This is a clever and brillaint read.

Enola is part of a girl band put together from a reality TV show, but when she goes missing no one has a clue if she is dead or alive.

Now 15 years later the band decides to reform and when 'accidents' happen people start conspiracy theories into the facts.

I loved this read, It is well written and the plot is amazing. It ticks all the boxes as to what I want as a reader, it has drama, suspense and glamour.

Just wow!! This novel is jaw-droppingly good!! If you are looking for clever fiction that drifts a little into the dark side of fame then this is the book for you!

Catherine Cooper crafts an utterly gripping and original tale based around a young woman, Enola, who is shot to fame as part of a girl band put together from a reality TV show. The book features a past and a present timeline, and fairly quickly we learn that somewhere along the 'past' timeline Enola mysteriously disappears - we are left to speculate as to the reason behind her disappearance and her destination, is she alive or dead?! As this fabulous novel unfolds we discover the truth....and be warned - it is A LOT!!!!! The central characters are Enola's mum, her boyfriend (who is a successful boy band star), Enola's bandmates, twin sister and a random stalker she collects along the way. As the bands get set to perform a reunion gig, a series of unfortunate events befall the bands - are they cursed...or is Enola feeling revenge?!

I applaud this author for just how beautifully this book flows, in addition to coming up with a cracking plot!

100% recommend!

My thanks to NetGalley, author and publisher for the opportunity to review this book in exchange for an advance copy.

I was so excited to read this as I have read all of Catherine’s books and this book was top of my list for 2025. It was an absolutely brilliant page turner and I could not put it down.

Enola goes missing at the height of her fame as part of a manufactured girl band. She has never been found and now the band reunite in Las Vegas decades later and the fans wait to see if Enola will reappear on stage.

The story was excellent with some really well written characters. I really felt for Enola and what she had to deal with from not only her mother but also her band mates and her boyfriend Max.

The book was full of twists and turns and had me on the edge of my seat and kept me guessing right until the end, a fantastic 5 star read.

Thanks to NetGalley, Catherine Cooper and Harper Collins UK, Harper Fiction for an advance copy in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

While I enjoyed Catherine Cooper's latest, The Penthouse, it felt more like notes for a really good thriller than a good thriller in its own right. The concept is fun - early 00s girl band Breathe, who formed via a TV talent show (think Girls Aloud/Popstars: The Rivals), have come together for a reunion tour in the present day. But only two of the original members are there, because lead singer Enola mysteriously disappeared back in 2008 and hasn't been seen since. When mysterious accidents start happening to the remaining women, they wonder who is stalking them, and if the truth of what really happened to Enola is about to come to light. The Penthouse is narrated through a crazy number of different points of view as it skips between past and present, from Enola to her mother to her sister to the other band members to members of a contemporary boy band who are wrapped up in the mystery. The constantly shifting narrators and the very short chapters is what made this feel like an early draft. Sections I would have loved to see further developed - for example, Enola's time on the talent show and Breathe's original rise to frame - are just totally skimmed over. Part of the appeal of thrillers like Cooper's is the luxurious settings, and The Penthouse is so bitty that we never get to sink into the atmosphere. However, it's fair to say that I had many of the same criticisms of Taylor Jenkins Reid's Malibu Rising, which others loved. For me, though, The Penthouse is not as good as Cooper's previous novels.

Wow! I'm seriously in love with this one. A thriller set in the world of music, fame and glamour. This is a serious page turner with some interesting characters. Right from the beginning you know it is going to be good.

I liked how the concept of social media, celeb obsession, impact of fame, rivalry and reality shows is shown. I loved the band dynamics and the then and now premise with multiples perspectives. I did not guess the twists and got a couple of things wrong thanks to the red herrings.

An extremely enjoyable thriller that would keep you guessing. Its setting and narrative is a main USP. Definitely recommend!

Thank you HarperCollins UK, HarperFiction and NetGalley for this e-arc in exchange of my unbiased review.

Five stars all the way... I was 100% hooked. This book had me sitting on the edge of my seat the entire time... There was so many twists and turns!

It was a rollercoaster of a thriller with plenty of twists to keep you guessing.

I adore Catherine Cooper’s books! No matter where I am in my shelf, she is getting bumped to the top! | loved this it was outstanding again!! Hurry with the next one!

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 stars 😊

Enola, a world famous singer with the world at her feet, has much to appreciate: a loving boyfriend, a music career and a penthouse that’s almost too good to be true. But when she vanishes when band Breathe is at its power, it leaves others’ careers in tatters. Fast forward 15 years and the remaining members have agreed to a series of concerts in Las Vegas. A return to their former glory days, but it’s not going according to plan… in fact, there’s plenty of dangerous accidents that plague their return. They continue on, but some wonder if it’s Enola getting her revenge for past crimes. Does anyone really know the truth and if so, will they have the strength to be honest? It’s a pacy read – full of neat twists and turns where you’re left not sure who you can trust… which is my favourite kind of read.