I went in to this expecting a thriller, what I got was a neighbourhood full of morally grey characters of all ages, lots of secrets, and interlinked stories ! It was honestly hard to put down as I was dying to know what was going to happen


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Thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy of Plays Well with Others by Lauren Myracle.
I thoroughly enjoyed this one! I loved the different perspectives and was really invested in Jake and Mabel. The only part of the story that felt unresolved by the end was the story of Billy and Vanessa. That storyline did not come to a satisfying conclusion unlike all the other characters’ storylines.

Thank you NetGalley and Blackstone Publishing for this gifted copy!

Omg what a fast paced, neighborhood thriller. You meet Jake who’s been through hell and back who meets Mabel, other neighborhood women and children. The story unfolds and the characters become more complex. Fast paced, twisty, but with an ending I could’ve had more from. I really enjoyed this book overall.

This one was so so good I loved how the plot twist always hits you with a bang wow this was great thank you so much for this I will recommend this one

I didn’t love this book but I didn’t hate it either. I found the characters hard to connect to. It start to lose my attention but I did appreciate the ending. Overall, worth a look.

Thank you to Blackstone Publishing and NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley, Lauren Myracle, and Blackstone Publishing for the eARC. This was a gripping psychological thriller—with a strong emphasis on the psychological. The story delves deep into childhood trauma and the lasting impact it carries into adulthood, making for a haunting and emotionally layered read.

This was a wild ride of a book and I absolutely did not expect any of it. What a plot twist. I hated most of the characters but I couldn’t stop reading to find out what they would do next. This book gives big reality and crime tv vibes and I could not stop reading. I will definitely be recommending this one to friends!

Thank you NetGalley! This is a first time read for me by this author. I did not expect Plays Well with Others to go in the direction it did. It was amazing! I laughed out loud several times and totally felt the characters pain. Highly recommend!

Twists and turns, slow burn and drama? All things that make this book unputdownable! Well worth it to pick up and read, you won't regret it

I love a slow burn and when the drama hit, it HIT! Love the plot lines and twists and the well developed characters. That twist though! WOW! This book was a fun ride!

I really did enjoy how all the characters came together it’s it’s unexpected twist
Wasn’t my favorites but I really did enjoy it!
Looking forward to more from this author

thanks to NetGalley for this ARC. In exchange for my honest feedback. This was a quick domestic thriller that kept me reading by having absolutely no idea where things were going. And for that, I recommend.

𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: Plays Well With Others by Lauren Myracle
𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐞: Domestic Thriller
𝐏𝐮𝐛 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: June 10, 2025
📖 288 pages

✨️ 3.5/5

Cheating Spouses
Social Media Tyrade
Betrayal by Bestie
Manipulative "BFF"
She Needs Revenge
Multiple POV
Found Family

Review: This book is slooooowwww. I absolutely didn't think Jake was the bad guy from the beginning even if she said some "not so nice" things in the heat of her anger. I honestly don't mind the petty payback either. It was mildly amusing watching the women fight anonymously via community website, though that's all it ends up being. Though it didn't pick up until about 85%, I liked how everyone's stories intertwined in the end.

Thank you so much, Blackstone Publishing and NetGalley for the digital review copy!

⚠️: cheating, stillbirth, psychological abuse

This was a very enjoyable domestic thriller for me. I didn’t know who was crazier: the adults or the kids. It made me think it could be a great tv series with all the goings-on in the neighborhood. The only thing I didn’t like was the author’s use of Hobby Lobby in the book. I do not support them.

Intense and engaging, this book was full of twists that had me forgoing sleep in favor of knowing what happened next. There is a lot going on in this book so you may be re-reading some passages but overall it was very good with excellent character development and overall atmosphere of suspense.

3.5 stars — I have mixed feelings about this one. Overall, I enjoyed the read — the pacing was strong, the story kept me engaged, and it was easy to get through. The writing style leans a bit YA, but it flowed well and was easy to settle into.

That said, I struggled with some of the characters. Wendell was easily my favorite and truly the heart of the book. I went back and forth on Jake and Mabel (it did take me a minute to adjust to Jake being female). While I ended up liking them by the end, they made a lot of frustrating and questionable choices, and their thoughts often felt immature or petty. Billy was more complicated — I felt for him at times, but his behavior occasionally crossed into cartoonish villainy, as did Shelby’s.

The alternating POV structure didn’t quite work for me. Having Jake’s chapters in first-person and everyone else in third-person didn’t add much, especially since all POVs explored the characters’ thoughts equally. At times, it pulled me out of the story.

Still, this was a fun, fast-paced read that held my attention throughout.

Jake Nolan has lost everything, except a bungalow across an elementary school. She lost her son, her husband and her best friend. She moves into her bungalow in a cute neighborhood and becomes friends with one of her neighbors thinking life is starting over but it turns out this neighborhood is full of secrets.

I got this as an audiobook and an ebook and I must say I really liked the audiobook! It has the perfect mix of suspense, humor and deep. I recommend this book!!!

I rated it 3.5 stars

Thank you partner @blackstonepublishing for the gifted arc! #blackstoneinsiders

This was an intense neighborhood drama that did not shy away from difficult topics. I was shocked at the despicable behavior of the adults. There were moments that really got my blood boiling. I really felt for the kids and how the adults’ behavior ultimately affected them. Overall, it was a dark and entertaining read! Please check trigger warnings.

Rating 4⭐️

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this arc. I have never read this author but I really enjoyed this book. The cover is amazing. I love different povs

From the first page I was gripped by Plays Well with Others and read through the night till the end.
The novel is thrilling beyond belief, with suspense and twists ratcheting up on each page.
An intriguing domestic thriller that I devoured in one day.