This was a good book. Honestly a little predictable but I enjoyed it anyway! Would recommend for a next read

I found this book to be an enjoyable read. The story kept me engaged from start to finish and had some moments that really stood out. Overall, it offered an entertaining reading experience.

Fast paced psychological thriller that’s addicting to read. Great job by the author hooking you from the start and keeping you interested.

fast paced. addictive. did not want to put this down! i love alex's books and this one was no different

There are very few surprises in this one.

Since you hate everyone (you really, really do), you don't care who lives or dies or how.

It was pretty clear who was doing the bad things from the start and, while the author tried to drop some red herrings, they were largely ineffective.

It's entertaining enough and fine for a beach read.

If you're looking for a gripping weekend thriller with twists, tension, and psychological chills, The Ex delivers. It’s an addictive, twist-packed ride—especially strong at building dread around a seemingly perfect suburban life unraveling. Just know it leans hard on suspense over deep character arcs, and a few readers felt some moments were either predictable or rushed. But overall, it's a thrilling binge‑read that sticks with you.

This book really didn’t do it for me. Lots of back-and-forth between characters… Who done it predictable outcome. With all the exciting thrillers out there I just had a really hard time finishing this one. I slogged through it and was very underwhelmed. I didn’t care for any of the characters and maybe that was the problem with this book for me. I gave it two stars because it was so hard for me to pick it up and read it. Thank you NetGalley for the digital copy.

This was one of those typical popcorn thrillers but I absolutely eat those up, I had a great time reading this one.

Alex Sinclair's THE EX is a chilling psychological thriller that delves into the dark depths of obsession and revenge. The unnamed narrator is consumed by a singular, dangerous desire: "I want him back. And I want her gone." This fierce declaration sets the stage for a story of calculated infiltration and simmering malice.

Bianca and Jack appear to have a fairytale life—college sweethearts, a beautiful home on a quiet cul-de-sac, two young children, and a seemingly perfect marriage. But to the narrator, "It's all a lie." That life, she believes, should have been hers. Once upon a time, she and Jack were the "golden couple," and that perfect future was meant for them.

Driven by this conviction, the narrator systematically inserts herself into their world. She moves into the same neighborhood, meticulously befriends everyone on the cul-de-sac, ensuring they trust her. She becomes "the perfect neighbor," all while harboring a sinister agenda: "I'll do whatever it takes to get him back." THE EX is a tense and unsettling read that explores the terrifying lengths to which one person will go to reclaim what they believe is rightfully theirs, leaving readers on edge as the narrator's meticulously crafted plan unfolds.

I wanted to be gripped but unfortunately this book took forever to get where it was going to.
Long periods of unnecessary writing left this hard to hold on to and the ending isn’t satisfying enough to justify it.

I think this has huge potential and with an edit it could be a wonderful book.

You and your husband have a past; what long married couple doesn't? You've beat the odds and have managed to move past it all. Until it moves in next door, disrupting your life and exposing old wounds.

That premise had me hooked. I was so enticed by the secret part these three characters shared. However, there was a lit of waffling in which nothing much happened, and the same things were rehashed and rehashed again. That was frustrating, and I found myself skimming through several chapters to get to the meat of the story. With the fat trimmed, though, this is a thrilling tale with mystery and twists.

A gripping thriller from the beginning. I did find it difficult to follow at times with all the different names. I had to reread a few times to understand who was who. A good twist at the end. Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for allowing me to read this book.

Whaaat? What was that? A wild ride of a story, with so many twists and turns that will leave you confused as you read – who do you trust? What exactly is going on there?
The book’s premise already is the perfect recipe for a disaster – a husband’s ex moves in next door… but no, wait, there is more! The said ex is also someone from your own past, hold on, hold on, what exactly is going on there… yeah. Crazy. I know. And good. Crazy good.

I did not see the ending coming and most books I can predict, It was pretty twisted. This one was kinda a mind twist with all the twist and turns. I love books when you are not entirely sure who to trust and what is entirely true and what is not so this was a great read!

If you enjoy books with interesting characters and unexpected twists that keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end, this book is for you! Alex Sinclair does a masterful job of drawing the reader into the story and keeping their interest. The story is fast paced and filled with surprises.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing this book.

The concept of this was really good. What happens if the ex moves in next door with all of the previous baggage you were privy to? All characters were realistic. They weren’t completely likable there was one element to each of them that made you scratch your head a bit so it kept you on your toes

Woowie this was a good one! I genuinely couldn’t believe the ending I didn’t see that coming. It was so dark and twisted in all the best ways!

I just finished reading The Ex by Alex Sinclair and I have to say it was a really good read. It is one of those thrillers that keeps you on edge the whole time. What made it so gripping was how the author played with my mind throughout the story.

Right from the start I thought I had figured out who “The Ex” was but the way Alex wrote the story made me question myself over and over. Just when I felt confident about my guess a twist would come along and make me doubt everything. That constant second-guessing kept me hooked and made it hard to put the book down.

There are so many twists and turns throughout the plot and the dark atmosphere adds to the tension. I felt frustrated at times because I thought I knew what was going on but that just made the ending even more satisfying.

📱E-Book Review📱

The Ex
Alex Sinclair

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This is my first read by this author but I was so taken with the front cover image, I was definitely excited to jump in and see what this had to offer.
I read a lot of this genre and I feel like I can spot a good psychological thriller cover now and although some of the premises are pretty similar, these work so well that I just can't get enough.

In this story we meet Bianca and Jack who seem to have the perfect life together.
When their neighbours move out, Bianca gets a shock when she realises that the new owner is actually Jack's Ex!

I loved the dual pov chapters which tell the story through Bianca's eyes and an anonymous narrator. I thought it was pretty obvious that the other pov was going to be Nicole, the ex, but as the story develops we see a fair few twists and turns which throw things in their head and kept me guessing right to the big reveal at the end - which I definitely didn't see coming!

The writing style was fast paced and I was so sucked into the storyline that I read almost half the book in one sitting!
I just couldn't put it down!

This is an author that I'll be looking out for in the future and I can't wait to read more.

Superb psychological thriller The Ex by Alex Sinclair especially as it draws in in from the very beginning.

Now. . . . . Could you imagine - You are loving, living in your perfect house with your husband and your two small children and living a perfect life especially as you have great friendly neighbours. . . . What more could you ever ask for. Even your street you live in, is beautiful and so friendly, with neighbours inviting you round for BBQ parties etc.
Then, they tell you they are moving!!!! Someone wanted their house and paid over the odds for it, to get it.
I can see Why they could not turn this offer down!!!
Now, Would you?

WoW. . . . . . . . Nooooooooo!

Then your new neighbour. . . . . is your husband's Ex partner! and she's tried to kill him 18 years ago when he was in college.

WoW. . .. . .Why? and where has she been all these years? and why Now!!!!

This book is so good I was glued to my chair and kindle and I could not put it down! I need to close my mouth!
WoW the ended was jaw dropping!!!! Excellent Book. One of his best!

Many thanks to Joffe Books for the ARC.