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Eyes On You: A Chilling Psychological Thriller for Fans of Lisa Jewell and Alice Feeney
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A brand-new gripping and unputdownable psychological thriller from the Number One international bestselling author Adele Parks!Be afraid. Someone’s watching.
At 15, Amy witnessed her father brutally murder his secret lover. Her testimony sealed her father’s fate. With him in prison, Amy and her mother must rebuild their lives in the shadow of a notorious crime.
Years later, Oliver Harrington walks into the restaurant where Amy works. Just like Amy, Oliver has a past he’d rather forget. Amy is drawn to him at a profound level; they feel a connection, an understanding…
This seems a lot like love, but does it hide something darker – an obsession that could lead Amy into a web of deception and violence she thought she’d escaped? As the truth looms ever closer, Amy must confront a harsh where there is love, there is often betrayal.
Adele Parks's book 'Our Beautiful Mess' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2025-09-01.
At 15, Amy witnessed her father brutally murder his secret lover. Her testimony sealed her father’s fate. With him in prison, Amy and her mother must rebuild their lives in the shadow of a notorious crime.
Years later, Oliver Harrington walks into the restaurant where Amy works. Just like Amy, Oliver has a past he’d rather forget. Amy is drawn to him at a profound level; they feel a connection, an understanding…
This seems a lot like love, but does it hide something darker – an obsession that could lead Amy into a web of deception and violence she thought she’d escaped? As the truth looms ever closer, Amy must confront a harsh where there is love, there is often betrayal.
Adele Parks's book 'Our Beautiful Mess' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2025-09-01.
400 pages, Paperback
First published August 27, 2026
About the author
Adele Parks
96 books3,724 followersAdele Parks MBE is one of the most-loved and biggest-selling women's fiction writers in the UK. She has sold over 4 million books and her work has been translated into 30 different languages.
She has published 21 novels, all of which have been London Times bestsellers.
Adele has written 19 contemporary novels and 2 historical ones, Spare Brides and If You Go Away, which are set during and after WW1. Her latest novels, Both of You, Just My Luck, Lies Lies Lies, I Invited Her In, The Image of You and The Stranger in My Home are twisty, domestic noirs. Adele likes to scrutinize our concepts of family, our theories on love, parenting and fidelity.
During her career Adele has lived in Italy, Botswana and London. Now she lives happily in Surrey, UK with her husband, son and cat.
If you want to stay in touch you can find Adele on Twitter @AdeleParks, Instagram @Adele_Parks or Facebook @OfficialAdeleParks. You can sign up to her newsletter at eepurl.com/cI0l and there’s lots more info about Adele and her books on www.adeleparks.com.
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September 28, 2026
Dark twisted family dynamics and really satisfying twist. Also was a big fan of the British colloquialisms in this, felt very close to home
I was lucky enough to interview the author for the title on her book tour in Manchester and hearing the depth of her reason into love and obsession I could really hear that voice in the book.
But definitely a slow burn and centres itself on the relationship at the heart of this book as much as the thriller elements.
I was lucky enough to interview the author for the title on her book tour in Manchester and hearing the depth of her reason into love and obsession I could really hear that voice in the book.
But definitely a slow burn and centres itself on the relationship at the heart of this book as much as the thriller elements.
September 8, 2026
➡️ Very, very, very slow start.
Waaay too much time was spent setting up character dynamics.
The book's gripping storyline and twists did not materialize until around the 70% mark.
➡️ Why did this impatient reader stick with this book?
Adele Parks.
As a loyal Adele Parks fan, I trusted this talented author to deliver, and she did.
The final third of the book escalated into a compelling, high-stakes climax with gasp-worthy twists that pulled everything together brilliantly.
➡️ I listened to the audiobook expertly narrated by Kristin Atherton.
As always, Atherton delivered an Oscar-worthy performance that kept me engaged even through the slowest chapters.
August 30, 2026
I have read and enjoyed a few of Adele Parks books before so I was excited to read her latest novel, Eyes On You, recently published on 27th August. Normally her books are gripping so that’s what I expected from this one.
We are introduced to Amy who works at a restaurant. 17 years ago she witnessed her dad murder his lover and her testimony put him in prison. She meets the handsome and wealthy Oliver in the restaurant and they start seeing each other. Something doesn’t seem quite right about the relationship.
I wasn’t keen on any of the characters and Amy in particular was insufferable. The plot was so very slow and really dragged. The ending was silly and most of the ‘twists’ I’d seen coming a mile off and were predictable.
Unfortunately I didn’t really enjoy this book. It was just too slow and predictable for me. I wouldn’t recommend it and the author definitely has better books.
We are introduced to Amy who works at a restaurant. 17 years ago she witnessed her dad murder his lover and her testimony put him in prison. She meets the handsome and wealthy Oliver in the restaurant and they start seeing each other. Something doesn’t seem quite right about the relationship.
I wasn’t keen on any of the characters and Amy in particular was insufferable. The plot was so very slow and really dragged. The ending was silly and most of the ‘twists’ I’d seen coming a mile off and were predictable.
Unfortunately I didn’t really enjoy this book. It was just too slow and predictable for me. I wouldn’t recommend it and the author definitely has better books.
September 29, 2026
I was thrilled when HQ sent me a copy of the new Adele Parks book, Eyes on You, as the Thriller Influencers Book Club read for October . Her books are always so suspenseful and dark and this was no different.
It was a much slower burn than usual from this author. You really do get to know the main characters quite well, none of them particularly likeable but all very layered and broken. The story is compelling and had me hooked from early on, always wondering if there was something that I was missing.
Amy, formerly known as Hannah, is traumatised and scarred by her past and it has shaped her entire life. When she meets Oliver at work one evening she believes that her life might be turning around. She can’t stop thinking about him, to the point of obsession. Oliver himself has a dark past that he doesn’t like to talk about and Amy feels that they are perfect for each other.
There isn’t much more I can say about the story without going into spoiler territory. Believe me when I say that despite the slow pace it is worth sticking with, the payoff is worth it.
It was a much slower burn than usual from this author. You really do get to know the main characters quite well, none of them particularly likeable but all very layered and broken. The story is compelling and had me hooked from early on, always wondering if there was something that I was missing.
Amy, formerly known as Hannah, is traumatised and scarred by her past and it has shaped her entire life. When she meets Oliver at work one evening she believes that her life might be turning around. She can’t stop thinking about him, to the point of obsession. Oliver himself has a dark past that he doesn’t like to talk about and Amy feels that they are perfect for each other.
There isn’t much more I can say about the story without going into spoiler territory. Believe me when I say that despite the slow pace it is worth sticking with, the payoff is worth it.
October 14, 2026
Adele parks is such a good author from the start she really pulls you in giving you front and centre access to all the main character Amy is thinking and feeling.
Amy has a difficult past due to her father being convicted of murder, she keeps all relationships free of emotion and feeling but all that changes when Oliver Harrington walks into her life.
This is told in duel timelines so you get a sense of what’s happening in the present timeline and also see what happened in the lead up to these events. I really liked this one!
Amy has a difficult past due to her father being convicted of murder, she keeps all relationships free of emotion and feeling but all that changes when Oliver Harrington walks into her life.
This is told in duel timelines so you get a sense of what’s happening in the present timeline and also see what happened in the lead up to these events. I really liked this one!
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November 3, 2026🕮 Domestic Thrillers, Mystery, Psychological, Suspense
🗓️ 08-27-26
🎙️Kristin Atherton
🎧 11 hrs and 46 mins
This was one of those thrillers that took me a while to get into and even then I wasn't invested in the story nor the characters. I didn't enjoy the writing style. The story was slow and flat. There were a lot of timelines and characters which made reading tiresome and fragmented.
From the synopsis reader learned that Amy's father was a killer. Amy's testimony sent him to prison 17 years ago. There was something about Amy that didn't make me root for her.
🗓️ 08-27-26
🎙️Kristin Atherton
🎧 11 hrs and 46 mins
This was one of those thrillers that took me a while to get into and even then I wasn't invested in the story nor the characters. I didn't enjoy the writing style. The story was slow and flat. There were a lot of timelines and characters which made reading tiresome and fragmented.
From the synopsis reader learned that Amy's father was a killer. Amy's testimony sent him to prison 17 years ago. There was something about Amy that didn't make me root for her.
August 30, 2026
Rating: 3.4/5
Adele Parks can always be relied upon to deliver solidly entertaining reads and this latest offering is no exception. Although pitched as a psychological thriller, "Eyes on You" is predominantly a domestic drama. Not for the first time in an Adele Parks novel, the premise of the story does require the reader to buy into an unlikely, but just about plausible scenario. However, any sense of contrived storylines is usually forgivable when balanced against the overall entertainment value and that is certainly true here. The pace is a touch slower than is often the case with this author, but I never felt that it dragged unnecessarily. For the bulk of the novel I was convinced this was going to be a solid 4-star read, though, ultimately, I revised that to a strong 3-star rating. The reasoning behind that decision was that I felt the author just stretched matters a touch too far in the search for that killer plot development. If you are familiar with Adele Parks' work, you will be aware that she does like to deliver a blindsiding twist or two (or even three or four!). When it lands, the impact is genuinely impressive, but sometimes she can stretch the rubber band to the point where it snaps. Nonetheless, this is still an enjoyable book and I have little doubt that I will be returning for the next one too.
Adele Parks can always be relied upon to deliver solidly entertaining reads and this latest offering is no exception. Although pitched as a psychological thriller, "Eyes on You" is predominantly a domestic drama. Not for the first time in an Adele Parks novel, the premise of the story does require the reader to buy into an unlikely, but just about plausible scenario. However, any sense of contrived storylines is usually forgivable when balanced against the overall entertainment value and that is certainly true here. The pace is a touch slower than is often the case with this author, but I never felt that it dragged unnecessarily. For the bulk of the novel I was convinced this was going to be a solid 4-star read, though, ultimately, I revised that to a strong 3-star rating. The reasoning behind that decision was that I felt the author just stretched matters a touch too far in the search for that killer plot development. If you are familiar with Adele Parks' work, you will be aware that she does like to deliver a blindsiding twist or two (or even three or four!). When it lands, the impact is genuinely impressive, but sometimes she can stretch the rubber band to the point where it snaps. Nonetheless, this is still an enjoyable book and I have little doubt that I will be returning for the next one too.
September 1, 2026
It’s shite!
October 27, 2026
I struggled to put this one down! Between Amy’s growing obsession with Oliver, the complicated relationships and the secrets gradually coming to light, Eyes on You had me hooked. Definitely a binge read!
Having spent years keeping people at arm’s length following the trauma of her childhood, Amy meets Oliver and suddenly finds herself wanting something she’s spent so long avoiding. The attraction is there, but Oliver is much more guarded about starting a relationship, whereas Amy is already completely invested. I found that contrast fascinating, particularly the way Amy interpreted their interactions and how quickly her feelings developed into something far more obsessive.
I really enjoyed the psychological side of this one, especially having such an intimate insight into Amy’s thoughts. You can see how her past has influenced the way she approaches relationships, but there’s also that underlying feeling that there’s more to her behaviour than we’re initially being told.
The dual timelines worked really well, gradually revealing the connections between the characters and their histories. What initially seems to be a story about an obsessive attachment becomes something much more complicated as the different layers start to unravel. I particularly enjoyed how the revelations made me reconsider what I thought I understood about the characters and their motivations.
Between the obsession, manipulation, complicated family dynamics & the secrets buried in the past, there was plenty to keep me turning the pages. A really enjoyable psychological thriller that I flew through!
Having spent years keeping people at arm’s length following the trauma of her childhood, Amy meets Oliver and suddenly finds herself wanting something she’s spent so long avoiding. The attraction is there, but Oliver is much more guarded about starting a relationship, whereas Amy is already completely invested. I found that contrast fascinating, particularly the way Amy interpreted their interactions and how quickly her feelings developed into something far more obsessive.
I really enjoyed the psychological side of this one, especially having such an intimate insight into Amy’s thoughts. You can see how her past has influenced the way she approaches relationships, but there’s also that underlying feeling that there’s more to her behaviour than we’re initially being told.
The dual timelines worked really well, gradually revealing the connections between the characters and their histories. What initially seems to be a story about an obsessive attachment becomes something much more complicated as the different layers start to unravel. I particularly enjoyed how the revelations made me reconsider what I thought I understood about the characters and their motivations.
Between the obsession, manipulation, complicated family dynamics & the secrets buried in the past, there was plenty to keep me turning the pages. A really enjoyable psychological thriller that I flew through!
November 4, 2026
Thank you HQ Aus for this October BOTM!
I could not stop reading this book! I was drawn in by the idea of a cat and mouse thriller.
The author cleverly set us up for a massive shock! I kept having different theories as I was reading and it turns out I was wrong!
This book gives some obsession / stalker vibes and throws in family drama, trauma and satisfying twists.
It is fast paced and a super quick and easy read. The story is told in mixed POVs, and while some chapters I had to read a bit before I knew which character was talking, it did not distract me from enjoying it.
Overall I was so pleasantly surprised by this twisted little thriller!
I could not stop reading this book! I was drawn in by the idea of a cat and mouse thriller.
The author cleverly set us up for a massive shock! I kept having different theories as I was reading and it turns out I was wrong!
This book gives some obsession / stalker vibes and throws in family drama, trauma and satisfying twists.
It is fast paced and a super quick and easy read. The story is told in mixed POVs, and while some chapters I had to read a bit before I knew which character was talking, it did not distract me from enjoying it.
Overall I was so pleasantly surprised by this twisted little thriller!
September 25, 2026
2.5 stars rounded up.
I really could not connect with the characters. I felt nothing for any of them and then the plot dragged, leading me to skip bits. Some holes, some weird reveals, and overall one I could’ve skipped.
I really could not connect with the characters. I felt nothing for any of them and then the plot dragged, leading me to skip bits. Some holes, some weird reveals, and overall one I could’ve skipped.
October 3, 2026
Amy was just fifteen when she saw her dad brutally murder a woman. A woman he was having an affair with. Imprisoned for his crime he left Amy and her mother behind, to pick up the pieces and attempt to rebuild their shattered lives.
These days Amy works at a restaurant. She’s getting by, living a mundane life miles away from the drama of her past. So when she meets the handsome Oliver she can’t believe her luck. There’s an attraction, a connection. They have things in common. Could Amy finally be finding some joy in her life?
Don’t hold your breath.
As usual Adele Parks has done it again. Hell this woman knows how to write a thriller! In fact I reckon she could do it with her eyes shut.
Intriguing characters, snappy chapters, a sense of something-isn’t-quite-right-here is evident from the start and keeps the reader right on their toes, desperate to find out how this romance will pan out. And it didn’t disappoint!
I listened to this one and the narration was outstanding. I didn’t even realise I was running/cleaning/cooking/gardening I was so absorbed in this story. Yet another triumph from Adele Parks 🙌
September 29, 2026
Oh my goodness, this one was intense and full of surprises!
Adele Parks tells this story from multiple perspectives and across different timelines, and I have to admit that initially I struggled to keep up. It took me a little while to settle into the structure and work out how all the pieces fitted together. But about a quarter of the way in, I picked up on the rhythm and fell into sync with the story.
As you get to know Amy, it becomes easy to understand her choices and why she wants to find some happiness with Oliver. I found myself rooting for her, but Parks does a wonderful job of showing just how deceiving appearances can be. The more you read, the more you start questioning what you think you know and who you can actually trust.
I have to admit that I struggled with the beginning of this one. At first, it felt as though the story wasn’t really going anywhere, and there were moments when I was very close to giving up. It just wasn’t grabbing me in the way I had hoped it would. I am very glad I persevered, though, because once everything started to come together, the story took a completely different direction.
By the final few chapters, I realised that almost nothing was what I had expected it to be. Parks delivers a major shocker completely out of the blue, and I absolutely did not see it coming. I love it when an author manages to pull the rug out from under me, and this one certainly did that!
This book felt quite different from the previous Adele Parks books I have read, and while the slow start nearly lost me, the payoff was definitely worth it. Once the story found its rhythm, I was completely invested and eager to see how everything would unravel.
Overall, this turned into a very enjoyable and surprisingly intense read. It is a good reminder that sometimes a little patience really does pay off. I nearly gave up on this one, but I am so glad I stuck with it!
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Adele Parks tells this story from multiple perspectives and across different timelines, and I have to admit that initially I struggled to keep up. It took me a little while to settle into the structure and work out how all the pieces fitted together. But about a quarter of the way in, I picked up on the rhythm and fell into sync with the story.
As you get to know Amy, it becomes easy to understand her choices and why she wants to find some happiness with Oliver. I found myself rooting for her, but Parks does a wonderful job of showing just how deceiving appearances can be. The more you read, the more you start questioning what you think you know and who you can actually trust.
I have to admit that I struggled with the beginning of this one. At first, it felt as though the story wasn’t really going anywhere, and there were moments when I was very close to giving up. It just wasn’t grabbing me in the way I had hoped it would. I am very glad I persevered, though, because once everything started to come together, the story took a completely different direction.
By the final few chapters, I realised that almost nothing was what I had expected it to be. Parks delivers a major shocker completely out of the blue, and I absolutely did not see it coming. I love it when an author manages to pull the rug out from under me, and this one certainly did that!
This book felt quite different from the previous Adele Parks books I have read, and while the slow start nearly lost me, the payoff was definitely worth it. Once the story found its rhythm, I was completely invested and eager to see how everything would unravel.
Overall, this turned into a very enjoyable and surprisingly intense read. It is a good reminder that sometimes a little patience really does pay off. I nearly gave up on this one, but I am so glad I stuck with it!
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October 22, 2026
This was simply underwhelming.
After a very slow start where we focus on Amy's obsession about Oliver and whether he likes her or not for about half of the book, we only got some very loose threads and predictable twists. I was shocked to discover halfway through the book that they were in their mid 30s and not early 20s. Both Amy and Ollie acted immaturely and I just couldn't understand why considering both their backgrounds and baggage.
I couldn't connect to any of the characters and it would have benefited to some flashbacks to the day of the murder when Amy was 15. The pacing was all wrong and didn't bring the suspense and thrills I was anticipating from such a good premise. It didn't feel dark enough and the ending suggests that nothing was much of a big deal and nothing was amiss in the first place. Secrets and suspense are two different things and I believe here there was some confusion about it because not only these secrets were not really that interesting they were very predictable and their reveals lacked any panache.
Overall, the pacing was very slow and failed to grip me in the beginning, reveals were easy to predict, and those that weren't felt like plot holes or didn't make entirely sense with the rest of the story. The premise is definitely the strongest thing about it and the writing was correct. A very average and slow domestic thriller, focusing mostly on the relationship rather than the thrills.
After a very slow start where we focus on Amy's obsession about Oliver and whether he likes her or not for about half of the book, we only got some very loose threads and predictable twists. I was shocked to discover halfway through the book that they were in their mid 30s and not early 20s. Both Amy and Ollie acted immaturely and I just couldn't understand why considering both their backgrounds and baggage.
I couldn't connect to any of the characters and it would have benefited to some flashbacks to the day of the murder when Amy was 15. The pacing was all wrong and didn't bring the suspense and thrills I was anticipating from such a good premise. It didn't feel dark enough and the ending suggests that nothing was much of a big deal and nothing was amiss in the first place. Secrets and suspense are two different things and I believe here there was some confusion about it because not only these secrets were not really that interesting they were very predictable and their reveals lacked any panache.
Overall, the pacing was very slow and failed to grip me in the beginning, reveals were easy to predict, and those that weren't felt like plot holes or didn't make entirely sense with the rest of the story. The premise is definitely the strongest thing about it and the writing was correct. A very average and slow domestic thriller, focusing mostly on the relationship rather than the thrills.
October 8, 2026
Thank you NetGalley and Park Row for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!
If you enjoy slow-burn psychological thrillers, dual timelines, unreliable narrators, complicated relationships, and books that make you suspicious of basically everyone, then “Eyes on You” by Adele Parks is definitely worth checking out.
“Eyes on You” follows Amy, who at fifteen witnesses her father murder his secret lover. Her testimony sends him to prison, leaving Amy and her mother to rebuild their lives under the shadow of a horrific family secret.
Years later, Amy is working at a restaurant when Oliver Harrington walks into her life. He has a complicated past of his own, and Amy immediately feels this strange, intense connection with him. They understand each other. They have chemistry. It feels like love.
The relationship between Amy and Oliver is really the heart of the story, and I loved how uneasy it felt. There is always this sense that something isn't quite right, even when you can't put your finger on exactly what it is. Neither character is particularly easy to figure out, and I spent a lot of time questioning everyone's motives.
One of my favorite things was the dual timeline and the way information is slowly revealed. The story doesn't just dump all the answers on you. Instead, it drip-feeds clues, little details, pieces of backstory, and seemingly insignificant moments that become much more important once you know more.
The unreliable-narrator aspect was especially fun for me because I love being suspicious of everyone. The first-person perspective from Amy also puts you very close to her thoughts, which makes some of the story uncomfortable in a good way. She's complicated, vulnerable, strong, needy, independent, confident, uncertain; basically, a giant bundle of contradictions, which makes her fascinating even when I wasn't sure I liked her throughout most of the book.
There is a lot here about family trauma, guilt, justice, revenge, parenthood, mental health, social class, obsession, and the ways our past can follow us into adulthood. Amy's childhood experience obviously shapes the person she becomes, and Oliver has his own history that adds another layer to their relationship.
I also really liked the idea of exploring how two people with difficult pasts can recognize something familiar in each other. But that recognition doesn't necessarily mean they're good for one another. Sometimes two damaged people finding each other is romantic. Sometimes it's the beginning of an absolute disaster.
Now, I do have to talk about the pacing because this is where things went a little downhill for me. For me, the first half was slow. Like, very slow. The book is much more domestic drama than nonstop psychological thriller for a good portion of the story. If you're expecting constant twists and action from page one, you might find yourself getting impatient.
But once everything started coming together, I was much more invested. The second half picked up, the tension increased, and the twists started landing more effectively.
And there are definitely some twists.
Some of the reveals were genuinely surprising, while others felt like the book had stretched the plot just a little too far in an attempt to deliver one more shocking development. Basically, the plot occasionally felt like a rubber band being stretched, but it was pretty entertaining as twist after twist was revealed.
Overall, the combination of Amy's traumatic past, Oliver's mysterious history, the dual timelines, and the slowly unfolding secrets creates a story where you're constantly trying to put the pieces together, and I definitely enjoyed the ride.
If you enjoy slow-burn psychological thrillers, dual timelines, unreliable narrators, complicated relationships, and books that make you suspicious of basically everyone, then “Eyes on You” by Adele Parks is definitely worth checking out.
“Eyes on You” follows Amy, who at fifteen witnesses her father murder his secret lover. Her testimony sends him to prison, leaving Amy and her mother to rebuild their lives under the shadow of a horrific family secret.
Years later, Amy is working at a restaurant when Oliver Harrington walks into her life. He has a complicated past of his own, and Amy immediately feels this strange, intense connection with him. They understand each other. They have chemistry. It feels like love.
The relationship between Amy and Oliver is really the heart of the story, and I loved how uneasy it felt. There is always this sense that something isn't quite right, even when you can't put your finger on exactly what it is. Neither character is particularly easy to figure out, and I spent a lot of time questioning everyone's motives.
One of my favorite things was the dual timeline and the way information is slowly revealed. The story doesn't just dump all the answers on you. Instead, it drip-feeds clues, little details, pieces of backstory, and seemingly insignificant moments that become much more important once you know more.
The unreliable-narrator aspect was especially fun for me because I love being suspicious of everyone. The first-person perspective from Amy also puts you very close to her thoughts, which makes some of the story uncomfortable in a good way. She's complicated, vulnerable, strong, needy, independent, confident, uncertain; basically, a giant bundle of contradictions, which makes her fascinating even when I wasn't sure I liked her throughout most of the book.
There is a lot here about family trauma, guilt, justice, revenge, parenthood, mental health, social class, obsession, and the ways our past can follow us into adulthood. Amy's childhood experience obviously shapes the person she becomes, and Oliver has his own history that adds another layer to their relationship.
I also really liked the idea of exploring how two people with difficult pasts can recognize something familiar in each other. But that recognition doesn't necessarily mean they're good for one another. Sometimes two damaged people finding each other is romantic. Sometimes it's the beginning of an absolute disaster.
Now, I do have to talk about the pacing because this is where things went a little downhill for me. For me, the first half was slow. Like, very slow. The book is much more domestic drama than nonstop psychological thriller for a good portion of the story. If you're expecting constant twists and action from page one, you might find yourself getting impatient.
But once everything started coming together, I was much more invested. The second half picked up, the tension increased, and the twists started landing more effectively.
And there are definitely some twists.
Some of the reveals were genuinely surprising, while others felt like the book had stretched the plot just a little too far in an attempt to deliver one more shocking development. Basically, the plot occasionally felt like a rubber band being stretched, but it was pretty entertaining as twist after twist was revealed.
Overall, the combination of Amy's traumatic past, Oliver's mysterious history, the dual timelines, and the slowly unfolding secrets creates a story where you're constantly trying to put the pieces together, and I definitely enjoyed the ride.
August 25, 2026
Adele Parks at her thrilling best with this one! We meet Amy who, as a teenager, having witnessed her father kill his mistress, gives evidence against him resulting in his imprisonment. Now- moving on as Hannah- she has the chance for love herself but will her past stand in their way or just bond them together more tightly? The first half of this read is a slow burn & I wondered where it would lead but the second half really picks up pace.I loved how many twists there were in this read, most I didn’t see coming at all.
Many thanks to Net Galley & HQ for the ARC.
September 19, 2026
Eyes on You by Adele Parks was a good thriller, but it was very slow to start, and I almost put it down. Amy and Oliver’s romantic dance took a little too long before the story finally reached the thrilling part.
Amy definitely has a unique and intriguing background as the daughter of a famous murderer, which added an interesting element to the story. I enjoyed the thriller once it picked up, but I felt some parts could have been cut to make the pacing tighter.
Amy definitely has a unique and intriguing background as the daughter of a famous murderer, which added an interesting element to the story. I enjoyed the thriller once it picked up, but I felt some parts could have been cut to make the pacing tighter.
October 23, 2026
I kind of enjoyed it. I liked the ending but I feel the POV holding back to be quite disappointing
It would have still been enjoyable had there been a brutally honest POV, of the pursuing of Oliver by Amy
It would have still been enjoyable had there been a brutally honest POV, of the pursuing of Oliver by Amy
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 26, 2026
I was hooked on this book and can’t understand the negative reviews!
A bit slow to start but overall a really good thriller
Listened on audible which was well narrated
A bit slow to start but overall a really good thriller
Listened on audible which was well narrated
October 2, 2026
3.5 stars
October 27, 2026
Amy/Hannah’s behaviour of an insane brat ruins the story. I don’t know why the author made the main character so dislikable
October 20, 2026
I love this author. I’ve read all of her books so I couldn’t wait to read her latest book and it didn’t disappoint. A few chapters in I was already trying to guess what twists and turns could be coming. I openly gasped when one twist was revealed. A page turner from start to finish.
September 25, 2026
Wow, what a DULL plot. I had so many juicy theories but was left tragically bored by the utterly expected “plot twists” at the end.
July 15, 2026
Guys!! When I say you are not ready for Adele Parks’ latest book ‘Eyes On You’, I mean YOU. ARE. NOT. READY!! I finished it last night, and it has taken me this long to be able to put a cohesive review together. I am SHAKEN to my core in the best possible way and I think that this might just be her BEST YET!!
The moment I started this book I knew I was hooked, it’s Adele at her finest. I was reeled in from the very beginning, and she didn’t let go until she had delivered one final twist which had my jaw on the floor. When I say twist, I mean twists PLURAL… the twists and turns that ‘Eyes On You’ delivered left me with a severe case of whiplash, and I’m not lying when I say that I spent a lot of the time picking my jaw up off the floor.
‘Eyes On You’ marks Adele’s 26th release, and it’s been so incredible seeing her evolution. Her writing is just as bold as ever; it’s provocative, it’s powerful, it’s compelling, but most of all, it’s truthful. Every character Adele has ever written is always relatable, and it’s just as true with this book. I could not put this book down and, once again, if it wasn’t for adulting, I would have finished it in one or two sittings!
‘Eyes On You’ is exceptional, it’s amazing and such a thrilling ride that will have you in a choke hold from the beginning and will not let you go until the incredible end! Thanks so much to HQ for sending me an early copy! It’s released 27th August and I urge you to put your pre-order in if you haven’t already. This is one not to be missed! Incredible!!
The moment I started this book I knew I was hooked, it’s Adele at her finest. I was reeled in from the very beginning, and she didn’t let go until she had delivered one final twist which had my jaw on the floor. When I say twist, I mean twists PLURAL… the twists and turns that ‘Eyes On You’ delivered left me with a severe case of whiplash, and I’m not lying when I say that I spent a lot of the time picking my jaw up off the floor.
‘Eyes On You’ marks Adele’s 26th release, and it’s been so incredible seeing her evolution. Her writing is just as bold as ever; it’s provocative, it’s powerful, it’s compelling, but most of all, it’s truthful. Every character Adele has ever written is always relatable, and it’s just as true with this book. I could not put this book down and, once again, if it wasn’t for adulting, I would have finished it in one or two sittings!
‘Eyes On You’ is exceptional, it’s amazing and such a thrilling ride that will have you in a choke hold from the beginning and will not let you go until the incredible end! Thanks so much to HQ for sending me an early copy! It’s released 27th August and I urge you to put your pre-order in if you haven’t already. This is one not to be missed! Incredible!!
September 7, 2026
When Amy was fifteen she saw her father murder his lover.
Wow. Eyes on You is utterly compelling and impossible to put down without a feeling that the reader is missing the action. I loved it.
The plot is magnificent, keeping the reader guessing throughout and threaded with clues that seem inconsequential but, on reflection, are brilliantly incorporated. Structured in a way to draw in the past to the present, it is impossible to guess all the outcomes, because Adele Parks is so skilled in manipulating both characters and readers. In fact, it’s quite hard to review Eyes on You without spoilers, but believe me when I say it is a must read book.
Amy’s first person narrative in Eyes on You is brilliant. I found myself completely fascinated and, actually, somewhat compromised. The writing means that the reader is placed inside Amy’s mind and that isn’t always a comfortable place to be. I had no real control over what I was feeling because Amy ensnared me completely so that I almost became her. The research that went into creating Amy must have been thoroughly assiduous and comprehensive because she is totally, totally convincing. She’s vulnerable and strong, needy and independent, strong minded and indecisive – in effect a complex, believable and terrifyingly real person.
I found Oli equally engaging. I didn’t trust him at all, but I’m not going to say whether I was right in that, as you’ll have to read Eyes on You for yourself to find out. Both Oli’s and Amy’s backgrounds are fascinating insights into the roles of nature and nurture. As their relationship develops, there is a lurking sense of unease and danger that adds to the attraction of the narrative.
In fact, whilst Eyes on You has everything a reader wants in plausible characters, a thrilling plot and some highly dramatic moments, it is also a superb exploration of theme. Adele Parks considers justice and revenge, family and parenthood, social strata and mental health so that, although Eyes on You can be read as a compelling and riveting drama, it has additional depth, interest and magnetism that make it a truly fabulous read.
In case it isn’t obvious, I thought Eyes on You was brilliant. It’s a stunning read and definitely one not to be missed.
Wow. Eyes on You is utterly compelling and impossible to put down without a feeling that the reader is missing the action. I loved it.
The plot is magnificent, keeping the reader guessing throughout and threaded with clues that seem inconsequential but, on reflection, are brilliantly incorporated. Structured in a way to draw in the past to the present, it is impossible to guess all the outcomes, because Adele Parks is so skilled in manipulating both characters and readers. In fact, it’s quite hard to review Eyes on You without spoilers, but believe me when I say it is a must read book.
Amy’s first person narrative in Eyes on You is brilliant. I found myself completely fascinated and, actually, somewhat compromised. The writing means that the reader is placed inside Amy’s mind and that isn’t always a comfortable place to be. I had no real control over what I was feeling because Amy ensnared me completely so that I almost became her. The research that went into creating Amy must have been thoroughly assiduous and comprehensive because she is totally, totally convincing. She’s vulnerable and strong, needy and independent, strong minded and indecisive – in effect a complex, believable and terrifyingly real person.
I found Oli equally engaging. I didn’t trust him at all, but I’m not going to say whether I was right in that, as you’ll have to read Eyes on You for yourself to find out. Both Oli’s and Amy’s backgrounds are fascinating insights into the roles of nature and nurture. As their relationship develops, there is a lurking sense of unease and danger that adds to the attraction of the narrative.
In fact, whilst Eyes on You has everything a reader wants in plausible characters, a thrilling plot and some highly dramatic moments, it is also a superb exploration of theme. Adele Parks considers justice and revenge, family and parenthood, social strata and mental health so that, although Eyes on You can be read as a compelling and riveting drama, it has additional depth, interest and magnetism that make it a truly fabulous read.
In case it isn’t obvious, I thought Eyes on You was brilliant. It’s a stunning read and definitely one not to be missed.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Another solid read from Adele Parks.
At fifteen, Amy witnessed her father brutally murder his secret lover, and her testimony ultimately sealed his fate. With her father safely behind bars, Amy and her mother are left to pick up the pieces and rebuild their lives under the long shadow of a notorious crime.
Years later, while working in a restaurant, Amy meets Oliver Harrington—a man who, much like her, carries a troubled past he’d rather leave behind. Amy finds herself drawn to him on a deeply profound level, feeling an instant spark of understanding and connection. But while it has all the hallmarks of a blossoming romance, something far darker may be lurking beneath the surface. Is it true love, or the start of a dangerous obsession that will pull Amy into a web of deceit and violence? As secrets begin to unravel, she is forced to face a heart-breaking reality: where there is love, there is often betrayal.
Adele Parks always excels at building layered, complex relationships, and the dynamics in this book are delightfully uneasy. The connection between Amy and Oliver is full of tension and unspoken history, making you constantly second-guess everyone’s true motives.
As expected from such a consistent author, the writing is top-tier. Parks crafts a wonderfully gripping psychological thriller that pulls you in right from the start. The narrative maintains a strong, steady momentum that keeps you hooked as the truth looms closer.
Eyes on You is another solid, brilliantly written read from the ever-reliable Adele Parks. Filled with intriguing, uneasy character dynamics and plenty of psychological suspense, it’s a gripping tale that fans of the genre will thoroughly enjoy. A solid four-star read from me!
I would like to thank both Netgalley and HQ for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
At fifteen, Amy witnessed her father brutally murder his secret lover, and her testimony ultimately sealed his fate. With her father safely behind bars, Amy and her mother are left to pick up the pieces and rebuild their lives under the long shadow of a notorious crime.
Years later, while working in a restaurant, Amy meets Oliver Harrington—a man who, much like her, carries a troubled past he’d rather leave behind. Amy finds herself drawn to him on a deeply profound level, feeling an instant spark of understanding and connection. But while it has all the hallmarks of a blossoming romance, something far darker may be lurking beneath the surface. Is it true love, or the start of a dangerous obsession that will pull Amy into a web of deceit and violence? As secrets begin to unravel, she is forced to face a heart-breaking reality: where there is love, there is often betrayal.
Adele Parks always excels at building layered, complex relationships, and the dynamics in this book are delightfully uneasy. The connection between Amy and Oliver is full of tension and unspoken history, making you constantly second-guess everyone’s true motives.
As expected from such a consistent author, the writing is top-tier. Parks crafts a wonderfully gripping psychological thriller that pulls you in right from the start. The narrative maintains a strong, steady momentum that keeps you hooked as the truth looms closer.
Eyes on You is another solid, brilliantly written read from the ever-reliable Adele Parks. Filled with intriguing, uneasy character dynamics and plenty of psychological suspense, it’s a gripping tale that fans of the genre will thoroughly enjoy. A solid four-star read from me!
I would like to thank both Netgalley and HQ for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
August 16, 2026
At fifteen, Amy witnessed her father brutally murder his secret lover. Her testimony sealed her father’s fate. With him in prison, Amy and her mother must rebuild their lives in the shadow of a notorious crime. Years later, Oliver Harrington walks into the restaurant where Amy works. Just like Amy, Oliver has a past he’d rather forget. Amy is drawn to him at a profound level; they feel a connection, an understanding… This seems a lot like love, but does it hide something darker – an obsession that could lead Amy into a web of deception and violence she thought she’d escaped? As the truth looms ever closer, Amy must confront a harsh reality: where there is love, there is often betrayal.
It’s safe to say Adele has done it again, albeit with a much darker story than we are usually used to with her writing.
Right from the beginning the tension and intrigue is evident, the differing chapters providing insight into the present day, merged in with flashbacks for several different characters. It sounds complicated but it is flawlessly executed so there is never any confusion as to the character outlook and the timeframe in question.
It is a slow-burn start, the reader building up their impression of main character Amy before the second half of the book picks up the pace as secrets are revealed and we approach the climatic conclusion. I specifically enjoyed that the book opened on the ending, so to speak, which meant you knew what happened to an extent, but the journey to find out more was definitely an interesting one!
The ending might not be exactly what you expect, the build up really does make you think a little bit more is coming but nonetheless the concluding chapters do tie up all the loose ends. A very clever book that I throughly enjoyed and would definitely recommend, especially if you enjoy Adele’s writing.
It’s safe to say Adele has done it again, albeit with a much darker story than we are usually used to with her writing.
Right from the beginning the tension and intrigue is evident, the differing chapters providing insight into the present day, merged in with flashbacks for several different characters. It sounds complicated but it is flawlessly executed so there is never any confusion as to the character outlook and the timeframe in question.
It is a slow-burn start, the reader building up their impression of main character Amy before the second half of the book picks up the pace as secrets are revealed and we approach the climatic conclusion. I specifically enjoyed that the book opened on the ending, so to speak, which meant you knew what happened to an extent, but the journey to find out more was definitely an interesting one!
The ending might not be exactly what you expect, the build up really does make you think a little bit more is coming but nonetheless the concluding chapters do tie up all the loose ends. A very clever book that I throughly enjoyed and would definitely recommend, especially if you enjoy Adele’s writing.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
At fifteen, Amy witnessed her father brutally murdering his secret lover. Her testimony sealed his fate and with him in prison, the family must rebuild their lives. Years later, Oliver walks into the restaurant where Amy works. Just like Amy, he has a past he wants to forget. Amy is drawn to him and they feel a connection between them, which feels like love, but could hide something darker - an obsession that could lead Amy into a web of deception and violence she thought she had escaped. Amy must confront that where there is love there is often betrayal.
I was looking forward to reading this one, being drawn to the synopsis and bold, eye-catching cover. I have previously read another book by this author that I enjoyed, so was hoping this would be another entertaining domestic thriller. I found this was another well written, compelling read, however I didn’t enjoy it as much as her previous book. My main issue was the pacing, as I found the first half very slow, where I struggled to keep engaged in the story and it felt more like a family drama than a thriller. Saying that, the pacing improved towards the end and I did enjoy the conclusion.
I found there were some good twists and turns, while I also enjoyed never quite trusting the characters and having a feeling that something wasn’t quite right. Although I enjoyed discovering the character’s dynamics, I struggled to connect to them at a deeper level. Despite these issues, this was still a solid read and would be good for those looking for a slow burn, well plotted story, which comes together in a satisfying way. I would still be interested in reading more by this author. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this copy in return for an honest review.
I was looking forward to reading this one, being drawn to the synopsis and bold, eye-catching cover. I have previously read another book by this author that I enjoyed, so was hoping this would be another entertaining domestic thriller. I found this was another well written, compelling read, however I didn’t enjoy it as much as her previous book. My main issue was the pacing, as I found the first half very slow, where I struggled to keep engaged in the story and it felt more like a family drama than a thriller. Saying that, the pacing improved towards the end and I did enjoy the conclusion.
I found there were some good twists and turns, while I also enjoyed never quite trusting the characters and having a feeling that something wasn’t quite right. Although I enjoyed discovering the character’s dynamics, I struggled to connect to them at a deeper level. Despite these issues, this was still a solid read and would be good for those looking for a slow burn, well plotted story, which comes together in a satisfying way. I would still be interested in reading more by this author. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this copy in return for an honest review.
September 20, 2026
Amy keeps everyone at arm's length because of her traumatic past. When she meets Oliver, she's immediately attracted to him, but he seems determined to take things extremely slowly. Past and present collide in a chilling way when she discovers his true identity.
WOW! What a story. Eyes On You by Adele Parks is one of those stories that has you gripped from the very beginning and keeps you engrossed throughout. The dramatic opening, one of violence and mystery, fills you with intrigue and sets the tone for an exceptionally twisty thriller.
Amy isn't a likeable character, but this is understandable when we piece together her past. As a teenager, she witnessed her father bludgeon his mistress to death and had to testify at his trial. Since then, she has been in self-destruct mode. When she meets Oliver, she feels different; there's a definite connection.
The narrative isn't linear, which really adds to the mystery. We have glimpses of the build-up to the murder, mixed with the growing relationship between Amy and Oliver. Intertwined with all of this are current-day events, events which seem as shocking and bloody as the original murder. Delivering morsels of information in this way kept the pace relentless, and had me desperate to know how everything fitted together. I was convinced I knew where the story was heading, but I was so wrong. The conclusion had me on the edge of my seat, and was one I certainly didn't see coming.
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WOW! What a story. Eyes On You by Adele Parks is one of those stories that has you gripped from the very beginning and keeps you engrossed throughout. The dramatic opening, one of violence and mystery, fills you with intrigue and sets the tone for an exceptionally twisty thriller.
Amy isn't a likeable character, but this is understandable when we piece together her past. As a teenager, she witnessed her father bludgeon his mistress to death and had to testify at his trial. Since then, she has been in self-destruct mode. When she meets Oliver, she feels different; there's a definite connection.
The narrative isn't linear, which really adds to the mystery. We have glimpses of the build-up to the murder, mixed with the growing relationship between Amy and Oliver. Intertwined with all of this are current-day events, events which seem as shocking and bloody as the original murder. Delivering morsels of information in this way kept the pace relentless, and had me desperate to know how everything fitted together. I was convinced I knew where the story was heading, but I was so wrong. The conclusion had me on the edge of my seat, and was one I certainly didn't see coming.
If you enjoyed my review please check out my book blog, Reading For Leisure
https://readingforleisure.blogspot.com/
or follow me on:-
Twitter; @Debbie_Hart_UK
Instagram; @reading_for_leisure_blog
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