I devoured The Block Party by Jamie Day, stopped reading only to get some much-needed sleep. It is a fast-paced story that keeps you on your toes from the first page to the last, a definite page-turner.
Every Memorial Day, Nick, Alexandra and their daughter Lettie Fox participate in theblock party in their elite neighborhood. Actually, they co-host it with their 15 neighbors and their families, however the year the story is set in, most of the work has become Alexandra's responsibility. Not all, on Alton Road, is as it is seen by outsiders; it might just not be the idyllic and perfect place they perceive.
Nick and Alex are dealing with their own issues: Alex's drinking, Lettie's withdrawal and school issues, their work and the gradual distance growing between them. Add to this all of the other characters on Alton Road, and hold on for quite a party.
The story, told primarily from the perspectives of Alex and Lettie, shifts between the day of the party and the year before. I found the family dynamics of the Fox family very believable,and liked them.. Like in every neighborhood, there were good people and not-so- good; sometimes, it was difficult to discern.
I could go on and on, however I urge you to read the book, a five star read. In my opinion.
I did receive an ARC from NetGalley; that in no way impacted my review; The Block Party is simply a very good book..

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and Net Galley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This definitely reminded me a bit of Desperate Housewives with murder in the mix! This book starts with readers knowing there was gunshots on Alton Road during their annual Memorial Day block party. It goes back and forth from last year to present time for us to learn all the drama and twists for the rich families that live on this street. This book was certainly entertaining and had twists that were shocking! Who is dead? What happened at the block party? Get ready for a wild ride!

Quick paced neighborhood mystery with lots of DRAMA!

If you like: teen drama, adult drama, neighbor drama, with a bit of drama on the side, this book may be for you!

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Really enjoyed this book of a woman running a family business that she cherishes. Lots of obstacles to over overcome but her grandfather would be profundity and she’s not going to let anything get in her way of keeping this family business intact.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Publishing Group for sending me an ARC of The Block Party in exchange for an honest review.

It’s Memorial Day in Meadowbrook, Massachusetts, which means that the fancy folks on Alton Road are throwing their annual Block Party. Are you there, or are you a jealous hater complaining about it online? Because this year won’t just have the usual assortment of wine drunk moms and petty disputes. This year, there will be murder(s)….

The Block Party was almost certainly inspired by the Big Little Lies miniseries. After an initial opening scene in the present, The Block Party rewinds one year and then flows chronologically, so that the book is in the final pages by the time we return to the present-day Alton Road Block Party. And it is only then—after a dozen possible victims and killers and several possible murder weapons have been introduced that you finally learn the identity of the victim(s) and killer(s).

The names come fast and furious in the initial chapters, but soon you settle in with the assortment of main characters and their individual dramas. The majority of the storylines involve the adults, though a few involve their children. But all the plots come crashing together at the present-day Alton Road Block Party. There were a couple of writing choices that confused me. I never figured out why Lettie is the only character whose perspective we get in the first person, and I’m not sure why a murder occurred off page. Perhaps it was to delay the reveal just a bit longer, but it was odd. Still, The Block Party definitely has a fun, gossipy vibe, with lots of suburban drama, buildup, and sharp, sarcastic banter. A solid debut. 3.5 stars rounded up to 4. Recommended.

I really wanted to like this book. I got about 20% into it and was so bored I decided I wouldn’t be finishing it. It starts off relatively strong in the first chapter but falls short soon after.

This was like a front row seat to the juicy gossip of the well-to-do. More money more problems? For this wealthy neighborhood, this holds true. I didn’t envy all of the problems, but I sure did enjoy reading about it all! The ending was a bit of a let down. It was pretty anticlimactic for me after everything that went down. I still highly recommend this book for a fast-paced, entertaining read. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.

What would happen if "Desperate Housewives" held a block party which resulted in a murder? This novel undertakes to discover almost exactly that. While the reader knows from the first chapter that gunshots have been fired - the flash backs to the prior year's party and the months that follow provide an abundance of suspects as well as multiple potential victims. A quick read with gossipy twists and turns of the residents of one street in a neighborhood - both the parents and the teenager hide secrets that lead to the tragic end.

Absolutely stunning writing! This was hard to put down! I would highly recommend to thriller, suspense, mystery fans!

The Block Party is a study in the secrets and issues that many struggle with (although hopefully usually not everyone in one cul-de-sac!) It's hard to say much without giving away spoilers, but a thoroughly enjoyable read. I'm not sure the message board sections are necessary, however, they are certainly a part of modern life for better or worse.

A delicious read that will have you guessing until the very end. The Block Party is a story about a tightly-knit community that presents itself as perfect, beautiful, but beneath the surface is unraveling under the pressure of secrets and lies. What's not to love?

We've seen the premise many times, but in this novel we get two unique perspectives. The story alternates between Alex and her daughter, Lettie. Alex's voice is narrated in third person, while Lettie's is in first. I loved how effective the narration was.

I won't give any spoilers here, but the twists are plentiful. Some most surprising. Voices are chatty. Think Liane Moriarty. But just like Moriarty's books, there are so many secrets. Be prepared to be entertained. Be prepared to meet your neighbors!

Five stars. Highly recommend.

I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley and Macmillan in exchange for an honest review.

Big Little Lies meets Desperate Housewives. I'm not the fastest reader and had to put the book down a few times due to life interruptions, but I'm glad I finished it. Interesting ensemble (though I did get confused with so many couples at first (but as I mentioned before, life interruptions...that could be why?). Really enjoyed how the story wrapped up. Can't wait to read more from this author!

Thanks to NetGalley for an advance copy of this book. This is one block party that I'd like to be an observer of. So much drama and secrets going on in this Cul de sac.

This was a great debut novel for Jamie Day! The Block Party is a thrilling story from start to finish. It is filled with betrayal, revenge, secrets and murder. I loved the story being told from multiple point of views and I had fun seeing how the plot played out. Great read!

This book started a bit slower and then I could not put it down! I was finishing this late into the night. The story is told with alternating POV between mother and daughter and their experiences within their worlds. The story starts with a murder but leads you back in time through the twists of a year and leaves you wondering... who was killed and why? Add into this the humor of a neighborhood messenging board between chapters and you will be hooked. This is family drama in multiple life stages to the extreme!

The Block Party is an unpredictable thriller with a cast of shady, catty characters. Every year the neighborhood on Alton Road has a block party. This year is full of red and blue lights and sirens. Through glimpses into the past the story unfolds in way that the reader has no idea who the lights are for but no there are plenty of suspects. Secrets, lies, manipulations, and revenge sprinkle a story that leaves you on the edge of your seat with unpredictable suspense. My voluntary, unbiased review is based upon a review copy from NetGalley.

The residents of the exclusive cul-de-sac on Alton Road are entangled in a web of secrets and scandal utterly unknown to the outside world, and even to each other.

On the night of the annual Summer block party, there has been a murder.

But, who did it and why takes readers back one year earlier, as rivalries and betrayals unfold—discovering that the real danger lies within their own block and nothing—and no one—is ever as it seems.

The Block Party is a snarky thriller, Desperate Housewives meets Next Door. Thank you St. Martin's for the digital review copy!

What a wonderful debut novel for Jamie Day! The Block Party is a book of domestic suspense that seems to have a little bit of everything: love, betrayal, addictions, revenge, secrets, and even a stalker. Author Jamie Day takes all these components and wraps them into a novel that is difficult to put down.

The novel is well-written in two alternating viewpoints of a mother and her daughter. Alex, a divorce mediator, is the mother of Lexie, a high school student. They live in an upper class neighborhood, and the story begins with a murder at their neighborhood block party. The author then takes the reader back a year to explore what events led up to the mysterious murder.

I look forward to reading many more books from this author!

Thank you, NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press, for the digital ARC in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed above are my own.

It’s a quite a fast paced and a highly engaging read to get into. I really loved the pacing and word building in it. Plus, the writing style was easy to get into it too! Overall, I enjoyed it