This book had so many twists and turns that I just couldn’t put it down and found myself reading it far into the night, so eager to find out what was going to happen next. This book really shows how important good, and honest, communication is in a relationship as none of these situations would have happened if the two main characters trusted each other and communicated better. This is my first book from this author but it certainly won’t be my last!

Thank you NetGalley and the Publisher for an advanced e-copy of The Split by S.E. Lynes in exchange of an honest review.

"The Split" by S.E. Lynes is a suspenseful thriller that delves into the lives of Will and Jessica Draper, a seemingly content married couple with two children. When Jessica receives unsettling photos via an anonymous message, their once harmonious lives take a dark and dramatic turn. The plot unfolds with twists and turns, as both Will and Jessica find themselves caught up in circumstances that spiral out of control. The predictable nature of the plot and the eventual resolution may not surprise seasoned thriller readers, but the masterful execution of suspense and the ability to keep readers engaged throughout the book is commendable. Overall, "The Split" is an entertaining and captivating read that will leave you on the edge of your seat, eagerly turning the pages to uncover the truth. I give this book a solid 4.3 Stars!

Another amazing book by this brilliant author.
I really enjoyed all the twists and turns. There were a good few WOW! moments.
If this was ever made into a film I’d actually be shouting at the screen!!

An engaging story that has a few twisty surprises in it to keep you guessing. the characters are well developed but they do make you want to shake at times out of frustration!

The novel gets pacey about halfway in and will keep you turning the pages. I hadn't read the author before but I am now looking at their other work

This book was exciting, but I was so frustrated with the 2 main characters that I didn’t enjoy it as much as I could have. It centers on Jessica and Will, who have 2 kids and a seemingly happy marriage when a stranger sends pictures to Jessica of Will with another woman. Jessica freaks out and kicks him out without even listening for an explanation, and then they both do all kinds of stupid things while estranged until it all comes to a head at the end.

Problems that could be solved if people just communicate is my biggest pet peeve in books and this ALL could’ve been solved if they had just talked to each other. Since they didn’t, we get this whole crazy storyline that is engaging while also not being very believable. I wanted to throttle both of these characters at multiple points during the book. Some of the twists are predictable and some are surprises, and I thought they were well done for the most part. I thought the ending was pretty good but I did have a few questions that were left unanswered.

Overall, this is a good story if you can get past the frustration with Jessica and Will. Thanks to Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to netgalley,, the author and the publisher for the advance copy to read.

This is my first book by S E Lynes. I really enjoyed the writing and the depth of the characters. You can tell that the author wanted the characters to feel real and not just superficial in a story.

The plot was good and it kept me hooked as I needed to see how it all panned out. That being said it was all very obvious.

It also got slightly annoying with the repetitive notions of Will and Jessica. Also so much could have been resolved if they just spoke to each other instead of acting like children.

Overall a decent read.

4 stars

Another great book, that keeps you guessing from start to finish.
Will and Jessica are a happily married couple, until their world turns upside down when some incriminating photos of Will and another women are sent to Jess.
After being kicked out of the family home, Will meets a stranger that decides to help. But is he the kind and friendly man he protrays to be?
Jess is supported by her mum and best friend.
Both of the characters are trying to get on with their lives but slowly they meet new people. But are they friends or foe?
A great guessing game went on in my head!

This book drove me crazy and I didn’t think I would be able to finish it. I wanted to scream at Will and Jessica for lack of communication however if there had been dialogue between the two we wouldn’t have had the story.
It ended up reeling me in and I looked forward to the outcome. The story does twist and turn although some of it was predictable. I would read more books by this author.
Thank you NetGalley & SE Lynes for an advanced copy.

Oh my god this is one book that will reel you in and not let go till that very last page. There was so many twists, I literally couldn’t predict what was going to happen. The characters where fantastic. Such a gripping read. Definitely going to be a best seller!

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for the copy of The Split by S.E. Lynes. I loved the idea of this book, but the writing was choppy. The different scenes didn’t always flow smoothly, and I found myself going back to make sure I didn’t miss a transition. Both Will and Jessica were terrible communicators, and Will didn’t have any common sense so their interactions were frustrating to read. If you love the suspense of not knowing who sent the pictures this would be a compelling read, but I needed more.

This was an exciting read that unexpectedly pulled me in at the last third of the book. I found myself wanting to grab the characters by the shoulders and yell at them. They were deliciously frustrating with all the miscommunication and jumping to conclusions. And yet I found I couldn’t really blame them. I was convinced I had it all figured out, and for the most part I did, but at the end when everything came together I HAD to read the next page… and the next… and I couldn’t stop. I definitely recommend this book if you do not read mystery thrillers often, but do want to try.

I’ll rate this a 3.5 stars.

The first 60% is building up the deterioration of communication between the husband and wife. Husband allowing strangers to poison his mind against his wife, the mother of his children. Wife spiraling in her own thoughts and assumptions, reacting out of anger rather than slowing down and being rational.

As you continue, you can definitely see where the plot is heading. Fair enough Jumpscare at the end.


Main theme of this book —- COMMUNICATION IS KEY. and you know what they say about assumptions …..

Thank you to netgallery and bookouture for the ARC!

Will and Jessica are celebrating their anniversary when Jessica receives incriminating photos alluding to an affair between Will and a mystery woman. Jessica immediately kicks Will out and we follow their lives as each of them receives outside influences on how to proceed. Ulterior motives and manipulation could be the undoing of everyone involved.

This book was a slow family drama until about 60% through. Things picked up with some predictable twists and some I never saw coming.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for this ARC.

The Split felt repetitive and an used story in a new coat.
A great deal of the story was family drama, mundane every day things with a writing style that didn´t flow. The plot was nothing special and felt flat after so many pages reading and trying to figure out what was happening. Nearing the end I didn´ care anymore.
The twist was predictable but even if it wasn´t the story didn´t grip me enough to care anymore.

A thriller should be engaging from the beginning and this was endless musings and inner thoughts and unbelief. I think the premise was better than the actual story that felt flat and uninspiring.

1 star.

ARC kindly received from Netgalley.

I loved The Split. I was wrapped up in Jessica and Will’s story. Who was the “friend” who sent Jessica
Photos? I found myself quickly turning the pages to find out what Will was wrapped up in and how he was going to get out of it. This is such a great page turner, quick paced and SO good! Can’t wait to read more from S.E. Lynes.

f it seems too good to be true….. it probably is! Ohhhh how Will should’ve listened to his instincts. People preying on another person’s weakness is rather disturbing. The Split is a fast paced read that will have you questioning people’s motives.
Thank You to NetGalley, Bookouture, and S.E. Lynes for the opportunity to read this ARC.

The Split by S.E. Lynes is another page-turner from an author who never fails to deliver a captivating read.

Will and Jessica are celebrating their anniversary when a mysterious text message appears, making claims of Will's infidelity. Jessica is stunned, and reacts by immediately throwing Will out of their home. Will, for his part, maintains that things are not as they appear. A chance meeting with a stranger will set Will on a new course, and Jessica struggles to keep it all together while trying to reconcile Will's strange new behaviour.

This one kept me turning the pages. The short, deliberate narrative really kept things moving and, quite unusually, my attention didn't waver for even a second. I very much look forward to whatever the amazing S.E. Lynes has in store for us next.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for an ARC.

This book was deeper than I assumed it would be when first reading the synopsis. I kind of figured out the plot twists but that didn't make the journey any less enjoyable. Some of the characters annoyed me but they had to in order to make the story work as well as it did. I am officially a S.E. Lynes fan!

I have read and loved several of Lynes’s books, and this was no exception. When it comes to psychological thrillers Lynes always delivers, which shows the author knows what hooks you and keeps you turning the pages.

In the split the two main characters Will and Jessica split after compromising pictures of will with another woman is sent to her. Their relationship soon starts to sour and a war is imminent. But something isn’t quite as it seems.

This might seem like your typical revenge plot, but it’s so much more. First, the characters were well fleshed out, with rich emotions that were described beautifully. Their pain felt raw and real, and my heart bled with them. Then there is the manipulation and promise of buried secrets and tantalizing revelations. You try to figure out what’s going on along with the characters, and the need to know more is there from the start. I am sure I will remember this one for a long time, the events felt believable but stood out enough to not go into the vault of similar stories that makes it hard to recall later. The story was well-executed with enough details to make it come alive without slowing everything down too much. I also loved that if you pay close attention, you will know where it’s going, and boy does it deliver in the end!

I definitely recommend this for all thrillaholics out there.


Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the arc in exchange for my honest opinion

Thank you for the opportunity to preview The Split. This truly was a fascinating plot full of family drama, shady characters and suspense.
A couple married for a few years and are happy suddenly find themselves in a love hate relationship. Jessica discovers pictures on her phone that appear her husband is having an affair. Although he denies it he knows he cannot reveal the truth.
Terribly hurt and angry Jessica throws him out.
So starts the split. As this couple finds themselves fighting with each other they meet different characters that seem good at first but something ties them all together. And soon danger lurks for all involved and a murder plot begins.
But who is in on it and who is innocent kept me reading this evolving tale of love, hate, deception and betrayal.
Good read. 3.5 stars