Miranda never disappoints. Two perfect families and two perfect houses why not swap? What could possibly go wrong. From beginning to end I just had to keep reading to see what was going to happen!

The House Swap kept me on my toes for the entirety of the book, I truly was not expecting the twist in this one and I was left with my mouth hanging open! The characters are so well written with so much potential, and Miranda really followed through with ALL the drama too!

I highly recommend this one for an edge of your seat book that you’ll devour in one sitting.

The book starts out slow, which I would generally dislike, but it adds to the build up of The Thing - the dark secrets hidden by both the Lesters and the Browns. I can honestly say that I didn't expect the ending, and the journey to get there was intense.

The plot twists in this book were so unpredictable and fun! However, I did find some of the filler and background knowledge slow. Although, it all came together in the end and wrapped up nicely

Thank you to NetGalley and author Miranda Rijks for the advance reader copy of
The House Swap. This story had an intriguing premise that initially hooked me, but it didn’t fully deliver for me. While the idea behind the story was interesting, I felt the character development was overly detailed, which slowed down the pacing.

That said, the twist at the end did take me by surprise, and I appreciated the effort to keep readers guessing. However, the wrap up felt rushed after all that buildup, I wanted more time to process the ending.

Overall, it’s a decent read if you enjoy slower-paced thrillers,

I really enjoyed this book! I look forward to reading other books by this author. There were so many twists in this book I didn’t see coming. But then again I rarely can figure books out. I would definitely recommend this book!

Thanks to Netgalley for the book. This is my first book by this author. The book itself did not captivate me, the story unfolds slowly, boringly, predictably. The plot twists were surprising :)
I really didn't expect it. I think I will try other books by the author.

3.5 ⭐️

I really enjoyed The House Swap. It was a pretty short book, it did take me a while to get through but that's due to the time of the year and me being busy, not because I wasn't interested in the book.

The House Swap follows two families that choose to swap houses for a family vacation. There is a mystery, betrayal, secrets, and plot twists. What is supposed to be a relaxing family vacation for each family soon turns deadly. I love the multiple perspectives and the stich in POVS between both families. The underlying mystery is great, and we get fed little crumbs throughout the book.

The House Swap was a fun, interesting read. I found the ending a little predictable, but I still really enjoyed the book.

Thank you to NetGalley, Miranda Rijks and publisher for provide me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book!

To me, this book would perfectly fall into the category of a domestic thriller. I did appreciate the house swap angle as I haven’t seen that done before, which gave this book some uniqueness. I will say, however, that the vast majority of the story was ok - nothing really stood out to me either positively or negatively which was taken into consideration when creating my star rating. I will say that this is a quick read and is a great “popcorn” thriller book that would be great for a beach or vacation read.

I was very intrigued when I read the blurb, but when I read the book, I found it difficult to connect with the characters. I kind of skimmed through the first half (cause dnf’ing isn’t a thing in my book lol) but then the pace picked up and the plot got better.

Rijks is a favorite author of mine.

I loved the concept of this one. A house swap that is anything but typical. As secrets are revealed, the tension increases.

Unfortunately, I didn't connect with any of the characters. I didn't really like any of them. Usually this doesn't bother me, but did in this case it did.
It hurts me to say I just wasn't as invested in this one as I usually have been with her other books.

Would be a great for readers who are new to the genre.

Looking forward to the next Rijks book.

Thanks to netgalley and Inkubator Books for the arc.

This is not the first of Rijks' novels - they really pack a punch. Miranda is a legend when it comes to writing twisty mystery novels full of surprises and this one was just that.

I really enjoyed the premise of this novel - a house swap with a twist. It intrigued me and kept me guessing right until the very end. A dysfunctional family is such a good ingredient for this kind of novel and Miranda conveyed this absolutely perfectly. I loved how there were small twists and turns throughout the novel, rather than just waiting for a big plot twist right at the end of the book. This kept me massively on my toes.

However, I didn't seem to be as gripped as the other novels I have read of Rijks. I think I am just quite hard to please when it comes to mysteries, especially considering the love I have for Miranda's other work. Due to this, I have rated this novel a 3.5 stars.

First book by this author and really enjoyed it!!!

Gripping, twisty and a good storyline!

I’ll definitely read more from this author

This was such an interesting premise and like are of Miranda’s books, they were executed perfectly. From page one I was hooked and couldn’t wait to find out what happened!

I had mixed feeling about the twist, but overall I did enjoy the book and it kept me turning pages. The concept of two families swapping homes, where secrets are uncovered is a good one. It didn't quite grab me as much after I got around two thirds along, but it was still a good read overall.

The House Swap
Another banger by Miranda Rijks! Ever thought about swapping homes with someone? Well these two couples have and after reading this you probably would not. With the expectation of a relaxing holiday, both couples learn that things aren’t always as glamorous as they appear; and stepping into someone else’s lifestyle isn’t always rewarding. As you turn each page…Before you hit a quarter of this book, you’ll ask yourself…” Why didn’t they just go back home?”. But as you’ll see…everyone has their own agenda, deep-seated feelings are revealed, secrets begin to unfold, and soooo much family drama! Oh, and did I forget to mention that someone goes missing?
As always with her books, It was a very good and easy read with lots of twists…the twists even have twists. And her twists are NEVER disappointing! These characters will have you going through a range of emotions…lol!
I am extremely grateful to Miranda Rijks for having received this complimentary ARC via NetGalley. This has not affected my review in any way; this review is strictly based on whether I enjoyed the book or not. I look forward to reading her other books. This book is currently available for purchase; So you may want to add this book to your TBR if you haven’t already read it.

Thank you Netgalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I am a really big thriller fan so I was dead chuffed to get an early copy of this book, I felt like the premise was really good and I liked that it flipped between characters to delve deeper into their lives so you really got to know the characters.

Sadly, I felt like this thriller was quite predictable, Niall had no real character growth but you immediately knew he was the issue, and the angst that I was yearning for, didn't materialise. Then the ending wrapped up really quickly which was disappointing for me.

I'm really glad I've read it - so thank you Netgalley.

I don't think I'd call this book a "thriller" necessarily. The first 2/3 had very little, if any, mysterious aspects; a few hints alluding to something hidden here or there, but nothing overt. The last 1/3 was all the action, which unfortunately was completely unconvincing. I get that these characters had secrets, but it was like the author turned them into completely different people, not at all how we got to know them. Which would be thrilling, if it had been in any way believable.

Overall, I liked the idea of the book and the characters were wonderfully flawed; it was as perfect formula for a phycological thriller.
It just fell flat and didn't come across as believable unfortunately.

A decent thriller here. Gripping story but could’ve had better pacing, I found it hard to get into at first. Once you’re in tho it’s Intense and chilling — a must-read for thriller fans

Thank you Inkubator Books and Netgalley.
This was a quick read but wasn't the most gripping psychological thriller that was promised.
In parts it was predictable, but it was a good read.