Review of Envy by Amanda Robson

 I received a copy of this title via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

An unsettling, claustrophobic thriller about jealousy, greed and desire.

Erica has always wanted to be exactly like her neighbour, Faye: beautiful, thin, and a mother. But Faye’s life isn’t as perfect as it seems – she has a terrible secret, and slowly but surely, it is threatening to destroy her and everything she holds dear.


When Faye’s daughter Tamsin goes missing after school, the police turn to Erica. But is Erica the only one who has been enviously watching Faye? Or is there another threat hiding in the shadows…?

My Review:

5 Stars

Absolutely nothing better than a good suburban thriller. This genre continues to be one of my favorites at the moment. I love seeing how each other spins stories of bored housewives, secretive husbands and children that sometimes scare the crap out of me. This book was a good addition to my archive. 

A lot of people want what someone else has. Be it a purse, car or even significant other. Honestly not one person isn't guilty of this at least one time in their life. That's exactly how Erica is. 

She sees a life that has been out of reach when she starts watching Faye. A life that she desperately ones, but is unable to obtain. A life that will be disrupted when Faye's daughter goes missing and turns Erica's reality upside down. 

A gripping and suspenseful story.