This was a thriller that I couldn't put down. I read thrillers in spurts and many of them become predictable. Lock Every Door kept me engaged and on the edge of my seat the entire time. This was my first Riley Sager book, but I cannot wait to read more!

I've now read every book by this author and have liked all of them! Sager writes twisty, suspenseful, thrillers that keep me guessing. I will continue to read all of Riley Sager's books as they publish, due to the ability to keep me guessing, engaged, and loving each book. This book was a fast, must read!

I couldn’t put this one down. I was so intrigued on what was going on in the Bartholomew and stayed up way too late to finish this book. The plot was very interesting and I was fully engrossed with Jules trying to solve the mystery that was going on. I loved that I couldn’t figure out what was truly going on even though I had a few theories. I was completely shocked with the whole supernatural aspect of this book, but I think Riley Sager did an excellent job making it all seem very realistic.

This was AMAZING. I loved the creepy setting, the suspense, the mystery. I loved that things felt paranormal, but had reasonable explanations. I love Riley's writing style, and went and bought his other books right away so I could read them all. This was one of my favorite books of 2019!

It's been a while since I've read a thriller and Lock Every Door was just the change of pace I was looking for. I love a NYC setting and enjoyed the allure of The Bartholemew, which itself was a character. Where I usually have a hard time with thrillers is in the believability of the actions of the characters. I have a hard time believing the precarioius situations that the characters can get themselves in. Getting to know Jules Larsen and her background and desperate situation helped to make her predicament more believable. I was able to put myself in the mind frame of a young, desperate 20-something and better understood her motivation for the decisions she made. Though there were times in the book where I certainly would have run very fast and very far away had I been Jules, there was just enough to keep me guessing and stay engaged. The build up to the end felt a little too long and drawn out. If there isn't enough action, I tend to lose patience with thrillers and want to jump to the end. I really wanted to know where this was going and was losing some patience, but in the end the twist was worth it. I was surprised and appreciated the moral questions posed at the end. This was a fast and entertaining read and suggest picking it up if you need a change of pace. 3.5 stars rounded up.

I’ve been waiting and waiting to read Riley Sager’s new book! One of my favorite authors in the thriller genre. Lock Every Door creates a growing creepiness and kept pulling me in. The building is a character of its own and seems to have a mind of its own. Lots of twists and turns and “wait..what?” One of my favorite Riley Sager books 90% of the way through, but I felt like the end missed the mark a bit for me. Overall, I enjoyed it and will keep reading this author!

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Thank you to the publisher for this ARC. I have read past Riley Sager books and this one was good, but not my favorite of her titles. This was harder to believe than the other titles and I was less invested in the main character. However, I did not guess the ending and believed it was going to be a cult. It was a bit like the story line from the TV show Riverdale, so I believe that is where I was disappointed. Overall good, and readers of hers will enjoy it, but probably not remember it later.

The rules are simple. No visitors. No nights spent away from the apartment. No talking to the other residents, unless they speak to you first.

Jules Larsen’s new job may come with a strict set of rules, but the rewards are high. She is being paid as an apartment sitter in one of Manhattan’s more high-profile and mysterious buildings, the Bartholomew. Jules has nothing to lose and $12,000 to gain. Recently left broken hearted and without a job, Jules believes she has found the perfect opportunity to change her life. So what if she can’t talk to anyone who lives in the same building as her?

When Jules meets Ingrid, a fellow apartment sitter, she starts to learn that the Bartholomew has a dark past, which might just be linked to a series of odd events happening in present day. Beneath the glitz and glam is a dark truth that leads to Ingrid disappearing. As Jules digs for the truth, she starts to find that Ingrid isn’t the only apartment sitter to have vanished in the night.

Riley Sager has done it again! Sager is easily one of my favorite authors and his books are auto-buys for me. I put off reading LOCK EVERY DOOR because I didn’t want to be left without something to read by him. There were so many wonderful reviews about this book that I decided to prioritize it as one of my final backlist reads for 2019.

LOCK EVERY DOOR is incredibly reminiscent of Ira Levin’s ROSEMARY’S BABY, which some of you may remember I just read a few months ago. There’s no denial in this by Sager, as he even dedicated his book to Levin. I assure you that Sager is not ripping off an original, but has created something new and modern, with a huge nod to a literary great!

Instantly the reader is swept away to the world of the Bartholomew. Can you imagine living in one of the most prestigious buildings in New York City? Would you agree to the weird rules? I think I would have a hard time signing my name to the dotted line on this agreement, but perhaps if I was in Jules’ situation I wouldn’t hesitate. Being desperate for a change and ready for anything can lead people to agree to things you never thought you would.

Sager does a wonderful job of drawing the reader into this story with not only the lore and backstory to the Bartholomew, but with a main character who is extremely relatable. I couldn’t help but like Jules. She is one of those genuinely nice people who has unfortunately been recently burned. You immediately want this to work for her and immediately know things are going to go south. It’s like a car crash that you can’t look away from. A slow destruction into crazy town that you’re signing up to watch unfold in front of your eyes. I don’t want to talk too much about plot details because you need to just dive into this story. If you don’t already own a copy of this book, head to your local bookstore or wherever you buy books and snag one today!

Riley Sager is the master of the thriller genre. I haven't read a single book by him that I haven't given 5 stars to! Lock Every Door is another masterpiece that will have you turning the pages and screaming, "WHAT JUST HAPPENED?!" There are so many mysteries within this story and the way that everything unfolds is just so well done and by the end, your head will be spinning and you'll be begging for more from Riley Sager!

This book bordered on horror for me; way scarier than I anticipated! The plot reminded me thoroughly of the movie "Get Out", but rather than dealing with matters of race, with matters of class. Because of that, I felt like the book was a bit of a rip off of, an unoriginal plot at best.

Yet again Mr. Riley Sager has blown my mind away by his brilliant writing!! I’ve read his previous two novels and they are my favorite reads.

There is nothing more amazing than getting paid for apartment sitting. But is it worth your life???

Jules is in desperate need for a job and money and after heartbreak she just wants to start over. But everything doesn’t seem all great at the Bartholomew. Little does she know that she’ll have to escape a dream apartment that has quickly turned into a nightmare.

Riley Sager is the pseudonym adopted by Todd Ritter, the journalist, editor and graphic designer turned author of two previous bestsellers, Final Girls and The Last Time I Lied. With Lock Every Door, Sager further cements his reputation for delivering character-driven mysteries that move at a rapid-fire pace and deliver jaw-dropping conclusions in spite of the numerous clues contained in his prose.

Jules is an immediately sympathetic protagonist. At the story opens, she has been laid off from her mediocre, uninspiring job and broken up with her two-timing boyfriend. She is sleeping on her best friend Chloe's couch and having no luck finding another job. But she notes an advertisement for a an apartment sitter -- a three-month assignment in the Bartholomew, an iconic building in the heart of Manhattan with panoramic views of Central Park and a murky history of tragedy. The old building features numerous gargoyles and was the setting for <em>Heart of a Dreamer</em>, the novel that Jules and her older sister, Jane, used to read together. When Jules interviews for the position, she learns she will be living in a sumptuous apartment on the twelfth floor featuring the same view that the lead character in the novel enjoyed. She is informed that the apartment's owner died recently and the building management want it occupied while the estate is sorted out. Jules finds herself "slightly breathless" as she takes in the view and the opportunity, feeling that after all she has endured, fate has somehow intervened, "even as I'm again struck by that all-consuming thought -- I do not belong here." But being paid to live in her dream apartment is an offer too tempting to turn down, even though Chloe warns her "that it's all probably too good to be true."

Sager relates the story through a first-person narrative from Jules that alternates between the present and six successive earlier days until the two timelines merge. When Jules takes up residence in the Bartholomew, she immediately encounters some of the permanent residents, including an aging former soap opera star and the grumpy and stand-offish author of Heart of a Dream. She literally collides with Ingrid, the apartment sitter in the unit directly below the one she is inhabiting, resulting in a visit to her next-door neighbor, Dr. Nike, a surgeon. He's attractive, reassuring, and well-acquainted with the building, revealing that his great-grandparents were the original owners of the apartment in which he resides. That apartment boasts an odd painting of a snake in the shape of a figure eight biting its own tale -- an ouroboros. But Jules is attracted to Nick and trusts him.

When Ingrid begins sending messages to Jules via the dumbwaiter, but suddenly disappears, Jules does not accept the explanation provided. She thought she heard a scream the prior night, and immediately ran to Ingrid's door to check on her. Ingrid's odd behavior and cryptic warning, coupled with her shocking departure, compel Jules on a search for the truth about why Ingrid left, as well as the true history of the Bartholomew. She soon discovers that Ingrid is not the only apartment sitter to have abruptly disappeared without a trace. Moreover, she learns that the building long history includes numerous tragedies, suspicious deaths, and unresolved questions about the activities of its tenants.

As Jules' quest for knowledge proceeds, Sager reveals the heartbreaking family history that inspires her. Jane, her beloved older sister, was last seen getting into a vehicle no one recognized. She never came home. Jules also lost both of her parents, their demise hastened by the loss of their oldest daughter. Jules is determined that Ingrid's story should have an ending different from Jane's. At one point, Jules also finds herself faced with a choice about her own story. She realizes that history is not doomed to repeat itself and she can make a different choice than her parents did, regardless of the eventual outcome. But she is required to summon strength and resilience that she never knew for certain she possessed.

Skillfully inserted clues, as well as misdirection feature largely in Sager's deftly-constructed thriller. He surrounds Jules with an eclectic and interesting cast of supporting players, each with his or her own backstory and motivations for participating in what is actually transpiring at the Bartholomew. Some of those characters are empathetic, even if their ethical leanings are not ambiguous.

Sager keeps readers guessing until nearly the end of the story. Once the truth is revealed, the book's pace accelerates as Jules must act quickly in order to survive. Because <em>Lock Every Door</em> features an inventive plot, along with compelling characters, it is highly entertaining. Sager delivers a satisfying, if incomplete, resolution to his riveting, Gothic mystery.

A special thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group/Dutton for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Newly heartbroken and just plain broke, Jules Larson is determined to put her past behind her and accepts a job as an apartment sitter. The famed Bartholomew is one of Manhattan's most prestigious and mysterious buildings. Assuming this responsibility means that Jules has to adhere to some very strict rules: no visitors, no nights spent away from the apartment, and no disturbing the other residents—all of which are rich or famous (or both).

One of the other apartment sitters reminds Jules of the sister she lost eight yers ago. She is drawn to Ingrid, and the two agree to meet every day for lunch. Ingrid confides in Jules that she is becoming frightened of the Bartholomew with its sinister yet mysterious history. Enamoured with the grandeur of her surroundings, Jules brushes off Ingrid's concerns as nothing more than stories. That is until Ingrid vanishes.

Jules digs deeper into the history of the Bartholomew in the hopes of finding out what happened to Ingrid. What she uncovers is astonishing—Ingrid is just one of many apartment sitters to go missing. She must figure out who the killer is and expose what is really going on at the Bartholomew before her life becomes temporary.

The gothic Bartholomew with its creepy wallpaper, dark and haunted past, and looming gargoyles was the perfect setting. Tightly plotted, Sager perfectly executes this thriller/mystery and leaves no loose ends, although some of what happens is a little far fetched.

Atmospheric, shocking, and thrilling. This was bonkers! And I mean that in the best way. I didn't fully buy in with Final Girls, and thought that The Last Time I Lied was a better effort, but Lock Every Door has solidified Sager for me as an author that I wouldn't hesitate to pick up.

A well-developed thriller that had me flipping the pages as fast as I could. I loved the gothic feel to the story while still being fresh and intrinsically modern. I don't know if that even makes sense. All I know is Sager know how to write on addictive thriller.

Yet another fantastic read from Riley Sager! I have really enjoyed all 3 of his books and he's becoming a go to thriller author for me. This one has a very classic thriller vibe that keeps you on the edge of your seat. I recommend that you don't read much about it - just jump in. I think knowing too much can ruin the reading experience. This is a compulsive, tense thriller! I definitely recommend it!

Riley Sager is rapidly becoming an automatic buy author for me. I have loved every single one of his books that I have read and Lock Every Door was no exception.

I loved how unique the premise was and how captivating the history of the apartments was written. I found myself getting the creeps while reading the novel just imagining myself in the heroine's position. It was hard to put down this book and I ended up devouring it at a fast pace.

Holy crap this book just blew my mind! I’m kinda mad at myself for just now getting to it but man am I glad I read it. This book kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time and there were so many twists and turns that I couldn’t put the book down. This was my first Sager book and now I think I need to binge the rest of is books!

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a copy of the book in exchange for a honest review.

As with all Riley Sager books, I really enjoyed Lock Every Door. It was a very quick and satisfying read, and probably my favorite out of all his books. I would definitely recommend if you are in search of a good thriller-- there's just something so easy and likable about Sager's writing style that's made each book more enjoyable than the last. Lock Every Door kept me guessing until the end, and I was not left disappointed. I took off one star for two reasons: first, after reading Sager's other book, Final Girls, I was unfortunately able to pretty confidently (and correctly) predict who the "villain" in Lock Every Door is. Second, I found Jules to be slightly whiney and forgettable (for example, I hated how she constantly complained about money).

Thank you to NetGalley for the free e-copy of this book in exchange for this review!

I had a hard getting into this one, I have loved Riley Sanger’s other books so was disappointed that this one was such a slow start and I was uninterested in what happened.

Synopsis
Jules Larson is broke. She found out that her boyfriend was cheating on her the same day she lost her job, and now she is also homeless. So, she seeks out a new job as an apartment sitter so she’ll have a place to live while she job hunts. Little does she know that the apartment is in the Bartholomew, one of New York City’s oldest and most historical buildings, and the setting of her favourite novel. When she accepts the job, the rules she is required to follow seem a little strange, but they’re paying her so much money that she doesn’t ask any questions. That is, until she starts to wonder what has happened to the other apartment sitters…

Plot
This novel has an intriguing premise. The plot is steady throughout, and as is very common in psychological thrillers these days, we’re introduced to two timelines. The present day, where Jules has awoken after a car accident in which she got into after “escaping” the Bartholomew. And one to a week or two earlier, when she first accepts the job as an apartment sitter, all bright eyed and filled with hope. While I understand that this type of storytelling is necessary for the lazy reader these days–I guess we don’t like reading something unless there’s action right away–I rarely enjoy this in novels. For Lock Every Door, most of the story is written about the events leading up to whatever frightened her so much that she didn’t obey the cardinal rule of looking both ways before crossing the street. While Sager may have been forced into this dual narrative, he does a fabulous job of not revealing too much in the present day timeline. He does this by keeping these chapters short and punchy, and they actually left me wanting more.

The twist at the end of the novel wasn’t quite as good as I was expecting. There’s a development previous to this twist, introduced as a red herring to distract from the truth, and to be honest, I would have preferred if that were the twist. However, the story is just so darn compelling, and the execution of this twist was quite well done, so I don’t mind that it’s a little far-fetched.

Characters
While the characters are engaging in this novel, I did find that they were generally quite stereotypical, and we didn’t really get that exciting moment of finding out that there’s more to someone than meets the eye (aside from the twist at the ending – being vague so I won’t spoil it for anyone!). There’s the rich former film star, the handsome, charming doctor, and the manic pixie dreamgirl, who actually gets called such in the novel. However, despite the rather two-dimensional side characters, I found that I genuinely connected with the protagonist. She was a compelling and relatable person who was just a normal woman trying to get by after losing her job, her boyfriend, and her home.

Setting
Like any good thriller set in a location of relevance to the plot, the setting is its own character. The Bartholomew has a sordid history that is gradually revealed.

Language
The prose in Sager’s writing is often what makes the book such a fantastic read. While the plot in this story wasn’t as unique as The Last Time I Lied, the writing was so beautiful that I didn’t care. I can’t wait for Sager’s next book!

I recommend this book to anyone wanting to read a psychological thriller with a Gothic feel, a relatable protagonist, and isn’t afraid to suspend their disbelief.