This book was giving single white female vibes I really enjoyed it with the twist at the end although I wish I could have read on

This was a very intriguing and chilling read, kept me on the edge of my seat all the way up,

This was a crazy ride of a thriller.

Another “armchair thriller” from Boydell where we see two mothers at war. Whilst I enjoyed the cat and mouse tale, I did find the ending to be too rushed with answers and some of the plot a bit far-fetched. This was a bit of a shame for me as some of this writer’s books have been really good, others not so.

I really sympathised with Naomi as it feels like she is losing her mind. New comer Summer, has been Naomi’s saviour by coming up with an offer at the last minute, buying Naomi’s family flat so they can move into their dream home once and for all. However, as soon as Summer is in Naomi’s life, things do not go well. From suspected break-ins to the playground becoming the battle zone, Naomi is convinced there is more to Summer. However, no one around Naomi believes her, even Naomi’s husband is sceptical, and the other mums at school just see the best in Summer.

It is like Summer is gaslighting Naomi and I felt incredibly sorry for her, especially when Naomi’s daughters also become drawn into the battle between the two women. On the one hand, I could see how Summer is being victimised by popular Naomi; on the other hand, it was evident that Summer was manipulating every situation to make sure Naomi looked as worse off as possible. It was a living nightmare.

Yet, I felt like the writer rushed into the revelations at the end of the book. Whilst the story had been quite pacy up until this point, suddenly all of the answers came out at once, neatly pulling the narrative together. In my opinion, this lessened the intensity of the truths and I felt it was a too convenient way to finish the story. Furthermore, elements of the plot felt a bit far-fetched, such as how familiar the headteacher was with Naomi, and the manner in which Summer has arrived in the neighbourhood.

The Epilogue reminded me very much of Boydell’s other books: it is like this writer has found their formula for success and wants to stick with it. Personally, I would have preferred Boydell to mix it up a bit more and be less repetitive. I think this would also work with having a slower reveal within the story, making it more suspenseful.

Overall, I quite enjoyed this quick read and was curious to see how Naomi would get back into the playground circle of parents that she loves. When her daughter, Freya, also gets dragged into the conflict, you can’t help but sympathise with the little girl, so I was keen to see some comeuppance by the end of the tale.

With thanks to Boldwood books and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Naomi and her husband have been saving for their forever home and when the sale of their flat fall through she is devastated, and for a fleeting moment her dream home is falling from her grasp that is until single mother Summer puts in her offer and saves the day. Or did she? Naomi sees Summer in a different light after she enrols her daughter into the local school, notices that Summer is starting to cut her hair and dress like her, then becomes best friends with hers. Naomi isn't imagining it all but she cant convince her friends who only see what Summer is doing as nothing other than simply trying to fit in.

Summer was likeable at the start but then she started to give me the creeps, and I totally felt for Naomi who felt like she was going mad and not having anyone believe her, we as a reader could see what as going on and I shared Naomi's frustrations to no end.

The twists and turn of events had me totally engrossed and I couldn't put this book down

wow this was very good,this kept me engaged from beginning to the end. Naomi is a mother of 2 girls and she has just found out the buyer for her house has fallen through, but that another buyers offer was accepted,summer calwell . when summer start to act like Naomi things get creepy. this story was just very immersive. really enjoyed this

This book will mess up your mind, ok? Be forewarned.
This is some next-level creepy stalker read! It is cute at first, and then it grows to be filled with palpable dread.

This book gripped me right away and there were so many moments that had me shocked, creeped out and immersed in the danger.

Wow! What an absolute ride. I went into this book not digesting much of the synopsis or what it's about. Surprisingly, this was such an easy read with no dead air between chapters. You'll find yourself wanting more at the end of each. Definitely recommended as this put me out of a reading slump!

Thank you to Author Natasha Boydell, Boldwood Books Ltd, and NetGalley for the ARC.

Giving this 4 stars!

I just finished reading "The Doll's House" by Natasha Boydell, and I can't contain my excitement! This book is an absolute gem. Boydell's storytelling is so captivating; I found myself completely immersed in the intricate world she created. The characters are beautifully developed, each with their own unique quirks that made them feel like friends by the end. The plot twists had me on the edge of my seat—just when I thought I knew where it was going, Boydell surprised me again! If you’re looking for a gripping read that’s both emotional and thought-provoking, "The Doll’s House" is a must-read. Highly recommended!

Naomi's family is trying to buy a new home. The latest and best offer back out at the last minute, putting Naomi in a stressful bind! She has to have this new home! The flat they've lived in for years is just not big enough anymore. Going into a panic mode she grabs the next in line not really caring about anything but getting the new home. She meets Summer, the current bidder, and they bond immediately. They both have a 7 year old and chat like old friends. Done deal! it's not long after that that things start go south. Naomi has noticed the Summer got a haircut and dye and now Naomi says she resembles her so well, that she feels she's copying her, then dresses like her. Her friends who are being won over by Summer are pretty much telling Naomi she is so wrong, she's exaggerating and with all the stress with the house and other things going on, she's trying to accept but she's not. I will say that Naomi's friends highly disappointed me, are they really friends are just school mom/dad friends because this is how they are all acting. There are a handful of twists and turns and they keep me going. The discoveries through the book kept my interests high.

Thank you NetGalley and Boldwood Books for an arc.

Title: The Doll’s House
Author: Natasha Boydell
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Publisher: Boldwood Books
Pub Date: January 13,, 2025
My Rating: 4.5 Stars!
Pages 352

I was drawn to this by two things
 It is a psychological Thriller
 The title has Doll in it.
As I read and loved three stories that I can think of with ‘doll in the title that I soooo enjoyed. I gave these stories a 4+ or 5 star rating ~ Fiona Davis " The Dollhouse"; Lisa Unger’s " The Doll’s House", and more recently ~ Margarita Montimore’s "The Dollhouse Academy'".

In this story Naomi and her husband Oliver have lived in the same apartment for fifteen years and finally have saved up enough to buy their dream house-a place where their daughters seven year-old Freya and twelve-year old Bella will have their own room. However, the sale of their apartment has not gone well and they fear they may have to give up on their dream house.

At first, Naomi believes Summer has saved her when she wanted to buy her apartment. Naomi is impressed when she meets Summer. She tells she is she is a single mom and has a seven year old daughter Luna. Naomi is quick to share that her daughter is also sever and highly recommends the school that Freya attends. But as soon as the sale goes through, Summer is turning up at everything connected to Naomi. Yes Summer enrolled Luna in the same class and Naomi instructs Freya to be nice to her and she is but it doesn’t take long for Luna to turn on Freya. Naomi cannot believe what is happening including when Naomi discovers Summer has la little doll’s house that looks just like Naomi’s new home!

Wow! This had my head spinning on this WILD ride!!!!
I love psychological thrillers and trying to figure them out is always a fun challenge.
This has twists, turns and reveals that I DID NOT see coming!!!
This was my first author, Natasha Boydell and I will definitely read another!!!!!

Want to thank NetGalley and Boldwood Books for granted me this great thriller.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for - January 13, 2025.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to become friends with the person who buys your home? Naomi ponders this exact thought as she invites Summer to tea and subsequently throughout the beginning of the novel. Quickly Naomi finds her life spiraling. Her daughter is bullied at school and her friends desert her... for Summer. Summer, who now looks like Naomi, dresses like Naomi, sends her daughter to Naomi's daughter's school. But who is Summer really? More importantly, will Naomi find out before her life is shattered?

I devoured this book! It was an incredible read! I found myself trying to read faster and faster because it was just so good. The twists were terrific, the plot well thought out, and all the puzzle pieces clicked into place by the end. My favorite character was Naomi's young daughter Freya. My heart went out to her time and time again.

This book was amazing! Truly a must read for psychological thriller fans!

4 ⭐️
Wow this book was so entertaining! I honestly was anticipating it being a little cheesy based on the cover (I know, I know, don’t judge a book based on its cover lol). But it was so fun!! I didn’t guess the twist at the end, so that’s a win for me! Yes it was a little far fetched but I’m okay with that because I just had such a great time reading it!

Thank you to Natasha Boydell, Boldwood Books Ltd, and NetGalley for the ARC.

Awesome book!! Great author! Will be looking for more!!!!!!!!!!! Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This book was riveting right from the get go although the story line was a bit slow moving at times. By skipping through most of the descriptive blurb, I moved through this book without losing any main happenings.
I also felt that I had read this book before as it had a very similar storyline to a book I read a few months ago and just cannot remember the name of!
Really enjoyed this book and will be looking out for this author's next offering!
Many thanx to NetGalley, the author and the publishers for allowing me to read and review this book

*All opinions are my own.*

"She lives in my old home, she looks like me, she dresses like me... And now she wants my life."
The Doll's House by Natasha Boydell is an intriguing and tense psychological thriller. Naomi's dream of owning a bigger house with a garden seems to have fallen through when the buyers of the apartment she lives in with her family back out of the deal at the last minute. Then Summer comes along. She is charming, kind and mysterious. Best of all she wants to make an offer on the apartment! With Naomi's move completed she can get back to her life with her husband Oliver and their two daughters Bella and Freya. When Summer shows up unannounced at the new house Naomi doesn't think much of it, just invites her in for a chat and possibly a new friendship. Naomi even clues Summer in to an opening in her daughter Freya's class for Summer's daughter Luna. When Naomi introduces Summer to the rest of the Year 3 parents, everyone is just as smitten with Summer as Naomi was. Then Naomi starts to notice some unsettling behavior from Summer and her daughter. Summer's new haircut looks vaguely like hers, and are those her ruby earrings? Why is her usually precocious daughter Freya suddenly feigning illness to get out of school?
This book is fast paced and very entertaining. I feel for Naomi as she struggles to find someone to listen to her when she tries to tell them that there is something weird about Summer. There was a great undertone of unease throughout this book which kept me hooked. I kept trying to piece together exactly what the motive was for Summer's behavior towards Naomi. I really enjoyed the lead up to the twists at the end, I couldn't stop flipping the pages in a bid to figure it all out. This was the first book that I have read by this author but definitely not my last!
Thank you to NetGalley, Natasha Boydell, and Boldwood Books for this ARC. Expected publishing date is January 13th 2025.

This was super suspenseful right from the start. There was an overall eerie feeling about Summer. This book had me turning my kindle pages so fast it froze. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced copy. Don’t miss this!!

Wow! Natasha Boydell took us on a ride with this one! The Doll's House is a suspenseful page-turner, packed with several jaw-dropping moments. It's twisted and intense, and I loved every minute of it!

Our main character, Naomi, decides to put her home up for sale as she and her family are outgrowing it. After her initial buyer drops out, Naomi is uncertain of what to do and whether her family will be able to move into the house of their dreams. Along comes Summer. Summer is beautiful, Summer is perfect, but most importantly, Summer is ready to buy Naomi's home. Naomi accepts Summer's offer, packs her family up, and moves into their new home. Everything seems great, until it is not. Things start getting a little weird with Summer, and Naomi gets the feeling that something is up. But what is it?

I enjoyed this book from start to finish. It was impossible for me to put down! Summer is delulu and I loved it! The revelation/ twist at the end- huge shocker! There were points where I found myself questioning the title choice (The Doll's House) but it all came together perfectly by the end. Boydell did a great job with this one! 4 stars!

Thank you NetGalley, Boldwood Books, and Natasha Boydell for this captivating read!

I enjoyed this one it was intense full of super brilliant twists unable to put it down.
I liked Naomi and felt connected to her story from the start
Gripping fantastic story line brilliant characters

Naomi is devastated when the sale of the apartment falls through, her dreams of moving to an amazing ‘forever home’ nearby with her family are momentarily dashed. But then a sweet-natured single mother named Summer appears, announcing her intention to buy Naomi’s old apartment. And all of a sudden, it looks like Naomi might get her new house after all.

At first, it feels like Summer’s saved her life. But as soon as the sale goes through, Summer starts turning up at Naomi’s new house. She’s enrolled her child in Naomi’s daughter’s class. She’s dressing like Naomi. She’s suddenly best friends with all her friends… And then Naomi discovers she’s got a pretty little doll’s house. One that looks just like Naomi’s new home.

This is one of the best psychological thrillers of the year for me. I don't like the stalker trope generally, but it was done really well here. I highly recommend this one! 5⭐

I received an advanced complimentary digital copy of this book from Netgalley. Opinions expressed are my own.