I usually love me a neighborhood drama — nothing as scary as suburban life. Sadly, I couldn't get into this book enough to finish it so I'm opting out of it for the time being and hope to return to it down the road!

Verrrrry twisty plot. I just feel it could’ve been… better written?

Thank you Net Galley & to the publisher for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to netgalley.com for this ARC.

I enjoyed this mystery/thriller/family drama book. It was fun and a page turner. While there weren't very many gasp aloud twists, it kept my interest until the end. Most of the characters were flawed and unlikeable, but that was part of what makes the book interesting. The main story takes place on Memorial Day weekend (which is when I am writing this review) and then goes back one year in time to help set up the story. Fun, summer read.

Looking forward to other books from this author.

This was a fun little thriller. Definitely a great summer time read. I liked the annual memorial day block party, sounds like it would be a fun time, well minus all the drama. I didn't expect what happened to happen based off the beginning 😳 so that was a whole lot of twists which was fun. All round a good time and definitely recommend this for the summer time.

Totally twisted but unfortunately very true to life tale of a enmeshed neighborhood. The characters are believable rather than just caricatures. It's a smooth read and holds your interest.

A gripping domestic drama unfolds in this captivating tale set within a neighborhood filled with secrets and scandals. Alternating between past and present, the story revolves around a major event at the annual Memorial Day block party, drawing readers into a web of suspense and intrigue. With a plethora of characters and intertwining plotlines, the skilled writing brings the story to life. Filled with addictive drama and shocking revelations, this tale of flawed characters and neighborhood dynamics is sure to keep readers hooked, albeit with a word of caution for those sensitive to triggering content. If you crave juicy neighborhood stories, this one promises to satisfy your craving for drama this summer.

This is one of those books that you cannot put down until its done. This one captures the mind! Loved it al and betting it will be a hit! Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher

I enjoyed The Block Party, by Jamie Day. While I believe it was well written, the changing perspectives took some getting used to. That said, I was fully engaged, and the ending was a bit of a surprise. I'll probably read another of the author's books in the future.

I struggled to finish this. I liked the premise, but I think I would have dnf'd if it hadn't been a NetGalley book. There were pieces of it that captured my interest, but it just felt too long for what it was.

The different threads and different characters were a lot and not particularly interesting to me. The tension and buildup just weren't there for me. So unfortunately, this one wasn't for me.

This was just alright! I had a hard time following with all the characters and they were un likable to me.

On an ideal street, nothing can go wrong. Until absolutely everything does. During an lovely block party, there is a murder, then the narrative goes back in time to understand the day. The narration is split between a mother and daughter, one wary of the new neighbors, one attracted to the son of the neighbors. Here is divorce, drugs, broken friendships, and Only Fans. Who could want more! A paranoid ride for everyone in the suburbs.

This book was full of drama and gossip and I loved the “Real housewives” vibe. It was a really good ready and I enjoyed the ‘who-done-it aspect’. I will definitely be reading more of Jamie Day in the future.

Rich people's neighborhood drama is some of the best to read about, add a mystery and I'm here for it. The Block Party by Jamie Day revolves around a murder that takes place at this exclusive neighborhood's summer block party. The story takes us back to the previous year's block party and all the drama that unfolds throughout the year. There are two narrators, Alex (the neighborhood drunk who is always promising to quit), and her daughter, Lettie.

I enjoyed the premise of the book, but it fell a little flat for me. The narrators were both very unlikable, especially Alex, who was extremely annoying to me. She explained way too much detail and the book dragged on for this reason. I kept reading to find out who the murderer was, but honestly didn't care all that much since none of the characters were very interesting. Overall, I thought it was decent, but I probably won't think about this book again in the future.

This was a 5 star for me that I devoured it in a short time. Throughly enjoyed this debut novel by Jamie Day.

This story is told in two POV - Alex and her daughter Lettie. It’s centered around a tragedy that happens at the annual block party. It goes through a timeline of events the year prior to the block party where tragedy strikes. There are 5 families that live on the “block” that are involved in the story. This reminds me of Big Little Lies, Desperate Housewives (because of the secrets) or a Lifetime movie.

Definitely one I couldn’t put down and kept finding myself wondering what would happen next or what secret would be exposed next.

Special thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for sharing this perfect digital reviewer copy with me in exchange for my honest thoughts.

What a great book! This was one of the best page turners I've read in awhile. There was great character development, a great storyline that flowed without a hitch and kept a reader's attention with each new word that was laid down on the page! Our cast of characters are a neighborhood of people that have known each other for years, to which we ask ourselves - do we truly know all of the dirty laundry of those closest to us? New neighbors move into the neighborhood and troubles begin, or do they just start getting discovered, cracked and spilled out into the open? I can't begin to describe how well the author intertwined the storylines together, all while introducing new and shocking details with each turn of the page. Readers will be invested in the characters, looking around every corner with each of them for the next unexpected twist, all culminating at the neighborhood block party.

Enjoyed this one! Full of surprises but it took quite some time to get rolling. Good character development and good story. A lot of drama going on amongst neighbors. It was twisty and had me guessing to the end. I liked it so much a purchased the audible version so when I couldn’t read I listened. Great narration.
A very special thank you to St. Martins Press via NetGalley for the advanced readers copy in exchange for my honest review.

This book bombed for me. It is very repetitive especially when it comes to all the wine drinking and the repeated promises of "I need to stop". I love a good popcorn thriller but this one seemed to drag.

This was a really good read and I enjoyed the who-done-it aspect. This was perfectly executed and I'll definitely be reading more of Jamie Day in the future!

Upper middle class people behaving badly with a violent twist a t the end. I felt like some of the scenes with the daughter and her crush were a bit unrealistic, but It was worth it to finish this book. It took almost 1/3 of the book for me to get int it, but once I didn’t, it was a great ride.

This book sucked me in! So many twists and turns. A real whodunnit m. There is more going on in this neighborhood than Desperate Housewives Wisteria Lane! All is definitely not as it seems and this book kept me engaged and wanting to keep reading the whole way through. Jamie Day wrote a great book full of characters you won’t soon forget.