I thought this was pretty good overall! The pacing was strong, the writing was sharp as always, and there were a few nice twists that kept me engaged. That said, I did find parts of the plot a bit predictable. If you’ve read enough thrillers, some of the beats will feel familiar. The main character was extremely nosy (lol), which definitely drove the plot forward, but also made me raise an eyebrow more than once. I’ve read six of Sarah Pekkanen’s books, and while this is probably my least favorite of the bunch, it’s still a solid domestic suspense!

A dark thriller about an attorney named Stella who is hired to act in the best interests of a young girl named Rose. Rose’s parents are divorcing after a terrible incident where the former nanny fell to her death in the house. Now the house has no glass windows, the young daughter is obsessed with collecting sharp objects, and worse, she refuses to speak. The rest of the family are just as strange. Was the nanny murdered or did she plunge to her death? Rose may be the only one who witnessed the murder, and now it is up to Stella to uncover the truth that the family is trying to hide.
I loved the dark, creepy atmosphere of this thriller and it definitely kept me on edge wondering what would happen next. I have read almost all of Sarah Pekkanen’s books and although I thought this was different than her others I still enjoyed it and look forward to reading her next one! 4 ⭐️
Thanks to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the eARC. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Stella is an attorney assigned to act as the guardian ad litem in the custody battle over a young girl named Rose. Rose’s parents are divorcing after the recent possible murder of the nanny. Stella needs to not only decide the best home environment for Rose, but also see if she is in the unique position to help solve which adult is ultimately responsible for the nanny's death. Is it the mother, father, grandmother, or even more sinisterly, is it Rose?
Additionally, Rose is completely mute as a ptsd response to all the chaos surrounding her. Stella experienced a similar response after the death of her own mother in childhood, and will likely be the only person that can help in this stressful situation.

This was a thrilling story that hooked me from the very first chapter! I loved Stella’s character and was rooting for her to succeed and solve the mystery. Rose also won me over. Even before we discovered her guilt or innocence, I felt such empathy for the trauma that she endured. 4/5 stars

I enjoyed House of Glass! While it did feel a bit wordy and dragged in places, and I was able to predict a few of the twists before they happened, it was still an entertaining read overall. I’d call it a solid “popcorn thriller” — easy to get into and hold your attention.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

What a wild ride House of Glass was. 4 solid stars.

House of Glass is one of those books that has you on the edge of your seat the entire time. From the moment, I started the book, I could not put it down. I was so enthralled with the concept. If there is one thing I absolutely love in a thriller, is having a main plot and a subplot. I love multiple layers of mystery. It really enriches the story for me and always has me completely hooked.

While I do think some of the plotlines in House of Glass were a bit predictable. It doesn’t negate that Sarah Pekkanen knows how to write a great story. Her last few books have been some of my personal favorites. She takes common tropes and applies her own twists to them and I love that. I know going into one of her books because while I think I know where a story is going, she pulls the rug out from underneath me. And that always impresses me.

Seeing a few other reviews mention that they felt the subplot was a bit unnecessary and I completely disagree. I think it really allowed me to know Stella and it allowed for a full in depth look into why she is the way she is. And why she helps children like Rose. Why she gives them a voice when they don’t have one. If I didn’t know her past, then I don’t think I would have fully understood her.

The big who done it, I can say I didn't see coming. I had my sights set on someone else the entire time. Now that is how you write a thriller, you set it up with any possible suspects and you don’t make it super obvious. And Pekkanen delivered. Another 10/10 thriller and I cannot wait for the next one.

This one hooked me from the beginning and kept me guessing the whole way through! I loved both storylines and how they played together. A great novel from Sarah Pekkanen!

Who can you trust? In this novel, absolutely no one. They are all liars, telling half-truths to fit their agenda. But that's what makes this book so gripping. Which truths and lies do we pay most attention to? Sarah Pekkanen knows how to keep us guessing, and once all the secrets came unraveled, I admit I was shocked at the culprit.

House of Glass by Sarah Pekkanen is a tense, twisty thriller that pulls you in with its locked-room setup and steadily mounting suspense. The story unfolds in a tightly controlled setting, creating a claustrophobic atmosphere that heightens the stakes. While some character motivations could have been explored more deeply, the plot kept me guessing and engaged throughout. It’s a compelling, fast-paced read with plenty of surprises—well worth four stars.

3.5 stars

Stella Hudson is an attorney, appointed to serve as counsel for children in custody cases. She usually refuses to accept clients under the age of thirteen due to a her own traumatic childhood experiences but she was told that she might be the only one that would be able to help Rose. Rose Barclay is a nine-year-old girl who suffers from traumatic mutism. It all started after she witnessed the possible murder of her nanny Tina and now her parents are getting divorced. Will Stella be able to help her since she suffered traumatic mutism as a child? She has been tasked to recommend the custody arrangement for the Barclays.

This is a quick, entertaining read that fans of psychological suspense will likely enjoy, especially those who appreciate a fast-paced story. I felt like the romantic interest at the end was just rushed and just didn't fit in with the story line. If it had developed throughout the book it would have been fine but it just seemed awkward and rushed.

Thanks to St. Martin’s Press for the ARC provided through NetGalley.

This was rough for me. I ended up DNFing it about 1/3 of the way through bc I just couldn’t pay attention. Didn’t care about any of the character.

This book had a very satisfying ending. The middle seemed like nothing was happening, but you still learned things about the characters. I enjoyed this book okay but it isn't going to be an overall favorite.

This book was riveting and kept me on the edge of my seat through the whole thing. I was completely sucked in by the first chapter. I'm not sure a character named 'Stella' has ever captivated me as much she did. I can't wait to read more of Sarah Pekkanen's books!

This one was chilling and extremely creepy! I wasn't sure how I would feel about a child being the center of the story, but I really enjoyed all of the twists and turns this story took!

House of Glass is a twisty, slow-burn thriller where a creepy mansion hides some seriously dark family secrets. If you like smart, moody mysteries with a side of childhood trauma and rich people being shady—this one's for you.

I have read a fair number of thrillers in my days and this one seemed too on the nose to me. I pretty much had the booked guessed from the very beginning. With knowing who did it so to speak it the book drug on.
This was my first time with a Sarah Pekkanen book and I am hoping that the rest of her works are not like this. I want some suspense in my thrillers and guessing till the end to see what happens.

Thank you to NetGalley and St Martins Press for the eARC!

I absolutely loved the premise for this book. Reading the summary really encouraged me to start this right away! Who did it? No really who did it? Well, if you think you know who did it? Guess what? You probably guessed correctly!

All of the hints and pieces tied throughout the book really gave a little too much information for my taste and that really contributed to the ending of this falling flat for me.

4.25 stars! - I really enjoyed this book. A very fast read for a domestic thriller. I enjoyed most of the characters, even when we were suspecting them. I was also very pleased with the wrap up of the book. A happy unexpected bonus with this book was that it took place in the same county where I live! She wrote about SO many of the places I know so well all over the DMV - She talked about DC, VA, and MD. Most of it took place very close to me. There were restaurants and parks mentioned that I have been to. That is always a fun extra!

Amazing and riveting story! Kept me guessing until the end. Excited about the character development and how you really felt like you knew them. They were somewhat relatable but still the story worked well. I would read more from Sarah Pekkanen.

House of Glass was an unputdownable psychological thriller! I was questioning everyone’s motives right along with Stella. The ending was shocking and satisfying! I loved everything about this suspenseful, atmospheric, twisty thriller! I need to read more of Sarah Pekkanen’s books!

This was enjoyable mystery. This was the first time I read a story where a character worked as the best interest of a child attorney, so it was interesting getting a glimpse into her profession. The mystery was engaging and the reveals didn't feel forced or created for convenience sake.
On a side note, I absolutely despite the audio book narrator.