I think I said “Wait, what?” about 20 times during this read.

Don’t Let Him In is truly addicting as you find yourself rapidly turning the pages to uncover many secrets. This was such a riveting, twisty book and I had to take a day to think about it before I wrote my review.

I will say, in the beginning I got very confused with all the characters brought in. There were so many names, it was a little difficult to keep up with. I can only imagine how Thriller Queen Lisa Jewell was able to remember all these names and their roles.

The ending felt a little rushed and not as satisfying as I’d hoped it would be, especially after feeling frustrated throughout the book (which you’re suppose to feel).

Overall, I did enjoy this!

"Don't Let Him In" by Lisa Jewell delves into the dark world of a serial bigamist conman. With her signature expertise in crafting complex characters and intricate plots, Jewell masterfully unravels the tangled web of lies and deceit spun by “Nick”. The story follows the lives of several women who unknowingly become entangled in Nick’s deceitful games. Lisa kept me on the edge of my seat as always. I could not put this down!! I will say it’s more a domestic thriller than a psychological thriller. Which I didn’t mind but just something to tell readers. 5/5 ⭐️. Thank you Netgalley, Lisa Jewell, Atria books for my eARC in exchange for an honest review.

very good! Lisa Jewell is an amazing author and I was on the edge of my seat. I love how surprising all the twists were.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.25

🎧Song Pairing: I Hope Ur Miserable Until Ur Dead - Nessa Barrett

💭What I thought would happen:

Don’t let him in sounds like my personal mantra. Are men getting increasingly worse or are many just saying the things that have stayed in the head? 🪦😂 obviously there’s a bad bad man in this book.

📖What actually happens:

👀Stalking
🎯Targeting
💰Scamming/con artist
🙅🏼‍♀️Gaslighting ⚠️
🪦Death in the family

🗯Thoughts/sassy musings:

If you’re planning on reading this one grab a buddy. Thank you to my ladies @Chatty.Chapters and @Lloydreads for being there for me to unload every thought after every chapter.

You know that meme of Charlie Day with the crazy eyes and suspect board behind him? Yeaaah that’s how I felt trying to keep track of all of the characters in the beginning. 😂

I’ll say there was something about the book that just couldn’t get it to a 5, I won’t say here because I’d very much like people to read and enjoy it without my grumpy bum tainting it.

Sooooo bingeable. Like you’ll want to clear your schedule until this book is finished and buckle up for some serious female rage. A perfect book for 2025 😂🤬🤬🤬

I’m certain this will be very popular. I hope ya’ll enjoy! This one is out June 24.

very very thrilling thriller with a VERY ominous antagonist and some very cool characters. 5 stars. tysm for the arc.

This was such a freaking fun read!! It felt like a bit of a slower paced thriller to me, since there wasn’t really anything too insane going on for much of the story. But I just could NOT stop reading, I needed the train wreck to happen.

I went in to this blind initially, so was a bit confused in the beginning with all of the characters. But I figured it out, had a great time, and loved the ending!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced digital copy!

My second Lisa
Jewell book and she did not disappoint!!! Keep me wanting to keep
Reading. Just when you think you’ve figured it out. No you didn’t!

First, thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for the advanced digital copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I have been reading Lisa Jewell books for a while now and they are always a MUST read whenever new ones are published, so I was beyond excited that I was selected to read Don't Let Him In (publish date 6/24/25). This book a fantastic psychological thriller with a bit of a darker side to the story that will leave you speechless. This book is my first 5 star for 2025.

SPOILERS BELOW:
Don't Let Him In has multiple points of view, that may seem a little confusing in the beginning, but once you catch on to what is going on, you won't be able to turn the pages fast enough. One point of view is from Ash, a mid twenties woman that was living in London, though now living at home after a mental breakdown. She is also now having to deal with the tragedy of the death of her father. Nina, Ash's mother and recently widowed, meets a man that Ash is super suspicious of but unsure how to tell her mother due to her past issues. We also meet Martha, a florist, who has a new baby and 2 sons from a previous marriage and a new husband who is always traveling and never available.

One other point of view is from "Nick." The loathing I had for this man made me want to scream at the book. Creeper, manipulator, narcissist, his obsessions have made and destroyed families. The way he slithers throughout the book into peoples' lives is a masterclass of manipulation.

This book is packed with unexpected twists and turns that will keep you hooked from start to finish. This book was so cleverly disturbing and a perfect thriller for 2025.

Yikes. Another realistic, immersive, twisty read form Lisa Jewell. She sure knows how to write a realistic psychopathic main character. My only drawback was with all the moving parts, it was a little challenging to keep everything straight. However, it was still very well done!

I’m so excited to have had the opportunity to read Lisa Jewell’s upcoming release, Don’t Let Him In! This psychological thriller kept me engaged throughout. The different timelines tell the backstory of this particular man and his ‘unique’ lifestyle, and the women who fall head over heels for his charm and deceit. A lot is interwoven and slowly unfolds, keeping the suspense and intrigue levels high! The ending fell a bit short for me though. Otherwise it was a super engaging thriller with a few twists.

Lisa Jewell has done it yet again! Another compelling psychological thriller from an author that never disappoints. The multiple POVs and timelines make for a charged twisty puzzle. This one will keep you guessing and the deception alone will make your head spin.

Five women, five men and a whole mess of lies. How are they all connected you ask? Sharing too much can unravel this tangled tale. And what’s the fun in that? You will have to read it to believe it. Just remember, Don’t Let Him In.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for the advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review.

Gripping, flawlessly executed, and packed with heart-throbbing intensity, this domestic thriller is one I highly recommend!

Don’t Let Him In is the tale of three women. Nina, recently widowed, when her beloved husband was pushed in front of a train, Ash, his devoted daughter who has moved home after suffering a mental breakdown and losing her job and Martha, who juggles her busy life with a new baby, 2 boys from her first marriage, running a busy florist whilst her new husband travels all the time for work.

These women are all connected but don’t know why or how, until something happens which puts them all in danger.

It takes some time for all the moving pieces of this one to connect, but stick with it because once they do, it becomes very hard to put down. I

I liked this story, but I didn’t love it. It wasn’t as action packed, twisty, and fast paced as her other thrillers, but the emotional intensity makes up for it! Each character is well thought out and complex. I’m only rating 3.5 stars because I found the story line slightly hard to follow since there were SO many names, times, and places, but the end of this novel totally made up for that, hence rounding to 4 stars! Thank you to the author, the publisher, and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this novel early!

I loved this book! It was definitely a little “popcorn thriller”ish but I still thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a super fast read, kept my attention the whole time. Definitely worth reading!

Lisa Jewell does it again with *Don't Let Him In*, a psychological thriller that kept me glued to the pages from start to finish! As a long-time fan of her writing, I was eager to dive into this book, and it certainly didn’t disappoint.

Jewell excels at creating complex, believable characters, and in this book, What I loved most about *Don't Let Him In* was how the suspense builds gradually. Jewell expertly balances character development with plot twists, so just when you think you’ve got everything figured out, the story takes an unexpected direction. The pacing is spot-on—there’s never a dull moment—and every chapter leaves you wanting more.

The setting also plays a huge role in enhancing the atmosphere of the book. The backdrop is the perfect stage for the tension and mystery that unfolds. I also appreciated the emotional depth of the book; it’s not just a thriller but also an exploration of trust, trauma, and the complexities of human relationships.

If you're a fan of suspenseful, character-driven thrillers with unexpected twists, *Don't Let Him In* is a must-read. Lisa Jewell has crafted another outstanding novel that will keep you guessing until the very last page.

Highly recommended!

This book was full of twists, turns, and multiple POVs that keep you guessing until the very end. I could not put this book down and did not see the ending coming! Lisa Jewell has outdone herself and is a master with every plot she writes.

I had the opportunity to read and e-ARC through NetGalley, and I LOVED this book! It was so engaging, and it kept me hooked from the beginning. All of the characters came together in the best way, and the women's stories intertwined beautifully! I would read again, and recommend to anyone!!

Lisa Jewell has done it again with a gripping, twist-filled tale that keeps you hooked from start to finish.

In Don’t Let Him In, Jewell masterfully unravels a web of lies and deceit, pulling readers deep into the tangled lives of its characters. The story begins with the sudden death of restauranteur Paddy Swann, pushed in front of a train, leaving his wife, Nina, and daughter, Ash, devastated. But when the two women receive a mysterious package from Paddy’s old friend, Nick Ratcliffe, along with an old lighter that once belonged to him, their lives are turned upside down. What starts as an odd, unexpected gift quickly leads to Nina and Nick growing closer, much to Ash's growing suspicion.

Meanwhile, Martha, a small-town florist, struggles with her marriage and the challenges of raising a family while her husband Al is often away. But when her own life begins to unravel, she finds herself entangled with Nick and Al—who may not be who they claim to be. As the lies mount, the three women are thrust toward a shocking and dangerous confrontation that will leave readers breathless.

Jewell’s talent for building suspense and emotional depth makes Don’t Let Him In an irresistible page-turner. Filled with shocking twists and unexpected revelations, it’s a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers.

Hmm. I liked this one but I didn’t love it. I felt like it needed more, it seemed kind of slow and predictable to me. I was disappointed, I was hoping to be surprised and wowed.

Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for gifting me with an eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Lisa Jewell’s thrillers are some of my favorites, and this one was exactly what I wanted from a psychological thriller. It’s fast paced, with short chapters. It left me saying, “okay, just one more chapter. Maybe another, since they’re nice and short.” Until I had read half the book in one sitting.

The intricate details of the timeline, personality traits, and interpersonal relationships were so well fleshed out. By the end of the novel I was justifiably furious with the antagonist, and ready for a reckoning. I don’t want to discuss the characters too much, as I feel that it would give away a lot of the plot/ reveals.

I was torn on my rating, and I could see where the book was going throughout and wasn’t as surprised by the twists. 4 very strong stars! I would definitely recommend picking this book up when it releases on June 24, 2025.