I was offered this early release for my honest opinion. This book was great! I was invested the whole time and the plot twist at the end?? Wasn’t expecting it. I really liked the tie ins the author made, it really showed that she paid attention to the details and made them work so well together

This was my first book by Jamie Day and I was so impressed! Am amazing locked room thriller reminiscent of “Daisy Darker” and “The Only One Left”

When the Bishop sisters come back to The Precipice after their fathers death to claim their inheritance, murder is in the air. Charley, the maid, fears she’ll lose her job, but she ain’t seen nothing yet!! There was so much going on in this book, but in a good way! Mystery, family dysfunction, murder and intrigue. Definitely don’t want to miss this one.

Another great book from Jamie Day. Beautiful cover caught my attention. Great characters and mystery. Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book

Charley is a live in maid at the Precipice Hotel. When the hotel owner dies and his children arrive for the reading of the will, all hell breaks lose. As family secrets unravel and a hurricane bares down on the hotel, Charley realizes her life may be in danger.

This was a twisty turny who dun it that kept me guessing. The characters were fascinating and the family dynamic was nuts! I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to others. I look forward to reading the author's other books.

I was given an advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

DNF at 38% through because I was not enjoying the writing, pacing or story at all. This book was written like it was trying to sound like someone thinks a YA mystery might sound. The characters conversations are odd, the story is all over the place, and the details are disjointed. Even almost halfway in, I did not care about the story or where it was going. It was painful.

This was a jam-packed story with a beautiful setting (Maine), a hurricane, a wealthy family, their lawyer, the hotel maid, and a woman on the run stranded in the family’s hotel. I was immediately drawn to this idea and couldn't wait to read it. The family’s background, the maid’s life, and a fight for money and property were the center of this tale. The plot was well written, and I could follow it, given so many moving parts. Some murders were thrown in there, too, for us to tie together all of these characters’ backgrounds. The author did well with character development. It was descriptive and easy to remember everyone. This was a mystery plot to me sprinkled with humor, which I loved.

What happens when your creepy, handsy boss dies and his estranged children arrive at the hotel where you work as a maid for the will reading during a massive hurricane? And then adding in a stowaway who is hiding from her abusive boyfriend? And the lawyer reading the will has a past connection to the hotel manager? Plus a kid that speaks in rhymes and a very cute boy who just happens to be your creepy ex-boss’s grandson?

Absolute chaos of the best kind!

Thank you @netgalley for the ARC of One Big Happy Family.

This book is perfect for people who like closed door mysteries and family dramas. For me, this book started out strong and the pacing was good. I like slow burns and build up of the drama where little rid bits are leaves throughout the book. There were a few leaps and holes in the story that I thought took away from the plot. This is a good book the curl up with on a rainy afternoon with a hot drink.

The Bishop family gathers together at their family hotel following the death of their father. They each want part of the hotel, which puts the chambermaid, Charley, in jeopardy to lose her job. When one of the group turns up dead, they realize someone has sinister motivations. Each person is a suspect and also potentially I. Line to be the next victim.

4 stars!

This will be the second book i've read by Jamie Day. I've read The Block Party and really enjoyed it, which made me very excited to read One Big Happy Family.

The characters were (in my opinion) a little unlikeable and very chaotic, which I think checks out with the storyline.

I was kept intrigued throughout and that's what I always look for in a book. I look forward to reading more Jamie Day books in the future.

Thank you NetGalley and St.Martin's Press for the ARC!

This was my first book from Jamie Day and wow! One Big Happy Family was one wild and unhinged roller coaster of a story.

The characters were absolutely nuts, the setting was quirky and comforting at the same time, and the story was an up and down battle of wits and human decency. The story taking place during a particularly devastating hurricane was a great catalyst for the events because you were really able to kind of envision this chaotic storm churning in the background of each page. It really set the tone and mood. My only gripe was it felt a little drawn out in the middle, but then the ending was jam packed with wild twists and turns and a satisfying ending.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read this ARC before its expected release date of July 16, 2024.

I recently had the opportunity to read "The One Big Happy Family , by Jamie Day, thanks to NetGalley, who provided me with an advance reader copy in exchange for an unbiased review. Set against the backdrop of the legendary family-owned hotel on the rocky coast of Maine, the Bishop sisters vie for control in the aftermath of their father's passing. With secrets aplenty and a looming hurricane, the atmosphere is charged with suspense. While the novel offers a unique blend of wit, heart, and thrilling twists, I found the pacing a bit uneven, which impacted my overall engagement.

Despite the occasional pacing issues, Day's storytelling skill shines through, crafting a suspenseful tale with intriguing characters and a captivating setting. "The Precipice" keeps readers on their toes, uncovering dangerous secrets and the potential for murder in a coastal haven. Overall, I would rate the book 3 out of 5, appreciating the engaging elements while noting room for improvement in pacing dynamics. Thank you again to NetGalley for the opportunity to delve into this summertime suspense novel.

To be honest, I found the whole plot pretty far-fetched, but I kept reading because I did want to know what happened.

*Thanks to Edelweiss, Netgalley, and the publisher for providing an e-galley in exchange for an honest review.

this is a mystery with lots of not so nice suspects. There're several story lines that keep you guessing and lots of surprise twists. The characters are very human and despite their flaws you feel sorry for some of them and forgive the others.

One Big Happy Family is a locked room style mystery that takes place at The Precipice hotel during a freak Maine hurricane. The Bishop family has arrived for the reading of the will, and they, along with staff and a stowaway guest are thrown together as murders occur and suspicions rise.

I thought the premise and beginning of this novel were intriguing, however I did feel it bogged down in the middle and had a surprising twist that felt very unexpected. Overall this was a strong novel with some weaknesses.

I recommend this book for frequent readers who are looking for a thriller to pass the time. I give this book 3.5 stars, rounded up to 4.

Thanks to Netgalley for providing an advance copy of this book for my review.

Although I found myself unsure of my overall feelings towards this book, I can't deny that it kept me intrigued from beginning to end. The narrative had an undeniable pull that kept me turning the pages, eager to uncover what would happen next. While some aspects may have left me questioning, the author's ability to maintain my interest throughout the story is commendable. If you're seeking a read that will keep you engaged, even if it leaves you with mixed emotions, this book might be worth giving a try.

I received this ARC from NetGalley for an honest review. This is an outstanding story about a hotel in Maine where a nasty father who owns it has recently died and his three adult daughters come to hear the reading of his will. Vicky, Faith and Iris each come to Maine with secrets and hidden agendas . The storyteller is a 19 year old chambermaid who works at the hotel. Charley, the maid, is hiding a friend in the hotel to protect her from an abusive boyfriend. There are several murders and twists and turns that make the plot very interesting. This is my first book by Jamie Day and I look forward to reading more .

Thank you to Netgalley, St. Martin’s Press and author Jamie Day for the advance ecopy of this book.

Charley is a nineteen-year-old working as a maid at a quirky hotel in a small town in Maine. She is overworked and underpaid, but has to keep her crappy job to pay for her Nana's care. Her lecherous boss, George, has died. His three daughters and their families have come to the hotel for the reading of George's will. And hurricane Larry is about to hit. As the story unfolds, we learn about the three sisters and their strained relationships. When the hurricane hits, someone is murdered. The sisters are forced to admit their secrets and indiscretions. Everything and everyone is intricately interwoven. Who is our murderer, and who will die next?

I really enjoyed this book and stayed up late into the night reading it. I would highly recommend it! 4 out of 5 🌟

4.5 STARS

What a fun setting! 🏩🌩️

I had a blast reading this one (after not really feeling The Block Party). I'm glad I gave the author another chance!

We have another tale with a maid. The hotel she works at is The Precipice, family owned, and full of vintage keepsakes, considered eclectic, and unusual. It is near a cliff with a steep drop. The owner is George Bishop. His collecting and antiquing habit well known in Maine, as well as his obsession with conspiracy theories.

Charley is the maid and she has her hands full as the wind wails outside the hotel. A hurricane is looming and a homicidal maniac is on the loose! It was like the weather was forecasting what would ultimately take place inside (the eye of the storm)! Walls shaking, as bone-rattling gusts hit and the Bishop sisters arrive for the reading of George's will. Oh my! Someone will NOT be happy.

Get reading for a heaping dose of chaos, family toxicity at a new level, shocking secrets, a sordid history with long grudges. I felt some strong Christie vibes in the storytelling (which I loved)! Took off half star for a few quibbles, but I devoured this and enjoyed the journey!

Thanks for the ARC, NetGalley and St. Martin's Press! I really enjoyed Day's book "The Block Party" and was excited to read this book. This one absolutely did not disappoint! The characters in this book were interesting and well thought out, the plot was fast-paced and twisty, and the scenery was so fun! I love Maine and thought this was the perfect backdrop for this book.

so the first book i read by this author was Block party and I loved every second this book did not let me down it was really good i got attached to the characters and felt like I was there just like in Block party. I do love a hotel / motel thriller and this one was good it didn't knock me out the park but it was good id def recommend it . I did enjoy the sisters dynamic.