? And does Ella have her own agenda?