Another great story by a favourite author . This edge of your seat psychological thriller will keep you guessing until the end

A character drive psychological thriller that keeps you on the edge. The book is told from Stella’s perspective and I really liked her - her demons, her relationships , and her search for the truth and best interests of her client . Rose was an interesting character - I never could tell whether she was pure evil or just a traumatized kid!

Stella Hudson is a best interest attorney (BIA) assigned to a custody case to determine what custody decision would be in the child’s best interest during the Barclay family divorce. When she meets her new little client Rose, Rose is suffering from traumatic mutism after her nanny fell to her death out a glass window at the Barclay home. Was she pushed and if so by whom?

This one is an entertaining read. A perfect thrill for the summer that just had me picturing Rose in a movie as a really creepy child with a matching creepy doll. I feel like if this were a movie the hair on my neck would be at attention. There’s some good twists although the last chapter seemed a bit out of left field to me.

Pick this up if you like scary, creepy kid characters and domestic thrills.

First, I’m so grateful to NetGalley & the author for sending me an ARC.

After the way I enjoyed Gone Tonight, I was so excited for Sarah Pekkanen’s new release, House of Glass. She did not disappoint! I loved this one! It kept me guessing & suspicious of everyone. It also gave me just enough the creepy vibes too. The psychological suspense was *chef’s kiss!* This book really sucked me in right off the bat & kept my attention through to the end! I highly recommend it! If you’re a thriller lover, this one is for you!

This book pulled me in and terrified me until the very last page. I loved the pacing, the creepy characters and the setting. This was done so well. We are introduced to the Barclays, a family on the surface who seem to have it all: money, power, a beautiful home, and a brilliant young daughter. Well, it all comes smashing down, not with glass since this is literally a plastic house. Ian, has had an affair with Tina, the Nanny and now she is dead. She was either pushed or fell through a giant glass window. Ian and his wife, Beth are now divorcing and it’s up to Rose’s law guardian, Stella to figure this twisted family out.

I loved that there was always a sense of dread lurking in the Barclay’s house. “There’s a heaviness to the air, as if gravity is somehow stronger within the confines of these walls”. Rose, is 9 years old, but wow is she a force of nature. She saw Tina plunge to her death and this causes her to be unable to speak. Yet, that does not stop Rose from being a seriously creepy and scary little girl. She likes knives and collecting little shards of glass. Fun Stuff like that keeps her occupied. Does she know more than she is letting on, that she was just gardening outside with her Grandma when Tina’s sad incident happened? Has Rose been traumatized or is she The Trauma? It is frightening to consider that young children do actually harm and kill people.

I just had to keep reading to find out how this would all end. The ending was a bit dramatic, but still I read until very late finishing this up. It’s my first book by Sarah Pekkanen and I will be back for more.

Thank you NetGalley, St. Martins, and Sarah Pekkanen for a copy of this book. I always leave reviews of books I read.

Happy book birthday to HOUSE OF GLASS by @sarahpekkanen! What a treat of a whodunnit mystery-thriller this turned out to be!

Nanny Tina has been pushed out of a window to fall to her death. Nine-year-old Rose might have witnessed the fall and is now mute. Her parents are also now going through a divorce, and her family are all hiding secrets. Stella, the attorney hired to be Rose’s voice in the divorce custody battle, has a past of her own and is peeling back truths layer by layer.

I found this book hard to put down and enjoyed trying to guess the twists. I loved how it all erupted to a satisfying conclusion. Narrator of the audiobook, Laura Benanti, was a new narrator for me and she was perfect for this role. I read some on my kindle but enjoyed audio a ton so majority was read on audio. Many thanks to @stmartinspress and @macmillan.audio for the early review copies! Highly recommend for a satisfying thriller!

House of Glass pulled me in from the beginning. Rose is assigned a case to represent interests of a child who has fell traumatically mute following the murder of her nanny. Rose normally represents older kids, but has a connection as she had the same mutism temporarily after a family passing.

The eery setting and characters made it hard to trust anyone - no one is perfect, so you aren't quite sure what to expect when everything seems off.

To me this read felt equal parts cold/calm/quiet but also fast paced, and I kept wanting to read more!

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for an ARC.

A mysterious and violent death, a historic old house, and a really creepy kid who can't or won't' say a word makes for an interesting mystery. Paired with a lawyer with a traumatic childhood that leads to clouded judgment, House of Glass has all sort of twists and turns as anyone could be guilty. I found the current day mystery more interesting but the MC's childhood mystery more compelling in shaping who she turned out to be. I'm not sure that I bought the minor romance that developed later in the story though as I didn't feel enough justification for that development, but it was a rather minor plot point which neither added to not detracted from the main storyline.

Definitely check this mystery/thriller out if you enjoy fast pacing and damaged female leads who come to terms with the ghosts of their pas.t.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read and review this ARC.

House of Glass by Sarah Pekkanen
Mystery, thriller.
Lawyer Stella Hudson has a new case that eerily mimics her own history in some aspects. A nanny is dead, and the child, Rose Barclay has gone silent. Stella is an investigator assigned to uncover who in the family is a victim and who is a murderer. The house is all plastic with no glass to be found and answers are twisted as the family splits apart. Everyone is a suspect.

🎧 I alternated between an ebook copy and an audiobook. The narration was performed by Laura Benanti who does a wonderful job with voice variations and keeping the tension high and suspenseful in the appropriate times. The flow from chapter to chapter was seamless and I found no discernible recording issues. The audio kept my attention at my usual speed of 1.5 and I can easily recommend the format any reader.

A family with a killer in the midst. Who is it? A thrill ride as the clues are analyzed by Stella as she compares the current case with her own backstory. She needs to figure it out before someone else is dead.
Arresting.

I received a copy of this from NetGalley and publisher Macmillan Audio.

Proper Thriller

I want to start off by saying a slight apology to some of my coworkers. Why, you might be asking? Well, the majority of my shift today was spent reading “House of Glass” by Sarah Pekkanen. I am shocked that this is my first book by this author. I loved the audiobook and ebook in equal measure. For the first time in a long while, I read a thriller that I did not guess the ending to. Such a win in my book. This book comes at the heels of a week where I have read many five-star reads, and this is going on that pile.

“House of Glass” is an enthralling thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. The story revolves around a seemingly perfect family living in a beautiful glass house, but as secrets begin to unravel, the facade of their idyllic life shatters. Pekkanen masterfully weaves a tale of suspense, with twists and turns that left me guessing until the very end.

Stella’s character is delightfully well-developed and serves as the pillar of the story. I appreciated her willingness and determination to stick with this frustrating case despite all the obstacles she faces and her own past trauma. Rose was written in equal measure creepy child and someone I wanted to hug.

The characters are well-developed and relatable, each with their own hidden depths and motivations. The protagonist’s journey through the layers of deception and betrayal is both gripping and emotionally charged. Pekkanen’s writing style is engaging and immersive, making it easy to lose track of time while reading.

One of the standout aspects of this book is its ability to balance intense, heart-pounding moments with quieter, introspective scenes. This contrast adds depth to the narrative and keeps the reader invested in the characters’ fates. The pacing is perfect, with just the right amount of tension building up to a satisfying and unexpected conclusion.

I both read and listened to the book. The audio narrator, Laura Benanti, a Tony award-winning singer/actress, brings the story to life with her captivating performance. Her steady voice and nuanced inflection keep listeners hooked from start to finish.

Overall, “House of Glass” is a must-read for thriller enthusiasts. It’s a testament to Pekkanen’s skill as a storyteller that she can craft such a compelling and unpredictable plot. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a thrilling and thought-provoking read. I can’t wait to explore more of Sarah Pekkanen’s work in the future.

Thanks to NetGalley, Macmillan Audio, and St. Martin’s Press for sending me an advance reading copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions in this review are my own. I look forward to reading more thrillers by this author if the characters are this well-written

🪞house of glass

🌟rating: 4.5🌟
⚡genre: thriller
📚pace: fast
🤯twists: solid and satisfying

READ THIS IF YOU LIKE..
🏚️creepy house//creepy kids
👨‍👩‍👧domestic thrillers with a a legal twist
🔎everyone's a suspect
👤single point of view
⁉️secrets everywhere
📖whodunnits
⏩bingeable reads//short chapters

THOUGHTS

🪞HOUSE OF GLASS is big on the creep factor and I was here for it. The big, old mansion itself makes for an eerie and atmospheric setting, while the little girl at the center of the murder mystery was both fascinating and unsettling.

⏩The short chapters, small pool of suspects and just how suspicious absolutely everyone was acting had me hooked from early on. HOUSE OF GLASS is a quick and engaging book that helped me get out of a bit of a reading slump.

⚡The ending didn't blow my mind, but at the same time, all the red herrings, secrets and not knowing who to trust kept me guessing until the end. The female lead's history and her mother's suspicious death played a big role and added an extra layer of tension and suspense.

House of Glass is a must-read for thriller enthusiasts. It’s a testament to Pekkanen’s skill as a storyteller that she can craft such a compelling and unpredictable plot. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a thrilling and thought-provoking read.

This is a story about generational problems.

I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this! The pacing was good & the protagonist was likable. I did find myself wondering about her commitment to her job (listen, I care about my clients but I’m definitely not sticking around for ANY of this)- but mostly I really liked it. There was a slight romance subplot that I’m hoping indicates a sequel? Otherwise it felt like a very random inclusion.

Thank you so much @macmillan.audio for the audio copy of this thriller & @stmartinspress for the eArc!

I've cherished many of Sarah Pekkanen's solo and co-authored books with Greer Hendricks, but "Anonymous Girl" truly captivated me. The compelling premise of "House of Glass" once again sparked my curiosity, especially considering Pekkanen's exceptional storytelling skills.

Stella, a best-interest attorney specializing in child custody cases, finds herself representing a client who doesn't fit her usual demographic. As she delves into the case, her own childhood trauma resurfaces and blurs the lines between her professional duties and personal emotions. The intricate family dynamics and Stella's internal struggles make it challenging to decipher whether the nine-year-old, Rose, is a victim or a manipulative mastermind, adding a layer of intrigue to the story.

I was completely captivated by the twisted tale and its mesmerizing narrative. The author's gifted storytelling skillfully concealed the true culprit until the last moment, keeping the suspense high. Although the pacing felt slower compared to some of Pekkanen's other works, I couldn't help but be impressed by her ability to keep me guessing. I initially anticipated a thrilling read, but I quickly reminded myself that it's promoted as women's fiction.

I was lucky enough to receive an ebook from St. Martin's Press and an audiobook from Macmillan Audio via NetGalley. Switching between the two formats enhanced my reading experience. The narrator for the audiobook was superb, adding another layer of enjoyment to the story. All opinions are my own.

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It is a twisted psychological thriller about an attorney engaged to determine the custody for a little girl whose parents are divorcing. The twist is that the little girl saw her nanny die and is not speaking at all. What a page turner. I flew through this one. I loved being in the head of the lawyer as she pieced it all together. How she never gave up, despite everything being thrown at her and fearing for her own life. It was twisted, suspenseful, stressful and just so compelling.

Suspenseful and intriguing tale of a child with traumatic mutism and the attorney who decides her future. Sarah Pekkanen always delivers a very readable story!

Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this ARC!

Another fantastic book from Sarah Pekkanen; it was gripping, twisty and a bit eerie. It kept me guessing and thinking from start to finish, loved the characters, loved the surprise element and mixing the book with the audio was the best way for me.
I loved everything about it.

Thank you St. Martin's Press and Macmillan Audio for this gifted copy and complimentary audiobook.

𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 by Sarah Pekkanen releases today!

Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced digital copy of this book.

Stella Hudson is an accomplished attorney whose specialty is exploring family dynamics and deciding which parent should be awarded custody of a child, or children, in a divorce settlement. She is also a grown-up seven-year-old little girl who cowered hiding in a closet in the living room while her mother slowly died of an overdose on the rug outside the closet door. She has never quite forgiven herself for not somehow "saving" her mother and suffered from traumatic mutism, which led to her not speaking for months after discovering her mother's body.

Now and old friend and fellow lawyer has recommended her for a case involving a nine-year-old girl with traumatic mutism after witnessing the death of her nanny following a fall from the third floor of her house. Stella doesn't want to take the case, but her friend, Charles, convinces her she may the the ONLY person who can reach this child, Rose.

The family is wealthy beyond imagination and their house is luxurious. Rose is an intelligent child, with many accomplishments, but the family dynamic is unsettling to Stella from the first time she meets them. The police have been unable to determine exactly how the nanny fell from the window, or was she pushed? The three adults in the house, Rose's mother and father and her father's mother, all could be suspects. As could Rose.

We get to watch as Stella not only figures out what is going on in this strange house and who the real culprit is, but begins to untangle the story of her mother and father, both of whom died young and left her orphaned.

Really good. I didn't figure it out, which is always a plus for me in any mystery story, and I never saw the ending coming. There were so many loose threads wrapped up. I LOVED it!!

Sarah Pekkanen never disappoints! Nine year old Rose Barclay witnessed her nanny fall to her death from a window at Rose’s house and now won’t speak. Rose’s parents are going through a divorce and can’t come to an agreement on custody. Stella has been hired to determine the best parenting plan for Rose. However, things do not feel right to Stella when she gets to Rose's home. The Barclay’s are definitely lying and keeping things from Stella. The house just seems dark. What really happened to the nanny? This situation is more than a simple case in figuring out the best custody arrangement for Stella.

This book had me guessing all the way through. I love there were twists I didn’t see coming and connections I wasn’t expecting. Towards the end I thought I had it figured out, but there were still a few things that were revealed. The ending was satisfying. A great thriller!

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press, Sarah Pekkanen, and NetGalley for allowing me to listen to this novel in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this new release by Sarah Pekkanen. It wasn’t a super, twisty thriller, but it was fast paced and had short chapters, which I love. I listened to the audiobook of this one, and thought it was really well done. Pekkanen writes a compelling story where you really don’t know who to trust and you’re doubting everyone. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a quick thriller !