3.75 ⭐️

This was a fun read, but I did find myself wondering at times "how is there still so much book left?" There are a lot of characters, so I'd imagine this wouldn't be the best on audio. Still, I love a domestic suspense, and the ending was satisfying.

Overall? Worth a read if you like the genre! It didn't grip me like I wanted it to, but I enjoyed it enough. I had a hard time getting started, but the quick chapters and style of writing pulled me through. I'm not a fan of the "kaleidescopic" story structure - but that's good for me to know going forward! I personally found it hard to follow all the different characters and they blended together a bit for me.

At the same time, that structure does enable the layers upon layers of deception, messy relationships, and keeps things mysterious as it shifts between characters. And Jewell is really good at building up, then peeling back, those layers at a good pace. I didn't find this one super twisty and the different timelines were more confusing than they were tension-building. (Again, I think that could just be me!)

Still, Don’t Let Him In is a solid psychological thriller with a disturbingly realistic antagonist and a satisfying (if slightly drawn-out) ending. If that sounds good, then pick it up! If you like multiple POVs, different timelines, and piecing together a bigger story, then I think you'll more than like it. I can see this book really clicking with the right reader.

Don’t let him in by Lisa Jewel (Releasing Jun 23 2025)
This is my first of her books & she knew exactly how to keep me locked in. From the beginning this is a very gripping, exciting & twisty thriller about multiple women & their families all connected by simple things; love, loss and the yearning for finally getting the life they deserve. Then there is Nick and Al who are living life through a kaleidoscope, except they might not be who they really say they are.
If you enjoy complex family dynamics, secrets, and the unraveling of seemingly ordinary lives then this book is for you! It includes multiple POV’s, which I always love since there’s always two sides to every story 😙
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Solid 4 for this one.
🌶️Spice- Fade To black
💬Language-Moderate
💟Format-Kindle ARC
🖤Genre- Psychological Thriller
⚠️TW- Violence, Domestic & emotional abuse, Grief, Murder, stalking, infidelity, suicide.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the eARC in exchange for an honest review!

Lisa Jewell did it again, this book had me hooked from start to finish. The short chapters, multiple POVs, and slow-building tension made it impossible to put down. I don’t want to spoil anything because this is one of those thrillers that’s best going in blind, but when I realized what was really happening, my mind was blown. Jewell has a way of peeling back layers of deception that keeps you glued to the pages. The epilogue left me thinking, and I need my friends to read this ASAP so we can talk about it. I’m definitely diving into more of her books!

I saved this for a long-haul flight because I knew Lisa Jewell would keep me interested, and she sure did!!!! At the beginning of this book, you're following multiple perspectives who it's pretty clear are all linked to the same man somehow, but the way it's done is soooo compelling, and every reveal is satisfying.

I loved every moment of this, honestly, it was exactly what you want from our girl Lisa!!!

I loved this one! Disturbingly realistic. It’s scary how this could actually be a real life story and that gives it a bigger creepy factor. A little long in my opinion but overall a great read.

This was another great thriller from Lisa Jewell. It was fast paced and intense with a great story and interesting characters. It definitely kept me guessing and I liked the way she wrapped everything up. If you are a fan, you won't be disappointed and if you are new to Lisa Jewell this make you want to read her other books. Thanks to NetGalley for the digital ARC.

A twisted and disturbing tale of lies, deception and trust. Three women are connecting to a man who no one really knows. Lisa Jewell used multiple POVs and past/present timelines to add to the suspense of this novel as the reader tries to unravel the connection between Ash, Nina and Martha. The short chapters kept the pace quick in this novel and I found myself as the reader racing to the conclusion to discover the truth. I did not anticipate some of the twists and turns, which is always fun for a suspense read!

This novel is told from three POVs and the ARC does not have the chapters clearly labeled, which is my biggest pet peeve as a reader. I found it confusing at the start of each chapter to know who the chapter was about. As I got further into the novel this confusion improved as POV and tone of voice became easier to identify but the first 20% I was annoyed with the author and publisher for not taking the time to format this novel better.

Thank you Atria Books for the ARC!

Lisa Jewell does nothing better than to keep her readers on their toes. Another dark mystery of untrustworthy characters and gas lighting. But man did it keep this reader interested!!!! My only complaint with this story was the amount of people and names that I had to remember. That was a lot. But in order to weave the characters and plot seamlessly, there was a need for all of these characters. My biggest takeaway from this book..........Trust No One!!!!!!! Another great mystery thriller by Lisa Jewell.

Um hello what a complete PSYCHO this man is. I’m flabbergasted !!!

I felt like this one was a tiny bit too long...it meandered a bit. But overall it's a master class on gaslighting, manipulation, and red flags. I couldn't stop reading. Lisa Jewell is the queen of thrillers.

This was a well written, engaging thriller with short chapters that made it easy to read quickly. This is something I’ve come to expect from this author.

This book switched between timelines quite frequently as well as 1st and 3rd person POV. This took a bit for me to get into and wrap my head around. I probably would have enjoyed this book more if this aspect wasn’t so jarring for the first portion of it.

Even though I was invested in the outcome of the story, I didn’t find it all that unpredictable or unputdownable. Sadly this just wasn’t one of my favorites by this author.

Thank you @netgalley and @atriabooks for the gifted copy of the book.

Thank you to Netgalley and Atria books for a copy of the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Well folks, Lisa Jewell has done it again. I love when her stories have multiple POV's. This may be her usual, but I've only read three of her novels and they are all multiple POV. And in true LJ fashion, this book had all the twists and danger that you would expect. About 50% in, the story starts snowballing and you can't put it down. I read the last 60% of the book in one day. I'd rather not get into the entire premise of the book because the less you know going in, the better. If you liked None of This Is True, you will like Don't Let Him In. This was a great thriller and I can't wait for everyone of my friends to read it so we can discuss, because yes, there is an epilogue and it leaves you thinking. A solid 4-stars for Don't Let Him In.

This was not my favorite of Lisa Jewells collection. It was definitely more a psychological thriller and at one point I felt a little bored. I was so looking forward to this so it was a bit of a letdown. Ill still continue to read all of her books though.

Lisa Jewell never disappoints. This is another great title to add to her already amazing list of publications.

I am have been a huge Lisa Jewell fan for probably 7 yrs, maybe even more. I love her twisty physiological thrillers.

My first challenge with this book is that it just isn’t a thriller imo. Not at all. Don’t let him in is more of a long, slow family drama. It’s certainly very character focused but at that we don’t really get into our mmc’s head. Clearly he is complex and has motivations but it kind of stops at surface level. I love a villainous protagonist but really no one in this book was likeable in the least. That made it tough to enjoy.

It did have some twists and turns. But not nearly enough to turn the story on its head. I just wanted more. I do think Lisa’s writing was strong and interesting. She’s very atmospheric and I felt like I was living alongside the characters. I wanted inside their heads more. But thank you for the preview copy, NetGalley.

I love Lisa Jewell, but this was a tough read for me. I didn't really care about any of the characters and the story dragged.

I am a big Lisa Jewell fan, she is a go to author for me. So naturally when I saw it available on NetGalley, I had to have it.

This thriller was not a page turner for me. Actually, though the first few chapters were fantastic and engaging, I would have DNFed it about 1/3 of the way through if it wasn't an ARC and I did not like Lisa Jewell so much. It is told in a nonlinear timeline, which works well for this story. There is a large cast of characters, but I did not find them difficult to keep up with (though it would have been difficult as an audiobook).

The story is mostly told from the perspective of Ash, the daughter of restauranteur Paddy Swann who was murdered by being pushed in front of a subway car, and Nick Ratcliffe, an old friend of Paddy's who enters his family's lives after his murder. There as so many twists and turns along the way. You will be appalled by Nick Ratcliffe over and over again, and ask yourself "where are we going with this?"

The ending was fantastic, unexpected, and perfect! So thankful I decided to finish the book!

Sincerely thank you to NetGalley and Atria books for an advanced copy of this book. Look for it soon, publishing June 24, 2025.

I love Lisa Jewell but this was just a straight forward read. It is not a thriller, barely a mystery. It was not difficult to figure out where it was going. The big reveal was not surprising. The story was entertaining enough, kept me reading, but I was not surprised by the ending. The idea of a con is also not original, avid readers will see this. Though Jewell is known for the POV of the characters taking the lead, this one jumps around a little bit with perspectives coming from various characters.
It begins with Nina and her daughter dealing with death of her husband/father being pushed in the subway. A year after his death, a man named Nick gets in touch with them by writing a letter and sending a zippo lighter that used to belong to him. Nina reaches out and begins to date him
Then there is Martha with a new baby married to Al, and they have a daughter Nala, along with Martha's two sons from her prior marriage. However, Nick and Al might not be who they say they are at all. Meanwhile, jumping to 4 years earlier, Martha is showcased when "Al" begins to court here. Like I said, you can see where it is going.
Entertaining enough but not a "keep you guessing" story

Literal page turner of a mystery. Impressed with how the writing unfolds to reveal the storyline. Trusts the reader to be smart about picking up on the nuances of the characters, point of view, and timelines.

I loved this! It kept me captivated and I didn’t want to put it down. I really enjoy Lisa Jewell’s books and this was a great new one. I’d highly recommend!