“Neighborhood drama” – I’m a sucker for these when they are well done. And Jamie Day’s The Block Party is REALLY well done! It is a fast read, there are memorable characters, and the plotting is terrific. 

The story begins at last  year’s block party and then the multiple residents/families who live on the block are introduced. There are multiple conflicts, relationships, and the murder mystery at the center of the story. As usual, I didn’t guess the ending, but I had a great time trying to figure it all out. 

I live on a cul-de-sac which has had a neighborhood block party on July 4th since the early to mid-1980s, and while our neighborhood isn’t quite as full of drama as this one, I still could relate to some of the drama. Four stars, and thanks to St. Martin’s and NetGalley for providing a copy in exchange for this honest review.