The Precipice stands as a storied, family-run establishment nestled along the rugged coastline of Maine. Following the recent demise of their father, the trio of Bishop sisters—Iris, Vicki, and Faith—converges for the weekend to stake their claim on the property. Yet, as a hurricane threatens, and each sister guards perilous secrets, a sinister atmosphere pervades, with the ominous specter of murder hanging in the air. Not everyone who enters the precincts of the Precipice will exit unscathed.

Driven by a desire for their rightful inheritance, each sister entwines herself in a web of intrigue. Amidst this turmoil is Charley Kelley, the nineteen-year-old chambermaid of the Precipice—a sharp, resilient soul wise beyond her years, grappling with dire circumstances.

The arrival of the Bishop sisters casts an ominous shadow over Charley's future. Will they decide to shutter the hotel? Terminate her employment? Unearth her penchant for filching from guests? Or, in a more sinister turn, discover her complicity in harboring a fugitive in one of the guest rooms?

2.5 stars but no half stars, so it’s a reluctant 3.0 stars. Although described as a mystery/thriller, I’d slot this book into family drama or women’s drama. The pace is more than leisurely, and by the time I was a third of the way into the book, the plot was predictable.

I loved the newest Shari Lapena thriller. It’s about a beautiful high school girl who has her whole life in front of her gets murdered and left in a field in a tiny town in Vermont. Did a stranger do this or could it be someone they know? Told from alternating povs, you aren’t sure if they are telling the truth or lying. I devoured this book in two sittings.

I received a free e-arc of this book through Netgalley. I don't read a lot of suspense books, but occasionally I will pick one up that looks like it isn't too scary. This one focuses on 19-year-old Charley who works as a maid in a lonely hotel in Maine during a hurricane and a will reading. It kept my attention and was hard to put down. I would recommend it for people who like some light thrills, but nothing too scary. The characters were fun and well-fleshed out.

This was a predictable thriller to me. I found myself guessing the twists early on, which put a damper on this story for me. Overall, I like Day’s style of writing, and appreciate her ability to weave some humour into her stories. I did prefer her 2023 release The Block Party to this novel.

A new thriller from Jamie Day!

The Precipice Hotel is located on the rocky coast of Maine in a small town. Charley has been the cleaner at the hotel for a handful of years in order to pay her Nana's housing. She is stuck between a rock and a hard place and unable to leave the job that she hates. When the owner dies, his three daughters rush back to read the will. Iris, Vicki and Faith and their families flood the hotel.

The will provides surprises and a hurricane bears down. Suddenly Charley is stuck in the hotel with the sisters and at least one of them is out for blood. Can Charley survive the weekend? Can she keep her job?
Who is the most dangerous? What do they really want?

I enjoyed the novel, it was interesting and different. I felt the ending was rushed but it didn't completely detract from the story. If you like a stormy night thriller, this is a book for you!
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One Big Family is the next winner by J. Day. The author of The Block Party did it again.
An unfoirgettable read that gives all the feels. A story that stubbornly stays with me, gripped me with both hands and doesn't let go anymore.
Charley's life is a mess. She works as maid at the hotel , works hard to make ends meet, to help her gran. In short, she drew the short stick. And now the hotel's owner died and his heirs are on their way.
A wonderful complex, complicated story that I couldn't put down. 5 stars.

I really enjoyed this book but not quite as much I enjoyed her previous title that I’ve read. I found the premise interesting but it lost me a bit of the way through for sure. I could definitely see other people enjoying this.

Family drama on the coast of Maine- with sisters, secrets and a wayward chambermaid adding to the intrigue!
I’ve loved Jamie Day’s previous exploration of affluent domestic dysfunction, and the locale gave a fresh take. Easy five stars.