A tense, twisty domestic thriller about new neighbors, old secrets, and suburban darkness. Fast-paced and packed with juicy drama. A perfect binge read.

3.5⭐️

The blurb definitely had me excited for this one! It sounded very interesting. And I found it pretty enjoyable through the first half. I did get a little bored at times, but I wanted to know what was going to happen. It was pretty slow so I think that’s why I got a little bored. It’s definitely more of a slow burn. It was kinda predictable, but overall it was a pretty decent read.

The book started out slow for me. If you like juicy dramas, soap operas with some twists, then this book is for you.
Thank you #NetGalley, # StMartin’sPress and #MelissaAdelman for the ebook for my honest review.

This was a twisty read. It definitely kept me guessing about where it was going to go next, but it did really lean in to the whole people suck vibe. I am glad Alexis made it through though.

I don't recall requesting this one, but it sounded like it had a great premise. The twist at the end was good, even if it was absolutely ludicrous.

First book by this author. Alexis eventually moves into her new home with her husband, two children and live-in nanny and slowly gets to know her new neighbors, the first of whom is Blair who has lived in the neighborhood for over fifteen years. Tragedy rocks the community when Blair’s husband Teddy is found dead at the bottom of a trail near their home on the banks of the Potomac and all evidence points to the fact that it was indeed murder. An investigation ensues and Alexis befriends Blair, them spending a lot of time in each other’s company. As the narrative progresses, Alexis begins to notice strange occurrences in the neighborhood, and if the rumors and gossip making rounds has even an ounce of truth to them, her neighbors have a lot going on under the veneer of the perfect image they strive to maintain. Definitely has vibes of The Couple Next Door and maybe Money Pit. 3.5 rounded up. Thanks to Netgalley, the Author and Publisher.

Reading the blurb, "Desperate Housewives meets The Couple Next Door in a chilling story of murder and intrigue set in a well-to-do DC suburb" got me excited to read What the Neighbors Saw by Melissa Adelman

I really enjoyed What The Neighbors Saw. It was a thriller like no other! Highly recommended to all thriller readers.

The story of Alexis and her seemingly perfect life in a pristine DC suburb unravels with shocking twists and secrets that will leave you questioning everyone. The tension between Alexis and Blair adds a layer of intrigue as the truth behind Teddy's murder slowly comes to light. With well-crafted suspense and unexpected revelations, this book offers a thrilling ride, making it a solid 4-star read.

What the Neighbors Saw by Melissa Adelman is a gripping suburban thriller that dives into the dark undercurrents hidden beneath picture-perfect neighborhoods. When a shocking crime disrupts a seemingly quiet community, long-buried secrets and tensions bubble to the surface, leaving everyone a suspect.

Adelman masterfully builds suspense, blending domestic drama with mystery in a way that keeps you guessing until the end. The character dynamics are layered and realistic, and the slow unraveling of secrets adds to the tension. While some twists feel familiar, the fast-paced plot and juicy neighborhood drama make it hard to put down.

Slow paced and not as good as it was hyped up to be. A new couple Alexis and Sam move into a big house in a posh neighborhood. They don't quite fit in since they are a multiracial couple. When one of the long-time residents is found dead secrets are exposed and skeletons dug out from every closet. Thanks Netgalley and the publisher for the advance ecopy.

The premise of this one sounds so good. I wanted to be invested from the jump. I had a hard time connecting right away with the story but also the characters. It was a slow start and didn’t quite pick up for me. There was nothing negative to say about the story just maybe didn’t work for me all the way.

It’s so difficult to write a review when a book didn’t wow me. Sadly, this one didn’t wow me.
 
There is nothing inherently wrong with this story. The writing was perfectly good, and the plot was solid. The issue for me is that I felt like I have read this same story about 25 times already (at least). When I begin to notice a repetitive plot, I quickly become disengaged, which definitely impacts my emotional connection to the book.
 
However, this might be more of an issue on my end, considering I read 250 to 300 books each year. If you don’t read as many books as I do, or if you are new to thrillers, you may love this.
 
Thank you @netgalley and St. Martin’s Press/Minotaur Books for a copy of this book, which I have read and reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

Thanks to Netgalley, St Martins Press and Me,Issa Adelman for this ARC. So I read this a while ago, but forgot to send my feedback, sorry. My first book by this author, but I thought this book was so good she’s now on my TBR author list. I read reviews that compared it to desperate housewives, so I was in ! A domestic drama with a twist, if you haven’t read this one yet, you should . A definite book to suggest to my next bookclub meet..

I almost DNF"d this book at 20%, but I am so happy I kept on reading. What the Neighbors Saw starts off slow and took me a while to connect with the characters. But as I kept listening, I got more invested in Blair and Alexis and couldn't wait to see what happened with Blair's husband.

A twisty thriller set in a neighborhood. Alexis and Sam move into a swanky neighborhood and shortly after their move their neighbor gets murdered.

This leads to an investigation and everyone is hiding a secret and everyone is suspicious.

While I enjoyed it, I was hoping for a different ending. Seemed too predictable.

Thank you @stmartinspress and @netgalley for this advance reading copy of What the Neighbors Saw by Melissa Adelman. Pub date: 6/20/23

This story definitely kept my attention with the twists and turns. Sometimes the darkest acts occur in the most beautiful houses…

When Alexis and her husband Sam buy a neglected Cape Cod house in an exclusive DC suburb, they are ecstatic. Sam is on the cusp of making partner at his law firm, Alexis is pregnant with their second child, and their glamorous neighbors welcome the couple with open arms. Things are looking up, and Alexis believes she can finally leave her troubled past behind.

But the neighborhood’s picture-perfect image is shattered when their neighbor Teddy – a handsome, successful father of three – is found dead on the steep banks of the Potomac River. The community is shaken, and as the police struggle to identify and apprehend the killer, tension in the neighborhood mounts and long-buried secrets start to emerge.

In the midst of the turmoil, Alexis takes comfort in her budding friendship with Teddy’s beautiful and charismatic widow, Blair. But as the women grow closer, the neighborhood only becomes more divided. And when the unthinkable truth behind Teddy’s murder is finally uncovered, both Blair and Alexis must reexamine their friendship and decide how far they are willing to go to preserve the lives they have so carefully constructed.

While I don’t usually go for domestic suspense anymore, this one really did suck me in and kept me interested through the whole book. Since I don’t live an affluent lifestyle, there were many times that I had to roll my eyes at the things that were considered a big deal for the characters. But aside from that, this story kept me engaged and looking forward to finding out how everything would end. The ending was unexpected and threw me for a loop, which I loved. I definitely recommend this book if you’re looking for a domestic suspense set in a close-knit affluent neighborhood with plenty of infidelity and some murder splashed in.

I listened to this as an audiobook and thoroughly enjoyed the performance by both narrators, Hillary Huber and Sarah Hollis. Their voices had me drawn in and were exactly how I pictured the characters sounding.

A huge thank you to Macmillan Audio and St. Martin’s Press for providing me with these gifted copies in exchange for my honest review.

Great twisty read, perfect for a rainy weekend read!

Kept me guessing all the way through.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

What the Neighbors Saw is a gripping exploration of humanity and the destructive power of secrets. It's a must-read for thriller lovers who delight in moral ambiguity.

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for sharing this book with me. All thoughts are my own.

This is the first book I have read by this author and I will be looking for more. I absolutely loved this book and read it in one day. I would definitely recommend this book.