This was a really quick read and I was interested to see what would happen. But as the story progressed, I felt like nothing really exciting every happened. I wanted a big twist or some crazy moment but I never got it. I also think there were some really unrealistic parts that I didn't like. I also didn't care for the main character that much. I appreciated that it did suck me in and I was really curious to know how it was going to end but it just fell flat unfortunately.

Sarah Pekkanen’s House of Glass is a suspenseful and atmospheric thriller that keeps readers guessing until the very end. House of Glass is a well-crafted thriller that offers plenty of suspense and psychological intrigue. Pekkanen’s writing is vivid and immersive, and she successfully creates an unsettling atmosphere that lingers long after the final page is turned. The novel’s exploration of themes like truth, deception, and the impact of trauma adds depth to the narrative. Pekkanen's novel is a compelling read that delivers enough twists and turns to keep fans of psychological thrillers hooked. It offers a satisfying blend of mystery, tension, and dark family drama that makes it worth picking up.

I love Sarah Pekkanen’s style of writing, and House of Glass is just another great read to add to the list. It tells the story of an attorney trying to get to the bottom of a case and the secrets that lay underneath it all. I especially loved how three dimensional each of the characters were and the fact that the chapters were so short and easy to fly through. If you love a psychological thriller that keeps you on your toes until the very last second, this one is for you.

This was a fantastic book by Sarah. Such a thrilling read, I couldn't stop reading it. Even when i had to put the book down from time to time all i could think about was wanting to return to this book just to find out what happens next. This was such a nail biting thriller, reading it is a whole experience.

I loved this latest novel by Sarah Pekkanen. First of all, the main character Stella was as interesting as the mystery. A deep dive into her past and what makes her tick threaded seamlessly into the narrative.

Stella is an attorney with an interest in child advocacy. As a favor to a friend she agrees to look into a case where a child, Rose, has witnessed her nanny's death as she fell or was pushed out of a window. Her first task is to talk with Rose at her home. The house is beautiful with a noticeably cold aura. The father had an affair with the nanny which resulted in a pregnancy. Motive to kill? The mother is overly protective and holding back. Jealousy is a motive to kill. The nanny's boyfriend happened to stop by and knew about the affair. Jealousy is a motive. More people enter the nanny's circle of acquaintances. And they all have potential motives to kill! It was a fun journey sorting through all the suspects.

I recommend this book for mystery readers and suspense seekers. Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an early copy.

"On the outside they were the golden family with the perfect life. On the inside they built the perfect lie."

A rich Washington DC family - the husband and wife in the midst of a messy divorce and custody battle, a dead nanny, and their 9 year old child who doesn't speak. What's going on in this house? Enter Stella Hudson, a Best Interest Attorney appointed to serve as council for children in custody cases. Stella's only concern in this matter is the child. From the moment she enters into this case, she realizes this story is more twisted than she feared.

This is my first read by Sarah Pekkanen and I was hooked from the beginning. I thought I had it all figured out right off the bat. But no - it's a twisted tale with turns you don't expect. I enjoyed this book and would recommend.

These are only my opinions. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for a digital ARC of this book.

4 stars!

Dark, twisty, & creepy.

This book gives #babyteeth vibes. There were times I was really creeped out by the house & Rose! Most of this kept me on the edge of my seat, while some things I saw coming from a mile away. I did think some random tidbits about Stella could've been omitted and just didn't really follow the plot (towards the end - Garcia?!?)

Overall, I was thoroughly entertained & enjoyed this!
Always an autoread author!!

This is the type of thriller that keeps you guessing page after page, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Stella is a lawyer who advocates for kids whose parents are going through custody proceedings. When she is asked to make recommendations regarding the custody of Rose Barclay, a young girl, she finds herself involved in something much more complicated. Rose's nanny, Tina, has fallen through a window to her death. Someone in the Barclay home is a killer, or was it a terrible accident?

I found myself drawn in trying to decide whether Tina's death was a murder or not. I was suspicious of everyone and kept changing my mind as to what actually happened. And I will say, I did not guess the ending! I love it when I am taken by surprise! There is so much more to the story involving Stella's past, but I don't want to give anything away.

I highly recommend this book if you love thrillers with characters who you don't know whether to love or hate or even if they are telling the truth.

4.5 stars.

I actually haven't read any of Sarah's solo work but I definitely will be now. I haven't been this invested in a story in a long time. I was hooked from the very beginning. Her writing style is exactly what I look for in thrillers, so easy to get into & the chapters really make you want to keep reading. Some parts were predictable but that didn't take away from the story at all. Loved Stella's connection with Rose, added emotional depth which a lot of thriller's don't have. The ending felt perfectly wrapped up & everything was addressed which I always appreciate. Such a good read, I highly recommend this book

Thank you to Netgalley & St. Martin's Press for an arc of this book in exchange for an honest review!

This sucked me in right from the first page. An affiar, divorce, possible murder and possibly a killer child make for a fantastic, fast paced story.

Rose Barclay seems to be the only one who has witnessed what happened to her nanny and Stella Hudson, the lawyer has to figure out.
Did the nanny trip and fall or was she murdered? Rose suffers from traumatic mutism, the same condition Stella has suffered from when she witnessed her own mother's death!

Was the father Ian having an affair with the nanny, and that seems to have caused a riff between all the family members leading to divorce between Rose's parents. Stella soon realizes that she really cannot believe any of them, as each seems to have their own agenda - Stella is acting as the intermediary who can figure out which of the parent should get custody of Rose!

This was a quick read, as the chapters were small and equally gripping - this was on read now when it was released on netgalley and I was super quick to grab this and I am so glad I did it!
Thanks to St. Martin's Press and Netgalley!

Fantastic suspense read that will have you hooked from page 1. you have a nanny has fallen to her death, a wealthy couple going through a divorce and custody battle, and the reader is left wondering was it an accident, or a murder? Brilliantly written, this is a 'who done it' you don't want to miss. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

In general, I didn't care for any of the character. That made it a bit hard to fully engage with the story. The pace was too slow, But I did enjoy creepy vibes in the murder mystery. Unnecessary details may pull the reader out of the story on various occasions. It was "meh" overall.


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I really enjoy Sarah Pekkanen's books (especially her collaborations with Greer Hendricks!) but this one was not my favorite. There wasn't anything inherently bad about it, but it just didn't intrigue me like some of her others, hence the midlevel rating. I found there to be a lot of unnecessary extra storylines that kept distracting from the main story, so my attention just wasn't always there. I enjoyed it overall but doubt it will be one that I remember.

House of Glass is the newest thriller from acclaimed author Sarah Pekkanan.

The Barclay's seem to have everything...happy marriage, perfect child, wealth...until the nanny, Tina, falls from the attic window and Beth Barclay files for divorce. Rose, the daughter, goes mute after witnessing her nanny's death. Now, it's Stella's job to determine what is best for Rose, to live with her mother or father.

After speaking with everyone in the family home, including the grandmother Harriet, Stella isn't sure what to think. Something just doesn't seem right in this house...especially once she realizes there is no glass anywhere. Looking further into the Barclay's life, she speaks with Rose's school and tutors, but nothing seems to be making sense. Why are the Barclay's lying? Who are they trying to protect?

The story was quickly paced and the characters were well fleshed out. There was a secondary story involving Stella and her mentor Charles, who are looking into the death of Stella's mom when she was only seven. There were definitely parallels and the puzzle pieces were there if you knew how to put them together. Towards the end it was twist after twist, and nothing was what it looked like.

All in all, this was a great thriller to sink your teeth into. A family in crisis and a lawyer trying to overcome her own trauma, can they help each other through to the other side?

Thank you to @StMartinsPress and @NetGalley for a digital copy for review consideration. All opinions are honest and my own.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (4.5/5)

A psychological thriller with a side of strange family dynamics made this a captivating read! 📚 I was drawn in by the author's style, especially with the alternating timelines between Stella’s traumatic childhood & Rose’s current traumatic mutism.

The twists & turns kept me hooked, & I couldn't put it down. I’ll definitely be reading more from Sarah Pekkanen & highly recommend this one to anyone who loves a suspenseful story. Not only do you unravel what happened to Tina, but you also see the extreme lengths a family will go to in protecting themselves at the expense of their child.

Huge thanks to #NetGalley, @StMartinsPress, and @SarahPekkanen for the ARC. My opinions are my own and freely expressed.

Oh my GOD! What did I just read?!? Sarah Pekkanen creates a very believable mystery with lots of character building. Very much a tense atmosphere. I think you’ll like this book if you liked The Only One Left. Something about the story felt very similar (in the best way).

3.75/5

Overall, I liked House of Glass. The book follows the POV of Stella, a best interest attorney who needs to make a recommendation to the court over who should get custody of nine-year-old Rose Barclay, whose nanny fell out of a window to her death in suspicious circumstances. Stella is trying to figure out who is responsible for the nanny’s death and who can be trusted to be Rose’s guardian.

I liked how this book really kept me guessing as most of the characters were written to be untrustworthy. I truly did not guess the twist at the end! I think what made this thriller a little bit slower for me were all the chapters about Stella’s personal past with her Mom. I feel like it wasn’t all that necessary and took me away from the main story that I just wanted to get back to.

Overall I enjoyed this thriller. If you like domestic psychological thrillers with short chapters and untrustworthy characters, I think you’ll enjoy! Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Stella is tasked with helping to determine the best course of action for custody of Rose Barclay. The problem? The nanny’s dead, and the circumstances are suspicious. When Stella inserts herself into the family dynamics to gain insight into the family, everyone becomes a suspect and Stella’s own past is brought to the surface.

This should entertain many thriller readers, but I think the direction of the plot will surprise few. I found Stella’s backstory far more interesting than the nanny one however, and it wasn’t as developed as I would have liked.

Thank you to NetGalley and St Martin’s Press.

On the surface, the Barclay family seems perfect, but beneath the façade they are hiding some dark truths. When a young nanny falls to her death, nine-year-old Rose stops speaking, and lawyer Stella Hudson is brought in to uncover the truth. With everyone lying, it’s hard to tell who’s the victim and who’s the murderer.
I really enjoyed this one! The mystery kept me hooked, and the tension between the characters and the eerie atmosphere of the house made it hard to put down. The characters are all deeply flawed, and just when you think you’ve figured out who’s lying, Pekkanen throws in another twist that makes you second-guess everything. The way she blends suspense with psychological drama had me questioning every character’s motive. It’s a gripping, twisty read that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
If you’re into thrillers that make you think, this one’s a must-read!