I the first 90% of this book, and was totally on board with it up until the ending- which seemed pretty unbelievable to me- but overall a good, quick, suspenseful read. I read The Last Time I Lied with my IRL book club over the summer and loved it, so looking forward to reading more Riley Sager!
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This book, just like Sager's previous two, was absolutely amazing. It gripped me from the very first page and held my attention. The story is so twisty and suspenseful that I couldn't get enough. I cannot wait until his next book is released and I honestly expect his books to eventually be turned into movie. They're that good.

Riley Sager has written another fun and twisty mystery with his latest, "Lock Every Door".

The Bartholomew in New York City is a beautiful landmark building overlooking Central Park. It is a dream address with gorgeously-appointed apartments and breathtaking views. When down-on-her-luck Jules finds an opportunity to apartment-sit there, and get paid to do it, she can't believe her luck. But is it too good to be true?

"Lock Every Door" is a creepy, gothic, page-turner. This is the kind of book to keep you up late at night, wondering what frights await just around the corner. The setting is an important part of this book, and it is very well done here, with plenty of detail about The Bartholomew and its past.

This is the third book I have read by Sager, and I have never been disappointed. I will keep reading and recommending his books, and eagerly anticipating the next one.

Riley Sager has quickly become my favorite thriller author with his three novels. He knows how to write a twist, yet also crafts layered characters the reader comes to care about, which is often rare to find in the thriller genre. I constantly read Goosebumps by R.L. Stine as a kid, and Sager scratches that itch for fun, creepy, and mysterious tales now as an adult. I can’t wait to see what he comes up with next! It’s sure to be good.

I'm not new to Riley Sager's writing, but his stories just keep getting better. Thrillers are such quick reads for me 'cause when they're good, I can't put them down and have to rush to the finish - and LOCK EVERY DOOR follows that same format. The story of a girl who is offered to apartment sit a fancy Manhattan complex - with secrets - is excellently paced. I loved the creepy vibes I got from some of the descriptions, and the ending completely blew me away!

‘LOCK EVERY DOOR’ starts with twenty five-year old Jules experiencing some kind of emergency and frantic that she not return to the Bartholomew.

We then transition to six days earlier to when she first is shown the huge, exclusive, and very private apartment inside that very building that she will end up living in, as an apartment-sitter, and being PAID to do so. For someone who was basically homeless, jobless, and penniless when you compare her to the residents of the opulent Bartholomew, this seems too good to be true. Usually when you suspect that’s the case, you’re probably right.

Jules Larsen is relatable to anyone who has been in a position where they would consider taking on the responsibility of apartment-sitting in exchange for having contact with the outside world; just having a decent place to live can be a great motivator in these times so I found myself completely understanding why Jules would do this. Shedding her old life and being willing to try something new feels hopeful but a bit naive, but blameless. It would probably be pretty bloody hard to resist living in a huge apartment in one of the oldest buildings in Manhattan overlooking Central Park, no matter the circumstances (or gargoyles outside your window). Cutting yourself from the real world, except for access to the internet, when things go badly feels so 2019.

Sager moves on from setting the stage for Jules’ exciting new chapter to presenting the reader with a cast of characters, all with unforgettable personalities and quirks. The Bartholomew itself is an undeniable presence as well, with its dumbwaiters, patterned wallpaper, old-fashioned elevators, iron floor vents, spiral staircases, and complete with front doorman, and it’s hard not to picture the infamous Dakota building in New York City (which inspired Sager, and is where ‘Rosemary’s Baby’ was filmed). Such a building seems like it would be a marvel, as well as terrifying.

The building changes from being a refuge and a place that fascinates, to somewhere that Jules feels trapped, and the other occupants either end up missing or are acting strangely. Her isolation suddenly becomes suffocating, she realizes she must discover the truth, uncover the secrets of the Bartholomew, and fight like a ‘final girl’ to get herself out. Like Rosemary, she experiences moments of clarity interspersed with those abject fear, and sometimes has to question her own sanity because of the environment she is in.

There is real genius to creating a quiet atmosphere of dread that can felt on every page, one of panic, suffocation and confusion, and it’s why this psychological thriller is perfect horror. When the real world takes away your safety nets, it can be terrifying, and this book made me think about that, maybe because I’m going through similar things right now; as humans, we need basics like a home, food, as well as connection to others. When the rug is pulled out from underneath you, it really can be terrifying. You don’t have to have someone chasing you with a knife for you to want to scream and cry and run.

‘LOCK EVERY DOOR’ is quite unlike his other two books, this time paying distinct homage to an iconic horror story, but needless to say, this is trademark Sager. He has a distinct voice that makes you want to devour his books in one sitting, and unlike when I read his first book and was encouraging fellow readers to pick it up, having not heard of him yet, I’m sure this one will fly off the shelves. Plus it’s pink and black, so it’s utterly perfect, you can’t miss it.

Ugh this is a hard review to write, I had such high expectations for this and I was unfortunately disappointed. Riley Sanger’s Previous two books were two of my favorites, this one not so much. While it was creepy in parts it just fell a little short. It reminded me so much of “Rosemary’s Baby“. I even liked the main female protagonist in the story. I still cannot put my finger on what didn’t work for me with this one and I waited so long to write my review, because I thought it would come to me but it hasn’t. I do have to say the ending saved this book for me a little, I thought it was taking a certain direction and I was not wanting that at all! So I am just going to chalk it up to this one not being for me and I’m going to be looking forward to the next one from Mr. Sager!

*** I received a complementary copy of this book, the opinions are my own ***

Ohhh Sager, how I love these. This book was the creepy apartment sitting job I never knew I needed. It kept me guessing and had such a great atmosphere and tone.

I loved this book! EVERYTHING about it! Not only was it a page turning thriller, the character development, setting and plot were absolutely amazing! So many times throughout the novel I thought I had it figured out, I thought the pieces were in place, and long and behold another twist to make me think differently! Never ever ever would I have thought that the Bartholomew would have turned out to be the building it was, the tenants involved the way they were, and the storyline as sick and twisted as one might have thought! Brilliant!!!!!

A fast-paced thriller, "Lock Every Door" is set in the iconic hotel "The Bartholomew" in New York City. In a desperate attempt to climb out of a financial hole, Jules accepts an apartment sitting jobs that seems too good to be true. What follows is her discovery of the Bartholomew's dangerous past and even scarier residents. In an effort to keep the secrets hidden, people keep disappearing, and Jules is determined to get to the bottom of it. "Lock Every Door" had me reading feverishly to discover not only who did it, but why.

I like Riley Sager's books a lot but this one did not work for me at all. I think that the idea is interesting but it just isn't pulled off in even a remotely satisfying way. It doesn't help that the writing is not as polished as it could be.

This was a quick and creepy read! The thought that this is something that could possibly be going on in real life makes it creepy.

Very engaging! This is the type of thriller that I love! It is creepy, haunting, and all the magnificent things that make me come begging back for all of Riley Sager's books!

O.M.G this book has kept me up all night, and it was so worth it! I've read and loved everything by Riley Sager, and honestly now he is just showing off! The book is delicious from beginning to end, Jules is a young girl struggling to make ends meet after the tragic death of her parents. She takes a dream job house sitting an extravagant apartment and getting paid a large amount of money to do so. Although the job seems dreamy, it comes with many restrictions, some which seem ridiculous. This book will have you thinking that you have figured out what's going on every other chapter, it will take you on an addictive roller-coaster ride and at the end you will be shocked at what has been going on at the Bartholomew. I won't give any spoilers because I want you all to enjoy it as much as I did! Riley Sager is a genius, and I'm addicted to his writing, ! Loved everything about it, 5/5. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me a copy of this fun suspenseful thriller!

This is a contemporary thriller with an old timey feel. It's modern yet reminiscent of Agatha Christie and the vintage "who done it" trope. Sager did a wonderful job merging the two styles to create a unique mystery that had me enthralled from the first sentence to the last!

I love the creepy vibe of this book that hits the reader from the start. From the moment Jules learns about the apartment sitting gig, I was thinking "Okay this is a bad deal, she shouldn't do it." Yet it's not one of those novels where the protagonist makes stupid choices and you hate her for it. Jules is desperate, lonely, and totally relatable. Even if the reader wouldn't have made the exact same choices Jules did, you can understand where she's coming from.

It's a fast paced story with straight forward writing. The scenery is described wonderfully and adds to the atmosphere. There are so many unique, quirky characters, I enjoyed guessing what each one might be up to in secret.

I highly recommend this book for readers of thrillers and mysteries. It would be a perfect vacation/travel read.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me a copy of this fun suspense thriller! It was creepy, especially the last few chapters, yet fun in a way that you feel like you get to know young Jules, the main character, and other apartment sitters like Ingrid.

It's a clever plot, enticing the "without" to have a slice of what it's like to live in the ultra-posh Bartholomew...which, you know, is not going to be as fantastic as they think.

The plot really kept me guessing, since there were so many possible suspects, thanks to the large cast of characters who lived full-time at the Bartholomew. I especially liked the ending. Go Jules!

I know...I am really late to the party on this one. Better late than never right?! What in the actual hell is going on at The Bartholomew? For the next 3 months this is home.........12A...home, hell, you decide!

Seriously, people there is some crazy stuff going on here. This was my second book by Sager (Final Girls is here begging to be read) and he is a master of atmospheric writing. Last time he took me to camp but this time we were on a dream trip to Manhattan! Not only Manhattan but the most prestigious building in the city- The Bartholomew.

I don't really know how to explain it, but this book really creeped me out. It was the perfect kick off for October for me as it just "felt" like a fall read. I can honestly say I had a feeling of anxiety the entire time I was reading this - it was like I was waiting for the other shoe to drop..and then it did. What a weird, twisted ending! Good thing I like weird and twisted endings! I was a very happy reader as I closed up this book. Enough about me, let's get on to this book!

Jules Larsen is having a bad week. She found out her live in boyfriend is cheating on her, she lost her job and she essentially had to move out of her apartment. So how lucky was it when she stumbled on an ad for an apartment sitter in Manhattan? What a lucky girl she is........until she is not....well I have heard of money making the world go around but wow! Wait until you meet the likes of the residents of The Bartholomew. It is almost like you need to be born into that building. It is so prestigious that it is hard to even buy an apartment there, it usually needs to be "willed" to you.

As Jules starts to feel isolated by the "rules" of the building- no visitors, no nights spent away from the building. She finds herself looking to the fellow residents for some human interaction. Good thing she has a gorgeous, friendly doctor living right next door. Is it just the isolation that is getting to her and she is slowly losing it? Or are the rumors true? Perhaps Jules will never get to leave?


I loved so much about this book...but especially the history of The Bartholomew had me riveted. It had a gothic feel and I wondered what kind of dark creepy stuff had really taken place between those walls. Were the residents just private because they were rich and entitled? Sooooo creepy but the details drew me in and would not let go. I never in a million years would have foreseen the ending of this book. Some things you can't keep out, even if you do lock every door!

Disappointing but readable.

I LOVED Riley Sager's second book, The Last Time I Lied. Could not read it fast enough, stayed up all night finishing it. LOVED. So I had high, high hopes for this one.

It ended up taking me a long, long time to slog through it, which is never a good sign. The beginning was slow and fairly boring. I didn't dislike it but I didn't like it either. The last 1/3 of the book was significantly faster paced but I felt like we were building to something and it just sort of fizzled out. The "twist" didn't feel climactic enough for the build up leading up to it.

Will definitely continue to read new Sager books, but this one wasn't my favorite.

Although this book was a page turner just like the other book i read By Riley Sager., this one seemed a little too far fetched for me. Although it maintained my interest as most thrillers do, it left me feeling let down.

As a lover of thrillers and Riley Sager, I went into this book thinking that I'd love it. However, the main character made so many dumb decisions and I couldn't really relate to her. However, the plot is great - fast-paced, riveting, and entertaining. Overall, it wasn't for me but I still love Riley Sager's books.