Everyone on Alton drive has secrets. This book combines themes from lots of different sub genres. There’s a little bit thriller as there are some mysteries meant to scare the reader a bit and there’s murder and plenty of mayhem. However, I don’t think this is best classified as a thriller; it’s more domestic suspense. In the same vein of “the last thing he told me “, there’s more diving in to what families project to the world and what’s going on behind closed doors. Throw in a teen character for some coming of age angst and it was a very readable book. I will recommend this to friends.
Of note, I started this in epub format but finished the latter 60% an audio. I don’t often read that way but I wanted to hear the story progress faster than I was able to sit down and read. While I already had a vision of who the characters were in my head and the narration didn’t totally match those visions, it still worked. I always appreciate different readers for different main characters vs one reader trying to talk for multiple people. I will say that Lottie’s voice in narration did not meet her otherwise goth description-the voice was way too peppy cheerleader. Again, however, it did not take away from my overall enjoyment.

Thank you Netgalley & Macmillan Audio for an ALC of The Block Party by Jamie Day! I was so excited to be approved for this one, as its premise is truly the perfect way to kick off the summer.

This one kicks off with the annual summer block party on Alton Road, and there's been a murder. Jamie instantly takes us back to one year prior, unraveling the secrets and scandal that leads up to the big event.

I really enjoyed this one, great tension and a fun suburban suspenseful read. There's two major types of storylines here - the adults (parents) on the street - and their children, the teens. Seemingly separate, the two find themselves weaving together to provide the perfect plot. LOVED the ending, major big little lies vibes. I absolutely cannot wait to see what Jamie Day comes up with next. Fantastic narration, too, for audiobook lovers :)

This was a juicy, entertaining domestic thriller! Perfect for summer! It reminded me a lot of Big Little Lies / The Husband’s Secret. I enjoyed the multiple POVs and was surprised by the twists/ending. I listened to the audiobook and the narrators did a fantastic job of differentiating the characters so the multiple POVs never became overwhelming!

I loved this book. Rich in suburban domestic drama and intrigue. I loved the multiple POVs which were narrated superbly in the audiobook.

I like the “Desperate Housewives” feel of the families. The plot unfolded well and was definitely a thriller. Fun ride!

DNF @ 32%

I usually enjoy "domestic dramas" about unlikeable people/bratty posh neighbors but this was a big miss for me.

Initially I had trouble following the story because there are so many characters with so many issues and backstories. I loathe doing homework with my reading but did have to make a "cheat sheet" here. I almost quit (I should have); Once I got a handle on the multiple stories/people/problems I pressed on but... yawn.

As another reviewer said, I prefer books with plots that aren't so fragmented. Plus the back-and-forth gave me mental whiplash. I don't know how anyone could read this in segments and not lose their place or know where they are.

I read a few spoilers and am glad I'm quitting knowing what is coming down the pipeline.

I received a complimentary copy of this book "The Block Party" and all opinions expressed are my own. I had both the kindle and audio of this book. I'm glad I went with the audio because I don't think I would have finished the book on the kindle. Definitely a slow start and too much going on. Narrators were good but book was just ok.

Thanks to Macmillan Audio for the ALC.
So much fun. I love a juicy story for summer and this delivered. If you like rich people behaving badly and all of their gossip and drama, you should check this out. Told from the POV of a mom and daughter, it kept the story engaging because both the adults and teens have a lot going on in their lives. The author did a great job of giving snippets of reveals throughout, and I especially liked the community page addition to keep me guessing. There are quite a few characters but once you get into it, I promise they’re all distinct enough to keep straight. The two narrators did a great job, and I highly recommend the audio. Each captured their characters and the other ones perfectly.

I am a sucker for the "neighbors with secrets" trope, so this one did the trick for me! The narration was great, the story was solid, and I stayed engaged the entire time, trying to figure out who was up to what. I will recommend this one, and I will read more from this author if given the opportunity.

The Block Party is a fun murder mystery told from two different points-of-view, Alex and her teenage daughter, Lettie and it kept me guessing until the very end! I spent a long time thinking I knew what was going on and who did it, so the extra revelations at the end were a nice surprise. I both read and listened to this title and I thoroughly enjoyed both experiences, particularly the two narrators for each point of view. This is the perfect summer beach read or listen and I look forward to recommending it to everyone! Big thank you to Macmillan Audio, St. Martin's Press, and NetGalley for the early access in exchange for my honest opinion.

Do you ever drive through neighborhoods and think to yourself, "I wonder what it is like to live there?" Everyone on this street has a beautiful home, beautiful family, they are all successful and everything looks picture perfect. As you get to know the characters their secrets start to unravel and thats when things get interesting. Did she kill her husband? Did he cheat on his beautiful wife? Is he an abusive father and husband? Just when you think you know the answers - it all falls apart. The narrator of this audiobook did a wonderful job. I did not want to stop listening to this story.

It's time for the Memorial Day Block Party. Alex has done so much in preparation that she deserves a little treat(much booze) and passes out inside. When she awakens, sirens are blaring and it's full pandemonium.

To gain some context, we go back in time to last Memorial Day and revisit that party and the year leading up to the tragic one in question. We meet a whole cast of characters, perhaps way too many.

There's Alex, our main girl, and her daughter who narrates the rest. They're both likeable enough, the wannabe Greta Thunberg daughter is a little annoying but she's a youth. It just felt very long and it had so many side quests that it was getting tedious halfway through.

It's a pretty average domestic drama that started off really clever but just got too clunky. I'd definitely check out more from this author in the future but this one missed the mark for me.

This book initially starts in present day, Memorial Day. We are then taken back exactly one year to the date & live through the events leading up to the night of a murder that has occurred during the annual block party at the exclusive cul-de-sac on Alton Road.

Thank you to Jamie Day, NetGalley & MacMillan Audio for giving me the opportunity to read/listen and review this book. All opinions are my own and 100% honest.

I received this book in the audio format & enjoyed it. I enjoyed the way @Megan Tusing and Suzy Jackson articulated & narrated the story as well as distinguished the characters. I found them both to be very animated which kept me engaged throughout the book.

The Block Party is a uniquely written book filled with drama, secrets, & twists. Initially starting this book it felt a bit juvenile. I found it very catty and calculated, but once I hit the 30% mark I WAS INVESTED. This story follows multiple characters & ties in different point of views — from Adult to YA, which I found to be crucial. The book left you questioning everyone and their intentions. Every time I thought I knew something, a new revelation came to light making me question everything I thought I knew. The story was gripping with likable characters (for the most part), it was hard for me to put down. This book left me in shock with all the twists, revelations and secrets. I highly recommend picking up this book!

Expected Release: July 18, 2023

This book was full of fun, take-charge women who I really liked! There are multiple POVs and two timelines which make it extra suspenseful. We are reading about what leads up to this huge event that unfolds in the beginning of the book while also trying to figure out what actually happened during the big block party. I loved every minute of it! The END was awesome and surprisingly I didn’t figure it out. Great, fast read. Thank you NetGalley for the audio ARC.

It’s time for the annual Memorial Day Alton Rd block party. The night ends with cop cars galore, and a murder. Who is dead though? And why? We travel back a year to find out more about the neighborhood and the cliques and lies that make up the neighborhood.

Did I start this book the same day that my parents neighborhood had a block party? Yes, yes I did. Don’t worry nobody died at ours, though there was some slight chaos as always. While the people at our party were actually meeting neighbors for the first time, the residents of Alton road know each other fairly well. The street itself could have had its own real housewives show. This is a typical rich people neighborhood with all the gossip, lies, cheating, drugs, etc. I found this one to be thoroughly enjoyable.

This book will leave you guessing from page one until the final word! I recommend it to anyone interested in a mystery with one surprise after another. Thought the alternating chapters of points of view was original.

In this exclusive cul-de-sac, there are secrets and scandals hidden from the rest of the world. Each year, they have a block party. One year, during this party, there was a murder. We follow the story between now (the night of the party) and then (back to one year earlier leading up to the party), trying to figure out who died, who killed them, and why.
"Everyone has secrets. And secrets are hard to keep in this day and age. ... When it comes to getting revenge, you won't get anywhere by playing it safe."
Suburban drama, Desperate Housewives and Gossip Girls are your thing? This book is for you! Is it a thriller? Not really. I kept on waiting for the action to move along. I listened to the audiobook and the narration was great. It's told into a point of views from Alex and her daughter, Lettie. I couldn't relate to any of the characters and most of them really got on my nerves, especially both narrators. The Facebook posts/comments portion was annoying in audio format But I know I would have loved to read them on paper. There is one sub plot (the Wookie one) that I thought was very superfluous and didn't add anything to the story. However I liked that the ending wrapped every little secrets up very neatly.
All in all, the premise was super interesting but I think it fell kind of flat. Let's just say I'm glad I don't live in this neighborhood, and it's just a reminder that nothing is ever as it really seems...
I received an advanced review copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Thoroughly entertaining. This felt like a hoa Facebook group come to life with crime and murder. Definitely will be a top book of the summer. All in all it was a good read. Neighbors with secrets. Some are a little crazy, but still pretty good. Thank you NetGalley for this ARC

Domestic suspense about a neighborhood Memorial Day get together gone wrong. Lots of family secrets, drunk housewives with rebellious children, plus a dash of murder to untangle. A little too long, but there were some good twists and reveals towards the end that made up for it.

This was a slow rolling meandering story, while I felt that the plot was well developed, and came to maturity well it was a little on the slow side for me. The multiple point of views broke things up nicely and helped make it not seem so drawn out. I also appreciated that different narrators were used for those multiple point of views. Overall for me this one wasn't my favorite, perhaps it was the adultery, or the slow pace, but over all this book was middle of the road for me.

Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced reader copy of this audiobook. This was a great book, I especially loved the use of multiple narrators which made it feel like I was listening to a movie. The story line was good; I did figure out the big twist on my own, but there were other elements that I didn’t.