It was difficult to enjoy the story because what’s happening at the Wests’s is horrible to read and because Trope manipulates the story in such a way that we are lead to think in a certain way, that make the whole thing even worse. The level of manipulation is really high on this one, but I still felt it took a long time to reach the point where we understand what is going on. I was getting upset with what was happening at the West’s house, and I was also a bit lost with Logan’s point of view, as I couldn’t see what could possibly be the connection with everything else. Even Gladys’s POV wasn’t that great; I didn’t like her interactions with her husband Lou.

Home Sweet Home by Nicole Trope is a psychological thriller novel. The story in this one is told from multiple points of view as a hostage situation is unfolding in a quiet neighborhood. I feel like this book was very repetitive and went on for far too long. Gladys and Lou really wound me up. I just couldn’t believe what I was reading at times. They frustrated me to death!The Family Across the Street is an intense and gripping psychological thriller that delves into the depths of domestic violence. It serves as a stark reminder that even families projecting an image of perfection can conceal unimaginable horrors. Nicole Trope masterfully explores the theme of abuse, shedding light on the devastating consequences it inflicts on victims and the community at large. This thought-provoking narrative confronts readers with the profound impact of violence within the home and emphasizes the importance of vigilance, empathy, and support in combating it. Lesson We Learned Everyone has secrets, and Rachel Holloway is no exception.She’s worked hard to keep the past where it belongs: dead and buried. And so far, she’s been very successful. In a normal family, in a normal house, on a normal street, everything is about to go horribly wrong…

Her ability to balance writing, family life, and other responsibilities serves as an inspiration for aspiring authors.The blurb of the first book caught my interest, but after reading your review, I’ll skip that. one. I have a Natalie Barelli book (The Housekeeper) on my TBR and I’m looking forward to reading it. Terrifying, Nail biting, and Fast-paced, this story opens when THREE gunshots are heard from the home of John and Katherine West, where they live with their 5 year old twins, George and Sophie-a family of FOUR. The ideas were excellent, Priscilla, and had I not known what Natalie Barelli is capable of, I probably would have rated hers higher. To be fair, I think Missing Molly was one of her earliest works. On Hogarth Street, an affluent area in Sydney, Australia, a few concerned neighbours and a delivery driver are horrified when shots ring out behind the closed doors and blinds of number 24. The husband and wife, John and Katherine West and their 5-year-old twins, George and Sophie, who live there, have endured a terrifying day, and it’s all about to end shortly.