I thought this book sounded like it had a great premise but I don’t feel like there was really much of a plot. I also had trouble empathizing with the characters as some points. I did like the representation of infertility and the affect it can have on women’s mental health. I feel like this isn’t a topic I see present a lot so I appreciated that.

not a bad book, slightly predictable but that can happen in the thriller genre. a good summer read, not too complicated but easy to follow.

Dark and all encompassing book with twists and turns that had me gasping till the very last page. I was pleasantly surprised with all the twists and turns.

This book gave me the chills. I could not predict what would happen next and I was disturbed the whole time.

As a mother, I can only imagine what I would do if I wanted a family as desperately as the MC did. I would not go to those extremes, but with the right mental illness, I can see it happening to someone.

I like Elizabeth Day's writing style and it was a very quick read - un-put-downable.

This one started out strong--I enjoyed the author's writing style quite a bit. The characters are hard to relate to at first, but that makes more sense as to why as you progress through the novel. Lots and lots of twists and turns, for sure. As the story moves forward, the characters become much more relatable. The raw commentary about infertility treatments might be triggering to some, but I think it's important that those types of stories are told to increase understanding. Unfortunately, the final "twist" isn't nearly as exciting as the previous ones, and the whole thing kind of ends with a whimper.

What did I just read? If you are looking for a twisty thriller, this book is for you. It is not to be missed. I was on the edge of my seat and could not stop reading it. I recommend this one.
Many thanks to the author, Simon & Schuster and NetGalley for a complimentary copy of this book. My opinions are my own.

Spoiler alert— This was a confusing one for me. First I thought we were dealing with a psychologically abusive boyfriend, then I thought we were dealing with a stalking boarder, then I thought we had a non reliable narrator and then the evil mother in law. While I understand plot twists, it was a little convoluted for me and I finished the book thinking— that’s it? Not my favorite but I did enjoy it enough to finish. Thank you NetGalley and Simon and Schuster for providing me with an ARC.

I have tried many times to read this book and even tried the audio book but I just cannot get into it. I DNFed at 33%. I was just bored and ultimately this domestic thriller was not for me at all. I'm sure there is an audience for it, I'm just not it. I would still recommend it for others to try themselves.

Light 3.5. This book was really interesting but wasn’t for me. I don’t want to say too much about the plot but it has to do with a family struggling with infertility and needing to use a surrogate. This book was compelling to read I kept wanting to know what happened next. Now me personally do not have children so some of the feelings the main character were feeling was just a bit unrelatable for me. I could see others really enjoying this though ! I would like to thank NetGalley and the publishers for a chance to read this book for an honest review.

"Magpie" by Elizabeth Day is a fairly twisty domestic thriller! If you like to keep guessing until a nice tidy ending then this is the book for you.

I enjoyed the dual voices. I am a sucker for books set in London. I don't know why.

I recommend this book for a fun quick read.

Thank you to Simon and Schuster and Netgalley for an advanced readers copy of this book for my honest review.

I would have not been able to read this when I got the e-ARC from NetGalley a year ago. But things can change in a year and things have. I'm in a completely different mindset than I was a year ago. So I was able to really enjoy this book! Day definitely tricks you and turns you on your head! Half the time I didn't know what to believe. But what fun that was!

This book is wild. It starts out like hmm, when is the thriller aspect coming in... and then wham it's there and you don't even know what is happening anymore. Your world is turned upside down and you spend the rest of the book wondering how it could end. So this is all to say that I really enjoyed it! The character building and storytelling was right on point. I will definitely be checking out more from this author. I received an advance review copy for free and I'm leaving this review voluntarily.

It's actually 3.5 stars, almost 4 but not quite. It took me a year to read this book because I really had a hard time wanting to finish it. I almost pulled-the-bookmark more than once & I don't know why I decided that I had to finish it, but I'm glad I did. Reviewing this book will be difficult because there are quite a few twists and turns that I refuse to ruin for anyone. In the beginning, you meet Marisa and Jake and honestly, I didn't much care for or about either of them. She was too much one of those "lose yourself in your relationship and abandon your friends" type of women and I hate that. He was almost too good to be true which is also annoying. Then Kate moves in to help them out with rent and it's clear she's there to shake things up. I think you're supposed to not like her because of that, but I found myself liking her more. It's about this time that I stopped reading for a very long time. It seemed very predictable and quite frankly, I didn't care if she came between them and broke up their relationship...maybe they'd be better off. It just wasn't an interesting storyline to me. I picked it back up because I decided this year to finish the books I was in the middle of, even if that meant deciding to DNF. I was going to give it a little more and if it was clearly going the way I was sure it was then I'd just stop. I WAS DEAD WRONG! I never saw the next thing coming and I was a little shocked and more than a little impressed. It was a jaw dropper for sure, and when you get through that and continue on this book is like "BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!" like an obnoxious infomercial and it's still not done with the twists. I mean nothing can top that first one, but it still keeps you guessing. I only wish there was a way that the author could have hinted that no matter what you think at the beginning, you must keep going. I mean, now that I know her style, I know that and will absolutely read more of hers and give them all the benefit of the doubt, but if it's your first read of hers, you just don't know. This is me telling you to trust the process and keep going, even if you think you hate it.

Loved the twist of this book and the characters in this book. I wanted to keep reading and figure out what was real!

The Magpie by Elizabeth Day is a literal nightmare about motherhood and obsession. Just how far would you go for the perfect family?

Marisa and Jake look like the perfect couple. The only thing they are missing is a baby of their own. Failed attempt after failed attempt at fertility treatments leave them disheartened and broke.

Kate, their seemingly perfect roommate will help to provide them with the financial boost they need to keep trying to complete their family. But there is something really off about Kate. She knows too much, she lacks personal boundaries, and she is obsessed with Marisa, Jake, and their unborn child.

The big twist in this book is insane! I don't dare share anything else about the story because I don't want to risk spoiling it for anyone else.

Overall, "Magpie" is well written and is a fast-paced read. I LOVED that it is told from multiple POVs that I feel added depth to the story. It is my opinion that this book could be triggering for readers who have suffered with or currently suffer from issues with infertility. Day doesn't hold back, and the parts about infertility can be a bit hard to read, so please be mindful before starting this novel.

I’m not even sure where to start here. This book is bananas. Marissa and Jake appear to have the perfect relationship. They choose to bring in a flat mate to help with expenses while they try having a baby. Automatically Marissa suspects that Jake is having an affair with Kate.

I loved how the storyline flips to the POV of Kate, which is fantastic that you get that story line. The beginning is a bit slow and I did have the moment of maybe I should bale on this book. I’m glad I didn’t.

Thank you #NetGalley for the advance copy.

Set in the realm of perfect relationships and twisted obsessions, the story follows Marisa and Jake, an ideal couple, as they welcome Kate, the seemingly perfect roommate, into their lives. However, beneath the surface of their harmonious existence lies a web of deception and manipulation that threatens to destroy everything they hold dear.

Elizabeth Day crafts a psychological suspense novel that promises intrigue and tension but, in my opinion, falls short of its potential. I felt that the character development lacks depth overall. Specifically Marisa, whose oblivion to red flags became frustrating over time and made it challenging for me to empathize with her. Additionally, the pacing of the novel feels uneven. The first half builds a sense of anticipation and intrigue, but the second half becomes predictable and rushed.

First off I want to thank NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for allowing me an ARC version of the book in exchange for an honest review.
I just don't know about this one. It was a little slow. Then something happened and I thought "Whoa. That wasn't on my radar." towards the end of the first half of the book. Then the last half was like a different book. I don't want to give any spoilers but it was strange. I don't regret reading it, but it definitely wasn't one of my favs.

Jake and Marisa are expecting their first baby. They just moved into a new home and suddenly decide to rent a room in their house to bring in some extra money. Kate, the renter, oversteps there at the house and gets a little too cozy with Jake. That starts to bringing aggravation and jealousy and Marisa's moods are getting darker and deeper as the time goes by. She begins following Kate and soon Marisa's actions will lead to the most explosive and unexpected confrontation. Their lives will unravel but not in the way any of them could have anticipated. Thanks NetGalley and the publisher for the advance ecopy.

I've seen enough true crime and reddit to know where it was going. I was a tad disappointed midway thru, a lot could've been done with this. It was a meh for me.