This was SO tense!! I had to stop reading at moments because I was feeling the tension, but then I had to pick it up again immediately because I needed to know what was going to happen. I really enjoyed this and I have already been recommending it to everyone!

This book gave me the heebie-jeebies in kind of the best way? It felt like a book where you're shouting at your best friend "What are you doing with this guy?!" but she can't hear you. It got a little long and rambly and was actually a wee bit predictable, but still an enjoyable read.

Lisa Jewell is a master at weaving a web of suspense, and that remains true in this gripping thriller. This novel really depends on active engagement—you have to lean into the uncertainty, piecing together the puzzle rather than passively absorbing the story or you miss things. The book thrives on its psychological tension, making you question every interaction and motive. She draws readers into a world of shifting perspectives, uneasy connections, and creeping unease.

The story unfolds through multiple POVs, which can be disorienting, but once the rhythm settles, it becomes an immersive and compulsive read. At times the change in narrative feels abrupt. It occasionally switches between an omniscient third-person narrative and a more personal viewpoint, which pulled me out of the flow of the story initially. The complexity of the characters and their relationships can also take time to fully grasp, leading to a somewhat slow start. In general, if it’s important to the story, Jewell touches on it again as a reminder.

Despite these points at issue, this is a compelling domestic suspense filled with nail-biting tension, a game of cat-and-mouse, and a richly developed ensemble cast. Fans of twisty psychological thrillers will find themselves thoroughly absorbed—if not entirely consumed—by the dark, unsettling depths she reaches for in this story. Fans of Freida McFadden, Alice Feeney, and Ruth Ware would enjoy this novel. Look for this on shelves on June 24, 2025!

Thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley for this eARC.

I was so excited for this one, but was left unsatisfied. The premise sounded great! Even though I did like it the execution just fell short for me. The timeline and POVs were to jumpy. I feel like this took away from knowing and caring for the characters. This definitely felt like I was being fed information more than being told a story.

Thank you NetGalley and Atria books for the ARC!

This book was not the book for me, but I think that’s because I loved None of This is True and expected this to be a similar thriller/mystery. This was more of a psychological character story though. It had a sooo many POVs plus a wild timeline that was difficult to follow for me. I really was hooked by the premise when I started the book, but there were so many characters with a fairly slow plot which was a struggle for me.

I was very frustrated at the end too- why on earth weren’t the cops there? Just dumb.

Thank you to Atria Books, NetGalley, and the author for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I am a huge Lisa Jewell fan and this book sounded so good but ultimately I think I was too confused to enjoy it. The different timelines mixed with various narratives really through me off. I did find that when I understood what was going on, I couldn’t put it down. So it does have potential!

Thank you, NetGalley, for this reader's proof ARC of 'Don't Let Him In' by Lisa Jewell - expected release date of 06/24/2025

ARC was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I was very excited for the opportunity to read a new Lisa Jewell book. This book wasn’t what I expected it to be. The characters were well developed and Ash was a likable character - in my opinion. As someone who has recently lost their dad, I understood much of where she was coming from. However, the book had a lot of jumping around - different timelines, different aliases - it made it a lot to try to keep up with. The twists weren’t overly twisty and I was left feeling just a bit disappointed.

I always look forward to a new Lisa Jewell book and this one sounded intriguing. Like I've come to expect from her, the character development was very good and I really felt like I got to know all of them. Nick - or whatever you want to call him - was definitely a creepy, yet kind of fascinating character.

I was expecting a little more twists and surprises along the way, though. I easily guessed every development/reveal long in advance. And since the story is so character-driven and not a lot was actually happening, it made the book feel very, very long. It took me a few days longer to finish it than a book of this size usually does.

Overall, Don't Let Him In was ok for me. I appreciated the character development and the overall arc of the story, but wish there was a little more mystery/suspense.

Thank you, NetGalley, for this uncorrected reader's proof ARC of 'Don't Let Him In' by Lisa Jewell - expected release date of 06/24/2025

ARC was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I felt like I hit the lottery, being chosen for a Lisa Jewell ARC. When this book popped up in the ARC selection list I clicked request as fast as I could, I didn't bother reading the summary. I'm pretty sure I've read all Jewell's books and they've all been great.

This one though, was kinda messy with a ton of characters to try to keep straight - it made my head spin. The main male character has multiple aliases and he's tied to multiple women, most of which had children...The book also switched between past and present timelines, which was confusing to follow when there are so many characters to keep track of. It took a while to go anywhere too, didn't really start coming together with the ladies figuring out the scam, until about 60+% in. This one was a miss for me :(

This book was a wild ride! Nina's husband Paddy was murdered. A year later Nina receives a mysterious package from Nick Radcliffe. The handsome stranger claims to be a former friend of Paddy. The two make a connection that Nina's daughter begins to question.

The second storyline is about Martha who has 3 children, including a young baby she had at an advanced age. Her husband is constantly traveling for his job and Martha is starting to wonder if that's the whole story since they never have money despite his constant working.

Every single assumption I had or guess as to what will happen next was proved wrong! Excellent read.

This is my 2nd Lisa Jewell book and she does not disappoint. It was fast paced and kept my attention. Having to keep the characters and timelines straight was a little confusing but it all came together in the end. At first I was not happy with the ending but then kept reading to the actual ending and it was GREAT!
Highly recommend..
Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for the Advanced Readers Copy.

I could say this was a slow burn thriller. Or a domestic suspense. I could also say it was predictable at times but the easiest way to sum it up was to say that it was the train wreck that you know is coming but you can’t stop her from jumping in front of the train.

I am really confused with how I want to read this book. I’m between 3 and 4⭐️ but I am just too put off to give it a 4.

There was a lot in this book. First of all so many characters I literally had to take notes about how the characters all went together and for me, I can usually go into any mystery or thriller and figure it out. But I had to take notes, which I normally don’t do . I felt that it was also confusing that it kept going back in time forward in time back in time forward in time, which I understand that’s a huge thing that Lisa Jewell does. I just kept getting so confused even though I was able to differentiate the past and the present as well as all the different characters. It just got very confusing, but I was still so intrigued that I kept reading. I probably would’ve rated this book 4⭐️ until I got about 75% of the way in and the last twist came. I was not really a fan of the last twist and how it all unraveled and that’s why I was so pensive in what my rating was gonna be.

All in all, this was a decent book solid 3 ⭐️. Just if you’re going to read this book, know going into it that you will get confused about the characters because there is a lot. Know that you may have some difficulty with the timeline, but you will figure it out in the end. Even though I was not a fan of the last twist, I know some people will be a fan so if you like Lisa Jewell books, I say give it a shot

Thank you, NetGalley for this ARC for my honest review.

This book exceeded my expectations, and I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. I was unable to put it down and made the mistake of reading it instead of studying for a grad school quiz, (which I barely passed) and I am not upset in the slightest. I loved the multiple viewpoints, the setting, the fast pace of the chapters, thinking I knew what was going to happen and be wrong most of the time. The way the stories weaved together was beautiful.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for this ARC!

This book was WILD. Lisa Jewell has long been a favorite for me when it comes to thrillers and I think it’s safe to say she has completely out done herself. Dare I say, this is her best book yet and one I will be thinking about for a long time.

This is a book that you want to go in blind, so just trust me-read it. It will make your heart pound, you’ll tear through the pages needing to piece it all together and you will not see where this story takes you-my jaw is still on the floor!

An author that paints a character so perfectly, or in this case-vile-deserves all the praise. Bravo Lisa, I did in fact want to hurl my Kindle at the wall and I consider that a win in my book!

Lisa Jewell did her homework and she delivered with this one! If you enjoy fast-paced thrillers make sure to grab a copy of Don’t Let Him In June 24th.

Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for an arc of this book. All opinions are my own.

3.25. This thriller focused on a very important topic- extreme narcissistic personality disorder. And before I continue, other important content warnings include stalking, abandonment, sexual harassment, sexual assault, graphic violence, and financial manipulation. The main male character is 100% a narcissist in the most clinical of descriptions. But we also look at the banding together of women and the impacts of manipulation and gaslighting. There was a lot to unpack here! I do think this was a good read but it just wasn’t perfect. The male villain’s chapters often dragged on. The background we learn about him in the end was rushed and a bit hard to believe after all that strife. The writing style was a bit confusing at first. There was also a comment made about not being able to hold a job with severe ADHD that was highly unnecessary and uncalled for.

This is definitely my favorite Lisa Jewell book! I was engrossed in this thriller the whole time, and the excellent pacing, engaging characters, and plot kept me guessing.

Ash is a young woman devastated at the murder of her father, a well-known and successful restauranteur. He’s left behind his wife, Nina, too.

The alternate chapters introduce us to other characters, like Martha and Al.

Another man eventually tries to capture Nina’s heart, much to Ash’s dismay. There’s just something about Nick that bothers her.

That’s all I can give away about this intriguing book with a terrific ending! Don’t Let Him In, but do read this book!

This was my ninth book by Lisa Jewell. Her stories are typically dark and intricately plotted; this one was no exception. However, the pacing was much slower than in her previous works, and the storyline felt more formulaic.

I kept anticipating a significant plot twist, additional suspense, or something truly special, but it never materialized.

While I'll continue to read her books in the future, this particular one didn't resonate with me as much.

Thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

ARC review • pub date 06.24.25

Lisa Jewell’s books are always a hit for me, and this one delivered as well 👏🏻

What starts as a couple different family POV soon comes together and you can see how their stories line up. This is a book about lies, deceit, and the need for revenge

I typically go into books blindly and judge solely by the cover (and the authors that I know I love) and if you’re a fan of Lisa Jewell you’ll be pleased that this one is laid out well, and all the loose ends are tied up neatly at the end!

4⭐️

Thanks to NetGalley + Atria Books for my ARC

Wow! This is the second book I’ve read from this author and she is a master of writing the suspenseful plot line. The buildup. The intrigue. The way the reader roots closure and gasps when details become revealed that makes one want to go back and check for clues. Amazing. Well done.