I had a small moment of triumph when I finished reading All Good Things as it's the first time an Amanda Prowse book hasn't made me cry, but boy did it make me think. In this day and age of seeing perfect posts on social media, it's sobering to remember that not everything is as perfect on the other side of the camera lens.

A pair of neighbours are put under the microscope in this captivating novel. The Harrops on one side of the fence, with their house that has seen better days, and the Kelleways on the other with their perfectly pruned roses and expensive cars in the driveway. Daisy Harrop dreams of becoming a Kelleway one day but this family isn't as perfect as they appear.

I felt like a nosy neighbour myself when I was reading this very addictive book and because they were fictional characters I got to experience some guilt-free schadenfreude at their expense. The story is set over a weekend and there is an awful lot going on for each character to keep the reader entertained and invested in the story.

All of the characters and their individual voices are so beautifully written that I would have been able to tell whose point of view I was reading even if their name wasn't at the top of the page. Amanda Prowse's characterisation is exceptional and her incredibly well-developed characters effortlessly drive this wonderful story.

Completely compelling and extremely thought-provoking, All Good Things is a timely and sobering reminder that, despite appearances, the grass isn't always greener on the other side. There may be no tissues required for this one but it's another outstanding novel from Amanda Prowse and one I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

I received a digital ARC to read and review for the blog tour; this is my honest and unbiased opinion.

This was such a great that was hard to put down. I loved all the family drama in this one and with it being told in multiple points of view made in more interesting with everything going on in this story. This book had many secrets that come out along the way and some of them really surprised me. Such a great read and many will relate to this story.

I enjoyed reading this book about how the grass isn't always greener. At times, I thought about how what we see isn't always what it really is. This story about two families, how they are connected, and how they see each other kept me entertained as I read. Although I didn't really end up caring about any one particular character, each character played a role in the story.

This book is filled with family secrets, drama and many different points of view. Dysfunctional families are always fun to read about. At times, I found this slow-going but still a good look at whether the grass really is greener.

Loved the characters in this book - the relationships between them was well written and made them very real - it made u appreciate what you have and not think the grass is greener as everyone has problems behind closed doors

All Good Things is a compelling read if you like family dramas and secrets. This story is about two families, essentially. The Kelleways, who are well to do and all about keeping up appearances, and their neighbors, who have more visible struggles. Told through many different points of view, the audience sees how truly unlikable and unsympathetic nearly every Kelleway is. The amount of POVs is a little overwhelming, but I felt the author did an excellent job keeping each chapter distinct to the personality behind it. I very much enjoyed the book and would recommend it.

This was a great story. The characters were so interesting and complex. I look forward to reading more from this author..

Daisy Harrap looks on longingly at her perfect neighbours, the Kelleways. Winnie and Bernie are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary but what secrets are the family hiding from the wider world...?
All Good Things is a domestic and family drama about two neighbouring families set in the UK
Poor Daisy has an upsetting homelife. Her mother has depression and her father is trying his best to make ends meet. Her neighbours project an image of being the perfect family. Daisy is desperately in love with their grandson Cass despite rarely speaking to him. She envies Cass' parents for being so dynamic compared to her own.
But the Kelleway family is keeping secrets from each other and the whole world. I did guess some twists but not all! One really blew my socks off as I wasn't expecting it at all! Lawrence flashes the cash but his finances are not great. Dom and Cass appear to be paragons of virtue but both are hiding their true behaviour. Cleo has always felt second best but now she is set to become a mother herself and wants to escape from her mum's shadow.
Each chapter shows one character's perspective in the third person. I really felt that I got to know the characters and was interested in their lives and lies. Relationships are in turmoil and I was eager to know how events would play out as truths are gradually revealed. I wanted more from the ending as I felt that I cared about the characters and wanted more information about how their lives were going to play out.
The emotion in this book is really strong. There are also some big topics that the book covers sensitively (no spoilers from me!) My heart went out to Daisy and her teenage angst, hormones and sad situation with her mum.
All Good Things is an engaging and emotional book about the danger of secrets.

‘All Good Things’, by Amanda Prowse, was an easy to read summer book, that highlights the Kelleway family and how on the surface they appear perfect. However, as everyone knows, looks are deceiving, especially for the Kelleway family. Ms. Prowse has created funny and relatable characters.

Dnf. Not for me at this time, I will be picking this back up in the next few months however.

Thank you netgalley for the earc I. Exchange for an honest review.

This book is about two families, the Harrops and the Kelleways, and each chapter is told by members of each family. I loved this aspect of the book as it meant that we had multiple perspectives on the interactions between them.

The story highlights the different economic status between the two families and the implications that has for various members of the families. As always, Ms. Prowse injects realism into her stories. Her characters each have challenges to face in life and she treats issues such as money, mental health, familial expectations and LGBTQ with sensitivity and a sense of authenticity.

I was gripped by this book and I would have loved to have had the opportunity to gobble this in one sitting. It made for a quick and easy read and I was completely engaged with each of the characters I thoroughly enjoyed being able to read their differing viewpoints on the situations that arose for them. In some books this constant changing from one character to another can be difficult to read but in the hands of an author as talented as Ms. Prowse, the chapters moved seamlessly from one to another.

It took me a bit to get into All Good Things, but then I was invested. So much family drama! And i love family drama that's not my own! But then it, to me, abruptly ends. Like just leaves you hanging with so many questions. Sighhh...

Daisy Harrop has always felt like she exists in the background, and since her mother stopped getting out of bed, her life has come to a complete standstill. Daisy would give anything to leave the shabbiest house on the street and be more like the golden Kelleways next door, with their perfectly raked driveway and flourishing rose garden…

Winnie Kelleway is proud of the beautiful family she’s built. They’ve had their ups and downs—hasn’t everyone? But this weekend, celebrating her golden wedding anniversary is truly proof of their happiness, a joyful gathering for all the neighbours to see. But as the festivities get underway, are the cracks in the ‘perfect’ Kelleway life beginning to show? As one bombshell revelation leads to another and events start to spiral out of control, Daisy and Winnie are about to discover that things aren’t always what they seem.

My first and certainly not last read by Amanda Prowse. I really enjoyed this story. I felt like it had some hidden life lessons in there. Will recommend to others.

I always enjoy the writing of best-selling author Amanda Prowse. In All Good Things, things are not always how they seem. A classic case of "things aren't always how they seem" & "the grass is always greener". This book takes place over just a few days as we meet the extended Kelleway family & the Harrop family. The book starts with a Golden wedding anniversary, a birth, and the unraveling of many secrets. This book deals with a number of relevant issues, including depression, LGBTQ, & teenage drinking. Throw in some adultery and financial irresponsibility for a complicated & and compelling story. I did feel like the book ended a bit abruptly & did have a few loose ends. Overall, I enjoyed this story.

This book was fantastic. It was the first one I read by the author and it won’t be my last. I can’t wait to read more. The cover was so pretty.

This story is all about two families who live next door to each other. Daisy is the waitress whose mom is deeply depressed. They live next door to the super wealthy Kellaways who flaunt their money and privilege.

Told from the perspectives of all the characters, this is a heartwarming story about love, relationships, and family. It deals with complex issues like affairs, depression, coming out as gay, and the relationships between siblings. It does a fantastic job of showing what's really going on underneath the surface. The language is vivid and engaging. It's a good read!

Wow! This story is a classic example of how things are never really what they seem to be. And while the grass always looks greener on the other side of the fence, if you could really see that other side, you'd see all the weeds growing up and choking out that grass. Definitely holds your interest as one thing after another is revealed.

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC of All Good Things by Amanda Prowse.

I got to be honest, I didn't care for this, at all. To be honest, I have no clue what the point of this book was, the whole thing just depressed me. It was over dramatic, there was too much backbiting, infidelity, unlikable characters, as not near enough redemption. By the time it ended, I was just bummed. I know it's getting good reviews, so take my issues with a grain of salt, I just know that this wasn't for me.

Nothing like a modern created "normal" family, sad & engaging
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2023
This author was able to capture each character in striking detail... making it uncomfortable and engaging- from an epic car ride to pruning roses. The facade of wealth and success hides many sins, as each one has secrets that become their true inheritance. The ones who are not golden are the redemption as the others fail to "create" perfect and are miserable. The ending is less than, but it leaves you to decide their fate

This story focuses mainly onbtwo families who live next door to each other. Daisy is the waitress whose mum is held deep in depression. They live next door to the over the top kellaways who flaunt their money and privilege.
Told throught the pov of all characters this is a this is a warming story about love relationship family. It deals with complex issuses affairs. Depression. Coming out as being gayalongside the relationships of siblings. It does a fantastic job of showing what bubbles underneath the surface. The language is very descriptive.
You made me laugh and cry. Thank you to netgallery publisher and author for a heart stopping gead. Highly recommended 5 star