Saffyre Maddox was last seen across the street from Owen Pick's house.  As the investigation proceeds, Owen becomes the prime suspect.  In this latest novel by Lisa Jewell, no one is what they seem to be and almost no one is telling the truth.

It is a good story that takes turn after turn and leaves you wondering "who done it" until the very end.

I received an ARC of this novel from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

There are many twists and turns in this mystery novel. I love the ending and the way characters are empowered by speaking their truths and finding their confidence.

This would make a great book club choice for the discussions it would generate.

If you like British mysteries, check this one out!

On Valentine’s Day in London, a 17 year old girl named Saffyre goes missing. Suspicion from the neighbors and police point to 33 year old Owen Pick, a strange, antisocial guy with a shady past. Across the street from Owen lives Cate and Roan Fours with their 2 teenagers. With POV’s from Cate, Owen, and Saffyre, we learn their lives are all intertwined, and secrets from the past are finally being revealed.

A slow burn, and creepy narrative, recommended for fans of psychological suspense. My only complaint being the book is over 400 pages, and felt too long. I would have preferred shorter with at least one chapter from Josh’s POV. But overall a well written, and compelling read!

A special thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley for giving me an ARC!

Synopsis: Told through the eyes of three different characters, the disappearance of a young girl shakes up the lives of a family of four and their across the street neighbor who seems just off color enough to be guilty.

This is the third Lisa Jewell book I’ve ever read and she never disappoints. She just has a way of creating characters that seem overly believable, but you can’t help but really care about them. They’re just like you and me, but something about the way she portrays them on paper makes you care about them so much. Saffrye was such a great character being flawed but being able to express the odd things she does so perfectly you don’t see them as odd. Like with The House We Grew Up In, Jewell does a fantastic job of introducing us to TONS of characters without it getting confusing and with me caring about every single one of them. Josh, Cate, Aaron, Owen - the ensemble cast of this piece are all fleshed out beautifully. Kudos to Lisa Jewell on another stellar novel!

Thank you again to Lisa Jewell, NetGalley, and Atria books for an advanced copy of Invisible Girl. I’ll start by saying that absolutely love this author and highly recommend her books to anyone that loves the mystery/thriller genre.

With that being said, I felt that this book was missing something. The plot of the story fell a little flat for me, and I wasn’t really convinced that the story I read and the description that is given matched very well. I get why Lisa wrote from the perspective of Owen, but I also don’t think it was totally necessary. I would have liked to see the story told through maybe Josh’s point of view instead. He seemed to have more to do with the whole overall plot.

While this wasn’t my favorite Lisa Jewell book, I will still definitely pick up her future books!

I really enjoyed this one! Initially, I wasn’t sure if I would. I didn’t know how far down the pedophile path we’d be taken. I’m so glad it was much different than my expectation.

As always, I loved the multiple POV storytelling. For me, I feel I learn a lot about each character and the plot. Plus, the pacing seems to move quicker this way. And it always makes me question just who to trust. Trying to determine what happened to Saffyre and who did it was maddening! In a good way.

One of the best things, though, is the number of layers to the story. There’s Saffyre and Owen and Roan and Cate...plus Josh and Georgia. Seriously, there’s A LOT to unpack. It’s quite a smart woven web.

As I was reading, I couldn’t help but feel sorry for Owen while absolutely despising Roan. Roan had it all, but came across as a complete douche. I felt sorry for his wife too. It was clear he wasn’t being honest about anything.

Anyway, the mystery at the center of it all: where was Saffyre? I loved the “flashbacking” we got from the weeks prior to her disappearance. It helped the story evolve. And had me going back and forth between two potential culprits.

It was a great story, a lot of fun to read. Not always easy in terms of topics, but the best books include heavy stuff.

Another fabulous read from Lisa Jewell! This is a slow-burn story about secrets and lies within families, and about how easily strangers pass judgement on others and make assumptions about their character that can have life-altering consequences.

I love Lisa Jewell's books, and this was no exception! It wasn't your typical thriller. It was almost like reading an old news article with files and transcripts from psychological evaluations or something. Really interesting, and it kept me turning the pages until there were no more left to turn!

Thank you to NetGalley for the chance to read and review this book.

I've enjoyed all of Lisa's books.. they are always good beach reads with good twists and turns and this was no exception... Keep writing please!

Thanks again Lisa Jewell for another sleepless night. I was reading before bed like I do every night but I got to a point in this book where I could not stop! How does this author create characters that you don’t necessarily love but they suck you in and she makes them so believable. Such great life lessons like judging others and being totally misunderstood. Just a great friggin story!

This book was amazing!!! Great character development and totally had me hooked from page one. I thought I knew what wax happening but I loved the twists and the mystery. Lisa Jewels writing style is one of my favorites because she pulls me into the story. Great read as usual from this author, one of my favorites!!!!

Another enjoyable read by Lisa Jewel. A young girl goes missing. Was it the odd creepy guy behind it or someone else? There were some implausible behaviors from a few characters that prevent me from giving this book five stars but I can't reveal them without major spoilers. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Lisa Jewell infuses inanimate objects with as many traits and personality as she does her characters. In The Family Upstairs it was a London mansion, here it is empty land next to equally expensive homes. The settings of her novels are just as important as the story. Invisible Girl involves neighbors who don't have much contact with each other, but they all have a connection to Saffrye Maddox-a seventeen year old girl who is missing. The plot floats among them-from Cate, a middle aged mom whose husband, Roan, is likely having an affair; Roan, a therapist, treated Saffrye after a series of devastating losses and situations. Although Saffrye is no longer a patient of Roan's she has a fixation on him that propels her to follow Roan around London, giving Saffrye a bird's eye view of the misdeeds Cate only suspects. Then there's Owen, the brooding thirty something teacher suspended from his job for sexual misconduct. Anyone of these people could be involved in Saffrye's disappearance-none are the innocents they claim to be. Invisible Girl has all the elements that make for a good mystery-psychological tension, brooding characters with something to hide, an eerie location, and a possible murder. It's quick read with plenty of twists-you'll add and remove suspects until the satisfying end. Invisible Girl will be another best seller for Miss Jewell.

I love everything Lisa Jewell writes! This is a story that held my attention from beginning to end and had quite a few surprises. I love the alternating narrators and interesting storyline about a young woman who goes missing after a string of attacks in a neighborhood.

I was sent this ARC a couple of months ago but work being so busy I have not had a chance to pick up but I was certainly looking forward to it. This week I finally got some time off and sat down on the beach and picked up this book. I had an amazing time with this book!!! I know people write reviews saying that a book is incredibly good, fast paced and can't put it down etc. But really and truly hands down my absolute favorite Lisa Jewell book. She really has outdone herself with this book. And most definitely my favorite read of the year so far. I literally flew through this book and read it in a day and half. Forgot where I was and even after I finished it, its one of those books that I'm still thinking about. I won't summarize again here. BUT pick it up when it comes out. AMAZING AND 100% 5 stars!!!! WOW!!

Well, well, well... As a big fan of Lisa Jewell's writing, I had such a great time reading this book! I was kind of annoying by Cate POV, but Owen’s and Saffire were terrific to read.
This book is compelling and exciting. I was a little down on the twist, but Overall, such a great thrilling book and the different points of view were beautifully tied up at the end. I wasn’t disappointed at all.

I like Lisa Jewell's books, and this one was no exception. It's a slow burn of a mystery with some interesting takes and some very shady characters. An interesting read.

I decided to give Lisa Jewell another try following my read of “Then She Was Gone” and voy am I glad I did. This book sucked me in from the beginning and kept me for a wild ride throughout. I will also say I really enjoyed the three POV and felt they were both distinctive and vital to the plot. This was a fast paced who done it and it had me guessing until the end! Also Lisa Jewell has a knack for having multiple story lines that intermix incredibly well and this book was no exception. Definitely worth a read for any seasoned fan or newbie wanting to try Lisa Jewell out!

Thank you to Netgalley, Simon and Schuster, and Lisa Jewell for the advanced read of “Invisible Girl” in exchange for an honest review.

I received an advanced digital copy of this book from the author, Atria Books and Netgalley.com. Thanks to all for the opportunity to read and review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Invisible Girls brings us Lisa Jewell at her best. Multiple narrators and points of view though some are unreliable. The story that could be headline news. Ms. Jewell tackles sexual politics in a whodunit with a twist. Excellently written!

5 out of 5 stars. Highly recommended.

Thank you to Netgalley and Atria Books for the ARC.
Publication Date: 10/13/2020

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 5/5 stars

When Lisa Jewell releases a book, I HAVE TO read that book. Invisible Girl is another amazing mystery and may be my favorite of hers yet. I always love how character driven Lisa Jewell’s books are and this one features 3 of her best narrators. All three, from a misunderstood, lost teenager to a sad 33 year old struggling to relate to others to a housewife whose life centers around her family to the point where they become her identity, are well-rounded characters that you are immediately invested in. Like with Watching You, Lisa Jewell excels at the voyeuristic feel of a small town. This is domestic suspense at its best and I flew through the pages. Fans of Ruth Ware and Shari Lapena have to check this one out when it releases on 10/13/2020!

ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Full review to be posted closer to release date.