Found this book very strange and stuff to finish it. Characters were very strange and not very endearing.

The story’s protagonist Izzy works for a magazine writing an agony aunt column. Every morning Izzy sits in the window of a local café, drinking a coffee and contemplating her next column whilst watching her husband Jed conduct a relationship with another woman.

Izzy had a troubled childhood at the hands of her abusive father, also witnessing his physical abuse of her mother. Having shared the burden of her childhood with Jed, Izzy thought she had found her sole-mate and had a positive future awaiting her. From there on, the safe life Izzy once thought possible starts to evade her. After a series of events, the revelations start to mount up, changing her life forever.

I found myself championing and liking the main character immensely. However, I found that the story was somewhat lacking, it dragged on a little and I was disappointed there wasn’t more of a gripping plot. I prefer a little more grit to a story which this sadly didn’t have.

This book pulled me right in from the beginning. It is definitely a psychological thriller. there were times that i really wondered how unbalanced the main character really was and if anything was actually true that she experienced. It was also extremely difficult to grasp her husband's devotion, and I couldn't figure out their relationship either. Their communication skills with each other were strange to say the least. All that amounted to a lot of questions about what was really going on that kept me hooked.

Thank you, NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book. Honestly, I had so many thoughts about it as I was reading. The main character kind of drove me nuts but… I couldn’t stop reading 😅🫣. It drew me in right away. There were times when the storyline was a little slower but, it quickly picked up pace.

Highly recommend if you’re looking for:
- A thriller
- Lies and deceit
- Twists and turns
- A book that keeps you hooked.

To me, this thriller started of well and as we learn more about our main character Laura watching from her window seat in the cafe, the more twisted up their lives became. I found it all a bit wierd to be honest as the more we get to know Izzy, the more obsessive and unrealistic she got. I can certainly tell the author loves her coffee!
I didn't quite know where the story was going and was surprised at what lengths Izzy went to to investigate her husband's possible affair. It certainly was intriguing despite being so unrealistic.
I found the end did leave a few unanswered questions.
I will give 3 stars for keeping my attention but the behaviour of various characters was just so unnatural, why would someone do/act that way?
Thank you for the advanced copy #NetGalley

Really can't decide if I love or hate this book 🤣

So on that basis I'll go with love - it's the perfect rainy day read, suspend belief a little, grab a big cuppa, a blanket and dive in!

The Girl in the Window is the protagonist in this story and her life is kinda nuts! It goes from the sublime to the ridiculous at times but my advice is to stick with it and just go with the flow.

The author has created a super atmospheric base in the cafe where Izzy sits each day in her seat by the window and watches the world go by. Or so it seems, but actually she is watching the doorway of the house opposite and keeping an eye on the people who visit the attractive young woman who lives there. To start with this seems like idle curiosity but it soon becomes clear that the main visitor is Izzy's husband, who claims to already be at work at the times when she is watching him with this woman.

There are a plethora of characters in the story who aren't so much red herrings as they are cul-de-sacs, but you don't know that at the time and lots of them feel like they will be super integral to the plot making it an intriguing read. For a quick and simplish read it is surprisingly dark in places and overall I loved it.

My thanks to the author, NetGalley and Boldwood Books for an ARC in return for an honest review.

What a book loved from the first page to the last
Will have you turning the pages thinking you know what is happening and then it turns on its head
Great read well written
Can’t wait for her next book
Thanks NetGalley

This is a great concept for a story, our protagonist Izzy writes an agony aunt column and each day sits at a window seat at a local cafe drinking coffee and planning her next issue. Izzy has had a troubled life and after escaping her abusive father, leaving her with some definite trauma she has met and married husband Jed. One of Izzy’s favourite pastimes is people watching from the window seat until one day she sees her husband meeting a woman in the flat across the road.

The premise of this book is simple and believable as most of us love to spend time watching people, but what if that person is your husband? Izzy’s new safe life changes from there and a chain of events leads to more revelations which will change her life completely.

Well written snd some great characters within the book who become involved with Izzy and her story as the plot unfolds. I liked the character of Izzy and found her to be likeable to read about and enjoyed spending time with her while she was narrating her story.

Wow what is not to like about this book . Great characters and an interesting storyline . Just enough tension to keep you hooked too . I really enjoyed this book as I have others from this author . I would definitely recommend this book . 5 stars from me

Ohh wow what a book this was so full of lies and deceit. I loved it. Such a great storyline with such interesting characters. I loved the tension which built up throughout I didn’t know how it was going to end. I really enjoyed the writing style and I loved how the character Izzy was written. I will definitely be recommending this. Overall another fantastic thriller from this author. Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the chance to read this great book.

Izzy writes an agony aunt column and when letters start arriving that seem to mirror her own life, she decides to use her column to find out who is writing the letters. This was an enjoyable read but slow paced, particularly in the first half. There is a lot of sitting around drinking coffee. I enjoyed the subplots regarding the property development as well as the character explorations. It wasn’t a quick read for me, but nevertheless enjoyable. 3.5 stars.

Thank you to Diana Wilkinson, Boldwood Books and Netgalley for my advance copy.

Sadly this didn't live up to expectations. The book dragged, filled with the minutiae of daily life where nothing much happens. I did finish but it was a hard slog
I felt I had no interest in a character with too much time on her hands sitting drinking coffee
Not for me

This thrilling read is everything I needed while convalesing.

Izzy is a good character and after discoving her husband is having an affair she watches.......and waits.

This was a one sit read for me and although these kind of tales are now quite predictable I enjoyed my reading time and this will be a book I talk about and recommend

Every morning, I sit at the same table of my favourite café, sip my cappuccino, and watch them.
The woman has no idea I’m watching, day after day, unravelling the secrets of her life. I see the way she smiles when he arrives, how she glances over her shoulder… like someone who is hiding something.

This is a good and easy read but I wouldn’t classify it as a thriller. It’s got a good pace and story but it’s a little predictable at times. It would make a good holiday read. It’s well written and enjoyable.

Diana Wilkinson's The Girl in the Window is a compelling psychological thriller that blends mystery, suspense, and emotional depth, drawing readers into a world where nothing is as it seems. With an eerie atmosphere and complex characters, Wilkinson delivers a story that keeps you guessing until the final page.

The novel centers around a mysterious figure – a girl seen in a window, staring out at the world. The story begins with a sense of foreboding, as the protagonist, a woman who becomes obsessed with this figure, starts to uncover unsettling truths about the girl’s life and her own connection to the case. As the plot unravels, the protagonist's investigation into the girl’s past takes unexpected turns, revealing dark secrets and hidden motives that lead to a shocking conclusion.

Wilkinson’s writing is atmospheric and filled with tension, as she masterfully creates an air of mystery surrounding both the girl in the window and the protagonist’s own life. The pacing is steady, with each chapter offering just enough information to keep readers hooked while leading them down a path full of twists and red herrings. The psychological tension builds as the reader gets drawn deeper into the characters’ worlds, especially as they begin to question their own perceptions of reality.

The characters are well-developed, particularly the protagonist, whose personal struggles and motivations are explored with nuance. Her obsession with the girl and her own involvement in the investigation add layers of complexity to the story. The girl, who remains an enigma throughout much of the novel, is gradually revealed through snippets of her past, each layer of her history adding to the mystery.

The central themes of The Girl in the Window revolve around perception, obsession, and the secrets that people are hiding. Wilkinson delves into the psychology of both the protagonist and the girl, exploring how their lives are shaped by trauma and the choices they make. The story raises questions about trust, memory, and the truth, leaving readers to question how much they can really believe.

Conclusion: The Girl in the Window is an intriguing psychological thriller that combines mystery with a deep exploration of its characters’ psyches. Diana Wilkinson keeps readers captivated with her complex plot, layered characters, and a series of unexpected twists. This novel is perfect for fans of psychological suspense and thrillers that challenge perceptions and keep you on the edge of your seat.

I was looking forward to reading this after her previous book. I really enjoyed reading this one too and it kept me fully engaged. It was an easy read, set over a reasonably short period of time, so very easy to follow.

Izzy is The Girl In The Window who sits in Angeleon’s cafe every morning watching the world go by.
Who catches sight of her husband Jed, going in and out of the house across the street.
Therein lies the beginning of this thrilling family dramatic murder mystery.
I stayed up until 3 am reading this book and finally had to stop so I could get rest for work the next day.
It has all the details I enjoy in an incredible dramatic murder mystery.
This book left me wanting to read more books from Diana Wilkinson.
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Secrets, lies, deceit and suspense: this book has it all. A fast paced thriller that will keep you hooked with every turn of the page with a tense and gripping conclusion. Thank you to NetGalley, Boldwood Books and the author for the chance to review.

Oh the wicked lies that men can tell! And some women too judging by this book. A very enjoyable read that kept me guessing. I was engaged throughout and found it a thoroughly enjoyable read. It will make a very nice cosy read in front of the fire this winter.

This is a great book. Once I started couldn't put it down. Hiding, cheating everything is there in the plot.

Overall this is a very good book. I rate it 5/5.