GUYS THE LAST SENTENCE I DIE!
FIVE STARS. PERFECT START TO YOUR BOOK GOAL IN 2025. THIS ONE SLAPS.

This was a quick and fast-paced read, centered on a family that is hiding a lot of secrets. The Agarwals gather on a remote island to talk through the sale of their company that has been run by Raj, the patriarch, and subsequent inheritances that will be bequeathed to their 3 grown children. Things don’t go as planned and the book uncovers all of the different ways the family members are hiding stuff from each other. The story is told primarily from the POV of oldest daughter Myra and the son’s wife, Zoe, over the course of a few days.

You find out early that someone has died but don’t get the details until towards the end of the book. I was completely wrong about who I thought had died and was very surprised to learn who it really was. While no character was SUPER likable, I did feel like I could empathize with most of them based on the family dynamics. I really felt for Zoe, who feels an outsider to the family and can never really work her way in. I did not see a couple of the twists coming, and felt that they were well done and fit into the storyline. While loose ends were tied up nicely, I walked away feeling a little sad about how the book ended.

Overall, this was a unique take on a locked room type scenario and I enjoyed it. As others have said, it gave off Succession vibes and was a fast-paced read. Thanks to Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was a super fast paced thriller! It held lies and family secrets that each person held that could destroy the family. This kept me hanging one after every chapter. Great read!

Definitely gave Succession vibes - so much backstabbing! I was thoroughly engrossed in this one until the very end - a great locked room vibe. Would totally recommend if you like family drama and slower burn suspense.

“The Inheritance” is a locked-room thriller by Trisha Sakhlecha. This book follows a family over the course of three days. The family is gathering at a Scottish island to celebrate the sale of the family business and the parents’ anniversary. However, as with all families, secrets abound. Myra - owner of the island and one of the narrators - is having financial difficulties and issues with the local council. Zoe - SIL of Myra and the other narrator - is a social media influencer who yearns for something different. Asaam, Zoe’s husband and presumed heir, has been taking over the day to day things of the business and feels pulled between duty to his parents and his life with Zoe. Throw in wild child Aisha, youngest child and Zoe’s best friend, and it’s a family holiday to remember. There are additional characters - Aisha’s boyfriend and Myra’s husband - just to give more suspects and sub-plots in this story. The book started out with a bang, then slowed down a bit to give some backstory and rounding out of information. While this was necessary to give information and depth to the characters, at times the pacing seemed a bit too slow, especially after that beginning. Ms. Sakhlecha gives a lot of information throughout the book about troubles brewing (maybe leaves nuggets/snippets of things) so that I felt was well done - but the action doesn’t pick up pace again until about the 70-75% mark. While this book was engaging, at times I was surprised that I hadn’t advanced through it as much as I thought at I (at the 40% mark I felt I should’ve been closer to the 60% mark, for instance). This book held my attention but at times I wondered “why so much information” though it all made sense in the end.

Thank you PENGUIN GROUP Viking for the copy of The Inheritance by Trisha Sakhlecha. I had a tough time with the writing style. The book was ‘organized’ haphazardly and it was hard to follow the characters’ remembrances. So much time was spent trying to plant red herrings that I lost the main plot. I liked the family dynamics but didn't like any of the characters. I can see why readers would love this book; the end was a surprise, but it just wasn’t for me. 2.5 stars rounded up to 3.

The inheritance is everything I could have wanted in a mystery thriller book! The ending!!!! oh my goodness! I read this book in one whole day because I just could not sit it down. I was left with my butt on the edge of my seat the whole time.

It’s Raj and Shalini's 40th wedding anniversary, and the whole family will be gathering at Myra’s home on a private Scottish island.

All of the Agarwal children - Myra, Aisha, and Aseem, are expecting Papa to announce his retirement, selling the family's company in a deal that Aseem has crafted for them to receive the largest payout. And each of them has plans for their cut of cash from the sale. Each child has loved and lost in painful ways, but this family doesn't let anyone forget.

Aseem and his wife Zoe came to live with Mama and Papa after Papa's stroke, delaying their own life plans to ensure the company would continue running smoothly.

Myra is separated from her husband Owen and plans to stay on the island in her fixer upper, restoring it until she can open it as a luxury getaway for paying guests.

And Aisha is planning to marry her fiancée Gabriel.

Only one person is willing to kill to get what they want.

Thank you to PENGUIN GROUP Viking | Pamela Dorman Books and NetGalley for an ARC of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

I absolutely love a dysfunctional family drama...especially one that ends in murder! Everyone in the family is awaiting the announcement of who will be the successor of the family company. Each family member becomes more despicable as the story progresses. From the beginning we know someone is dead, but we do not know who. This story was fast paced, kept me on my toes, and I kept wondering who did it, who was dead, and why.

This book had the makings of a great thriller. The plot is interesting and the characters were well written to be likable (or not). The execution of the story development and the ending fell a bit short for me.

Thank you to NetGalley and Pamela Dorman Books for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion!

This was some good rich people family DRAMA. The setting was perfect, a dark and stormy Scottish island. The author slowly reveals the characters of each of the family members and lets you know something bad is going to happen. But YOU WILL NOT FIGURE IT OUT. The entire book is anxious dread until 90% in and WHAT JUST HAPPENED. And yet, it made perfect sense. And that's not even counting the last twist. Read this book. It is so worth a night in.

EARLY RELEASE book review:
The inheritance was a wild ride of a book! I listened to the audio version of the book on Netglaaly as an early release reviewer! And wow, it was amazing! This book took a few twist and turns, but never once did I really see the ending coming! It was filled with family drama and past issues that a worthy family tries to cover up over and over again! I truly would recommend this book to anyone looking for a fun family drama filled book!
Be sure to look for it January 25, 2025
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While I enjoyed this book by the end, it was really slow to get started. I started and stopped reading several times because of that. However, the ending had a great turn of events I wasn’t expecting and kept me on the edge of my seat until I finished it.

The book was very good it takes place on a island off the coast of Scotland and about this family goes there to talk about the inheritance and what's going to happen I never expected The Twist that happened it's a little slow in the middle but finish it because it's so good

Many thanks to Penguin Viking and Netgalley. I received this book in exchange for my honest review. My thoughts are entirely my own.


This book was something else. I enjoyed it up until the very end. The only character that I actually seemed to like was Zoe. The book was very interesting until close to the end. I think I would have liked it more if it wasn’t for the death near the end. The mother is very manipulative and does everything in her power to keep her family close to her. She seemed very two faced. I don’t want to spoil it to much but it was pretty good.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this eARC.

Trisha Sakhlecha’s “The Inheritance” is a masterful blend of family drama and psychological thriller, set against the opulent yet claustrophobic backdrop of a private island. This novel delves into the dark secrets and simmering tensions of the Agarwal family, making for a gripping and unsettling read.

The story revolves around a family reunion meant to decide the future of the Agarwal empire. As the family gathers on a remote island, the luxurious setting quickly becomes a pressure cooker for long-buried secrets and rivalries. Sakhlecha’s vivid descriptions of the island’s isolation and beauty contrast sharply with the underlying menace, creating an atmosphere thick with suspense.

The Agarwal family is a fascinating ensemble of characters, each with their own motives and secrets. Aisha, the youngest, is a wild card whose unpredictable behavior adds an element of chaos. Zoe, the outsider and Aseem’s wife, presents a facade of perfection that hides a web of lies. Each character is meticulously crafted, their interactions and conflicts driving the narrative forward. Sakhlecha excels at portraying the complexities of familial relationships, where love and loyalty are often entangled with jealousy and betrayal.

“The Inheritance” explores themes of power, legacy, and the corrosive effects of secrets. The novel delves into the lengths people will go to protect their status and the devastating impact of unresolved grievances. Sakhlecha’s narrative is a compelling examination of how wealth and ambition can fracture even the closest of bonds.

Sakhlecha’s writing is sharp and evocative, capturing the tension and drama of the Agarwal family’s reunion. The pacing is expertly managed, with twists and turns that keep readers on edge. The dialogue is crisp and realistic, reflecting the characters’ personalities and the high stakes of their interactions.

“The Inheritance” is a standout novel that combines the intrigue of a murder mystery with the emotional depth of a family saga. Trisha Sakhlecha has crafted a story that is both thrilling and thought-provoking, with characters that resonate long after the final page.

A must-read for fans of psychological thrillers and domestic dramas.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Trisha Sakhlecha for providing me with a complimentary digital ARC for The Inheritance coming out January 21, 2025. The honest opinions expressed in this review are my own.

This is the first book I’ve read by this author. I really loved the secluded Scottish island setting. I thought it felt like a Succession story. I enjoyed that it featured an Indian family. They definitely had their issues though. There were a lot of twists and turns to this book. I enjoy a good thriller. Some of the plot points were a little crazy. I would check out other books by this author!

Did not get a chance to finish before the request expired but whatever I read was good. The opening centers on a wealthy family. Gives succession vibes with an Indian family

This is such a good read! It was a good October read! The family own a remote island with some history on it relating to the Irish gang clan that were viciously murdered by a fire. This wealthy family buys the sacred land that this clan originally had protected before being annihilated. The towns people didn't want it bought, but the Daughter of a millionaire bought it anyway. She has big plans to change the land and make it a B&B. Well in the meantime, she hosts the family on the island for her parents' anniversary. The rules are no posts to social media meant for the daughter in law. (social media creator) the family dynamic is stressful and very controlling. The mother bosses and dictates the daughter in laws life after finding out that she is pregnant. Throws it as a "you'll need help without me" which her husband just lets his mother say these things of consistently overstepping and intruding where she doesn't belong. The oldest daughter is struggling with the Island and is in a middle of a divorce suffering from loosing a child during birth, the father pays her husband to come to the island to try and convince his oldest daughter to stay with him. (once again intruding where they don't belong. controlling the situation) the youngest daughter brought her new fiancé that the family never met and they immediately find dirt on him to get rid of him because they always degrade and think down on her decisions in life. super juicy chaos. Not going to lie, I was HOT MAD at a lot of this. We all have family members in marriages that can overstep and manipulate/ abuse for their own selfish reasons. As for me, I was just divorced because of a Mother in law convincing my husband if I wasn't behaving then I couldn't stay. I'd inspire to be a bad wife. this book takes it to the extreme in a creepy but reality that it could definitely happen in a high societal life. At the end, the magical twist of "who murdered who" was shocking. and it was SO sad that the person who got blamed a) was framed for murder and b) was the martyr of the family that consistently took the blame of shame.

I would say to go into this blind and be surprised, because the ending I did NOT see coming and was shocked at the darkness of this family.
In the beginning you know someone is dead, but who, why, and what transpired to lead to the death.
Overall, a brilliant book with trauma, darkness, greed, manipulation, and what lengths people are willing to go to.