If a thriller can be a slow-burn that’s how I’d categorize this book. I hated the ending, I feel like the mother got away with ruining her entire family. I’d be lying if I didn’t say by the 60% mark I wasn’t ready to DNF this. I didn’t, but I did find myself skimming it more during the less action packed parts.

While this story wasn’t exactly for me, it had good bones and if you have patience and are ok with twists and turns but at a slower pace this might be a good fit for you.

Thank you Net Galley and publishers for the ARC.

Honestly really not sure how to rate this book. It was good, then it wasn’t to me. The ending just made me mad. I just feel like this mother destroyed this entire family and got away with it. I hated how manipulative the parents were. I hated how Zoe dealt with it and tried to justify it because she loved her husband. Like this mother is so manipulative AND she’s messaging her daughter in law nasty, twisted messages as an unknown person… seriously, grow up lady! You are the one having affairs and ruining lives- but acting so innocent.

Yes, great twists.. lots of bread crumbs left by the author that made me want to keep reading to find out what was going on but I’m just so annoyed by this family dynamic and the way the mother ruined these children and it’s all ok.

WOW. This was an absolutely unhinged, disturbing, and truly terrifying story of what it means to be family. The Agarwal family successful, rich, and part of an elite circle people only dream of. The patriarch is ready to retire and it’s time to reveal how his millions will be distributed between his kids so the perfect setting is a Scottish getaway - nothing can go wrong, right? Not so much…

Each member of this family is so despicable and it was truly hard to really like any of them, but they all dealt with their own trauma and that has shaped them into the versions of themselves we see in this story. I loved that at no point I could guess what was happening. The dynamic relationships between all of the characters is so complex that you are on the edge of your seat with every turn of the page.

If you’re looking for a thriller that will have you second guessing EVERYTHING, then this is the book for you. There are dual POV, elements of Indian culture, social class, and trauma that are depicted so well, it really brings the entire story come full circle.

Thank you NetGalley and Penguin Group Viking for this eARC.

I think the book has a great plot but it drags a lot. I think some of the conversations between family members would drag a lot. I lost interest at the 70% mark and started to skim because I was getting bored. I was very close to DNF'ing. I think the book needs a good trim.

Actually a pretty good book.
It kept my attention, but it wasn't a death grip situation, but absolutely worth the read at least once.

Trisha keeps you interested and creates characters you love to hate.
I'm interested in checking more out by her

Solid thriller. Would absolutely check out more by her.

Thank you NetGalley,publisher,Penguin Group/Viking and author,Trisha Sakhlecha for the opportunity to read the ebook,The Inheritance. It’s about a tight Indian family reunion/anniversary celebration on a remote,isolated island in Scotland who are constantly at odds with each other and spouses,boyfriend,etc who are non-Indian and on the fringes of the rest of the tight knit family. I did not enjoy their bickering nor the intrusive matriarch of the family who was two-faced with most of the others. I was ready to give up and not finish reading but had to find out what all this would come to at the end.The last 20% of the novel really got interesting and I was happy I kept reading. Maybe I should have given it four stars but so much was tedious to read.
Book goes on sale,January 21,2025.

ARC Review. Publication date for this book is January 21, 2025, so add it to your TBR now!
I found The Inheritance on NetGalley, but never read anything from Trisha Sakhlecha, and love trying out authors I stumble across, so I requested a copy.

And holy cow!! I was not expecting that final twist at all. The way my jaw dropped! This was magnificent, and had my adrenaline pumping throughout. A thrilling page turner that will keep you hooked from the beginning.

If you’re looking for a twisty read, do yourself a favor and read this book!!

Every family hides secrets from each other. Would you be willing to kill to protect your secret?

The Agarwal family has it all...money, power, respect, and a business that was built from the ground up. After a medical condition makes the patriarch, Raj, look into selling the business, the family gathers together on the eldest daughter's island for a relaxing getaway to celebrate Raj and Shalini's anniversary. Greed also helps draw them to the vacation because Raj is going to disclose how the shares of the business will be split between the siblings.

Each sibling has a reason to need the money that their father is holding over their heads. Myra, the eldest child, bought an island with her now estranged boyfriend and didn't realize the costs and wrath that uncovering an unmarked historical grave would cause. Akeem, the only son, took over the family company when Raj had to step down because of the stroke. He left behind his startup business and moved his wife to New Delhi to be closer to the business and family, much to his wife's dismay. Aisha, the baby of the family, uses daddy's money to support her many adventures globetrotting, but the family feels that her boytoy of the month may only be interested in what he can swindle from her pockets.

The book opens with the fact that someone is dead, although we don't know who. The story is only told from Zoe (Akeem's wife) and Myra's points of view, which is problematic because neither can be counted as reliable due to the secrets they are harboring. Will you be able to solve the mystery of who has died and who killed them before the end of the book?

This story was fast paced and had so many twists. It kept me guessing about who was telling the truth about the situations that were happening and who was lying to themselves (and us readers) as they tried to appease their guilt. The opening of the story was what made me want to keep reading because I wanted to know who was killed, who done it, and why. Those are the makings of a truly great mystery trope.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Group Viking/Pamela Dorman Books for providing this advanced digital copy in exchange for my honest review.

Loved! Did not suspect the ending, actually I was a bit disappointed in what I THOUGHT was the ending but holy last minute plot twist. Don’t want to give anything away, you just need to read it, but give me all the Trisha Sakhlecha books now please!
Thanks NetGalley for the ARC!

The Inheritance revolves around the reunion of a wealthy Indian family on a remote Scottish isle and it gives major Succession-but-as-a-murder-mystery vibes. It isn’t an original premise, as there are many other recent books with the same storyline, including Beneath the Surface by Kaira Rouda and The Den by Cara Reinard. But debut novelist Trisha Sakhlecha passes the domestic suspense genre test with flying colors. The Inheritance is well-written, perfectly-plotted and beautifully-paced.

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group VIKING for providing me with an ARC of this novel for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

super thrilling and downright addicting!! i loved this from start to finish. it was such a quick read because the content itself was so addicting you couldn't put the book down. i will definitely read more from this author.

The Inheritance is a classic thriller diving into power, familial secrets and privilege. This book kept me guessing until the end!

You think you know the direction in which this story line is going until you don’t!

The Inheritance is a mystery/suspense novel about family, privilege, and culture and all that those entail. The Agarwal family is close, but what ties them together? Is it loyalty, cultural expectations, love, money, shared family trauma, or dark secrets? This family may protect their own at any cost, but can they trust each other?

This novel is well written and engaging, it has nice character development, and definitely keeps you guessing. I thought the wrap up was a little rushed, but, overall, I enjoyed this read and would look forward to reading more by this author.

Thank you to NetGalley, Trisha Sakhlecha, and Pamela Dorman Books/Viking for sharing this free ARC digital copy.

Fantastic debut! A wealthy family reunites on an isolated Scottish Island - family drama abounds. A murder occurs and you get some snippets in the "Now" chapters, but still don't find out who and why until nearly the end. Great pacing throughout. Who wouldn't like a little peak into the lives of the rich, famous, and terrible?

Wow, this was really good. It would say it’s less mystery and more family drama, but just enough mystery to keep you hooked. I really enjoyed this and was shocked at the end, which I love!!

3.5⭐️— The Argawhals, a very wealthy Indian family, gather on a secluded island to celebrate Papa’s retirement, Mama and Papa’s anniversary, and finally find out how the inheritance is split. All the kids have plans for their portion and are not so pleasantly surprised with Ppa’s announcement of staying on with the company. Every member of the Argawhal family has a dark secret, but one thing is the same- Family comes first. The only question: who exactly falls into the category of family?

The main characters are both female and this book is very well written. However, my main reason for giving 3.5 out of five stars was I found it very slow until about 70% through. The author leaves little breadcrumbs throughout about everyone’s secret and there are even some chapters with present day and what happened (although you don’t know whose point of view you are reading).

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Random House VIKING for a copy of this ARC in exchange for my honest review!

"The Inheritance" by Trisha Sakhlecha is a gripping and suspenseful novel that takes readers on a thrilling journey to a private luxury island off the west coast of Scotland. This much-anticipated family reunion, hosted by the glamorous yet troubled Agarwal family, is anything but ordinary. Set against a backdrop of opulence and secrecy, the story explores themes of family loyalty, ambition, greed, and the fragility of relationships.

The author masterfully weaves a web of intrigue and suspense, drawing readers into the complex lives of the Agarwal family. The lush island setting serves as a perfect metaphor for isolation and entrapment, enhancing the novel's tension. As secrets are unveiled and loyalties are tested, the reunion quickly spirals into a high-stakes game where everyone has something to lose.

"The Inheritance" is a compelling read that keeps you guessing until the very end. The characters are well-developed, each with their own flaws and desires, making them relatable despite their wealth and privilege. The narrative is fast-paced, with twists and turns that will leave readers on the edge of their seats.

This novel is a must-read for fans of family dramas and psychological thrillers. It deftly explores the dark underbelly of familial relationships, exposing the lengths people will go to protect their secrets and achieve their ambitions. A captivating read from start to finish!

This was excellently written. The plot twist in the end was fantastic, and I’m looking forward to reading more from this author!

Incredible! A captivating blend of wealth and familial turmoil unfolds on a secluded island in “The Inheritance.” The family members are entangled in a web of secrets that bind them together, creating a potent mix of tension and intrigue. This combination results in a thrilling read, which is why I rated it five stars.

Thank you to Net Galley and Viking books for the ARC to read and review!

This read hit home on close family reunions and all the possibilities of secrets, greed, if family really comes above all else. and what family, the one you came from or the one you start. The emotions it brings out will have you guessing to the end. As an avid reader it is rare that the main characters are of a different culture and ethnicity than the average most writers use, which made me respect even more how the plot ties into the culture. You won't see the plot twist coming, once of which also is jaw dropping, I recommend you pick this up and give a read.