Going into this I didnt know this is technically part of a series. Luckily I don't think you need to read them in order. I do think I'd have more backstory for certain characters that played a role in this story.
But with that said I did enjoy the book. Towards the end I felt it dragged a little.
Throughout the story I did find myself losing the story at times. With so much going on and multiple characters to figure out their roles in the plot.

** spoiler alert ** New Clare Mackintosh book? Yes please
New Ffion Morgan book? YES PLEASE.


Good to be back with Ffion and Leo, and everyone else.
I really enjoyed the multiple point of view, it's always good to see how others are seeing things.
It especially helped to get into the head of Leo's toxic ex.
The crimes surprisingly tied together really well, something I wasn't sure would happen.
Some good twists, and kept me on my toes the whole way.

Very enjoyable.

Note to author, I laughed out loud at the parsnip. It's something I've noticed myself.

You just can't go wrong with anything written by Clare Mackintosh and i was thrilled to be given an early copy to review.
Fabulously written characters. I loved the snobbery on The Hill where so much drama lives.
As for Ffion and Leo how wonderful to read about there developing relationship.
So many characters, twists and turns but somehow i followed it all.
I stayed up really late to finish this brilliant book.
My thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my copy.

With many thanks to Netgalley and Clare Mackintosh for this free arc and I am leaving this unbiased review voluntarily.

I absolutely love this series! You always get a fabulous plot because it’s Clare Mackintosh but it’s the characters that really do make this series. Other People’s Houses is a brilliant read that had me gripped from the opening chapter and for me the best one so far. Superb dialogue adds interest and humour to this multi layered story that sees two cases collide. Wonderfully written with some good twists and an ending that did slightly have me fist pumping the air! Quite simply this is brilliant and I do hope there are more adventures for Ffion and Leo (and of course Dave!) A massive 5⭐️

Absolutely Tremendous…
The much anticipated third instalment in the DC Ffion Morgan series finds a finely woven melange of cases colliding. The Hill, a luxury street of exclusive homes in Cheshire, seems to be being targeted - but why and by whom? Meanwhile, just over the border in Wales, an estate agent is being pulled out of the lake, very dead indeed. With more suspects than you can shake a stick at in this wholly immersive whodunnit with a larger than life cast of characters, a plot which twists and turns at the drop of a hat and a gloriously well crafted backdrop. The characters are definitely key here and are so well rounded as to be completely credible and the sense of place perfection. The mystery at its’ heart becomes more convoluted as the tale progresses so never a dull moment arises. A tremendous addition to this superlative series.

I was so pleased to be granted this book ahead of publishing. Clare is one of my favourite authors and I have thoroughly enjoyed the Ffion Morgan series so far. Other People’s Houses is the best so far in this series. The story carries on Ffion and Leo’s relationship as it moves forward. The new cases they are both working and how they link together was really good. I love Clare’s writing style and how she allows the plot to develop bit by bit. Some good twists in this book which made it enjoyable and engaging.
Thank you again for allowing me to receive this as an authors wish. Just can’t wait for Clare’s next book now!