I don't think this book was spectacular at all but I do think it had a TON of potential. It would take me days to explain all of the different directions that this book could have taken. DAYS! But, this short review will just have to do.

First of all: All of the characters involved in this story were just very underwhelming and lacked so much potential and development. Every single one of them. It was like the author focused so much on the events and the plot of the story that she forgot that every story has to have depth-filled characters. Or even just characters in general. They didn't jump out at me and they weren't very memorable. 

Second: When I read about domestic violence I don't like to read about underwhelming characters. They have to be interesting. I don't like to read about it being romanticized and I don't like reading about it when the author adds in things for dramatic affects. All The Lovely Pieces marked off every single one of those things that I listed above. Bummer.

I feel as if the plot could have been very engaging. Ultimately, it had a lot to offer and with the right structured characters I think it could have gotten way more interest from me. Sadly-- the characters and story-line as a whole were just very underwhelming. Not at all what I was expecting when I picked this book up.

ALL THE LOVELY PIECES by J.M. Winchester (aka Jennifer Snow) is a masterfully thrilling suspense that explores the darker secretive side of domestic abuse. This new writing venture has produced a marvelous work. Highly recommended 5-star read.

Wow!!! This thriller kept me intrigued throughout the whole book. I could feel my own heart racing at times. If you love a good psychological thriller then this is for you! It is somewhat dark as it deals with an abusive relationship. Just be prepared for what this book throws your way. You won’t be disappointed.
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3.5 🌟🌟🌟⭐

Many abused women don't leave for themselves but run for their children. I learned about a new mental disorder reading this book. The rating would've been better but I feel there were several threads that never got tied up. As well as some things I had questions about that weren't addressed.
Overall I enjoyed reading this and have already told a few people about it and recommended it to others.

A quick and easy read, as far as writing style goes. There is plenty of domestic abuse in here, though, which was NOT easy to read. I think I am a bit worn out from this being used as a thriller plot device, aka entertainment, (looking at you The Last Mrs. Parrish and Pretty Girls). Hence, the 2 star rating. Could just be me, but this just wasn't original in any way and I didn't feel connected to any of the characters. Meh.

Thank you to Thomas & Mercer for a free digital galley via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Drew and Michael are clearly on the run, but the intensity of their situation unravels them as "All the Lovely Pieces" unfolds. Told from multiple perspectives, we learn of Drew and Adam Crenshaw, the life they lived together, and the family they shared. We also learn of the dark secrets that Drew keeps from her son, Michael, as they roam the country escaping from the life they left behind. But who is really to blame here: Adam, the husband who was not satisfied by anything his wife did, or Drew, who unintentionally committed murder in order to escape her husband? With twists throughout the book that you never see coming, Winchester keeps you on your toes and makes you wonder, will all the lovely pieces fall into place?

If you like to read thrillers, then you will love this book! Once you start reading it, you won't be able to.put it down until you're done. It's a thrill ride! Thank you netgalley for introducing me to a new favorite author!

Huge book hangover after this one. Excellent psychological thriller! Story of Drew who is on the run with her young son from her abusive psychotic husband. By the time Drew realizes the man she married is extremely dangerous it is too late, she is being held captive in her own home, unable to see her new son who she just gave birth to while prisoner in the home. This book moves between past and present seamlessly while Drew is on the run trying to protect her son and herself. Well written book that kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time.

I enjoyed this thriller and found myself sucked in rather quickly. Drew is on the run for something, but it is unclear what she is hiding from in the beginning of the novel. Also, the different narrators telling the story made it even more interesting as I was trying to figure out how they were connected.

Great suspenseful read.

Drew is on the run with her 10 year old son, Michael - trying to hide from her psychopath husband.

I enjoyed reading the multiple points of view that eventually melded together to give a full picture. of the horrible life Drew had endured while she was still with her husband. I felt her panic during several heart pounding scenes.

I look forward to reading more by this author. Thank you Netgalley and J.M Winchester for the opportunity to read this book for an unbiased review.

I found this book intense and quick paced. Drew, a woman on the run with her child for 9 years now, slowly starts to find a permanent home. However she has led a life full of lies and running. Her son is attending public school for the first time and there are people wanting to be a part of their lives.

Full of flashbacks and mystery around the corner, there is suspense and a constant build up of more to come. I like how the story did show Michael and Drew’s perspective on things and events. It also makes you wonder if she is the reason Michael is the way he is.

I’m giving this the rating of four stars because there were loose ends that I wish had been tied up. The whole Catherine storyline, more with Isabella. What happens after the trial? Also the last view from Michael leaves you almost wondering if a sequel will come about.

A definite 5 star read that made sure to completely enthrall me. I found this book to be so creepy, thrilling, fast paced, well written, and enthralling. Once you start you will fly through and enjoy your ride, full of thrills, chills, shocks, and bits of being scared. A must read for my fellow thriller lovers, this one is not to be missed!
Will make sure to buzz it up!

This is an absolute gem of a thriller! I was totally checking under the bed expecting to find a killer after reading this book! I've never read anything by this author but I will be looking for more from him for sure. I also love the cover art of his book!
Thank you to the publisher and to Netgalley for allowing me to read this novel in exchange for an honest review.

Drew Baker and her son, Michael, have been running for nine very long years ..always looking over her shoulder for the abusive man she knows will find her and kill her.

She married a billionaire and he promised to love and honor. Nothing was said about being locked in a room while entertaining the 'nanny' in their bedroom or having to deal with non-stop mental, physical, sexual abuse.

When one beating was enough to land her in a hospital, no one believed that her well-known husband had done this to her. At the first opportunity, she grabbed her son and ran.

All she remembers of the night she ran was a man shot dead and a woman with her throat cut. What really happened that night?

This is an excellent psychological thriller, well written. Drew's desperation and terrifying need to save her child is palpable. Her husband is one of the most heinous characters I've ever seen.

The story is told from several perspectives ... Drew herself, past and present ... her son, Michael, 10 years old and perplexed by life with his mother ... and a woman named Catherine who plays a pivotal part of the plot.

Many thanks to the author / Thomas & Mercer / Netgalley for the digital copy of this chilling psychological thriller. Read and reviewed voluntarily, the opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.

Chilling and Complete Captivating!!

Wow! The suspense in this book is off the charts!!! I could NOT STOP!! I completely FLEW through this book.

J.M. Winchester has a true gift for making the story come alive! The imagery put you right in the story!! Heart racing, fingers gripping, eyes glued open! Wow! Truly amazing!! Not to mention... the ending!! It had me gasping out loud. I’m still in complete awe.

I am anxiously awaiting to see what she comes up with next! I just became her biggest fan!

This book kept me guessing all the way through and it was a throughly enjoyable read! I enjoyed the suspense of not knowing the full story about any of the characters right until the end...the end sped up quickly and kept me hooked that I had to finish that same night!
Would definitely read more by this author!

Thanks to the publisher for an ARC to read and give my honest opinion.

Aptly named I think since you really don’t get the full logistics until the end. Drew has put herself in an incredible situation that even almost a decade later she is still stuck in. Despite numerous evade tactics our past does catch up with us all.

What did I like? It’s creepy as shit, and The Drew /Nanny situation was weird. At first I thought maybe this chick had multiple personalities but that went away quick. I love dark tales like these with nightmares we can’t erase.

Would I buy this book? Yes, it’s definitely a story line that does a wonderful job of being told. It was hard to put down.

Thoughts for the author? Great job! Looking forward for more from this author!

This story is told by 3 characters - Drew who escaped her prison like marriage to Adam, Drew's son Micheal and Adam's mistress Catherine. The buildup was lengthy, flashbacks to Drew's marriage to lend empathy to her decision to run away.
The ending - very good.

I had high hopes for this book, however I didn’t enjoy it as much as I though I would and was left feeling somewhat disappointed. The plot is good, however it didn’t develop as much as I would have liked. Overall, it could have been so much better.

Pretty good

I liked the writing and the characters were well developed. Adam was perhaps a bit over the top. A true sense of desperation and unease was created right from the beginning and didn’t let go until the conclusion.

The alternating narrative was well done and steadily built up the story. The chapters by Catherine were truly horrific.

There were some twists, some a bit too convenient. I liked the friendships that were developed along the way. The romance was fine, though unnecessary, but really didn’t distract from the story. Also, the conclusion wasn’t all sunshine but more realistic than how many of there stories end. The last chapter was chilling and leaves a lot to interpretation 😬.

Quick and entertaining read. Will check out for by this author. Thanks to NetGalley, the author and Thomas & Mercer for a copy in exchange for a review.