“It’s an odd feeling to read something that feels so nostalgic and relatable yet still surprises you at the turn of every page. Home Is Where the Bodies Are is fast-paced and fresh and will have you rushing to your parents’ attic to unearth your own dark family secrets.”

This fast-paced and suspenseful domestic thriller revolves around family and hidden secrets. When their mother passes away, three estranged siblings reunite to sort out her estate. Beth, the oldest, never left home and cared for their mother until the very end. Nicole, the middle child, struggles with drug addiction and has been kept at arm’s length. Michael, the youngest, hasn’t returned to their small Wisconsin town since their father disappeared seven years ago.

While going through their parents’ belongings, the siblings discover a collection of home videos. One tape from 1999 reveals their father covered in blood, a dead body, and a pact between their parents to get rid of it. Now, Beth, Nicole, and Michael must decide whether to leave the past buried or uncover the dark secret their mother took to her grave.

Jeneva Rose’s writing keeps you engaged, and the plot surprises at every turn. If you enjoy thrillers with family dynamics and hidden mysteries, this book is worth a read.

I absolutely loved this book. I love a good mystery that makes me laugh. Definitely recommend this book and I will reread it myself.

OH. MY. GOD. is how I felt once I figured out what the heck was happening in this book! This book had me enthralled and I could hardly put it down. I blasted through this book in under a day because I needed to know what was going to happen next. The relationships between all the characters was what made this book so spectacular. Having each of their points of view, along with their now deceased mother, had such an impact and gave you such unique perspectives. It took me a while to piece together what was actually happening and so when it all unfolded it was wild. I will absolutely be recommending this book.

This was my first read by Jeneva Rose. I saw her Tiktok content and enjoyed it so I figured I would give her books a try. I enjoyed Home is Where the Bodies Are, I enjoyed the alternating POVs and I also enjoyed that she tied up the end of the story well, as so many thrillers/mysteries tend to flop at the close. Fun read, I recommend it if you want a good mystery on the "lighter" side.

Dark and twisty with all the atmospheric vibes that keep the goosebumps bumping and the spine tingles tingling … and with all the 90’s nostalgia and this kick ass cover - it’s definitely my most favorite book by Jeneva Rose thus far!⁣
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When 3 estranged siblings reunite after their mother dies to settle her estate, they’re in the midst of clearing out her house when they stumble upon an old VHS tape. Hoping for a glimpse of their own nostalgia from long ago, they pop it in and see something not so sentimental … mom and dad hiding a dead body. Ahhh… memories!⁣
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This was an unsettling fast paced read where every character is most unlikeable, and it feels like each one has the deadliest of intentions. It’s a page turner you’ll be held captive by from the very first page and will rattle your nerves long after the very last one.

After their mom dies, three siblings who haven't been close for years reunite in their small Wisconsin hometown. Beth never left and took care of their mom until the end. Nicole, battling a serious addiction, has been out of the loop, and Michael moved out of state long ago after their dad left.

Digging through old stuff, they find home videos that bring up good memories—until one tape from 1999 changes everything. It shows their dad covered in blood, a dead body, and their parents making a creepy pact to hide it, then it just cuts off.

"Home Is Where the Bodies Are" mixes a dysfunctional family saga with a sprinkle of thriller. It starts slow, focusing more on family drama, but picks up with some juicy secrets and sibling mistrust that keeps things interesting.

The characters are decent, though not super deep, and the plot has its moments, especially towards the end. Overall, it's a pretty good read if you're into mysteries that take their time to unfold.

I was on the fence about reading this “popcorn thriller” after seeing a lot of mixed reviews, but I’m really glad that I gave it a chance. I kind of love Jeneva’s writing style and I look forward to reading more of her work.

This book started out pretty strong in my opinion. It got me excited for the spooky old videotape vibes but it wasn’t as big of a focus as I thought it was going to be which made it fall short for me.

While I didn’t necessarily dislike this book as a whole, there are things I disliked about it.

- The characters. Beth is awful, she’s very rude and spiteful. Michael at times seems like he’s trying to be caring but when it comes down to it he is probably just as bad as Beth. I had no opinion of the mother. And Nicole was probably the best character for me, although I didn’t love her either because she felt like a self pity party too often.

- Speaking of Beth, the amount of times she brings up the fact she was the only one there when her mom died. We get it.

- The amount of times it was written that a door was slammed. What is wrong with these people, always slamming doors?

- Not enough spooky / suspenseful scenes

- The writing. If felt like the author was trying too hard to make every paragraph have something quotable. It started to feel repetitive in sentence structure and clunky.


The story itself was fine. I wasn’t bored and I still enjoyed the book even though I didn’t love it as much as I love the awesome cover art. I didn’t 100% nail the reveal but I was on the right track from the middle of the book so I’d say it’s pretty predictable if you’re paying attention.

What a great mystery! I had no clue who the killer was until the end. This was a very good twisty thriller.

Beth, Nicole, and Michael are reunited after their mother passed away. While going through her belongings the children find an old VHS tape with a dark secret on it. As they investigate, more bodies turn up. Can they figure out the truth of what happened that night? Is it possible all these deaths are related? The siblings will never be the same when the truth is revealed.

I really loved this one! I went in not trying to figure anything out and I definitely didn’t. Love a good crazy family dynamic

Ever since I read Jeneva Rose's first book, The Perfect Marriage, I make it a point to not miss her new books. What I love about her stories is how unputdownable they are! They usually aren't too long and they keep you interested, so they're super bingeable reads. And the fact that she writes multiple genres, and does them well, is truly a testament to her writing!

First things first - this book cover is genius! It's probably the best book cover I've ever seen and it fits the story so well! This story is about a family and all their hidden secrets. While some parts felt slightly predictable, others took me by surprise. I definitely thought I had some things figured out, and I definitely didn't. I loved the difficult dynamics of the siblings, and I felt like the multiple point of views worked well here. There was so much to take in, but I felt like it was done well. I also really enjoyed the flashback chapters and the mentions of pop culture references throughout.

Trigger warning: this book does include the death of the mother, cancer, and mentions of drug use. Please watch out if this is a sensitive area for you!

Home is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose will have you taking a second look at your home videos, for sure!

Jeneva Rose write a novel that sets the Gen X tone in a modern mystery. It's very enjoyable, well paced, and pulls at familiar emotions. This is a less than perfect family that deals with family secrets, trauma, and coping with living people who are not exactly who we think they are.

I really enjoyed this, it was a quick read for me…anything with a VHS tape on the cover holds a certain kind of nostalgia. Full of sadness and twistiness, I did not predict the ending!

First of all, I just have to say that this is such a cool cover! 📼

This one started a little slow for me, but once it picked up, I could not put it down! I loved that the plot revolved around found footage and family secrets! I was able to figure out the reason why the parents were getting rid of a dead body, but there were other twists and turns that I wasn't able to guess. This was a great mystery/thriller, and I really enjoyed it!

Thank you, @netgalley and @blackstonepublishing for the #gifted e-arc!

Another page turner from Geneva Rose. I really enjoyed this one. It grabbed me from the very begging and kept me turning the pages until the very end. Loved the suspense and nostalgia that's mixed through out. Estranged siblings reunited by the death of their mother find themselves at the center of a murder mystery, where family secrets run deep.

Many thanks to Netgalley, the publishers & Jeneva Rose for the arc. This is my first book by Ms. Rose, but definitely not my last. While I hated the ending (But I do for like 90% of all 'thrillers') it was exciting to see where the story was going. I found it extremely repetitive but I was hooked & had to know what actually happened. Basically, three estranged siblings go back to their childhood home after the death of their mother. As they attempt to clear out the home, they find a box of old home video tapes and watch one. Well, what they saw on camera was extremely shocking to the siblings. After that... Well, you'll have to read it yourself to find out! I would recommend this to all thriller fans. It is not the typical domestic drama that Reese's Book Club is going to recommend to you; which is a VERY good thing, in my opinion.

Solid four stars; taking one off for the repetition. I'd take another off for the ending, but I'm biased with how thrillers end these days.

This was a very engaging and taught thriller that kept me guessing until the very end. I really liked all the twists and turns, time jumps, and different points of view. At times it did get a little confusing, since there were a lot of characters and events to keep track of. Sometimes it was a little predictable and overdramatic, but overall, I found it a very compelling read and will recommend.

Well the title made us know where this was going, and I figured I knew early on "whodunnit" and I was correct...so a bit predictable. The cover is one of the best I've seen in a long time though, so kudos to the team that created it!

The actions of certain characters irked me and led me to believe I knew what happened to the missing girl. There were a few smaller twists that took me by surprise, which made up for me figuring out the big one. Jeneva's writing sucks you in and you'll easily devour it in a day if you let yourself. She creates characters that you won't necessarily like, but you'll still find yourself wanting to stay in their tragic little world. It's like the classic trainwreck you are compelled to keep your eyes on.

I'll be honest and say that I thought her last novel was awful, which was wild because I've loved her books prior. This felt more like her again. I'm excited to see what she puts out next with that big book deal she made!

💬 This is a twisty tale surrounding three siblings that return home after their mother’s passing. Told from the perspective of each sibling as well as flashbacks to their mothers prospective, this story kept me turning the page. The tension builds as the pieces fall into place and the final twist is revealed. And now I never want to watch any old VHS tapes found in my parents attic.
🎧 The audiobook has a full cast. The narrators did a phenomenal job bringing each character and the mystery to life - I loved it!
💕 Thank you to @librofm @bibliolifestyle @blackstonepublishing #partner for the gifted ALC of this book.

Home is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose is a domestic thriller about three siblings, Beth, Nicole, and Michael, who are brought back together after the death of their mother. Eldest sibling Beth had never left their hometown, staying to take care of their mother up until the very end when she left Beth with some strange and ominous last words. Now, the three siblings are left to go through their mother's belongings when they find a box of old VHS tapes from the nineties. They choose one tape to watch, which changes everything - on it they see their father, covered in blood. This shocking find leads to questions and secrets hidden for decades.

Now, this is only my second novel by Jeneva Rose. I started with the audio version of You Shouldn't Have Come Here and thought it was awful. I was pretty excited about this one, though - with the nineties vibes and having seen some teasers about it on instagram. Honestly, this one was so much better than YSHCH! I was pulled in right away, connected with the character of Beth, the eldest sister who stayed close to home to take care of things. And I thought the storyline was pretty good. It was a tad predictable and didn't have hardly any twists that I would love to see, but overall it was a good story.

I love this upward swing by Jeneva Rose and hope her next thriller will be even better. I'll be looking forward to it!

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest thoughts.