I read this book as a single book and not part of a series. But it did not detract from me enjoying it! I loved the religious sect element as I love learning about them at university so this really played into that. I think it was an original concept. It was pacy and fits with the thriller genre. My only point is that it felt really quick and that the plot was a bit easy to predict. But thrillers are a set recipe so I still enjoyed it.

DNF

I tried really hard to get into this book but I just couldn't. I can't even put my finger on why I wasn't enjoying it but after 3 days trying to read this, I've given up. I got to 40% and just could not continue.

Thank you NetGalley and Troubador Publishing for this book. 

Unfortunately this was not one for me, I couldn't get into the book, didn't like the way it was written - I found it quite childish. 

I have given 1 star but I did not finish the book so have not posted to any other sites.

I couldn't get into this one. I tried several times, but it just didn't hold my interest and couldn't relate to the characters. If I'm honest, it felt more of a YA style of writing, which is not something I tend to read. 
Sorry, but not for me. 

Thank you to Troubador Publishing for a free digital galley via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Unfortunately, this book wasn't for me. I didn't connect to the story or the characters. The writing style was okay, but not for me.

Thank you to Netgalley and Troubadour Publishing for this e-copy in return for my honest review. Enjoyed this book from the start. Interesting premise, well written and the characters were engaging.

The storyline was fabulous and had me (forgive the cliche) on the edge of my seat. Had to read with the lights on. If you love thrillers, this is a new one for you to look out for.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.   Thank you NetGalley.

The Big House is a truly unique book.    The storyline was SO interesting, and I honestly could not stop reading. 

I found the writing style to be refreshing, and the story itself was easy to follow.

I'll definitely read more by this author!

Good storyline premise. Felt a little like young adult fiction rather than adult mystery and thriller.

I've since found out that this is part of a series but having not read the others, it definitely worked ok as a standalone. The book is about four children where three of them grew up in a cult. They've to testify in court about the cult so are placed in a safe house in Wales. It's a fairly quick read and although its branded as YA I think it would be of interest to adults too. It's a gripping read and quite an unusual concept.

I didn’t know there was a first book to this until after I read this one, but this can be read as a stand-alone I loved this book so much I will go back and read the first and anxiously wait for the third. 

This was a quick read and it was hard to tell who the good guys and who the bad guys were until the very end. Plop down on a rainy day and get ready for a thrilling read.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the chance to review this book.

A book that is sure to entertain someone looking for a different read.  It has a unusual plot and a crazy cult.  You got to love a good crazy cult book, Right?

Odd book, I kept feeling that I was missing something. Turns out it’s a sequel, so I was indeed missing the first book.

This story features four young adults who come from separate families and ultimately become one unit vowing never to leave each other. 
I enjoyed reading the book and the progress the story takes. It has suspense and mystery to the book as well! It has the potential to have another book written with ending, so look forward to a sequel! 
Thank you NetGalley for the book exchange for a review

No rating. I have DNF'd this at 32%. I just cannot get into this. I realized pretty quickly that this is actually a sequel to The Father's House but that didn't really bug me as you can figure out right away what has happened to these kids. I couldn't stand any of the characters (the kids were fine), especially the "bad guys" - and the tone and writing style were pretty juvenile (it says on Netgalley that this is adult but here on Goodreads it says it is YA). Overall this just is not for me.

I've added a 1 star rating to Netgalley because it will not allow me to proceed without a rating.

Thank you to Troubador Publishing for a free digital galley via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This work of fiction is definitely written in a style aimed at a younger audience. Principally about 4 young people who have escaped (I presume a tale told in a previous novel?) from a form of cult. This religious order is one of extremes including multiple deaths do it is potentially a frightening read for a child rather than resilient teen. I enjoyed the read for what it was, but was pleased to finish it and move on to something with more depth.

With thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for the ARC, which I have enjoyed reading.
The book, The Big House by Larche Davies is about four children, who have escaped a cult and after different trials, that the two older ones appear as witnesses, set out to rebuild their lives.
I read this book as a stand alone book and not as part of the series, it is a young adult book and is a fascinating story about how the four children from two families come together to become one strong unit.
Recommended.

I really struggled with this book, I could not connect with any of the characters and there was no introduction to the backstory,  you are just thrown into the middle of a narrative without knowing why these children are hiding out or who the people are that are looking for them. I see from other reviews that there is a previous book which may help but this one just was not for me. The most interesting character was the most wicked!  
Thank you to #netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my opinion but I think this is best read in order written.

Lucy & her brother Paul, along with Dorothy & David are in hiding. They are about to give evidence in a trial against a fanatical religious sect. They have been brought up in this environment, away from the worls normal teenagers experience.

They are brought to a foster home in Wales. This house is owned by two eccentric sisters. Miss Marilyn is an academic who has little time for them & the other sister is a fanatical cook, who none the less manages to provide some sort stable environment for the four of them.

Always on the lookout for members of the sect the four begin to experience a slightly  more normal life. However members of the sect are determined to keep their secrets & are not afraid to remove anyone who  challenges this.

I didn't realise that this was part of a trilogy. I thoroughly enjoyed it as a stand alone & I think I will keep it that way- although there is always the possibility that my curiosity will get the better of me when book three appears!

Thanks to Netgalley & the publishers for letting me read & review this book

The Big House was a fun and quick read. The story follows 4 siblings who escape a cult, that are put into protective custody because they are standing trial as key witnesses to testify against "Magnifico", the cult leader. 

I had no idea this was a series, I read as a stand-alone. This is a rare YA Novel, that's a mystery thriller that keeps the reader engaged with the story. 

This is my honest opinion.

Rating 3.5