Watching You, by Lisa Jewell ★ ★ ★ Worth reading!

BOOK REVIEW 
[no spoilers]
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Watching You, by Lisa Jewell
★ ★ ★ Worth reading!
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Lisa Jewell is a favorite writer of mine. She has a way of vividly bringing a variety of characters and places to life in each of her stories. They seem to live beyond the pages and her books are not easily forgettable. With so many novels published (19 in the year 2021,) I appreciate how Jewell’s writing remains unique and keeps me on my toes without feeling formulaic.
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I have to say Jewell really knows how to paint a villain with words. And Watching You is no exception. There’s is something deeply dark and twisted about the villain in Watching You, even though they aren’t truly revealed until the end and the story does not center around them. The rest of her characters are equally complex and layered, from teenagers and young kids to older characters from many different backgrounds. Each one expresses their own complicated perspective and draws you deep into the story.
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In previous interviews, Jewell has explained how powerful a setting can be and her novel usually depicts a house or place that really stands out. The painted houses in this novel show just how well the author can create a sense of wonder and urgency just by choosing the right setting. I loved the posh neighborhood, Melville Heights, almost as much as I loved the house in The Family Upstairs, which is all-time my favorite Lisa Jewell book.
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The setting and the characters saved this one for me. Watching You just didn’t have the mystery that some of her other novels do and I enjoyed the characters more than the story. There was a twist, but I felt there were hints throughout, which isn’t always typical for this author. Jenna Tripp was my favorite character. She’s a loyal, caring friend and mature beyond her years. Overall, this is worth reading and fun to compare with her other novels!
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Click here to purchase Watching You, by Lisa Jewell.
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She wondered if that was how it worked, that while most women spent their lives searching for the perfect man, men sat around waiting to be chosen and then made the best of it.”
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​“Being a grown-up is not about getting married, about smart flats and reading groups; it’s about taking responsibility for your own actions and the consequences of those actions."

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