really cool, daunting vibe. absolutely loved it. tho felt like something was missing which made me deduct one star but other than that an absolute must read.

This was a fantastic story, that grabbed me from the first page. One, the cover is exceptional, which is what drew me in to pick this up. All the creepy vibes, perfect for a fall read!
Thank you to NetGalley and to Poisoned Pen Press for an e-arc, this was excellent!

4.5 stars

First of all the title and the cover were looking good. the story is even better, Black Mamba is an interesting character.

A slow burn horror with two sets of twins, a boundary-stomping granny, and the creepiest "imaginary friend" you've met in a long time. There are only two paths for this book and you walk a tightrope the whole time wondering how it's going to play out.

Let Him In is a story about an imaginary friend, grief and religion. This book kept me intrigued the whole way through, wanting to know what was going on with Black Mamba and the twins. The writing style is easy. The plot enjoyable, but not something that will really stick with me. I am not entirely sure how I feel about the ending of the book.

I'm not sure what I just read, I mean WOW! This book was so tense and the ending was disturbing. Such a great read for spooky season! Thanks to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the ARC!

This book was the perfect way to start off spooky season (though I read spooky all year). You’ve got twins and their imaginary friend and you’ve got dad dealing with the death of his wife and auntie dealing with the death of her twin sister. Dark and very creepy. Are you dealing with a haunted house, ghosts, demons, over active imaginations? I guess you will need to read to see.

What a chillingly amazing read! First off, the cover to this book is so eye catching- I love it!

This book follows the life of twins, Cassia and Slyvie, their widowed father, and another… being? Person? Creature? I’ll leave that for you to discover. I found this story to be very bingeable, I did not want to put it down. I wanted to find out more of Hart House and- who is this Black Mamba the girls insist is real? At times this book did feel a bit confusing, but the pieces definitely come together. And by the end I had chills!

“Maybe you’re right. Maybe they are hallucinating. Maybe they do think Black Mamba’s real.”

“Maybe he is.”

Let Him In is a haunting gothic psychological suspense novel that delves deep into the complexities of grief, imagination, and the blurred lines between reality and the supernatural. From the moment you start reading, you are drawn into a world where the eerie and unsettling are interwoven with the emotional turmoil of a young widowed father trying to navigate the challenges of raising twin daughters.

The author's ability to convey the overwhelming grief and loss that Alfie experiences is truly remarkable. It's as if you can feel the weight of his sorrow seeping through the pages. The central theme of grief is not just a backdrop; it's an integral part of the story, and it lends depth to the characters and their struggles.

The plot takes a chilling turn when the twin daughters begin to interact with an imaginary friend, who slowly transforms from being a harmless creation into something malevolent. The suspense builds steadily, keeping you on edge throughout the narrative.

The ending of the book leaves you with more questions than answers, prompting you to ponder the true nature of the supernatural force that haunts the characters. While some may find the end frustrating, it serves to enhance the overall sense of mystery and intrigue.

Let Him In is a beautifully haunting tale that explores the depths of human emotion and the supernatural. It's a story that lingers in your mind long after you've finished reading. If you're looking for a psychological thriller with a strong emotional core, this book is well worth your time. While not a conventional horror novel, it will certainly send shivers down your spine and leave you pondering its enigmatic conclusion. I would rate it 4 stars and highly recommend it to readers who enjoy thought-provoking and atmospheric suspense novels. I personally will definitely a physical book to highlight and add to my shelf!

"While Michaels death has been shrouded in silence all these years, my sisters is a scab at which mum just can't help but pick"

Sending a very big thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for giving me an opportunity to read and offer an honest review!

Let Him In was available as a read now title. And because of the novel's description, I jumped at the chance to read it. Needless to say I was disappointed.

I expected an adrenaline-filled horror novel that would be unputdownable. Instead, it turned out to be pretty boring for me. I couldn't connect with any of the characters. And naming the paranormal villain Black Mamba was a little off-putting. Maybe there was some symbolism to naming the villain after a poisonous snake. But I just couldn't appreciate that.

I felt that there needed to be some back story about the house. It seemed as though the paranormal activity just popped in out of nowhere. Surely there had to have been some history. But it wasn't made clear at the beginning.

With a lackluster storyline, I gave up reading at 34% Perhaps I'll attempt reading it again so see if my assessment changes. But for now, it's an unfortunate one star DNF.

I received a DRC from Poisoned Pen Press through NetGalley. The review herein is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions.

A great spooky and thrilling read. I got sucked into this story for the very beginning and found myself not only wanting to keep going, but needing to see what was going to happen next. I loved all the dark and supernatural vibes of this one and found it perfect for spooky season!

The story was well written with very subtle hints dropped along the way. I was kept engaged throughout, but at the end I was still left wondering. A novel that definitely makes you think.

This was creepy. While being deliberately scary, this story has a very strong psychological aspect to it, particularly about grief, that just hit different.

Twins have an imaginary friend. A very strange and creepy imaginary friend. Their family is trying to get to the bottom of what exactly is going on, and this leads to some dark and intense revelations.

I really enjoyed this. It is a good, sometimes intense, spooky read.

Out October 3, 2023!

Thank you, Netgalley and Publisher, for this Arc!

This was a great atmospheric, spooky read!! Perfect for fall, it really got me in the mood for the season. The writing was better than expected and the plot was interesting!

This was a great creepy debut! I definitely felt the chilly goosebumps and the mystery vibe. It did fall slower than I thought it would read and just a bit flat at moments. Other than that it really kept me intrigued to find out if the twins had an imaginary friend or a real life boogie man.

SHORT SUMMARY
A Father (Alfie) is now taking care of his distraught twin daughters after his wife, their mother, was killed in an accident in the cellar of their house. Their dead mother Pipa is a twin as well and her living twin Julia (psychiatrist) steps in to help Alfie with the twins. The twins are experiencing disturbing haunting interactions with a man after their mother has passed, but is he real or not?

I will start by saying this book cover is one of the main reasons I had high hopes for this book. The art followed by the depictions of the story had me sold. This book was very well written. I loved the characters, all of them and that is rare. I found myself rooting for all of them and wanting them to find peace. I will say my interests in the book dropped off towards the end. I felt the final product of what was going on was sloppily handled and did not feel complete. I understand that some mysteries leave you wanting more but this one simply left me with questions and honestly, I don’t care to find out more. This book had great potential and really let me down.
Thank you to William Friend for providing me with an ARC on Netgalley.

I really really wanted to love this one. The premise was perfect and spooky. However, the pacing of the book felt very slow. It just didn’t keep my interest like I thought. It also wasn’t as spooky either. Black Mamba was an interesting character and had tons of potential to be creepy. It felt like it was just in the background of the story. I also didn’t like the ending with Alfie and the sister.

Um. Oh my god. Yes.
Creepy af.

9 months after Alfie’s wife dies his twin 7 year olds start talking about seeing a man in their bedroom. He’s freaked out but chalks it up to grief until they keep talking about this man as if he is their invisible friend. Alfie seeks help from his wife’s twin Julia who is a therapist.

This was wild. I loved the mystery of the whole thing and questioning reality/ reliability of the narrators.
The ending had me shook.
Absolutely haunting.
I loved it.
The audio was great.

Thanks to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for an advanced listening copy.

Let him in focuses on a young widow and the father of two young twins who are starting to engage with a new imaginary friend. As the girls engage deeper with the new friend, behaviors are changing, and the father engages the help of his wife's twin sister to help counsel the girls.

The book does a great job building up suspense as you learn more about the mother's death, the history of the house and the strange religion that the family is a part of. The twins were a little creepy with finishing each other's thoughts and the imaginary friend could have been imaginary, real or supernatural - seems all these choices were possible. Also seemed like there were odd details that did not add to the story or were not explained. I also think the ending fell a little short, after the reveal, the situation was quickly cleared up. I did give 3 stars for the good story as it was captivating until that end.

Was interesting to know there is a version of the book already I publication in England, and this is the US version.

After Alfie’s wife dies, it’s up to him to raise their twin girls. When the girls start seeing a new imaginary friend, it’s seen as a harmless coping mechanism. Until it begins taking over their lives.

While I already said The September House was my Halloween season recommendation, now I have a second. September was humorous, Let Him In is straight creepy. I could not put it down. I love any type of spooky entity, especially with kids involved and the hint of a possible demon. The author did a great job of escalating the creepiness page by page. You won’t want to read this one at night. I need to discuss the ending with someone!

“Demons are our servants, and we are their masters. We can control them. Command them.”

Let Him In comes out 10/3.