This was my first book by Leah Mercer, and after finishing the ARC of What’s Mine is Yours, I definitely want to read more from her.

The story is told from three POVs—Emily, Ava, and Lexi—which I really liked. I always enjoy multiple perspectives because it adds more depth to the characters and the plot, and that was definitely the case here. The beginning was a little slow, but once it picked up, I was hooked. The writing flowed really well and kept me pulled in the whole time.

The story itself was dark, twisted, and super addictive. Let me tell you, I devoured this book! I could not put it down because something always happened that kept me on edge. And that ending twist? Did not see it coming.

If you’re into psychological thrillers that mess with your head a bit, I’d totally recommend What’s Mine is Yours. I’ll be picking up more of Leah Mercer’s books for sure.

Big thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC!

Leah Mercer, who also publishes as Talli Roland is an author I have been following since 2010 when she published her first novel. I have said this before, but her writing seems to go from strength to strength. Once again she has wowed me with her latest addictive thriller.

'What's Mine is Yours' is another gripping intense and clever thriller from this author. Ava and Emily are the protagonists and were once very close friends, but events in Ava's life meant they drifted apart. Emily is determined to win back her friendship and she stops at nothing to achieve her aim. The repercussions just don't seem to worry her even when secrets and danger come to light.

I have always enjoyed reading the work of Leah Mercer over the years and followed the development of her style with interest. Her recent psychological thrillers have all kept me riveted to the stories, so along with her earlier ones recommended for fans of the genre.

Thanks to NetGalley, Bookouture and Leah Mercer for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed “What Mine Is Yours” — it’s an emotional, character-driven story that kept me turning the pages. That said, I did see the ending coming pretty early on, which made it a little less impactful for me. Still, it was a solid read and worth picking up.

Rounded up from 2,5 stars.

This was kind of underwhelming to be honest. The beginning was a bit slow, but got better, pace wise, after a little while.
I feel like the build up for the reveal was too much for what we actually got. It was often mentioned that something unspeakable had happened, and I kept waiting for the big reveal that never really came. That was right up until the second to last chapter where we’re told what actually happened. For me, that was a bit too late. I had now spent 5 hours being a bit underwhelmed, and the twist at the end didn’t really save it for me.

I did like the twist itself though:)

Another thing I really liked was how the 11 year old, Lexi, was portrayed and how her chapters were written! She slid straight into my heart immediately🫶🏻

I don’t regret reading this and I never felt like I forced myself through this. It was quick and easy, but there are, in my opinion, better psychological thrillers out there. I’m 100% sure this book will be the right one for some people, but this was not for me.

Tank you so much to NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC! My thoughts are my own.

It was really hard for me to put this book away. I pulled an all-nighter to finish reading it. The numerous plots and suspense left me, chapter by chapter I read with bated breath!

this book was fantastic. it had me questioning my own theories all the way through. i questioned if one of the characters was good and one bad or if there was more to it and would the revealing mean i changed my mind once again...yes,yes it would.
i was pulled in from the get go. before that in the blurb infact.
this book truly is the work of someone talented in this genre. i dont want to give any spoilers away but at the same time want to talk to everyone about this book and have massive gasping discussions about it!
i like how the different POV kept you on a cliffhanger almost with every chapter! so it was infuriating in all the best ways when you were just learning something and that person POV came to an end to take you to the next. so you were constantly up and down and then waiting but learning through every single page.
a brilliant book. i would recommend this to all.

Twisty Tale Packs A Lot Of Action Into Its Short-Ish Package. This is one of those sub-300 page books that is going to feel like it *has* to be longer than it is... in all the best ways. For all that happens here, you're going to be thinking this book is probably 100 or more pages longer than it actually is... and you're not even going to notice until you get to the end, look down, and question your sense of reality when you see the actual page number.

And speaking of questioning reality, this is absolutely one of those ultra twisty psychological thrillers where both the characters - and you, the reader - will be questioning all that you know (possibly even in your own "real" life) by the end.

I've read several of Mercer's books now, and this is absolutely both a solid look at her style (for new readers) and quite easily among the best she's done to date (for readers who have been around a while and already get excited when they see her name on a book). Either newbie or established fan, this one is one that will likely gain her far more fans than it loses. (Let's face it, *no* book is for everyone, and there *will* eventually be - wrong - reviews that claim this book is lacking in some aspect. Some people are idiots, and you just have to move on. ;) (And yes, I fully acknowledge that some consider *me* to be an idiot, but I also doubt those people are reading this review. :D) )

There will be at least some who don't want to read it for the simple reason of its basic premise, which largely hinges on mothers' fears, even years after the baby is born, which is respectable. As a childfree married dude, I *fully* get this, particularly given the book's release date between UK Mother's Day and US Mother's Day. For these types, I think the book is strong enough and doesn't really dive into too many problematic issues within the childfree community that I think many of us can still enjoy this book as much as I have, but again, from this angle (and similar), I absolutely get deciding that this book maybe isn't for you. Just please, I beg you - you've now been warned about this in this very review, so PLEASE don't DNF / 1* this book because of these issues. Just skip it entirely. You. Have. Been. Warned. :)

Overall truly an excellent tale superbly told, and great for when you maybe don't have as much time as you'd LIKE to read, but still don't want to read a sub-200 page book either (even though there are many at that length that are also awesome, fwiw).

Very much recommended.

I have observed that Leah Mercer's books grow increasingly darker with each release, which is truly remarkable.

This was an incredibly twisted story that kept me on edge, holding my breath and hoping no harm would come to anyone. It was meticulously plotted, fast-paced, and brimming with emotion.

I greatly appreciated how the author gave the children a voice, offering genuine insight into their feelings in contrast to their mothers'. This aspect elevated the book to the highly coveted five-star rating.

The unexpected twist at the end completely caught me off guard.

**4.5 Stars**

𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐬𝐢𝐬
Ava hadn’t spoken to her former best friend Emily in years. But when a burglary leaves Ava’s daughter too scared to sleep at home, Emily offers a solution: a temporary house swap. Grateful, Ava agrees.
Now living in Ava’s beautiful home, Emily begins to uncover the truth behind her friend’s perfect image. Ava has been hiding a devastating secret—and Emily has just discovered it.
Ava never wanted Emily back in her life, but for her daughter’s sake, she gave in. As she lies awake in Emily’s cramped apartment, dread creeps in. Has Emily found the key to the locked basement room? Does she know what really happened?
Two women. Two secrets. One dangerous lie. One of them is in serious danger.

𝐌𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬
What a rollercoaster of a read! This book had me hooked from the start, constantly guessing and second-guessing where the story was headed. The suspense was palpable, and just when I thought I had figured things out, another twist would throw me off course—in the best way.
The dual (and sometimes multiple) narratives worked so well, giving us insight into different perspectives and slowly pulling together the threads of the story into one intricate, emotionally charged conclusion. The characters were well-developed and compelling, each with their own secrets and motivations that added depth to the plot.
While I did manage to predict a few plot points—which I always find satisfying—there were still plenty of surprises that genuinely caught me off guard. It kept the pace quick and the pages turning.
One important note: this book deals with some heavy themes, including child loss, so I recommend checking trigger warnings before diving in.
Thank You @Netgalley and @Bookouture for allowing me to review this ARC.

Quick paced easy read, told from the point of view of two friends. Hard to put down once you get stuck into it.

Two women - initially friends but drifted apart, are brought back together by tragedy and decide to house swap. One is keen - one is reluctant - but both women have secrets they have no wish for the other to discover, especially now that they have swapped residences!

Quick easy chapters with flowing first person narratives that quickly build the intensity of the drama until dark secrets linking them all are finally laid bare, out in the open. The reader is left wondering just how will these revelations impact the women and their families, and will it propel one or the other into actions with unforgiving consequences.

Loved every page as I sat highly engrossed trying to discover the secrets of Ava and Emily before they were ultimately revealed to the reader.

Leah Mercer is always a must-read for me! What's Mine is Yours is a labyrinth of twists and turns - some that will take your breath away. Well-developed characters and so many surprises!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for this ARC!

A quick easy read. Ava and Emily swap houses for a few days where shocking secrets are revealed. It was just OK. Thank you to Netgalley and Bookoutre for ARC.

House swap, secrets, jealousy. Another page turner with so many crazy twist. This author is must read for me. Friendships should be cherished, but sometime jealously can ruin it.

A gripping and emotional story that keeps you turning the pages until the shocking ending. A good read!

Great book! Was so invested in every second of the story. Thank you for letting me read in advance. Cannot wait to read other things from this author.

This novel had more twists and turns than a rollercoaster! Told from the point of view of two friends, just who can be trusted? I loved how the author set the scene and at times, I wasn't sure who or what to believe! It's a stonker of a novel and deserves to be read now!

I was giving an ARC for this book for an honest review.

Here goes: The twists in this book are nuts, there are many and I really did not see them coming at all. I think the characters were also great and thought that they were relatable. Storyline was great. Definitely worth checking out if you like the twisty/turny books!

Ok Wow, Where do i start?!

This is the story about 2 women who kind of become friends from having children roughly at the same time, get involved with each others lives but one of them is a complete wrong’un!

This story is told from multiple points of view and to start with I found this a little jarring as I would just be getting into the story in one POV and it would change to someone else’s. This took me out of the story at times but it was such a gripping read it was easy to get back into and pick up the story again. This is a huge testament to how this author’s writing has developed over time and she is really honing her skills now. It was so clever when I thought I would put the book down cos I wasn’t feeling it, then she would drop a huge Easter egg and plot twist and she had me in a choke hold again and I couldn’t put the book down until I found out what happened.

This cast of characters had me completely in a head spin! One of the characters, well they definitely set my creeyometer off and oh boy was I right! Trust your creepyometer people! I truly didn’t see it happening the way it did and all the twists and turns in the last 25% of the book were incredible. I found myself hating certain characters one minute and then feeling empathy and sympathy for them the next!

This was a truly suspenseful read and with all the twists and turns a full on intense read as well. I think what made it even more creepier is the fact that this could genuinely happen in real life. I for one, whole heartedly recommend this book to anyone who loves a twisty turny thriller that grabs you by the throat and doesn’t let you go until the last page is turned. Thank you to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this amazing book.

My 1st point has to be the fact that as I read this, there are 3 other pre release books available and all 4 have the exact same tag line on the cover of "your biggest mistake was letting her in/ I welcomed my sister in law in/ you invited her in/I let her in" which is super odd lol. I know there are only so many plot lines but I can't see I'd ever buy all 4 of these books when they sound so similar at 1st glance. Luckily this is the 1st one I've been approved for and read through so it gets my full attention!

It's well written, I've read the authors precious work and so had high hopes and I wasn't disappointed. Some good twists and turns. It's just a really quick and easy read and it feels like quite an original plot line I haven't come across before.... whether I'd be saying that if I read the other 3 books that are about to come out, who knows?! It's written from multiple povs which kept the pace up and felt like the plot was constantly moving forward. It also set it apart from other books I've read with similar plot lines. I'm not sure if I'd recommend purely because I now feel like there are 4 books all of similar premises being release together in the next few wks and without reading them all, it's hard to know which one I'd say is the best. If that issue didn't exist then I'd definitely say it's worth a read. I may come back to edit my review if I do read the other 3 "let her in" books to compare