This was unhinged in the worst way. There were easily four plot lines that could have made four cool thrillers on their own. But for some reason, they were crammed into this one. It was confusing and cluttered, with a hysterical main character that went beyond unreliable. And her pregnant teenage daughter is missing - but it seems secondary to solving her best friend’s murder. See what I mean? Messy.

A quick thriller with a main plot and a subplot. Several unpleasant characters and a few surprises sprinkled throughout. It all ties together with at the end.
Thank you to the publisher for the opportunity to read this advanced copy. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

“…I look up at him and remember a lesson I’d learned long ago–people can be the scariest things on earth.”

Family secrets, lies, revenge, and justice.

OH MY GOSH…what a wild and crazy ride with so many twists and turns. I don’t want to say too much for fear of spoiling the book, but just trust me, if you love thrillers then you definitely need to read this book! My mind is blown and my heart is still pounding. I couldn’t get over the shock of one twist before another one came. And just when I thought there couldn’t possibly be another twist, then BAM here’s another one! The author did an incredible job with writing an unpredictable story, all of my predictions were so far off.

A thriller automatically gets 5 stars if it truly shocks me, makes me audibly gasp, and loudly say anything that makes my husband look at me like I’ve lost my mind, and/or if it makes me sit with my mouth open, chin on the floor, completely flabbergasted. This book did that MULTIPLE times. I will be processing the logistics of this book for a very long time. This is one of those books that I’ll be going back to reread to see all the things I missed the first time.

I read this in tandem with the audiobook. The narrators did a superb job with pacing, tone, and inflection which really helped set the mood and bring the story and characters to life. They delivered a flawless performance from start to finish.

Thank you @htpbooks, @htp_hive , @_mira_books_ , @harlequin_audio, @katiewritesmystery, and @netgalley for the #gifted ARC and ALC in exchange for an honest review.

The narrator captured the emotion, tone and personality of our main character PERFECTLY. the chapters from the other POV was clear and concise as well. The dialogue and the way the characters interact was extremely easy to follow along with even when the cast grew a little larger.

As for the story- whew! That was a wild ride. A convoluted web of lies and deceit spanning decades I loved the reveal of the motivation and wish that groups history was explored a little more. The final chapter was chefs kiss. I love a last minute plot twist that doesn’t ruin the integrity of the story.

"The Family Inside" is a bingeworthy thriller full of drama, secrets, and suspense. Told from the perspectives of Iris and her teenage daughter Ellory, this atmospheric (and kinda creepy!) story will keep you guessing. It started off a little slow, but then the twists started coming and didn't stop. I couldn't stop reading because I had to know what happened next. This book definitely kept me on my toes, and my head is still spinning. It was a little over the top at times, but it is a popcorn thriller that you will not want to put down.

I listened to the audiobook narrated by Emily Lawrence and Ashley Klanac. They did a great job bringing the story and characters to life and creating tension and suspense. Definitely recommend this audiobook!

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Audio for the ALC in exchange for an honest review.

This was the first book in a long time that I picked up and could NOT put it down. I kept wanting to listen just a bit more, and then a little longer after that. The characters were at times predictable but that didn't take away from the story. I loved the family house as a setting -- give me a creepy old mansion any day. The plot twists were smart and I loved how everything came together in the end. Five stars, I absolutely recommend it!

Iris Blodgett’s life has unraveled since her husband's unsolved murder three years ago. Drowning in grief and buried in debt, she can’t pay her mortgage—and now that she’s lost her job. She has no idea how she’ll provide for her unruly teenage daughter, Ellory. Soon she was facing eviction and her new man has offered a solution--move in with him and his mother's old mansion that needed some repairs. Little did she know it was an old mansion full of secrets ---and his siblings.

I could not read this book fast enough. I knew from the description I was in for a ride but I was pleasantly surprised that it lived up to the hype. The twists kept coming and I did not see the ending coming at all. I cannot wait to read this author again. 4,5 stars.

Both narrators, Emily Lawrence and Ashley Klanac did a wonderful job bringing these characters and the story to life.

Thanks to #NetGalley. and #Mira for an advanced readers copy in exchange for my honest review.