I absolutely loved this book and could not put it down. I was emotionally invested in these characters from the minute I started reading. There were characters I really loved (Daphne, Daisy Anne), and characters I hated throughout the book (Jackson, Amber) and I kept turning pages hoping for their comeuppance’. The authors writing had me intrigued from page one, and I did not put this down until I finished. Great weekend read.

The story intertwines the lives of Daphne, Jackson, Amber, and Daisy Anne (along with their respective family and friends). Each chapter is told from one person’s perspective, with twists and turns that left me constantly guessing what would happen next. Great execution from start to finish.

I was so excited that I was chosen to read this book, since the Last Mrs. Parrish was one of my favorite novels. Daphne and Amber are back! I felt that this book wasn’t as plot twisty as the first one. It also seemed shorter or that it moved along faster. I did it enjoy, just not as much as the first.

The Next Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine is a domestic thriller filled with lies and deception. This book takes place after the first book The Last Mrs. Parrish. Make sure you read that book first. There is even a novella called the First Shot that will give you more background into Amber.

I could not put this book down and loved every minute of the twisty ride it took me on. It is hard to review and not give anything away but I enjoyed the characters and loved to hate a few. I was engaged in each of the characters storylines and kept trying to predicting how everything was related and how it would play out in the end.

I loved being back in Bishop Harbor high society again. If you liked the first book then I think you will enjoy this one as well.

Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group- Ballantine for an ARC of this book. I voluntarily read it and gave an honest review.

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Very unrealistic, but pretty fast paced.

All of the plot twists that made the ending of the first book so good were watered down and explained away very quickly.

And unfortunately, the plot twists made me roll my eyes 😭

The Next Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine
Publishing date - 06/18/24
Rating (5/5) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you Netgalley and Random House Publishing for this eARC. I really enjoyed The Last Mrs. Parrish and was excited to learn that the sequel was available on Netgalley! I was even more excited when Netgalley approved my request. 😊 This book does not disappoint. It’s told from 3 different characters’ points of view and flows very nicely throughout. Could not put this one!

If you enjoyed The Last Mrs. Parrish, you will like the sequel. I recommend reading the prequel, The First Shot, before reading this.

Read this as an ARC from net galley-

This book was highly anticipated for me, but really threw me for a loop. As compared to ‘The Last Mrs Parrish’ which I loved, this one had a much quicker start and was just action packed all the way through. I personally found the book a little too dark and unrealistic. I felt like I just kept anticipating the next insane thing that Jackson or Amber was going to do. I did enjoy the ending, but felt like overall the back and forth of every character getting back and one another and the darkness of this book was never ending.

Liv Constantine has done it again. When I first found out she was writing the second installment for the Last Mrs. Parrish, I knew she is going to stress me out and play with my emotions the way she did with the first book. A talented writer she is, and truly top of her game. She had me going through roller coaster of emotions and kept me at the edge of my seat....I didn't want the book to end. Every page was a crazy ride, and the writing flowed so effortlessly that I engulfed this book in one sitting. I had so much fun reading this novel, it was immensely entertaining and the twists were carefully structured without going off the rails. Superb job! Thank you so very much to NetGalley, Penguin Random House and Liv Constantine for the chance to read this in advance.

I don't think I have ever despised a character as much as I did Amber, a narcissistic sociopath out for revenge, also married to a male version of herself. Oddly enough, she was also a huge part of what made this book so good, keeping me racing through the pages dying to know what happens next in her devious journey. Having loved the first novel, I had high hopes for this one, and it did not disappoint. I loved reading what happened in everyone's lives following The Last Mrs. Parrish, and just when I thought things couldn't get any worse, they did. This was full of twists, turns, and surprises all around. The ending took an insidious and, in my opinion, perfect turn. For any fans of the previous novel or even for new fans, I highly recommend this one. Do not worry about remembering anything because this successfully catches the reader up with the story with no confusion whatsoever. Four and a half stars.

Thank you, Netgalley and Random House Publishing Group, for this ARC.

WOW!! What a wild ride !! This was an absolutely amazing book and i finished it in less than 24 hours !! I definitely liked this one better than the first although they’re both good!! Definitely needs to have another book !!

I wasn’t sure what to rate this sequel. At times it was so good it deserved a 5, at times a 1 seemed generous. It was the sloooowest burn. It didn’t get interesting until 40-50% in. If I hadn’t been so captivated by the first one, I would’ve DNF’d it, At times the twists and turns were incredible, yet it was coupled with the most ridiculous moments and dialogue. Not to mention the faux southern talk was nauseating. Maybe if it were shorter, I wouldn’t regret wasting the time I spent reading it. Despite all of that, if you were a fan of the first, you’ll probably still want to read it. Just set your expectations accordingly.

Thank you NetGalley & Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for sending this book for review consideration.

Thank you to NetGalley, Random House Publishing Group - Ballentine and Bantam for providing this book, with my honest review below.

I was excited for The Next Mrs. Parrish when I heard it existed in early January having read the first book and prequel in the series. With the opportunity to preview this, I knew many in my community were also interested and am glad I had the chance to provide feedback.

There is always a lot of build up when you enjoy the first book, and with it the risk that expectations may not be met. While this is different from The Last Mrs. Parrish I found it well done and a suitable continuation that didn’t overly rest on the plot and expected twists from the first book. I also enjoyed that this made the prequel worth reading. We once again see Amber machinate, Daphne protecting her children, and Jackson coming back to the mix. This time around we are introduced to new characters that enrich the story as well. I did wish to learn about Amber or see more character development for her (even taking her deeper into the dark side) and I did think the storyline and characters associated with the diamonds was new to this world and didn’t necessarily fit well. But all that said this is a solid addition to the series which is a hard task when a first book is so beloved. The twists aren’t as dramatic (though one came close) but I would recommend this book to those wanting to revisit the characters and not feel disappointed doing so. I would recommend reading the first book as a requirement and the prequel will help with the reading but being blind to it won’t take away from the story.

I enjoyed The Last Mrs. Parrish and was excited to learn that the sequel is here! This book does not disappoint. It's told from 3 different characters' points of view and I found myself rooting for all three women at different points in time. These ladies are strong, no holds barred feminine leads. I enjoyed the ride, as twisty as it is!

I now have the prequel (The First Shot) on my TBR list.

•Plot: 3/5 (We check back in with Daphne, Amber, and Jackson as they weave another wild web of deceit and scandal.)

•Characters: 2/5 (Look, we know Amber and Jackson suck and I just wanted to shake Daphne’s shoulders. She was like a character in a horror movie who keeps making all the wrong choices.)

•Writing: 2/5

•Ending: 3/5


2.5 ✨ rounded up

I liked the first one better, BUT if you enjoyed it, you’ll probably like this one. It’s fast paced and soapy. If you’re into Frieda McFadden, I’d check out this one and the original (The Last Mrs. Parrish). Special thanks to Random House and the authors for this ARC!

This sequel was about furthering the story lines with Jackson, Amber and Daphne. It was a pretty good read however I wish I would have reread the last Mrs Parrish. There were points where I was confused and couldn’t remember things in the first book. The next Mrs Parrish jumps right in to where the previous book left off. The ending of this book was very good, and I felt like all my questions got answered and everybody got what they deserved. Thank you for the ARC!

INCREDIBLE!!!

I start by saying, please please read the prequel, The First Shot, before starting this. Everything will make so much more sense!

I don’t want to say too much since it’s book #2 and don’t want to accidentally give any spoilers, but let me just say if you loved the first book, you will love this one too!

Full of suspense, audible gasps, and the overall NEED to know what’s about to happen calls for a great read. It picks up perfectly from the first book, with little tidbits of information that I had forgotten about since reading the Last Mrs Parrish. Absolutely recommend this!

Thank you so much to Random House, NetGalley and Liv Constantine for the chance to read this eARC of the sequel to my all time favorite book!!

.I loved this book. I will admit that I did not read the prequel to this (The Last Mrs Parrish) but was still able to follow along without any problems or confusion. It is a classic revenge tale with a very satisfying outcome (no spoilers!). Although the ending was wrapped up in a nice tight bow, it’s still left room for some questions and possibly a third book in the series. Fingers crossed!

I was so excited to find out about this unexpected sequel to The Last Mrs. Parrish. Daphne Parrish fled years ago after Amber's relentless pursuit of her ex husband and life. Amber has assumed the role of Mrs. Parrish and has been enjoying all the perks while Mr. Parrish has been in prison. Daphne returns only to allow her daughter to see her father after he is released from prison. A new threat from Amber's past poses a threat to all of them and they must work together to protect each other.

Wow, wow, and wow! I could not put this one down! Daphne is back with a vengance but unfortunately so is her ex and Amber. This was a fast paced suspenful story told from three different points of view. Seldom do follow up books live up to the original but this one defintely did!

The Last Mrs. Parrish has consistently been a book that I recommend to non-readers looking to start reading, so I had high hopes when I got the notice I'd received a copy of the second in the series.

Told between three alternating POVs (with one aside later through Jackson's eyes), the book is interesting, but at times I found myself waiting for ~something~ to happen. I can't really describe what that something is, because actually a lot is happening the entire time, it just felt like the pacing was sort of off, with everything picking up in the back half and then really escalating around 75%. I was definitely hooked and wanted to know what was going to happen, but I don't know that I'll be pushing this one the same way I heavily recommend the first one. The curse of the sequel, right?

The Next Mrs. Parrish was one of my most anticipated reads for 2024 and it did not disappoint! This book lived up to my expectations. If you enjoyed The Last Mrs. Parrish, you will like the sequel. I recommend reading the prequel, The First Shot, before reading this.

I forgot how evil Amber and Jackson are. Thankfully, Daphne has more confidence in this book. The Next Mrs. Parrish was full of suspense, drama, lies, and deceit. The twists were well done and i loved the ending.

Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.