Over the years I have read many of Joy Fielding's books. In fact, way back in the 1970s I read one called Best of Friends, which was one of the strangest books I had read at that young age. I believe it was her first published book.

This book is very different too. It didn't take long to wonder if there is an unreliable narrator. Of course, I had to keep reading to find out. Linda, the narrator, is visiting her friend, Carol, in a memory care home when she meets another patient, Jenny. Jenny is full of strange stories that drew me in. Really strange stories, which draw Linda in too. Jenny and Linda develop a very strange friendship/relationship.

I am someone who witnessed the loss of my mother from dementia. In the depths of despair, I always tried to find a smidgen of humour in the situation. It helped me to cope. The conversations between Linda and Jenny were spot on…..reminded me of some of the conversations my mother and I had. It actually brought smiles to my face. Round and round we go!

The relationship between Linda and Jenny was the highlight of the story. I truly enjoyed their interactions, the ones that made sense and the ones that didn't.

Throughout the story, there is always a dark undertone. It left me feeling uncomfortable at times, wondering where and when the twist was going to be. It kept me turning the pages.

There are several themes prominent throughout the story. Dementia, loss, aging, friendship and closed-door abuse. Some may consider these a trigger.

The ending is not quite what I was expecting but it was good. I was satisfied.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the Advance Readers Copy.

4.5 stars but since I got so much enjoyment and laughs out of Jenny Cooper Has a Secret and the ending was absolutely perfect, I will gladly round up to 5 stars.

Linda is visitng her best friend at a memory care faciilty when she meets the quirky Jenny Cooper who tells Linda that she has a secret: she kills people.

I loved Jenny. She is a character and loves to embellish her stories. She is also in her nineties .

Linda cant decide what is true and what is not but cant resist visiting Jenny every time she visits her friend.

The body count goes up according to Jenny and Linda half believes her.

The bantering between the two ladies is perfect, funny and yet sad at times and you know this wont end well.

Everyone needs a Jenny in their life and when my daughter puts me in Shady Acres, as she loves to say, I hope I am a Jenny.

Don't overthink the premise of the book, just pick it up and sit back and enjoy.

I am willing to bet a few hometown Book Clubs will add this book to their list.

Thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Random House Canada/Doubleday Canada for a most enjoyable read of Jenny Cooper Has a Secret.

Jenny Cooper Has a Secret by Joy Fielding is a compelling read that kept me virtually flying through the pages from beginning to end. It has been far too long since I have indulged in Ms Fielding's brilliant writing, and this latest was a highly anticipated treat that fully delivered.

Linda Davidson is a lonely seventy-six year old widow whose daughter and son-in-law are living with her. Fed up with their constant bickering, she finds herself visiting regularly with the eccentric Jenny Cooper, a ninety-three year old woman she meets while visiting another friend in a memory care facility. As Jenny makes wild claims about the men that she has killed in the past, Linda begins to question just how credible, and possibly dangerous, her new friend is, given her age and dementia diagnosis.

Ms Fielding has cleverly woven together several storylines, each one as intriguing as the next. This is a quick, satisfying read that promises to keep you fully engaged and unwilling to put it down. 4.5 stars

Many thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Random House Canada for an ARC.

I found myself loving Jenny Cooper, the quirkiness of you was fabulous never knowing what she was going to say. The characters around her were perfect. Caring, and the end was just perfect for the storyline. Loved this book

Thanks to the publisher, the author and Netgalley for an early release of this book.

An easy read with multiple stories intertwined that keep the story moving, though it’s a bit predictable. The author wraps up all the loose ends, offering a satisfying conclusion. I did wish Jenny had confessed a little bit more. Overall, a solid mystery for casual readers

Finished Jenny Cooper Has a Secret by Joy Fielding and it totally kept me hooked! 👀 It’s a twisty, suspenseful read about secrets, lies, and how well you really know the people around you.

Joy Fielding does such a good job pulling you into the drama—just when you think you’ve figured it out, something else is thrown at you. It’s fast-paced, bingeable, and perfect if you’re in the mood for a domestic thriller with juicy twists.

Definitely one to fly through in a weekend! 🔥📚

Jenny Cooper Has a Secret by Joy Fielding is a sharp, clever thriller about Linda, a lonely widow, who befriends Jenny, a dementia patient with chilling stories about men she claims to have killed. As Linda tries to figure out if Jenny is telling the truth or just confused, she finds herself pulled into a dangerous game that forces her to confront her own fears and regrets.

Fielding’s writing is quick and witty, her characters feel real, and the suspense never lets go. While the plot can stretch believability and some family drama drags, the book is both touching and full of twists.

A thoughtful, twisty read for anyone who likes their mysteries with heart.

This was a phenomenal thriller. Linda was an intriguing main character and I liked that there was more to her than meets the eye. Jenny Cooper was so engaging and I found myself desperate to hear more about her life - I also thought that the element of her living in a memory care facility and having dementia adding an interesting element to the story. This book gripped me from the start and I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. The ending was *perfect*and I was so satisfied with how everything turned out. I know many of my library patrons will be excited to read this when it comes out!