Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book.
I really enjoyed the characters in this book, you could feel their strong bond with each other. There were enough things happening in each of their lives to keep the story going well and keep it interesting. Though I didn't find the "mystery" element very strong in the book, I wanted to keep reading to find out what happened. Overall I would rate this 3.5 stars.

Four girls born within 6 months of each other in the same small road. Four girls who are like sisters, who always have each other's backs.

And so, when each one has a problem, who do they turn to?

Even when that problem involves murder?

Utterly compelling

Thankyou for letting me read the arc for this book. I LOVED it. It kept me reading and wanting to find out more. The characters were relatable and each of their personalities shone through. I thoroughly enjoyed this and will be keeping an eye out for any other books by the author

This was an unexpected read... I loved the family/close friends component intertwined with death and mystery. It definitely had a nice mix and it kept me guessing until the end.

What an interesting book . I loved the relationships between the women and their families and their backgrounds and stories . Of course we have murder in the mix to make it more interesting. I loved the twists and turns and the brilliant ending. The books from this author are very enjoyable and I can’t wait to read more . 5 stars from me

I wasn’t a huge fan of this book. At the start I was really interested and I liked the feel of it but the pace was just so slow and it took ages for anything to happen. For about 3/4 of the book I actually wondered if I was just going to be reading about these women’s lives, that wouldn’t have been a problem but I went into this thinking it was a mystery novel. It turned out to be a mystery novel with a twist at the end but it was just too slow for me.

Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book.

It is my 3rd by this author and I find her books a super quick read. The plots are never anything new but very well written.

Four women , all born very near to each other and on the same street. They’ve grown up as best friends and will always be there for one another. This book takes place with them all as adults now, all in major life changing positions, helping each other as women do. This is a story of friendship, trust and love

After finishing this book I agree with other reviewers that is is more women's fiction than psychological thriller genre.

I found the 4 female main characters fairly bland/indistinguishable and I didn't connect with anyof them. There wasn't any character development and it felt ploddy and bogged down by dull dialogue and unnecessary descriptions.
Im sorry to say I felt fairly deflated after reading this.

I have never read anything by Anita Waller before but I really enjoyed the book and managed to read in it one day.
It’s all about 4 women who were born within 6 months of each other in the same street and share an unbreakable bond.
I loved the characters of all the women and the connection they all shared.
A great story full of heartbreak with a great twist at the end which really added to the story.
That’s to NetGalley, Boldwood Books and Anita Waller for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

I went into this book expecting more mystery/thriller vibes, and I got mostly women’s fiction instead. The story was decent, I love the bond the girls had and the twist at the end was good, however it felt extremely slow and the characters all blended together, they thought the same and spoke the same. It was hard to figure out who was who 90% of the time. Suzanne was supposed to be such a big character but we pretty much know nothing about her other than she lied to everyone she cared about, had some health issues & worked in the bookstore here and there.

I didn’t hate this book by any means, I just feel as if it were advertised incorrectly. Had this been listed as women’s fiction, general fiction even, I’d have been much more inclined to rate it higher…

Thank you to Netgalley, Boldwood Books, and Anita Waller for the complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are truthful and my own.

Firstly I would like to thank netgalley and Boldwood books,and the author Anita waller for an early copy of her book.


I've read a few of her books,this one I found abit slower than her other reads,four daughters lived close to each other,now adults they know each other lives this book is about there friendship.one of there husband is having affair she discovered by accident, he ends up dead was it an accident or more to it? one of them looking for a new job,other wants a new business adventure, looking forward to reading more of her books. My rating is 3.5...


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This is another wonderful read from one of my favourite authors.

The story is primarily about 4 friends who grew up together and their friendship and how far they would go to protect that friendship. One of the women discovers her husband has been having an affair, and then he suddenly dies, leaving the women wondering who is to blame.

I really enjoyed this book. It wasn't the usual crime thriller, but it was written in the usual gripping way that I have come to love and expect from Anita. I also loved the unexpected twist at the end.

Thank you to Boldwood and NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book.

Four girls are born in the same small area within months of each other. This book is about their lives growing up together and how far they’d all go to protect one another.

The girls, in their mid-30s, undergo a series of hardships and deaths. We see how they support each other and help cope with their losses. This book was so promising and held my attention until the end when all was revealed. I felt like the ending and who-done-it was sorely lacking. It was a huge buildup only for my excitement to be deflated quickly.

I would definitely read more from this author. Like I said, I really enjoying the majority of this book. Hopefully the endings in the future can keep up with the rest of the book.

I fell in love with this story from page one! I loved the characters and all of their current dilemmas. I love how these four friends managed to stay so close their whole lives. I have never experienced that before and it really made me wonder what I was missing out on! I love the connections between all of the characters. This wasn't you normal kind of thriller. This one has more story content and a twist at the end but it does end on a happy not! I was so satisfied and surprised at the end. This book really remi ded me of Fall On Your Knees, which is one of my favorites!! This gets five stars from me all the way!!


Thank you to the author, publisher , and Netgalley for an ARC of this amazing story!

A gripping suspense novel that tells the story of four best friends. The girls grow up together and remain close into adulthood. One of them discovers that her husband is cheating, and she turns to her best friends for support. Suddenly, the husband ends up dead and none of the girls are sure who or what is to blame. A gripping, shocking psychological thriller that is hard to put down.

Four women have basically grown up as sisters, all born within 6 months of each other on the same street. They’ve grown up as best friends and will always be there for one another. They are all adults now when this book takes place. All of them are facing some major life decisions at the time and all of them are trying to help support all the others. This is a story of unconditional friendship. The four women are all well written, they all have unique characteristics. They all have flaws as all humans do, and these friends bring out the best in each other and each one’s strengths help boost the others up when trouble or feelings pull one of them down. I didn’t really think of this as a thriller - there are some mystery elements, but the real “meat” of this book is the bond these four friends have. The couple of mystery elements definitely take a back seat to constant rushing to help each other out, always quick to run over and have a cuppa to get things settled down. It was an enjoyable read and I was interested to see how each of the four women would sort out the problems in their lives. I give the book 3.5 stars out of 5.

Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for this digital ARC in exchange for my honest review. The book is set to be published April 25, 2024.

I have been a follower of this author for many years but unfortunately this wasn't for me.

I found it hard to get into the storyline nor did I think it was a psychological thriller and I was somewhat disappointed.

For me personally it was more of a family drama and unfortunately I felt a bit cheated

Thank you to Netgalley and Boldwood Books for this ARC and I am just sorry I didn't enjoy it more.

A really good story of a strong friendship with long held secrets. Thoroughly enjoyed and as always very well written. Xx

A tale of female bonding over innumerable cups of tea! The eponymous girls are really well described by Anita Waller and the reader gets to know them as individuals. For a domestic suspense novel that includes two murders, ‘The Girls Next Door’ moves at a gentle pace and focuses on the relationships between the girls rather than the solving of crimes. All is resolved satisfactorily in the end and, although I prefer novels that crank up the tension and suspense, I found this an enjoyable read.

This book started off so good. I like the idea of 4 best friends from the same neighbourhood and all born in the same time period. The author really went in depth when describing the girls and their lives. Although I can appreciate that it fell flat for me because the information provided didn't necessarily lead to anything.
Most chapters were in my opinion just filler chapters and not important for the story itself. (Also they were drinking a lot of tea). After a couple of chapters one really good chapter came with a lot of suspense, answers to questions, action. I really loved the epilogue! It really made the whole book come together.

I liked: The plot, the plottwist, the epilogue and the characters.
I didn't like: Too much filler chapters, that we didn't get enough chapters of the mothers (all of them together).

This book does make me want to read more books by this author.

I would like to thank NetGalley, Boldwood Books and of course Anita Waller for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.