Not what I expected!
Kept me totally hooked and read in 2 days - thank you.
More by this author please

Well this one hits all the right spots for a tense thriller. A real roller coaster. Such good writing.

Rhiannon Barnsley’s The Clique is a sharp, engaging novel that dives into the world of friendships, social dynamics, and the complex world of high school. The writing is snappy, with characters that feel authentic and relatable, and the plot unfolds with just the right mix of drama, humor, and tension. Barnsley’s exploration of loyalty, jealousy, and self-identity will resonate with readers who enjoy stories about personal growth, the challenges of fitting in, and the complications of group dynamics. A quick, entertaining read that also packs an emotional punch.

This book reminded me of John Grisham's 'The Firm', back when he was one of my favourite writers. Fast-paced and thrilling, it drew me in immediately and held me for the ride.

I've worked in very similar offices to this in London, but with obvious differences! I can see how an author would imagine such scenarios, and I'm glad Rhiannon put hers to paper. Yes, it's fiction, but it doesn't take much for the absurdity of office life to make this seem like it could become a reality.

Dark, pacy fun.

The Clique is an interesting read. I was intrigued by the secret society and the mysteries behind the deaths. I was suspicious of everyone but never really figured out the connections correctly to determine who was actually behind everything. It is a fast read - I read it in a day. It kept my attention and kept me guessing, which are important to me when reading a thriller.

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An ok read
Not one of my favourites
But I finished it
Wouldn’t put me off reading more by this author
Thanks NetGalley

Cassandra Harlow doesn’t believe her friend jumped to her death. After all, she had it all: career, money and ambition. So Cass digs deeper and discovers Sara was part of an elite women’s empowerment group. Could they be behind it? When Cass finds out they have a spot opening , she immediately applies in the hopes of getting some answers.

💭 I liked the mystery behind the narrative and it has been a while since I have read a ‘secret society’ subplot. I didn’t love the characters but that was to be expected. They work in a cut throat business where men tend to be the ones in position of power, so they need to be ruthless. Even to each other.Misogyny is rife and this book highlights the inequalities that women face in certain sectors and it really doesn’t matter how many hours you work and the fact you put your life and family on hold for the job.
There was a lot of repetition in this book which did mean that my engagement did wane in places. In other places it was fast paced, if a little over the top.
Some twists I didn’t see coming with regards to the proclivities of the elite group but I think some went too far and were not necessary. Ultimately, I was kept intrigued because I had no idea the direction this book was going to take.

I found it very hard to get into this book. Unfortunately it wasn’t for me. This may appeal to some people but in my case it didn’t work

A good read, enjoyed the suspense. I'm new to the author but would read more based on this. Good characters and plot.

pretty cool and i loved the vbes of this thriller, though it's a fairly straightforward one. would recommend though!

Thank you for the ARC !
Loved this book! Got me hooked from the beginning ! Definitely recommend this book b

I love when you read a book, and you feel like you are somehow living in the middle of it. This book was like that, so much action, twists, turns and the fast pace never wavered, I really enjoyed this book. The premise and characters and the way it all came together were great.
Thank you to Netgalley, HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter and the Author Rhiannon Barnsley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The Clique centers around the story of Sara O’Neil, a successful lawyer, unexpectedly jumps to her death despite her seemingly perfect life. Her friend Cassandra suspects foul play and delves into Sara’s involvement in an exclusive women’s networking club to uncover the truth behind her tragic end.

I’m in my strong powerful women era and found the idea of a secret society of high achieving gal pals who helped each other go places in the corporate world intriguing.
Sadly for me, this book went a whole lot of nowhere. After SEVEN chapters I didn’t know any additional information than what I had learned in the first two. I was bored and found the FMC’s lack of self awareness frustrating and annoying.

The Clique overall was an enjoyable read. Characters that are believable, alongside the usual twists and turns of any good mystery book.I enjoyed the mounting pile of bodies, and the romantic elements.

First of all thank you for approving my request!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The authors writing style had me hooked throughout this book.

I didn't want it to end, a book I really couldn't put down.

Cassandra has worked really hard to be part of the prestigious law firm. She works all the hours of the day & sometimes more but she is determined to be made a Partner in the firm. When Sara, a woman she had been friendly with, fell/jumped/was pushed off the roof terrace, Cass doesn't believe it was an accident. Sara was a partner- she had it all going for her. Her friend Nat, who also works for the same firm tells her about a high class club for women, who helps you get ahead in the misogynistic world where they have to work. Sara was a member. They are very elite & an opening only happens when one leaves (dies?) From then on Cass is obsessed by The Clique.

I thought this was a really interesting premise. However I struggled with the actual story. Cass is an intelligent woman although her actions belie that. Showing that plenty of very brainy people have very little common sense! I began to get very irritated with her, as things got crazier & the books showed no sign of finishing.

Thanks to Netgalley & the publisher for letting me read & review this book.

The Clique by Rhiannon Barnsley is a fast paced tense thriller by a debut author. High flying lawyer, Sara O’Neil had it all, the career, the money, the prestige, so why then did she jump to her death? Cassandra Harlow never expected to see her friend jump from the office rooftop.
Someone knows what really happened, the only people who could know are a women only society, known as Inside. Cassandra pledges to find out what happens by becoming a member of the society.
A terrific start to a writing career with this first novel. I look forward to reading more books from the author.
Highly recommended

A debut novel is always a great introduction to an author. The Clique was pretty suspensefu. A secret society of woman. Woman lawyers trying to prove their place in firms. When a young lawyer jumps to her death why did she do it. The plot grabs you from the start and doesn’t let go.

This was quite a good debut from Rhiannon Barnsley. I was invested in the storyline throughout and while it did drag on a bit at times, I was still interested enough to keep going until the end. However, the ending was a bit sudden and I did hope for more. The author's writing style is fantastic though and I am already looking forward to reading what she writes next.

How did this main character become an attorney? Don't you need to be able to talk for yourself in that line of profession? She was not the fierce woman I would have liked to read about. I did not enjoy to read about her working days over and over again.