THANK YOU to Atria Books for gifting me a copy of my MOST-ANTICIPATED 2025 book release.

NONE OF THIS IS TRUE by Lisa Jewell is probably my all-time favorite thriller, so I was DYING to see what she came up with next, and I can assure you, she does not disappoint!

I've truly never read another thriller that was similar to this and I read A LOT of thrillers. I literally stayed up until 1AM reading this and I never do that! I was obsessed with every single character in this book and I was EATING it up!

I really don't want to say anything about the plot, because the best way to enjoy this book is by going in totally blind and letting things unfold one by one!

As with all of her books, this one has me wondering if Lisa Jewell is okay because of course it's disturbing...so be prepared for that!

This is going to be the thriller of the summer for sure!

4.5 stars rounded up for GR

4.5/5 stars

Thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley for an advanced reader copy of Don't Let Him In in exchange for my honest review.

Nick and Al are guys with a lot to hide. Lots going on in this story with a satisfying ending.
I really enjoyed this one.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for providing this book, with my honest review below.

After reading Don’t Let Him In I believe more than ever that Lisa Jewell’s unique gift is that she is able to write stories that (while largely focused on those that are vulnerable) are distinctly different from one another within the same genre. There’s no cookie cutter formula to her books, and each is a standout with complex plots and characters.

In Don’t Let Him In we experience the ripples from one man’s life, a swindler who preys on vulnerable woman to finance his delusions that he’ll be more than he’s capable of in his character. Alongside this perspective we follow that of two women, Martha who is saddled with a newborn during what should be more comfortable years preparing for retirement with a husband who is worthless, and Ash, who experience the tragic death of her father and had her life interrupted just as it started prior to that. I was curious throughout as to how these stories would come together, and come together they did so perfectly. The build up here is just as satisfying as the climax and ending, and the way Lisa Jewell keeps her readers engrossed is masterful.

I loved reading this as I believe anyone else will, and can’t wait for Lisa Jewell’s next book (I’m greedy)!

5 stars-For all of you who thought Dirty John was a despicable human being, meet Al, Simon, Nick, and the list goes on. Lisa Jewell does a stellar job of balancing all of the characters all of the while ratcheting up the suspense! This is for sure my favorite book by her! I loved this one! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!

This book had me hooked from start to finish. Everytime I thought I knew what was going to happen, Lisa Jewell surprised me and that’s what sets this book apart from the rest. However, it did get confusing at times because there were quite a few side characters and it was hard to keep up with. Overall, it was a very captivating and enjoyable book.

Lisa Jewell is an automatic read for me, and Don’t Let Him In only reinforces why. This fast-paced psychological thriller had me hooked from start to finish—I devoured it in one day! The twists and turns kept me guessing, though I’ll admit, at times, I was confused about who was who.

‘Don’t Let Him In’ is a psychological thriller that questions whether you ever truly know those you let into your life. Ash Swann is concerned about the new man in her widowed mother's life, but Nick Radcliffe seems to have an answer for every lie she tries to catch him in. Martha Grey cannot rely on her husband Alistair to be home to help her with their daughter, and yet his frequent work trips do not help their finances either. As these women, and more, question the stories they are told, their lives begin to intersect and they uncover a chilling realization that they all never should have let him in.

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Thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book for my review. I was already excited to read another novel by Lisa Jewell as I really enjoyed her 2023 novel ‘None of This is True’, and I was not disappointed by ‘Don’t Let Him In’!

The intertwining perspectives and timelines are engaging and make this story a page turner. Even during the POV of a non-loveable character, I found myself searching for more clues to the larger story at play. I enjoyed seeing the strands of the story all come together in the end. Some reveals were predictable while others left me gasping. I made myself read the final chapters aloud to keep myself from skimming ahead on the page, and I was cheering on the women as the story came to a close.


Content Warnings: Death of Parent, Grief, Gaslighting, Toxic Relationship, Infidelity, Stalking, Body Shaming / Fatphobia, Vomit, Death, Mental Illness, Domestic Abuse

Lisa Jewell knows how to rope you in. I am so thankful I was approved for this ARC. This book was everywhere and all over the place, but it all came together. It always does! Gosh this was so good. I truly don’t know how she does it again and again. I would highly recommend this! Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

Thank you Atria Books for the gifted digital ARC!

Christmas came early for me when I received that blessed NetGalley approval email from Atria for Jewell's newest book. And this one did not disappoint!

While chatting with my buddy reading group it occurred to me that even though this felt pretty predictable and there weren't (in my opinion) any big twists, it was SO well-written that I could not put it down. It is a true testament to Jewell's impressive storytelling abilities.

I don't really want to say too much else because I wouldn't want to spoil it for future readers. Don't Let Him In pub date is June 24, 2025.

Don't Let Him In by Lisa Jewell was a highly disappointing read for me. The familiar trope of con man taking advantage of women is the gist of this story. This story didn't grab my attention, it meandered through different time frames and tons of characters that ultimately I didn't care about. Nothing new here. It was not thrilling, suspenseful or overly engaging. Huge disappointment of a read.

I loved this book by Lisa Jewell. This was about a man with multiple relationships and names that gained his financial come up by frauding women he met and wooing them. He became jealous of a famous restauranter and decided that he wanted that life for himself. He planned in essence what was a "long con" on the chef's widow. The only problem is her daughter Ainsley was immediately suspicious of how he was trying to assert himself into their lives. With some detective work on her part, along with her dad's old girlfriend, they start to put together the pieces of 'Al's' past.
The book kept me interested, and I read it over two days' time.
Thank you to #netgalley for this #arc

Have faith in Lisa Jewell’s skill to make sense of the narrative chaos and deliver the closure you crave.

You’ll meet three women:
Martha - a florist who struggles to raise a family and hold down a career with a husband who’s always out of town on business
Ash - Paddy Swann’s daughter in her twenties who’s moved back home
Nina - Paddy’s wife who’s devastated at his death

You’ll be wondering how these women are linked. You may not identify with any of the characters. You may not like the point of view switching. You may even get frustrated. Hang on. Jewell will prove why she’s known for her art of subtlety, her plot cohesion, and her character transformation. She unravels and ties up loose threads at just the pivotal moment. Plus, you’ll get to meet the slimiest villain Jewell has ever created; I call him Rico Suave or Teflon Man. You know the type; they have ulterior motives, take advantage of people, yet come across as a ‘silver fox’. Beware there’s mange below that glittering exterior.

Jewell’s narrative takes you through some uneven terrain; it’ll be a twisty, dark and somewhat disturbing ride. Buckle up. Don’t believe everything you see. For goodness sakes, don’t let him in.

I was gifted this copy by Atria Books and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.

THank you for an advance copy of one of my FAVORITE authors. Lisa Jewell is the master at storytelling these well developed, character driven thrillers. She takes her time telling her stories and doesn't sacrifice to give a good story. This one is about a man with many names, who has spent his life lying, cheating and deceiving women to his own ends. We learn about each of these women one by one...Martha, Nina, on and on...and eventually all is revealed. I could not put this down, it was so engrossing and well done.

I enjoyed Jewell's last book, so I knew I needed to pick this one up. I think it was a good choice to have the antagonist and protagonist perspectives because they played off each other. Sometimes going back to the past was annoying because I don't love the use of past to play off the present, but it worked in the end. The antagonist was so awful that sometimes it was hard to read his perspective, and I know that was intentional. Overall, it was a very satisfying thriller.

Wow! I devoured Lisa Jewell's 'Don't Let Him In' in one sitting. Knowing her work, I anticipated a good read, but I was utterly hooked from the first page. The twists and turns were relentless, keeping me guessing throughout. The main character, a chillingly depicted psychopath, added a layer of unsettling realism.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it to any fan of thrillers.

I was a little disappointed. It was very predictable. Hoping for more back story and some more twists.

Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read this book before its release in June 2025.

The plot flows like a classic Lisa Jewel novel- quick chapters, thick plot, a lot of suspicion and many characters. For a story who references many characters, it cues you each time with enough past info to help you keep them straight. It was apparent from the beginning how this story would end. This story was not a unique however it was written well enough to keep you reading. If you’re looking for a solid, women win/ teamwork kind of book, this is an enjoyable read.

Over 3 stars...

Lisa Jewell is the master of twists and turns. This one is a little different, because there's no real whodunnit. The reader meets the bad guy early, and the rest of the book is a race to see how and when he'll be caught. This narrative structure didn't allow for as much tension and anxiety as her other books, but it was still an interesting web of lies to watch unfold. And it's very past paced. The story is told through multiple points of view and on different timelines, and the switches can be a bit jarring, but never confusing.

Thank you to Lisa Jewell, Atria Books, and Netgalley for the advance copy.

Thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for the ARC! 3⭐️ Had good details of how the man was so manipulative that the women did whatever he wanted. I did like the back and forth of the present/past. I feel like it gave an insight as to his thoughts and how/what was going on to lead to the present. I do feel it was a bit slow at times. I think it didn't need to be as long as it was. O did skim some due to details that didn't necessarily pertain to the main story line. This is my second book of hers, and it was okay.

Thank you so so much NetGalley, Atria Books and Lisa Jewell for allowing me access to this ebook! This book was on my most anticipated reads of 2025 and I was thrilled to be chosen!
Don't Let Him in by Lisa Jewell is going to be released on June 24th 2025. Everyone mark your calendar you will want to have this book with you for your summer holiday! This book was so freaking addictive and made me feels so many emotions!
As always with a mystery or thriller book, I went into it completely blind, did not have a clue what I was going to read and this is how I also recommend you, reader, to dive into this one!
Get your favorite drink, settle in, and prepare for the emotional rollercoaster! 🤯 You’ll want to yell at men (ugh), scream at women for trusting too easily, and get completely swept off your feet in ways you won’t see coming. No spoilers—just trust me, you need this book in your life!
NB: I'll post on my bookstagram closer to the pub date!