Daisy Harrap looks on longingly at her perfect neighbours, the Kelleways. Winnie and Bernie are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary but what secrets are the family hiding from the wider world...?
All Good Things is a domestic and family drama about two neighbouring families set in the UK
Poor Daisy has an upsetting homelife. Her mother has depression and her father is trying his best to make ends meet. Her neighbours project an image of being the perfect family. Daisy is desperately in love with their grandson Cass despite rarely speaking to him. She envies Cass' parents for being so dynamic compared to her own.
But the Kelleway family is keeping secrets from each other and the whole world. I did guess some twists but not all! One really blew my socks off as I wasn't expecting it at all! Lawrence flashes the cash but his finances are not great. Dom and Cass appear to be paragons of virtue but both are hiding their true behaviour. Cleo has always felt second best but now she is set to become a mother herself and wants to escape from her mum's shadow.
Each chapter shows one character's perspective in the third person. I really felt that I got to know the characters and was interested in their lives and lies. Relationships are in turmoil and I was eager to know how events would play out as truths are gradually revealed. I wanted more from the ending as I felt that I cared about the characters and wanted more information about how their lives were going to play out.
The emotion in this book is really strong. There are also some big topics that the book covers sensitively (no spoilers from me!) My heart went out to Daisy and her teenage angst, hormones and sad situation with her mum.
All Good Things is an engaging and emotional book about the danger of secrets.

‘All Good Things’, by Amanda Prowse, was an easy to read summer book, that highlights the Kelleway family and how on the surface they appear perfect. However, as everyone knows, looks are deceiving, especially for the Kelleway family. Ms. Prowse has created funny and relatable characters.

Dnf. Not for me at this time, I will be picking this back up in the next few months however.

Thank you netgalley for the earc I. Exchange for an honest review.

This book is about two families, the Harrops and the Kelleways, and each chapter is told by members of each family. I loved this aspect of the book as it meant that we had multiple perspectives on the interactions between them.

The story highlights the different economic status between the two families and the implications that has for various members of the families. As always, Ms. Prowse injects realism into her stories. Her characters each have challenges to face in life and she treats issues such as money, mental health, familial expectations and LGBTQ with sensitivity and a sense of authenticity.

I was gripped by this book and I would have loved to have had the opportunity to gobble this in one sitting. It made for a quick and easy read and I was completely engaged with each of the characters I thoroughly enjoyed being able to read their differing viewpoints on the situations that arose for them. In some books this constant changing from one character to another can be difficult to read but in the hands of an author as talented as Ms. Prowse, the chapters moved seamlessly from one to another.

It took me a bit to get into All Good Things, but then I was invested. So much family drama! And i love family drama that's not my own! But then it, to me, abruptly ends. Like just leaves you hanging with so many questions. Sighhh...

Daisy Harrop has always felt like she exists in the background, and since her mother stopped getting out of bed, her life has come to a complete standstill. Daisy would give anything to leave the shabbiest house on the street and be more like the golden Kelleways next door, with their perfectly raked driveway and flourishing rose garden…

Winnie Kelleway is proud of the beautiful family she’s built. They’ve had their ups and downs—hasn’t everyone? But this weekend, celebrating her golden wedding anniversary is truly proof of their happiness, a joyful gathering for all the neighbours to see. But as the festivities get underway, are the cracks in the ‘perfect’ Kelleway life beginning to show? As one bombshell revelation leads to another and events start to spiral out of control, Daisy and Winnie are about to discover that things aren’t always what they seem.

My first and certainly not last read by Amanda Prowse. I really enjoyed this story. I felt like it had some hidden life lessons in there. Will recommend to others.

I always enjoy the writing of best-selling author Amanda Prowse. In All Good Things, things are not always how they seem. A classic case of "things aren't always how they seem" & "the grass is always greener". This book takes place over just a few days as we meet the extended Kelleway family & the Harrop family. The book starts with a Golden wedding anniversary, a birth, and the unraveling of many secrets. This book deals with a number of relevant issues, including depression, LGBTQ, & teenage drinking. Throw in some adultery and financial irresponsibility for a complicated & and compelling story. I did feel like the book ended a bit abruptly & did have a few loose ends. Overall, I enjoyed this story.

This book was fantastic. It was the first one I read by the author and it won’t be my last. I can’t wait to read more. The cover was so pretty.

This story is all about two families who live next door to each other. Daisy is the waitress whose mom is deeply depressed. They live next door to the super wealthy Kellaways who flaunt their money and privilege.

Told from the perspectives of all the characters, this is a heartwarming story about love, relationships, and family. It deals with complex issues like affairs, depression, coming out as gay, and the relationships between siblings. It does a fantastic job of showing what's really going on underneath the surface. The language is vivid and engaging. It's a good read!

Wow! This story is a classic example of how things are never really what they seem to be. And while the grass always looks greener on the other side of the fence, if you could really see that other side, you'd see all the weeds growing up and choking out that grass. Definitely holds your interest as one thing after another is revealed.

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC of All Good Things by Amanda Prowse.

I got to be honest, I didn't care for this, at all. To be honest, I have no clue what the point of this book was, the whole thing just depressed me. It was over dramatic, there was too much backbiting, infidelity, unlikable characters, as not near enough redemption. By the time it ended, I was just bummed. I know it's getting good reviews, so take my issues with a grain of salt, I just know that this wasn't for me.

Nothing like a modern created "normal" family, sad & engaging
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2023
This author was able to capture each character in striking detail... making it uncomfortable and engaging- from an epic car ride to pruning roses. The facade of wealth and success hides many sins, as each one has secrets that become their true inheritance. The ones who are not golden are the redemption as the others fail to "create" perfect and are miserable. The ending is less than, but it leaves you to decide their fate

This story focuses mainly onbtwo families who live next door to each other. Daisy is the waitress whose mum is held deep in depression. They live next door to the over the top kellaways who flaunt their money and privilege.
Told throught the pov of all characters this is a this is a warming story about love relationship family. It deals with complex issuses affairs. Depression. Coming out as being gayalongside the relationships of siblings. It does a fantastic job of showing what bubbles underneath the surface. The language is very descriptive.
You made me laugh and cry. Thank you to netgallery publisher and author for a heart stopping gead. Highly recommended 5 star

I actually DNF'd this book about half way through, which is nothing to do with the author as I have loved many of their other books.

I just didn't get on with this one - I didn't like the writing style and I didn't vibe with the characters. I didn't get the emotional kick that I believe the book was set out to achieve.

But I will pick up Amanada Prowse books in the future, this one just didn't hit the mark for me.

All Good Things the newest novel by Amanda Prowse tells the story of two neighboring families over the course of day. The book also includes multiple points of view and various flashbacks. While I enjoyed story well enough the structure was tough when I had to reach in short time bursts. I did enjoy the central premise that while we envy others their families, their homes, their jobs, etc., reality is often far different than what is seen on the outside. I think if you can sit and read in better chunks of time rather than 10 minutes at bedtime this book will engage you.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy in exchange for an honest opinion. All Good Things is available now.

This book is a family/neighborhood drama that explores the differences between a perfect family imagined and the reality of life. The characters have a lot to learn as secrets are exposed and truths revealed. Things are not always as they appear and as the title suggests all good things...

My 5* review for All Good Things by Amanda Prowse.

Another wonderful family drama told by Amanda Prowse in her down to earth style that deals with everyday life, families, secrets, lies and putting on a front for the outside world that hides everything. Does the title refer to All Good Things Come To Those Who Wait or All Good Things Must Come To An End? That is for the reader to decide.

The story centres on one weekend where the Kelleways are celebrating an anniversary dinner in the Italian restaurant that Daisy Harrop (their next door neighbour) is forced to work in because her family is struggling with money, since depression entered their home via her Mum and threw a blanket of sorrow over everyone.

The book is divided into 18 chapters with the story told from 10 different points of view, so we get an intensely intimate insight into the outward facade that the Kelleways are showing to everyone and what their life and relationships are really like behind closed doors. Similarly the Harrop family. I adored both families, for different reasons, and as always the book made me think about my own family and wonder if they could all tell the story of one weekend, how it would sound from each of their points of view?

It is difficult to say too much without spoiling things for the other readers, but I will finish with Gianna's worlds of wisdom to Daisy "Find someone who gets you, likes you and who you like in return", young (or mature) love should be as simple as that.

By the way Amanda, thank you for adding the image of the Ilfracombe harbour, eating fish and chips with the sun setting on the hill by the Church..... I will meet you there one day my lovely friend.

Fantastic! Such a good read. Perfectly imperfect characters, solid storyline. I really enjoyed this one and found myself day reading and staying up too late to read just a little more, This book is told by multiple narrators. Each character has their own chapters, but it all fits together like a solid line. The story is told over the course of about 24 hours, but with flashbacks set in each character's POV. A few surprises in there and excellent dialogue. You really get a feel for the Kelleway family and Daisy's family. Honestly, I'd have liked a few more chapters at the end, but that's up to the author each and every time. It was a satisfying(ish) ending, but I still want to know more. Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book.

My Review: I had an interesting and fascinating time reading All Good Things by Amanda Prowse. It follows members of two families and a lot of individual perspectives from 3 generations. Parents, Kids and Grandkids. I think that's 3, right? :) There are so many dynamics to this, does love matter? does loss matter? how do you make your life, insecurities and dreams count and matter. Daisy Harrop, Lisa Harrop, Cleo Richardson, Winnie Kelleway and Julie, Cassian, Domina, Bernie, Cleo and Lawrence from the same family. It's clever and fresh, thought provoking. What's more important in life? Closeness, distance, love, support? You'll have to read the book to find out more. I enjoyed knowing the views and experience of all the different people. They were brought to life beautifully.

All Good Things is a family drama full of secrets and lies. Daisy waitresses at a local Italian restaurant to help pay her way. Her home life is a struggle with her mother’s depression causing her to rarely leave her bed. The Kelleways are all glittery and shiny to the eye- the kind of family Daisy wishes she had. But appearances are deceiving and the story quickly unfolds to show all that glitters is not gold. The family that shines puts on a good show even as the ruin other people’s lives and everything wants to come crashing to the ground. Each chapter tells the story surrounding one of the characters until a complete picture forms that will clearly leave the reader picking sides. Sometimes happy, sometimes sad, and full of eye opening moments, the story draws you in and tugs at the heartstrings for a compelling lesson about perceptions. My voluntary, unbiased review is based upon a review copy from NetGalley.