I couldn't put this one down - even though I figured out whodunnit pretty early on, I was so invested in all the characters and having such a great time in their world that 'one more chapter' became the refrain of the day!

Premise - Stella, a lawyer who represents the interests of children in court cases, is sent to the home of the Barclay family, a wealthy multigenerational household whose nanny has just died via a fall from a high window. The parents are now divorcing and custody of Rose Barclay is up in the air.

The problem? The tragedy may not have been an accident and Rose is suffering from traumatic mutism. The stakes are high for Stella, whose initial worry that she may send Rose to live with a murderer quickly morphs into concern that the creepy kid, whose hobbies including collecting sharp things and playing haunting piano pieces at an expert level, might not be so innocent...

There's a little b plot romance for Stella, who's recently divorced from Marco thanks to her workaholic tendencies. I usually don't love (successful) romance b plots in my thrillers, but this had a sweet (but not cloyingly so) sapphic coupling that was just so heartwarming.

What I loved:
* an engaging writing style that made it impossible to put down
* fascinating, 3D characters who felt real (and really fun to get to know!)
* interplay between Stella's dark past and the current case
* the creepiness and hateability of the Barclays
* the back-and-forth I felt about some gray characters, including Stella's mentor

It's a great read for summer travel and I definitely recommend! I'll be keeping my eye out for more from Sarah Pekkanen.

Thanks, NetGalley and St. Martin's Press, for the gifted ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a fast paced thriller. I have come to expect that from Pekkanen and she did not disappoint! I wasn't sure about the narrator but she grew on me and I sped though this book in two days. I was never quite sure "whodunit" and that kept me on my toes an wanting more. P

4 solid stars!

I'm on the edge of my seat asking myself whoduneit? And as per usual, I did not guess right and there were some twists and turns I did not see coming. Long time fan of this author, and this one does not disappoint. I guarantee this is better as an audiobook and would add to the enjoyment of the book. At the end, you ask yourself, did I read that right? Did that really just happen? The pacing is just right to keep you hooked and saying, just one more chapter and you'll go to bed.

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for the advanced reader’s copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

House of Glass is a tense thriller following our main character Stella who has been called on the case to help a 9 year old girl Rose through a difficult situation.

Rose’s parents are both fighting for full custody in the midst of a messy divorce, the judge has reached an Impasse due to recent events involving the suspicious death of Roses nanny, a case that has since gone cold due to lack of evidence.

The problem is either parent could be a killer, and Stella is facing the impossible task of finding the safest home for Rose to live in, something even the police couldn’t figure out.

It is clear from the first time Stella steps foot into Roses home that something isn’t right. She senses a dark presence within the home, an unnerving feeling she can’t seem to shake. The more time she spends on the case the more she realizes there’s more than two suspects, anybody could be the killer and she has to race to figure it out whilst also battling demons from her own past that have begun to resurface.

This is a bit of a slow burn but the tension is palpable from the very beginning, throughout. Rose gave me the creeps from the getgo, a traumatized mute young girl who has a habit of collecting sharp objects. I’d class this as unputdownable because I couldn’t stop reading until I had answers. The author does an excellent job of misdirection and providing multiple possible suspects.

The setting is very ominous, a large estate void of any glass which seems to be harbouring an evil presence. A dysfunctional family keeping secrets and telling lies. Dark clouds overhead that seem to get closer and closer the more Stella is triggered by her own past traumas.

This is definitely a bingeable read and I enjoyed the sinister tones throughout. The author did a great job of making the writing contrast between menacing yet poetic.

I was very pleased with the ending, everything was answered, wrapped up to perfection and a lot of conversations where had and relationships mended that I hoped to see.

The audio narrator did a fantastic job and I’d recommend listening in audio format!

Thank you to Macmillan audio for the ALC!

Wow! This book was so good. I'm a big Sarah Pekkanen fan, and she definitely did not disappoint with House of Glass. What's not to love - a domestic thriller where everyone's a suspect and may or may not be in danger. I flew through this book in a day because I needed to know what was going to happen. To say that it kept my attention would be an understatement. This book sucked me in. It was a quick moving, keep you guessing, twisty good time. Definitely a 5 star hit!!

The audio narration was exceptional, making it an easy to follow, smooth and fast listen. If you read just one domestic thriller this summer - I recommend that it be this one. You will regret nothing.

Thank you so much to Macmillan Audio for the free audiobook!

I will read everything that Sarah Pekkanen writes! I've loved her duo work in the past, but I've really come to love her solo work even more! Her 2023 release GONE TONIGHT blew me away and I couldn't wait to get my hands on this one!

I'm so happy to report that it was another absolute winner! I started the audiobook and couldn't put it down basically until it was finished. I would describe this book as THE SILENT PATIENT meets TURN OF THE KEY. When a nanny allegedly falls out of her host family's window, their daughter Rose Barlcay goes completely silent refusing to say even a word for months.

The story is told from the perspective of a lawyer, Stella, who is working hard to understand what really happened to the Barclay's nanny while simultaneously coming to terms with her haunted past. The more she learns the more questions she has! What really happened to her mom when she was a child? Why does the Barclay family allow no glass in their house? Does anyone really know the people closest to them as well as they think they do?

The tension kept building and building for a STRESSFUL ending that had me locked in and eagerly anticipating the ending!

This will be a big hit and I can't wait to see what Sarah does next!

As far as the narration goes, I was hooked from beginning to end and was so engrossed in the story that I forgot I was even listening to someone read, so that should say a lot about what an amazing job Laura Benanti did! I think this is my third audiobook narrated by her and she's always nailed it!

This will be available for purchase August 6th!

Gripping, shocking, twisted, and full of suspects!

The Barclays are a wealthy family living in a historic luxurious DC home. Things appear picture perfect until their Nanny dies after falling out their attic window. Stella, an attorney, is called in to determine who is a victim and to advocate for nine-year-old, Rose who is not speaking but witnessed her Nanny fall out the window. Not only is Rose not speaking, but she has been collecting sharp objects and pieces of glass. During her investigation, Stella learns the many secrets that the divorcing family is hiding. Who is responsible for the Nanny's death? Who has the most to hide? Who knows the truth?

House of Glass is full of secrets, lies, deception, hidden motivations, suspense, tension, and danger. I had a great time doing my own super sleuthing trying to determine whodunit! I enjoyed the feeling of unease that flowed throughout the book while not knowing who could be trusted.

I found this book to be well written, well thought out, and loved how the tension built throughout the book. I also enjoyed the something-isn't-quite-right feeling that Sarah Pekkanen expertly created in this book. Rose is a fabulously drawn character. I kept changing my thoughts on her throughout the book. Pekkanen kept me on my toes, turning the pages and fully invested in the plot.

Gripping, thrilling, shocking, and suspenseful!

Thank you to St. Martin's Press, Macmillan Audio and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.