I honestly could not get into this for the life of me, which is disappointing because I really like Catherine Steadman's books. It was just very up and down, hard to follow, and I was just confused. I do really like Steadman so I definitely will be reading her next book, but this one was not for me.

Definitely not what I was expecting when I read the synopsis. Nina is still reeling from the death of her father when she finds out he had a home in the British Virgin Islands that he never mentioned. When she goes to unravel the mystery of the house, she begins to receive notes warning her to leave. Maria, on the other hand, is a nanny for the uber wealthy, but when she takes on a weird client, she realizes that things aren't always what they seem.

While this book is pretty short, Catherine Steadman fit a lot of action into the book; however, I felt the ending was incredibly rushed and didn't give the reader a real resolution. There were a quite a few questions I had after finishing the book, that could've easily been flushed out more. I've enjoyed some of Catherine's other books, but this one was a miss for me. It read more as a locked escape room than a thriller, which I didn't love.

Thank you Catherine Steadman, Ballantine, and NetGalley for this ARC.

Look In the Mirror is another fun thriller from Catherine Steadman. The story is told from the point of view of three different characters who are all connected to the same house in the Caribbean. I thought that it was a fun locked-room mystery, but I also found the mystery to be a bit predictable. Overall, I would recommend this book as a fun light thriller.

Not sure if this book was really good or really unhinged - much like The Family Game. Look in the Mirror follows two main characters, Nina and Maria. Nina’s father has died and mysteriously left her a villa in the British Virgin Islands. Once she reaches the house, though, Nina realizes that all is not as it seems. Several months earlier, Maria was hired on a too-good-to-be-true nannying job at a villa in the British Virgin Isles and finds that it really is too good to be true. The story weaves between past and present, with both women fighting the same entity - the House: state of the art, full of mirrors, and seemingly sentient. Fast paced and at times terrifying, Look in the Mirror is a surefire thriller.

This one blew my mind, it did NOT go the way I expected at all! It’s hard to explain this story without giving out spoilers. I suggest going in blind and enjoy the ride! I will tell you what to expect. The book opens very intriguingly and you start coming up with theories about where it’s going. The suspense continues to build and takes you to places of complete and utter disbelief. I whispered “noooo” and “can’t be” to myself many times over. You will not understand what is happening until the ending chapters but it is a terrifying journey. Be aware that this story is over the top, but not completely off the rails. That’s what made it fun! At first the ending seemed abrupt but after thinking about it, I like how the author wrapped it up. Put this on your TBR if you love surprises! Thank you Netgalley, Random House Publishing Group-Ballantine, and the author for this eARC in exchange for my honest review. This book will be available for purchase on July 30, 2024

This book was a chaotic and fun thriller set in the gorgeous British Virgin Islands. Nina inherits a house from her recently deceased father. When she arrives to see the place, wild things begin to occur. The story is told between two points of view, Nina and Maria, and that really kept the pace moving for me. I was interested to see how the plot came together. There is a twist at the end that definitely surprised me. I will say some parts of this story felt a bit intense (almost horror genre for me) but I don't think that will affect most readers. The pages fly by and keep you guessing! Thanks to Catherine Steadman, Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine, and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Catherine Steadman serves up another intriguing mystery in Look in the Mirror. I've enjoyed every Steadman book I've read and have been looking forward to this one. I was glad to have had the opportunity to read it early via NetGalley. It's twisty, so I won't say much other than that it's a great read.

OKAY this book kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time! I felt like it was going to drag through the middle but it wasn’t enough for me to lose interest and thank goodness for that! This played out like a movie in my head that was SO good! Loved it! Definitely recommend!

Look In the Mirror by Catherine Steadman is a thriller about Nina and the house that her father left for her in the British Virgin Islands. After his death, she goes and checks out the house, but really strange things happen while she's there. This story was pretty unbelievable, but it was still entertaining. Thanks to NetGalley for the free digital review copy. All opinions are my own.

This was a solid 3 ⭐️ read. The beginning was fast-paced and drew me in almost immediately, but the further along I got, the more chaotic it got (and not in a good way). I was disappointed in how some of the characters ended up given what they went through. Overall, not bad.

Thank you NetGalley and Random House - Balintine for this ARC. This fast paced book will keep you on your toes! In England Nina finds out she inherited a house in the Caribbean from her father that just passed, how did she not know of this house? This is nothing like her father and she goes to Gorta Island to get answers. Maria is a nanny to the uber rich and her next gig is on Gorta island but funny the family and kids never show up? Now each of these woman must play the ultimate escape room game! This book will twist many times and sometimes the answers are right in front of you. Great read!

Thrilling page turner
with twists and turns you won’t guess,
intriguing heroes.
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Enjoyed this one. Not my favorite of Steadman’s, but it kept me reading eagerly. Good character development and interesting concept. Could see it as a mini series on HBO.

YESSSS! Now this was the thriller I was looking for! This book was so crazy and I just loved it!!! I could NOT put it down! This story is a dual POV happening with two timelines (nothing too crazy or confusing though) and I loved both of the characters! They were awesome! I really enjoyed The Family Game, so when I saw this one on Netgalley I requested it immediately!!! I really need to read the rest of this authors books I know there’s at least one I haven’t read yet!

June 21, 2024
The last book I read by this author was The Family Game which truly was outrageous with a twist ending that I never saw coming. So with that being said I was very excited when I received this ARC of her latest book, Look in the Mirror. So if you read the blurb, Nina whose father just passed away has left her this house in the islands.She had no idea he had this kind of wealth. This book goes back and forth between Nina and this other girl Maria who takes on nanny positions to help fund her schooling. What do they have in common. Well to tell you that would me giving spoilers. The most I can reveal is that nothing is what it appears to be, in fact this book borders on almost being a horror book. But I was definitely hooked and read this book within 2 readings so it was a wild ride and when the big reveal comes, I was totally shocked. What a twist in this latest book by this author. I gave it it four stars because it bordered on a bit of horror but I definitely would recommend this book if you are a fan of this author. Thank you net galley and the publisher for this ARC I received for an honest review.

I read this book from start to finish on a plane, and I really loved it. I went into it blind, and I think that’s for the best. It was a dark, intense thriller that was very binge worthy. Steadman really loves dark, twisted games!

4.5 stars

Thank you NetGalley for access to this arc. I enjoyed the opportunity to read this. It was a thrill ride!

I became a fan of Catherine Steadman after reading The Family Game. She proved in that novel that she knows how to build suspense, create atmosphere, and write twists that the read will not see coming! Look in the Mirror is no exception.

This story follows two major characters, Nina and Maria. Nina inherits her father’s tropical mystery estate after his death. Upon going there, she learns that it is not all that it seems. Maria is a nanny who arrives at a luxury home waiting for her young wards. She is given a warning - do not go in the home’s basement. Both Nina and Maria are met with many surprises as their stories unfold.

There were times I found the plot confusing, but the way the story wrapped up at the end he was both fantastic and a bit unsettling. For fans of intense thrillers with unexpected twists, this is for you!

I received a free copy from NetGalley. Told from different points of view that adds to the mystery. It seemed to end too quickly. It is hard to talk about without giving too much away. It was not the usual mystery, and enjoyable because of that.

3.5 stars
Quick take: This one started out strong, but in the end, it became chaotic and convoluted for this reader. I was definitely entertained and recommend it for those who love this author. It just wasn’t my own cup of tea, I’m sorry to say.

My thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

I enjoyed this thriller a lot. It was a little far fetched, but what thriller isn’t. The urgency I felt made me able to look past a few minor plot holes. I loved the multiple POV’s and felt like it added a lot of depth and perspective to the story. Also, I will never be going to Gorda or Tortola in my life- this book ruined them to me, lol.