This was sort of a mess at the end and escalated quite quickly, and honestly messy at some parts in the middle, but I still liked the story and never wanted to put it down. Free copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

The Girl Across The Street is the first book in a few weeks that had me hooked.
This book is based on a hit and run at the start and this is how the two main characters meet. Isla and Beth try to save the mans life Andrew whilst doing so form a bond that grows over the following weeks. The book is told in alternate chapters of the two women and worked really well. Isla hasn’t had a close female friend for as long as she can remember and adjusts slowly to Beth. Both women have secrets and throughout the book there is a sense of a dark secret that could show itself at any time.
This book moves at quite a pace and does have some sensitive issues covered sensitively and I really enjoyed this quick read as it is only a couple of hundred pages long. I liked Isla more than Beth but didn’t dislike her in any way and by the end I just wanted them both to be together.
I’m not going to go into the storyline as this will definately spoil it, I only read the blurb weeks before dreading it and glad I did as it would have spoiled it for me.
I would like to thank Netgalley and Bookouture for this ARC I received in exchange for an honest review.

This is my second book by the author and sadly the first one was not my cup of tea. But I never let my mind get clouded by the past and each story will be read with an open mind. After all that's only fair, isn't it?

Well, I am happy to say that I liked this one very much. It was filled with people you wanted to slap because they did not try to change their lives or others because the way the were acting towards other people, but that's exactly what you need to achieve this result : a very gripping and intriguing story. 

The book is build up by chapters told alternately by the two main female characters. By doing this we get a clear view in their heads and their view on the situation.

It was fluently written and filled with action and fear. I finished in a few hours, because I did not want to put it down. I had to find out the outcome as soon as possible. Nothing was going to stop me. 5 stars.

Thank you, Vikki Patis, Bookouture and Netgalley.

Perfecto!
If you were to look up psychological thriller in a dictionary then this book should appear
It has all the staples needed but then added extras that make it a tense and brooding read
Beth and Isla live close to each other, but worlds apart, one in luxury, one in poverty, both have abusive partners, both witness a man being killed in a hit and run.....both want a friendship....but both have agendas, secrets and goals....however sometimes friendship, real friendship can take over....
Told from both narrative viewpoints the story is very clever in setting a scene for both lives and I have to point out that the author whilst doing this had an amazing way of making the mundane ( ie cooking a meal ) come alive and start to build a picture of these 2 women’s lives...and what they endured
I loved both main characters and equally detested Jake ( Isla’s hubby ) and Judith, well Judith ( Mum in law ) was just outrageously awful ( brilliantly awful 😃), all characters, loved or hated were written very very well
The writing style is easy and a joy to read
There are difficult subjects covered and the author holds no punches in describing abusive relationships and how worryingly subtle and hidden it can all be
The book progressed quickly and the ending was, well you will have to read to see!
Wonderful book and worthy of anyones time, loved it
10/10 5 Stars

The book starts with Isla and Beth witnessing an accident together, while Beth was on her way back from a late night shift, Isla was having trouble sleeping. That moment brings a connection between the two and leads to a new tender friendship. But beneath their veneer lies secrets that none of them are ready to admit or share.

While Isla is in an abusive marriage, Beth is in a relationship that’s going nowhere. Both have many things in common, especially their background, but it’s not always what you see on the outside that goes on inside. Beth does have a secret motive to get close to Isla but she soon starts feeling genuine emotions for her but is that enough for what she’s planning?

The story is told in alternating POVs with that of Beth and Isla. Despite been a psychological thriller, I felt the story veered towards the emotional side more though most of the time the plot was filled with suspense and taut atmosphere.

I felt really moved for the two characters and the author describes their feelings so acutely that it’s difficult not to be touched yet all things said and done, the ending was in poor taste. Open endings are fine but not when it’s almost a blunder.....

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Isla suffers from insomnia goes for frequent walks during the night - one night she witnesses an accident and another woman, Beth, is also there to assist. Beth and Isla become friends in these unlikely circumstances. In the days following the crash, Beth begins to insert herself into Isla's life and witnesses Isla and her husband, Jake, having marital issues . What is Isla hiding? What is Beth hiding?
This was a thrilling story that kept me guessing! Very fast-paced and exciting!
Thank you to Vikki Patis, Bookouture and NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This was an OK read for me. It wasn't quite suspenseful as I'd hoped it would be but it was OK for a quick read.

"The Girl Across the Street" by Vikki Patis.

My second time reading that author. I previously read and loved "The Diary".

5 stars! I LOVED IT!
Good suspense and thriller. Female characters you want to be friends with, male characters you want to hurt as they hurt and abuse their woman... You never know what happens behind closed doors... Everyone's got secrets...
Good pace, well developed story, believable and likable characters (well, the women). Details come at the right time to make you want to read more as you see connections between the characters and slowly understand that there is more to the story... Twist, plot... great ending!

It's about friendship, abuse, revenge, secrets... and so much more!

Well written, a pleasure to read!

No bad surprise with Vikki Patis, I know I will enjoy every book, and I can't wait to read more!

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC of this book. This is my honest review. All opinions are my own!

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Ooh this was dark and intense and intriguing. The sort of book that hooks you right at the start and keeps you turning the pages, because you have to know what's going on and how it's all going to end. I zipped through this one. Really well written, the writing flows, with believable characters that I cared about and nasty ones that I didn't!!! Loved it. Another cracking read from Vikki - keep them coming!

The first of Vikki Patis books I’ve read and I two t be the last. This is an easy, compulsive read. That is suspenseful and grips you from the first chapter.

Wow! If you’re looking for suspense and a great binge read, look no further! This was everything I was hoping for in my next read!

Isla, wife to a real psychopath, lives the nightmare most of us can’t even imagine being in, but honestly too many do. She’s slowly friended by Beth whom she is sketchy of, but soon finds as her only life line. Why is Beth so eager to befriend Isla though?

I highly recommend this book! I could not put it down and was so surprised by the ending.

Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for this copy in exchange for an honest review.

The Girl Across the Street by Vikki Patis was a quick, easy and a great read for a holiday. Vikki Patis is an author I always enjoy reading her books and they always have a great storyline with great characters within.

Two women; Beth and Isla who live close to each other, accidentally come to together one evening. when a jogger is hit by a car. Beth is a waitress and works hard to make ends meet. She lives with her boyfriend Kylie who just unemployed and plays video games etc throughout the day and night.
Isla is married to Jake, they live in a house you can only dream about living in. But not everything seems rosey when the door closes. A friendship forms between Beth and Isla and they become close.

But, is this friendship between them by accident?

This book was gritting and was a great page turner from the first page. I loved this book and finding out more about Beth, Kyle, Isla and Jake and who they all had a great part to play in this brilliant book.

Highly Recommend Vikki's Book.

5 star read.

Thank you to Bookouture, and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book.

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Absolutely phenomenal, Superb debut psychology thriller. I was having a little trouble sleeping last night, so I thought I would read a couple of chapters. I was totally addicted within the first chapter, I knew then I was in for a night without sleep. There was no way could I put this book down. I genuinely couldn’t believe this was a debut novel at all. It’s a real twister, rollercoaster of a book. It’s extremely well written with a believable storyline. When I am really into a book it’s like I am actually living it. That’s how I felt about this one. In places it’s sad to read how jake treats his wife, my heartbeat kept racing and willing Beth to get her away from him. OMG THIS is to such a high standard that the bars now been set so highly now, for for Viki Patis for her next book. I will be watching and waiting for her next book with great anticipation and it can not come quick enough. This young lady writes like a old pro, As if she’s been writing for years.i am in awe of her already. I am still trying to pick my jaw up of the floor. To get my head around it’s a debut novel. Bloody brilliantly awesome

In the middle of the night, Isla, a rich insomniac, is walking the streets late at night and witnesses a hit and run accident, leaving the victim deceased. At the scene, she meets a woman, that seemingly, came out of nowhere, named Beth. Beth and Isla are opposites. Beth is from "the wrong side of the tracks", while it appears as though Isla had a decent upbringing and was born into money. Beth and Isla form a friendship that Isla thinks was brought on by their both witnessing the accident that night. What she doesn't know is there is more to the story than Beth or Isla's husband is letting on.
Read the book to find out what happens. Although the ending was a slight disappointment.

I loved The Diary by Vikki Patis so was delighted when I saw another book by her. I found the book to be slow moving, the intro was promising but then 80% of the book was about Isla and Beth and the friendship/alliance they formed against Jake. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't a bad thing and it was certainly an eye opener as to the depths of domestic abuse and what some women are willing to go through because (a) they think its normal or (b) they have no escape, its both mental and physical in this instance, Jake was an absolutely Grade A "A**hole" and his mother, don't even get me started on her, she needs a bloody good shake up which I'd happily offer my services!!!

However, to everyone outside looking in, they are the perfect couple, Isla has a fabulous house, car, husband, how could she not be happy? Beth soon discovered!!!

Many thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

The ending of the book wasn't a surprise, I found it quite predictable in that sense. Overall a quick easy read, just not exactly what I expected!

No, it is not a good idea. No spoilers but suffice it to say that Isla and Beth, well, maybe you should not share everything with your new BFF. From the outside it looks like Isla has everything- house, husband, and so. on- and that Beth has nothing-council flat, lazy boyfriend. This is told from their alternating points of view so you can decide how you feel about both of them. Hah! It's a good read, with all the elements of a page turner. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC.

I was eating this book four stars all the way up until the end. The ending caused me to drop the ratio g to three stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I'm speechless from this book! Ms. Patis gave such a raw portrayal of domestic violence. It's eye-opening and frightening at the same time. A story of friendship, betrayal, heart-ache, violence.... You don't think such things happen behind gilded walls.

Isla is a very unhappy housewife. She's hiding a horrible secret about her marriage. She's isolated with no friends, only her husband Jake and his parents as people that she can have a relationship with.

Then she meets Beth at the scene of a hit-and-run. Isla slowly starts to believe that maybe she can have a friend, maybe she can finally open up to someone, share laughs with someone.

Beth is very different to Isla. She lives is a crummy council-flat with a good-for-nothing boyfriend. She works long hours at a restaurant where she is groped by Jake one day.

She never thought that she'd be friends with someone like Isla, that she would like Isla, she never planned it that way but her plans changed along the way.

As the women band together they set out to free themselves from impossible situations, drawing strength from their friendship.

This book was a thrill-ride and a brilliant one at that.

I want to share with anyone that will listen what a fantastic psychological thriller Ms. Patis has managed to turn out. This book was off the charts good! I was literally hooked from the very first chapter and flew through this in a day. I simply could not stand to put it down! I am now nursing a book hangover.

Right from the first page we are on an adrenaline filled ride with this one. It opens with a hit and run resulting in a male jogger lying in the street. Both Isla and Beth happened to be in the area and witness it. They rush to perform CPR but they are unable to save him. There is no one else to help the two girls because it is 3am and the street is deserted.

As an emergency room nurse I can tell you there is no other bonding experience like witnessing the loss of a life. When you are desperately trying to save someone's life and no matter how hard you try it can not be done. The feeling is devastating and you will always remember who was there with you. That is why it did not surprise me that Isla and Beth had bonded over this traumatic experience. They sought each other out after the incident and soon became good friends.

What did come as a surprise were the secrets, deceptions and lies among most of the people in the book. I began to question why were these two random people outside on the same street at 3am? These girls seemed to have nothing in common, they came from two different worlds. As we dig into their secrets they might have more in common than one would think. My mind was spinning from all the possibilities! Hence the reason I could not put this down until I had some answers!

Tense, fast paced, enthralling psychological thriller. Just when I thought we had unraveled all the secrets, another shocking twist comes along. You just want until you read the ending! The author knocked it out of the park with this one. Plan on pulling an all nighter with this one! Well worth the book hangover!

The Girl Across the Street gets a definite thumbs up from me. I started reading it one lunch time at work and by that evening was half way through. It follows the story of Isla, married, pretty with a beautiful house but she has a secret. Then there’s Beth. The complete opposite to Isla but a tragic accident brings them together.

This book is dark, compelling and an absolute thriller of a read. I can highly recommend it and found I couldn’t put it down.

Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture and the author for the chance to review.