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Watching Alice
Later, when she tried to remember the moment everything unravelled, she’d think of the body at the bottom of the stairs—shocking, silent, and terrifying.
After discovering her husband Jason’s latest affair, Alice knows their marriage is over. But Jason refuses to walk away from their children—or their home. So they strike a desperate deal: they’ll keep the house, taking turns living there. Half a week each. Simple.
But the arrangement quickly becomes suffocating. Each time Alice returns, her space has changed—Jason’s mess taking over, her belongings misplaced.
And Alice can’t shake the feeling she’s being watched, by someone who tracks her moments alone. Is Jason playing mind games? Or is someone else?
As her grip on reality spirals, Alice begins to wonder if the end of their marriage might be the end of her.
After discovering her husband Jason’s latest affair, Alice knows their marriage is over. But Jason refuses to walk away from their children—or their home. So they strike a desperate deal: they’ll keep the house, taking turns living there. Half a week each. Simple.
But the arrangement quickly becomes suffocating. Each time Alice returns, her space has changed—Jason’s mess taking over, her belongings misplaced.
And Alice can’t shake the feeling she’s being watched, by someone who tracks her moments alone. Is Jason playing mind games? Or is someone else?
As her grip on reality spirals, Alice begins to wonder if the end of their marriage might be the end of her.
342 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 15, 2026
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Sue Watson
62 books1,621 followersSue Watson was a TV Producer at the BBC until she wrote her first book and was hooked.
Now a USA Today bestselling author, Sue has sold almost 2 million books and explores the darker side of life, writing psychological thrillers with big twists. Originally from Manchester, she now lives with her family in leafy Worcestershire where much of her day is spent writing – and procrastinating. Her hobby is eating cake while watching diet and exercise programmes from the sofa, a skill she’s perfected after many years of practice.
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Now a USA Today bestselling author, Sue has sold almost 2 million books and explores the darker side of life, writing psychological thrillers with big twists. Originally from Manchester, she now lives with her family in leafy Worcestershire where much of her day is spent writing – and procrastinating. Her hobby is eating cake while watching diet and exercise programmes from the sofa, a skill she’s perfected after many years of practice.
For up-to-date offers and news of Sue's latest books, click the 'Follow' button next to her photo on Amazon.
Sue would love to meet you on FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/suewatsonbooks
And on Instagram @suewatsonbooks
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May 25, 2026
really enjoyed Watching Alice by Sue Watson, although I’ll admit it took me a little while to fully get into it. The start is definitely more of a slow burn, but once I got about halfway through, I was hooked and couldn’t stop reading.
The story follows Alice and Jason, who have been married for fifteen years, although calling it a happy marriage would be a stretch. Their whole relationship feels built on misery, resentment, and Jason’s constant affairs. I honestly lost count of how many times he let Alice down. They decide to try “nesting” after separating so their children don’t have to be uprooted, meaning the kids stay in the family home while Alice and Jason take turns living there. It sounds like a good idea in theory… but with these two? It was obviously going to be a disaster.
Jason was the definition of a Disney dad — always around for the fun parts of parenting while Alice dealt with the real day-to-day responsibilities. He drove me mad the entire book, which just proves how well Sue Watson writes her characters because my blood pressure genuinely went up every time he appeared. Alice, on the other hand, was so easy to sympathise with. She’s exhausted, frustrated, and clearly carrying years of hurt, but I loved seeing her slowly start finding her strength again.
One thing I really liked about this book was the humour. Even though it’s a domestic psychological thriller with plenty of tension and drama, there are loads of sharp little observations and sarcastic moments that made me laugh. It stopped the story from feeling too heavy all the time.
Sue Watson’s writing style is really easy to read and very addictive once the pace picks up. She captures toxic relationships and family dynamics so well that at times it felt almost too realistic. The highlight for me was watching all the secrets and cracks in the marriage slowly unravel because every chapter seemed to add another layer of tension.
And the ending? I actually loved it. After everything Alice had been through, it felt satisfying and well deserved. I finished the book feeling very glad I stuck with the slower beginning because it really paid off in the second half.
Overall, this was a tense, emotional, sometimes funny read about marriage, betrayal, and finally knowing your worth. Definitely worth sticking with if you find the beginning a little slow like I did.
Thank you NetGalley, Amazon Publishing UK, and Sue Watson for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Publishing date: June 15th 2026
The story follows Alice and Jason, who have been married for fifteen years, although calling it a happy marriage would be a stretch. Their whole relationship feels built on misery, resentment, and Jason’s constant affairs. I honestly lost count of how many times he let Alice down. They decide to try “nesting” after separating so their children don’t have to be uprooted, meaning the kids stay in the family home while Alice and Jason take turns living there. It sounds like a good idea in theory… but with these two? It was obviously going to be a disaster.
Jason was the definition of a Disney dad — always around for the fun parts of parenting while Alice dealt with the real day-to-day responsibilities. He drove me mad the entire book, which just proves how well Sue Watson writes her characters because my blood pressure genuinely went up every time he appeared. Alice, on the other hand, was so easy to sympathise with. She’s exhausted, frustrated, and clearly carrying years of hurt, but I loved seeing her slowly start finding her strength again.
One thing I really liked about this book was the humour. Even though it’s a domestic psychological thriller with plenty of tension and drama, there are loads of sharp little observations and sarcastic moments that made me laugh. It stopped the story from feeling too heavy all the time.
Sue Watson’s writing style is really easy to read and very addictive once the pace picks up. She captures toxic relationships and family dynamics so well that at times it felt almost too realistic. The highlight for me was watching all the secrets and cracks in the marriage slowly unravel because every chapter seemed to add another layer of tension.
And the ending? I actually loved it. After everything Alice had been through, it felt satisfying and well deserved. I finished the book feeling very glad I stuck with the slower beginning because it really paid off in the second half.
Overall, this was a tense, emotional, sometimes funny read about marriage, betrayal, and finally knowing your worth. Definitely worth sticking with if you find the beginning a little slow like I did.
Thank you NetGalley, Amazon Publishing UK, and Sue Watson for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Publishing date: June 15th 2026
May 24, 2026
I ended up really conflicted about this book because the actual story was genuinely gripping. The twists were good, the tension kept building nicely, and I was invested enough to keep reading quickly because I needed to know what was going to happen.
What stopped me fully loving it was the writing style, especially the dialogue, and its very dialogue heavy. Conversations didn’t feel natural to me at all because characters constantly over-explained things to each other that they already both knew, clearly for the reader’s benefit. Instead of speaking how people actually speak, they’d describe past events in long, detailed ways that felt really unnatural.
It’s a bit like two friends catching up and one saying, “So, after we left that job in 2022 and moved into that tiny flat above the bakery, where the boiler kept breaking and we had to use the electric heater all winter…” instead of just, “Remember that nightmare flat we had?”
Once I noticed it, I couldn’t stop noticing it, and it pulled me out of the story quite a bit. Which is frustrating because underneath that, there’s actually a really solid psychological thriller with strong twists and good pacing.
So overall, I enjoyed the plot far more than the actual writing itself, but I can still see why so many people enjoy it.
What stopped me fully loving it was the writing style, especially the dialogue, and its very dialogue heavy. Conversations didn’t feel natural to me at all because characters constantly over-explained things to each other that they already both knew, clearly for the reader’s benefit. Instead of speaking how people actually speak, they’d describe past events in long, detailed ways that felt really unnatural.
It’s a bit like two friends catching up and one saying, “So, after we left that job in 2022 and moved into that tiny flat above the bakery, where the boiler kept breaking and we had to use the electric heater all winter…” instead of just, “Remember that nightmare flat we had?”
Once I noticed it, I couldn’t stop noticing it, and it pulled me out of the story quite a bit. Which is frustrating because underneath that, there’s actually a really solid psychological thriller with strong twists and good pacing.
So overall, I enjoyed the plot far more than the actual writing itself, but I can still see why so many people enjoy it.
June 16, 2026
Classic that man ain't $hit vibes coming from this one! This story centers around a marriage that is absolutely broken beyond repair and the couples unique attempt to try and keep it together for the sake of the kids.
Alice discovers her husband's most recent infidelity and is ready to call it quits. They strike a deal to basically trade off the house week to week in order to not lose access to their children. Shortly after the arrangements started weird things began to happen. Pets go missing, items are used or moved, weird noises in the night....basically just odd chaos to the point that Alice begins to feel really paranoid. Paranoia leads to a camera which leads to some shocking revelations!
I found the story super easy to read and easy to get lost in. It's not overly unnerving or dark but it's definitely twisty and addictive.
I received a copy in exchange for my honest review.
Alice discovers her husband's most recent infidelity and is ready to call it quits. They strike a deal to basically trade off the house week to week in order to not lose access to their children. Shortly after the arrangements started weird things began to happen. Pets go missing, items are used or moved, weird noises in the night....basically just odd chaos to the point that Alice begins to feel really paranoid. Paranoia leads to a camera which leads to some shocking revelations!
I found the story super easy to read and easy to get lost in. It's not overly unnerving or dark but it's definitely twisty and addictive.
I received a copy in exchange for my honest review.
June 15, 2026
Fed up of being constantly lied to and cheated on by her husband Jason, Alice decides that her marriage is over, but neither of them will give up the family home they share with their two children Josh and Ruby so, following a suggestion from her best friend Martha, she suggests nesting so the children’s routine isn't broken and Jason agrees with Alice living there for four days and Jason for three and it works, for a couple of weeks, but then it doesn't. The children are suffering, strange things start happening each time Alice returns to the house and she can't get past the feeling that she's being watched, is Jason messing with her mind or is it someone else? All she knows is, that she needs to get a grip on reality before things spiral out of her control, but nothing is ever that simple because they are both hiding a secret that they don’t want exposed.
Watching Alice is the latest thriller by Watson and true to form it’s another belter. Following the lives of the Taylor family and told from Alice’s perspective the story is drip fed to us by the author and this increases the suspense of what is happening. I immediately liked Alice and Ruby, wasn’t sure about Josh when his attitude changed and didn’t like Jason from the start, talk about self centred, arrogant and toxic! This is another well written, fast paced read from Watson that kept me on the edge of my seat throughout and second guessing who was behind all the shenanigans that were going on, I have to admit I was baffled and that final twist knocked it out of the park, I was completely blindsided. Another nail biting read from one of my go to authors whose books never disappoint.
Watching Alice is the latest thriller by Watson and true to form it’s another belter. Following the lives of the Taylor family and told from Alice’s perspective the story is drip fed to us by the author and this increases the suspense of what is happening. I immediately liked Alice and Ruby, wasn’t sure about Josh when his attitude changed and didn’t like Jason from the start, talk about self centred, arrogant and toxic! This is another well written, fast paced read from Watson that kept me on the edge of my seat throughout and second guessing who was behind all the shenanigans that were going on, I have to admit I was baffled and that final twist knocked it out of the park, I was completely blindsided. Another nail biting read from one of my go to authors whose books never disappoint.
June 20, 2026
Thanks to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for a copy of this novel.
Ok! I really enjoyed this book. The build up, execution and resolution were all done perfectly. 👌
The suspect in this domestic thriller is a moving target. Throughout, I wasn’t sure if I could trust the narrator when it came to what was unfolding in Jason and Annie’s shared martital home amidst a divorce.
Issues, long buried and thought resolved secrets, wealthy people from Alice’s past, and even a celebrity are all included in this absolutely well packaged thriller.
Two twists in the last 25% of this book made my jaw actually drop! 😱
Ok! I really enjoyed this book. The build up, execution and resolution were all done perfectly. 👌
The suspect in this domestic thriller is a moving target. Throughout, I wasn’t sure if I could trust the narrator when it came to what was unfolding in Jason and Annie’s shared martital home amidst a divorce.
Issues, long buried and thought resolved secrets, wealthy people from Alice’s past, and even a celebrity are all included in this absolutely well packaged thriller.
Two twists in the last 25% of this book made my jaw actually drop! 😱
July 1, 2026
Brilliant book. Loved it
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Title: Watching Alice
Author: Sue Watson
Publisher: | Thomas & Mercer
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Pub Date: June 15, 2026
My Rating: 4.3 Stars!
Pages: 342
Story starts with an overheard voice note ~
“Hey you, where are you? Ellie, I need you”
~ That is when Alice Taylor discovers her husband Jason is once again having an affair. She knows that after fifteen years, two children, Ruby twelve and Josh seventeen, Willow, their cat and a beautiful home-it is time to call it quits, as their marriage indeed is over.
Neither Alice nor Jason wants to hurt the children or leave the house. ‘Nesting’ was suggested; they keep the house, taking turns living there- half a week each. Simple!
Although Alice doesn’t really like this arrangement, she agrees.
She is hopeful of getting her interior design business ’Sundrenched’ off the ground.
When wealthy Daniel Prescott-who was a crush when she was sixteen
contacts her with a potentially remodeling offer, she is excited. This job would provide her with the money needed to divorce Jason and properly care for Ruby and Josh.
In the meantime, Alice has concerns about being watched. When Ruby has a nightmare about someone coming in her bedroom window, Alice fears it wasn’t a nightmare. Plus who is the woman who keeps driving by the house? Is it Jason’s girlfriend? Or is someone else?
Then there Daniel Prescott and wondering what he really wants.
Story was a bit slow. But I love this author and know the twists and turns are about to happen and they did!
Actually, the twists and turns became more twists and turns!
A bonus is always the Author’s Notes and/or the Acknowledgements. In this case it is Ms. Watson’s Acknowledgements. In addition to thanking the wonderful people who helped her she mentions her clever cat ‘Cosmo’. She tells us to be sure to listen to the cat in our lives because they know things! She tells us that Cosmo worked out the plot twists in the wee hours while she wrote and we slept!
This is my ninth Sue Watson- I read: “The New Wife, The Resort, The Nursery, and The Wedding Day all earned 5 stars and I give very few 5 star ratings~ “You Me Her and “His First Wife” earned 4+.
I also liked "Summer Flings and Dancing Dreams" but the genre wasn't as exciting as the others!!
I was excited and looking forward to this story as it certainly looked like my kind of a read! 🙃 (I need to find a twisty emoji!)
I want to thank NetGalley, Amazon Publishing UK | Thomas & Mercer and Author Sue Watson for granting me the pleasure of reading this GREAT eGalley.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for June 15, 2026.
Author: Sue Watson
Publisher: | Thomas & Mercer
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Pub Date: June 15, 2026
My Rating: 4.3 Stars!
Pages: 342
Story starts with an overheard voice note ~
“Hey you, where are you? Ellie, I need you”
~ That is when Alice Taylor discovers her husband Jason is once again having an affair. She knows that after fifteen years, two children, Ruby twelve and Josh seventeen, Willow, their cat and a beautiful home-it is time to call it quits, as their marriage indeed is over.
Neither Alice nor Jason wants to hurt the children or leave the house. ‘Nesting’ was suggested; they keep the house, taking turns living there- half a week each. Simple!
Although Alice doesn’t really like this arrangement, she agrees.
She is hopeful of getting her interior design business ’Sundrenched’ off the ground.
When wealthy Daniel Prescott-who was a crush when she was sixteen
contacts her with a potentially remodeling offer, she is excited. This job would provide her with the money needed to divorce Jason and properly care for Ruby and Josh.
In the meantime, Alice has concerns about being watched. When Ruby has a nightmare about someone coming in her bedroom window, Alice fears it wasn’t a nightmare. Plus who is the woman who keeps driving by the house? Is it Jason’s girlfriend? Or is someone else?
Then there Daniel Prescott and wondering what he really wants.
Story was a bit slow. But I love this author and know the twists and turns are about to happen and they did!
Actually, the twists and turns became more twists and turns!
A bonus is always the Author’s Notes and/or the Acknowledgements. In this case it is Ms. Watson’s Acknowledgements. In addition to thanking the wonderful people who helped her she mentions her clever cat ‘Cosmo’. She tells us to be sure to listen to the cat in our lives because they know things! She tells us that Cosmo worked out the plot twists in the wee hours while she wrote and we slept!
This is my ninth Sue Watson- I read: “The New Wife, The Resort, The Nursery, and The Wedding Day all earned 5 stars and I give very few 5 star ratings~ “You Me Her and “His First Wife” earned 4+.
I also liked "Summer Flings and Dancing Dreams" but the genre wasn't as exciting as the others!!
I was excited and looking forward to this story as it certainly looked like my kind of a read! 🙃 (I need to find a twisty emoji!)
I want to thank NetGalley, Amazon Publishing UK | Thomas & Mercer and Author Sue Watson for granting me the pleasure of reading this GREAT eGalley.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for June 15, 2026.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Watching Alice is a taut, unsettling domestic thriller that begins with a body at the bottom of the stairs and then rewinds, slowly and deliberately, to show you exactly how a life can unravel thread by thread. It’s intimate, claustrophobic, and quietly devastating in all the right ways.
Alice’s marriage is already fractured when the story opens — Jason’s latest affair is the final crack she can’t plaster over — but the arrangement they strike to keep their home feels like the kind of compromise that can only end badly. Half a week each, trading spaces, trading silences, trading the ghosts of what used to be. It’s a clever setup, and the author uses it beautifully to build tension. Every time Alice returns, something is off: a misplaced item, a creeping mess, a sense of intrusion she can’t quite name.
The atmosphere is where the book truly shines. There’s a slow, suffocating dread to Alice’s chapters, a feeling that someone is always just behind her shoulder. The question of who is watching — Jason, a stranger, or the shadows of her own fear — becomes the engine of the story, and the line between paranoia and danger blurs in a way that feels painfully believable.
As Alice’s grip on reality loosens, the narrative becomes sharper, more disorienting, and more emotionally charged. The author captures the psychological toll of a toxic marriage with a deft, empathetic hand, showing how easily a person can begin to doubt their own instincts when someone is determined to undermine them.
By the time the story circles back to that body at the bottom of the stairs, the tension has tightened to a near‑breaking point.
A gripping, atmospheric thriller about gaslighting, obsession, and the quiet terror of being watched in your own home. Perfect for readers who love domestic suspense that gets under the skin and stays there.
With thanks to Sue Watson, the publisher and netgalley for the ARC
Alice’s marriage is already fractured when the story opens — Jason’s latest affair is the final crack she can’t plaster over — but the arrangement they strike to keep their home feels like the kind of compromise that can only end badly. Half a week each, trading spaces, trading silences, trading the ghosts of what used to be. It’s a clever setup, and the author uses it beautifully to build tension. Every time Alice returns, something is off: a misplaced item, a creeping mess, a sense of intrusion she can’t quite name.
The atmosphere is where the book truly shines. There’s a slow, suffocating dread to Alice’s chapters, a feeling that someone is always just behind her shoulder. The question of who is watching — Jason, a stranger, or the shadows of her own fear — becomes the engine of the story, and the line between paranoia and danger blurs in a way that feels painfully believable.
As Alice’s grip on reality loosens, the narrative becomes sharper, more disorienting, and more emotionally charged. The author captures the psychological toll of a toxic marriage with a deft, empathetic hand, showing how easily a person can begin to doubt their own instincts when someone is determined to undermine them.
By the time the story circles back to that body at the bottom of the stairs, the tension has tightened to a near‑breaking point.
A gripping, atmospheric thriller about gaslighting, obsession, and the quiet terror of being watched in your own home. Perfect for readers who love domestic suspense that gets under the skin and stays there.
With thanks to Sue Watson, the publisher and netgalley for the ARC
June 15, 2026
Alice has solid proof her husband Jason has had yet another affair, and he confirms it when she confronts him. This is the last time he cheats; Alice is done. It’s made difficult by the fact that her husband is a lawyer and can just never be wrong. Despite the fear of his incoming combativeness, Alice seeks a divorce.
They reach a compromise, because neither one wants to leave the house. They will nest. They will share the kids half the week each, and whoever has the kids, has the house for their custodial time.
This arrangement is untenable. Jason leaves increasingly outrageous messes in their home that she has to clean up on her time; and seems to be purposely or carelessly moving her things in the home. It’s enraging and messing with her peace. Plus, it feels like someone is watching her when she should be alone. The more measures she takes to try to figure out what is happening, the more it is confirmed that someone is watching, but the question is who?
Meanwhile, Jason continues to make her feel like it’s all in her head. She’s just being dramatic. Alice spirals as she questions herself and her sanity.
I received an Advanced Listener Copy from NetGalley for review. This story was good, but this FMC made some of the most ridiculous decisions, and for someone who otherwise seemed pretty bright, it was troubling. Like girl, whyyyyy do you think everyone wants you? Why do you think people are jealous of you? There wasn’t a good enough physical description of our FMC to understand this constant mindset. She, and her best friend, were unsufferable thinking everyone was jealous.
However, the overall story was good, this book is fast paced and the narration was well done. The narrator did kind of a funny voice for the men though, but it was still good. Just kinda croaky I guess?
3.5/5
They reach a compromise, because neither one wants to leave the house. They will nest. They will share the kids half the week each, and whoever has the kids, has the house for their custodial time.
This arrangement is untenable. Jason leaves increasingly outrageous messes in their home that she has to clean up on her time; and seems to be purposely or carelessly moving her things in the home. It’s enraging and messing with her peace. Plus, it feels like someone is watching her when she should be alone. The more measures she takes to try to figure out what is happening, the more it is confirmed that someone is watching, but the question is who?
Meanwhile, Jason continues to make her feel like it’s all in her head. She’s just being dramatic. Alice spirals as she questions herself and her sanity.
I received an Advanced Listener Copy from NetGalley for review. This story was good, but this FMC made some of the most ridiculous decisions, and for someone who otherwise seemed pretty bright, it was troubling. Like girl, whyyyyy do you think everyone wants you? Why do you think people are jealous of you? There wasn’t a good enough physical description of our FMC to understand this constant mindset. She, and her best friend, were unsufferable thinking everyone was jealous.
However, the overall story was good, this book is fast paced and the narration was well done. The narrator did kind of a funny voice for the men though, but it was still good. Just kinda croaky I guess?
3.5/5
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Watching Alice, is a domestic thriller by Sue Watson that proved to be a page turner.
The story begins at the breaking point of a marriage. After catching her husband, Jason, in yet another affair, Alice is ready to end things. However, Jason isn’t ready to let go of their lifestyle, or their children. To keep life stable for the kids, they agree to a “bird-nesting” arrangement. They agree to keep the family home and take turns living there, each spending half a week there looking after the family. What was meant to be a “simple” solution rapidly devolves into a psychological war zone.
Problems occur when Alice feels that her personal space is violated. Each time she returns for her “half” of the week, the house feels less like her own. Jason’s mess begins to “take over,” and her belongings are subtly misplaced or moved. But it’s more than just a messy ex-husband. Alice is plagued by a “chilling feeling” that she is being watched during her moments alone. The tension builds up as the mystery heightens, is Jason playing a calculated game of mental chess to drive her out, or is there a third party lurking in the periphery of her new life?
The situation and the ongoing paranoia gets to Alice, is Jason the man she once loved continuing to betray her. The psychological weight of a crumbling marriage. is causing Alice’s life to crumble, she senses someone in the house and the paranoia is proving to be unbearable.
I really enjoyed this novel, which I struggled to put down.
I would like to thank both Netgalley and Amazon Publishing UK for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
The story begins at the breaking point of a marriage. After catching her husband, Jason, in yet another affair, Alice is ready to end things. However, Jason isn’t ready to let go of their lifestyle, or their children. To keep life stable for the kids, they agree to a “bird-nesting” arrangement. They agree to keep the family home and take turns living there, each spending half a week there looking after the family. What was meant to be a “simple” solution rapidly devolves into a psychological war zone.
Problems occur when Alice feels that her personal space is violated. Each time she returns for her “half” of the week, the house feels less like her own. Jason’s mess begins to “take over,” and her belongings are subtly misplaced or moved. But it’s more than just a messy ex-husband. Alice is plagued by a “chilling feeling” that she is being watched during her moments alone. The tension builds up as the mystery heightens, is Jason playing a calculated game of mental chess to drive her out, or is there a third party lurking in the periphery of her new life?
The situation and the ongoing paranoia gets to Alice, is Jason the man she once loved continuing to betray her. The psychological weight of a crumbling marriage. is causing Alice’s life to crumble, she senses someone in the house and the paranoia is proving to be unbearable.
I really enjoyed this novel, which I struggled to put down.
I would like to thank both Netgalley and Amazon Publishing UK for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
June 16, 2026
Watching Alice
by Sue Watson begins with Alice finally reaching her breaking point. Her husband, Jason, is having yet another affair, and this time she wants a divorce. However, ending their marriage is not as simple as it should be. Secrets from their past bind them together far more tightly than their wedding vows ever did.
With two children to consider, Alice and Jason agree to a nesting arrangement, taking turns living in the family home while caring for the kids. Alice hopes the setup will provide some stability until she can buy Jason out of the house. Unfortunately, the arrangement is rocky from the very beginning.
As if navigating a failing marriage isn’t enough, Alice soon realizes that someone is watching her. What starts as a disturbing feeling grows into something far more sinister. As the days pass, Alice becomes increasingly fearful that the secrets she and Jason have buried for years are about to come to light. At the same time, she is trying to be the best mother she can while also coping with her mother’s declining health and signs of illness.
Sue Watson is an excellent storyteller, and this thriller held my attention from beginning to end. One of the book’s greatest strengths was its cast of flawed, often difficult-to-connect-with characters, which only heightened the intrigue and kept me turning the pages. With excellent audio narration, this book was filled with tension, secrets, and suspense, Watching Alice is another compelling read from Watson. I am already looking forward to her next book.
Many thanks to Thomas & Mercer and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
With two children to consider, Alice and Jason agree to a nesting arrangement, taking turns living in the family home while caring for the kids. Alice hopes the setup will provide some stability until she can buy Jason out of the house. Unfortunately, the arrangement is rocky from the very beginning.
As if navigating a failing marriage isn’t enough, Alice soon realizes that someone is watching her. What starts as a disturbing feeling grows into something far more sinister. As the days pass, Alice becomes increasingly fearful that the secrets she and Jason have buried for years are about to come to light. At the same time, she is trying to be the best mother she can while also coping with her mother’s declining health and signs of illness.
Sue Watson is an excellent storyteller, and this thriller held my attention from beginning to end. One of the book’s greatest strengths was its cast of flawed, often difficult-to-connect-with characters, which only heightened the intrigue and kept me turning the pages. With excellent audio narration, this book was filled with tension, secrets, and suspense, Watching Alice is another compelling read from Watson. I am already looking forward to her next book.
Many thanks to Thomas & Mercer and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
Review of advance copy
💛 Blurb -
Later, when she tried to remember the moment everything unravelled, she’d think of the body at the bottom of the stairs—shocking, silent, and terrifying.
After discovering her husband Jason’s latest affair, Alice knows their marriage is over. But Jason refuses to walk away from their children—or their home. So they strike a desperate deal: they’ll keep the house, taking turns living there. Half a week each. Simple.
But the arrangement quickly becomes suffocating. Each time Alice returns, her space has changed—Jason’s mess taking over, her belongings misplaced.
And Alice can’t shake the feeling she’s being watched, by someone who tracks her moments alone. Is Jason playing mind games? Or is someone else?
As her grip on reality spirals, Alice begins to wonder if the end of their marriage might be the end of her.
💚 Review -
This is the first book that I have read by the author and I will definitely be reading more by them. From the very first page I was on the edge of my seat and with so many twists and turns it had me guessing until the end. The author's writing is so good and the pacing was just right. I loved the characters in the story, which I found believable and likeable. Overall a brilliant novel that I highly recommend to other readers. I look forward to reading more by the author.
💝 Thank you to Tandem Collective, the author Sue Watson and Amazon Publishing for my copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Later, when she tried to remember the moment everything unravelled, she’d think of the body at the bottom of the stairs—shocking, silent, and terrifying.
After discovering her husband Jason’s latest affair, Alice knows their marriage is over. But Jason refuses to walk away from their children—or their home. So they strike a desperate deal: they’ll keep the house, taking turns living there. Half a week each. Simple.
But the arrangement quickly becomes suffocating. Each time Alice returns, her space has changed—Jason’s mess taking over, her belongings misplaced.
And Alice can’t shake the feeling she’s being watched, by someone who tracks her moments alone. Is Jason playing mind games? Or is someone else?
As her grip on reality spirals, Alice begins to wonder if the end of their marriage might be the end of her.
💚 Review -
This is the first book that I have read by the author and I will definitely be reading more by them. From the very first page I was on the edge of my seat and with so many twists and turns it had me guessing until the end. The author's writing is so good and the pacing was just right. I loved the characters in the story, which I found believable and likeable. Overall a brilliant novel that I highly recommend to other readers. I look forward to reading more by the author.
💝 Thank you to Tandem Collective, the author Sue Watson and Amazon Publishing for my copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Watching Alice by Sue Watson was a quick read! I gave it three solid stars because it kept me interested, and I was engaged with what was going to happen to Alice.
Our main character, Alice, is leaving her husband after learning he's been cheating on her. She is trying to get her interior design business off the ground, so when an old classmate reaches out with a potentially lucrative remodel, she is excited. This will provide her with the money to divorce her husband and care for her two children.
While she tries to make money and get ready to leave, she and her husband, Jason, decide on nesting; they will take turns living in the family home so they don't have to be together in the same house, but the kids can stay in their environment.
But Alice is feeling increasingly scared as she is being watched, or is she imagining that? Who is the woman who keeps driving by her house? Things aren't adding up with Daniel; his wife is so cold and nasty. What's going on with her?
The story's many mysteries surrounding Alice propel the reader forward with each chapter, and the author ties up all the loose ends, making it a satisfying read.
Our main character, Alice, is leaving her husband after learning he's been cheating on her. She is trying to get her interior design business off the ground, so when an old classmate reaches out with a potentially lucrative remodel, she is excited. This will provide her with the money to divorce her husband and care for her two children.
While she tries to make money and get ready to leave, she and her husband, Jason, decide on nesting; they will take turns living in the family home so they don't have to be together in the same house, but the kids can stay in their environment.
But Alice is feeling increasingly scared as she is being watched, or is she imagining that? Who is the woman who keeps driving by her house? Things aren't adding up with Daniel; his wife is so cold and nasty. What's going on with her?
The story's many mysteries surrounding Alice propel the reader forward with each chapter, and the author ties up all the loose ends, making it a satisfying read.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
After discovering her husband Jason's latest affair, Alice knows their marriage is over. But Jason refuses to walk away from his children - or their home. So they strike a desperate deal: they'll keep the house, taking turns living there. Half a week each. Simple. But the arrangement quickly becomes suffocating. Each time Alice returns, her space has changed - Jason's mess is taking over, her belongings misplaced. And Alice can't shake the feeling she's being watched by someone who tracks her moments alone. Is Jason playing mind games? Or is it someone else? As her grip on reality spirals, Alice begins to wonder if the end of their marriage might be the end of her.
The pace is on the slow side. We start with a body at the bottom of the stairs, then we go full circle to find out how we get to the body. I didn't like any of the characters. I was also looking for a big reveal, but it didn't happen. There were some small reveals and twists along the way.
Published 15th June 2026
I would like to thank #NetGalleyAmazonPublishingUK #ThomasandMercer and the author #SueWatson for my ARC of WatchingAlice in exchange for an honest review.
The pace is on the slow side. We start with a body at the bottom of the stairs, then we go full circle to find out how we get to the body. I didn't like any of the characters. I was also looking for a big reveal, but it didn't happen. There were some small reveals and twists along the way.
Published 15th June 2026
I would like to thank #NetGalleyAmazonPublishingUK #ThomasandMercer and the author #SueWatson for my ARC of WatchingAlice in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy
This is an on the edge of your seat thriller. Well, it had me on the edge of my seat anyway - making sure the doors were locked, windows closed, etc. It was very creepy.
Alice and Jason are separating and agree to 'nest' for the sake of the kids. So, they take it in turns to stay at the house. Jason seems very nonchalant and not wanting to really live like that, but Alice is determined she won't take him back.
That's when everything creepy starts - constantly feeling like someone is watching, the mysterious green fiat, the mess that the house is in after Jason has had his time there, jewellery going missing and groceries and wine going missing. Is she losing the plot? Or is someone out to get her?
Throw in a Mother who is losing her memory and an old flame from school who contacts her out of the blue. It's enough to make anyone think they are going crazy.
This was so fast paced and kept me on edge constantly. The thought of someone watching and getting in the house made my skin crawl.
That ending though, totally unexpected with the double blow. I thought the first bit was a bit too obvious when I got to it.
Really well written story.
Alice and Jason are separating and agree to 'nest' for the sake of the kids. So, they take it in turns to stay at the house. Jason seems very nonchalant and not wanting to really live like that, but Alice is determined she won't take him back.
That's when everything creepy starts - constantly feeling like someone is watching, the mysterious green fiat, the mess that the house is in after Jason has had his time there, jewellery going missing and groceries and wine going missing. Is she losing the plot? Or is someone out to get her?
Throw in a Mother who is losing her memory and an old flame from school who contacts her out of the blue. It's enough to make anyone think they are going crazy.
This was so fast paced and kept me on edge constantly. The thought of someone watching and getting in the house made my skin crawl.
That ending though, totally unexpected with the double blow. I thought the first bit was a bit too obvious when I got to it.
Really well written story.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
When Alice discovers her husband has been cheating on her, she's determined to leave with as little disruption as possible for her children. Her husband begrudgingly agrees to "nesting", where the kids stay in the family home and the parents switch back and forth. At first, it sounds perfectly reasonable; Alice stays with her mother while Jason is in the home, and Jason makes his own arrangements when Alice is there.... but while they embark on this part of their journey, concerning things start to happen. Alice accuses Jason's girlfriend of behind it all, Jason insists Alice is overreacting and the entire situation devolves faster than she ever could have imagined.
This one has some good twists and turns and I enjoyed it while I was reading it. I didn't especially care for any of the characters, none of them were especially sympathetic or endearing (and equally none of them were so bad you could root against them) but the plot is good and the writing is compelling (as it always is with this author!). Not my favorite of Sue Watson's, but a super solid addition to the collection.
This one has some good twists and turns and I enjoyed it while I was reading it. I didn't especially care for any of the characters, none of them were especially sympathetic or endearing (and equally none of them were so bad you could root against them) but the plot is good and the writing is compelling (as it always is with this author!). Not my favorite of Sue Watson's, but a super solid addition to the collection.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Unfortunately I knew the outcome before I started, as when flicking through the pages on my kindle to get to the prologue, the chapter list reads something like:
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
...etc
1 month after *BIG SPOILER*
Trying to imagine how I would have felt about the book, had I not known what was coming, it's an enjoyable popcorn thriller with some clever twists; some a little too predictable and some brilliant, and while I enjoyed reading it, I have definitely enjoyed this author's previous books more.
Alice and Jason are "nesting", which means they each take turns in living in their family home, with their children. Every time Alice returns to the home, the place is a mess and she is certain she is being watched. The concept is clever; it's supposed to make life easier for the children of a divorcing couple, but Jason is such a lowlife, Alice's life is becoming more and more unbearable. I found Alice's old school friend, Daniel, really creepy and even though we later find out why, that just felt off to me and the reason didn't justify his behaviour.
3 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for an ARC of this book.
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
...etc
1 month after *BIG SPOILER*
Trying to imagine how I would have felt about the book, had I not known what was coming, it's an enjoyable popcorn thriller with some clever twists; some a little too predictable and some brilliant, and while I enjoyed reading it, I have definitely enjoyed this author's previous books more.
Alice and Jason are "nesting", which means they each take turns in living in their family home, with their children. Every time Alice returns to the home, the place is a mess and she is certain she is being watched. The concept is clever; it's supposed to make life easier for the children of a divorcing couple, but Jason is such a lowlife, Alice's life is becoming more and more unbearable. I found Alice's old school friend, Daniel, really creepy and even though we later find out why, that just felt off to me and the reason didn't justify his behaviour.
3 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for an ARC of this book.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Many thanks to NetGalley, Amazon Publishing | Thomas and Mercer, and Brilliance Publishing for gifting me both a digital and audio ARC of the latest domestic thriller by Sue Watson, with the audiobook wonderfully narrated by Eilidh Beaton. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 4 stars!
Alice knows that her marriage to Jason is over, but neither wants to walk away from their children. They come up with a "nesting" arrangement, where the children will stay put, and the parents will take turns living there. Sounds reasonable, right? But it quickly becomes suffocating, and Alice is getting more frustrated with Jason. She also feels like she's being watched - is she or is she losing her grip on reality?
Sue Watson has once again written a gripping domestic suspense novel that kept me flipping the pages to figure out just what's going on. As the book opens with a body at the bottom of the stairs, we know it's not going to end well! But getting there is all the fun here as things just stop adding up. It was tense, relatable, and I loved the twist at the end! I ended up listening to the audiobook mostly and thought the production and narrator were great.
Alice knows that her marriage to Jason is over, but neither wants to walk away from their children. They come up with a "nesting" arrangement, where the children will stay put, and the parents will take turns living there. Sounds reasonable, right? But it quickly becomes suffocating, and Alice is getting more frustrated with Jason. She also feels like she's being watched - is she or is she losing her grip on reality?
Sue Watson has once again written a gripping domestic suspense novel that kept me flipping the pages to figure out just what's going on. As the book opens with a body at the bottom of the stairs, we know it's not going to end well! But getting there is all the fun here as things just stop adding up. It was tense, relatable, and I loved the twist at the end! I ended up listening to the audiobook mostly and thought the production and narrator were great.
June 17, 2026
I went into this one with high hopes — that prologue had me hooked right away.
But the story takes forever to circle back to that opening scene, and by the time it does (near the very end), the resolution feels way too breezy for all the tension that was built up.
The pacing was a struggle for me. I’m someone who loves fast moving mystery thrillers, and this one just dragged in circles without much happening.
The characters didn’t help either — they felt flat and one dimensional, and the dialogue came across stiff and overly formal, which made it hard to connect.
This is my second book by Sue Watson. I really enjoyed the first, so I came in with certain expectations.
Maybe it’s just a case of me not being in the right mood for the direction this story took, but I ended up feeling disappointed.
That said, if you’re into domestic thrillers with suspenseful, creepy vibes — the kind that makes you feel like someone’s watching you — this might be your new favorite.
I received a review copy through Netgalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Huge thank you to the publisher!
But the story takes forever to circle back to that opening scene, and by the time it does (near the very end), the resolution feels way too breezy for all the tension that was built up.
The pacing was a struggle for me. I’m someone who loves fast moving mystery thrillers, and this one just dragged in circles without much happening.
The characters didn’t help either — they felt flat and one dimensional, and the dialogue came across stiff and overly formal, which made it hard to connect.
This is my second book by Sue Watson. I really enjoyed the first, so I came in with certain expectations.
Maybe it’s just a case of me not being in the right mood for the direction this story took, but I ended up feeling disappointed.
That said, if you’re into domestic thrillers with suspenseful, creepy vibes — the kind that makes you feel like someone’s watching you — this might be your new favorite.
I received a review copy through Netgalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Huge thank you to the publisher!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Watching Alice has an intriguing premise, opening with Alice discovering her husband Jason’s latest infidelity. From there, the story follows her path toward separation and the complexities of ‘nesting’ while co-parenting, all delivered in a tense, suspenseful style.
Themes of deceit and trust run throughout the novel, with a cast of characters who feel consistently unreliable. Jason is particularly elusive, while Maddie and Daniel—an unexpectedly introduced figure from Alice’s past—add further layers of uncertainty. The tension builds effectively, with key details and true intentions revealed gradually, which works well.
There are plenty of surprises along the way, and the sense of observation is skilfully heightened. While it’s an engaging and enjoyable read, parts of the plot feel somewhat predictable. The family dynamic also comes across as rather cold, which makes it harder to fully invest in the characters and their journey.
Overall, a fun, fast-paced read that’s well suited for a midweek thriller fix.
Themes of deceit and trust run throughout the novel, with a cast of characters who feel consistently unreliable. Jason is particularly elusive, while Maddie and Daniel—an unexpectedly introduced figure from Alice’s past—add further layers of uncertainty. The tension builds effectively, with key details and true intentions revealed gradually, which works well.
There are plenty of surprises along the way, and the sense of observation is skilfully heightened. While it’s an engaging and enjoyable read, parts of the plot feel somewhat predictable. The family dynamic also comes across as rather cold, which makes it harder to fully invest in the characters and their journey.
Overall, a fun, fast-paced read that’s well suited for a midweek thriller fix.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
When Alice find out that her husband Jason Is having another affair, he knows that her marriage I over. But Jason doesn’t want to stay away from the kids and the big house they live in so they both come to an agreement they live there half a week each.
But the arrangement doesn’t run smoothly as Alice has anticipated. He come home to the house being a mess, no food in house and Jason hasn’t picked the kids up from school. There is also another problem Alice is being stalked by a woman in a green Fiat. Who I he and what does she want?
I had high hopes for this new novel by Sue Watson. I did like the basis of the storyline and found it quite unique. But I didn’t like any of the characters, especially Alice and Jason. I found them quite self-centred and a bit over the top. I also thought the things that were happening to Alice, what was the relevance to it all and it took a long while near to the end of the book to find out and I started losing interest by then and I thought it was going to be a big reveal but for me personally it was disappointing . 3 stars from me.
But the arrangement doesn’t run smoothly as Alice has anticipated. He come home to the house being a mess, no food in house and Jason hasn’t picked the kids up from school. There is also another problem Alice is being stalked by a woman in a green Fiat. Who I he and what does she want?
I had high hopes for this new novel by Sue Watson. I did like the basis of the storyline and found it quite unique. But I didn’t like any of the characters, especially Alice and Jason. I found them quite self-centred and a bit over the top. I also thought the things that were happening to Alice, what was the relevance to it all and it took a long while near to the end of the book to find out and I started losing interest by then and I thought it was going to be a big reveal but for me personally it was disappointing . 3 stars from me.
June 10, 2026
If you’re someone who loves that unsettling feeling of knowing something is off but not being able to figure out exactly what, Watching Alice delivers that tension well.
One of my favorite aspects of this thriller was the constant feeling that someone was watching Alice while she had absolutely no idea who it could be. That creeping sense of unease kept me engaged and eager to uncover the truth. Add in plenty of hidden secrets, suspicious characters, and twists along the way, and there’s definitely enough intrigue to keep the pages turning.
The narration was fantastic and really helped bring the story to life. While the pacing was a little slower than I typically prefer especially in the beginning, I never found myself losing interest. I stayed invested in unraveling the mystery and seeing how all the pieces fit together.
I also appreciated that all the loose ends were tied up nicely by the end, leaving me satisfied with the overall conclusion.
If you enjoy suspenseful thrillers packed with secrets and a lingering sense of paranoia, this one is worth adding to your TBR.
One of my favorite aspects of this thriller was the constant feeling that someone was watching Alice while she had absolutely no idea who it could be. That creeping sense of unease kept me engaged and eager to uncover the truth. Add in plenty of hidden secrets, suspicious characters, and twists along the way, and there’s definitely enough intrigue to keep the pages turning.
The narration was fantastic and really helped bring the story to life. While the pacing was a little slower than I typically prefer especially in the beginning, I never found myself losing interest. I stayed invested in unraveling the mystery and seeing how all the pieces fit together.
I also appreciated that all the loose ends were tied up nicely by the end, leaving me satisfied with the overall conclusion.
If you enjoy suspenseful thrillers packed with secrets and a lingering sense of paranoia, this one is worth adding to your TBR.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
An ARC copy of this book was provided by Brilliance Publishing on the NetGalley platform in exchange for an honest review.
This was a very intriguing domestic thriller that I had to get through in a single sitting.
The family dynamics, the competing layers, the large character cast, and everyone’s involvement really added to the story.
There was a lot going on, but it was written very well and very easy to follow. I wasn’t lost or needing to be reminded of anything as the story unfolded and secrets came to light.
In terms of predictability, the story kind of spoils itself in the first few chapters, but the ride was still worth it to get to the endpoint.
My only gripe was that I felt as though conversations were being held for the sake of the reader - some sentences weren’t written like two characters organically conversing or an event being described. It felt much more like dialogue info dumping for the sake of the reader being given some information, history, or context.
This was a very intriguing domestic thriller that I had to get through in a single sitting.
The family dynamics, the competing layers, the large character cast, and everyone’s involvement really added to the story.
There was a lot going on, but it was written very well and very easy to follow. I wasn’t lost or needing to be reminded of anything as the story unfolded and secrets came to light.
In terms of predictability, the story kind of spoils itself in the first few chapters, but the ride was still worth it to get to the endpoint.
My only gripe was that I felt as though conversations were being held for the sake of the reader - some sentences weren’t written like two characters organically conversing or an event being described. It felt much more like dialogue info dumping for the sake of the reader being given some information, history, or context.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you to Sue Watson and Amazon Publishing and Thomas and Mercer for this complimentary advanced copy via Netgalley. This review is being left voluntarily and all opinions expressed are my own.
The storyline definitely enticed me in but there was just a little something off for me. I can't really put my finger on why because I was intrigued and I had to know how this ended due to sheer nosiness, but I also just wanted to be done reading it.
After catching her husband Jason cheating again Alice decides she wants a divorce. Although he has cheated before, we realise that they have a shared past and some buried secrets that have kept them together all this while.
Alice and Jason decide to "nest", meaning the children stay in the family home whilst they take it in turns to stay in the house a few days a week. This was an interesting concept that I hadn't really come across before so I wanted to see how it would be handled.
As much as it wasn't my favourite read it was a good pace, suspenseful and with an air of mistrust. I appreciate the author for a rounded-off ending.
The storyline definitely enticed me in but there was just a little something off for me. I can't really put my finger on why because I was intrigued and I had to know how this ended due to sheer nosiness, but I also just wanted to be done reading it.
After catching her husband Jason cheating again Alice decides she wants a divorce. Although he has cheated before, we realise that they have a shared past and some buried secrets that have kept them together all this while.
Alice and Jason decide to "nest", meaning the children stay in the family home whilst they take it in turns to stay in the house a few days a week. This was an interesting concept that I hadn't really come across before so I wanted to see how it would be handled.
As much as it wasn't my favourite read it was a good pace, suspenseful and with an air of mistrust. I appreciate the author for a rounded-off ending.
June 15, 2026
Alice has devoted her life to her marriage to Jason. She gave up her study to be an interior designer to raise their two children and redesigned and decorated their gorgeous home. And how has Jason repaid her? With girlfriends and lies. It’s finally time for a divorce but neither one wants to leave their home. So they compromise. They will split the week, each will stay with the children for several days. Of course, this will not work. Alice resents the messes Jason leaves behind and how he either moves or takes her possessions. Other strange things happen. Who is following her? Why does a mint green car drive by the house and linger at the children’s school? Why has an outdoor ladder been moved? And what does Daniel Prescott really want?
There are a lot of ends to tie up here and Sue Watson does it perfectly, adding surprise after surprise leading to shocking, unexpected final chapters. You won’t be able to put Watching Alice down! 5 stars.
Thank you to NetGalley, Thomas & Mercer and Sue Watson for this ARC.
There are a lot of ends to tie up here and Sue Watson does it perfectly, adding surprise after surprise leading to shocking, unexpected final chapters. You won’t be able to put Watching Alice down! 5 stars.
Thank you to NetGalley, Thomas & Mercer and Sue Watson for this ARC.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Watching Alice by Sue Watson is an intense and suspenseful read that kept the pages turning. Packed full of secrets and lies, the pages and chapters fly.
Alice is fed up with husband Jason's lies, affairs and gaslighting. Summoning her inner strength, she tells him the marriage is over. Rather than upend her children, she proposes they each take turns living at the house. What should have been a seamless arrangement soon turns chaotic. From being stalked to always feeling like someone is in her home, Alice feels herself starting to unravel. Is she losing her mind or is Jason toying with her so she'll drop the divorce proceedings.
This jaw dropper had my stomach clenched and head spinning. Watson has kept me glued to her stories since her first book, and as soon as I finish one, I'm wondering how long until her next. Her razor sharp writing and pacing of twists never fail to suck me in.
Thanks to Netgalley and Thomas & Mercer for the advanced copy
Alice is fed up with husband Jason's lies, affairs and gaslighting. Summoning her inner strength, she tells him the marriage is over. Rather than upend her children, she proposes they each take turns living at the house. What should have been a seamless arrangement soon turns chaotic. From being stalked to always feeling like someone is in her home, Alice feels herself starting to unravel. Is she losing her mind or is Jason toying with her so she'll drop the divorce proceedings.
This jaw dropper had my stomach clenched and head spinning. Watson has kept me glued to her stories since her first book, and as soon as I finish one, I'm wondering how long until her next. Her razor sharp writing and pacing of twists never fail to suck me in.
Thanks to Netgalley and Thomas & Mercer for the advanced copy
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Watching Alice by Sue Watson
Narrated by Eilidh Beaton
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟(4.5 rounded up)
This is an exciting psychological/domestic thriller!! There are good twists and suspense throughout!
Alice finds out her husband Jason has been cheating. She knows it’s time for a divorce, but both parents don’t want their ending relationship to hurt their kids. They decide to try out “nesting,” where the parents take turns in the house. Less disruption for the kids is the goal.
Alice feels something is off and feels that she’s being watched. Is something wrong with Alice?
The book starts off with a bang, did slow just a bit in the middle, but picked back up for a stellar ending!
Thank you to NetGalley for an audio arc of this fantastic thriller! The narrator did an excellent job and I highly recommend the listen!!
I’m excited to read more from this author!!
*This book comes out June 15th and I recommend the read!!
Narrated by Eilidh Beaton
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟(4.5 rounded up)
This is an exciting psychological/domestic thriller!! There are good twists and suspense throughout!
Alice finds out her husband Jason has been cheating. She knows it’s time for a divorce, but both parents don’t want their ending relationship to hurt their kids. They decide to try out “nesting,” where the parents take turns in the house. Less disruption for the kids is the goal.
Alice feels something is off and feels that she’s being watched. Is something wrong with Alice?
The book starts off with a bang, did slow just a bit in the middle, but picked back up for a stellar ending!
Thank you to NetGalley for an audio arc of this fantastic thriller! The narrator did an excellent job and I highly recommend the listen!!
I’m excited to read more from this author!!
*This book comes out June 15th and I recommend the read!!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
4.5 Stars
Sue Watson has done it again with Watching Alice, an addictive psychological thriller that kept me hooked from start to finish.
After discovering another affair, Alice ends her marriage to Jason, but financial circumstances force them into a nesting arrangement where they share the family home on different days. Soon, Alice begins noticing strange things and starts to wonder if someone is watching her—or if she's imagining it all.
The tension is constant, the atmosphere unsettling, and the twists kept me guessing throughout. I also appreciated the realistic portrayal of dementia and its impact on families, which added emotional depth to the story.
Just when I thought I knew where the story was heading, the ending completely surprised me. A tense, twisty domestic thriller that's hard to put down.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ALC. All opinions are my own.
Sue Watson has done it again with Watching Alice, an addictive psychological thriller that kept me hooked from start to finish.
After discovering another affair, Alice ends her marriage to Jason, but financial circumstances force them into a nesting arrangement where they share the family home on different days. Soon, Alice begins noticing strange things and starts to wonder if someone is watching her—or if she's imagining it all.
The tension is constant, the atmosphere unsettling, and the twists kept me guessing throughout. I also appreciated the realistic portrayal of dementia and its impact on families, which added emotional depth to the story.
Just when I thought I knew where the story was heading, the ending completely surprised me. A tense, twisty domestic thriller that's hard to put down.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ALC. All opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Watching Alice follows a married couple, Alice and Jason, who are separating due to Jason's infidelity. Trying to keep things as normal as possible for their 2 children, they start to "nest", where each parent stays at the house for a few days and then they switch. Each time Alice returns, things are moved or missing among other weird occurrences. Alice must get to the bottom of all the mysteries to protect herself and her family.
This book was a quick read. If you like Lisa Jewell books, you will like this book! The suspense picked up as the book went along and there were a few twists I didn't see coming and I enjoyed them! Eilidh Beaton did a great job with the narration as well! I have had Wanting Daisy Dead on my TBR for awhile now and I am going to have to move it up! 4.25 stars
Thank you to the author, Thomas and Mercer, Brilliance Audio and NetGalley for the eARC and ALC!
This book was a quick read. If you like Lisa Jewell books, you will like this book! The suspense picked up as the book went along and there were a few twists I didn't see coming and I enjoyed them! Eilidh Beaton did a great job with the narration as well! I have had Wanting Daisy Dead on my TBR for awhile now and I am going to have to move it up! 4.25 stars
Thank you to the author, Thomas and Mercer, Brilliance Audio and NetGalley for the eARC and ALC!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
We follow Alice as she navigates her divorce and a co-parenting arrangement, while also trying to make sense of the strange things happening around her home and the unsettling feeling that she’s being watched.
The premise was intriguing, and the prologue, while short and sweet, absolutely did its job—it drew me in straight away. As a first-time reader of Sue Watson’s work, I enjoyed the fluidity of her writing and how accessible it was without feeling oversimplified. I appreciated that the dialogue between characters felt natural, especially the sharp banter between Alice and Martha, largely thanks to Martha’s sense of humour and straight-talking personality.
The pacing is more of a steady build, with things really picking up around the halfway mark. There are some slower moments in the first half; however, I still found myself fully invested in what would happen next. While it eventually became clear what some of the reveals were leading towards, the twists didn’t impact my overall experience, and I thought the ending was satisfying, with a few surprises along the way.
Perfect for fans of domestic and psychological thrillers built around secrets and deception, leaving you wondering, who the hell did I marry?
Thank you to Thomas & Mercer and NetGalley for the ARC.
The premise was intriguing, and the prologue, while short and sweet, absolutely did its job—it drew me in straight away. As a first-time reader of Sue Watson’s work, I enjoyed the fluidity of her writing and how accessible it was without feeling oversimplified. I appreciated that the dialogue between characters felt natural, especially the sharp banter between Alice and Martha, largely thanks to Martha’s sense of humour and straight-talking personality.
The pacing is more of a steady build, with things really picking up around the halfway mark. There are some slower moments in the first half; however, I still found myself fully invested in what would happen next. While it eventually became clear what some of the reveals were leading towards, the twists didn’t impact my overall experience, and I thought the ending was satisfying, with a few surprises along the way.
Perfect for fans of domestic and psychological thrillers built around secrets and deception, leaving you wondering, who the hell did I marry?
Thank you to Thomas & Mercer and NetGalley for the ARC.
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