I didn't enjoy it at all. The writing style was not my favourite. The book was a quick, engaging read with compelling characters—especially Lucy but I found the plot somewhat predictable, and I figured out the outcome early on. Rather than wondering what would happen, I was more curious about how we’d get there.

Toxic manipulation and questions of who to actually trust fill this great new book. Finch narrates the three points of view and it draws you in right away. Very interesting, compelling read.

This is a slow burn thriller that really pays off in the end (the final chapters did my head in). This is the kind of book that builds up the tension gradually. Just when I thought I'd figured everything out, the story shifted in a clever way. Five stars! Loved the voice. Loved the tension! Loved the setting! I'm really looking forward to what Finch writes next.

Incredible!! This is an edge of your seat, page turning psychological thriller and I 100% recommend picking it up and reading it right away! This is my first book by Lara Finch and I’m looking forward to the next one! This is about a nanny that likes to play games. Set in London, a stay at home mom makes a new friend. Little does she know she will soon regret bringing her into their lives and their home. Great twists and turns that keeps you turning pages to see what happens next. It jumps around from different timelines but I found it very easy to follow. I’m a little sad that I’m done with this one. READ IT!!!

Thank you so much to Storm Publishing for sending me this eARC. As well as NetGalley and of course Lara Finch!

(3.5) It took over half the book for the story to pick up which made you feel really immersed in the main characters mindset - this got me wanting to know how everything progressed however I wasn’t invested because of the pace. I do wish the book had given more insight on other characters who felt just as pivotal and relavent to the storyline.

Thank you to NetGalley and the Storm Publishing for this ARC! All opinions are completely my own

What The Nanny Said
by Lara Finch
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

After the death of her mother, Evie makes a shocking discovery—her mother, Lucy, was actually murdered twenty years ago. Determined to uncover the truth, Evie sets off on a journey that unearths long-buried secrets. The story alternates between Evie’s search for answers and Lucy’s life in the weeks leading up to the murder, beginning with her hiring of a new nanny, Taylor—a decision that changes everything.

This dual timeline had me hooked. I found myself questioning everyone’s motives: Was Lucy truly the fragile, wronged wife she claimed to be, or was there more behind her jealousy and unraveling marriage? And Taylor, what was really going on with her? Was she the caring nanny she appeared to be, or was something darker lurking beneath the surface?

The character work in this book was top-notch. I loved how layered Lucy and Taylor were—and even the side characters like Rachel and Melody felt fully fleshed out. The interviews did feel a bit rushed or clustered in a few spots, but that didn’t take away from the overall impact for me.

This was an addictive, twisty read that kept me guessing right to the end. If you're a fan of dual timelines, unreliable narrators, and domestic suspense with bite, What The Nanny Said belongs on your TBR.

Big thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the opportunity to read this early. It hits shelves on July 16th, and I highly recommend grabbing a copy!

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This book completely surprised me in the best way! Told through multiple POVs across two timelines, it kept me hooked with strong character voices and nonstop twists. Just when I thought I had it figured out, the real twist caught me off guard. It gave me major Lisa Jewell vibes—dark, gripping, and addictive. I finished it in under 48 hours and definitely recommend it!

The nanny wants your life. Will she kill to get it? That is the premise behind Lara Finch's new book. Filled with tension, dark secrets, and drama, I really enjoyed this read. The characters are relatable, and just when I thought I had it all figured out, I did not. The transitions were smooth when jumping between characters and the ending answered all my questions. Have some time sat aside for this one, because once you start, you won't be able to put it down!

Thank you NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the eArc.

What the Nanny said is a thrilling psychological mystery. The story centers around Evie, who realizes that her mom may not have been her mom after she's passed. She starts a quest for answers.
The story goes back and forth between timelines and pov's, which I enjoyed. It helps us to gain everyone's perspective.
Evie's mother, Lucy, was in a fragile state of mind. After having a traumatic past and having abandonment issues, she comes across as scatter brained and sort of chaotic. In comes Taylor to save the day. She meets Taylor at a park one day and they become somewhat friends. Taylor claims to start seeing this fragile minded state that she's in and offers to leave her current position to allow Lucy to return to work, leaving Taylor to care for Evie. Taylor is cunning, smart, know's how to get what she wants, and what she wants is basically Lucy's life, for now. She plots behind Lucy's back with her husband Sam, and Sam already knowing Lucy isn't in a good place mentally, sort of allows Taylor the upper hand. By the end of the story, we have dead bodies, missing people, and a case of who'd done it and where did they go.
This story is thrilling and fast paced however, sometimes I felt like Taylor's behavior came across as too cunning? Almost like there's no way she could have woven such an intricate story to fit every little thing down to the little details. Aside from that, the story was really enjoyable and had me flipping the pages wondering what was going to happen next. The story is a little complex, but very twisty.

I enjoyed the brief chapters and present/past timeline despite some of the transitions being confusing. I know the characters in a suburban drama are supposed to be unlikeable and entitled, but there wasn't anything redeeming. I didn't really care what happened to them. The dialogue throughout the book built tension and a suspenseful atmosphere. The theme of motherhood and looking beyond a picture perfect life are nicely integrated.

Laura Finch has potential for her future novels.

Thank you NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

5 Stars! Thank you to Storm Publishing for the ARC of this book in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own.

Lucy is a young mother looking for friendship when she encounters Taylor, an employee of her neighbors. The two quickly become friends, and Lucy hires Taylor to be the nanny for her daughter Evie. Upon hiring Taylor, Lucy quickly realizes all is not as it seems, and Taylor is out to grab all she can take. Fast forward, and Evie is now an adult who discovers newspaper clippings about a murder and disappearance in her deceased mother's belongings. Evie sets out to figure out her history, and what really happened twenty-five years ago.

This book surprised me with how much I enjoyed it! This story is told from multiple points of view, with Lucy prior to the crime, the interrogation of Taylor, and Evie in present day. Each character had their own distinct voice, and really solid individual development. Full of twists and turns, I really had no idea where this story was going. I thought I had it figured out, but when the actual twist was reveled I had it totally wrong.

I would put this book in the same vein as Lisa Jewell thrillers - it really had me at the edge of my seat and Lara Finch knew how to write a story that hooked me in! I also finished this book in under 48 hours, so I literally couldn't put it down. Definitely recommend!

This was certainly an exciting book!
It is fast-paced and i read it in three days. Everything in this book spikes the interest of who's reading. There's hidden misteries, flawed characters and deep curiosity. Loved the time frames used. Taylor was the most confusing character to read, but she rose the reading experience to a different level.

What the Nanny Said - was a bit of a slow burn but well worth persevering. A twisty family thriller with well developed characters, and interesting POV's alternating between two time periods. It was a bit creepy, a bit of a "whodunnit" and at times a bit emotional. It was hard to determine who was telling the truth and who's POV was genuine. I would have liked a bit more from the ending, but I thought the book was nicely done and a entertaining read.

This was such a twisty, emotional ride! It starts with a young mom struggling in London, a "too good to be true" nanny, and then jumps 25 years later when Evie finds old newspaper clippings that lead her down a dark path of secrets, obsession, and a shocking family truth. Perfect if you love Lisa Jewell or Alice Feeney!

Lara Finch’s “what the nanny said” centers on Lucy, a young mother residing in London in 1999, who faces the challenges of being a mother and a wife. Life for Lucy shifts dramatically when she employs Taylor, who supposedly is an ideal candidate as a nanny. Initially, Taylor will be a calming presence in Lucy’s life, but things change quickly, and turmoil enters.
The characters are well developed with a complex interplay between them, and the palpable sense of tension between them pervasive throughout the narrative. The novel skillfully alternates between Evie’s contemporary investigation and Lucy’s historical experiences. The altering viewpoints of Evie and Lucy provide direct insight into the thoughts, feelings, and actions of the character. The themes of motherhood and deception are present.
There were times in the story where I felt that I could have predicted the events, however, it did not diminish my interest and excitement to read the story. I was surprised at the ending, and the tension kept me engaged throughout until the very end.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the advance review copy in exchange for my review.

What The Nanny Said had me hooked from page one—equal parts domestic suspense and psychological mind game. Lara Finch knows how to build tension slowly, expertly, until you're second-guessing everything and everyone. I tore through it in a single sitting.

At first, it all seems familiar: a new nanny, a wealthy family, a picture-perfect facade. But things unravel quickly, and Finch is brilliant at using those small, unsettling moments—the offhand comment, the too-long glance, the silence that follows a question—to keep you on edge. I never quite knew who to trust, and I loved that.

The nanny herself is a fascinating narrator: observant, cautious, and clearly holding things back. Watching her navigate this glossy but brittle world was like watching someone walk a tightrope with no net. I found myself tense even in the quietest scenes, waiting for the cracks to widen.

If you're into slow-burn thrillers where the danger creeps in like a fog and the final reveal leaves your stomach in knots, What The Nanny Said delivers. Dark, smart, and satisfyingly twisty—I couldn’t look away.

I loved it!!!!!

I was immediately hooked from the first chapter. I liked the character, even though Taylor is “crazy”. I loved the chapter lengths, the flow of the book, it made it very easy to read the book. It’s not very often I read a book within a couple of days but I did with this. I couldn’t put it down.
I loved the twists and turns and the plot.
Thank you Lara Finch, NetGalley and the publishers for the early access to read What the nanny said

oooo from the cover to the blurb i was in. that cover gave me creepy, uneasy vibes. and then i read the blurb and already did the "o" with my mouth. and so i was already in. it soon succeeded in all id wished it to be even from those first moments.if i could have walked around reading this book so i didn't have to put it down i would've. but my shins wouldn't survive that. but i read it in as much as one go as i could. it was clever, exciting and thrilling. it was just superb.
i felt confused and unsure in all the best ways you get from a fab book like this. was everything as it seemed. was i being conned or lied to or teased and by whom? was the author even having the brilliant game with me? i dont care because the result was fantastic.
the book brings us the telling of a mother and daughter. Lucy was struggling with life, she was spiralling. so she hired what looked to be the perfect nanny for her daughter Evie. but perfect is never quite as it seems is it? and this certainly seemed the case with our nanny. or was it? was this real. or was it again part of Lucy losing control of things?
i love how the layout meant the timeline slipped to show us more of the story and perspectives. this built more tension and suspense and then toppled you into the unease alongside the characters.
because when we hit the future just who is who and what happened to all our characters...including the dad!?
this is so much more to this book. sooooo much. but to spill those details would ruin your own delicious mini shocks and reveals you get all the way through. the characters were all so captivating you are taken in to each of their story and via the timelines we get the reveals that just keep coming.
i didn't know whos side i was on and there was even more complexities to our story and characters that made you feel for so many of the situations and people involved.
wow. thats all you need to know about this book. wow.

This was a great read! There were so many twists and turns and kept me on the edge of my seat! I couldn’t put it down!

What The Nanny Said is a fast-paced psychological thriller about the lengths a person will go in order to protect the one they love. After her mother's unexpected death, Evie finds evidence of disappearances and murders in England along with photos of an unknown woman. Evie is determined to find out if the mother she knew assisted in the murder of "Lucy." As Evie travels to England, the pieces of the puzzle begin falling into place as Evie seeks the truth.

This book included multiple POVs, which I enjoy, as well as chapters from various timelines (past and present). I love it when thrillers switch between timelines because you can look for clues and get a more fleshed-out view of the story. One of the timelines reads as a transcript from a police interview with the nanny, which provides a different tone in the story. The police transcripts present a theatrical and over-exaggerated retelling of the events. As the story progresses, you can determine the real version of events and how much of it is accurate. I really felt for Lucy's character; she has a troubled past that influences her thoughts and behaviors in certain plot points. It's hard to read some of the police transcript because everything was blown out of proportion and made Lucy seem mentally unfit to raise a child, but we understand her inner thoughts and reasoning during her POV chapters.

This was a fast read, and I found the characters to be enjoyable, and Lucy's story was very compelling. I will say that in terms of plot, everything was a little more predictable than I would like in a thriller. I figured out the story pretty quickly, and it became less "I don't know what's going to happen next" and more of "I know how this ends, but how do we get to that point?" In terms of plot points, there wasn't anything super unique or groundbreaking for a thriller novel. However, it was a fun, fast-paced read with characters you begin to loathe, with the opportunity to compare the real chain of events versus the tale the nanny spins. But just because I figured it out doesn't mean that you will. I would be interested in reading more of her books!