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The Girl Upstairs

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This was a real slow burner that I struggled to keep reading. I kept reading because I wanted to find out what happened. It still has twists and turns to keep you turning the pages.

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Really enjoyed this book was surprised with the outcome . Definitely worth a read . Would recommend to friends .

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The Girl Upstairs is a page turner of a mystery with a complex main character. This is not a fast paced thriller but rather an intriguing character study that examines why Suzie is so determined to find her neighbor Emily. Suzie’s depression and self isolation are also explored through her search for Emily. If you like a slower paced mystery that is more character driven then plot driven, this is the book for you.

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This was a fast paced mystery that was a great escape read. Well written, it will keep you turning pages to see what happened to the girl upstairs.
Many thanks to Harper Collins UK and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

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Thank you to Netgalley and Harper Collins UK One More Chapter for the arc of the girl upstairs by Georgina Lees.

5 star read- This follows the new neighbour who moved in upstairs Emily who is a bit of a nusiance playing loud music is loud and is heavy on her feet and seems happy enough and then theres the lady living downstairs Suzy whom seems to be the complete opposite of Emily shes full of sadness, stuck in her flat.. complaints of noise made and then it seems to go all quiet upstairs..?! whats happened to Emily.. you MUST read to find out!

Highly gripping, hooking, page turner totally recommend

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Suzie Arlington quietly lived her day-to-day life in her lonely flat. Her only entertainment was listening to Emily Williams, the girl upstairs. When Emily went missing, Suzie was determined to find out what happened to the girl who she thought she knew.

For a short book, this story was quite slow for me. I was intrigued by what happened to both characters, but most of the time it felt too linear especially in Suzie’s POV. I needed more ups and down to keep my attention. I liked the overall storyline, but it just needed a little more punch.

The Girl Upstairs is a story of secrets and obsession. It might appeal to readers who enjoy a domestic Thriller/Mystery.

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A psychological thriller about a woman who goes missing and her neighbour who has an unhealthy interest in her activities. The novel did not grip me, the character of Suzie was very sad and there was nothing remarkable about her personally. Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the arc.

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not a bad read, admittedly it kept me intrigued. However, I found all the characters extremely annoying and so couldn't enjoy it as much, but I was eager to find out what happened which kept me reading.

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I felt like the writing was messy. I’m unsure if that was just because of the unedited proof I was reading, or if the finalized version was also sloppy. Timelines seemed to meld together and jump around at their own Will. Found times where I really didn’t know what was happening for sure.

I figured out who did it early on. Just bad vibes immediately, but obviously unsure why until it unfolded.

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Suzie Arlington lives alone on the first floor of an apartment flat in London. Due to poor insulation, Suzie can hear every movement of her upstairs neighbor Emily. She knows when Emily is cooking, speaking, blaring music, and stomping around she also will go to room to room below her to listen to whats going on. .

One day, Suzie goes up to deliver a package for Emily she hasn't heard in in awhile and notices Emily’s door is open. Something seems wrong once she opens the door something is wrong.

She calls the landlord to come look at her apartment and soon the police is called and it turns into a missing person case. But Suzie doesn't feel they are doing enough or taking it to serious.

This is a slow built mystery but I wanted to know what was going on. They way they mix in grief and the depression and guilt one person carries in this story is what is the real highlight. Since Suzie feels the cops aren't doing enough she starts trying to find all the pieces that have been left behind.

The majority of the story is from Suzie’s perspective. Once you get so much info from chapters it shifts to Emilys pov.

The general vibe of the book is sad, especially the more we learn about Suzie’s and Emilys past. I liked Suzie and felt for her, but she is very awkward.

They lead you down one path of what happen then at the end they switch it up. Didn't see that coming but also felt strange. But in the end I really enjoyed this book and would recommend this book to anyone whos a fan on slow paced psychological character-driven books.

Thank you Netgalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

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A brilliant psychological thriller
Will have you hooked from the first page
You will not want to put it down
Thanks NetGalley

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The perfect unreliable narrator, can we really trust her? Brilliant climatic ending, and very readable!

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I really enjoyed this book all the way through, i liked the characters and the story. Towards the end though it felt rather drawn out and was a very predictable ending

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This one started a bit slow for me but once I was at about 30% I couldn’t put it down. Great twists and surprises. Definitely don’t give up on this one.

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Suzie is a widow who complains about the loud music played by her upstairs neighbour Emily. When that neighbour goes missing she takes it on herself to investigate her disappearance after deciding the police and her family aren’t doing enough. She still feels responsible for her husbands death and involving herself in the investigation gives her the feeling she is making up for that. Along the way she uncovers a few secrets and one of them could result in her own death from an unexpected source.
I was surprised when Emily started to tell a little of her story. It was around chapter 19 and I was expecting it to happen earlier if it happened at all.
I liked the bit of a connection Suzie had with Detective Peters but felt she took a risk interfering in the investigation.
Susie’s family appeared to be very close yet they didn’t realise she was struggling with life and appeared to suffer from depression due to her bereavement. Some professional help probably wouldnt have gone astray.
If living in a flat/apartment is so noisy I hope I never have to live in one!. Hearing minute sounds of someone else’s life would drive me nuts.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a free digital copy of the uncorrected proof text in return for an honest review.

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Thank you to Netgalley, the publishing hoUse and the author for the opportunity to read a complimentary copy of this book in return for a review based upon my honest opinion.

Suzie hears every step her neighbour upstairs makes; she knows what room she is in, when it is take-out day, when she is sad and crying, and she plays her music too loud. Suzie likes silence, she is coping with an event that turned her life upside-down and she has not yet recovered., and does not take kindly to the giel upstairs, Emily, stomping around.

But when the girl upstairs goes missing, it appears that Suzie is the only person concerned. Why is Suzie so concerned, did she have something to do with Emily's disappearance or is she worried that whatever happend to Emily, she could be next.

This book was good, it wasn't great as Suzie bugged me and did things that made no sense. Most of all the story gave lots iof promise of suspense, but did not deliver as much as I had hoped.

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I thoroughly enjoyed this ride of a book. From the very first sentence to the last I was gripped!

Its about a woman who lives in a ground floor flat when a new girl moves into the flat upstairs...but soon things start to take a sinister turn. I loved all the little hints of the past of the woman who lives in the ground floor flat and I wanted to know more! When the girl upstairs then mysteriously disappears and everyone seems to just accept that she has run away, the woman in the ground flat becomes determined to find out the truth. I loved all the characters involved especially the policeman who is investigating and his interactions with the main character.

In conclusion I would highly recommend if you want a fast, easy read with plenty of twists and turns that keeps you guessing. I must admit I did guess what had happened about halfway through the book but that didn't matter as I just wanted to keep reading until I found out!

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This book is a quick read that might keep you awake…characters that are intriguing but not cozy…mystery and mayhem at the center of this story…this book was sent to me electronically for review by Netgalley.

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If your neighbor disappeared, would you notice?
Suzie hasn't had many interactions with Emily, but she knows her better than anyone else. With Emily living on the floor above her, she can hear the TV, what music she listens to, her phone calls...everything. Suzie even knows Emily's routine. Suddenly, everything goes silent... Suzie takes it upon herself to check in on Emily, as quiet has never been in her vocabulary. That's when Suzie discovers that Emily is missing. Where has Emily gone? Can Suzie solve this puzzle with the information she's gathered from living in the flat below?
I really enjoyed this book. I read the book in one day, barely putting it down, wanting to know so badly what happened to Emily. I bounced between reading and listening to the audiobook. The narrator did a great job bringing this story to life! This book is perfect for those who love psychological thrillers/general fiction with added suspense.
I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

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Suzie and her upstairs neighbor Emily were never friends. Suzie prefers the quiet and seclusion of her apartment and will only go outdoors when necessary. Emily is quite the opposite and doesn't mean to be purposely loud, but she lives her life day by day by dating, going to work and out with friends. While downstairs Suzie can hear everything - footsteps, murmured conversations, the shower being turned on, and the toilet flushing. She knows when she leaves and when she returns. She knows her weekend schedule. Suzie begins to wonder if something has happened when she doesn't hear anything for a few days. Her sister and Emily's landlord think it's none of her business and is being nosy. Suzie can't help feeling something is wrong, and as she tries to find clues on her own, she discovers she doesn't know Emily at all.

I thought this was a good read that kept me engaged in the story. Suzie's past is the reason she needs to find Emily and doesn't listen to anyone telling her otherwise. As the story is told in Emily and Suzie's POV's, you see what happened in their pasts and why they are in their current situations. The story keeps you guessing as to what happened with other characters involved. Overall I enjoyed it and look forward to reading more books from this author in the future.

Thank you Netgalley and HarperCollins UK/One More Chapter for the opportunity to read this book.

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