This was one of those reads that took a bit of time to get into. After the prologue, which sets up some kind of “event to come,” the opening begins in the midst of another event in the past that sort of matters, I guess. From that point on we meet the main players through tedious passages of minutiae about their day-to-day routines. At first, this bored me to no end, but as I read on, I realized it was purposeful. I was actively turning the pages midway through, engaged and interested in how things would turn out. I was waiting for the “thriller twist” at which the story seemed to hint.

But … for me, it just didn’t pan out. I suppose some readers may find the inner workings of one of the characters a shocker. Maybe? I can’t say I was gripping my seat by the end. It all sort of fell flat. There is a fine bit of escalation in the main story, but nothing truly interesting happens here. It’s pretty obvious early on how things will play out, which makes it a disappointing read because you’re kind of expecting … well, something more interesting to happen.

Otherwise, the writing itself is fine, if plain, but the flipping back and forth between characters seems merely a convention to have an omniscient narrator for part of the story. One of the characters’ chapters are in first person, the other third, which I found jarring at times. Perhaps Patis was going for a particular effect. If so, it slipped past me.

Really enjoyed this book. Keeps you guessing & plenty twists. Would highly recommend it & look forward to reading more by this author.

Isla suffers from insomnia and frequently wanders the streets of her neighborhood in the wee hours hoping to tire herself out, but on one of these nightly jaunts she is surprised by a jogger and then a crash. While she struggles to process what has happened, another woman, Beth, runs across the street to the accident. In the days following, Beth begins to insert herself into Isla's life and begins to see the pain and suffering Isla has been hiding for so long. But what has Beth been hiding, and how does she know Isla's husband, Jake?

Truly thrilling and unputdownable!! Highly recommended!

A Hit and Run Accident.

Two women, one struggling to make ends meet, and one affluent, both trying to save the victim.

Seemingly they have nothing in common...or do they?

Isla (excerpt) “Jake is leaving to visit his mate. Is that really where he is going? I realize that I don’t care. I only care that he isn’t here. I fall asleep quickly, drifting into a dreamless sleep. I always sleep better when Jake’s not here.”

Beth (excerpt) He’s finished within minutes. He flops down on the mattress beside her, eyes closed, a smile on his lips. She wants to punch him, smash him in the face with her fists, grab a knife from the kitchen and stab him in the throat. But she doesn’t. She can’t even speak.

The hit and run accident may have brought the two women together, but it’s been a long time since Isla had a friend-someone to talk with, and listen to, over a shared cigarette or glass of wine. Each of the women can use a friend.

“We’re in this together”

But, are they? Can Isla trust Beth?

Again we have the premise that “all is not what it seems, behind closed doors”, but this time there is an added dimension to the story. I knew there was something just beneath the surface of what the author was allowing us to see, secrets and motives, yet to be revealed, in this dark story.

It held my interest and I seemed to be turning the pages quickly, wanting to know more, and hoping that these women had finally found someone, in each other, that they could count on...but knowing that this is not always the case in psychological thrillers........

Could Isla trust Beth- “The Girl Across the Street”?

Find out on March 8, 2019!

I would like to thank Netgalley, Bookouture, and Vikki Patis for the digital ARC I received in exchange for a candid review!

Thank you Net Galley and Bookouture for an early release of The Girl Across the Street. Wow, Wow, Wow!!! Wonderful book, one of the BEST I've read. Loved the characters, just a good book that you didn't want to put down, love books that you cant get enough of. Thank you Vikki Patis.

A fabulous psychological thriller that is hard to put down. The writing is fast paced and the characters are intriguing.
My only negative would be that I expected a little more from the ending. That being said, I really enjoyed it and it’s worthy of 4 stars.

A fast-paced thriller with a twist that was...not quite as sinister as expected. When Isla and Beth witness a hit-and-run, they are inextricably linked -especially if Beth has anything to say about it. When she sees that Isla's life is more complicated - and a lot worse - than she saw from the outside, Beth's plan to profit from that night is forever altered. I found myself rooting for both women, despite either of them being far from perfect.

A couple of scenes at the end were a little over the top, and Isla's husband was the same - all evil, less than human. Even with his wicked witch of a mother, it was hard to believe that Jake could have gotten away with his abuse, living under the same roof as his decent father.

Overall, recommended for a fast-paced read that's not entirely easy.

For starters this was a good gripping story of 2 women who meet by chance. But it also was a little bit too far fetched for me. Who allows someone to move in with them when they dont’t even know them??? I was shaking my head the entire time! It also never got to the “mystery” part of the story until almost the end. The ending was definitely an interesting twist and wasn’t what I was expecting. All in all not a bad book but not sure I would recommend.. Thank you Netgalley for letting me give an honest review of this book.

Thanks Netgalley, Bookouture, and the author for the opportunity to review this exciting psychological thriller.

I loved the author's debut "The Diary" and was excited to read her next book, and it was amazing.

This has all the ingredients for a suspenseful , engrossing, and realistic psychological thriller. With shocking surprises, secrets, and twists along with relatable characters. Two women meet by chance, or is it? What secrets are they hiding? And how much do they really know about each other? Happy reading.

Thank you to Bookouture, and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book. And what a good realistic physiological thriller this is. Two women come to together by accident, or was it truly an accident. Both have secrets and scars from their lives. The Author will keep you engrossed in this story, trust me. Great read, I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a realistic physiological thriller.

The Girl Across the Street by Vikki Patis was an extremely satisfying novel of mystery, intrigue, and domestic noir. The two main characters are brought together on the night of a traffic accident in which a cyclist is hit by a hit and run driver.

Isla and Beth live completely different lives it would appear but this accident brings these women together in more ways than either of them thought they knew. Told from the perspective of both women they may have more in common than they first thought.

Isla, immacutely put together but sad and lonely didn’t know that rough around the edges Beth may be that one friend she needs. Beth, independent and angry didn’t know that she also needed that one friend. A friend she didn’t even know she wanted or needed.

When circumstances beyond the accident lead to Beth staying with Isla and her husband Jake Beth soon learns that the grass is not always greener on the other side. But that’s not Beth’s problem. Or is it? Why is Beth really staying with Isla? Isla thinks she’s good at hiding the truth but so is Beth. Question is, what are they hiding?

A very special thank you to Netgalley and Bookoutre for my ARC of this page turner!

This ARC was provided by #netgalley and #bookoture for an honest review.

This is a story of 2 women both of whom hold secrets and have a connection. We meet them at the scene of a hit and run and thereafter delve into their lives as they get to know one another. And I won't say much more to avoid spoilers.

This was a more assured book from Ms Patis. I feel that she is more confident in her writing and has hit the ground running with this. She once again deftly tackles some weighty issues, domestic violence, rape, abortion but with sensitivity and a sense of hope at the end. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and it is the very definition of page turner given that I finished it in one day.

Gripping....I could not stop reading this. At all points you want to know why! The friendship which develops between Isla and Beth is so well portrayed. I was all ready to give this 5 stars but I was slightly disappointed by the ending which was over oh so rapidly.

I absolutely loved The Girl Across the Street! I was gripped and couldn't put it down until I knew how it ended. Characters are believable and although sad situations are realistic. I'll admit when I read the synopsis for this I wasn't completely sold but this is a marvellous story and I highly recommend it. 5/5.

Her name is Beth. She came into my life when I needed her the most. We lead very different lives, but she’s the only person who understands me.

She was the only other witness to the terrible accident on the street between our homes. The only person who saw the cracks in my perfect life before I had the chance to cover them up. It’s been so long since I’ve had a friend. Someone to talk to, to listen to, to laugh and dream with. Beth would never do anything to hurt me.

A fantastic read with well put together characters and a fantastic ending! I loved this book, once you start reading it, you won't be able to put it down.

Thank you #NetGalley for the ARC of #TheGirlAcrossTheStreet
Pub Date: 08 Mar 2019

A very enjoyable read. I think what I enjoyed the most is it is so creedible, these people exist and hide in our everyday lives, they could be your neighbor, your co-worker or your sibling. There are monsters in our midst, and unless like one of our main characters, you reach out a hand and a heart filled with compassion, you would never know.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher Bookcoutour.

A stranger's accident brings Beth and Isla together. Beth is poor - she lives with her lazy, unemployed, boyfriend.
In contrast, Isla is married to her well-to-do husband who travels a lot for his work.

Eventually, Beth and Isla strike up a friendship. Beth has an unclear hidden agenda. Isla is desperate to have a friend

As time passes, we look closely into the lives of both Beth and Isla. Many problems develop with Jake, Isla's husband, and his godawful mother. Isla is feeling as if she has no choice but to stay with Jake. Beth MAY just have a way to help (or not) Isla out of her downtrodden life...

Many thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for a spectacular read!!!

Thank you to net galley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read this copy real page turner


Her name is Beth. She came into my life when I needed her the most. We lead very different lives, but she’s the only person who understands me.

She was the only other witness to the terrible accident on the street between our homes. The only person who saw the cracks in my perfect life before I had the chance to cover them up.

This book was riveting and unputdownable! It was dark and twisted. With twists and turns you won’t see coming. I loved it.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own

Unputdownable. Stayed up late into the night to finish. Fantastic.

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC. Loved it!