I have enjoyed Lisa Jewell’s books in the past so I was excited to read this one. Just like all of Jewell’s past books that I have read, this one was so good! It kept me wondering what the ending would be the whole time. I liked the characters in the book and I couldn’t put the book down!

Solid 3.5 for me.

Several women, not just the 3 mentioned in the description, are connected by 1 sly, handsome man and while this tale is a great one, it dragged a little for me in the middle. I kept wanting to see justice brought to him. I was sick of him, whatever his name was. I wanted to see him perish.
The daughter, one of our narrators, she is wonderful. Driven, and I love how she wants to save her mom. She is such an armchair detective, and I love her for everything she does.

I would suggest this book to friends because the ending is so wonderful. Lisa Jewell always does a great job wrapping things up and leaving the reader satisfied. At least, this is how I always feel when I am done with her novels.

This would be a 5 star for me, but I just felt like middle was a bit of a drag. Recommend it though!

Unfortunately this was one of my least favorite. There were a lot of slow parts to this book. I am usually such a fan, but this left me bored.

Lisa Jewell does it again. The queen of thrillers is back. This book did not disappoint, you need to pick it up!

"Lisa Jewell's 'Don't Let Him In' begins with a compelling premise, expertly weaving together three distinct points of view that gradually converge, revealing a chilling and complete picture. The way these perspectives overlapped and illuminated hidden facets of the story was particularly effective.
Jewell's talent for crafting deeply unsettling characters is on full display. From the very first page of the man's narrative, I felt a visceral sense of unease, a feeling that persisted long after finishing the book. Her ability to evoke such a strong emotional response is truly remarkable.
For the most part, I was thoroughly engaged, captivated by the intricate character development and Jewell's masterful storytelling. However, the middle section of the book suffered from a noticeable slowdown. The pacing faltered, and certain scenes felt unnecessarily drawn out, creating a sense of stagnation.
While I enjoyed a significant portion of 'Don't Let Him In,' I would recommend it primarily to existing Lisa Jewell fans. For those new to her work, I suggest starting with 'The Family Upstairs' or 'Then She Was Gone,' which I found to be more consistently engaging and impactful. 'Don't Let Him In' is a good book, but it does not represent her absolute best work."

I had to sit with this one for a week or two to get my thoughts straight before reviewing it, and I'm still not completely sure how I felt about it!

Jewell's latest book is about an untrustworthy man and the women he ensnares, damaging them in financial and emotional ways when he leaves. The latest target is Ash's recently widowed mother, and Ash is positive that something isn't quite right about her mother's new beau.

First off, I wouldn't categorize this book as a thriller. A thriller to me implies twists and surprises and something that gives me chills, and none of that happens in this book. I'd call it a domestic drama rather than a thriller, which would set expectations for it more realistically!

This book made me so, so mad. I was just plain infuriated with one character and the insane amount of gaslighting and love bombing that occurs over and over again, and possibly just as shocked by the victims falling for it.

The good: I was definitely captivated by this book the way you are captivated watching some crazy drama unfold when you aren't part of it. It had moments where I wanted to shake some sense into the characters, and parts where I was just gobsmacked by what they were fooled by. I also really enjoyed the ending chapters as all the bits and pieces pulled together.

The not so good: I felt like the middle got bogged down by repetitive moments and repetitive phrases, particularly in one POV. The book also switches between first person and third person POV, a somewhat odd choice.

Overall, this was an engrossing book by Jewell but won't be my new favorite by her! Thank you to Atria for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

Ms Jewell I’m so disappointed. An auto-buy author severely dropped the ball on this one. Very drawn out, predictable and lacking in any thrills.

Don’t Let Him In had me hooked from the first page! The suspense builds so gradually and skillfully that you can’t help but feel the tension between the characters. Nick Radcliffe seemed perfect, but as Ash digs deeper, you realize there’s something much darker lurking beneath the surface. The twists and turns kept me guessing until the very end. The way the stories of each character intertwine is nothing short of brilliant. I couldn’t put it down. I really liked the twist with Ash at the end. Highly recommend this for anyone who loves psychological thrillers. Lisa Jewell has another hit on her hands with Don't Let Him In.

Lisa Jewell does it again! She never lets me down! This was such a good, entertaining read that had my attention from the first few pages.

There is a pretty large cast of characters, but once you figure out who's who it all works well. Each character is really well developed and the way they are all connected throughout the story was really great. Lisa Jewell always writes such sinister stories! While it had a few predictable moments, some of the twists really got me and had me on the edge of my seat.

If you like domestic thrillers, this one should be on your list. Featuring multiple POV's and a past/present timeline, this one is a wild ride!

As a quick synopsis, we are introduced to Nina and her daughter Ash grieving the death of their husband/father, Paddy. Fast forward a year and Nina is attempting to move on with Nick, someone that had known Paddy in his younger years. As they always say if something is too good to be true, maybe it is and in this case that too good to be true would be Nick. Ash is convinced he is not who he says he is and makes it her mission to investigate this man further.

As for what I liked. The chapters were short and it was a quick read. Everything flowed seamlessly, and I was able to keep track of who is who, as there were multiple timelines and different characters. As for what I didn’t like. Not much happened. I wasn’t on the edge of my seat chomping away at my nails. I found with the amount of characters and the different avenues that were explored with each character it became repetitious. There really wasn't any mystery surrounding Nick. We knew very early on what was going on. It was just a matter of how everything was going to be closed out.

While I have a lot of things, I didn’t like that doesn’t mean it wasn’t a good book. I just went in with different expectations and without getting into any spoiler territory, this is reminiscent of something I’ve seen recently. There are a ton of glowing reviews already out there, and I am certainly one that is of an outlying opinion.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher, for my advanced copy in exchange for an honest review

This book had me absolutely sucked in from the start! Jewell has a way of weaving a mystery so compelling it's hard to step away. The pacing was well executed, and filled with edge of seat moments. This is considered a domesticated thriller and might be my favorite by Jewell to date. I would recommend!

From the very beginning this book had me sucked in!! I love everything that Lisa Jewell writes but this one is hands down my favorite I've read.

I love how everything just came together and the whole way through I was so engaged with every character.
Originally I thought that getting all the different povs would make me feel lost but nope it just made it that much better, I loved getting to know each and every character.

Another hit for Lisa Jewell! I adored The Family Upstairs and have read everything she has published since. Some were missed for me, but this one is a hit. There were complex characters and POVs, but she writes in a way that keeps in engaged with each storyline and able to keep track of what is going on. Bravo to her latest and thank you for the advanced copy! Looking forwards to her next as always

I am a regular reader of Lisa Jewell and was so happy to receive this ARC of Don’t Let Him In!

I read this book in one day which isn’t typical for me but I just couldn’t put it down. I had to find out what happened with all of these characters and to find out the real identity of Nick/Al/Johnathan/Damian/André/etc.

I thought the characters were well developed and real; I do believe the storyline that these women would give up their time and effort and money for him. Nick says himself that he looks for women who are in need of something and he gives them what they need via his love and attention.

I loved the “girl code” feeling of Ash coming together with Jane and the rest of the crew to figure out who they were dealing with. I was SHOCKED when I came to the epilogue but I absolutely love how it ended.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Can’t wait for the next Lisa Jewell title!

I love Lisa jewell but I did not like this. At all. And I’m so sad. I don’t love a con story so maybe it’s just me but this felt so incredibly repetitive. I kept thinking the twist would shock new and they didn’t even the big one at the end.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of Don't Let Him In.

I'm not a fan of the author like some readers are but I enjoy her writing.

Fans of the author might enjoy this but beware, there is nothing thrilling and suspenseful about the narrative.

The premise sounds like a Netflix docuseries; a con man dupes lonely woman by telling him he loves them and weasels as much money as he can out of them before the jig is up and he absconds.

There is no suspense or urgency since you know what's happening; the various perspectives are from the multiple women the con man's juggling.

There are no shocking twists, not even the end.

I do want to point out a trope I'm getting really tired of; Ash had a mental breakdown a few years ago and this past episode has tainted her family's perception of her.

As a result, she's afraid of not being believed and being called paranoid which is why she conducts a lengthy investigation into her mother's new boyfriend.

I didn't like anyone; I didn't dislike Ash and I do understand how being a daddy's girl has warped her innocent view of her father.

Also, I can also see why seemingly smart women would fall for a charming handsome man because there are so many handsome con men, right? (Another trope!)

At the same time, I also believe if it's too good to be true, it is, like all those women being duped by deepfake celebrities asking for $. 😂

I guess that's why con men and these scams will continue to persist because there will always be women and people who fall for them.

Lisa Jewel isn’t my favorite. I’m always interested in the synopsis for her books but find the actual story kind of lackluster and redundant. A majority of the time, we’re following characters that are doing anything. I guess I expect more action to keep me interested. This one specifically had SO MANY characters and they all fell flat. I could only keep a couple straight. I wasn’t shocked at any point. It all read very underwhelming.

First I would like to thank Netgalley and Atria books for the ARC of this novel.

I was so excited to get approved for this book. I love Lisa Jewel and couldn’t wait to dig in to her newest novel.

This felt so much like a Lisa Jewel book. I don’t find she has these shocking twists at the end of her books but the way she writes and the diabolical nature of her characters really get you engrossed in the story.

There were a few times where I just had a hard time struggling with the way these poor women were treated in this book. I just wanted to crawl into the book and punch Nick in the face but honestly the book was so engaging and unhinged that I couldn’t stop reading. And the ending! I loved it.

Overall, it was another great Lisa Jewel book and I can’t wait for others to get their hands on it in June.

4.25/5 stars rounded down to 4 for this review.

The book begins with Ash, whose father has recently passed away. When Nick, a man from her father’s past, makes contact with and begins dating Ash’s mom Nina soon after the funeral, Ash is instantly suspicious. Is Nick who he says he is? Does he have Nina’s best interest in mind? Will her mother side with her or the new man in her life?

As usual, Lisa Jewell is great at choosing an interesting premise and pulling the reader in immediately. I loved getting the different perspectives from a few different characters and enjoyed how Jewell used the flashbacks to slowly clue the reader in on things. I can’t say too much more without spoiling things, but it you are a fan of Jewell’s other thrillers I think you’ll really enjoy this one as well.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for an advanced copy of this book.

Lisa Jewell does it again with Don't Let Him In, delivering a taut, character-driven thriller that keeps readers on edge from start to finish. The novel is a dark exploration of grief, secrets, and deception, with a layered narrative that masterfully weaves together the lives of three very different women, all connected by one man—Nick Ratcliffe.

When restauranteur Paddy Swann is tragically killed, his wife Nina and daughter Ash are left grappling with their loss. But when an old friend of Paddy’s, Nick, unexpectedly reaches out with a package that includes a lighter once belonging to Paddy, the two women are pulled into a web of mystery and unsettling emotions. What follows is a gripping exploration of how secrets from the past have a way of resurfacing at the most inconvenient times, and how one man’s influence can forever change the course of several lives.

Martha, a florist with dreams of growing her business, adds another layer of intrigue to the story. As her relationship with her second husband Al begins to unravel, the presence of Nick—and his true nature—starts to become more and more questionable. Jewell expertly navigates these intricate relationships, building suspense and tension with every chapter.

The pacing of the story is spot-on, with enough twists and turns to keep the reader guessing without feeling overly convoluted. The characters are well-drawn, and while none of them are entirely likable, they are all deeply relatable in their flaws and struggles. I particularly appreciated how the author developed Nina and Ash’s relationship, showing how grief and unresolved emotions can fracture family bonds in unexpected ways.

While the novel’s conclusion was satisfying and left me thinking about the story long after I had finished it, the pace did slow down a bit towards the middle. However, this minor lull didn’t detract from the overall enjoyment of the book.

Don't Let Him In is a fantastic psychological thriller that masterfully examines human relationships, trust, and the repercussions of our past actions. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a slow burn that builds to a powerful, unsettling conclusion. It’s a must-read for fans of Lisa Jewell and psychological suspense in general.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½