A psychological thriller that will have you questioning just how well you know your own neighbors. Full of twists and turns. Loved it!

What did I just read? Wow, this book was such a heart-racing experience. I felt so much anxiety not knowing what could happen next, and that twist I didn't see coming at all.

This was such a great book to read. I usually read thrillers in between fantasy for a palate cleanser and it didn’t disappoint. Highly recommend

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this eARC.

In Such Lovely Neighbors Jack Dane delivers a psychological gut-punch that weaponizes the mundane. Set in the leafy cul-de-sacs of suburban perfection, the novel follows Clara Reynolds, a newcomer drawn into the seemingly idyllic lives of her neighbors. But as Clara is pulled deeper into block parties and book clubs, the sunshine façade begins to fracture, revealing something far more sinister—and intimately human—beneath.

What makes Dane’s thriller exceptional isn’t just the suspense (though that’s razor-sharp), but how he manipulates atmosphere and ambiguity. Every friendly smile holds a question; every closed door, a secret. Clara’s unraveling psychological state is mirrored by Dane’s prose—precise but increasingly fragmented, as if the narrative itself is cracking under the weight of hidden truths.

Each neighbor wears a carefully curated mask. Dane peels these layers with scalpel-like precision, inviting readers to question who’s truly watching whom.

The nonlinear storytelling and journal-like entries heighten suspense while disorienting just enough to mimic Clara’s own descent.

Without being didactic, the novel critiques suburban conformity and the quiet violences we accept for the sake of belonging.

Clara is not always likable—but she is believable. Her inner monologues hum with anxiety, guilt, and yearning, grounding the novel’s more surreal moments in psychological realism. By the final act, Dane twists the knife with a revelation that reconfigures everything that came before, daring the reader to reevaluate every pleasant interaction.

In short, Such Lovely Neighbors is less about monstrous acts and more about the monstrous ease with which people hide them. It’s a whispered warning to always look twice at what we call “normal.”

Nikki and Noah move into their first stand-alone home together, in a nice suburb within commuting distance to NYC. What starts off as an idyllic neighbourhood with friendly neighbours quickly turns into a nightmare for the young couple.

This book reminded me of The Wild Things by Landon Clarke, although I much preferred the Wild Things! So I somewhat had that in the background of my mind while reading this one and kept having deja vu. This is one of the big reasons for my three star rating. It is a very quick and easy read, but with that, some of the story felt rushed and it really lacked the depth to make this a 4 or 5 star book. The ending was really crazy but you REALLY need to suspend your beliefs.

Thank you to Back Alley Press and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

WHOA!! WHAT A RIDE!!! This book was a fantastic quick read. The twists at the end gave me whip lash in the best way possible! They just kept coming! I will definitely be recommending this book to anyone who will listen!

Loved, loved, loved!!!
Jack Dane ALWAYS gives twists that the reader isn't expecting. This one, I wouldn't have figured out in a million years.
Nikki and her husband move from the city into a beautiful quaint neighborhood. Stramge things start happening, and instead of fitting in, they're wondering if they made huge mistake.
The book is so hard to summarize without giving things away. Check it out, you won't be disappointed.

This book was very suspenseful making continue to read to find out what was happening. There were times that I was completely creeped out by the events. A scene at the neighbors house after a party had me literally gasp out loud!

Noah and Nikki Anderson move from their small NYC apartment to a spacious house outside the city in a cul-de-sac neighborhood. On their first day of moving in, all the neighbors are coming over with some type of treat welcoming them to the neighborhood. They are immediately invited to a neighborhood party and Nikki couldn't be more excited to become friends with these women. Then something goes wrong and life in the suburbs doesn't seem quite as nice as it did. Are the neighbors really as nice as they seem and who can Nikki really trust with her thoughts?

I loved this book and it definitely gave some Stepford wives vibes, but with a whole neighborhood! I was invested in the characters and was shocked by the ending! This book in now available and should be purchased by anyone who enjoys suspenseful books.

Thank you NetGally and Back Alley Press for this advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

Jack Dane’s Such Lovely Neighbors is a chilling and fast-paced domestic thriller that cleverly plays on the unsettling idea that danger might be living right next door. With a steady undercurrent of paranoia and suspense, this novel will have readers questioning the safety of even the quietest neighborhoods.

The story unfolds with mounting tension as seemingly ordinary neighbors begin to reveal cracks in their carefully curated façades. Dane keeps readers on edge, expertly planting seeds of doubt and suspense that lead to a genuinely unexpected twist—one that is both satisfying and refreshingly unpredictable. It’s a twist that redefines everything that came before it, pulling the narrative together with force.

While the ending delivers a strong punch, a few key moments—particularly in the final act—could have benefited from more detail and expansion to fully heighten the emotional payoff. Even so, the sharp writing and compelling pace make for an engaging read from start to finish.

Such Lovely Neighbors is a smart and sinister story that blends neighborhood drama with psychological thrills. Jack Dane proves he knows how to keep readers guessing—and uneasy—until the very last page.

I really enjoyed this very fast paced suspense novel.
This book had me hooked from the start and I could not put it down. The story is suspenseful and twisty from the beginning to the end.

Such Lovely Neighbors is a fast-paced, twisty psychological thriller that had me turning pages at warp speed. As someone currently living in the suburbs and preparing for a move to New York, I really appreciated the setting….it felt familiar and easy to picture.

Jack Dane’s writing is straightforward and digestible, which made it easy to fly through the book. Don’t let the simplicity fool you, Such Lovely Neighbors delivers some wild twists that caught me off guard. The pacing never lets up, and just when you think you’ve figured things out, Dane throws another curveball.

This was my first book by Dane, and it definitely won’t be my last!!

Big thank you to NetGalley and Xpresso Book Tours for the ARC!

That was an awesome thrillers, I was hooked from the start. Love Jack Dane works and the twists of his books are incredible! Can’t wait for the sixth novel!

SUCH LOVELY NEIGHBOURS BY JACK DANE.
HAPPY RELEASE DAY.
5 ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨s.
This is my 4th book by Jack now and he truly knows how you keep you engrossed and addicted to the story throughout.
Twist after twist.
Jack has now become a auto read author for me now.
Just brilliant.
Looking forward to the next one ☺

This book hooked me from the very beginning. It opens with Nikki and Noah leaving NYC to move to the suburbs. Everything about the house and neighborhood seem perfect - maybe a bit too perfect. Nikki soon finds herself in a nightmare. The story has several twists right up to the end. It could easily be read in one sitting and is a great summer read.

This book had my heart in my throat for half the ride—and I loved every minute of it.

Nikki and Noah move into what looks like the perfect little suburban neighborhood… and from there, everything spirals into deliciously creepy chaos. The pacing was on point, the suspense kept building, and the twists? Absolutely blew my mind. Just when I thought I had it figured out, the story pulled the rug right out from under me.

It’s fast, dark, twisty, and so tense I basically forgot how to breathe. And the ending? Nothing like I expected. In the best way.

A fantastic, scary ride that’ll make you side-eye your neighbors and double check your locks. So glad I live in the country now. 😂

Such a good book! This is my first book by this author and it definitely won’t be my last. I really liked the pacing, the characters and the twists and turns. This book was easy to read and very entertaining.

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

To begin this review, I want to emphasize that this is my first experience with this author, and I was genuinely surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. I found it to be entertaining, well-crafted, and easy to read. I appreciated the fast pace, the unexpected twists, and the realistic scenarios presented. I think this book would be an excellent choice for anyone who enjoys psychological thrillers similar to those by Frieda McFadden, and I am eager to explore more works by this author.

ARC review: Such Lovely Neighbors-Jack Dane. This was a first from this author and it will NOT be the last. I picked this up today, and finished it today. So many twists and turns, only 1 thing I predicted otherwise it kept me on my toes for the whole read! 5⭐️

3.5 stars rounded up

The beginning was very slow and hard to get into, but once the action started it was impossible to put down. The twists were completely unexpected, but jaw dropping.

Wow! What an amazing, fast read this was! Could not put it down. So much stress! No clue who to trust! I loved this thriller and did not expect those twists!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this arc