A Mystery That Outweighed the Characters
"The Block Party" by Jamie Day was an interesting read, and while I definitely enjoyed the overall experience, it wasn't without its particular quirks.

The core mystery and that persistent "what is going on?" feeling truly gripped me from beginning to end; I was completely invested and couldn't put the book down because I just needed to know what would happen next. This intense curiosity trumped everything else. However, I wasn't a big fan of the characters themselves. While they were well-written, their frequent bad decisions often had me rolling my eyes. Despite this, the compelling plot and the urge to uncover the truth made it a worthwhile read.

The Block Party is a juicy suburban thriller packed with secrets, scandals, and suspense. Set in an affluent neighborhood, the story unravels over the course of a year leading up to a deadly block party. With shifting perspectives and plenty of twists, Jamie Day crafts a gripping tale of gossip, betrayal, and what really goes on behind closed doors.

Thank you to the publisher for letting me listen to this. The narration was engaging and I could not stop listening. I really loved it and hope others love it as well. The story was engaging as well as the characters. I would recommend.

So good! I loved the story and the writing! I'll definitely keep an eye out for any future works! Thanks for the arc!

Neighbors...these neighbors are why fences are built and shouldn't be crossed. There are so many secrets and twists and crazy schemes. It was hard at times to keep them all straight at times.

The Block Party is a juicy suburban drama filled with secrets, betrayals, and a shocking crime. Set in an upscale neighborhood during an annual party, the story’s alternating timelines slowly reveal the chaos leading up to a murder. The characters are messy in the best way, and the twists keep you hooked. Perfect for fans of twisty, fast-paced whodunits!

DNF at 43%. Full of unlikable characters and no mystery or thrill. I actually enjoyed the very beginning of the book. But as it jumped between characters, I found myself losing care for them and the excitement was gone. Just another book about suburban drama that had me rolling my eyes.

Thank you NetGalley, Macmillan Audio, and author Jamie Day for the ALC in exchange for my honest review.

Neighbourhood Drama, Secrets, Murder

The Block Party by Jamie Day is a domestic thriller set in an affluent neighbourhood. The story revolves around the annual Memorial Day block party on Alton Road, a seemingly idyllic place where the residents are entangled in a web of secrets and scandals. The plot unfolds through multiple points of view, primarily focusing on Alex, a wife and mother who oversees the block party, and her rebellious daughter, Lettie. The narrative flashes back and forth over a year, culminating in a murder that takes place during the block party, leaving the community in turmoil as they try to uncover the perpetrator and the motive behind the crime.

The Block Party excels in creating a gripping narrative filled with suspense and drama. Jamie Day's ability to weave multiple storylines and perspectives into a cohesive plot is commendable. The book's strengths lie in its complex characters and the exploration of dark themes that resonate with readers. However, some may find the pacing slow at times, and the numerous characters can be challenging to keep track of. Despite these minor drawbacks, The Block Party is an entertaining and thought-provoking read that will appeal to fans of domestic thrillers.

To this day, I'm still advertising this to customers looking for a quick fun summer thriller! Pull out the barbecue grill or sit by the pool, Jamie Day's The Block Party, never fails to liven up the summer!

I finished this book but honestly wish I hadn’t. This almost bored me to tears. I don’t think that this is necessarily a reflection on the author or even the book, itself. I just think that I was not the right reader for this book.

An incredible book with wonderful characters and a beautiful setting. It will keep you guessing until the end.

This book was not for me. I appreciate the publishers and netgalley giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

The Block Party by Jamie Day explores themes of friendship, resilience, and the power of unity. The interactions had between characters builds tension in the story and it comes to a climax.

Another book about rich people misbehaving, shocking! I found this one was slow and I didn't like the characters which made it a slog at times. I think it picked up a bit in the end when things began to really unfurl, but I don't think it was enough to overcome the slow parts.

You know...for a debut novel...this book has got it going on! This is not only salacious, but it's juicy and cunning, all wrapped up in one! Jamie Day is one author that you should keep tabs on, because she's got what it takes to become literary' s next greatest! If she can do what she did with her first book, just imagine how good they will get over time! Gosh...I have goosebumps!

This book was a quick read that you can easily devour in one sitting! And the neighborhood is one that everyone knows exactly what you're talking about...there's one in every town! But someone in town is a murderer, and there are plenty of people that could or should be suspects!

The characters to the story, to the secrets, to the twists all offer the perfect combination of a summer blockbuster hit! I could totally see this being turned into a movie!

The Block Party is narrated by Megan Tusing and Suzy Jackson. Megan Tusing is one of my favorite narrators, but both seemed to be an absolute perfect fit for this book, which makes a huge different in how a book comes across!

Overall, I am incredibly impressed with the likes of Jamie Day and The Block Party! You can't go wrong when choosing this for your next read!

I'd like to thank Jamie Day, St. Martin's Press, Macmillan Audio, and Netgalley for providing me a copy of The Block Party which allowed me to contribute this honest and unbiased review!

This one took me a minute to get really into, but eventually I did and I was glad I stuck it out! It became very intriguing and twisty and fast-paced. So enjoyable as a mystery!

I was excited to dig into this one, but couldn't really get pulled in. Lots of characters to track and I just didn't feel the need to find out what happens next.
Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the audio ARC.

I wasn’t sure about this book at first. There were so many characters and so much drama to keep track of. There were a few twists but the big one at the end had my jaw hitting the floor!

This. Book. Is. Fire!!! 🔥

I knew there was murder but didn’t know until the end who the victim(s) and killer(s) were!
I had so many suspicions about the lives of these complicated neighbors. Golly, though, some of them I didn’t see coming.
Jamie Day had me electrified with her writing, the plot, the action, the characters….
I couldn’t stop until I got to the end. It was absolutely electrifying!

This is a tv series waiting to happen!!! It has to!!!

The audiobook is oh so awesomely narrated by Megan Tusing & Suzy Jackson.

Thank you, Jamie Day, Macmillan Audio, St Martins Press & netgalley for my copy & audiobook! All opinions are my own.

This was my first Jamie Day book (audiobook) and I was hooked from the beginning. Great story! Great characters.