As a mom of 3, this was a bit creepy!! This book had so many twists and turns. I definitely did not predict this ending!! If you liked The Push, like I did, you will definitely enjoy this one!

This book gripped me from the first chapter. - a great domestic and psychological thriller that kept me engaged throughout. Stella was a complex main character that I enjoyed rooting for, and I felt like both storylines (Rose's case + solving her mother's death) and the subplots all played well together. I thought I knew where this book was going, but the specifically one of the twists really got me! Highly recommend this one.

This was THE buzziest book of the summer (despite it not being published until August), and I was thrilled when I received a copy to read and review. And let me tell you - it did not disappoint!!

I was hesitant at first because it centers around a lawyer, and being a lawyer myself, I usually dislike books about other lawyers (because of all the legal inaccuracies lol). And this did require suspending some disbelief on my end, but it did not take away from my overall enjoyment.

This follows Rose, who''s hired to work as the "best interest attorney" for Rose, whose parents are going through a divorce. They're going through a divorce after a tragic event - Rose's nanny fell through a glass window from the third floor of their house, falling to her death. Rose has not said a single word since. Stella has to essentially figure out what happened to the nanny - did she jump? Or was she pushed - in order to decide which parent Rose should go live with.

Again, it does require suspending some disbelief - BUT overall I really enjoyed this. It was fast paced, I was kept on my toes, and I did NOT see the ending coming (which is usually a sign of a good thriller in my opinion). Overall, would highly recommend!

House of Glass is a book I was so excited to get my hands on because it kept continously being brought up by multiple social media avenues, and just from the premise, I knew it was right up my alley. From the very first page I was hooked, and I am satisifed to say I enjoyed it all the way to the very last. The character of Stella, was quite intriguing, but relatable. The constant battle of trying to find out who had committed the crime actually kept me up at night. The grief read throughout the book was also quite compelling. Overall, I highly enjoyed this book and will be asking my followers to pick it up and devour like I did.

I enjoyed this one! It was a quick read for me that kept me interested and intrigued. I loved the creepy kid trope & thought it all came together nicely in the end.

After a young nanny is dead from falling from the home she works at, her nine year old charge is left traumatized and mute. Stella becomes her mentor to assist in her parents’ custody case but can she find out the truth?

This was a solid mystery that sucks you in. If you love family dramas where you don’t quite know who the bad people are, this one’s for you. There were plenty of possibilities of what happened and as Stella gets closer to knowing, it gets more and more dangerous. This took place in my area, so it was really fun for me recognizing the street names and cities!

“I believe evil is a natural force, like a huge virus, perpetually swirling through the air and seeking places to infiltrate. Most of us bar the door against it. Others welcome it”

House of Glass comes out 8/6.

This is one of those books where the first chapter draws you in and as I got more invested in the story, I couldn’t put this down! This was creepy, sinister and kept me guessing. All the characters were interesting and flawed. It was clear that Stella, the lawyer assigned to this case, was passionate about her job and helping children. However, working with Rose stirs up dark memories of her own past trauma. I liked getting glimpses into Stella’s life and the multiple, overlapping storylines. The building tension throughout the story made this fast-paced and addicting. The ending was satisfying and emotional. I highly recommend this one!

There's something about a creepy kid in a book that just pulls me in...

Sarah Pekkanen's latest thriller takes on the perfect family hiding a secret trope, this time the mystery being what happened to nine year-old Rose's nanny, who fell to her death in her charge's home, and whether young Rose had anything to do with it. Stella Hudson is assigned to Rose's case, but immediately she notices that something is off with Rose's family. Why hasn't Rose spoken a word since the accident? Why are Rose's parents keeping Stella at arms length? And why is the entire house adorned in plastic, with not a single bit of glass to be found?

I found this one a bit slow to start but really liked the tension and eerie vibes threaded throughout the book. I'm not sure about how I felt about Stella's own subplot, but the primary mystery definitely kept me intrigued. This is a whodunit where you suspect EVERYONE. The short chapters made for a quick and easy read. The last third was incredibly action-packed and it had twists I didn't see coming. Definitely a satisfying ending.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an ARC in exchange for my honest review. I really enjoyed this one.

This was fine but I definitely thought I was going to enjoy this more than I did. I liked following our main character Stella and how she observed this family and the lies surrounding the death of their nanny. I also enjoyed Stella trying to figure out whether or not the young girl Rose was at the center of the chaos caused because of the murder. However, I did feel like parts of the story was slow and dragged on a bit. I didn’t care for the side plot of Stella trying to figure out the truth behind her mother’s death. I understand we got all that background info to show why Stella was so invested in Rose, but those scenes only slowed down the story for me. The ending was underwhelming as well. I honestly didn’t guess what was really going on but the reveal wasn’t that shocking and I feel this story really could have taken it there....

While I’ve read a few of her books that were written with Greer Hendricks, House of Glass was my first solo Sarah Pekkanen book!! I am so excited about this book!
This book was so exciting it seriously played out like a MOVIE in my head. (I hope it becomes one!) A wealthy couple is in the middle of a nasty divorce, when their nanny is found dead at their home. Now the 9 year old, Rose, is suffering from trauma and Stella Hudson, attorney, is tasked with stepping in a figuring out which one will earn full custody of Rose.

This story was full of unreliable narrators, was extremely creepy, and had me confused (in the best way) at every turn! I loved this story so much, Stella was such a bad ass and never gave up even when really weird shit started happening to her. I loved the ending to! I think sometimes thrillers can get a little goofy in their endings but this one had such an exciting explanation!!

Overall, this is a must read thriller that I am so obsessed with!! It reminded me of THE HOUSEMAID. Just a creepy crawly thriller!
PUB DAY: August 6th

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to be an early reader. All opinions are my own!

Thank you to the NetGalley, the publisher, and Sarah Pekkanen for my advanced copy of House of Glass in exchange for my honest review.

I have read Sarah Pekkanen's co-authored works in the past, however, this is my first time reading her standalone work,. This is a story about a nanny who mysteriously died while caring for a peculiar little girl, Rose. Rose's parents are in the midst of an acrimonious divorce and Stella, an attorney appointed to represent children in custody disputes, finds herself thrust into the death investigation of Rose's nanny. As an added twist to the story, Rose was so deeply traumatized from the death of her nanny and the tumultuous divorce of her parents, she has gone entirely mute.

This was a fun, twisty read that was a "popcorn" read. The use of Stella's own personal experiences to tie her to the story and Rose's wellbeing makes House of Glass a riveting read. There are points in the story that Pekkanen gets a little too into the weeds rehashing the same events in somewhat repetitive language. Ultimately, the twist at the end of the book was fun and what made this a 3 star read for me.

Who killed the nanny??

9 year old Rose witnesses the death of her nanny, by falling from a second story window.
Did she trip? Was she pushed? Was it suicide? Rose now suffers from traumatic mutism so we may never know unless someone else in the house knows what happened? Is the family protecting a secret? Why did they suddenly remove all glass and sharp objects from the home??

@sarahpekkanen has written another fast paced, gripping thriller. The short chapters make for a page turning suspense that leads you to believe you know who’s done it right up until the end.

Thank you @netgalley and @stmartinspress for an eARC edition in exchange for an honest review.

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I really enjoyed this new book by Sarah Pekkanen! It was a great read for a weekend by the lake. Although enjoyable to read, there was something that just felt a little off about this to me - maybe something unifinished or left to be desired regarding Stella. That being said, I would still recommend it for people who love a thriller!

Stella is child advocate lawyer and has been sent to help Rose the nine year daughter of the Barclay’s that witnessed the nanny falling from a third story window. Rose becomes non speaking. The husband’s mother also lives in this house after she had surgery and needed help. This case is so close to Stella’s childhood that at times gets really difficult for her. Rose collects sharp objects and the family goes to great lengths to protect her! The indiscretion of the husband has lead to a divorce so a lot for Rose to handle. Lots of twists and turns to keep you wanting to continue reading.

I received this ARC for free from Netgalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

3.5 stars. Stella Hudson is a 'Best Interest Attorney,' called in to help the Family Court of Maryland determine the fate of children caught up in the mess of their parents' divorces. She prefers to only handle teen cases because she herself had a troubled childhood but her good friend and father-figure, Judge Charlie Q. Huxley, has asked a special favor of her to handle the case of a nine-year-old girl named Rose Barclay.

Elizabeth and Ian Barclay are not only divorcing but are persons of interest in the death of Rose's nanny, Tina, who was pregnant with Ian's child when she fell to her death from a third floor window of the Barclay mansion. Rose witnessed the tragic aftermath of the fall and hasn't spoken a word since. This phenomenon is referred to as 'traumatic mutism' and it just so happens that Stella Hudson went through something similar as a child when she found her mother dead.

It's Stella job to determine which parent will have sole custody of their little girl but she can't help but get caught up in the murder investigation which has grown cold. She's noticed that all glass has been removed from the Barclay home but even so, little Ruth is hiding away some small, sharp weapons. Is it a sign of madness? Or is she terribly frightened of someone?

This is such a quick, entertaining read that it's possible to ignore some glaring plot holes (like why couldn't Ruth, who is supposedly so smart, communicate with them in writing?) and some plot twists that seem a bit obvious. Suspend your disbelief and enjoy a page-turning summer suspense thriller.

Many thanks to the author and publisher for providing me with an arc of this new suspense thriller via NetGalley. My review is voluntary and the opinions expressed are my own.

This book is a masterpiece in suspense and mystery.
The story revolves around the death of a pregnant nanny, Tina, and the four suspects: the dad (who got her pregnant), the wife (who is understandably furious), their daughter Rose (who's had some concerning behavior), and the grandmother. How did Tina die? Was she pushed out the window, or did she trip?
Enter Stella, a court-appointed lawyer assigned to determine the best place for Rose as her parents are divorcing. Stella, who experienced a childhood trauma that left her mute, is thought to be the perfect advocate for Rose, who is also now mute and not talking at all.
Sarah Pekkanen weaves a story that takes you down numerous paths. She's a genius when it comes to thrillers, keeping you guessing about each character's involvement. Just when you think you've figured it out, another twist throws you off. There's even a side mystery involving Stella's childhood trauma that adds another layer to the intrigue.
I couldn't stop listening to this enthralling and suspenseful story. Sarah Pekkanen has delivered another 5-star read that kept me on the edge of my seat. Highly recommend!

Wow, just wow. I loved seeing the 2 different mysteries come together. I guessed the main storyline & wasn’t surprised by most of the revelation around it, but thoroughly enjoyed the journey to the MC figuring out the details. As for the side story, just wow.

Thank you to St.Martin’s Press and the author for an arc of this book. I loved how the author wrote well fleshed out characters as it helped me to connect more deeply with them. Not kidding, I was terrified while reading this book and thinking of really disturbing scenarios so I would definitely say the author knows how to create scenes filled with palpable tension between the characters which kept me wondering as to the why and how behind it. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is due to it being too stretched out and I wish the book would have been shorter as I was a bit tired by the end. Apart from that, I would definitely recommend this book to all thriller fans who love slow burn mysteries!

4.5⭐️ rounded up!

I absolutely loved this book and couldn’t put it down! The twists I didn’t see coming and I just wanted to know what happened! Only reason it’s not 5 stars is because I felt like it dragged just a tiny bit in the middle! I 100% recommend this book!

Secrets, lies, a bitter divorce and an accidental death, or was it murder? These are all present in this tense book. The nanny for nine year old Rose has fallen out of a third story window. Rose saw her fall and is so traumatized that she suffers from traumatic mutism. Her parents are divorcing and are engaged in a bitter custody battle. Stella is a best interest attorney who must decide which parent would serve best as the custodial parent for Rose. As Stella spends time with the Barclay’s she became more and more convinced there is something seriously evil in their house. Is it the mother, the father, the grandmother or Rose herself?
The author is so good with leading you down the path of who you think the protagonist is, only to throw a curve into your thinking. An excellent thriller, so thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for an early copy. The comments and review are my honest opinion. #4.5Stars