The Ex by Alex Sinclair
published 6 May 2025
PUBLISHER: Joffe Books
FOMAT: Digital (via NetGalley)
PAGES: 318
ISBN: 9781805730835
This review is provided as part of the Virtual Book Tour hosted by Zooloo’s Book Tours which runs 6 – 12 May 2025. Follow along, using the links provided on the Schedule
Thank you to the author Alex Sinclair, publisher Joffe Books, NetGalley and, of course Zooloo’s Book Tours for including me on this book tour and introducing me to this author and this griping read.
About the Book
About the Author … Alex Sinclair
Alex Sinclair is a psychological thriller author from a quiet town near Melbourne, Australia.
When he’s not spending time with his wife and two kids, Alex can be found writing fast-paced, twist-filled stories that keep readers hooked and on edge. A fan of domestic and psychological thrillers, he’s passionate about creating gripping tales that leave readers questioning what’s real until the very last page.
Alex Sinclair has a website alexsinclairwrites.com
and can be found on Facebook
My review
If you’re a fan of twisty, obsession-fuelled psychological thrillers, The Ex delivers plenty of tension and unease. The setup had me instantly intrigued—a woman moves in next door to a couple who seem to have it all. But behind those perfect closed doors? Secrets are simmering… and someone wants the past back.
Bianca and Jack were college sweethearts, now married with two young children and a seemingly idyllic life. But when a new neighbour moves in next door, everything starts to unravel. This neighbour knows Jack and Bianca. Knew them a long time ago. And she’s not just there to borrow a cup of sugar.
The story alternates between Bianca’s perspective and a second, unnamed narrator. At first, it seems obvious that the second voice belongs to Nicole, the new neighbour—but as past and present begin to collide, that certainty begins to crack. Someone else may be hiding in plain sight, and the reveal is cleverly done.
I didn’t quite connect with Bianca as a character—she’s keeping things from her husband right from the start, and that made it difficult to fully root for her. I also worked out the twist a little early, but that didn’t take away from the well-paced structure and sense of creeping tension throughout.
The Ex is a compelling domestic thriller with strong writing, layered misdirection, and a narrative that will keep you questioning everything. Perfect for readers who love suspense, secrets, and that feeling of not knowing who to trust.
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