This is another good book by Lisa Jewell. It's not my absolute favorite, but it is still good and has a lot of great, relevant topics embedded in the story. It was definitely not as thrilling as I was expecting, and the ending wasn't totally my favorite, but I still enjoyed it. I thought the characters were either relatable or intriguing and well-done. It was a nice, quick read.

Lisa Jewell wrote a great mystery thriller touching on serious topics of power, community, and marriage. The writing was immersive and invigorating. I look forward to reading more from Jewell.

Another great thriller from the master herself!

Though this book is definitely more of a slow burn than a fast-paced thriller, it kept my attention in true Jewell style.

Told from multiple POV's, each character is memorable. Some I liked, some I didn't, but they felt relatable.
I thought the ending was perfect. Just as things spiraled out of control, the ending brings everything together in a way that makes me feel silly for not having seen it all along.

ARC provided by NetGalley

Fast-paced and completely captivating, Invisible Girl is a perfect read for the dark, cold winter months. When Saffyre Maddox goes missing and foul play is suspected, the natural person to blame is Owen Pick, a creepy man who lives in the neighborhood where Saffyre was last seen. But what does Roan Fours, Saffyre's previous psychotherapist who also lives in the neighborhood, have to do with things? And who is behind the recent sex attacks in the area?

Rotating between past and present (and different character perspectives), Invisible Girl is a wild ride. I loved how this book had me constantly turning pages, wishing that certain characters knew what I knew, and wishing that I knew what others already knew. The pacing was spot on and kept me guessing. I'd love to chat with others who've read this one, because the end left me with some questions (but in a good way, not a disappointing way).

Four stars!

The story revolves around 2 people who'd like to be invisible, Saffyre is a girl who hides in the shadows as she discovers the flaws and secrets of families living in an exclusive neighborhood. Then there's Owen, a socially awkward misfit who is accused of inappropriate behavior toward his students. They've both had a traumatic past, and, while he deals with it far differently than Saffyre, they both spend their time trying hard to for others not to see them. I enjoyed the short chapters and surprising twists but multiple perspectives aren't my favorite. I also prefer the mystery to be the main focus and driving part of the story and here the characters take over

3.5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐💫
I'm a fan of Lisa Jewell's novels. Whenever I see a new one coming out I check the blurb and add it to my "most anticipated reads" list. I went into Invisible Girl excited for a thrilling read, and while it delivered in many ways, it also fell a little short as well.

The story was told in a multi POV fashion, and in three parts (before, after, now). There were a lot of interesting characters- good, sketchy, flawed, or misunderstood- and there was a lot going on with each of them.
While I found the characterization was good, it was the pacing that I found moved too slow. I wanted to skim read some chapters, and so I did. Still, I remained interested in the outcome, and I quite enjoyed how everything came together. I didn't expect it to end the way it did, and I liked that.

If you're in the mood for something DARK and twisty (see note below on triggers, this book has tons) this weekend, check out Invisible Girl. It wasn't my favourite of Jewell's thrillers but it was a good read.

_____

*Complimentary copy for review provided by Simon & Schuster Canada. All opinions expressed here are honest and entirely my own.

TW/CW: sexual assault; self-harm; incels; abuse; harrassment

Not my favourite Lisa Jewell book, but definitely worth the read! I enjoyed the multiple perspectives that Jewell used to try to get us to guess who kidnapped the teenage girl, but I felt like it missed the mark on the "who dun it?".

Invisible Girl by Lisa Jewell is a 2020 Atria publication.

Clever and suspenseful!

Three first person voices narrate this enthralling story which examines the various devices humans employ to hide their innermost secrets, darkest pain, obsessions, or deepest character flaws, from society, from family and friends, and maybe even from themselves.


Saffyre Maddox, in treatment for self-harm, is released by her therapist, Roan Fours, before she’s ready. This leads her to stalk him and spy on his family.

Meanwhile, Cate Fours, Roan’s wife, acquired an uneasy feeling about her neighbor, Owen Pick, after several sexual assaults were reported in the area, and her daughter thinks Owen may have been following her home one night, with dark intentions.

Owen, a virgin, living with his aunt, has been let go from his job after being reported for sexual impropriety with his female students. He finds a sympathetic ear after joining an online chat group of ‘incels’.

When Saffyre disappears, key evidence leads investigators to Owen, who then becomes an obvious person of interest...

This is another winner for Lisa Jewell!! The story held my rapt attention from start to finish! The exploration of the darker corners of the internet was chilling. Although, the atmosphere was not as heavy as Jewell’s previous novels, I thought the story was extremely creepy!

I was a tiny bit concerned about the ending after reading a few editorial reviews for this book. I must disagree with the critics in this case.

Okay, sure, in a perfect world, it would end differently- but that’s what made Jewell’s decision so provocative. I thought it was fitting to leave the reader feeling unsettled.

As to the suggestion the conclusion may be weak-as a seasoned crime reader- I guess I must be losing my touch, because I closed the book with a definite shiver running down my spine!!

Fans of domestic and psychological thrillers will enjoy this one!

4.5 stars

Dark and twisted psycho thriller. A girl goes miss after a string of attacks on young women. Lots of twists and turns as the story unravels. It doesn't end how you think it will!

Cleaning up some much needed reviews! Lisa Jewell has knocked it out of the park for me with most of her books, so wasn't' surprised I quite enjoyed this one too! Auto-read author for me.

I usually LOVE all things Lisa Jewell, but I tried to get into this one several times and it just wasn't working for me.

The Fours family has moved to an exclusive rental flat while their new home is being built due to damage from a sinkhole while insurance is covering their living expenses. They have lived in their new environment for almost a year and in the past few months there has been several daylight sexual attacks on young women. The Fours daughter felt as if she was being followed one early evening while walking home after taking the nearby tube, and she thought it was her creepy neighbor Owen Pick, since she saw him go into the property across the street. Owen has been referred to as being strange by others in the neighborhood and rumor has it he was suspended from teaching school due to some alleged sexual misconduct which he vehemently denies. Unbeknownst to the Fours family they are currently being watched by a young teenage girl (hiding in the shadows) who was a former patient of Roan Fours who was her psychiatrist for over three years and afterwards she was experiencing feelings of abandonment when she was finally given the clean mental bill of health to move on with her life. Was someone also hiding in the shadows stalking young Sapphyre Maddox because now Sapphyre has disappeared and the last one to see her was Owen Pick who said she was outside the Fours home the night she disappeared.

This book was crazy good. I couldn't read it fast enough, yet I didn't want it to come to an end either. Lisa Jewell is a fantastic writer and I have enjoyed every book that I have read by her and can't wait to read all her books in the future. The story draws you in from the first page and never lets you down with all the wild twists and turns and terrific characters. The book also had a fantastic, climatic ending that I didn't see coming and I just have to say this is a "Must Read" and I highly, highly recommend it to all mystery, thriller or suspense lovers!

I want to thank the writer "Lisa Jewell" and the publisher "Atria Books" and of course Netgalley for the opportunity to read this amazing book and any thoughts and opinions given are unbiased and mine alone!

I have given this book a rating of 5 Mesmerizing 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Stars!!

Voracious readers have many authors for whom they will read anything the writer publishes. For me, Lisa Jewell is a first among equals. But I have to confess that when I read the Amazon summary of her latest book, Invisible Girl, I wasn’t excited. Centering on a socially awkward 33-year-old virgin male who gets sucked into the incel world, the blurb made the book seem dark and inaccessible. But I had the opportunity to read it to review, and I’m so glad I did. The Amazon blurb emphasizes the wrong character and wrong elements. Invisible Girl is another compelling domestic thriller featuring relatable characters trapped in modern dilemmas. Jewell fans will be pleased.

For the complete review, click on the link below.

INVISIBLE GIRL is a story told from three points of view.
The story begins with Saffyre Maddox. She is an attractive seventeen years old but she isn’t interested in dating or the usual teen scene. Having lost her mother and father Saffyre lives with her grandfather and an uncle who is not too much older than her. Saffyre is troubled but tries to fit in by making herself unseen.
Cate and family are living in a rented flat while their house undergoes a huge renovation. Cate is a physiotherapist but only practices on a part time basis so she can focus on caring for her husband Roan a child psychologist and their two teenaged children Georgia and Josh.
Georgia has a scare while walking home one evening. A man was following her too closely. It ends up being the neighbour from across the street. Owen is a strange sort of man in his early thirties living with his aunt. Owen is the third voice in the story.
Owen’s quirky behaviour causes suspicion and unease with Cate and her daughter.
Cate and Roan are trying to get their marriage back on track.
Saffyre was a patient of Roans’ for a few years but he has ended treatment feeling Saffyre was able to manage on her own. The traumatic event that lead her into therapy remains hidden and unresolved.
A series of assaults against woman has begun in the area bringing the three voices together.
INVISIBLE GIRL is an interesting story. The focus is on the three characters and their secrets.
The untold stories are revealed in a well paced and entertaining fashion.
The ending was plausible and the loose ends were tidied up nicely.
As I have come to expect with a Lisa Jewell novel the storytelling is solid.
I would recommend INVISIBLE GIRL to readers who like suspenseful novels with memorable characters.
Thank you to Simon and Schuster Canada for the opportunity to read the advanced ebook.

Lisa Jewell is one of my all time favourite authors and I am thankful to have had the opportunity to read this one as well !
This story will make you question if in fact your neighbours are who they present themselves to be ! Can you really trust the ok’d man down the street that says hello to you everyday ? What about the couple living next door with their weird teenage son - can he be trusted ??
The book opens with a false claim by a teenage girl and so we see her story unfold ! This was sadly not my favourite read by this author ! I am not a fan of books that are on one hand predictable and on the other - slow pace !!
It is a good read don’t get me wrong but for me - not my favourite !

My favorite Lisa Jewell book so far. Fast paced psychological thriller with great characters and unexpected twists. Highly recommended

Usually I can guess the ending however this book kept me guessing right up until the end. Not all the characters were likeable with the exception of the protagonist but I believe that is how it was written. I do find that this is more of a mystery/family drama than a psychological thriller. I preferred this last novel over The family upstairs.
Ultimately I gave The invisible girl 4 stars and will looking forward to reading upcoming titles by Lisa Jewell.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read The Invisible girl.

I loved, loved, loved “Then She Was Gone” and “Watching You”. I didn’t love “The Family Upstairs” as much as the first two titles I mentioned, but it was good and the ending evoked an emotion within. While I enjoyed reading “Invisible Girl” I felt there really wasn’t an OMG twist and that it was rather predictable in someways. The ending left me feeling cheated and wanting more. I’m still willing to read future works by Lisa Jewell, but I don’t think I’ll be pre-ordering the books in the future. I’ll wait to see the reviews of future works and determine whether or not to buy at full price or wait until they hit the bargain section.

I gave Lisa Jewell's book, "Watching You" a five-star review. I was looking forward to reading this book and It did live up to my expectations.
I enjoyed all of the characters in this book. This book held my interest from start to finish.
I look forward to my next Lisa Jewell book.
I received this book from NetGalley.

Ultimately I really enjoyed this book. Lisa Jewell has a way of keeping you guessing up until the end. I liked how gritty and raw this story was. Each character was dealing with some messed up issues and hidden secrets to unravel. I felt a mix of emotions for each while trying to figure out who to trust. It was a great mystery with some heavy topics.

The one thing I didn’t enjoy was that a majority of the characters ended up being unreliable narrators because they were all drunk during the main event. All of them. This isn’t my favorite trope, so seeing more than one character become unreliable because of drunkenness wasn’t doing it for me. I did enjoy the outcome and the ending was strong.

Content Warning: self-harm, sexual assault, domestic abuse

Huge thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me a free review copy.