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!

Lisa Jewell is one of my must-read authors. For better or for worse, I will always try to get my hands on her new releases!

Don't Let Him In was a solid 4-star read for me. I started it on an airplane and read far enough in that I got a sense of what was going on with the different characters. I would recommend that to anyone picking up this book...don't start it until you know you have a little bit of time to invest in your reading, otherwise you might be a little confused about the cast of characters and the timeline.

What Worked: The things that I enjoyed about this book is that the storyline is intricate. I don't want to give away any spoilers, but once you realize what is going on it gets a lot more interesting. Towards the end of the book, I had to keep reading to find out what happened!

What didn't work as well for me was that there is one character who is truly awful-you think the character is bad, and then you get to a certain point where that character really crosses the line into evil territory. The ending also didn't totally work for me, but it ended better than I thought it would at at about 90% in.

If you are a Lisa Jewell fan, you will probably be entertained by this one, too. 4 stars.

After the tragic and unexpected death of Paddy Swann, his daughter, Ash, and his wife, Nina, receive a letter from a man named Nick, an old friend of Paddy’s. He offers his condolences and requests to meet Nina. Nina is reluctant at first, but after finally agreeing, it’s not long before she is swept up by Nick’s charms and begins a relationship with him. Ash, who is still grieving her father, doesn’t trust Nick. And after doing a little digging and learning more about the man who’s enthralled her mother, she finds she has a very good reason not to.

I knew nothing of this book before diving in. Despite Jewell being a popular author, I had only read one other of her books and was disappointed by it, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. And after devouring this twenty-four hours, I can say that Don’t Let Him In was an unexpected gem that I didn’t know I was looking for.

This isn’t a mystery/thriller in the typical whodunnit sense, which was a refreshing change of pace. You know who the bad guy is pretty early on. This book focuses more on the what and the why, and how much someone is willing to lie, manipulate and hurt to get what they think they deserve. We spent much of this book in the brain of a narcissist, and it is truly disturbing the hoops this person goes through to justify their actions.

While none of the other characters were particular standouts, I did like their relationships with one another, particularly the mother-daughter relationship between both Nina and Ash, as well as Tara and Emma. I liked the friendship between Martha and Grace. And I really liked Jane. I take it back, Jane was a standout character. She was awesome. The connections between these characters is what made the ending such a satisfying pay off.

My only big negative about this book was that it was maybe a hair longer than it needed to be. We follow the perspectives of Nick, Ash and Martha, and at times, all of their inner monologues start to get repetitive. Some of that could have been edited down to help with the pacing.

I also felt some of the dialogue was a tad cringy. There are too many references to Gen X, Gen Z and millennials, as well as a fifty-year-old woman saying aloud “TBH” instead of “to be honest.” COVID was also mentioned more than once in this book, and while I understand it is now a part of our history, it’s still a little too fresh that I don’t want to be reminded of that horrible time when I’m already following the depraved mind of a psychopath.

There were also two characters with the same name, which I thought might tie into a greater plot point, but it turned out it was just a coincidence, which ended up just being a little confusing.

Overall, I give Don’t Let Him In a 4.5/5 stars. I was sucked in pretty early on and could not stop reading. I was unsettled by the antagonist and felt vindicated by the end. Reading this has made me reconsider trying other books by Lisa Jewell.

4⭐️- This was my first thriller of 2025 and it did not disappoint. Right off the bat I was hooked. I love how the story was weaved together and I was guessing the at the beginning. It was definitely not anything spectacular but it was really good. My one major complaint is that there is no way to tell when the POV switches. We have three characters that have a POV in this story and sometimes it took me a minute to figure out who it was. (Not sure if this was done on purpose for the story). Overall, if you’re looking for a good, fast paced, short chapter thriller, pick this up! Get this title June 24th.

Thank you NetGalley & Atria books for an advanced copy of this book.