Now this is a real psychological treat! My mind has twisted one way and then the other ..

Saffyre Maddox is a young woman surrounded by a loving family, but one by one they are diminishing. Outwardly confident, she has clear memories of what happened to her as a ten-year old and there is no doubt it affects her to this day. Owen Pick, on the other hand, has little love in his life and society doesn't give him the same options it offers to Saffyre. But should we all judge by what we see?

Definitely a novel which will make you think! How many times have you seen an accused person on tv and thought 'look at him, definitely guilty' without digging into the facts? This is a realistic story with plenty of food for thought. I had no idea who was guilty due to the very clever writing. Lisa Jewell's novels are such a treat to read! There is so much happening that the reader is kept on their toes and at one point I wasn't entirely sure who had done what - and to who! Gripping, exiting and offering a wonderful sense of satisfaction when the final page is reached, I loved everything about this one and cannot recommend it highly enough. Without a doubt, a full five star read!

My thanks to the publisher for my copy via NetGalley; this is - as always - my honest, original and unbiased review.

First and foremost, i want to say thank you to netgalley for the opportunity to read another of the amazing Lisa Jewell books.
I really enjoyed this book, and the content was pretty interesting. I will admit that i got a bit confused at first, because the story seemed to go from one person to another, and i didnt see the relevance to the story, but the more i read, the more i realised how it all tied in together and it turned out to be a great read. All the twists and turns came nearer the end of the book, but i didnt actually guess any of them. It was very well written, as i expected from Lisa Jewell. Another to add to her collection as i really did enjoy it

I’m a huge Lisa Jewell fan having read all her books so I was super happy and appreciative to receive an ARC of Invisible Girl.

Essentially the plot centres around three main characters. Saffyre Maddox, Roan Fours and his family and Owen Pick.
Saffyre Maddox has been self harming since an incident that happened when she was ten years old. Her link to Roan Fours is that he is the child psychologist dealing with her case.
Roan is married to Cate and together with teenagers Georgia and Josh they are currently renting a property in Hampstead.
Across the road from them lives thirty something year old college lecturer Owenwho is single, having never had a girlfriend.
All these characters lives are connected by their proximity to each other and more importantly their possible roles in the disappearance of Saffyre one Valentines Day night. The plot line focuses on finding this vulnerable young girl whilst simultaneously offering further insight into each character, exposing the dark side of human nature.

One of the things I love most about this author’s writing is that the plot line is so cleverly constructed that she doesn’t need to resort to (in my own parlance) big bangs and whistles. Her writing speaks for itself, her subtle approach to tackling a subject makes the reader think beyond the fiction whilst still packing an almighty punch. Quite frankly that’s why this psychological drama stands heads above other titles vying for a readers attention. Invisible girl is not fast paced or adrenaline filled heart pumping fiction, rather the writing slowly works its magic drawing you into quite a dark storyline, so you are compelled to keep turning the pages.

Exploring the dark side of the male psyche forms the backbone of this novel, with an emphasis on how individuals in society can hide beneath a cloak of respectability, literally hiding in plain sight, able to continue their predatory behaviour unchecked. Incel forums where individuals who identify as involuntary celibates can rant and rage against women opened my eyes to a platform I was naively unaware existed, allowing and perpetuating dangerous and vile attitudes so the subject matter is something that will make you sit up and think. Appearances can be so deceptive which is evident in this storyline and helps challenge the readers own preconceived ideas. Society as a whole can be quick to judge based on these outward appearances so I was constantly thinking about the unfairness and its damaging effects on anyone wrongly accused of a crime. It isn’t only Saffyre then who is ‘invisible’, as she watches waits and bides her time , the impact of past events almost impossible to handle. It’s also about individuals left on the margins of society, overlooked by the rest of us.

I did feel intense anger towards some of the male characters in this novel which I think is inevitable given I’m a woman. My overriding feelings of dismay and disappointment were never far from the surface. That girls and women at some point will experience and/or tolerate male prejudices, can be subjected to vile,derogatory comments thanks to ingrained insidious behaviour is sickening. However through the lives of these fictional characters this toxic masculinity is addressed in such a way to make the reading experience palatable rather than off putting. So it’s hardly surprising my sympathies wholeheartedly lay with the female characters.

I’m not convinced my review can do this novel justice so I’d simply urge fellow readers to see what they think for themselves. With a Lisa Jewell book you’re guaranteed to be treated to
a masterpiece in storytelling, everything is believable and no detail is superfluous. I was effortlessly engrossed from beginning to end and although there’s plenty of reasons to despise some of these characters I was still entertained. I loved how all the strands connecting everyone came together with a satisfying and surprising conclusion. Overall Invisible Girl is a clever intelligent read that I highly recommend.
My thanks as always to the publisher and Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read.

You can always rely on a good yarn from Lisa Jewell !
Roan is a child psychologist living in temporary accommodation with his wife and kids whilst their house is being renovated. Across the road from them lives Owen -a college lecturer who lives with his Aunt. -doesn't have much of a social life -and is viewed by most as being a bit of a creep .
Sapphyre is 15 years old and has had a troubled childhood which resulted in her seeing Roan as a patient for 3 years . She has since developed a bit of a fixation on him and takes every opportunity to stalk him and hang around his home. Then she disappears . And as she was last seen near Owen's house -and he is a bit creepy -well he must have something to do with it -mustn't he ???
A bit predictable in parts -but still good

Thankyou NetGalley for an ARC in return for an honest review

Lisa Jewell never disappoints! Another well written and beautifully executed psychological thriller from one of my favourite authors. This isn't just a thriller, but also an exploration of the human psyche - misfits and outsiders, the consequences of our actions, and the real monsters who walk in the light disguised as your neighbour, your husband, your friend.

I loved the writing style, the twists and turns were deftly managed, and I was invested in the characters. This is one I'll be thinking about for some time, and will be on my Christmas gift-buying list for sure!

Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley who provided me with a free advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

When a child experiences trauma and that trauma is not resolved, it has the power to infiltrate every part of their being. Something happened to Saffyre when she was 10. It led to her self-harming and when therapy did not allow her to resolve the trauma, she lived her life as a shadow, as an invisible girl.

But when a series of sex attacks begin happening in her local area, she is forced to confront her past, and she is determined to protect others from the predator who is at large.

Owen also experienced trauma as a child, and it has left him a loner, a self-professed freak who has never had a girlfriend and is angry at the world.

Roan, Saffyre's therapist is a married father of two. He has been unfaithful to Cate before, and is currently embroiled in another affair. His wife Cate is trying to hold things together but is also deeply worried about the events unfolding around her, and she is desperate to protect her two children.

Saffyre goes missing, and as the police investigate, everybody seems to have something to hide. Owen is arrested, but when new information comes forward it's clear that the truth lies elsewhere. As the real sexual predator is arrested and convicted, Saffyre is able to lay her past to rest. But is the nightmare really over? Or is there another shadow hiding in the dark?

Thank you so much @netgalley and @randomhouse for and advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

I love Lisa Jewell books very much. I have probably read like 5 of them and I have never given them less than 4 stars.

This one wasn't an exception and, although it took me a little bit to get into the story, once I did, I flew by!

I liked the story straight away. I liked the fact that there were two storylines somehow connected and I liked that connection and what added to the story.

I liked Cate, one of the main characters. I liked how she was very much. I really enjoyed her chapters, how she reacted to some events, how she described her marriage life, how paranoid she was and how she coped with all this and everything else.

I also liked Saffyre, the other main character, and how obsessed she was with her therapist. It was kind of weird and a bit inappropriate but that took us on a great adventure!

Then we have Owen, a very creepy thirty-something guy that lives nearby Cate and that has committed a crime? Or not?

In this book, things started happening straight from the beginning and they kept happening until the end.

I loved the writing style. Lisa Jewell always makes the reading experience very easy and enjoyable and, although this book took me longer to read than I expected, the last 10% of the book was a wild ride that made it all worth it!

A very well deserved 4/5⭐ for that final twist that I did not see coming!

I struggled with this one a bit, not because it’s not a good book but because I felt it suffered by comparison by Lisa Jewell’s previous book, The Family Upstairs. This didn’t have quite the creeping uneasiness of The Family Upstairs which roped me in from the start and kept me turning the pages. Invisible Girl tackles some very topical themes but I didn’t find it quite as tight and gripping as The Family Upstairs and without offering spoilers, the sections round court proceedings didn’t seem match how these actually play out in the media.

Lisa Jewell makes the headline topics human in her smart and relevant novels. Her books are always an effortless pleasure to read and this one was no different: written in sharp, compelling prose, it's genuinely compelling, clever and involving.

I loved this book! It kept me completely immersed from start to finish.
The plot was well-paced and the characters were intriguing in their complexity. Saffyre, who is a troubled early teen coping with many issues, reminded me somehow of Lisbeth Salander from The Dragon Tattoo book series; I'm not entirely sure why but she had the same compelling intensity and brooding resentment. It was the fact that she was also warm and full of feeling that made her so relatable and engaging. Owen Pick is a another character suffering at the hands of the misunderstanding of others and living with circumstances beyond his control. Then we have the Fours family, living with a seemingly standard family dynamic but with so much bubbling away beneath the surface. Great stuff! This book has a fantastic plot but it is the interweaving of the characters and how they each unwittingly reveal a layer of plot that keeps this book up there as a five star read for me.

Another gem from Ms. Jewell. She always manages to take topical issues - trial by media, incels, sexual assault to name a few in this book - and give them a human face through well drawn characters and different perspectives
Thank you to netgalley and random house for an advance copy of this book

Another fabulous twisty thriller from Lisa Jewell. This one had my head going in every direction. I thought I knew things and then something happened and I did not know anything, I had even more questions than I started with. This book does come with care warnings for rape and sexual assault but these subjects are dealt with incredibly well.



The way this writer structures their novels is just a sight to be believed. I am so in awe of the way Lisa Jewell constructs the plot or her books. They make me turn the pages because I just have to keep reading, This book is structured into before, now and after and then within that structure there are 3 different points of view that we get to hear from. This points of view are written in very different ways, even in different tenses and so you just have to keep reading because you need to know what the next person thinks about what you've just read!



The three characters that we get to follow are Cate, Owen and Saffyre. All three characters are intriguing but not particularly likable. I could definitely sympathise with all three of them though even though I didn't really like them and definitely didn't trust them. Cate is trying her best but she doesn't seem to be prepared to see what is right in front of her face. I really disliked Owen because he is a teacher who is not really very good at his job but boy did I feel for him over the course of this book. Saffyre was probably the most likable of the bunch. I could really see why she acted the way she did and I wanted her to find herself as the book went on.



There after definitely some subjects dealt with in this novel that are hard to swallow, some moments are really not very nice and I think that when you get into the real depths of this novel, it is the darkest Lisa Jewell to date. I had to put my Kindle down a couple of times to digest what was going on and to google a couple of things because I was convinced I was reading a true story. There are just so many things that are true to London life in this book. I would love to read this again to find things I missed because I know there are so many tiny details put in here, that is the beauty of this author's writing.



Of course I highly recommend this book, just be prepared for the dark topics and be prepared that once you pick it up, you won't be putting it back down.

Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and author for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
As a long time Lisa Jewell fan I was delighted to be able to read this new offering.
The story is told by three narrators. Saffyre Maddox, a young lady who was abused at age 10, telling no one although referred to child psychologist Roan when she started self harming. Owen Pick is our next narrator, a odd loner who seems to find himself in the wrong place at every wrong time. Finally we have Cate Fours, married to unfaithful psychologist Roan. She adores her family and tries to convince herself Roan is not being unfaithful, again.
The narrative is creepy and suspenseful and more than once I tried to guess what had happened and who had done what. Failed until almost the end to guess.
Great characters and a good plot. Highly recommended.

Invisible Girl is a mystery drama thriller dealing with issues of society.

The story follows the three main characters. Saffyre Maddox is a seventeen-year-old living in London with her uncle, Aaron Maddox. She loves her family & her grandfather and uncle are her lifelines. When she was ten, a traumatic event changed the course of her life.

Roan Fours a psychotherapist by profession. He, along with his wife and two children, move to posh Hampstead Heath with a wife and two children. Cate and Roan took this opportunity to reboot their relationship, but secrets are taking up space.

Owen Pick lives with his aunt. He’s a lecturer in a college, but he’s shy and socially awkward. He doesn’t have many friends. The people around him assume he is a weird guy and his actions confirm their belief.

There comes a time when their lives collide. And everything changes in their lives forever!

The chapters are narrated by Saffyre, Cate, and Owen. The reader gets to know them up close while they tell their stories. They talk about their insecurities, their fears, their relationships. They raise questions that they are not ready to answer.

The book scores point in two aspects. First, the subtext of the book directs towards societal prejudices. While reading the book, it feels Lisa Jewell has done her share of research on the matter. Second, the closing pages of the book and the entire book reflected the true meaning of the title.

The characters of the story grow along with the book. The story moves with a pace that suits the narrative. It also portrays the theme.

A highly recommended book for crime/ mystery thriller fans.

My Rating for the book: 3.5 stars

Thank you, NetGalley and Random House UK for the copy of the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

I didn’t read the synopsis of this book before I started to read as I knew I would enjoy it . Lisa Jewell always tells a good story.
I had no idea where this book would take me . A missing teenage girl, a counsellor who lies and deceives, a strange man in his thirties who lives in a bedroom in the house of his aunt. If that’s not enough we have Cate who knows both her teenage son and husband are acting strangely.
Whom will the finger point at when a girl goes missing ? Who is responsible for the sex attacks against women in the area?
This book is filled with flawed, unhappy people. It only takes one person to become the catalyst for everything falling apart.
I’m giving no spoilers as this book kept me on the edge of my seat or bed well into the small hours.
I actually could not put it down, it fell out of my hands.
I had to wait until the last few chapters to get the answers I had from the beginning, lots of surprises in this story.
Brilliant book!

When Saffyre Maddox was ten years old, something terrible happened to her. The man she thought was going to heal her didn't, and now she hides from him. Owen Pick is thirty three years old and has never had a girlfriend. He's never even had a friend. Nobody sees or cares about him. But when Saffyre disappears from across the street from him, suddenly everyone is looking at him, holding him responsible.

What a thrilling read this is. The characters are well developed. You are drawn into this story from the beginning. There's secrets and twists. The final twist is mind blowing. I suspected a few characters whilst reading. This is a well crafted drama that's tense with a steady pace.

I would like to thank NetGalley, Random House UK, Cornerstone and the author Lisa Jewell for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.

YOU DON'T SEE HER. BUT SHE SEES YOU.

MIDNIGHT: In an area of urban wasteland where cats hunt and foxes shriek, a girl is watching ...

When Saffyre Maddox was ten, something terrible happened, and she's carried the pain of it ever since. The man who she thought was going to heal her didn't, and now she hides, learning his secrets, invisible in the shadows.

Owen Pick is a thirty something sixth form lecturer, he's a bit of a loner, never had a girlfriend and lives with his auntie in Hampstead, he's recently been suspended from his job for apparent inappropriate behaviour towards two of his students and when 17 year old Saffyre Maddox goes missing on Valentine's night, after being seen near his house, Owen is immediately held responsible for her disappearance.

Cate Fours lives across the street from Owen, with her family, and hen her daughter is followed home, Cate is convinced it was Owen and decides to keep an eye on him, then Saffyre disappears and it seems even more likely he had something to do with that too, but things aren't exactly rosy in the Fours house either are they?

This book is told across three timelines and from three points of view; Saffyre, Cate and Owen, it starts off a slow burner with the multiple timelines and character views, but even with all that, it's a plot that captures the imagination, taking the reader on a journey with unexpected twists and turns, then suddenly everything ramps up a notch and things begin to fall into place. It's a tense, well crafted read which kept me intrigued throughout, quite often thinking I'd worked it out, only for Jewell to throw a spanner in the works and change direction. Is Owen as guilty as it first seemed, are people too quick to make a judgement about someone they don't really know anything about just because they seem a bit odd. Can Cate really trust her husband Roan and what is the terrible secret that Saffyre keeps hidden? You will need to read it to find out.

I'd like to thank Random House UK Cornerstone and Netgalley for the approval, I will post my review on Goodreads now and Amazon on publication day.

This is a brilliant psychological thriller that really makes you think.
We start to learn about Cate, Roan and their children and also about Saffyre from chapters from their perspective.
Saffyre is being treated by psychotherapist Roan but when he tells her the sessions have finished, she can’t let go.
She starts to follow him and watch his house at night.
When she disappears on Valentine’s night an investigation is carried out on Roan’s street.
He’s oblivious to her following him but as the story unravels we learn that someone knew she was sleeping in the derelict house opposite Roan’s before she disappeared.
Owen who lives on the same street with his aunt is seen as an odd character and is soon under suspicion for Saffyre’s disappearance - but will the Police believe he’s innocent?
This is a great read that has lots of different elements that really make you think.
Thanks to Penguin Random House UK and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest, independent review.

"A story of secrets and injustices, and of how we look in the wrong places for the bad people while the real predators walk among us in plain sight."

Saffyre Maddox is missing. She disappeared on Valentine's night opposite the home of Owen Pick. Owen is invisible to those around him: 30-something year old, never had a girlfriend, no friends.

But the house Saffyre disappeared in front of is the home of her former psychologist, his wife and their two teenaged children. Something terrible happened to Saffyre when she was ten. The psychologist was supposed to cure her, but didn't. She hides, learning his secrets, invisible in the shadows.

The novel is exciting and fast paced, with a sensitively handled story of abuse and rape. We learn that one of the characters, Owen, is incel (involuntary celibate), and this was displayed in a fascinatingly creepy way.

I would say this story is more of a psychological drama, rather than a psychological thriller, with a lot of the characters having some weird aspects of their personalities. This lead to me putting most characters in the frame for Saffrye's disappearance! The story is told through three characters' POVs, which helps the reader get to know them further, and only adds to the confusion as to who is responsible. I love the lonely, tormented, but strong, character of Saffrye.

The book is very thought provoking, with lots of tension, shocks and suspense.

A great book, thanks netgalley and thanks lisa Jewell for this wonderful thriller.
One of the main characters is Saffyre Maddox whose life has not been easy at, and had her childhood stolen by older boy at an early age, and has grown up to hate and self harm.
Another character is Owen a gentle and reserved man, whose days seem to go from bad to worse and then ends up in prison for a crime he did not commit.
Really enjoyed this book, here’s to the next one please.