"Welcome to West Street" by Nicole Trope is an entertaining, 5-star read! Amanda needs a fresh start and decides to make a clean break from her husband. While he’s out of town on business, she rents a house and moves in with her son, Jordan, and daughter, Kiera. Tension surfaces quickly—especially between Amanda and Jordan, who misses their old home and wants to be back with his dad. Meanwhile, Caroline, their 70-year-old neighbor, quietly observes the new family from her window as they settle into the quiet cul-de-sac.

The story is told from three different perspectives—Amanda, Caroline, and Jordan—which gives great depth to the narrative. It’s a fast-paced read that kept me turning the pages, eager to see what would happen next. The relationship between Amanda and Jordan feels very real. It’s not always easy to read, but it reflects the kind of mother–son dynamic that does exist in the real world.

There are difficult themes involving Amanda’s relationship with her husband, which some readers may find troubling, so I’d recommend checking trigger warnings. As the story unfolds, several twists emerge near the end—some more surprising than others.

So far, I’ve enjoyed everything I’ve read by Nicole Trope, and I’m excited to see what she writes next!

Thanks to Bookouture, Nicole Trope, and NetGalley for providing me with the opportunity to read this ARC and share my honest review.

This is one of the unputdownable fast paced psychological thrillers written by Nicole Trope.

Amanda takes her two children and move to a house on West Street. She is running away from her husband who has been abusive towards her. However moving into the new house wasn't as easy as she thought. Her eleven-year-old son Joshua seems to be very difficult and wants nothing but return back to his father. Meanwhile Amanda's neighbor Caroline seems to be very observant towards the new neighbors. Then one day, Joshua runs away from the house in anger. Meanwhile, on the same day Amanda's son runs away, her husband Mike was murdered and the police suspect that Amanda might be behind Mike's murder. But Caroline is very particular about keeping the street calm as possible and would do anything, including getting rid of someone...

This was a fast paced thriller and quiet a page turner too. This is more like a domestic thriller than a psychological thriller but the whole story was executed well and it was intriguing and engaging. The story is told in the POVs of Amanda, Caroline, Joshua and Gemma, another character. The ending was quiet unexpected and the small twist at the end was quiet surprising and unexpected.

Overall, I give this book as 4.5 stars.

Many thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the ARC. The review is based on my honest opinion only.

⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (3.5/5)

Amanda and her two children have moved into a house, sight unseen, in an attempt to escape her abusive husband. Her husband Mike is abroad on business and will return home to find divorce papers. Amanda's son Jordan, 11, is angry and yelling about the situation while her daughter Kiera, 9, is usually happy but struggling, missing her friends. Amanda is sure that this is the safest place for them to be.

Caroline, a neighbor, is watching the new family's every move. They have secrets on their street and like to keep things quiet. She also likes to have readily available for her use all the information about everyone. Now she needs to find out the secret behind the new family moving to their street.

Think Desperate Housewives meets a senior living home, that’s the vibe I got. Now I don’t feel as nosy as the neighbors in this book. This was definitely a popcorn that I read in 24 hours. Not all chapters were short, but they were easy to get through.

The ending felt very far fetched, so that’s what bumped in down to a 3.5 to me, however I had to finish to know what went down. The “twists” weren’t shocking to me, as one I figured out pretty early on in the book. The last one just “made sense” so it didn’t shock me. Overall though, it was an a easy read!

This story was entertaining and suspenseful filled with surprises and an elderly “busybody” that kept me hooked until the shocking end! Trust me, it’s not your average domestic thriller. WOW - that epilogue really caught me off guard!!
I'm always eager for Nicole Trope’s new releases - they never disappoint!
Thank you to the publisher/author for the opportunity to read/listen to this complimentary advanced copy. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Welcome to West Street was a quick read that kept me up late wanting to know what happened. Amanda moves along with her children, Jordan and Keira, to a quiet neighborhood of close knit friends. However, Amanda harbors secrets and so do her new neighbors. Knowing who to trust is the question. I really enjoy books where chapters are written from different points of view. Each chapter provides another crack in what you think to be true. I loved the ending which included a couple jaw-droppers and I felt it wrapped everything up nicely. Thanks to Nicole Trope for another twisty read! Thank you also to NetGalley and Bookouture for the chance to read this ARC.

Yet another winning storyline from this author. When Amanda flees with her two children away from her husband to a house that she has rented she thinks everything will work out all right for them. Her husband won't discover that she has left him as he is out of the country with his business. All she wanted was to live a normal quiet life again. That was until she met her few neighbours and she will soon wish they had left her alone.
Brilliant from start to finish. Can't' wait for the next book to read.

Amanda and her children move to a new neighborhood. She has new neighbours that she knows nothing about. Why did this seemingly well dressed woman move into a house that will be torn down soon! Such a great story. It is emotional,gripping and will have you reading nonstop! I loved everything!

Thanks to #NetGalley and #Bookouture for the book #WelcomeToWestStreet by #NicoleTrope. Amanda has just started over with her two children and has moved into a small house in West Street. Her neighbors are a little strange and seem to be in her business. But all is not what it seems. The neighbors have secrets but so does Amanda. Can they all live happily ever after?

Another excellent addictive read from author Nicole Trope, she really does know how to write a story and keep her readers engaged.

It was an interesting storyline for sure, makes you realise that you really can’t trust your neighbours especially if you live on West Street. The neighbours in question are quite a mixed bag in terms of personality and ages, all f whom seem quite normal, if a bit nosey, until you really get to know them.

I did find myself turning the pages pretty quickly so as to find out what was going to happen next and how things would play out. There were a couple of twists and shocking revelations throughout, all of which makes for a brilliant story.

So if you like psychological thrillers, the do give this book a go.

"Welcome to West Street" this book had me hooked from the very first page—I literally couldn’t put it down! It’s one of those stay-up-late page-turners that keeps you guessing until the end. The storytelling is mind-blowing, and the incredible twist took my breath away! If you’re a fan of gripping narratives and unexpected turns, you absolutely have to read this. Trust me, you won’t regret it!

If you mix a retirement village with the Real Housewives you get the characters in this book.. they all live in a like cul de sac in the burns and spend their day watching their neighbors and getting into predicaments .

Loved everything about this book. The storyline was fresh and kept me on my toes. Didn't predict the ending. Can't wait to read more by the author.

Welcome to West Street is definitely giving Desperate Housewives vibes but for senior living. I love stories with older people in them. These ladies live on a cul de sac where they have nothing to do but watch. This story is told from multiple POV so you get to know them all a little bit. All single women whose husbands have passed on in a somewhat suspicious manner. It’s only suiting that the woman running from an abusive husband ends up here. This book gave me lots of personalities to deal with. I can’t say I found any of them likable, which, doesn’t bother me a bit. I found myself saying, what are these old ladies up to now?! I thought it was ok. I predicted what happened pretty early. It didn’t grab me like some of Nicole’s other books and I didn’t love the title. But as always, I will keep on reading her books.

Nicole Trope's Welcome to West Street audiobook immediately establishes a sense of simmering unease beneath the veneer of suburban neighborliness. The opening, with Caroline's seemingly welcoming gesture masking a deep-seated need to know everything, sets a tone of subtle suspicion that permeates the entire narrative.

The audiobook format effectively brings to life the contrasting perspectives of Caroline, the nosy and observant long-time resident, and Amanda, the newcomer harboring secrets and desperately seeking anonymity. The narration allows the listener to feel Caroline's watchful gaze and Amanda's underlying anxiety as she tries to build a new life while fearing her past catching up.

Trope masterfully crafts a slow-burn tension, hinting at the dark undercurrents beneath the seemingly ordinary lives on West Street. Amanda's guarded behavior and Caroline's relentless curiosity create a compelling dynamic, leaving the listener constantly questioning who can be trusted and what secrets lie hidden behind closed doors. The ominous foreshadowing of someone going missing, someone in handcuffs, and someone dying hangs heavy in the air, creating a palpable sense of dread.

Welcome to West Street is a character-driven psychological thriller that explores the complexities of suburban life and the devastating consequences of hidden truths. Trope delivers a captivating and suspenseful listen that will keep you guessing about the secrets of the new family and the long-time residents, and the tragic events that are destined to unfold on this seemingly ordinary street.

Welcome to West Street by Nicole Trope is a very twisty book which kept me interested all the way through. A clever story full to the brim with twists and turns so much so I didn't want to finish it.
The twists that this book keeps taking defiantly left me on my toes and wanting to know what was going to happen next. At one point I thought I had it all figured out and then the rug was pulled out from under me.

After reading The family across the street by Nicole Trope, which was one of my favourite thrillers last year I had very high hopes for this book and it did not let me down! Kept me guessing throughout. Couldn't put the book down! Thanks Netgalley and Bookouture for letting me read this book for my honest review.

Every small town has its share of nosey neighbors, who all have secrets, and the residents of West Street are no exception. Trope's latest is a fast-paced story that will pull readers in with the ample suspense and leave them quickly turning the pages. Complex characters are easy to root for, as well as dislike. If you're a fan of domestic thrillers filled with unexpected twists and turns, this is one to check out! The author hooks readers from the start, and the ending may just come as a bit of a surprise.

I just finished this book and it was amazing! I was totally hooked the whole time, no idea what was happening. Loved that the twist wasn't rushed. I'm totally recommending it to my friends.

"Welcome to West Street" is a book about abuse, betrayal and murder.. Amanda escapes her abusive marriage while Mike is away in China. She takes her 2 kids with her to move to this lovely cul de sac in West Street. But all is not as it seems, and the people are not who they appear to be...
I gave the book 4 stars because the book is well written, enticing and a real page turner with an explosive ending you won't see coming. However it did seem to drag on in the middle until something happened so that's why I deducted a star!

Amanda moves to West Street where she lives in constant fear that her abusive husband, Mike, will find her and their two children. She hopes to keep their whereabouts a secret until divorce papers and a restraining order are in place. Amanda tries to keep her distance from her neighbors on West Street, but they seem determined to get to know her and learn her story. Amanda regrets spilling her story to Caroline who she is sure has told all the other neighbors. When Amanda's son disappears, she makes a desperate return to the old family home, after which Mike turns up dead, and Amanda may face arrest.

This story had a lot of twists and turns, most of them improbably or completely unbelievable. I did not find any of the characters particularly likeable and was a bit disappointed in the end.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. All opinions are my own.