I'm a bit late on posting this, as this book came out a month ago, and we already have copies of it in our library, however, the copy I read was an ARC given to me by Netgalley in exchange for my honest review. These opinions are my own.

I'll admit I was a bit biased when I first picked up this book, and I knew I was most likely going to like it, because I've liked everything else I've ever read by Riley Sager, especially The Final Girls. So this could have easily met my expectations or it could have bombed spectacularly. Thankfully, it did not disappoint.

Jules, the main character in our story, agrees to "apartment sit" for a few months in one of Manhattan's most prominent apartment buildings, the Bartholomew. There are all sorts of weird rules, and her friend tries to tell her that it doesn't sound like a good idea, but since she is desperate for money, Jules does it anyway. While there, she meets a girl named Ingrid who abruptly disappears in the middle of the night, and pretty soon while trying to find Ingrid, she ends up having to save herself.

This book had me on the edge of my seat the entire time I was reading it. I figured out about 2/3 of the way in what was going on and who was doing what, but that didn't take away from the story, nor did it terrify me any less. I don't want to go into too much detail because this is one of those stories you have to read for yourself, but let's just say that even in my WORST nightmares, I couldn't imagine having to go through this. As always, Sager's book was an absolute ride, and I will definitely read anything and everything else he puts out.

It's been awhile since I read a good thriller and this one did not disappoint. I didn't realize what was happening until the end. I'm looking forward now to reading previous books by Riley Sager.

Blistering high heat - Heavy humid air. No I was not about to leave my cool reading nook. A comfy chair, a glass of tea and a Riley Sager mystery novel would be my beat the heat reliever.
The book begins with an introduction to Jules Larsen and her life. Jules is a young woman on her way home after losing her job. Entering her apartment, she finds her boyfriend in the arms of another girl. Heartbroken and faced with a dwindling bank account, Jules needs a break.
At this point I question myself. Is this the way to spend an afternoon? It’s still hot and I am feeling depressed about Jules. But I’ve been fortunate to have read Riley Sager’s prior novels and I can honestly say, they keep getting better. So I proceed with Lock Every Door.
Yes there is a glimmer of hope. Responding to an ad for an apartment sitter, in one of New York cities most exclusive and iconic buildings, Jules applies. The living conditions are luxurious and the pay is generous.
With the pay and the apartment are some simple rules to follow: (1) no visitors (2) no nights away from the apartment and (3) no disturbing other residents. The rules are a bit strange but this is an opportunity to get back on her feet. Jules accepts the terms and the keys to the penthouse apartment.
Ok happy time - but you know Riley Sager won’t make you wait long for the thriller to sink its claws into you. There is a missing apartment sitter. What mysteries are behind the walls of the Bartholomew? Who knows what is going on?
Lock Every Door is 368 pages of straight up thrills but heed my advice. Check the locks on all your doors before you start reading. You will breathe easier when you finish the book if you do.
I received an advance copy of this book from NetGalley. #NetGalley #LockEveryDoor #RileySager

Wow! What did I just read? This was heart pounding from the beginning. Riley Sager knows how to set mood like a master. Even when nothing was really happening, I thought something was going to happen at ANY MOMENT...like sneaking through a dark yard as a kid playing hide and seek, knowing someone was going to jump out and startle you... This is the definition of a heart pounding page turner! The story is a bit far-fetched, but it doesn't detract from the story at all.

No visitors. No nights spent away from the apartment. No disturbing the other residents, all of who are rich or famous or both. Those are the rules Jules Larsen must follow at her new job as an apartment sitter at the very prestigious Bartholomew, one of Manhattans most high profile and mysterious buildings. She's being offered $12,000 to be an apartment sitter and has no other prospects, so she takes the job even with the odd rules. Upon moving in she meets one of the other apartment sitters Ingrid and feels an instant connection to her. When Ingrid tries telling Jules about how the things aren't how they seem at the Bartholomew she brushes it off as just a ghost story and moves on, until the next day when Ingrid goes missing. As Jules goes looking into what happened to Ingrid she also discovers some secrets hidden within the building and that maybe Ingrid wasn't so far from the truth.

This was my first Riley Sager, but it definitely won't be my last. I didn't quite know what to expect when I first started this and I'll admit that I was a bit terrified from the start, but that didn't stop me from staying up late to read it. It's very well written with great attention to detail. It's fast paced and creepy with an ending I didn't see coming. I would definitely say it was one my favorites of the year and I look forward to reading more by this author.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for a review copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are my own

This one was a page-turner. Lots of weird, spooky things are going on in that big, beautiful apartment building. What secrets are within its walls? Where are these girls disappearing to and why is it happening? Oh, the suspense! Loved the gargoyle. Another well-written, engrossing read from Riley Sager. I can't wait for more!

AMAZING, as expected. I have loved and recommended both of Riley Sager's books to many, many people because they appeal across genres in my opinion. This one will follow suit. Haunted house mysteries are a personal fave, so it was perfect.

The Bartholomew, an historic, century old apartment building in Manhattan that is covered in gargoyles and filled with secrets. Sager uses creepy NYC history to tell the story of a down on her luck girl, who get's caught up in web of secrets and darkness. Full of likable characters, relatable dialog and WAY out of left field be finale twisty reveal. It's a great book to find your self reading way past bedtime. I will recommend it to patron who are a fan of contemporary fiction, horror and suspense.

No visitors. No nights spent away from the apartment. No disturbing the other residents, all of whom are rich or famous or both. These are the only rules for Jules Larsen's new job as an apartment sitter at the Bartholomew, one of Manhattan's most high-profile and mysterious buildings. Recently heartbroken and just plain broke, Jules is taken in by the splendor of her surroundings and accepts the terms, ready to leave her past life behind. However, things aren't always what they seem and The Bartholomew has a dark history that it hope to keep secret. review: I have really enjoyed Riley Sager's other books The Final Girls and The Last Time I Lied, so I was looking forward to this one. The premise of this book had me hooked from the start - the idea of The Bartholomew and all of its secrets to the apartment sitters residing in the building with Jules. I did feel like this one was a bit slow at times and I kept wondering when the twist was coming. That said, the book kept me turning the pages & I was surprised with the twist came. I enjoyed the cast of unreliable characters and the creepy, gothic vibes that The Bartholomew provided. I'm not sure I enjoyed the ending, but overall it was a good read! rating: 4 out of 5 ⭐️

There is a lesson to be learned here – if it seems too good to be true, it probably is! Jules’ good friend Chloe tries to warn her of this when she gets the ridiculously high-paying (for almost no work) job apartment sitting in the exclusive Bartholomew building. Desperate to earn money, however, Jules refuses to listen to reason.

Lock Every Door is a nail-biting, edge-of-your-seat, what-is-going-on-here thriller. Every time I thought I had some idea about what was happening at the Bartholomew, something would happen to prove me wrong and I was completely surprised to learn the truth. Jules was a believable, likable heroine which made me more concerned for her safety and made it harder to put the book down. I never knew who she should trust (and neither did Jules) or what was coming next, and I loved every minute of it.

Riley Sager has become one of those auto-read authors for me because of Final Girls. Lock Every Door is a must-read for any and all mystery/thriller fans. While deemed as the best beach read for 2019, this is a best read ANY time.

Did I enjoy this book? I read The Last Time I Lied by this author and really enjoyed it, so I jumped at the chance to read Lock Every Door. This book has a very slow buildup, so I was hoping for a huge payoff at the end. I’m not completely sure how I feel about the ending. I wanted there to be more twists to the plot, something to keep me guessing a little more. One of the reasons why I enjoy this author is because I never see the ending of the book coming. You might know who the bad guy is (a little more misdirection here would be great!), but you have NO IDEA what the final twist in the plot is going to be. I couldn’t put this book down, and I was certainly not disappointed in it.

Would I recommend it? I would absolutely recommend this book. Riley Sager is an author I will definitely be watching.

4.5 stars - Let’s just say the title is very fitting!

First off, the first thing I loved was the creepy gothic feel to it, there is nothing I love more than a mystery in an old gothic mansion! Right at the beginning, I was intrigued! Jules gets paid a huge sum of money to live in the Bartholomew, the most prestigious apartment building in New York…very creative premise! I really loved Jules character, she has been through so much in her life but here she is still standing trying to make a better life for herself. I admire those kinds of characters!

Additionally, the story went in a completely different way than I was originally expected! The story was very unpredictable and very well executed. We all know that Riley Sager is an amazing writer, however, he excels at keeping an intense, edge of your seat, atmosphere all throughout his novels!

I’m being picky here, but the only reason why this is a 4.5 star read for me, is because there was one little thread of the story that was left dangling, and I would have liked the thread to be tightened into a nice little bow. Otherwise, the story was very creative and I loved every nail-biting moment of it!

Absolutely NOT the book to be reading while apartment hunting.... Jules thinks she’s hit the jackpot by falling into an apartment sitting job. BUT... rigid rules (no guests, no nights away), combine with a haunting past of the magnificent old building, cue in the gargoyle statue for a perfect image, leads Jules into the buildings cursed? Haunted? Troubled past. Loved this fast paced thriller. Kept me wondering until the very end.

Thank you to NetGalley and Dutton for providing an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

After hearing a great deal about Riley Sager's previous works, his books were on my radar. I could not turn down the opportunity to check out this new novel, especially after taking a peek at the synopsis.

Jules is down on her luck. In one fell swoop, she is let go from her administrative assistant position and catches her live-in boyfriend cheating on her. Now jobless and homeless, Jules is far from the dreams of her childhood. She used to imagine living that glamorous NYC lifestyle, complete with an apartment in the infamous Bartholomew building - just like the character in her favorite book.

In a surprising turn of events, Jules is presented with the opportunity to apartment sit a newly vacant unit in the Bartholomew and get paid an astounding $12,000 to do so. The only rules: no visitors, no nights spent away from the apartment, and no bothering the "real" residents. Jules's situation is desperate, and this offer seems simultaneously too good to be true and too good to pass up.

Jules is soon living the high life in her gothic dream home. She even meets the reclusive author of the novel that ignited her love for the Bartholomew. Unfortunately, Jules's past haunts her. As we delve deeper into the tragedies of her family, Jules begins to dig into the sordid past of the Bartholomew. As lovely as it all seems, Jules can't help but feel something is off. When her new friend and fellow apartment sitter Ingrid disappears, the pieces come together insidiously.

This book had me hooked from chapter one. I love that Sager adopted a bit of a nonlinear narrative to keep the reader on edge. I found some parts to be predictable, but the last third was fast-paced and shocking. I also felt that Sager's exploration of Jules's backstory made all the difference when it came to establishing stakes. I only wanted the best for Jules, and boy did this rip my heart to shreds. I will definitely be picking up Sager's other novels.

Riley Sager has become a “must read” author as his thrillers are always written with excellent pacing, good character development and some great twists & turns. “Lock Every Door” is no exception. Hooked from the very page, I was immediately curious about the secrets within the gothically gargoyled Bartholomew building and impending danger for main character Jules.

Horror fans will likely get a delicious Rosemarys Baby vibe within the first few chapters but don’t let that fool you you. This book had many layers and the plot is certain to take readers on a wild ride.

Riley Sager is an auto-buy author for me. I love his fast-paced and addicting reads and Lock Every Door was no exception. I really enjoyed this one. Having this book to read made me look forward to late night baby feedings, as well as making them creepier. 😂 I definitely will recommend this one to all thriller lovers!

Wow! Loved this! Super creepy and not at all what I thought this was going to be! Definitely recommend.

Another great book from Riley Sager. I was not disappointed in the book however, I do wish the ending was a little different. The characters were well written and like-able. I can’t wait for more from the author.

At first, Lock Every Door seemed to check off all my thriller boxes: creepy hotel! Down-on-her-luck character! Things that go bump in the night! And although I love a twisty story, the twist in this one just bummed me out. Ruth Ware lied to us when she compared this book to Rosemary’s Baby. This ain’t it.

Jules Larsen is recently out of a boyfriend and out of a job. So it’s just her luck when she finds an online ad for an apartment sitter at the Bartholomew, a historic Manhattan hotel with a seemingly mythological past. Although the job has oddly strict rules—no nights away from the apartment, no visitors, and no disrupting the permanent residents—Jules doesn’t care. It’s the easiest money she’ll ever make and she can’t afford to be picky.

Jules soon becomes friends with fellow apartment sitter and free spirit Ingrid. But they don’t have much time to get to know each other before Ingrid disappears in the middle of the night. Jules is immediately suspicious, especially since she’s convinced she heard a scream just before Ingrid disappeared. Combine this with a set of clues left behind for Jules to discover, and she quickly realizes that the Bartholomew is more than a landmark: it’s a house of horrors.

I wanted to like this book so much, especially after hearing rave reviews about it. Unfortunately, it didn’t work for me. The majority of the book was eerie enough to keep me guessing. The twist, however, was a major disappointment. Honestly, it left me bummed out more than anything else.

I didn’t love Final Girls by this author and after reading Lock Every Door, I think this author just isn’t for me. I wouldn’t recommend this for thriller fans, as the reveal is quite a letdown after such a creepy, initially promising buildup.