The Block Party
Jamie Day
Audiobook Narrators: Megan Tusing and Suzy Jackson
Pub Date: July 18, 2023

I listened to the audiobook for The Block Party and I think I enjoyed it just as much, if not more, than reading the book! The narrators, Megan Tusing and Suzy Jackson were absolutely phenomenal and I think I’ve found some new must listen to narrators! They did such a great job making the audio version so dynamic and I just loved it!

The Block Party by Jamie Day was such an addicting read! I found myself promising to read only one more chapter before bed and before I knew it, I had read 5 more.

I loved how the book started out in the present day to build suspense and then flashed back to one year ago to show was happened to lead up to the present day. I also really enjoyed the resident comments on the Facebook Page in the present day--I found myself reading them and thinking the comments reminded me of our neighborhood Facebook drama.

The character development was absolutely amazing. I will say, in the beginning, I had to take some notes in order to keep the characters straight, but quickly caught on and could not get enough of the Alton Road drama!

I did NOT expect the ending at all. From the get go, I tried to find clues to find out was murdered at the block party, but could not figure it out. I loved the ending and how everything came together.

I also really enjoyed the theme of friendship in this book. It was really heartwarming to see how the women came together to support one another.

The chapters that were written from Lettie's perspective were great because it allowed the reader to see a different perspective and I think it really made the story more dynamic.

I don't know why, but I felt like the book gave Big Little Lies vibes and I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoyed that book!

If I could give this book more than 5 stars, I totally would! I highly suggest you add this to your TBR list NOW!

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Thank you to Jamie Day, MacMillan Audio, Megan Tusing, Suzy Jackson and NetGalley for an advanced copy of The Block Party audiobook!

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"The Block Party" by Jamie Day is a gripping murder mystery that unfolds after a festive 4th of July celebration. With well-developed characters and an atmosphere of secrets, suspicion, and surprising revelations, the author keeps readers hooked until the very end.

The author expertly crafts a diverse cast, each harboring hidden complexities and personal struggles. When a murder occurs, their lives become intertwined, exposing a web of secrets and rivalries that keeps readers guessing.

"The Block Party" excels at building suspense and intrigue. Every clue casts doubt on the innocence of the characters involved, creating an atmosphere of uncertainty where anyone could be guilty.

The author's immersive writing style transports readers to the heart of the block party and its aftermath, heightening the impact of the murder and adding depth to the story.

Oh my god… this was so fucking good. I’m glad I don’t live anywhere near Alton road LMAO. This book was wild!!! My only complaint is that there were a lot of characters & at some points throughout the book it was hard to keep up with who’s who. I can’t wait for Jamie Day to come out with more books because this was SO good.
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with this ARC in exchange for my honest review!

On the surface, they're an enviably friendly, close community of neighbors who like each other enough for regular hangouts and an annual block party. But some of them like each other more than they should, they're all hiding secrets, and some of those secrets intersect in shocking ways. And over the course of a year, all of those secrets are going to begin unraveling in a deadly way.

Loved loved loved this book. The narrators are also fantastic. Full review to come in a couple days.

3.5 stars

Alton Road is an exclusive cul-de-sac, where the residents throw an annual block party. Normally the party goes without a hitch. However, this year, someone gets murdered. Who it is is not mentioned into much further into the book. What happened on that night? Everyone is a suspect!

The premise of this reminded me a bit of Big Little Lies, which I enjoyed. It was bingy and and full of intriguing characters. That said, the story felt a bit long and became a bit over the top toward the end. There were also a ton of sub plots that sometimes that tended to detract from the overall plot.

Starting off in the present day, the story kicks off at a Memorial Day block party for the residents of Alton Road, where readers are introduced to the residents through the viewpoints of several different characters. The party ends when there is a tragedy and from there, we travel back in time one year to follow the characters and the lead-up to the current-day disaster. There are a lot of characters here, each chiming in with their own version of events but I still enjoyed the story. And it gives me another reason to avoid my own block party!