This was a fun one, focused on Naomi, who sells her house to a newcomer named Summer who seems to have become fixated on her. The only issue is that no one else is seeing what Naomi sees, and she alienates her family and friends while also living in fear of what Summer will do next.

This book was very twisty and fraught with tension throughout. The author did a good job of making even the most innocuous scenes seem suspenseful. The only thing I had a bit of an issue with is that Naomi’s close friends were not more supportive of her- no matter how things looked, it struck me as odd that they didn’t stand by her. The end of the book was a big twist that I did not see coming, and it was well done by being surprising but not so out of left field as to not feel realistic.

Overall, I really enjoyed this one and thought it has the perfect amount of suspense, not to mention a good surprise ending. Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I have only read one other book by this author who is new to me and this one was written in a slightly different style to the one I had previously read. I enjoyed this one and have since gone on to read two more from this authors back Catalogue.

This thriller had me gripped from the beginning and read it in almost one sitting it had a very chilling vibe and was quite creepy in parts and lots of twists and turns.

This story would make a good tv adaptation.

This book was very interesting and kept me reading. It has a good twist at the end. I really enjoyed this book and I cant wait to read other books from this author!

This was mostly just weird. I liked it and I could somewhat relate but I also just found it weird.
The ending was fantastic.

Wow this book!!
What a ride, all the way through you are questioning who is the crazy one! It’s infuriating in the best way 🤣

I really really enjoyed this one, it’s a refreshingly different plot to the usual psych thrillers, and very relatable for all those school run Mums!

Thank you for allowing me to ARC read this book.

Naomi's house was up for sale. Summer wants to buy it. Her offer is finally accepted and Naomi can finally move into the house of her dreams.

This story follows two women whose lives are brought together when Summer wants to but Naomi's house. Summer's daughter, Luna, will be attending the same school as Naomi's daughters, Freya and Bella. Everything is fine until Naomi notices #summer has started wearing the same clothes and copying her hairstyle. She's also inviting Naomi's friends for a get-together without inviting Naomi. Summer even has some of Naomi's belongings of which she must have stolen.

The pace is mostly steady, but it does take a little dip around the middle. It's quite a creepy read. I was hooked by the prologue. It was quite a predictable read, but that never spoils a book for me id the story is good. This is a captivating read, I couldn't put it down. The plot was complex and intriguing.

Published 13th January 2025

I would like to thank #NetGalley #BoldwoodBooks and the author #NatashaBoydell for my ARC of #TheDollsHouse in exchange for an honest review.

I lean closer to a 3.5 maybe, but I couldn't quite give it 4 stars. The book had me hooked at the beginning and I found it to be a very quick read. However, I became annoyed with most of the characters pretty quickly and was disappointed that I had to wait until I was about 75% of the way through the book for something truly gripping and twisty to happen. Mostly it just felt like a bunch of caddy women who never grew out of highschool. Once the twists happened I wished the book didn't end so that they could be expanded on further.

Thank you Netgalley, Boldwood Books and Natasha Boydell for this ARC of The Doll's House.

Woah what a brilliant psychological thriller this is. There are so many twists and turns, some that took me by surprise more than others. From the very first page I was totally hooked and couldn’t put this down. It really was a ‘I’ll just read one more chapter’ type of book. When Naomi and Oliver sell their flat they have no idea that the new owner Summer will become so intense in integrating herself into Naomi’s life. She starts to dress like her and monopolise the tight friendship group that Naomi is part of. The question is why?? This is so tense and I really liked how you could see the thought processes of each character, giving an understanding of their actions. Very cleverly written. Highly recommend! Thanks to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for the ARC

The Doll's House
This was a good novel, the characters were awesome, well described and introduced in a timely manner so as to remember who is who. Loved the setting and plot. Great twists and turns that I didn't see coming
Some parts dragged a bit for me, I wanted more action and drama at times, but I'd definitely read more novels by this author.

Thank you Netgalley, Boldwood Books and Natasha Boydell for this Arc of The Doll's House.

Here I sit a few hours after finishing this book, trying to figure out what to say in this box....
Although I can't distinctly pick out anything I didn't like about this book, my feelings are quite complicated.. I think my rating is more of a 3.5 rounded up than a 4. I just feel kinda Meh..

The Prolouge grips you up, it draws you in pretty quick, it's a very fast paced, easy story to read. I found myself falling asleep and waking myself back up saying come on just a little more, I didn't want to put it down, I probably read about 2/3rds of the book then finished the rest in the morning. All that makes it sound like I loved it right.. ehhh there wasn't much to love about it honestly, it was all pretty predictable from the start, you kind of found yourself saying "duhh" to the main character, like hello how did you not expect that to happen next right!? It would be hard for me to think of a character I actually really liked in this story, I mean besides her and her family which is obviously set up to make you feel that way, but all of her friends were pretty generic, none really stood out to make you root for anyone, at one point even the husband was kind of questionable.

One thing I did REALLY LOVE- The second you thought you had it figured out the Author smacked you in the face with another twist. I really loved that, that made a really great ending. But I mean should you have to read a whole book just to finally have an "aha moment" at the end!? No you should be excited about what you're reading all the way through and I just didn't feel it, at the end I was kinda like really!?! Just forgive everyone just like that !? Like i felt like her and her kids were owed a lot more, they kind of went through hell just to get out of it not really gain anything spectacular.. then again the ending where Summer is writing grips you up again and makes you want more. I felt like maybe if we had more of her POV the story might have been a little more exciting.. or maybe confusing.. lol but still it would have gripped you up a bit more.. like what is this wacko going to do next!!?!?!

Funny thing is, with all that said, I can't really think of anything that could have happened to make the story better imo, I felt like everything happened that should have, it's wrapped up. Let's move on the the next

Two days till Christmas, and boy, are we busy here at my house getting things ready.
But I just had to finish this amazing thriller before doing anything else!

From the first page, I was completely drawn into the story and was so hooked that I couldn't put it down.

They say Imitation is the sincerest form if flattery, but is it really when someone is trying to steal your life out from under you, and has you questioning your own sanity?

This psychological thriller has an intricately woven plot, creative and compelling characters, suspense, stalking, and gaslighting, which made for an intense and intriguing read.

I normally can guess how most thrillers are going to end, but the final twist in this book staggered me, and the last few pages of the epilogue were just chilling. I think it definitely needs a sequel 👀

I highly recommend 4/5 🌟

Thank you to Netgalley and Boldwood Books for my copy. My review was voluntary



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This is a tense read that had me screaming at the characters to open their eyes. I couldn't believe how easily they were taken in. I really admired Naomi's determination to track down the truth even in the face of several shocks. This is a good read with a couple of great twists from an author who is new to me.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book

Loved it.... Simply put. Recently I've found it hard to find a thriller that I can't put down but this was one of those that you're like "just 1 more chapter" and before you know it, it's 3am.
I could identify with your main character, mum Naomi. If you've ever had primary school aged children you know the dreaded school runs, cliques of mums, PTA crew, the awkward where do I stand and wait etc. The author got this perfectly, I just know she's spent many an awkward year doing those awful pickups/drop offs. I just felt so connected to Naomi which to me makes you care about that main character and I felt the same frustration and hurt that she did when all of her so called friends turn against her.

I will certainly be adding #NatashaBoydell to my favourite author list. However, my only negative would be the books title #TheDollsHouse as I don't really think that it was too relevant to the plot.

Such a great unpredictable read, especially for mums. We all hate the Christmassacre of the school fayre too....

Finished this one as well, and I loved breezing through this one because it was such a page-turner!
Naomi finally sold her home to Summer, a friendly single mother, and her own family moves to their dream home close by. But it looks like Summer is trying to get a bit too friendly to the extent that she is copying Naomi.
Is this really happening, or is it simply in Naomi's head?
This thriller kept me on the edge and I had to know what happens next! It was a great read right till the very end and certainly one of the best books I read this year.

this book was a very addictive read this authors book are just so addictive. Naomi and her husband Oliver are selling their house for their dream home more room for their two daughters. then the buyer pulls out. and then they have another buyer Summer and her daughter, Naomi helps her as she new to the area. she introduces her to her friends. then things start to go wrong the house, and someone is watching them saying no more it's a very gripping read.

Fantastic, Creepy, Mysterious, Appalling …. All emotions I felt while reading this book. Gave me serious “single while female” vibes (which I loved). They say Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but is it really? Especially when you are essentially trying to steal someone’s life. I hated how her husband questioned her sanity, how her friends didn’t defend her feelings. She keeps trying to prove her suspicions for them to be twisted against her. What an exciting and thrilling psychological read.

The Dolls's House kept my head spinning until the very last sentence. There were easily a minimum of 4 twists throughout this story, and I was constantly reeling over what was happening. I could feel Naomi's anxiety when people wouldn't believe her, causing her to question her own sanity. This one had me hooked.

2.5 Stars. I regret that I am in the minority here. I failed to engage in this psychological thriller as I found most characters despicable, including the main character, Naomi. She was obsessive in her thoughts and impulsive in her actions. Her overwhelming stress bordered on paranoia. Her longtime circle of friends ignored her concerns and excluded her from their activities in favour of a newcomer. She was quick to anger, and it seemed unrealistic that everyone was so quick to forgive. The only character who seemed decent was Naomi's husband, Oliver. He was very patient and supportive of Naomi's complaints and moods, but I kept wishing he would boot her out of their home and lock the door.

Naomi and Oliver lived in a cramped apartment, too small for themselves and their two daughters, Freya and Bella. They were overjoyed when their apartment was sold to a woman named Samantha. This gave them the ability to buy a house with a backyard. Naomi then started viewing her former apartment with rose-coloured glasses while complaining that their new house required too much renovation. In her mind, leaving the apartment was a mistake.

Samantha shows up at her house, befriends Naomi, and is pleasant with her friends. She begins copying Naomi's mannerisms, clothes, hair colour and style. She has a daughter, Luna, and enrolls her in Freya's class. When Naomi confides in her friends her suspicion of Samantha's intent, they feel that Naomi's stress contributes to her feelings and believe Samantha's side of the story. Now, Samantha has inserted herself into the group of Naomi's former friends who exclude Naomi from their activities. Freya is unhappy at school, as her best friends have switched to Luna, and there are reports of fighting between Luna and Freya at the school. Which girl is to blame for incidences of bullying? Naomi confronts the classroom teacher and others at the school, although Freya begs her not to do so. Luna is kept home by her mother, Samantha, causing Naomi to lurk around their home, peering in windows. She concludes that Luna is being mistreated and reports her suspicions to authorities. Because of her own outlandish behaviour, very few accept her concerns. She feels that she is being stalked and that her home and her father's have been entered and small items missing. Samantha has a doll house that is weirdly made to resemble her new house. After an ugly, disruptive encounter with Samantha in front of the school, Naomi confronts Samantha privately and learns that her own past is not what she thought. This results in anger toward her father and an encounter with a woman she never knew existed. This woman reveals some of Samantha's long-held secrets and Naomi's past.

She learns that her 13-year-old daughter Bella has dropped out of an afterschool class that was preparing her for her future goal of performing on stage. Bella has been taking private lessons from Samantha instead and has been told not to tell her family. She also learns that Samantha and Oliver have been exchanging text messages and that they were observed kissing. She now fears that Samantha is planning to take her place with Oliver and her daughters and could be planning to murder her. Is this more paranoia, or is her life endangered? Who would believe her fantasies?

This is a book with many twists and turns. The revelation in the last passage is a shocker and begs for a sequel. The Doll's House includes obsession, jealousy, false identities, lies, secrets, fear, danger, gaslighting, and unknown pasts.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this suspenseful, intense story with unreliable characters. Publication is due on January 13th, 2025. Recommended for readers who enjoy psychological drama with unforeseen twists.

A real page-turner about a wife and mother who tries to befriend a new woman who then tries to ruin her life. Naomi has just sold her flat and moved into a bigger house with husband Oliver and daughters Freya and Bella. She works part-time as an accountant and has a lot of friends with the parents of her daughter's school mates. The woman who bought her flat is Summer and she and her daughter Luna will be going to the same school and want to be friends with Naomi and her family. At first everything seems great, but then Naomi notices that Summer seems to be copying her clothes and hairstyles, asking Naomi's friends for get togethers without inviting her and she even shows up with some of Naomi's belongings which she somehow stole.

This is a story about gaslighting and I felt sorry for Naomi as no one believed her, her young daughter Freya was being accused of being a bully and she slowly lost all of her friends to Summer. Even her own husband struggled to believe her as she became more and more anxiety ridden sure she was being followed and someone was in their home. I felt a lot of frustration that Naomi's long-time friends, her husband and her 13 year old daughter all believed someone they barely knew over Naomi. Lots of suspense and a few twists made this a quick and suspenseful read. Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood books for a copy of this ARC for review.

This was a really intense read. But I really enjoyed the story, the flow, and the characters. The twists were really good! 👍🏻
Thank you to NetGalley for an arc of this