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The Dolls House by Natasha Boydell, When the book starts Naomi learns someone has agreed to purchase their terrace apartment which means they can move into her dream home, a couple of blocks away. The woman buying her home is named Summer and she’s strikingly attractive, and seems like the nicest person Naomi has ever met. After the move, however, Naomi starts learning strange things about the woman. First of all she told the school that Naomi insisted she sent her daughter Luna there because that’s where Naomi‘s daughter Freya goes. then she shows up with her hair, cut exactly like Naomi and slowly, but surely summer also infiltrates Naomi‘s friend group and isolates her. she even gets her daughter Luna to make up lies about little Freya and get her in trouble at school. Naomi knows she is being targeted by summer, but it seems every time she says something summer comes out looking like the victim and Naomi like a crazy person. it isn’t until Naomi be friends the one person she also isolated from her friend group Angie, that things start to happen but when she finds Angie having coffee with summer, she believes she’s been betrayed. Naomi wants to know why summer is doing this to her from creeping around her home coming on to her husband and making up lies about sweet little Freya and stealing her personal items and by the time Naomi knows the truth she may not live to prove she was the victim. once again, I couldn’t make up my mind if I loved this book or didn’t even like it because although the book was thrilling and had twist, they all just felt like OK kind of twist. Not to mention who’s friends with somebody for four years and then has some newcomer coming to the mix and they totally sway you to believe things about your longtime friend… Really? I mean her husband‘s reactions to her accusations were believable and on point, but her friends not only believe what they say about her but about her daughter Freya. I would be lying if I said I didn’t want to know how the story ended, because I did. I do think this author is a great writer and I do recommend this book because people seem to like it. I just thought it was only OK. #NetGalley, #NatashaBoydell,#TheDollsHouse,

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Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of The Doll’s House.

I definitely enjoyed this one. I think my first by this author. We were straight into the action more or less from page 1, and it didn’t really let up all the way through.

I didn’t guess the twist and the final line had my jaw on the floor! A cliffhanger to finish!

Will be reading more by this author for sure! The only thing I was a bit confused about was the title of the book, as the dolls house only played a very small part in the storyline, seemed a bit of a strange choice for the title of the book. But still a solid four stars for me.

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I absolutely loved loved loved this book!

Perfect to get you out of a reading slump or if you're looking for a fast Paced book

It keeps you engaged/hooked from start to finish!

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We've all had a friend that copies your lifestyle (or bits of it) this book explores that perfectly and even had me questioning what was "truth or fiction"
Highly recommended.

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I read this book through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review, so thank you NetGalley!!!

**SPOILERS AHEAD**

Where to start with this book… I absolutely enjoyed it! I love that it wasn’t super fast paced, but it also wasn’t losing my interest.

The beginning started out with Naomi finally getting an offer on her flat and moves her family to another house. A woman, Summer, bought her house. At first, she seemed very sweet and genuine. But there was something… off… about her, and Naomi couldn’t quite put her finger on it.

Then, she got the same haircut as Naomi, enrolled her daughter to the same school, bought the same dress, and Naomi’s things start to go missing.

It was an eerie read for sure, I absolutely enjoyed every chapter. When Naomi felt like she was alone and going crazy with her own thoughts, I also felt like this. I was waiting for the “twist”. But the twist was NOT what I expected at all!

I think I enjoyed this book partially because of the non traditional structure. There were some creepy and spooky parts of this book, but the end wasn’t JUST the end. Usually, in books I’ve read, someone tries to kill someone else, and then it ends. Then the story jumps to “2 years later” and everything is explained.

This novel, however, has the unfolding happen, then a quick(ish) scene of attempted murder, THEN Summer STILL tries to play the victim. I love that this novel shows how life is like right after the event. Then pretty much everything is explained, and the twist didn’t stop there. When Naomi went to meet her bio mom, another twist is revealed, that Summer isn’t actually Summer. It’s Christina. Then in the prologue we get a POV from Christina tying up loose ends.

I will definitely be checking out more books by this author, and thank you again NetGalley for accepting me to read this wonderful novel.

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I have been very fortunate to read some excellent books this year, and this is by far, one of the best psychological thrillers I have ever read. This is my first book by Natasha Boydell, and I now know what a 5 ⭐️ read is. This was a rollercoaster of a ride, and I was gripped throughout, from beginning to the brilliant, and creepy end.

Naomi is a mother to two daughters, Bella 13, and Freya 7. She’s just found out that the buyers for her flat have pulled out, but thankfully for Summer Caldwell, who’s original offer was turned down, has now been accepted. Everyone is happy, and Naomi and her family can now move to their big house a few streets away.

That’s all I’m going to say about this brilliant book, because the suspense was off the scale, and you just have to read it for yourself.

Thanks to Natasha Boydell, Boldwood Books, and NetGalley, for providing me with this free ARC, with which I leave a voluntary review.

5 ⭐️

Release Date: 13th January 2025

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A riverting psychological thriller with single-white-female/Motherland vibes. A page-turner that’s definitely worth a read.

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Quite a creepy psychologocal thriller. It had that slightly wrong-footed feeling you get with a narrator you aren't completely sure of. Really added to the creepiness. Recommended for readers who like this sort of thing.

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My thanks to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read ‘The Doll’s House’ written by Natasha Boydell in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

Naomi, Oliver and their daughters Bella and Freya are moving to a larger house nearby and sell their flat to Summer and her seven-year-old daughter Luna. Naomi likes Summer and believes they can be friends but doubts start to emerge when Summer changes her hair style to match Naomi’s, wears an identical dress, and has a doll’s house that’s a replica of their new home. Then the school mums ignore her in the playground and she’s worried that Summer could spreading lies about her.

‘The Doll’s House’ is an addictive psychological thriller that’s had me gripped from page one. The story is well-written with an intricately woven plot, compelling characters, and lots of suspense, drama and intrigue that’s kept me reading well past my bedtime. The final twist was staggering and threw out all my preconceived ideas of how it was going to end and the final pages of the epilogue were so chilling I was left open-mouthed in trepidation. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed reading this thriller, my first by this author, but hopefully not my last as I’ll be looking out for more by her.

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The Doll's House by Natasha Boydell is creepy, filled with suspense, lots of mysteries. The writing has gathered the environment in a way that describes the story well, keeps you turning your pages and wanting the conclusion of the story, the characters were so intense, and complex. This followed two women - Naomi and Summer, Summer is the last who bought the old flat of Naomi and lives with her daughter there. Days pass, and Naomi feels something weird and odd about Summer's behaviour, Summer is a cheerful woman, and gets close with everyone Naomi is close with. She copies Naomi's style, and everything.
This makes Naomi cautious, later things happen in her house as well, her relationship with her daughters kind of loosens, and she becomes worried but when she tells about it to anyone, they don't believe her and one day Naomi and Summer confront each other, then the truth unfolds which is very twisty and shocking.
When it actually did, I DID NOT SEE THAT COMING.
The writing style made it more perfect. I liked it ‼️‼️

Thank you Netgalley and Natasha Boydell for the ARC copy of this book.

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I absolutely devoured this book—it had me hooked from the very first page! The story is packed with suspense, mystery, and some truly wild twists that I didn’t see coming. Just when I thought I’d figured it all out, I’d be completely thrown off track, which made it such an exciting read.

Naomi’s situation really hit me. You could feel her excitement about finally moving into her dream home, only to have it all start crumbling around her. When Summer, the sweet and helpful woman who buys Naomi’s old flat, begins to creep into every part of her life, it’s so unsettling. The frustration Naomi feels as her friends doubt her, and her growing sense of helplessness, really got under my skin. I even found myself wondering if she was just imagining things—it was written so well that I was questioning everything right along with her.

The relationships in the story added a lot of depth. It was heartbreaking to see Naomi’s friends turn on her so quickly—it felt so unfair and made me angry for her. The book also explored so many layers of family, friendship, and the hidden cracks in seemingly perfect lives. Every character felt so real, with their own secrets and flaws, which made the story even more gripping. I just wish some of the side characters had been a bit more mature in how they handled things!

This is one of those books that kept me up late, needing to know what would happen next. If you love psychological thrillers with jaw-dropping twists and plenty of emotional depth, I highly recommend it.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

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Amazing!! Gripped me right from the start! I’ve never read anything by Natasha Boydell, and I absolutely need to read more of her books. This book pulled me in immediately, and kept me hooked throughout, I found this very hard to put down! Finished in less than 24 hours.

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The Doll's House was such a good read. This psychological thriller had me completely invested in Naomi's story. The mystery and the suspicious events that kept happening to her and her family had me questionning if everything was really related to Summer. I was hooked and definitely surprised by the plot twist at the end. It was my first read by this author, but not the last for sure!

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My 6P review: Premise, Plot, People, Place, Prose/Pace, Praise

Is Summer trying to be Naomi and take over her life? After the sale of her house to Summer, Naomi wonders why Summer is dressing like her, looking like her and trying to infiltrate her way into Naomi’s life. And then she sees the doll’s house.

The premise of this book was intriguing and I was keen to get started. Unfortunately it took half the book for the doll’s house to be revealed and by that stage I really didn’t care.

The characters were awful. They were bullies, and spiteful human beings. They were worse than what teenagers experience in high school, setting a terrible example for their own children. Naomi was so insecure I loathed her. The other mums were just simply awful and not people I would associate with.

The chapters were short which made the reading quite quick. It was just simply too much of drag for me that I did not enjoy it.

Thank you to Netgalley for an Advanced Readers Copy in exchange for an honest review.
1.5 ⭐️

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I was absolutely captivated by this new book I started reading! The cover art alone drew me in, and the initial chapters were completely absorbing. I couldn't put it down! However, around the halfway mark, the story began to lose its grip on me, however the ending made the book better and I will be reading more books by this author.

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The Doll's House by Natasha Boydell is a fabulous read! Well-developed characters with through plotlines and lots of twisty badness. My first read by this author but by no means the only one!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this ARC!

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Well this book has caused me sleepless nights as just couldn’t find a place to put the book down! Strayed a little slow but then ‘boom’ the story exploded and then had twists and turns that were like a rollercoaster ride! Amazing g read and cannot wait to now read more from this author!
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in return for an honest review.

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Naomi is devastated when the sale of her apartment falls through, but things start looking up when a single mother named Summer decides to buy it. However, once the sale goes through, Summer starts inserting herself into Naomi's life in strange ways, dressing like her, enrolling her child in Naomi's daughter's class, and even having a dollhouse that looks like Naomi's new home. Naomi begins to suspect that Summer wants to take over her life, but she's not sure why or how far she's willing to go.

This book was a captivating read that kept me engaged from start to finish. While it may have felt a bit lengthy towards the end, the drawn-out nature was necessary to tie the entire story together. I found myself unable to put the book down, eager to uncover the mystery of who committed the crime and why.

The complexity of the plot was both intriguing and satisfying. The main character was relatable and likable yet faced situations that left me feeling frustrated and sympathetic. The author's writing was so well-crafted that it felt incredibly realistic, resonating with the experiences of many individuals who have encountered manipulative people or found themselves in challenging circumstances.

The rollercoaster of emotions throughout the book kept me on edge, with an unpredictable ending that left me fully immersed in the story. The characters were multi-dimensional, some displaying truly evil tendencies with twisted agendas that added depth to the narrative.

If you enjoy suspenseful, twisted, and unpredictable reads featuring manipulative characters, this book is must-read. The reveal at the end will leave you shocked and satisfied, as the intricate details of the plot come together in a way that is both surprising and fulfilling.

Thank you, Boldwood Books for the digital ARC copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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THE DOLL'S HOUSE by Natasha Boydell
Release date set for the 13th of January 2025.
If you like fast paced stalker books with twists and turns then this is the book for you.
The suspense in this book gave me creepy vibes.
My first time reading Natasha Boydell and i'll for sure read more.

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Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this Advanced Reader’s Copy of The Doll’s House by Natasha Boydell due to be published January 13, 2025.
Also recommended by Natasha Boydell – The Perfect Home.
Naomi is excited when she sells her house to Summer and her daughter, Luna, and gets to move to her new home. When Summer begins to copy Naomi’s dress, hairstyle, and starts being best friends with her friends, Naomi gets suspicious. Is Summer as innocent as she seems?
Wow – what a book! It grabbed me from the beginning and took off! I never knew who the evil people were – who was lying and who was telling the truth. It was a wild ride with twists and turns until the ending that I certainly didn’t expect.
Another good one by Natasha Boydell – I will definitely look for more of her books!
#NetGalley #NatashaBoydell #BoldwoodBooks #TheDollsHouse

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