This book was very suspenseful yet not in a bad way. The entire book was unanswered questions: where was Saffyre, what was up with Owen, did the Fours family know more than they said? Everything felt so wrong and unhinged, you were just always waiting for an answer to be revealed. That was one of the reasons that I needed to read the book so quickly -- I just wanted answers.

"Invisible Girl" alternates between the POV of three characters: Owen, Cat, and Saffyre. Saffyre's is in the past before she disappears and you see how she ends up where she ends up as the book goes on which I am thankful for. I wasn't a fan of Cat, she seemed like the typical suburban housewife and I felt like she didn't really add anything to the story. It felt like her POV was more neutral and unnecessary.

However, Owen, Owen made me sad. I felt in my heart that Owen was innocent. From what you read in his POV, it just doesn't seem like he's in the wrong. He obviously says and does questionable things but I was still rooting for him the entire time. I just wanted him to be ok.

The entire plot of Owen being in trouble for Saffyre's disappearance when you knew something else was up with the Fours family was frustrating yet interesting. Things kept popping up to work against Owen which annoyed me to no end but I knew it had to work out.

Then on the flip side, you have Saffyre's obsession with Roan. It was strange and I wasn't a huge fan of it. I knew it was necessary to connect the entire story and it did make sense but the beginning was a bit odd.

The ending was semi satisfying, semi not. I felt like there was a vast, gaping hole in the story about the father, and I felt like we didn't get all the answers we deserved. However, I was happy with the ending for Owen, Saffyre, and Cat.

This wasn't the most thrilling or twisty novel but it kept me entertained, held my attention and was a quick, interesting read. If you like mystery/thriller novels, you will definitely enjoy "Invisible Girl".

Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for a free galley of this book in exchange for my honest review. Lisa Jewell has an incredible way of weaving together multiple storylines in a build up to a twisty, dramatic ending and she successfully does it again in Invisible Girl. A slow burn told in multiple POVs, the storylines of Owen (a 30 yr-old virgin who has lost his teaching job due to sexual misconduct accusations), the Fours Family (who live across from Owen and have plenty of secrets of their own), and Saffyre (a former patient of Dr Fours and who disappears after last being seen in Owen's yard) will all collide in a shocking yet satisfying ending. Another great psychological suspense from a familiar and reliable author!

There is something about Lisa Jewell that I love. unpredictable twists, dark secrets and just a fast read!

Saffyre Maddox has had a rough life in her short 17 years, the worst part of it happening when she was just 10 years old. When she gets help from a therapist, Roan Fours, she really feels like he has helped her, for part of her issues, but they never touched on the big one. After their sessions end, Saffyre decides to follow Roan around and see what he does when he isn't working. She makes a lot of interesting discoveries. Cate and Roan have been married for 20 years. When their daughter comes home one night upset about being followed by a creepy neighbor, it puts Cate on high alert. Then Saffyre goes missing and the neighbor is charged with her disappearance. But something doesn't add up.

Thanks to Atria Books for the opportunity to read and review this title.

I was a little leary about reading Lisa Jewell since I really didn't like her previous book, The Family Upstairs. This one was a lot better. The story is told from three different points of view. Saffyre, the girl who goes missing; Owen, the creepy neighbor; and Cate, Roan Fours wife. These three are connected by a terrible incident. In the midst of Saffyre's disappearance, other women in the neighborhood are also being accosted. Is it the creepy guy who is behind all of this, or is it someone else?

This book really kept me enthralled for the entire time I was reading.

Definitely not my favorite Lisa Jewell book but I finished in a day so that says something. A compelling story full of 3D characters touching on some heavy topics. The downer was just no real big reveal at the end. It all wrapped up a bit too tidy at the end. Still a solid book, just not my favorite one.

I love @lisajewelluk books! I was so excited to read this one and it does not disappoint. Most of her books are dark and this one touches on some hard topics. But it was not nearly as dark as Then She Was Gone. I enjoyed this one and the ending is just wow! You will seriously say out loud…wait, what!

This book weaves the lives of two people and one family together in such a thrilling way! I loved the perspective of the three main characters. I kept bouncing all over the place about what was actually going on, and I didn’t really understand until the end, so I got to enjoy all the surprises!

This story comes down to a girl (Saffyre) feeling a bit lost after stopping her therapy sessions. An accidental run-in with her ex-therapist creates a stalking situation where she feels the need to watch what he is doing. When she goes missing, she was last seen standing in Roan’s yard, but the man across the street seems like a likely suspect. What happened to Saffyre?

The story follows Saffyre POV as well as Roan’s wife (Cate), and the man across the street (Owen). Saffyre’s POV is behind the present timeline a bit, so after reading Cate and Owen’s views, you get a bit of extra insight into what happened as Saffyre tells her story. I really liked the plot coming together this way. I was extremely invested in the story and couldn’t wait to see what happened next!

This has plenty of twists and turns as the story unfolds, some of them may be guessable, but others took me by surprise. I thought the ending was exciting and didn’t leave too many loose ends. I closed the book quite happy with the resolution.

Overall, I thought this was an easy, exciting read that was hard to put down. I found myself thinking about what was going to happen next when I wasn’t reading, so it was easy to sit back down and get back into the story. I liked the characters, and thought the mystery was perfect!

I was provided a gifted copy of this book for free. I am leaving my review voluntarily.

I have enjoyed all of Lisa Jewell’s books. As I got into the meat of this book it kept my interest. I had a hard tome getting past the first few chapters. Safyre is different. She was a patient of Dr Roan. She was still haunted by an early trauma. Safyre disappears and Owen is accused of murder. Owen is also traumatized as a child.
Have to read it to see why and how Saffyre disappears.

Lisa Jewell does it again! I will continue to read anything by this amazing author! Gripping, thrilling, dark & suspenseful - I'm ready for her next!

Owen is a 30-something virgin, living with his aunt. He is let go from his job teaching computer programming after accusations of inappropriate touching and behavior, which he denies. While online looking for jobs, he stumbles upon an incel blog and forum. He feels like he has a connection with these men who also have trouble meeting women.

The Fours family lives across the street from Owen. This family of 4 features a mom, dad, and 2 teens. There is some marital unrest in the family since the wife, Kate, suspects that her husband Rowen, a child therapist, has had an affair.

Meanwhile, there is also 17 year old Saffyre, who is a former patient of Rowen's. She is haunted by something that was done to her in the past, that Rowen never quite uncovered all the way. Saffyre can't find comfort in her life. She lives with her uncle and does well in school, but she feels the need to roam about and sleep outdoors rather than at home in her own bed. She spends a lot of time in Rowen's neighborhood lurking about.

The novel alternates perspective between Owen, Kate, and Saffyre. Owen feels misunderstood and perhaps IS misunderstood as he is constantly referred to as creepy and weird. Kate is insecure but hopeful about her family life. And Saffyre is troubled, but searching for redemption. When Saffyre suddenly goes missing, it becomes a big news story and Owen winds up as a person of interest. Through the alternating perspectives, we see how the story unfurls. There is a touch of unreliable narration going on her and some definite messages about toxic masculinity and Incel culture.

This book was so interesting to read! It was like taking a long ride up that winding and turning mountain. You never know what’s coming at you from around the bend! Once you are sure you have a clear view of everything, BAM there is something coming at you again! I really enjoyed this book. Thanks for writing such a great book!

I know when I pick up a Lisa Jewell book it's going to be a great mystery, and Invisible Girl did not disappoint. The narration alternates through three different points of view to tell the story of the disappearance of Saffyre Maddox. A slow-burning, character-driven mystery, Invisible Girl is a book about perceptions and secrets. Ms. Jewel is a master at building tension as the pages turn and the character points of view finally collide for a satisfying ending.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a free digital advanced reading copy in exchange for an honest review. This is the second Lisa Jewell book that I have read. My first was “The Family Upstairs.” That book was a real thriller and difficult to put down, with a surprise twist. This one ... was not. The characters were interesting and entertaining, but the book was just not as much of a page turner. I also felt that the ending was a bit unfinished. If you haven't read Lisa Jewell I'd recommend reading something else. I have not read “Then She Was Gone” and “Watching You” but I hear good things about them.

Dark, haunting, and her usual brilliance. I love Lisa Jewell books and they always bring me to the brink in a good way. Her books are dark, absorbing, and embrace the season in which she releases them in. The physical words always pair well with the haunting audio of her books. I cannot recommend her books enough.

I really, really liked this book. I tend to swing towards the psychological thrillers, but this one fell more into the traditional mystery category for me.

I liked Owen’s character development - he went from a man unaware of how his behaviour affected others, to a man who was working on understanding this in order to be better. Some readers might have found his trajectory too neat, but I liked it. I adored the relationship that Saffyre had with her uncle (and grandfather).

The mystery was solid, the lifting of the veil to see a brief glimpse into the lives of uncels disturbing, and the ending has stayed with me for days. I am a fan of endings open to interpretation, so I was right on board with this one.

Cate Fours is a pretty typical mother. She and her husband, Roan, and their two teens are renting a place for a bit while their home is undergoing construction. She hasn't paid much attention to their neighborhood until their teen daughter tells a story of her friend being assaulted in the neighborhood. And then a teen girl, a former patient of her husband's, goes missing. And the creepy guy from across the street is accused of her abduction. But something isn't sitting right with Cate. Why did she find black clothes, including a mask, in her son's room?
Invisible Girl is the next thriller by Lisa Jewell. Cate Four and her family seem normal and ordinary. Cate is a loving wife who has come out on the other side of a rough year with her husband. But it seems like everything has gone back to normal. Saffyre Maddox has never known that kind of normal. She was obviously a very damaged young lady. Her fixation on Roan made her even seem more damaged, but Invisible Girl is a story of growth if nothing else. Cate, Owen, and Saffyre all experienced growth that made it the ending even more satisfying. CLICK HERE FOR SPOILERS.

Bottom Line - Lisa Jewell is becoming one of my favorite authors and Invisible Girl is one of her best yet! Definitely, a must-read!

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Invisible Girl by Lisa Jewell
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Pages: 368
Publisher: Atria Books
Publication Date: 10/13/2020
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Thank you to NetGalley for the book in exchange for an honest review.

This book was practically perfect as I always come to expect from the author. She does such a great job building the story and the ending did not disappoint.

I really enjoyed reading this one in general - it was written well, so that I flew through the story as it was really easy to breeze through - and I was really excited for the answer to what seemed to be shaping up to a clever mystery.

Buuuuut... the ending was pretty meh to me. It's hard to review this one without giving too much away but I just didn't feel much tension or suspense and the ending felt like a bit of a let down. Although it did feel like things wrapped up pretty well - it was hard for me to really get into the story when some of the main players involved had no POV and that seemed to be what most of the plot was focused on. Avoiding the actual story with filler until the very end,

I didn't really connect nor care much for the characters - so it was hard for me to really get into their stories which seemed a bit bland and a stretch. Cate was kinda of a waste of a POV in my opinion. She didn't add much to the story and I had a lot of questions about plausibility, ages, timelines that just seemed to be avoided in the "big reveal" or didn't match up. Maybe it was to throw the reader off? And in that case, I guess it worked!

I didn't love it but I also didn't hate it. It was pretty middle of the road.

I like Jewells writing and really enjoyed The Family Upstairs - so I'll keep an eye out for what she comes up with next, but this one unfortunately just fell a little flat for me.

Thank you Atria Books @atriabooks for the gifted copy of Invisible Girl by Lisa Jewell, in exchange for an honest review! #partner

Lisa Jewell is a go to author for me when I am in the mood for a broody, English thriller that keeps me turning the pages. I was lucky enough to receive a copy of Invisible Girl from my friends at Atria Books and after finishing a heavy novel, I decided now was the time to crack this baby open. Set in a seemingly safe English neighborhood, random acts of violence are happening to women and the assailant is still unknown. Owen Pick lives near where the attacks are happening, but he is too busy watching his life fall apart. Across the street from Owen, lives the Fours family. Mom Cate is the family matriarch who tries to hold everything together, while her husband Roan spends most of his days either in his office counseling children or running the neighborhood in Lycra spandex. Cate has a weird feeling about Owen and suspects he may have involvement in the recent crime spree. Meanwhile, Saffyre Maddox used to be a patient of Roan, but after he discharged her, she can't seem to fully let him go and begins tracking his movements. All of this makes for one bizarre thriller.

Each chapter alternates between character perspectives and in true Lisa Jewell style, the more you read the more the stories intertwine. Her writing seems to bring you on a journey, but for every answer you get, you have even more questions. I thought Invisible Girl was a good departure from her last novel, The Family Upstairs, as it covered different themes, such as sexual assault, chauvinism, incel communities, therapist/patient relationships and mental health.

While this one kept me turning the pages, the ending didn't blow me away. I will just leave it at that. I am not sure if I am burnt out on thrillers and hard to impress these days, but I feel like my standards are high when it comes to this genre. The twists were good and not very predictable, so this one ranks in the 3.5 to 4 star range for me. When it comes to Lisa Jewell, Then She Was Gone still ranks number one for me and I can't help but compare.

I haven't found a Lisa Jewell book that I haven't liked yet. Invisible Girl was fantastic- fast-paced, great build and plot, and hard to put down like her other books.

Told from three POVs, this book had me hooked at the prologue. I loved Saffyre's character and how she has her way of becoming "invisible." She is the type of character that you don't know whether to love her or dislike her. I think most people would love her by the end. It's about seeing people for who they really are. Some are hiding behind masks in plain sight while others are victims to being outcasts and considered weird. For me, Invisible Girl was more enjoying the character growth than the thrill. However, it did keep me guessing until the end.

Many thanks to Netgalley and Atria books for providing me with this eARC.