Thank you, Netgalley, the author, and St. Martin's Press for the gifted e-book! ❤️ #gifted. My review is comprised of my honest thoughts.

Read this book if you like: Whodunit, fast-paced reads, gripping stories

This was nutsss. It was very twisty and kept me guessing. I had a lot of theories. Many were right, but I still loved it. I highly recommend it!

A decent domestic thriller with a nice twist or two. The narrator did a nice job on the audiobook. .....................................................................................................................................................

This was a slow-burn thriller but which much suspense. It was definitely well-written with great characters. I really enjoyed it!

Thank you St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the e-ARC of the book.

Stella Hudson is an interest attorney who was asked to look into a custody case in which a 9 year old girl Rose was involved. The traumatic and mysterious death of Rose’s nanny left girl speechless which makes Stella’s job more complicated. The historic house of the family has no glass objects, every family member acts weird and all they wish that this divorce to be finalized. What everyone is hiding and who is the most dangerous person in this story makes Stella dig deeper in this case.

I like Sarah Pekkaneh's books, there are always interesting characters and mysterious cases which keep me guessing until the end as to what is really going on. Another detail that makes me enjoy author’s book is the locations - DC, Maryland and Virginia.

I thoroughly enjoyed this. This author always keeps me on my toes. I did suspect the killer early on but it was of a couple theories of mine and it didn’t take away from how much I enjoyed the journey of the book. This is one I would definitely recommend.

I sometimes have a hard time with books that have a mischievous or bad child as a main character. It really unsettles me but also makes things so creepy. The house having no glass was unsettling and I truly could picture exactly how this all played out.

Excellent mystery. I loved the premise and the surprises throughout. Great character building and plot development. My first book by Sarah by herself and I was impressed!

Creepy twisty thriller that keeps the reader second guessing throughout. Spooky Kids and houses in the plot never disappoint. Thankyou netgalley for the ARC.

This is one of my favorite thriller authors and I really enjoyed this one! I thought the twists were surprising and the characters were compelling. Highly recommend if you enjoy twisty domestic thrillers! 4⭐️

I have enjoyed a few of this author’s other novels, so I was excited to read this one. The premise was great and I thought the overall build up was well done. Unfortunately, the ending was a bit of a let down and not very surprising. I would still recommend this to others who have liked the author's other books.

This book had some definite creepy vibes to it. Stella begrudgingly accepts a job as best interest council to young nine-year-old, Rose. Rose is the only witness to the death of her nanny; however, Rose is no longer speaking. At all. Meanwhile, Rose's parents are on the brink of divorce and the grandmother is super protective of Rose. When Stella arrives at their estate for her first meeting with the child, she notices that everything seems strange, especially the fact that all glass has been removed from the house. The more time she spends with the family and trying to get to know Rose, the more intrigued she is. She cannot seem to get Rose alone to have some one-on-one conversations. She keeps finding strange things around Rose. The parents and grandmother all seem to be covering something up. Things just don't add up and Stella begins to wonder if she is in trouble.

This was a good thriller that kept me guessing until the end. The psychological mix with the aspect of who did it really worked. If you are looking for an overall creepy novel with family drama this is a great pick.

Rose witnessed her nanny die in front of her eyes, now Rose is mute and an expert observer. Stella is a court appointed best interest attorney, tasked with determining if Rose’s mother or father should have custody of her in their divorce proceedings. As Stella begins to assess Rose, she learns a great deal she didn’t expect.

Sometimes the slow burn novels are hard to get into, this had a slow burn beginning. I held on and I’m glad I did. The author had you explore Stella’s past and her connections to Rose, it was really interesting to learn about the dynamics of mutism. What came out about Rose’s family was equally as shocking. I really enjoyed this book! The ending wasn’t what I was expecting, I devoured the last 15%. The bow that I love so much ended the novel beautifully!

Omg! This was so twisty and so good! I couldn’t put it down!
From the beginning, I was gripped and on the edge of my seat!
From the outside, the family is the picture-perfect family, the one that everyone on the block covets. However they have a secret and that secret is tearing them apart, their young nanny went out the window and fell to her death. Was it an honest accident or was there something more sinister going on in the house and she was pushed? But with all the lies twisted and a nine-year-old girl who refuses to speak, how will a lawyer discover who is telling the truth and what will be the better environment for the child amidst the parent's messy divorce battle? Stella Hudson is one of the best attorneys to represent the best interests of the child in a divorce battle. She usually has a rule about accepting children under thirteen however, her mentor convinces her to take this case because he believes she is the only one who can help! The writing is amazing and the story flows soo well that you don't notice the time clicking and you've been reading for two hours straight! This book is soo good and I definitely recommend it to anyone who loves a good psychological thriller! Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the extraordinary opportunity to read and review this one!

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⚖️ 4.06

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I’ve loved Pekkanens collaboration with Greer Hendricks, but this one seals the deal for me.

Obsessed and impressed!

This had my attention from the very beginning, with the creepy house, aggressively protective parents, and the mysterious death.

Everyone was a suspect and while it was a slow burn, there was enough excitement and stress to keep the suspense high enough to keep you hooked.

Highly recommend for your next thrilling read!

Read if you like:

👶 Creepy kid vibes
🧑‍🧑‍🧒 Overprotective parents
🔪 Who-done-it murder
🗒️ Short chapters w/cliffhangers

Stella Hudson works with young children to determine the best course of action for them in cases of divorce. Being a child of a single mother who died in tragic circumstances, she is in the unusual position of being able to truly empathize with these children.

When she’s called in on a strange case where 9 year old Rose Barclay is suffering from traumatic mutism, she must call on all her skills to try and get Rose to open up to her. The Barclays seem to have it all - wealth, a big house, a live-in mother of the husband, and Rose, who is wise beyond her 9 years of age and is almost a prodigy with the piano. But when the nanny is found dead under mysterious circumstances, Stella must figure out what really happened, in order to help Rose recover. But the more she learns of this odd family, the more she doesn’t trust any of them. Trying to stay a step ahead of each of them - including Rose - proves exhausting for her, but she is determined to push through and see this one through.

This story had me hooked from the beginning, and I read it in a day, which is rare for me to do. Excellent thriller and had me guessing until the end - highly recommend! Thanks to NetGalley and St Martins Press for an ARC of this book; it’s out now for purchase!

I loved Sarah Pekkanen's books with Greer, so I was excited to read House of Glass! The characters were dynamic and interesting, and their development was extensive throughout the book. I was hooked by the beginning and easily flew right through!

As I started reading this book, the story was leaning towards creepy horror movie child (which I’m much too creeped out by that angle), so I was slow to get through the first half but as the story progressed I couldn’t put it down. It is the very definition of a page-turner!

The Barclays appear to be the perfect well-off family from the outside, until the family’s nanny falls out of a window and dies. Was she pushed, or did she trip and fall? The case goes cold but the parents are in the middle of a bitter divorce, so it’s up to Stella Hudson, a best interest attorney, to determine the custody arrangement for the family’s nine-year-old daughter, Rose.

As soon as Stella enters the Barclay’s home, something doesn’t seem right. Rose isn’t speaking and is collecting sharp objects, nothing in the house is made of glass, and everyone in the family is lying.

House of Glass was such a great domestic thriller read. 👏🏼 The book was so eerie and creepy, I was on the edge of my seat every time Stella entered the Barclay’s home. And the chapters are shorter and often end with cliffhangers so I breezed through this book.

I also loved the flashbacks to Stella’s childhood, experiencing similar trauma as a young girl, and how that impacted her treatment of Rose. This book was an intertwined web of multiple storylines and possibilities that kept me guessing until the end.

This book started off strong for me but then fell flat. I felt like I didn't want to keep reading. I did but wasn't my favorite. I see where the story was going but it just fell flat

After witnessing her nanny’s fatal fall, young Rose has withdrawn from the world, refusing to speak. Did the nanny jump, or was she pushed? If it was foul play, who is responsible? Her parents, each in their separate home offices, insist Rose was with her grandmother in the garden at the time—yet doubts swirl around everyone’s story. With a messy divorce underway, a lawyer is brought in to determine what's best for Rose, but as the police classify the case as cold, uncovering the truth becomes crucial for her future. In this gripping thriller, you'll suspect everyone, only to discover you’ve been misled at every turn.

The story was well written, fast paced and slightly creepy. It was a perfect read for October. I liked the flashbacks to Stella's traumatic childhood. I was glued to the book and fully invested in the story from the beginning. Pekkanen does a great job casting suspicion on multiple characters. I couldn't stop listening. The narrator was very good.