2.5 stars, rounded up to 3. Overall, this was a very quick and easy read. Not the most thought provoking, or mind bending. Definitely not one filled with twists and turns. It kept my interest and is not something that I would highly recommend to friends, or bring up in a conversation with friends of mine who are readers. It's more of a summer read that you can read on an airplane or by the pool. Not one that requires a ton of attention. "Meh' at best. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

"Sometimes words aren't enough, or they just don't matter. And even when sisterhood is a prison, like it has been for me, it's always, always a vault.
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The above line seems to sum up the entire plot of this book. It took me a while to finish this book; not because it wasn't a good book (it is!) but because I was wary to know how the story was going to end. There was something very unnerving about Alex and Ruth and their relationship with each other, despite both of them being sisters. What I really liked is that the author didn't drag the book with any sort of melodrama.

My thanks to NetGalley, the publisher Crooked Lane Books and the author for an e-Arc of the book.

Alex has a wonderful life until her estranged older sister Ruth shows up at her door. Ruth has always been a troublemaker, but Ruth stats she wants to make amends and be the big sister that Alex has always needed. Alex just doesn't believe a word that her sister says they have been estranged for years, so why come around now.

I can't discuss the plot without giving the book away, I hate that I didn't read this book sooner. I loved it so much I hope that this book brings you as much satisfaction as it did me, and I hope that you will love it as well.

Thank you Netgalley for allowing me to read this and give my honest review.

Hurry Home by Ron Nay is about Alexandra Van Ness who has the perfect life. She lives in an idyllic resort town tucked away in the Rocky Mountains, shares a designer loft with her handsome boyfriend, Chase, and has her dream job working in child protection. Every day, Alex goes above and beyond to save children at risk.

But when her long-lost sister, Ruth, unexpectedly shows up at her door, Alex's perfect life is upended. Growing up, Ruth was always the troublemaker, pulling Alex into her messes, and this time will be no different. Still, Alex will help Ruth under one condition: we will never, ever, talk about the past. But when trouble befalls a local child, both women are forced to confront the secrets they've promised to keep buried.
This story is about two sisters. One is always lying and scheming and the other gets caught up. Who to believe? Very interesting characters. Well-plotted. Keeps you in suspense until the end.

I liked this book, although I found it a bit slow moving to be the engrossing thriller I was hoping for. I enjoyed the alternating viewpoints of the two sisters and it was interesting to try and figure out which one was disturbed, or whether they both were. However, the backstory was revealed very slowly throughout, and at times I started to get impatient and I also found the situation to be relentlessly sad. This one required a suspension of disbelief that I couldn’t quite manage.

The book description used the word “claustrophobic,” and that rang true for me. Clearly, other readers have enjoyed and will enjoy this more than I did. Objectively, I recommend it to readers who are looking for a domestic drama with some suspense and mystery.

This a crazy new thriller where who you roots for changes throughout - I loved it and will be recommending it to patrons this summer!

Hurry Home by Roz Nay is an interesting book. I like the interplay between the two sisters and the muddled relationships. However, I couldn't get past the first half of the book, it didn't hold my interest.

This was a slow moving book. Which I found impossible to finish. I tried to go back and read a few chapters after finishing other books. Finally could not bribe myself any more

Drama with a capital D. Life is good, life is fine until you throw in a sister you haven't seen in 10 years. She knows all of the secrets of your youth that you have not told your husband or friends. So what do you do? You move her into your house so you can keep an eye on her. Roz Nay set up an explosion but let us figure out what would ignite the fire and where everyone would land. A really good thriller with a fairly good soap opera at the heart!

I heard amazing things about this book. While this book was a quick read, the story to me was just ok.
I guessed the twist and it kind of dragged on.
I really wish I could say better things but all in all the writing was good the story was just not for me.

This novel had a riveting story lined with believable characters and exciting twists! The author engages the readers with making the novel unable to put down. This one is a must read for fans of thrillers!

Hurry Home is a psychological thriller that will have you guessing until the end!

Alex is enjoying her life with a steady boyfriend and a good job when her sister Ruth shows up. Alex and Ruth haven’t been in touch in 10 years. The sisters share a troublesome past that neither seem to have moved past. Alex questions why Ruth is back and what she wants. Lies, betrayals and secrets… who is telling the truth? How well do you really know someone?

I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good thriller. Roz Nay’s writing is refreshing and will capture your attention from the start.

Hurry Home is the story of two sisters, a dead brother, one baby, and decades of lies, deception, and manipulation. Out of these pages walked a character that is way up there on my list of people I love to hate, she's broken and full of deceit, and borderline evil. Her house of cards comes crashing down and it comes down to the wire to determine where an innocent baby will end up and who is standing behind each sister at the final page. Absolutely brilliant read.

A new mother cradles the newborn in her arms. Clutching an old, faded clothespin tightly in his tiny hand, the baby stares up at her as she lovingly whispers promises in the darkened room.

Alex seems to be living the life: sharing a modern home with her handsome boyfriend, she’s considered one of the best, most dedicated child protection caseworkers in her agency and is generally well-liked by all.

Ruth has not been as fortunate: in and out of abusive relationships, substance addiction, on the wrong side of the law and now, on the run from a sketchy drug dealer, fearing for her life and the life of her unborn baby.

These sisters share a tragic childhood event. One knows the truth, the other thinks she does. But both ran from their tragic past, buried it way down deep and estranged from each other, dealt with it in their separate ways.

Until Ruth shows up at Alex’s door, 10 years later, pregnant and needing help.

Alex is torn between sending Ruth away and being there for her and the baby.

Written from the narratives of both sisters, Nay does a compelling job of swaying the reader’s sympathies from Alex to Ruth, and back - until just when you think you’ve got it, do you?

Nay brings to the forefront the very difficult circumstances that plague our social work system today but delivers it with respectful skill and possibly sheds some light on them.

With a riveting storyline, believable characters, gripping twists, Nay engages the reader to hungrily rush-read to the end and then, it’s a fall-off-the-edge-of-your-seat finish.

You will read the first and last page, twice…

Hurry Home is one of 2020’s absolute must-reads.

Thank you to NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books, for the read of Roz Nay’s, Hurry Home.

Opinions expressed in my reviews are my own.

I love stories about sisterly drama and this one did not disappoint! There are so many secrets, so much drama and twists you never thought of!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This book was received as a digital ARC through NetGalley in return for an honest review.

This book is a deftly woven story that takes you on a ride of mixed emotions and misplaced allegiances from page to page. Each plot twist is carefully balanced leaving the reader both unable to put the book down and equally unwilling to read the last page and have the ride end.

Way, way behind on this review - whoops! Finally picked this one up (that COVID staying-at-home life, y'all) and I have mixed feelings. On one hand, it's a thriller with a couple solid twists, which I so enjoy! On the other hand, this book dives into LOTS of tough moments with kids - babies being removed from their families, the death of a child in a grain truck - and those were really uncomfortable to read. I nearly put the book down after the first couple chapters because of the first scene with a baby - the baby is basically living in squalor and is asleep with his face in couch cushions.

I'm glad that I finished it because I was dying to know how it all turned out, but I probably won't be recommending it for the reasons referenced above. 3 stars - the twists are good, the character development was good, but the scenes with babies were painful!

Hurry Home by Roz Nay is a psychological thriller about two sisters, estranged for ten years, but bonded by the deep dark secrets of their past. Alexandra Van Ness is the younger sister of Ruth, she has the picture perfect life...she lives with her boyfriend, Chase, she’s a social worker, protector of children regardless of what it costs her to keep them safe. One day, Ruth shows up at Alex’s door. Ruth was always the trouble maker of the family. The black sheep always causing problems and heartache for their parents. Ruth needs help from Alex, but the only condition is she never bring up anything from the past. When Ruth reveals she’s pregnant, and Alex becomes more and more protective of the children she is trying to save, little snippets from their past start to reveal themselves, but there are always three sides to every story. Which one will you believe is the question.

This is the second book I have read by Roz Nay, I absolutely love them. They are twisty, and gripping, There are many cracks in the memories of each character, and they switch often as villain to heroine to villain again. Although some parts were a little predictable, full disclosure I read tons of books so maybe I’m really just an expert...wink....it doesn’t interfere with the plot or the flow of the story. It’s a fast paced disturbing story of a devious past that when is brought to light all these years later, it will leave you feeling speechless.

I would like to thank Netgalley, Crooked Lane Books and Roz Nay for an advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This book is a tale of two long-lost sisters: Alex seems to have her life together as an advocate for children at risk and is in a loving relationship, while Ruth seems to be a mess with a history of substance abuse and is once again on the run from trouble. Alex and Ruth take turns being the narrator in alternate chapters. Both of them are full of secrets, which are slowly revealed throughout the book.

Roz Nay does a great job with the unreliable narrator, drawing the reader into each sister's story. The plot flowed smoothly even when relating events from the past. There were some unexpected twists and turns which made for a very enjoyable read. #NetGalley #HurryHome

First off thank you Netgalley for the ebook arc. This was such a great read about lies and betrayal. Was hard to put down. I definitely recommend.