I liked this book but didn't love it. It just didn't WOW me like her other books have. But it was still good. I did find it easy to figure out. I was spot on correct in who did what and why... But it was still very good. This author always delivers good books.

This is a story about a little girl. In a way it's about two little girls.

Rose who lives in a big house with everything she wants. Possibly not everything she needs though. Her parents are getting a divorce. Her grandma is crippled in a way. Walks with a cane and seems to be crazy about Rose. There is a dead nanny and Rose saw her fall. Rose can't talk, she is mute due to the trauma. She actually loved her nanny.

Stella who is working with the the lawyers to determine who Rose should live with. Stella found her own mother dead when she was just a child and also became mute after. She feels a connection to Rose. She wants more than anything to save her. To protect her. But she is also a bit afraid of Rose.

The house Rose lives in has absolutely no glass anywhere in it. Not the windows, cabinets, no mirrors. Nowhere. Not even the picture frames. Seems Rose might like to collect broken shards of glass.

This story is very good. Very well written and will keep you guessing. Mostly. I did figure out who did what and why. In two parts I figured out the motives. That didn't really take away from the story though. The characters were fairly likable. After you get to know them that is. What took away from this story for me was feelings. I just had no feelings when reading it. No tears, laughter, happiness. Nothing. But again I did like it.

Thank you #NetGalley, #SarahPekkanen, #StMartinsPress, for this ARC. This is my own true thoughts about this book.

4/5 stars.

Interesting novel but failed premise, as I've just finished reading a book about a highly non-oral child, and just because the girl couldn't talk didn't mean she couldn't communicate. If she had just written more messages other than "GO AWAY" this whole book would have dissolved. The plot rested solely on the fact that she was so traumatized she couldn't write anything down other than 2 words. Silliness.

Thank you, Netgalley, St. Martin's Press and Sarah Pekkanen for an advance copy of "House of Glass." I have been a huge Sarah Pekkanen fan since I first read Gone tonight; so I was so excited to get the opportunity to read House of Glass. The cover alone is intriguing to me. I feel it will definitely catch the eye of a reader to explore its content.

This psychological thriller is about Stella, an attorney that case is to determine custody arrangement for a recently muted girl named Rose after the death of her nanny. Stella having her own childhood trauma is invested to know what really occurred in Barclay House and why strongly all the glass has been removed from the premise. This book has you grasp to your seat and has you wondering what secrets each family member holds.

The House of Glass will become available Aug 6,2024. Thank you again for the advance for an honest review.

A great plot with curious characters. Well paced domestic thriller. It starts with nine year old Rose Barclay "living in hell". While her parents are going through a nasty divorce and custody battle , Rose's nanny falls to her death and Rose sees the body. The question is, was the fall an accident or was it murder? What sinister things are going on in the Barclay household? As her parents and grandmother close ranks and seem to be untruthful to possibly protect Rose, the mystery grows.

Enter Stella Hudson, the child's counsel appointed to Rose to determine what is best for her after she explores all factors and people involved. Stella, has her own history of childhood trauma so she usually doesn't work with younger children but takes the case as a favor for her friend and mentor Charles. Since the trauma, Rose is mute so Stella has her work cut out for her. The home seems to have a negative energy, nothing feels safe and everyone seems to be lying. What has happened in the Barclay home, who is safe and who is not, and most importantly, what is best for Rose? A quite enjoyable read!

Once again Sarah Pekkanen does not disappoint! Stellia is an attorney who helps children in custody battles. She's asked to work on this case by the person she's the closest to. The case involves Rose, a young child who doesn't talk and just witnessed her nanny's death. Stella must interact with the people in Rose's life to see which parent would serve the best interest for Rose.

This book is told from the perspective of Stella. She had no idea what to except but at the end of the day she wants what's best for Rose. However, going into this she doesn't know she may need to watch out for Rose herself. Soon after spending time and talking to the people closest to Rose, she learns there's a lot to unpack here. While working on the case, Stella is reminded of her childhood which wasn't a great one. Her Dad died from swerving a deer and she was there for her Mom's death. She decides she wants to look more into her Mom's death to discover what actually happened.

Sarah Pekkanen does a great job making this a tense story. I had no idea what to except the whole book. I did have some doubts about certain people throughout the book. You could never tell who was being honest and who was lying. It was fun seeing Stella would adapt to the situations around her. She was very resourceful and would try to find ways to uncover information. It also helped she had some side characters helping her along the way.

I did see people say they wish there was more interaction with Rose. I didn't have an issue. I felt it made Rose mysterious and left you to try to figure out what was going on with her. Of course, towards the end of the story the information gets answered so everything gets wrapped up for you. So if you like things left maybe open ended or not wrapped up in a nice little bow you may not like this as much. I overall enjoyed it and it even mentioned details I forgot about.

*Thank you so much to St. Martin's Press & Netgalley for giving me a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.*

House of Glass is a captivating psychological thriller that focuses around family drama. The story is told by the main character Stella Hudson. Stella is assigned as a child advocate attorney for a young child Rose, who has been mute since the recent death of her nanny. Rose’s parents are getting a divorce and it is Stella’s job to determine the custody arrangement.

Observing Rose’s home life, Stella has some questions about the nanny’s death, not wanting to turn her over to live with a murderer. The more she digs into how the nanny died, the more disturbing the story gets and the more invested Stella becomes.
This unique story is well written with creepy vibes, twists and turns and an unexpected plot reveal. 


Thank you to the author @SarahPekkanen as well as to @StMartinsPress and @NetGalley for a free e-ARC. The opinions are mine alone and not biased in any way.

What happened to Tina, the nanny? We have the cheating husband Ian, sus mother Beth, also sus grandmother Harriet who has a seemingly tight relationship with our young, smart, sneaky, trauma induced mute 9 year child Rose. Stella who has her past traumas as well, is tasked to assess Rose on her future wellbeing.

this mystery thriller has me guessing from the beginning, thinking I knew the who from the beginning, but that wasn’t the case in the end. I always say there’s something about thrillers with creepy little kids, and Rose was just that. I’ve read one other book by SP and she knows how to bring the creepy, suspenseful, twisty mystery thrillers! I’ll just say don’t focus on one thing because those twists will catch you off guard!

She brought the thrill factor throughout the story with each character! She definitely left me wanting to continue to reading nonstop! 100% binge worthy!

Stella is a best interest attorney specializing in child custody cases, dedicated to determining the best outcome for the child involved. In her latest case, she is working with Rose, the daughter of Ian and Beth, who are currently undergoing a contentious divorce. The situation is complicated by a recent tragic incident: Tina, the family nanny, fell—or perhaps was pushed—from an upper-story window and died. Tina had been having an affair with Ian, and since the accident, Rose has been rendered mute.

As Stella meets with the family to gather information for her custody recommendation, she uncovers a web of deceit. Everyone seems to be hiding the truth about what really happened to Tina and who was responsible.

Rose’s trauma mirrors Stella's own troubled childhood, a past she has never fully confronted. It’s this personal history that makes Stella exceptionally skilled at her job, but also brings her inner demons to the forefront as she navigates the case.

The convergence of Stella's professional and personal struggles creates a gripping thriller.

I LOVED this book so much! I was so sad when it ended. Sarah Pekkanen is a master of suspense and thrills! The characters are so well written and established in the story. I found myself changing loyalty to each character as they were explored as potential perpetrators of the nanny's death. Rose in particular drew my interest. She is so complex even in her mutism. Stella is so thorough in her investigation. I couldn't believe the twists and turns that I went on through this book. I will defiinitely be reading more from Pekkanen!

I recently read and loved The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, so I was really excited to be approved to read the ARC of House of Glass by Sarah Pekkanen. This book did not disappoint, and I can’t wait to read more of Pekkanen’s books.

Stella takes on the role of guardian ad litem to decide who 9-year-old Rose should live when her parents file for divorce after their nanny falls to her death. The plot keeps you interested and constantly wanting more information. It was hard to put down at times! I tried my hardest to figure out how the nanny fell and what Rose saw that caused her mutism, but with the twists and turns throughout the book, I just couldn’t. I can figure out the twists in books most of the time, so when I can’t I consider it a great story! If you're into mystery and intrigue with twists and turns, definitely pick this book up!
Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for letting me enjoy and review this book.

I couldn't put this one down!!

I found this book to be very unique in a saturated genre. The writing style was easy to understand, but not so simplistic that it felt juvenile. I enjoyed having the dual storylines of the main character's backstory and her current case. There were times that I found the role of Stella to be a little weird, but it didn't detract from the overall story and I attribute it to me not being familiar with the kind of attorney she is supposed to be.

I highly highly recommend this book for any mystery/thriller lovers, especially if you need a book to get you out of a reading slump!!

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of House of Glass!! I’m a huge Pekkanen fan and this one didn’t disappoint.
Rose is selectively mute after the trauma of seeing her nanny die in front of her. Stella is called to the house to be the attorney in Rose’s best interest to see which parent she should go with during their divorce. Rose, the house and the entire family are creepy and nothing is as it seems. Stella’s own personal trauma intertwines in the story to show he she’s able to relate and connect with Rose.

House of Glass is a dark and twisty psychological thriller that centers around the mysterious death of a nanny and the impact of this death on Rose, the young child she was caring for.

The story is told from the perspective of Stella Hudson, an attorney who has been assigned to Rose’s case. Rose’s parents are getting divorced and it’s Stella’s job to determine what the custody arrangement should be. Rose has been mute since the nanny’s death, which makes the case all the more challenging, and Stella realizes just how unusual this case is when she observes Rose picking up a dagger-like shard of glass off the sidewalk and hiding it in her pocket. Stella can’t fathom why Rose would want such a thing and it really kicks her investigation up a notch as she tries to figure out what is going on in Rose’s home life. Since the nanny’s murder remains unsolved, Stella feels like it’s her job to make sure she isn’t potentially assigning custody of this child over to a murderer. The more Stella observes this family and digs into what really happened to the nanny, the more disturbing and downright chilling the story gets.

I love a good psychological thriller especially when there’s family drama as well. I was hooked from the moment Rose reached for the shard of glass and when Stella goes to Rose’s house and sees that there is no glass whatsoever in the entire house. 😱

Pekkanen’s writing is fantastic, with vivid descriptions that deliver the creepiest of vibes at times. There are also plenty of twists and turns that kept me guessing what really happened all the way to the end and Stella is battling some personal demons of her own that really help to flesh out her character and add additional layers to the story.

I like my psychological thrillers twisted and complex and THE GLASS HOUSE by Sarah Pekkanen is all of that. There’s a lot going on in this book with dual mysteries to solve and it all kept me turning the pages. I alternated between the print and audio versions of this book and both delivered a gripping reading experience.

Stella Hudson is a best interest attorney assigned to evaluate a client whose parents are in the midst of a contentious divorce and custody dispute. The child, Rose Barclay, is 9-years-old and suffering from traumatic mutism after her young nanny died from a mysterious fall through her bedroom window. Stella’s first visit to the Barclay home reveals something bizarre - all the glass has been removed from the home and replaced with plastic or plexiglas. She also notices that Rose has a penchant for pocketing and hiding sharp objects. Stella soon begins to wonder if Rose could be capable of murder.

Stella has her own personal mystery to solve. Orphaned after losing both parents as a child, Stella is searching for answers about her mother’s death. As each piece of information is slowly revealed, Stella discovers that her own life holds many secrets and deceptions.

Both storylines play out simultaneously keeping the reader engaged and wondering what the next twist will reveal. Laura Benanti’s narration is smooth as silk with many layers as the tension builds. This is a taut thriller that will keep you guessing until the final page.

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press, and Macmillan Audio for the advance copy in exchange for my unbiased review.

I received a DIGITAL Advance Reader Copy of this book from #NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed this but it wasn't my favorite. It might end up being one of those books that I end up forgetting about but I did enjoy it while reading it.

If you like reading thrillers with creepy kids in it then this is definitely for you. You spend the entire book wondering what the deal is with Rose and her family. Her family and home will definitely give you the creeps.

I was also a big fan of how this book ended with no cliffhangers or anything. Every plot point seems to be wrapped perfectly.

3.5 stars rounded up

Childhood trauma is inevitable, though its impact varies for each individual. Stella Hudson's trauma, stemming from losing her mother to drug addiction, has led her to a career as an attorney specializing in child advocacy. Her latest case involves nine-year-old Rose Barclay. Rose's parents, Ian and Beth, are in the midst of a divorce, and Stella has been called in to determine Rose's final custody. Both parents have agreed to abide by Stella's decision as a neutral third party. During her investigation, Stella gets to know the parents, Ian's mother, Harriet, who lives with the family, and, of course, young Rose.

Divorce isn't the only dark shadow over the Barclay family. Rose's young nanny, Tina, recently met a tragic end, falling from the third-story window of the family home and plummeting to her death. Rose witnessed this event and has been so traumatized that she hasn't spoken a word since. Beth was equally impacted, developing a phobia of glass that has led the family to replace all the windows with plexiglass. Ian was affected in a more personal way. Before Tina's death, he had been involved in a passionate affair with her. The investigation into Tina's fall found no obvious sign of foul play, but the question lingers: was the young nanny pushed? If so, who was responsible? Was it the father, Ian, or the scorned mother, Beth? Or, most disturbingly, could the quiet young Rose be the one responsible for the tragedy?

Sarah Pekkanen has a knack for crafting page-turning thrillers centered on compelling family dramas, and her latest book, House of Glass, is no exception. After enjoying her previous standalone thriller, Gone Tonight, I was eager to dive into her newest release and was thrilled to receive both a physical and audio copy from her publisher. Pekkanen skillfully plays with genre conventions, using familiar tropes to present tantalizing red herrings. I'll admit, I thought I had the plot figured out, only to be surprised by an unexpected twist at the end.

House of Glass hooked me from the start, drawing me into the mystery of a mute child whose perspective may hold the key to the truth. This irresistible puzzle kept me reading non-stop. I had noted some uneven pacing in Pekkanen's previous novel, but House of Glass showed no such inconsistencies. It's sheer fun, popcorn reading at its finest—slightly over the top but thoroughly enjoyable.

Gripping storyline with characters that are interesting. Definitely did not expect the reveal, which is always a welcome surprise.

This is the 4th book by this author that I’ve read. The other 3 were all 4 stars but this is a definite 5 star read. In this book, an attorney is appointed by the court to determine who should have custody of a young girl whose parents are divorcing. What makes the decision more complex is that the girl’s nanny recently died by falling through her bedroom window – was it an accident or was she pushed, and if so, by who? That unknown will keep you apprehensive the majority of the time. You just never know who can be trusted in each situation, so danger seems to be lurking around every corner. It may have kept my heart rate up, but I really enjoyed this book from start to finish.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the complimentary copy of this book. As always, the opinions expressed within this review are completely my own.

Besties!!!! Run and pick this book up ASAP. It's so freaking good!
Stella was my favorite. She was going to do whatever she needed to do to make sure her 9 year old client had the best outcome. Rose's nanny Tina died, but was her fall an accident ? or did someone want her gone?
I thought they were all guilty at some point. Ian, Beth, and Harriet were all weird and seemed to have reasons for wanting Tina gone. The book will have you looking at everyone. I, at one point, even thought Rose might have done it. This book has so much drama. I will definitely be reading more from this author.

This was a very unique thriller that kept me in suspense until the very last page. I'm looking forward to the authors next book. Highly recommend
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the digital ARC