I really wanted to enjoy this story more than I did. Nothing really happens except for family drama for most of the book. I do plan on reading more from this author.

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I almost DNF’d this book a few times—the pacing was slow and felt off, making it drag longer than necessary. The luxurious island setting and family drama had potential, but the story took too long to build momentum. That said, the ending had me fuming—but in a way that I’m confident the author intended. It was dramatic and frustrating. If you can push through the slower sections, the payoff is worth it, but be prepared for a bumpy ride along the way.

Thank you, NetGalley and Penguin Group Viking, for the e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

First thank you to Penguin books/viking and NetGalley for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

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Synopsis: raj is the patriarch of a multimillion dollar empire is ready to finally announce his successor. The family gathers on their private island to learn their fate in more ways than one.

What I liked: I loved that this was an Indian family and the cultural norms that came with that. The characters especially the younger sister Aisha were really interesting. There was a lot going on and sometimes I felt it was too much. I also didn’t feel very connected to the characters so struggled a bit with the length of the book. I especially had a hard time with Zoe and her Instagram lifestyle and complaints against how the family treated her.

Dark, addictive, and full of jaw-dropping twists, The Inheritance by Trisha Sakhlecha is a gripping thriller that fans of The Guest List and Big Little Lies will devour!

Set against the eerie and atmospheric backdrop of a secluded Scottish island, this novel dives deep into the tangled web of family secrets, greed, and betrayal. The Agarwals, a wealthy and powerful family, come together for what should be a celebratory reunion—only for it to turn into a nightmare. As Raj, the patriarch, prepares to announce the future of his empire, each member of the family brings their own hidden motives, personal scandals, and long-buried grudges to the table. The tension is thick, the drama is high, and the stakes are deadly.

Sakhlecha masterfully weaves multiple perspectives, peeling back layers of deception with each chapter. Myra’s desperation, Aisha’s reckless abandon, Aseem’s internal conflict, and Zoe’s haunting past make for a compelling cast of characters. No one is innocent, and as the pages fly by, it becomes impossible to predict who will survive and who will fall victim to their own ambitions.

With sharp prose and an intoxicating blend of suspense and family drama, The Inheritance is a must-read for thriller lovers. If you enjoy stories packed with scandal, shocking revelations, and a setting that feels like a character itself, this book needs to be on your radar.

3.5

The Agarwals gather on a private island off the coast of Scotland for a long-awaited reunion, where Raj, the powerful patriarch, is set to announce his successor. But beneath the surface, each family member harbors secrets, financial ruin, or hidden betrayals—tensions that quickly turn deadly. As loyalties shatter and greed takes over, not everyone will make it off the island alive.

What I Liked —
The family dynamics were engaging, making for a compelling toxic-rich drama. While it leaned more toward suspense than mystery, the intrigue kept me turning the pages. I genuinely wanted to know what would happen next, and the ending delivered an unexpected twist that made the buildup worthwhile.

What I Didn’t Like —
This read more like a family drama with suspenseful elements rather than a true mystery. The shifting POVs sometimes felt repetitive, with the same scenes being rehashed from different perspectives, which made the middle section drag.

Recommended for —
Fans of Frieda McFadden or readers who enjoy mysteries infused with heavy family drama will likely enjoy this one. If you love messy, dysfunctional family dynamics with secrets, scandals, and a touch of murder, this is for you.

Thank you NetGalley and Penguin Group Viking for this ARC in exchange for an honest review

The Agarwhal family is gathered on daughter Myra's Scottish island for the anniversary of the patriarch and matriarch. They all have so many secrets, all hinging on the trust the kids are depending on being given. Papa has other ideas. In the midst of all of this, there is a murder. It is a slow boil leading to who is killed and who the murderer is but it all unfolds perfectly. They are all so flawed and so deliciously secretive. None of them are truly innocent in the scheme of things. I really enjoyed this book. It kept me so riveted and the waiting was delicious.

Thanks to Netgalley and Penguin for a copy for review.

The Inheritance is the first book I have read from this author, and I'm hooked. Well written with realistic characters, the book draws you in and keeps you wanting more until the very end. Great book!

The Inheritance by Trisha Sakhlecha is a mystery/suspense novel about a family that gathers on a private island off the coast of Scotland. They are all there because the patriarch of the family has something important to announce. The family believes he will be announcing his retirement and division of his assets to each family member. But this reunion turns deadly. And the twists will leave you shocked. This was such a fun read. I couldn't believe the ending. Thanks to NetGalley for the free digital review copy. All opinions are my own.

The Inheritance is a story that revolves around the dysfunctional Agarwal family – a powerful father, a fragile mother, and three grown children. As they gather to celebrate their parents fortieth anniversary, the siblings are anticipating the sale of the family’s company and the money they will inherit.

This is a family drama filled with secrets and lies and populated by characters who are seriously flawed. By and large, the characters are mostly unlikable, with only a couple that I could find sympathy for.

It’s a story that revolves around wealth, power, and entitlement. The author deals with the backstories well, which provides a framework for the dynamics of this family. The Inheritance is very well-written, with a good plot. There are several unexpected twists and, while the ending fits the story well, it’s also quite distasteful. NetGalley provided an advance reader copy.

I saw that Sophie Hannah had given Trisha Sakhlecha’s latest book - The Inheritance - a thumbs up. I enjoy Hannah’s work and if she liked this one, I was sure I would also. Well, the truth is I loved this book!

The book is set on a private island owned by the Agarwal family. They've gathered to celebrate Raj and Shalini's 40th anniversary. Their three adult children also have another item on the agenda...

Sakhlecha does a wonderful job of creating her characters - I could easily imagine them. Did I like them? My opinion changed with every revelation.

Sakhlecha carefully drops hooks as the book progresses. Events are alluded to, but not fully detailed. Under that veneer of civility are old hurts, secrets, anger, loss and more.

More than one character is given a voice and the reader is privy to their thoughts - and actions. I applaud the plotting and the end. I totally did not see that coming! A great read.

The inheritance was a pleasant surprise! The novel is a blend of succession meets knives out, as if written by Lucy foley. A wealthy family gathers on their private island to celebrate, what they believe to be their fathers retirement, his retirement will lead to vast fortune for his three children-however, they are all shocked when he announced he will be staying on as the CEO. This revelation begins to untangle long held resentments and causes past secrets to begin to come to light. All of the main characters, the parents, the three children aseem, Aisha, maya, and aseems wife, Zoe Al have pasts they are trying to conceal from one another-but how far will they go to keep their pasts buried? A body is found but who and which family member was responsible?

This is a family drama with shades of a murder mystery lurking in the background-but it works! Sakaleckhka does a great job with pacing and mastered the slow reveals and short chapters to draw the reader in. The points of view shift amongst the family and the timeline occasionally jumps around, so pay attention to the chapter headings to orient yourself to when and who of the chapter. Make sure you read until the very last sentence for one final secret that ties it all together!
A fun and strong debut and I’m excited to see the authors follow-up! Well done. Truthfully more 4.5 than only 4 stars! Thanks to the publisher for providing this arc via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I thought this was a good book for a palette cleanser, which is usually what I read thrillers for. I definitely didn't predict the ending, and enjoyed it throughout the entire book.

This is a mystery who done it thriller that will keep you guessing. This one reminded me of Succession as the siblings are trying to figure out what their split of the fortune their family has massed will go. Everyone had their own agenda and reasons for needing a large sum of money but who is willing to stop at nothing including murder to get their share.

I was immediately sucked in by the characters and wanting to know the who done it. I was in for the long haul and really enjoyed it until the end it sort of fell off. I don’t know what I was expecting and in the end everything was wrapped up with a little surprise twist at the end but I guess I wanted more to it. It felt like the story turned on itself to go down another road that I didn’t know if I wanted to follow.

The story is told from Zoe & Myra’s perspective and involves a family reunion on a remote island. There is a lot of family drama and history that make up this story. It’s intriguing from the start. Just how far will family go to protect each other?!

A beautiful Scottiish loch estate for a family gathering. The descriptions of the house, the views and the island just sounded too good to be true. Three grown siblings - one married, one separated and one bringing a new boyfriend - gather together to celebrate the parents anniversary. Myra, the oldest, is the one who renovated this lovely estate and planned the event for all. Myra had everything planned and then sent all the staff off the island so their family would have total privacy. They are all very interested in their wealthy father's decision about retiring and who he will leave the company to, or how the trust will be settled between them. I was so invested in the setting and characters of this family until about half way in and it began to lag a bit for me. But the ending picked up quickly with a dramatic ending. This was definitely a locked-room (island) mystery, but it wasn't the heart-pounding thriller I was expecting. It was, however, a great family drama with so many secrets divulged at the end - almost a bit unbelievable - but the characters were very well written and I did enjoy the book.

My thanks to Net Galley and Pamela Dorman Books for an advanced copy of this e-book.

The Agarwal family is meeting for a fanily reunion on a private island in Scotland. The father, business tycoon, is going to announce the succession plan for his multimillon-dollar Delhi-based company. The members of the family all have reasons for being anxious about the news. Everyone has secrets. Some would do anything to protect them. One thing for sure is that isn't a typical family reunion.

This thriller is a slow burn. The characters are unlikable which makes it a little harder to care about their problems. The setting is nice and the writing is good, but the pace didn't work for me. A lot of stuff happens near the end and many readers will be shocked. Unfortunately The Inheritance didn't quite work for me.

Ooooooo this is so much fun! I didn’t know what to expect and I’m glad I didn’t. This locked room mystery/thriller is a very pleasant surprise. A family is awaiting word of their inheritance on a secluded Scottish island and none of them are exactly as they appear.

Full of intrigue and family drama, this book keeps you reading until the very end. Excellent!

I look forward to reading more from this author.

The Inheritance is an incredibly thrilling read. I found the book to be a perfect blend of a murder mystery + thriller and a complex family drama, that does such a good job of building layered characters that come alive due to the writing. The prose is as compelling as the story, and the vivid descriptions and keen observations enhanced the fast-paced narrative. This book will keep you guessing and have you at the edge of your seat until the last sentence. I loved it, and highly recommend it!

Thank you to Pamela Dorman Books for this gifted ARC!

I don’t watch much reality television, but I imagine The Inheritance would be a product made straight from the reality tv formula.

My jaw dropped so many times at how disgusting and diabolical this supposed close knit family was. All of them had a secret, all of them had an ulterior motive. These people were downright selfish and self centered. And I ate it up. I get why people enjoy watching other people’s drama and chaos if it’s anything like this book. It was just nuts.

Every time I felt like the family could not go any lower, they surprised me. Even down to the very last sentence.

This book was utterly bingeable. I wanted popcorn with it the entire time.

Woe! What a ride! A family shows up on a remote Scottish island to learn how their father is going to split his inheritance— cure the betrayal and drama.