Domestic thriller that grabs you from the very beginning! Locked-room thrillers are my absolute favorite, so when I saw this book come available, I had to grab it! A wealthy family plans to vacation on a deserted island currently being rehabbed for a luxury retreat, but after arriving the family drama continues to unfold. This leads to the question, is the danger outside as originally suspected, or is it inside this very house? Who can be trusted?

Overall, I really enjoyed this one! I started it Saturday morning and finished it before the weekend was over. The characters were developed nicely, with insights into several people as the story unfolded. I loved the glimpse of luxury we saw with each family member also.

Thank you NetGalley for this arc, all opinions are my own!

A family reunion at an isolated island off the West Coast of Scotland to celebrate Raj and Shalina’s anniversary, exposes numerous family secrets. Mother, father, son,2 daughters, one spouse, and one boyfriend arrive, and drama ensues. There is a lot I would like to say, but spoilers abound. We do know that someone does not leave this island the same way they arrived. Can you believe that it was the one person I was absolutely certain was safe? I’ll be on bookstagram(@reneesramblings) looking for other people who have read this book. Then I can share my very wrong reason why I thought this person was 100% safe.
One messed up family, each person with a ton of secrets. It’s looks like this that makes me glad that I’m an only child. I couldn’t flip the pages fast enough and just really enjoyed trying to figure out what would happen next. The ending😮 4.5 stars.

Five stars for this beast! Excellent and well-developed plot, despite the multiple storylines, which were all tied up neatly in the end. I did not expect the twist at the end at all. The book starts out with knowing someone ends up murdered but they lead you down different paths. I never expected who would actually be murdered,

Wow! 5 🌟 for “The Inheritance” by Trisha Sakhlecha How far will a family come together and go to cover up a murder? Twists and turns bring together a wealthy family on a remote island and one member winds up dead. The epilogue was literary perfection.
Thank you Net Galley and Pamela Dorman Books/Viking for the ARC and allowing me to provide an honest review.

When the Agarwals, touch down on the small privately owned island in Scotland, they aren't sure what to expect. Myra, the estranged eldest daughter has kept her work secret and just promised a week of luxury. The hotel IS beautiful, but is it already in debt? Can Aseem, the beloved brother save the family business? Who has Aisha, the youngest, the baby, brought for this private week? As they family gathers around the matriarch and her husband for an anniversary celebration you will not know who to trust or what to expect next!

If you love a vacation-gone-wrong or a murder-tinged succession or just want to be a fly on the wall for a traditional Indian family get together, This is the book for you! #penguingroup #penguinviking #trishasakhlecha #theinheritance

What a dark thrille! The Inheritance has a great story a great location and great characters. Trisha Sakhlecha did a great job with this book.

The Inheritance by Trisha Sakhlecha offers an intriguing premise and a well-constructed plot, but it falls short of its full potential. The story, centered around family secrets and the complexities of inheritance, promises drama and suspense, but it occasionally lacks the punch needed to keep readers fully engaged.

Sakhlecha's writing is strong, with vivid descriptions and a clear sense of place. The characters are well-developed, each with their own motivations and flaws. However, at times, the pacing feels uneven, with certain sections dragging and others feeling rushed. This inconsistency can make it challenging to maintain a steady connection to the narrative.

The plot twists, while interesting, are somewhat predictable, and the story doesn't always deliver the level of tension and surprise one might hope for in a thriller. Despite this, there are moments of genuine emotional depth and insight into family dynamics that are compelling and thought-provoking.

Overall, The Inheritance is a decent read with solid character development and an engaging premise, but it doesn't quite reach the heights of a standout thriller. It's a book that may appeal to readers looking for a family drama with a touch of mystery, but it might not fully satisfy those seeking a high-stakes, edge-of-your-seat experience.

Most family reunions end in tears. This one will end in murder! Good book! This book had suspense, murder, mystery, plenty of secrets, intrigue, a good who done it and a few twists and turns! The story was interesting! It’s definitely worth reading but not one of my top favorites! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

This book started out slow and continued slow. I found myself kind of zoning out while reading. It didn't leave any lasting impression on me.