The Astrology House is a solid debut that smacks of all the juice and drama packed into a quirky thriller. The book focuses on a group of couples visiting a B&B that is astro-themed (we love!). As one would expect, their time at the Astro House illuminates the cracks in each of their relationships along with a pretty unnerving proprietor who feels predictably "off." Gripping and dramatic, it was hard to put this one down!

I wanted to like this one. It's well written and the premise is very interesting. But the characters visiting the astrology house were so snobby and off-putting, it made me dislike more than I would have otherwise.

This one became a DNF for me fairly quickly. I'm not sure if it's the pacing of the book or the story, but it just didnt work well for me and keep me captivated enough to continue .

The book was well-researched as far as the astrological aspect goes. The author's love of the subject is apparent. The writing was polished and the plot flowed well. The debate over fate vs. free will permeates the plot and the denouement was suspenseful, dare I say exciting. The setting was indeed idyllic. A Victorian mansion on the Long Island shore. However, the idyll is marred by a severe tropical storm. The plot though, was ever so slightly implausible, and I had to suspend my disbelief on several occasions. I did enjoy the read, but found the number of characters detracted from the plot somewhat. All in all, this was a promising debut from a talented writer.

Let me start by saying that I've seen a ton of really great reviews of this book, so this review is a very unpopular opinion! But this was nooooot for me. I actually DNFed it 2 separate times but kept seeing the good reviews, so when it was published, I binged the audio in one sitting.

It was just so wordy and the characters' behavior was 95% completely over the top and out of left field.

I wanted to love this SO MUCH, but just couldn't.

This was a really great setup for a thriller/mystery, but the character voices were not very distinct. I had a hard time remembering who was who and how they were related to each other.

The Astrology House is an engaging thriller packed with drama. Four interconnected couples travel to the Stars Harbor Astrological Retreat for a much-needed break, hoping to relax and gain insights from the stars.
However, their peaceful weekend takes a dark turn as hidden agendas come to light. And with a hurricane on the horizon, chaos is inevitable.
The story is told through multiple perspectives, featuring a large cast of characters, but each one is distinct enough to follow. The astrology theme adds an intriguing and unique layer, though I occasionally got lost in the sun and moon houses. Thankfully, there's a helpful "cheat sheet" before each reading, detailing the guest's astrological chart and their relationships with others.
The book maintains a slow-burn suspense, a locked room mystery, leading to an explosive finale with unexpected twists. The characters are deeply flawed, and while I ended up liking most of the women (except for one), the men left me with the opposite impression.
Overall, this is an impressive debut novel, and I'll definitely be on the lookout for more from this author.

This book felt very done before but I had a hard time getting into it. I tried reading it, then tried the audiobook, but I find myself not really liking any of the characters. Maybe I needed more character development early on or some secret that we were trying to find out to better catch my attention.

As soon as I saw the cover, I knew I had to read this book. I found The Astrology House to be an entertaining read and I look forward to more books from this author.

I really enjoyed this locked-room mystery, and thought the addition of astrology was wonderfully woven into the storyline without being cheesy. I'm always a fan of multiple POVs, and there was a satisfying variety of characters to bring on the drama. Everyone has something to hide, and it all came together in a fantastically twisted way in the end! Definitely a great read!!

This book started out slow for me but did start to pick up towards to middle and then took a nose dive. There seemed to be so much build up to the twist and then it just kind of ended. I wish the ending had not been so rushed.

"𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘐'𝘷𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦-𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘭𝘰𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘵𝘶𝘱, 𝘥𝘰𝘻𝘦𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢 𝘴𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨."


Holy Toledo, Batman - this book was wild.

Which is exactly what I look for in my mystery/thrillers!

It had that perfect balance of predictability (that lulls you in) and surprise (to keep you on your toes).

Fair Warning: there are definitely some HEAVY topics in this book - and while I highly recommend it, if you are at all sensitive to certain topics, please tread lightly - including, infertility, forced miscarriage/termination, and cheating/infidelity.

I also, of course, really enjoyed all the astrology aspects, which is what pulled me in in the first place!

Thank you to @atriabooks and @netgalley for the advanced copy in exchange for this review!
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Full disclosure: I will read pretty much any book if it is astrology or tarot themed so naturally I had to pick this one up. I loved the little cheat sheets we were given periodically about the characters on the retreat (I'm no expert so I'm unable to say whether the analysis of the birth charts was accurate). I should have bookmarked them, though, because towards the end I had a bit of a time remembering the connections between a few of them and their spouses and occupations.
So, anyway, you have a bit of a slow build up and then all of a sudden everything happens all at once when all is revealed. That ending though... whaaaaat.....!?

This was a good popcorn read. I feel like it started off pretty slow and there were a decent amount of characters to get to know, but the ending was done really well.

This was an incredible debut, I loved it. I'm on a big thriller binge kick this year, and this is in as one of my favorites to recommend. I love resort stories, and this one about an astrology themed resort sounded right up my alley from the second I heard about it. I didn't expect just how much astrology would be centered in the book, which is maybe my fault because I am silly -- it clearly says it in the title, lol! Still, I was surprised at how much of the focus was on actual astrology, and thought it was super cool to see the way the author used real astrology knowledge as a way to describe the characters, their interactions, and their connections. Very unique, and THE TWIST! So good.

Thoroughly enjoyed this debut thriller. It felt original and pacy. I loved the setting, the drama of the storm and the interesting dynamics between the characters. The astrology aspect was particularly interesting and compelled me through the book.

The Astrology House by Carinn Jade is a captivating exploration of astrology and its impact on personal relationships and self-discovery. The narrative weaves together the lives of various characters, each influenced by their astrological signs, revealing how these celestial forces shape their decisions and connections. Jade’s insightful writing and rich character development bring a fresh perspective to the world of astrology, making it accessible and engaging for both enthusiasts and newcomers alike. With its blend of humor, romance, and a touch of mysticism, this novel is a delightful read for anyone looking to explore the intersections of fate and free will.

Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to receive this book for an honest review.

I was in a reading slump and decided to give this one a try. I enjoyed the story and how it involved astrology. It was good mystery will a great twist. I highly recommend this one. You will not be disappointed.

ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.

I’m a little backlogged with my ARC’s but working diligently to get caught up. I really enjoyed the unique premise of this book! I’ve read a lot so it’s nice to get something with a different spin on the weekend retreat with friends/family. I’ve always been interested in astrology so I thought that was a great touch as well and made the story more complex. I definitely didn’t see the twist coming and I can usually predict it! I would highly recommend if you like thrillers and mysteries!

Stars Harbor Astrological Retreat is claimed to be a place for rest and relaxation. It is known for its unique itinerary of relationship building and chemistry based on your astrological sign knowledge of course.

When this friend groups books their stay, they are looking for answers, guidance, and finding connections that they feel slipping away. But during their stay all their nasty little secrets surface and someone has a completely different itinerary in mind. Dun, Dun, Dunnnn!!

Astrology + Drama...Seriously Say less

This is one that will give you a face full of drama and leave what the heck is actually happening sitting on the tip of your tongue. The astrology aspect isn't really the hugest part of the plot, but I feel like it had the perfect amount to make the plot flow perfectly. It keeps moving at a very steady pace making it hard to sit down. The drama pulls you in and you end up staying for the creepy and mysterious happenings.

Some of the characters are a little insufferable and feel a little too spoiled for my liking but you do get to see a deeper sight into their lives and hardships explaining why they act the way that they do. But I wouldn't say it is one to read to grow connections with the characters but one to follow along their crazy and just enjoy the ride.

It definitely has some heavy content that I would advise checking out before picking up.

It may not be for everyone, but if you're a lover of rich people drama with a few eerie moments included I think you will love this.

Happy Reading!!!

Thank you to Carinn Jade and Netgalley for the advanced invitation to The Astrology House!