I’m having a tough time reviewing this book, as my feelings are stuck solidly between three and four stars. And the things I liked about it are, strangely, also the things that I thought didn’t work that well.

This story is complicated in its telling. There are several POVs, different timelines, lots of different names thrown around, and the reader doesn’t get much help in making sense of it. It was fun to play detective and try to put the pieces together, but also kind of frustrating. In the end it makes sense, as I assumed it would, but I don’t really like the feeling of not knowing what’s going on. So I liked that aspect, but I also didn’t like it.

But if you can stick it out through the confusion, you’ll have a good time. The POV switches kept it interesting, and made it very easy to binge read. And truly what I want most in a thriller is a binegable book with an interesting plot, and this book does deliver that, so for that reason I’m rounding my 3.5 stars up to 4.

about a serial con artist and the many, many women he’s ruined in his wake, this was twisted & crisp. no notes, lisa has officially become one of my favorite thriller authors—none of this is true was in my top ten of 2024.

This book was gripping. I loved all the different characters and trying to figure out how the villain will get his reckoning. Lisa has done it again!

It's an excellent thriller about relationships gone wrong. This was a quick read and I thoroughly enjoyed it!

The title gives this all away... you really do NOT want to let him in! Lisa Jewell tells the story wonderfully, all the different plot lines are carefully woven throughout. You will often wonder while reading the book, but never really know the truth!

Absolutely loved this one by Lisa Jewell. She always knocked it out of the ballpark. I did not expect all the twists and turns. I also really enjoyed Nick's point of view, it's interesting to see his reasoning for all his actions. Overall I really enjoyed this read.

Thank you NetGalley and Publisher for allowing me to read and review this book.

I very much enjoyed this book. The writing was great and the characters were well developed. I hope to read more from this author in the future.

3.5/5 ⭐️
Lisa’s latest thriller is here and I was so happy to received this ARC from NetGalley.
I really enjoyed this book, the reason why it fell short from the 4 stars is only because the timelines and different POV’s can be very confusing for the first half of the book. The second part was a lot better for me, and I enjoyed the twists and turns. Overall a very fast book to read, it would make a great TV series!

Thank you to Net galley for the e arc! What a wild ride! I literally stayed up all night because I couldn't put this book down. This story follows multiple povs from different women whose lives entangle with a master manipulator and narcissist. This book had me disgusted with our mmc and absolutely terrified for what he would do next. I think the only reason l'd give it four stars is because I felt like it was a little unrealistic or out there at times. But still a solid thiller.

Lisa Jewell, you twisty fox! I can’t recall the last time I had this much fun reading a book, but Don’t Let Him In really reminded me how much I love a good thriller. I was raging every step of the way of the injustices against the female characters in this book and I’m so thankful I had a group of friends to buddy read with. The only way to read this book is together so I’ll be advising everyone buy two copies, so they can pass one off to a friend. I must admit there was one critical moment that brought this 5 star read down to a 4 but it really is an incredibly well done read and exactly what I’ve come to expect from my favorite thriller author. I cannot wait to see this blow up on release day!

3.5 ⭐️
I have mixed feelings about this book. Overall, it was well written with everything weaving together and the plot itself was fairly interesting. However, it was all quite predictable. There was no big surprise or twist, it was easy to see where everything was going from the beginning. The couple of “shocking” revelations were over and done in a blink (barely discussed or processed) and even those I still saw coming. There was a lot of jumping around between different POVs and timelines, which was hard to keep straight/differentiate for the first bit of the book, but eventually came together. I will say, the ending was satisfying, no complaints there. So while the plot was interesting enough, don’t go in expecting a thriller with a major twist that’ll blow your mind, because that’s not what you’ll get.

Don’t Let Him In is a thriller follows the stories of two families and how a narcissistic, toxic, abusive man shapes their lives. This book hooked me from the beginning and had a very satisfying ending.

Thank you to NetGalley, Atria Books (Simon & Schuster), and Lisa Jewell for this ARC.

I really enjoyed this one! Although this was not my favorite by Lisa, I did love this one. It was hard to put down & I really wanted to know how it was gonna come together in the end. I did enjoy the ending. Lisa is my absolute favorite author but I felt like this book was rushed a bit & that was a little disappointing for me. But I still love her & I would still recommend the book!!!!

I would highly recommend this book!! Ive been a fan is Lisa Jewell for sometime now and I can say the plot twist and the end caught me off guard idk how she does it but she's amazing!!!

Lisa Jewell is a standout author. This book is wonderfully written, and the first chapter hooked me immediately. I loved the short chapters, which made it easy to say, “just one more,” and before I knew it, I was reading into the early hours. The plot is solid and ties together seamlessly. While there wasn’t a standout twist or big aha moment, it was still highly entertaining. Give it a read! It’s set to release this June. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!

Restaurateur Paddy Swann was the life of the party—until a man pushed him in front of a train, leaving his wife, Nina, and daughter, Ash, devastated. After his funeral, a package from Paddy’s old friend Nick Ratcliffe arrives, containing a lighter from decades ago. The gift draws Nick and Nina closer, to Ash’s dismay.

Martha, a struggling florist, dreams of expanding her business while managing life with her second husband, Al, their baby, and two sons. Al’s frequent absences leave her feeling alone, and a crisis forces her to reevaluate her path.

But Nick and Al may not be who they claim to be...

✨Book Review✨

Don’t Let Him In - Lisa Jewell

📖 Not everything is as it seems in this story. Paddy Swann was the life of the party until the day a man pushed him in front of an oncoming train. His adult daughter and wife are devastated. Shortly after his death they receive a note and package from Nick, and old friend of Paddy’s. The unexpected gift draws Nina, Paddy’s widow, closer to Nick, much to her daughter's dismay. Nick might not be who he says he is, but will Ash be able to pull the truth together in time?

📚 This book is, in typical Lisa Jewell fashion, phenomenal. There is unknown and mystery weaved in with purposeful details and domestic drama. I found myself hooked by the different points of view that the story was told from, each character giving a new perspective to the story being told. I also found the ending to be excellent. Both expected yet unexpected, yet tied up nicely. Overall, this book was a homerun for me.

🌟 If you enjoy Lisa Jewell then add this to your TBR immediately. It is set to publish in June and it’s just so binge worthy!

Special shoutout to @NetGalley and @LisaJewelluk for the Advanced Reader Copy.

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Suspenseful thriller about a male psychopath who goes by many different names and is married to multiple women. He acts like the perfect husband while bleeding them dry and then disappears while leaving them saddled with debt. When Paddy Swann tragically dies, he appears in his widow's life. When her daughter along with another woman's daughter begin to suspect his true intentions, the extent of his crimes is slowly uncovered. The book is told from different POVs.

Good page turner with good-sized chapters.

Lisa Jewell does it again! I want to describe this as a slow burn but I can’t because I was on edge the entire time. She reminds me of Gillian Flynn in that I know I’m being setting up. I know that even if I predict the twist, it’s not THE twist. I thought None of This Is True was slightly better but overall I really liked this one. Without giving anything away I was to say I really appreciate Jewell’s choice of character details.

I may need a minute to process all this!! lol. This is my favorite Lisa Jewell book. Hands down! Will not accept any criticism! First off I will warn, there’s ALOT of characters and I had to take notes. A lot of timelines and relationships to follow, but wow what a wild ride! It did get a bit confusing and I found the middle to get a little repetitive. But I think it just built up the suspense and anticipation of the ending. And what an ending it was! This one will be in my head for a very long time! Run to the bookstore and buy this when it comes out! You won’t be disappointed!! Thank you to Netgalley, Lisa Jewell, and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I was so excited to get this especially after reading None of this is true last year, which quickly became one of my favorite thrillers of all time. And "Don't let him in" did not disappoint. What drawn me to this story the most was the sharp writing and intense plot that kept me on edge throughout the entire book. I 100% recommend this book!