Seraphina is unique. The way she writes people – I don’t think I can think of anyone else who writes characters like she does.
Her characters make me feel like I want to have them in my life. I want to be a part of their fictional lives. She writes people that speak to my heart and my soul. She writes people that feel like they are my tribe. She doesn’t just write found family – she writes the most soulful found family.
If you loved the pool girls and all the other quirkies from Vacancy in Room 10, then you will absolutely fall in love with the adorable, quirky and SO SO SO ALIVE elderly people in this book.
While the book is more of a mystery than a psych thriller, and while the mystery part is somewhat very, very cozy, I feel like the real power of this book lies in those absolutely awesome characters. In their depth, in their quirkiness, in their being flawed yet lovable, and in the way they are written.

This is yet again one of those books I was glad to be able to read so well far in advance before anyone else gets to read it – the book’s pub date is set to next year only.

Thank you @thrillerbookloversthepulse and @seraphinanovaglass for the book!
I think I will be posting about it again. I feel like this book deserves to be mentioned again and again. Also, we all over at #thepulse keep talking about it – it looks like we all love it.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin for an ARC of this book.

I wanted to like this book. I really did. I've enjoyed Glass' other novels that I have read previously. However, I felt there was just so much to this book that it kinda went off the rails. Some of the backstories felt SO unnecessary and the ending was just a bit too incredible to believe.

I really enjoyed this thriller/mystery by Seraphina Nova Glass. This was the first book I’ve read by the author. The pool of main characters includes crime solving (and fighting) elderly from the local assisted living facility. This isn’t something that I’ve seen in other books. They were lovable, a bit comedic, and provided lots of twists and turns. Each chapter is a different character’s POV. I don’t generally enjoy books written this way but in Nothing Ever Happens Here, it flowed well despite the changing POVs. There were a large number of characters (maybe a few too many?). I noticed one typo near the beginning (Neil Young was spelled Niel). Overall a solid read that I’d recommend and i look forward to reading more by the author.

Firstly, if you’re like me and it’s a challenge to have lots of characters, know this book has LOADS of characters to remember. They are distinctive enough that I at least got the key players, but it was an uphill battle. I think audio book format might have been easier as each character would have a different tone. That said, this book was wonderful. It has a juxtaposition of cold and calculated acts with the wholesomeness of a tight community in a retirement home. You fall in love with everyone there! The mystery keeps you guessing although I had an idea of the “bad guy” I still didn’t have all the pieces yet that explained actions. I highly recommend!
Huge thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

NOTHING EVER HAPPENS HERE is not my favorite book by Seraphina Nova Glass, but I still thoroughly enjoyed it. The small town setting is great and lends a cozy vibe. Shelby and Mack are intriguing protagonists. I also liked the inclusion of senior characters for a bit of charm. While the suspense fell a little flat, I was still eagerly turning the pages. It's pretty clear early on that the main suspect is not the right suspect so that was sort of frustrating but also added nicely to the tension. The ending does provide a satisfactory conclusion. I'll look forward to more from this author.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advance e-galley; all opinions in my review are 100% my own.

Glass is an automatic read/listen for me. Her books are engaging and twisty while still being thoughtful. Nothing Ever Happens Here was no different, while I did guess some twists, it was still very engaging. I've come to learn I like books that feature a podcast so well done! Thanks for the opportunity to read this ARC!

Thanks NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. I love Glass’s books and this one was no exception. There was a slight Richard Osman feel this book. In addition to a really great suspenseful read. I always enjoy books with a podcast. I was happy to see this component in this book. I did figure out early on who did it, but I appreciate the small twist at the end. I also didn’t figure out why. Definitely check this book out when it’s released in February.

I was thrilled to read this new book from Seraphina Nova Glass! The amount of cliffhangers at the end of every chapter kept this book so exciting.

When Shelby was attacked one night in their snowy town in Minnesota she tries to move past it. After 15 months, she finally feels safe only to receive a threatening letter bearing the same threats her attacker made.

This story had so much going on in a good way!! We are led in one direction only to realize it’s a dead end. The atmosphere of the book I loved as well as the group of senior citizens who created a podcast to determine who the threat was in their small town. Such a fun mystery book. A quick read too!

This author is hit and miss for me. The writing in Nothing Ever Happens Here felt choppy and I kept forgetting whether I was reading about Shelby or Mack. It started strong but I lost interest quickly. And it's so frustrating when both characters have gone through frightening experiences and then somehow don't remember to carry their phones with them! Thank you NetGalley for this ARC.

Thanks Netgalley for the free ARC! I thought this book was quite humorous… the elderly residents at the Oleander really tickled me. The story was engaging and entertaining, but minimally suspenseful. However, the parts that were suspenseful were quite thrilling. I would recommend this novel and author Seraphina Nova Glass for your reading needs. This is my honest opinion and I’m leaving this review voluntarily.

Everyone at The Pulse @thrillerbookloversthepulse has been so excited about this book, and I can see why!

This book was a bit unique as it is a thriller, but parts of it read like a cozy mystery as a handful of characters are seniors who want to help figure out what is going on in their little town. There were some tense moments with Shelby and Mack, but the seniors brought a little comic relief to lighten things up a bit! I really enjoyed this and was left a little surprised at the ending!

Thank you, @netgalley and @htpbooks, for the #gifted e-arc!

Seraphina Nova Glass's "Nothing Ever Happens Here" (February 2025) earns 5/5 stars! Shelby Dawson and Mack navigate harrowing experiences - Shelby's attack and Mack's husband's disappearance. An anonymous note and a viral investigation propel them into chaos. Expertly crafted twists and turns keep readers captivated until the shocking conclusion. Finished in four hours, this book demands multiple reads! I thoroughly enjoyed this book and found myself on the edge of my seat! The twists and turns were astonishing and kept me guessing, defying my expectations. I thought I predicted the ending, but the surprise revelation left me stunned and bewildered.

While this wasn't my favorite book by this author it was still so, so good. The setting had me shivering with how descriptive it was, the twists were amazing, I didn't see any of them coming. But I have to say my favorite part of this book were the elders, I loved them so much and I'm not afraid to say I cried when one of them died. The ending did not feel dragged on at all, instead it left me with bated breath with each crazy thing that happened. Parts of the ending left me sad, obviously, but this was a fantastic thriller.

Many thanks to Harlequin Trade Publishing | Graydon House for the gifted copy for my honest review!

Whenever I see a new Glass novel, I pick it up without a second thought - and I'm never disappointed! She has a unique way of including a lot of characters but still developing them well enough to make them easy to follow and understand the individual roles each one plays in the story - everyone was well-written and relatable, making for quick and engaging pacing. Some parts lulled a bit, but everything came together in a way that fit nicely and left with a very satisfying ending. Thank you so much for the ARC!

This authors last novel blew me away so I was super excited to see what she wrote next. She has a way of telling stories jam packed with characters in a way that flows very well. This one was no different! I loved the inclusion of people of a certain age. I feel they are rarely given the spotlight in novels so it was refreshing to read. There weren’t as many twists as I expected, but the ending was extremely satisfying.

A group of enterprising seniors take on a mysterious set of dangerous circumstances and help two best friends who have been dealing with trauma solve the crimes and ultimately heal. This is a different take on a mystery and thing my students will appreciate seeing seniors in a more open light. well written and enjoyable. 4.5

Based on the last two titles by Seraphina Nova Glass, she has become a must-read author for me. I recently said another book was the best I'd read lately, but this book has dethroned that one- much quicker than I expected. This one has it all, in my opinion- a group of funny, crotchety elderly people; murders; disappearances; a killer hiding in plain sight. (And admittedly, I did figure out who it was, but it took me longer than I would have thought it would take me!) I always seem to have an easier time reading books that are written in first person, and although there are a few narrators in this one, their perspectives are all first person, thankfully. I flew through this one, not really willing to put it down. I can't wait to be able to share this book with others, nor can I wait to read what Glass writes next. A very easy 5 stars from me.

Started off strong but then began to drag. It was obvious the main suspect wasn’t the right suspect .. I became bored quite quickly but loved that it was told in the point of view of three different characters. I will continue to read more of this author work

Another great read by Seraphina Nova Glass! She's an auto read author for me, I didn't even have to read the synopsis to know that this would be great! Especially after seeing that beautiful cover. One of my favorite things about this author's books are the characters and the relationships between them. This is one of her strong suits. While the thriller part moved a little slower paced then I normally like, the characters definitely made up for it and kept things interesting. I loved the inclusion of those at the senior citizen home. At times the characters were a bit difficult to differentiate which distracted me slightly from the story. Otherwise, this is an incredible thriller that left me guessing until the end!

Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing | Graydon House for a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.

i'm a fan of Seraphina Nova Glass, and this work was undoubtably a strong work. the characters were so vivid and unique and done in ways I had rarely seen in other thrillers, while the twists were so twisty and interesting. I did NOT expect the ending to go the way it did. Let's see if you will! Tysm for the ARC. 4 stars.