Oh yes!! In my current state of disenchantment with thrillers, Riley Sager is a remaining bright star. The premise (and conclusion) of this book is a bit odd.. but I PROMISE you will never guess the ending. Such a change from the usual tropes. Not a perfect five stars for me due to the aforementioned odd premise and a giant loose end that is never tied up.. but REALLY Good.

from my review on instagram @brettlikesbooks:

thanks @duttonbooks for granting wishes--loved getting an advance copy via @netgalley of:
LOCK EVERY DOOR

a chic & fascinating apartment building is hiding something sinister + tense & suspenseful

"'Do you think it's possible for a place to be haunted, even if there aren't any ghosts there?' she says. 'Because that's what it feels like to me. Like the Bartholomew is haunted by its history. Like all the bad stuff that's ever happened there has accumulated like dust and now floats in the air. And we're breathing it in, Jules.'"

Riley Sager does it again. I read this book in one sitting, devoured it as much as it devoured me. I loved how the book started off with a horrible event and then back tracking to find out what lead to that time. Some books take back years and this one goes back 5 days, it kept you thinking what could have been so bad in only 5 days. Trust me a lot! I was so happy to get to read this book and it did not disappoint. I really enjoyed Jules character, I felt like I was in her body through the whole book, the way she talked and how detailed she was about her surroundings. This book has now jumped to my favorite of this year. I actually am wanting to read it again just because it captivated me so much.

Oh WOW. Once again, Riley Sager delivers! Lock Every Door is fast-paced, super creepy, and wraps up with a bang. I love the premise, the setting, the mystery, and the characters. And I’m so glad I finished it in the middle of the day, because I’m pretty sure if it were night time right now, I’d be in for some intense nightmares. Love this! Adding it to my very short list of all time favorite thrillers (alongside Sager’s 2018 release, The Last Time I Lied)!

Thank you Dutton Books for an eARC of the book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

I've read and loved every single one of Riley Sager's books and this one is no different! I ended up finishing this in two days which is ridiculously fast for me. I felt so bad for Jules and the situation she's in, and I really connected with her. She didn't want to rely on everyone for help and wanted to be independent, and I loved her for not only for her independence, but also because she didn't judge others who were in even worse situations than her.

As far as the mystery/big reveal, I didn't see that ending coming! I had come to the same conclusions as Jules fairly early on, but then the real reason for all the strange happenings in the Bartholomew was so incredibly messed up. Sager always does a good job of making me feel shocked and horrified by the end of the book, and this one was no different!

*review will be posted to goodreads and blog on June 21st.*

Chilling creepy thrilling just a few of the words I am using to describe this unputdownable thriller.The characters so well drawn twists that shock.Riley Sager has another best seller each new book of Riley’s makes me look forward to the next. thanks #netgalley #duttonbooks.

I REALLY hate to say, but this wasn’t my favorite. I went into this with very high expectations because I absolutely loved Sager’s two previous books but this just wasn’t for me. I understand the slow burn of suspense and I usually LOVE IT...but this was soooooooooo slow. I found myself 60% in and still nothing was happening. At one point in the book I realized the author was drawing inspiration from another book I absolutely love (no spoilers) but then it just started becoming exactly like said book, and once the twist hit it was a little underwhelming. I actually said “oh...that’s it?” Out loud. Overall it was a great effort from an author I really love but this just wasn’t for me.

3 stars it is!

I thoroughly enjoyed this highly anticipated third novel by Riley Sager. Jules is down on her luck, she's lost her job and her cheating boyfriend on the same day. She's living on her best friends couch and then answers an ad to apartment sit in a famous New York building, The Bartholomew. With a mysterious history and those ever present gargoyles, it's an offer Jules can't pass up. Then it starts...
The story builds with palpable tension as Jules gets drawn further into the mystery. The writing is superb and it grabs hold and doesn't let up until the very last page. Just when you think Jules has it figured out another twist is thrown in that keeps you off balance. I highly recommend this exciting, tightly wound thriller. For those who can't wait to read it, you won't be disappointed, in typical Riley Sager fashion, it's so good!

WOW! Thank you for the opportunity to read. I was granted this after I “wished” for it and am so grateful. This was one of the most original plots I have read in a long time. I was in suspense throughout much of the book and couldn’t put it down. Amazingly well written, excellent character development, and a quick read!

Riley Sager
If this book isn't made into a movie, something is wrong.

It has everything I love. Old pre-war building, old weird people, naive young people. A little bit for all of us.

The book came alive to me whenever the older character Greta was in the dialogue. Probably because Im older and understand her more. And of course Jules reminds me of being young. God, we're all so naive and gullible then.

This is Riley Sager's third book and he just keeps getting better.

And that ending! Sure didn't see that one coming.

Thank you so much Penquin Group for granting my wish.

This is hands down my favorite Riley Sager book! I know Final Girls is being turned into a movie, but I would LOVE to see Lock Every Door turned into a movie as well. The scenes in this book would be amazing on the screen. There is just so much to pull from! It reminded me just a little bit of Single White Female (which to this day remains one of my favorite scary movies) with just a pinch of The Shining.

-Creepy high end old hotel? Check.
-Creepy basement scenes? Check.
-Dumbwaiter which obviously get used for things unrelated to food? Check.
-Reclusive rich people? Check.
-Descriptions of NYC and Central Park? Check.
-Messed up plot twist. Check!

If you like Sager’s previous work, you’ll absolutely love this one!

“This place isn’t kind to gentle souls. It chews them up and swallows them whole.”

After being laid off and walking in on her boyfriend cheating on her in the same day, Jules’ life spirals further out of control until she’s stuck on her best friends couch with no job prospects and no money. Then an ad online brings her to the Bartholomew, one of the most famous buildings in Manhattan, surrounded by intrigue, rumors, and secrecy, where she is literally being paid to live in a luxurious apartment for three months. Life is finally looking up until a fellow temporary resident suddenly disappears.

I don’t think Jules and I could be friends in real life but in the context of the book, I enjoyed being inside her head and following along with the mystery. There was plenty of misdirection and breadcrumbing but in the good, adding depth to the story sense, not in the author is trying to deliberately trick me sense. Certain pieces were easy to pick up on but the whole puzzle was amazingly unexpected. And on the topic of realism... is it plausible? Just barely, and that’s what makes it great.

A suspense thriller that brings to mind the great Ira Levin and early Sidney Sheldon. Once you start, you can’t put it down, and it’s a thrilling ride from start to finish.

Wow! This novel completely blew me away! I loved Final Girls so I was delighted to see on Instagram that Dutton was granting our wishes. This book has a great twisted and multi-layered plot, a strong female protagonist, and creepy secrets that lead you astray until--bam--the ending you weren't expecting! When Jules moves into the Bartholomew as a 3-month "apartment sitter" she is awed by the grandeur and lavish furnishings. Even better is the job pays $4,000/month for her just to live there. Too good to be true? Hmmm. But there are rules, lots of rules: don't disturb the other residents, no visitors, must spend every night there. As Jules warms to the plan, she meets several other young "sitters" as well as some of the eccentric elderly residents and a handsome young doctor. But sinister happenings abound and the suspense mounts as Jules begins to investigate odd events that continue to plague the Bartholomew. What she uncovers is an intricate plot that is totally unexpected. I loved the gothic feel and paranormal vibe that this novel exudes. Bravo for another blockbuster thriller!

If there was ever a time that I would stand up and give a congratulatory slow clap to an author, it would be when I finished Lock Every Door Well done Mr. Sager. Well done. I am in absolute awe of the immeasurable amount of talent it takes to craft stories such as Final Girls, The Last Time I Lied, and Lock Every Door. Let me start off by explaining something that I think is very important to this review. I do not like reading electronically. In fact, if I had to rank my book preferences, they would be 1. Hardbacks, 2. Paperbacks, 3. Audiobooks, and 4. E-Books. I just don't like reading on a screen, which is probably why my Netgalley requests are always denied. However, when Dutton Books announced on Instagram that for the next 24 hours they would be granting all wishes for Lock Every Door, I immediately requested it despite my loathing of E-Books.

I began reading it on my iPad this morning and was finished by 5 p.m.

It was that good.

Sager does a remarkable job of creating strong female leads for each of his novels and this new book is no different. I found Jules to be such a powerful protagonist. Flawed and broken in the beginning, her determination and strength emerges with each turn of the page. She's relatable to readers on so many different levels, which makes the book even more appealing. You can't help but want to follow Jules through the rollercoaster that is The Bartholomew. I also enjoyed the structure of the narration, which coupled with Sager's short chapters, set the tone and pace of the book. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. One of my favorite things about Sager's writing is that there is always a hint of the creepy and paranormal, yet when you reach the climax the twists are always situations that could very well take place in real life. In this instance, I really hope that what was going on in The Bartholomew is not going on elsewhere, but again - you never know what's behind the facade.

I don't know if I can say that this is Sager's best one yet (I might just go back and re-read the other two), but it's worth the purchase when it comes out July 2. You will not be disappointed.

Wow, I loved this book and could not put it down! Such a unique story, .Just when I thought I knew what was going on, I was thrown a curveball! Great characters, great story! What a thriller. Now I am off to discover what other books I have missed by this author.

Lock Every Door was not what I was expecting at all! This thriller took the thriller genre and turned it on its' head. Full of twists, turns and suspense, Lock Every Door is a book not to be missed!

Jules feels like she has been granted a wish when she shows up at the Bartholomew to apartment sit. She only has a couple rules to follow and will receive quite a big paycheck to live in this exclusive building. Usually when things seem to good to be true, they are too good to be true. There are creepy stories surrounding the Bartholomew; witchcraft, murder, suicide, and hauntings.

Jules befriends another apartment sitter, Ingrid. Ingrid fills Jules with unease when she begins saying things don't seem right at the building. Ingrid confesses she's scared to live there and Jules can't imagine why. That is until she hears a scream at night. She rushes to Ingrid's apartment. Ingrid appears at the door, wide eyed and seemingly scared, but she tries to convince Jules all is well. The next morning, Jules finds out Ingrid has disappeared. Jules is told Ingrid just left, but Jules feels there is something more sinister happening. As Jules begins investigating more, she discovers many hidden and dark secrets of the Bartholomew. She now must be very careful, or she could be next.

Lock Every Door is creepy, spine tingling and left me feeling unnerved. The darkness of the book is very unsettling, and also provides a macabre atmosphere. As soon as Jules entered the Bartholomew, I knew this book was going to be very interesting!

Thank you to Netgalley and Dutton for this ARC.

Thank you Netgalley and Dutton for the ARC. I loved this book, it hooked me from the beginning and I read it in one day. The story mostly spanned six days, jumping from "now" to "past days" if that makes sense. I admit I had no idea what was going on and was totally shocked when it was all revealed, but did get a creepy vibe from the very beginning and would highly recommend this book. I will read more books but this author! #LockEveryDoor #NetGalley

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This book was amazing, even better than Sager's first two books in my opinion. There was one point where I thought the story was taking a certain direction and I was so disappointed, but then it went another way and it was perfect!

I liked the setting (except for the whole creepy factor, of course). I thought the concept was original and it was a great thriller.

He did it again, I don't know if this beats out Final Girls as my favorite Riley novel.. But I'm seriously considering rereading both to see. It was suspenseful, and terrifying, it was gripping, and had me unable to put it down until I knew what happened next. Every time I start the newest book, I finding myself wishing that Riley would write a book that isn't told from a females perspective. But, with that being said, he takes you on a journey and within a matter of a few pages I forget about it.. every time.