Thank you netgalley and Blackstone Publishing for my Arc of this book. I enjoy Jeneva Rose's books!

Home is Where the Bodies are Buried follows a family going through the tragedy of losing their mother, on the heels of their father's disappearance 7 years prior. Beth, Nicole and Michael are estranged siblings, coming back under their parent's roof one last time. They haven't seen each other in years, and each is wary of the other for good reason. While going through their parent's house and things, they stumble across home videos. As they begin watching, they find one video with their father covered in blood and the body of a girl who went missing when they were kids. Did their parents have a part in her disappearance? Will this change everything they ever thought about their parents?

Home is Where the Bodies Are was absolutely amazing.

Beth, Michael, and Nicole return home when their mother passes to sort out her affairs. When going through old boxes they find some vhs tapes with home videos. On one of these vhs tapes they find that back in 1999, their parents are seen hiding a dead body. Everything that they remembered and thought they knew began falling apart.

The twists and turns had chills running down my back. I couldn't put it down until I found out exactly what happened.

I received this from the publisher for review. Listen, you can’t go wrong with a Jeneva Rose book. I have had the pleasure of reviewing all of her books in advance and I’m extremely grateful to review this. I grew up in the 90’s and I’ll die on the mountain saying that it was the best era ever. In fact my son really only knows 90s music because that’s all I listen to. I was more than over joyed to see all the 90s references including the music. Not only my beloved grunge but country too!
This story is family drama and there are some deep family issues that the three siblings are working out here. Plus there’s the murders they are trying to figure out…. So there’s that! I’m not going to spoil anything for you, so just put this on your TBR and you can thank me later.

This was my first book by this author - I was lured in by the great cover design. It didn’t disappoint. I enjoyed getting to know this dysfunctional, grieving family, and loved the POV shifts from sibling to sibling each chapter, alongside glimpses into the past from their mother. Listening to the audiobook, those voices/shifts were especially nice and kept me engaged, learning bits and pieces about each character and questioning whose narrative could be trusted. Having grown in a small midwestern town myself, I felt the author did a great job of capturing that small town essence and all the mixed feelings that can come with being a part of, leaving, or never leaving that place. The characters and their struggles felt real, the 90s nostalgia was intoxicating, and the sibling drama was too real. The story sucked me in and even when I thought I knew where it was going, I was still surprised and stayed up way too late finishing it because I needed to know how it ended. Overall it was a good listen if you’re into murder, dysfunctional families, and drama in a small town.

Thanks to NetGalley for the audiobook!

Home Is Where The Bodies Are is a thriller about three estranged siblings who come together after their mother passes away.

Beth the oldest it's not thrilled or happy that both siblings are home following their mother's death. Beth never left home is a divorced mother of one who quite frankly has the biggest chip on her shoulders and could you blame her? She stayed to help her mom while her middle sister Nicole got addicted to drugs and kept treating Beth and their mom like garbage. Always strung out trying to figure out her next fix Beth within the last year pushed Nicole and her drama away while their mother told Nicole not to come around if she didn't have her 30 day chip.
Michael the youngest hasn't been home in over 7 years, which causes contention amongst him and Beth. Beth is envious and doesn't even try to hide it. She's always been jealous Micheal got everything from their parents and currently lives in California and is doing very well for himself.

While going through their mothers things they come across old VHS tapes and decide to take a trip down memory lane. But what starts off as innocent memories turns into horror as one of the tapes shows their father who left them 7 years prior, covered in blood, and their mother and father looking down at a dad body.


Going back and forth between present and 1999 this book will take you on a roller coaster of emotions. I love the way Jeneva Rose writes her stories. This one definitely is a favorite.

Pros: I loved the story line and different views of each other siblings and the mom. I also really enjoyed the back and forth between the past and present.
I also loved the pop culture references from 1999 :)
Also thank you for picking a town you knew about. It helps the story so much! I felt like I was there,

Cons: unfortunately I'm a huge thriller/mystery reader so I kinda thought I had it figured out but thankfully not until closer to the end. But I do appreciate kind of the nostalgia of not always needs a crazy twist to the story to make it seem so far fetched.


All in all I actually really liked this book. I will definitely be buying the hardcover as it's one that will definitely go on my shelf! Huge huge thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC! It's one of my favorite things to get and I'm so thankfully I'm able to be honest in my opinions and reviews! :) can't wait to see what she comes out with next!

Definitely my new favorite book of Jeneva’s. This one was fast paced, enthralling, and I really like how it ended. I did suspect how it would end but that didn’t take away from my enjoyment at all. I loved getting different characters POVs to see how one family and their past is viewed by different members of it. Would definitely recommend!

5++++++++++++ stars

“Sometimes we do the wrong thing for all the right reasons,”

“Anger is easy. Compassion and forgiveness are challenging. They’re the most complex of all the emotions.”

A family, parents, siblings and unconditional love. What does it mean to love your family, loose them and find them again. If I could I would have highlighted all the quotes, words and sentences I loved, but I would be highlighting the entire book. Every word and sentence is exquisitely written.

Three estranged siblings come home and reunite when their mother dies. They unravel an unimaginable past and think they are working together to solve four murders that occurred in their small town. One

I never thought I could give something other than historical fiction five ++++++++ stars, but Home is Where the Bodies Are is one of those books that you dread when it ends.

Jeneva Rose, this is for you….i can’t wait to read your next book and learn your deepest, darkest secret. I always read the acknowledgments! It looks like you now join the list of one of my favorite authors. Thank you NetGalley and Blackstone Publishing for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I was nervous and excited to pick this one up after Jeneva’s last thriller was a bit of a flop for me. But this one was really good! It was a quick read just under 300 pages and the short chapters made it so easy to fly through this one. Not to mention, it just held my interest and it was fast paced from chapter one. A story of grief, family, secrets, and love. I actually didn’t predict the ending in this one so for that I give this one applause. As much as I enjoyed this book, I liked it even more after reading the acknowledgements only to find out that Allen Grove is a real place and where Jeneva grew up!

When I saw the premise of the book, I knew right away that I need to read it. The setup alone is enough to send shivers down your spine - three siblings brought back together by their mother's passing, only to uncover a dark secret lurking in their family's past. It's the kind of premise that hooks you from the start and refuses to let go.

Beth, Nicole, and Michael, are forced to reunite after their mom kicks the bucket. And let me tell you, they've got some serious baggage. Beth's been stuck at home taking care of their mom, Nicole's been battling some hardcore demons, and Michael's been MIA since forever.
They stumble upon these ancient home videos from way back in '99, and let me tell you, they uncover some seriously messed up stuff. Blood, bodies, and a pact to keep it all hush-hush. Can you say spine-tingling?

The story's told from all three siblings' points of view, so you get inside their heads and feel all the chaos and confusion they're dealing with. It's like you're right there with them, trying to piece together this crazy puzzle.

And don't even get me started on the twists! Just when you think you've got it all figured out, BAM! Plot twist! My jaw literally dropped so many times; I lost count. Jeneva Rose really knows how to keep you on the edge of your seat.

But here's the thing - this book is not only about the shock factor. There's real heart in this story. You feel for these siblings, you root for them, you ache with them. And the ending? Let's just say it's the perfect mix of closure and "what the heck just happened?!" vibes.

So, if you're into thrillers that'll make your heart race, your palms sweat, and your mind do backflips! "Home Is Where The Bodies Are" is a must-read!

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for an advanced e-copy of Home is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose, in exchange of an honest review.

Jeneva Rose does it again!!! In the bowels of their mother's attic, the estranged Rose siblings stumbled upon a sinister secret that threatened to unravel the tapestry of their lives. Decades of separation dissolved as they confronted the disappearance of their father and the chilling discovery of a VHS tape imprinted with a macabre scene. The tape, a haunting relic from the summer of 1999, ensnared their father in a shroud of blood-soaked mystery. With their mother's passing, the siblings found themselves at a crossroads, grappling with the weight of a truth that could shatter their fragile bond. A decision loomed before them: to pursue the sinister story behind the tape or to bury the past forever. As they navigated the labyrinth of childhood memories and present-day revelations, the bonds of family were tested, and the siblings were forced to confront the chilling truth that had haunted their lives for far too long. If you love a good mystery/thriller book this one is for you. You won't be dissapointed!

A quick & gripping thriller with a fantastic cover. I thought the mystery was executed well and found the sibling dynamics to be really true to life. I always love short chapters in these types of books because somehow they're more immersive, as they make me get lost in the story quicker. It had great pacing, and was not easy to put down.

Can we take a moment to appreciate how great this cover is? I love it! Anyway, now that's out of the way, I'm here to say that the story inside the cover is great, too.

It all begins when three estranged siblings reunite after the death of their mother. They haven't spoken in years and all live very different lifestyles. They are united in grief and their attempt to settle things with their childhood home. They decide to watch one of the many homemade VHS tapes together only to find that it takes a dark turn at the end and depicts their mother and father making a pact to get rid of a body...yeah, not quite the warm and fuzzy feels that they were hoping for when they popped that home movie in.

The story is told through the alternating POVs of the siblings, as well as flashbacks to 1999 through their mother's perspective. Overall, I loved the 90s nostalgia and the building suspense of this one. The characters are not likable, but the pace is fast and it was a great popcorn thriller.

I did guess a big twist since I read a lot of thrillers and it's a trope that isn't uncommon in these types of stories, but I still enjoyed the ride and had a fun time reading it.

I have been anticipating the release of this book since Jeneva announced it on TikTok. The excitement I felt when I received an ARC copy of this book was overwhelming. Not only had I heard about this book and knew when it'd be released, but I'd pre-ordered the exclusive signed edition from Barnes & Noble. I was so committed to getting my hands on this story; it intrigued me that much! And in my opinion, it did not disappoint; this might just be my favorite book of hers so far. Also, I will say that I felt as though I had a personal connection to this story, as did Jeneva. She centered this story around Allen's Grove in southeastern Wisconsin, where she lived for sixteen years. I spent nine years of my life in South Central Wisconsin, so I truly felt like I could put myself in the location of this story and understand the layout. Because, realistically, where I lived wasn't too far at all from Allen's Grove. It was a unique coincidence that made this story all the more enjoyable to read for me. Thank you to NetGalley and Blackstone Publishing for an ARC of this book for an honest review.

Beth's mother is nearing the end of her life as she has been put on hospice. After many life-changing events in their families lives, Beth hopes that her mom will finally find rest. She just wishes both her younger sister and younger brother would be present to tell their mother goodbye. Seemingly, time is working against Laura as she uses her last few breaths to share with Beth words that leave her confused but could undo the past she thought she knew.

Beth's siblings Michael and Nicole arrive too late to say goodbye to their mother. However, they stay for the reading of the will, the funeral, and cleaning out of their mother's home. Their father disappeared three years ago, so it's just the three of them that need to work together to close this chapter. Michael is the youngest sibling with a successful career; he made it out of Allen's Grove and didn't look back. Nicole, the middle child, has struggled with addiction for years after recovering from an accident that left her addicted to pain medications. And Beth, the oldest child, stayed behind and stayed involved in her parents lives just to end up living a mediocre life. Ultimately, she was the one to take leave from working to care for her mother until she passed.

As the three of them work together to begin cleaning out their childhood home, they discover a VHS tape that potentially ties their parents to the murder of a young neighbor girl, Emma, that happened in 1999. Confused and shocked by what they just watched, each of the siblings finds themselves in a sticky situation. Do they share this discovery with Emma's brother and mother, who are still alive, or let the secret die with their mother? As history is unraveled and lies and secrets are discovered, a long-ago tragedy will become an all-consuming nightmare. But where there's one body, there might just be more. Who's responsible, why were these deaths covered up, and what happens now? Enter into Jeneva Rose's thrilling tale of home literally being where the bodies are.

Rounded up from 3.5
Beth, Nicole and Michael are estranged siblings reunited when their mother passes away. When they go through their mother's things, they uncover a family secret that maybe should've remained burried...
This domestic thriller was a fast-pace, page turner, very entertaining read. Was it predictable? For someone like me who reads tons of thrillers, absolutely. For someone who doesn't? Maybe not. I still enjoyed the uncovering of the different elements of the story through the multiple POVs (the three siblings in the present and their mother in the past through videos and journals).
I received an advance review copy of this book for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Thank you to NetGalley and Blackstone Publishing for the ARC. Jeneva Rose does it again. I have been a fan since I read The Perfect Marriage. I never see the ending coming until the very end. Jeneva Rose has a way of putting red herrings in the story that draw our attention away from the true killer. This is a must read.

I loved this book everything surprised me ahhh the twists were twisting in the best way. Bravo this author has been a drop everything and read for me. The way she writes it just seems so real and I get so invested in the characters.

Thank you netgalley for this advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

Phew. I’m such a fan of Jeneva Rose as a person & author, but her latest reads have not hooked me like her first ones.

I would rate this books 2.75/3 stars.
Would I refer this to a friend? - yes because I did have a fun time reading it. Just something felt..missing? Just like the dad.
Not much happened until 45% of the book. It does read very fast & is a simple storyline to follow. The vhs & 90s nostalgia kept me reading. Some of the flashbacks didn’t make sense, it was told through past vhs recordings but we get the mothers pov as well? Kind of through me off while reading.

After hearing the book synopsis at a book signing event I thought this book would be my top read of 2024 but at times it fell a little flat to me. The ending was good & made me feel so happy for the character Nicole, which I found unlikeable in the beginning.

Book synopsis from Barnes & Nobles:
“After their mother passes, three estranged siblings reunite to sort out her estate. Beth, the oldest, never left home. She stayed with her mom, caring for her until the very end. Nicole, the middle child, has been kept at arm’s length due to her ongoing battle with a serious drug addiction. Michael, the youngest, lives out of state and hasn’t been back to their small Wisconsin town since their father ran out on them seven years before.

While going through their parent’s belongings, the siblings stumble upon a collection of home videos and decide to revisit those happier memories. However, the nostalgia is cut short when one of the VHS tapes reveals a night back in 1999 that none of them have any recollection of. On screen, their father appears covered in blood. What follows is a dead body and a pact between their parents to get rid of it, before the video abruptly ends.

Beth, Nicole, and Michael must now decide whether to leave the past in the past or uncover the dark secret their mother took to her grave.”

Home is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose asks readers to consider an important question. Is love really unconditional, or does it have its limits? Beth, Michael, and Nicole, three adult siblings, come together for the first time in a long time in their childhood home after the death of their mother, Laura. 

With her final words, Laura tells her daughter Beth that her husband, the kids father, didn’t really disappear. She says a few more words, but does not get to finish her sentence before she draws her last breath. While Beth is deciding whether or not to tell her brother and sister what their mom had shared, they come across an old VHS tape from the summer of 1999. It holds memories from one of their teenage summers, but at the end, Laura is recording alone at night and accidentally captures video of her husband covered in blood, before he takes her across their property and shows her a dead body. The tape ends with no resolution, and the rest of the book is spent figuring out what happened before the recording began and after it ended. 

I enjoyed the multiple points of view in the story, and the ways in which many things in the past impacted each of the main characters in different ways. I found all four main characters believable. Some were easier to relate to than others, but all were incredibly interesting, and I couldn’t wait to find out what exactly had happened on the night in question. This is a great, quick read for Jeneva Rose fans, and thriller fans in general.

Thank you to NetGalley and Blackstone Publishing for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Home is Where the Bodies Are had me on the edge of my seat and I read this in one sitting. Have you ever wanted to shout at the characters in a book to protect them? If you have you know you were invested in the characters and this is what happened with this book. Beth, Nicole, and Michael have been reunited after the death of their mother. These siblings do not have a good relationship. Beth never escaped their hometown and had been caring for their dying mother alone. Nicole is an addict and her ongoing battle with drugs had left her relationship with her mother in shambles. Michael is the only one who got out and is a successful. He has not been back to visit since he left. As the three try to put aside all the hurt and mistrust that they feel for each other to go through their mothers belongings, they stumble upon a box of Video tapes. But after enjoying a bit of nostalgia, the tape reveals the body of a young girl that had gone missing years ago. As they struggle with the new information, the past won't stay in the past now.

Having these siblings that were imperfect was a great addition to the story. Their constant sparring meant that they were often at odds with how to proceed, each sibling appearing to be out only for themselves. I found this story very interesting. I figured out part of what happened before the reveal, but there was still more I hadn't guessed, and the ending was very good.
This is one that I recommend for domestic thriller lovers.

Thank you NetGalley and Blackstone Publishing for the advanced gifted copy.

A fast paced family mystery in a small town. How secrets kept destroyed so many, with few survivors.