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.

An enjoyable read that will have you hooked. With so many characters to learn about it makes for a great plot for a novel.

I wanted to love this one, the plot was excellent! I only made it about a quarter of the way through before I had to throw it in the DNF pile. The writing wasn’t for me and it couldn’t hold my attention. Skip it. Thank you to @stmartinspress and @netgalley for my copy!

Told from the POV of the mother Alex (nosy neighbor with a lot of time on her hands and a drinking problem) and the daughter Lettie (angsty high school senior passionate about global warming). Story takes place in an exclusive cul-de-sac inhabited by wealthy neighbors. They all have their own secrets and each of their lives are somehow intertwined with one another.

My big gripe was that I found both of the narrators to be unlikeable. Alex was constantly talking about how she was going to stop drinking but then was drinking 5 seconds later. She was very nosy and always in people’s business. And Lettie was angsty in a way that was just over the top. The fact that she was counting her words during interactions with her parents was excessive.

I did like that each character had their own backstory and situation going on. Kept the story interesting enough to push through. But just didn’t love it.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review!

Jamie Day’s The Block Party is a mystery where there has been a murder at a neighborhood block party. Full of twists and turns, you will not be able to put this book down! I voluntarily read and reviewed a complimentary copy of this well-written book about murder, secrets, lies, and betrayal that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the end.

I was honestly here for the drama. This book felt a tad bit long but I overall enjoyed it. It definitely gave Big Little Lies vibes and I was here for it.
*I received this book in exchange for an honest review from NetGalley.*