Not my favorite Rachel Hawkins novel. I’ve consistently loved her work but this one fell kinda flat. It sounded good on paper, but the story stalled and the twists just weren’t twisty enough. Nor did I enjoy a single character making it hard to root for anyone.

Wow! Just Wow!! I couldn’t put this book down! It kept me invested from beginning to end, I HAD to know what happened!!! Such a great read, and the ending was definitely not what I expected at all! Loved it!!!!

Ruby McTavish better known for her unfortunate kidnapping when she was a child… and the untimely deaths of her… four husbands; lived what some would say a hard life, aside from her family being the wealthiest one in North Carolina. Her son Cam and his wife Jules are led back to Ashby House after the Uncle’s Passing to settle some of the affairs. But as time passes more of Ruby’s and other’s secrets unfold. Secrets that even money can’t hide or heal.

This book was absolutely amazing. The character dynamics and plot twists are so woven together perfectly that it is impossible to put this book down! I didn’t know which characters to love, hate or trust. There were so many twists and secrets that every character seemed to have that it seemed impossible to guess them all. Thank you NetGalley for this ARC!

WOW!! I was so addicted to this book, I never wanted to put it down and when I had to, it's all I could think about! It's littered with twists and turns and has several of my favorite tropes: Multiple POVs, dual timelines, southern gothic, old mansion, rich people problem vibes! I first read The Wife Upstairs and loved it. Then read Reckless Girls and loved it. Then The Villa, 5 stars! But this one, this one tops them all and is my new favorite!! Absolutely incredible! Many thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!

Ooh I liked this one. Told in multiple POVs, you're taken on a ride back between the past and present, and thankfully everyone isn't as dumb as I thought they might be. Which makes the twists better honestly, particularly after one reveal you get the next.

It's a fun book, paced really well, even if not all of the characters are likeable they're still fun to read about.

Though nothing at all like the Seven Husband of Evelyn Hugo, I can see some of the parallels some folks might make. This def reads like a book that should be a movie.

Rachel Hawkins can do no wrong! I devour everything she writes and it just gets better and better every time. I reviewed her previous new release from earlier in 2023 (The Villa) and I’m pretty sure I said the exact same thing. But, seriously, it’s true. I’ve already read her entire backlist and I just need MORE. There are so few authors whose entire oeuvre I have enjoyed equally, but Hawkins is definitely one of them.

In particular, I loved the writing style in this one. It includes a combination of articles and letters. This just makes everything feel so much more real when you’re reading. Hawkins has such a unique voice and way of structuring her novels that is so different from many other cookie cutter thriller writers. She really knows how to immediately hook you into a story and keep you gripped to the pages for the entire experience. Her storytelling craft is impeccable.

Hawkins has a way of making you care about the characters on a deeper level, no matter what terrible things they think or do. They are raw and relatable and humanly flawed. The house itself becomes its own character, bringing the atmosphere to life. The family legacy, rich history, and turbulent friendship dynamics all play a crucial role. This is a dark, twisty story that will keep you guessing, and second-guessing, until its explosive conclusion.

I loved this book so much. I read it in like two days max because I couldn’t put it down. The cover is also perfection and gives off the perfect vibes for this story. Highly recommend! I only hate that I read it so far in advance (which, I mean, can you blame me? I couldn’t help myself after being offered an ARC) because now I have to wait over a year before getting to read something from this author again… Idk if I’m gonna make it y’all…

This is the first adult mystery by Rachel Hawkins that I’ve read (I am familiar with her YA “Hex Hall” and “Rebel Belle” series). She’s a terrific writer, and this story kept my interest throughout! I thought the shorter chapters told from alternating narrators was really effective, along with the epistolary content and newspaper clippings What a twisty, suspenseful ride and a clever whodunnit that keeps you guessing until the very end.

My gratitude to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC so that I could provide my honest thoughts.

What a dysfunctional family! Twisted characters, short chapters and a twisty plot make for a compelling read you won't be able to put down. The Heiress might be Rachel Hawkins's best novel yet! I loved how part of this book was told through newspaper articles, letters, emails, etc. It worked really well and added a lot to the story. The alternating POVs combined with the mixed media kept the pace moving quickly. Everything comes to a head in a very satisfying ending that reveals even more surprises. You won't want to miss this one when it comes out on January 9, 2024!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC!

This is the first book I’ve read by Rachel. I really enjoyed the twists and turns! Cam and Jules were really interesting characters. I really liked the dual POV, it allowed us to get different perspectives, kept the story interesting! Definitely an interesting read! I would definitely recommend! Thank you NetGalley, Rachel and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC!

This was a fast-paced, page-turner. I was absorbed from the start and was often surprised by the twists throughout. The story was engaging and had me glued to the book without being distracted by anything while reading. It was very well written and entertaining. I highly recommend reading this if you love intense, suspenseful thrillers. Thank you, NetGalley, and the publisher for the ARC.

Another amazing book by Rachel Hawkins! When Camden and Jules go back to his family’s home which he inherited , the reader learns that not everyone is who they seem to be. Told in a dual timeline with multiple narrators, this book kept me reading. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

This was a good book. A little predictable but still entertaining for sure. It’s a story about rich people do bad things. I found the ending a bit confusing at times trying to figure out who was who.

Another super solid, fast read by Rachel Hawkins. Told through multiple POVs – letters from Ruby (the deceased heiress herself), Camden (adopted son to Ruby), and his wife, Jules – we get a story that clips along pretty quickly and has some moments of fourth wall breaking where Jules speaks directly to the reader. I, as always, figured out nothing in advance, so I got to be shocked and surprised more than once. A one sitting read!

I like a twisty family mystery, but this one had too many narrators. Down the road, the plot shows why this was selected, but I still think it could have been simplified. Overall, decent, but not great.

I really liked this book. The story is typical Rachel Hawkins. The twists and turns were so good. The flow was really good too.

The Heiress is another enjoyable and twisty book from Hawkins! Once you get into it, it's hard to put down. In true Hawkins fashion, the characters are both likable and hateable all at the same time.

I would definitely recommend, especially for fans of Hawkins' other novels. Thanks to NetGalley for a copy to review!

At first glance, you would think this book is about Camden & Jules, a married couple living in Colorado. Truly, the book unravels the mysterious life of Ruby McTavish, Cam's adoptive mother and heiress to the McTavish fortune. What I loved about this book is the mystery around Ruby, Cam & Jules unravels through multiple perspectives, leaving you engrossed in the story. Who was Ruby? Why did her husbands mysteriously die around her? What is Jules hiding? Yes, there are the typical dysfunctional wealthy family tropes throughout the book, but the story and characters are well developed. I love Rachel Hawkins as an author and this book is another stroke of genius.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this book!

I've read a few of Rachel Hawin's thrillers, and this one is by far my favorite! I've only read a few of her books, but I feel like i need to read more now because after finding the Aestas easter egg in there, I feel like I missed others that may have been in there.

I loved Ruby's story you learn throughout letters in the book, she was such a fascinating character to me that you never really get to meet in the book, yet you learn so much about her by getting inside her head in the letters. Some of the secrets and twists I was able to guess throughout the book, but it certainly did not take away from the whole story and other reveals.

I hope there's more to come for this. I want to know more about Cam's birth mom, and other characters I won't mention due to spoilers.

Loved the unique format and the twists and turns! Kept me guessing and definitely turning pages! I devoured it poolside on vacation, perfect book for that setting.

I have always loved a Rachel Hawkins thriller & this one did not disappoint!!! An absolutely ♡ pounding, page turning thriller youre immediately sucked in to the Ashby House & then you’re trapped…what is going on behind closed doors, who are these cold hearted inhabitants - all these questions kept me on my toes!! I am in my thriller era right now & this book did not disappoint! I am so happy that I got to read an ARC of this book & cannot wait for January 9 2024 when the rest of the world can get their hands on it! Well done Rachel!! You kill the thriller game