2 best friends keeping secrets..... What's the worst that could happen? The House across the Street is twisty. It started off slow, but then all of a sudden I was hooked and it kept my attention. I did figure out some of the twists early one, but the last one... got me right as it was happening. I listened to the audio of this book and the narrator was great! Each character kept their own voice and she kept a good pace and kept me on the edge of my seat.
This is my first book by Jill Childs. I will be on the lookout for more. Thank you to @Netgalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

I feel deceived. I feel humbled and very much naive.
I thought I had this story all figured out and that was NOT the case.

The House Across the Street was a thrilling, suspenseful and twisty book that I loved!

The narrator Kristin Atherton was incredible and made the book all the justice.

For those who love a suspenseful thriller, this one’s for you!

A huge thanks to NetGalley, Bookouture Audio for the opportunity to listen to this ARC.

Rating: 3.5/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
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Happy pub day!! The House Across the Street is a pretty solid psychological thriller. It’s a very quick popcorn read and I flew through this one in a night.
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There is nothing crazy out of the ordinary about the concept of this one. The characters aren’t super likable or unlikable. Some of the twists aren’t overly shocking either. There is a good amount of suspension and tension throughout the story. But the ending; I really enjoyed the ending, even if it was open ended. That ending is what made this book for me. Steady pace throughout, solid writing and a great ending is means for a solid popcorn thriller.
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I listened to this one via audiobook. Kristin Atherton was a great narrator for this one. I enjoyed the audiobook a lot. It was easy to follow. Definitely recommend the audio.
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The House Across the Street released today!!! It’s available on kindle unlimited!! Be sure to check it out! Huge thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture Audio and Jill Childs for the ALC in exchange for my honest review.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this eARC in audiobook format.

In the realm of psychological thrillers, Jill Childs’ The House Across the Street stands out as a gripping tale of secrets, suspense, and unexpected twists.

Narrated by the talented Kristin Atherton, this audiobook brings this story to life with a captivating performance listeners will view as addictive.

This story revolves around two best friends, Anna and Lily, who live across the street from each other in a seemingly idyllic neighborhood. Their lives take a dark turn when Lily’s father is found murdered in his own bed. As Anna vows to help Lily’s family find justice, she begins to receive threatening notes and experiences a series of terrifying events that put her own daughter, Cassie, in danger. The tension escalates as Anna navigates the treacherous path of uncovering the truth while protecting her loved ones.

Kristin Atherton’s narration is nothing short of spectacular. Her ability to convey the emotional depth of the characters and the suspenseful atmosphere of the story is remarkable. Atherton’s voice modulation and pacing enhance the listening experience, making it easy to get lost in the world Childs has created. Her performance adds an extra layer of intensity to the already thrilling plot, making this audiobook a must-listen for fans of the genre.

Childs masterfully explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the lengths one will go to protect their family. The narrative is filled with unexpected twists and turns, keeping the listener guessing until the very end. The author’s writing style is engaging and immersive, with vivid descriptions that paint a clear picture of the characters’ emotions and the eerie setting.

As a book reviewer, I found The House Across the Street a compelling and addictive listen. The combination of Childs’ intricate storytelling and Atherton’s dynamic narration makes for an unforgettable experience. The suspense builds steadily, and the shocking revelations towards the end of the story are both satisfying and thought-provoking.

The House Across the Street is a standout psychological thriller that will appeal to fans of Sally Hepworth, The Woman in the Window, and Liane Moriarty.

Jill Childs delivers a story that is both heart-wrenching and exhilarating, while Kristin Atherton’s narration elevates the audiobook to new heights.

Everybody has secrets! You think you know people! This was a good book. I enjoyed it, and I also enjoyed the twist at the end. I thought I had it figured out, but I was wrong! The ending was WOW!

3 stars!

The House Across the Street is about two families and best friends who live across the street from each other with and unwavering bond and secrets from their past.

The House Across the Street tells the story of two best friends who live across the street from each other from multiple points of view with a few twists. I enjoyed the book but found some of the "twists" to be predictable and sometimes felt annoyed by the main characters' choices in either telling or keeping details from one another.

I listened to this book via Audiobook and the narrator did a great job at pacing and keeping me engaged. Thank you to Bookouture Audio for the advanced copy via Net Galley for my honest opinion.

This was a good thriller, and I was at least a bit surprised with the reveal on the murdered, so I count that a win! I also really grew to care about the characters. I personally didn't love the ending but I think that's a matter of taste -- still great writing. I would recommend this one for sure.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC audiobook!

This one starts with Anna stumbling upon the body of her elderly neighbor and best friend Lily’s dad, Dr. Taylor. Who would have murdered him and why?

Anna and Lily share a bond beyond friendship-they are like sisters, sharing everything. However, as the story unfolds, it becomes clear that even the closest relationships can have cracks. Meanwhile, Anna and her brother Tim keep a chilling secret they can’t afford to be revealed.

The pacing was excellent, and the suspense built up perfectly, but things slowed down in the middle. The twist at the end was good, and I enjoyed the audio narration.

Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture Audio for the free copy of the book.

A body found (in that house across the street) triggers a string of events that leaves you guessing and speculating all the way to the end. Just my kind of story. Maybe the twists weren't mind-blowing but actually refreshingly realistic. I thought the characters and dialogue were well-developed and interesting. The narrator is one I've listened to before and found she adds to the action of the story, rather than detracting from it. That's crucial in a domestic thriller for me.
Childs has written more psychological thrillers and I will head to those next.
Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for this ARC. All opinions are mine.

A whodunnit combined with a domestic feel… until the end, and it was very dark. I’m not saying it as a bad thing, but I would have definitely preferred to have this dark, more sinister vibe throughout the book rather than just a small part in the end. 

Anna finds Lily’s father dead while a party is going on. Police ask her routine questions at first, but then they start investigating her as an actual suspect, so she decides to prove her innocence until someone starts leaving threatening notes on her door and her daughter’s wellbeing is tested because Anna has another secret (she just has like a tonne of secrets). So, is the same person who is trying to shed light on Ana’s secrets the same person that killed Lily’s father? Is she being framed? What is going on?

As I said before, this is a good story. The characters are good; I actually connected with Anna, especially in the last chapters. 

I loved the family dynamic in this whole book—not just the blood family but the chosen one as well. 

The book was really slow, though; it wasn’t quite the page-turner, but I found it interesting how the author wrapped it up. I don’t know; I would have been more satisfied with a focus more on Anna as a whole as a person, seeing a bit more of her personal story rather than the story being plot-driven. Had the writing been more focused on Ana herself a bit more in the earlier chapters to give the actual punch for the final ones and get the book moving a little bit more, I potentially would have liked the book more.

3 stars from me means that I enjoyed this novel and it’s a good book, but that personally I didn’t fall in love with it.

I downloaded it from NetGalley and found it to be a good accompaniment to admin. The characters just weren’t my kind of people, so I didn’t feel as invested in them as I otherwise would. I think that’s down to me rather than the author - I’m sure lots of people would like them, especially Anna and Lilly. And I’m sure that those who do will find this a 4- or 5-star read.

The book deals with some pretty dark concepts but in a way that introduces them naturally within the storyline. In the main I’d say it’s an examination of the power of female friendship, even when it goes sour.

Three Word Review: street of death.

The ending of this book completely took me by surprise. As much as I love an unpredictable ending, I didn't necessarily love this book like I was hoping I would. It was ok, a solids 3 stars, but I found it hard to connect to the lot and characters. I listened to the audio version, which was pleasant to listen to, but I often had to double checked to see which point of view the narrator was speaking as. I love audio books, but I think I may have enjoyed readying the actual book for this one.

Thank you o NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC.

Thank you Netgalley, Jill Childs and Bookouture Audio for the Arc of The House Across the Street.
Narrated by Kristin Atherton

The House Across The Street follows two lifelong friends , Anna and Lily who have grown up and have families of their own. The uniqueness is that they live across the street from each other. They have been there for each other through life tragedies but they hold secrets of their own too. One night, Anna finds out that Lily's Father was found dead and soon after Anna starts receiving threatening notes. Who is suddenly trying to destroy yhr peace on the street?

The House Across the Street is a good, all round, medium paced domestic thriller. The twists and turns are well executed and shows that we can be so close to someone and we may never know all the skeletons in the closet. This book is mainly plot driven told as a POV of Anna. The characters are fleshed out but would have liked to have seen more so they pop out of the book. Jill Child's writing style kept me engaged so listened to this book pretty much in 2 sittings.

Kristin Atherton did a wonderful job in narrating this book. I'll be looking forward to seeing both of them in future books.

3.5 stars, rounded to 4 for Netgalley, Goodreads and Amazon

Oh gosh… the atmosphere of the story is such a sad one. I’ve had to take multiple breaks between listening to the narration because it would put a damper on my mood. The book is very well written, and the narrator does a great job of projecting the pains and traumas of the characters. Two best friends and their families are going through a long period of downfalls… traumatic experiences and lots and lots of pain. Anna and Lily are close friends and neighbours and their turbulent past and present kept me engaged and curious about solving the mystery. As the “life spool” kept unravelling I felt sorry for Anna and Cassie and their circumstances. The male characters, Tim and Geroge, are going through their own personal turbulences and harbour their own secrets that affect their judgment at times. Overall, the story is heartwarming, thought-provoking and very, very sad…

I want to thank Jill Childs, NetGalley and Bookouture Audio for accepting my request for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Reading challenge category - 2024 Flourish and Blotts NEWTs RC - Herbology - Greenhouse: Includes a character with a plant or flower related name ("Lily")

Thanks to #Netgalley for the ARC of this work.

Lily and Anna have been neighbors and best friends their entire lives. When Lily's father is murdered and Anna is the one to find his body, old secrets will be revealed that will send many lives into an upheavel.

I think that I've watched too much Law and Order: SVU lately because within the first 2-3 chapters, I figured out one of the big twists. I will say that the last few pages were a twist that I didn't expect, but they did set it up nicely earlier in the book.

It wasn't really anything new. It felt a lot like "The Woman in the Window" with a couple extra twists and secrets thrown in. 3/5 stars.

I was shocked at the the turns USA Today bestseller, Jill Childs, took me on as the end drew near in her latest psychological thriller!

She’s a truly gifted thriller writer, & I’ve loved everything I’ve read by her! I highly recommend adding her books to your TBR pile! Start with this one & you won’t be disappointed at the twists that keep coming at the end!

I loved the narration Kristin Atherton gave this psychological suspense with the perfect pace it needed!

Thank you, Jill Childs, Bookouture, Bookouture Audio, & Netgalley for my early copy & audiobook! All opinions are my own.

HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY!!!! Firstly, I want to give a huge thank you to Net Galley and Bookoture for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

4.25 Stars

I absolutely loved this book! I enjoyed the twists, the characters, and the writing. The narrator was great, and I loved how it kept me guessing until the literal last page. I love classic whodunnits and this book had you questioning everyone.

The twist this took was crazy and completely unexpected! I really loved it and highly recommend it to other thriller lovers. I started and finished this in one day.

"The House Across the Street" by Jill Childs is an enthralling psychological thriller that keeps you hooked from the first page to the last. Set in a picturesque neighborhood, the story centers around the mysterious murder of Lily Taylor's father and the ensuing chaos that disrupts the seemingly perfect lives of the residents on Riverside Road.

Childs masterfully weaves a tale of suspense and tension, with the protagonist finding herself entangled in a web of secrets and danger after witnessing a stranger in the house across the street. The characters are well-developed, particularly the close-knit bond between the protagonist and Lily, which adds emotional depth to the narrative. The author's skillful portrayal of a mother's fierce determination to protect her daughter amidst escalating threats is both gripping and heart-wrenching.

The novel excels in building an atmosphere of fear and paranoia, with unexpected twists that keep the reader guessing until the very end. However, some plot points feel slightly predictable, and a few characters could have been fleshed out more to enhance the story further.

Overall, "The House Across the Street" is a compelling read with a truly shocking twist that will leave you questioning the nature of trust and the lengths one will go to protect their loved ones. Fans of Sally Hepworth, The Woman in the Window, or Liane Moriarty will find this thriller to be a satisfying and addictive addition to their collection.

Thank you NetGalley and Jill Childs for the ARC read
***All thoughts and opinions are mine and mine alone***

this book had so many twists and turns and i loved it. everytime i thought i had something figured out, something else happened and changed my mind, i was not a fan of how it ended. but that could just be a me issue and it didn't take away from the book, this is a classic who done it and then the why.

Anna is the sole witness to her best friend Lily's father's murder - one night when all the neighbors are in a party Anna notices a light on in Lily's house and it's odd because everyone is supposed to be at the party!
She almost comes face to face with the killer, and once she starts receiving the threatening notes and someone breaks her daughter's room window causing bodily harm she is really petrified. She is afraid that some of her past will come out once the police starts investigating - right when she herself might be the main accused someone else comes forward and accepts the killing. But on deeper investigation the cops realize not all is what it seems to being shown as to them.

The end of this book left me spiraling - I was definitely not expecting that twist!!

Thanks to Netgalley, Bookouture Audio and Jill Childs for the audio ARC in exchange for honest review.