This debut had a very interesting premise but I’m not sure it was executed as well as it could have been. The premise of how well do you really know your neighbors and a more modest couple moving into a rich neighborhood to look at how the other half is living up close was good. But I struggled with seeing Alexis and Sam as modestly wealthy since they have a live in nanny, buy an expensive house and do lots of renovations, buy a brand new BMW. The story moved a bit slowly and while I understand and can appreciate a slow burn this one fizzled at the end for me. I think part of what was slow and struggled to grab my attention is that I didn’t like any of the characters very much. Shortly after Sam and Alexis move in to their new work in progress home their neighbor Blair’s husband is murdered in the woods nearby on a trail. As the police struggle to find any clues all of the dark secrets of the neighborhood start to show and seem extra sinister.

This was an enjoyable, gossipy neighbor light mystery. Great character development with fun dialogue and intrigue. It would be great for a beach read as it keeps you interested and wanting to find out all that is going on in the neighborhood.

Alexis becomes enamored with a fixer-up in a wealthy DC suburb. She convinces her husband, Sam, to purchase the house that although is severely discounted for the neighborhood, it is still outside of their current budget. As they move into their dream neighborhood, they are plagued with costly home repairs while trying to maintain the illusion they belong in this community. When their neighbor Teddy is found brutally murdered, the picture perfect neighborhood they envisioned is shattered. With Sam engrossed in making partner to help pay for their lifestyle, Alexis is left alone to care for their two kids. She soon befriends Teddy's wife, Blair, and becomes obsessed with uncovering who committed this crime.

Whew, this was such a messy drama. There were absolutely no likeable characters to root for but plenty of neighborhood gossip among them. The story started dragging a bit midway and then the ending felt quite abrupt. However, I must say that the twists were absolutely wild. This story is the epitome of wealth doesn't preclude crime. The main character's obsession with wealth to distance from her poor upbringing was completely off putting.

I read this due to the cover. Didn’t even know what it was about. But I am so glad I did. It kept me flipping the pages and on the edge of my seat. Kept me guessing and I needed to know what was happening. I loved getting to know the characters and how they all mixed in together.
Reminded me of desperate housewives so much.

This novel had me on the edge of my seat as I read through the chapters. I loved learning about the different characters in this novel and how all the neighbours fit in with everyone else. It made for a great novel full of twists, turns, secrets, and betrayal.

I was so happy to get a copy of this one! I have to say it kept me guessing. I felt so bad for the main character, but also related to her to an extent. She spent her life wanting more and wanting to fit in and "keep up with the Joneses". I truly enjoyed this read and ended up giving it a 4 star rating.

DNF @ 53% - Unfortunately, I couldn’t get into this one after giving it a fair shot. I don’t feel invested in the characters and am underwhelmed. *rated one star due to needing to give a star rating per NetGalley guidelines for submitting a review

Thank you to the publisher for providing an ARC via NetGalley.

Gripping, fast paced and makes you always want “just one more page” this is a brilliant novel you won’t want to put down.

Things that seem perfect, usually have hidden red flags. Who killed teddy? His wife Blaire appears to be a grieving widow. Or is she?

This book was so fun. Fast paced. Easy to read quickly.
I like complicated female friendships and when murder is added to the mix they get even more toxic!
Love it!

This is my first but certainly not last book by Melissa Adelman! Wildly entertaining and kept me guessing!

I finished this book so quickly because I wanted to know what the big secret was. I guessed it fairly quickly but still wanted to read to know the why. If you enjoy suburbia drama, then you'll enjoy this book.

I’m not sure how I feel about this one still. I liked it while I was reading it but I found it very forgettable. I did really like the characters and the story line.

What an incredible debut! I was hooked from the first page. I always enjoy a good neighborhood mystery! I loved Alexis, she was such a strong character! She had a tough childhood, but turned out to be an amazing mother. Sam, on the other hand, was a real creep! That's all I will say. I highly recommend reading this delicious story full of greed, deception, and mystery! You will have to wait until the end for the big twist, but it is well worth it!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advance copy of What the Neighbors Saw by Melissa Adelman in exchange for my honest review and opinion. I loved everything about this book and couldn't believe all the twists and turns that managed to keep me holding my breath until the very last page. If you love a good psychological thriller than don't wait, pick this up today!

This was not for me. The story was kinda slow and I couldn't connect with the characters at all. I was hoping for somethig different

What The Neighbors Saw is a book rife with domestic tension & suspense.
I found it hard to relate to the main character Alexis but found a small common ground as a relatively new homeowner & the pressures it puts on people. Both Alexis & Sam feel like immature individuals thrown into a marriage, although Sam takes the cake of being unperceptive & not an equal partner in his own marriage. Both were constantly shooting above their station financially & I'm not sure how they make it work. I found Blair & Teddy's storyline to be more engaging than Alexis & Sam. Together with the other couples on the block, their quirks, fancy parties & secrets this book makes for an interesting read even if it was so hard to relate to Alexis. The plot is a slow reveal like peeling back the layers of an onion as we see more of Alexis & Blair's backstory. There were times when what was happening was very obvious but the "how" took me by surprise. I hoped there was more intrigue allotted to Alexis but the end was non-surprising which left me feeling a little bit disappointed.
This book is the quick & dirty version of affluent domesticity with a dash of suspense. It has juicy, salacious secrets that shocked me completely.
Thank you NetGalley, St. Martin's Press & Melissa Adelman for the arc!

The sun was shining, the birds were chirping, the smell of freshly cut grass permeated the air. The picture perfect neighborhood. A place everyone envied and wished they lived. The epitome of the American dream. But this neighborhood was not as perfect as it seemed… darkness shrouded it.

What the Neighbors Saw is a thriller following Alexis, a young mom moving into a new neighborhood, and Blair, someone who has lived in the neighborhood for years. When Blair’s husband is murdered, this picture-perfect neighborhood is shattered.

This was like reading a Desperate Housewives episode, neighborhood drama, secrets, rich people doing rich people things. It was a train-wreck of people all living in a neighborhood that was far from perfect. While I do love drama, especially rich people drama, this book bored me and got bogged down a lot. A lot of descriptions I didn’t need and then the ending took a bizarre turn I wasn’t the biggest fan of. It was entertaining in some parts… just not a favorite.

If you love Desperate Housewives and rich people drama, then this thriller may be one you would enjoy!

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. A neighborhood, whodunit thriller that will keep you interested until the last turn of the page. We think neighborhoods are safe, that when life is going good we're untouchable - think again.

This is a pretty fast paced story even though the setup was way too long. The reveal of who killed Teddy was juicy, but not really a big shock. I did enjoy this debut novel and look forward to more from this author. I listened to it partially as an audiobook and the dual narrators for Alexis and Blair weren't necessarily needed, but they kept my interest in each character.