3.5 rounded down. This one follows Stella an attorney appointed to serve as counsel for children in custody cases has a client Rose a 9 year old who witnessed the possible murder of her nanny. As she meets with the family she realizes the case and family is more twisted than it seems. This is one of those you have to disband rational thinking and just go along for the ride. A fun twisty read on a very dysfunctional family trying to figure out who done it when everyone is a suspect and everyone is lying.

Thank you NetGalley and St Martin's Press for the arc in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! No spoilers. Beyond amazing I enjoyed this book so very much. The characters and storyline were fantastic. The ending I did not see coming Could not put down nor did I want to. Truly Amazing and appreciated the whole story. This is going to be a must read for many many readers. Maybe even a book club pick.

Sarah Pekkanen's House of Glass is a compelling psychological thriller that dives into the complex web of family secrets and trauma.

The book centers on Stella Hudson, a best interest attorney specializing in custody cases. Reluctantly, she takes on the case of nine-year-old Rose Barclay, who has become mute following the suspicious death of her nanny amidst her parents' messy divorce. As Stella starts her journey, she uncovers a web of lies and hidden traumas.

The characters really make this book shine, as they are complex with intricate backstories. One can relate to the characters very well. Although some twists are a bit predictable, yet the book is very engaging and enjoyable, and one can’t put it down after they start.

I really loved this book & I would definitely recommend it for all mystery/ thriller book fans.

This is as such a great book. The pace was perfect. The story was unique. I thought I knew where it was going but of course I fell for it! Well written and wonderfully executed

This was a great thriller!

A nanny falls to her death at the Barclays' estate—but was it an accident, or did someone push her?

After the tragedy, the Barclays are not only facing a bitter divorce but are also fighting for custody of their nine-year-old daughter, Rose Barclay.

Stella Hudson, a best-interest attorney who represents children in custody cases, is asked by her mentor—a respected judge—to take on Rose's case. Despite her reservations about working with younger children due to her own traumatic childhood, Stella agrees. Rose hasn’t spoken a word since the nanny's death, which resonates deeply with Stella, as she also went silent after discovering her mother’s body as a child.

As Stella digs deeper into the family’s dynamics, she realizes something feels off. It seems every member of the household had a motive to kill the nanny.

I was hooked from the very first pages! Sarah Pekkanen masterfully weaves in multiple red herrings, leaving you unsure of who—or what—caused the nanny’s death until the very end. The ambiguity surrounding Rose’s character was particularly intriguing—was she a sinister force or just a terrified child?

Stella’s character was a highlight for me. Despite her personal struggles, her determination to ensure Rose ended up in the right hands was both inspiring and commendable.

Cliffhanger: No

4/5 Fangs

A complimentary copy was provided by St. Martin's Press via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Who killed the nanny? Stella is a Best Interest Attorney assigned to the Barclay family after their nanny fell to her death and their nine year old daughter, Rose, witnessed her death. Now Rose is traumatically mute, refusing to speak as her brain processes the horror she has seen. From the moment that Stella steps into the Barclay's home she is acutely aware that the house is different - both the physical (no glass in the house) and the atmosphere. There is a sense of evil lurking. I feel this could be a good spooky season read, as there were times I found myself looking over my shoulder while reading. The story is told entirely from Stella's POV, and she winds in pieces of her past that help us understand why she fights for traumatized children and their rights. I liked her overall story, and found Stella to be a realistically flawed character. I would want her fighting in my corner if I needed her. As Stella tries to decide what is best for Rose I found myself suspecting everyone was in on Tina's death, and I didn't know who to trust, so good for Sarah Pekkanen on clouding the guilty party. I felt the light bulb go on for me the same time it went on for Stella, and I liked that.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the DRC in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for allowing me to read this in exchange for my honest review. I absolutely loved this book, such an amazing thriller, I did not want to put it down. I could have easily finished it in one day. So many twists I didn't see coming. I love her books and will continue reading them. 5 stars, highly recommend to anyone looking for a fast paced thriller!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of House of Glass.

This was a very interesting read! I enjoyed the characters, the back and forth as well as the twists and turns the novel sent us on. Any time I'm unable to predict an ending or a "whodunit" is a win for me!

I recommend this to anyone looking for a book to get lost in!

Hooked from page one, House of Glass is another fantastic read by this author. I absolutely love how she sets up her stories — the pacing, the tension, and the subtle clues all come together to create an irresistible narrative. What really stood out to me this time was the eerie, unsettling atmosphere, particularly the creepy kid storyline. There's something so chilling about the way children can sometimes bring an unexpected darkness to a story, and this author absolutely nails it.

In many ways, House of Glass reminded me of Ashley Audrain's The Push — a complex, emotionally charged psychological thriller that keeps you second-guessing every character’s intentions. The twists and turns kept me guessing, trying to figure out who committed the murder and why. The author kept me on my toes right up until the very last page.

This book is a 5-star read without a doubt. The writing is sharp, the plot is engaging, and the twists are expertly woven in. If you enjoy suspenseful, psychological thrillers that keep you hooked and make you question everything, this is a must-read. A huge thank you to NetGalley for providing the ARC — it was an absolute pleasure to read!

I really like this author and have read all their books. This one was just as good! I was unable to figure out the twist until it was revealed. Will definitely read anything this author writes!

House of Glass was one I went into without reading the synopsis. I was just excited to read it based on reading other novels by this author. Therefore, I had higher expectations for this one and was left wanting a bit more.

The overall storyline was intriguing as Stella is a best interest attorney trying to help the courts make a decision as to which parent Rose should be given to in the midst of a divorce. Rose is now nonverbal after witnessing her nanny’s fatal accident. Or was it an accident? Chaos and drama ensue while Stella is figuring all of this out.

I felt as though the story dragged a bit in parts while it moved fast in others. The pacing was off, but it didn’t deter me from finishing the read to find out what happened. I would still recommend it to others who may not have read as many mysteries as I have because I do think others would enjoy it.

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read this in exchange for my honest opinion.

3.5 stars rounded up...Enjoyed this creepy little mystery! The author does a good job of hiding the perpetrator and unfolding clues as the story progresses. There was a lot of backstory that added to the intrigue. And even though there were several characters introduced, it wasn't hard to follow. There were parts that seemed overly dramatic to me but the pacing was good and kept me engaged. I will be checking out more from this author. My thanks to the publisher for providing a digital review copy via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Sarah will always be an auto buy for me. This was no different & gets a *chefs kiss* from me. Short chapters are always a plus, but the character development is my favorite part, making you question who is even telling the truth. Definitely recommend!

Thank you NetGalley for this advanced copy of House of Glass. I thought it was a really solid domestic thriller. This is the second Sarah Pekkanen book that I have read from her without her writing partner and it will not be my last.

I loved the atmospheric vibes that this whodunnit novel had! I loved the plot of this book! The characters were intriguing and helped in the development of this story! This was a great read that I definitely recommend checking out!

House of Glass by Sarah Pekannen kept me up way past my bedtime 👀

Stella Hudson is a best interest attorney taking on the case of Rose Barclay to determine whether she will be better off living with her mom or dad. Ever since her nanny died from a fall from a third story window, Rose has stopped talking and her parents marriage has quickly crumbled. As Stella dives into what happened she realizes that the Nanny’s death may not have been a fall afterall - but if she didn’t fall, who pushed her?

Definitely didn’t see the ending of this one coming! I thoroughly enjoyed this unique closed room thriller and can’t wait to see what Pekannen does next!

Absolutely loved this one - sarah always knows how to write such good books! It’s also very interesting how the characters are all so addicting to read in her books I am so invested in all of them and I really enjoy her writing style. Her books always keep me on the edge of my seat!

Phenomenal. Twisty. Suspenseful. A child suspect? Unreliable characters? This was *chef's kiss*.

I received an advanced copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

House of Glass is about Stella, an attorney acting as best interest counsel for a little girl whose nanny died under mysterious circumstances, and is caught up in the custody case between her parents. While trying to make a decision about which parent should get custody of the little girl, Stella starts to uncover the secrets the Barclay's are hiding.
The book was thrilling, and kept me guessing to the very end. I even appreciated the last minute plot twist. Stella wasn't an annoying main character and she seemed fairly smart. A lot of thrillers tend to give us a female main character that is supposed to be smart, but just .... isn't. Stella wasn't that.
Overall. I enjoyed this, and would recommend this book to others looking for a book with family drama and secrets.

Stella is an attorney who specializes in helping determine what’s best for children in custody cases. Rose Barclay is 9 years old and witnessed her nanny, Tina, falling to her death. Ever since Tina died, Rose refuses to speak and has been lashing out against her family. Stella begins to question everything - what really happened when Tina died, and is it possible Rose was involved?

House of Glass was a great thriller, with multiple surprises in the storyline between Rose, her family, and Stella’s own history.

Thank you to @netgalley for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review.

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