Lisa Jewell has written another suspenseful page-turner told from multiple points of view, leaving the reader guessing about who is telling the truth when a teenage girl goes missing. A story full of twists and turns that I couldn’t put down until the last stunning paragraph.

ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Yet another amazing book By Lisa Jewell.

Once I started this book I couldn’t stop reading, it was so intense. There were so many twists and turns, you think you have it figured out, and then something else happens.

This is a must read for sure.

This mystery/thriller is told from 3 perspectives: Cate, a mom of two teenagers with a shaky marriage to a husband she suspects of cheating on her; Saffyre, a teenage girl who was a patient of Cate’s husband and becomes a bit obsessed with him; and Owen, Cate’s slightly creepy across the way neighborhood. All their lives intersect in ways I won’t spoil but which involve sexual assaults and a missing woman. At moments this book felt slightly derivative of Lisa Jewell’s earlier book “Watching You,” but it was quite the page turner with lots of twists and turns.

Okay don't throw tomatoes at me, but Invisible Girl just didn't grab my attention. It was a rather slow build and I didn't find myself looking forward to diving into the pages. While I don't mind despicable characters I found all the men appalling. I think the author developed them this way to throw us off the trail and I will say that part worked.

This story was a slow burn, so sit back and let it unfold. Once you get into this story, you won't be able to put it down. Saffyre, a 17 year old girl goes missing. She has some emotional issues, having been in therapy for three years with Roan Four. She is upset that he discharged her and has taken to observing him at night, some might even call it stalking. She is the "invisible girl". Owen Pick, lives across the street from the Fours. He is a socially awkward teacher, who has been accused of misconduct. When several young women in the neighbourhood are sexually assaulted, then Saffyre goes missing, Owen is the main suspect. There are several other suspects and the story unfolds with the reader learning what has led up to the disappearance.

The story is told from three POVs, Saffyre, Owen and Cate. Most of the characters were flawed. Roan Four is a child psychologist, who spends most of his time working and doesn’t interact much with his family. He is also having an affair. Cate and Roan have two teenagers living at home, one is spoiled and unlikable, the other has lots of secrets. Owen Pick is a character who has been targeted, but instead of fighting back, he retreats and gets himself into more trouble. How often is a person judged by their appearance, or their awkward social skills? We should all know by now that crimes are sometimes committed by people hiding in plain sight, not always the most obvious. There was a lot going on in this story, a few other mysteries to figure out and some unexpected twists that kept me turning the pages. This was an enjoyable story that dealt with discrimination, fear, self-doubt and redemption

<b>The Short of It:</b>

There are a few side stories going on which normally distract me but they came together very nicely here.

<b>The Rest of It:</b>

The “Invisible Girl” in the title is not necessarily the main character of this novel which is interesting in and of itself. Saffyre Maddox is seeking treatment for self-harm. Her therapist, Roan Fours has been very good for her but after three years, he’s ready to cut her loose, feeling that she’s addressed her main reason for therapy. But Saffyre’s real reason is the abuse she suffered as a young child and she hasn’t even gotten to that part yet. Feeling abandoned, she becomes slightly obsessed with Roan and follows him around only to discover that he is hiding something from his family.

Owen Pick, is a neighbor across the street from Roan Fours. He lives with his aunt at the age of thirty and doesn’t know how to act around women. His awkwardness has caused numerous issues, including a workplace harassment case at the college he has been suspended from. His accidental interaction with Saffyre becomes a problem when she goes missing.

There are basically three main players in this story: Saffyre, Owen, and Roan. Other characters add to the complexity of what is going on, but don’t play major roles in what goes down. Jewell handles this quite well. I mean, no one seems “extra” just for the sake of being there. They all serve a purpose to propel the story forward in some way.

I’ve heard some say that there is a lot going on in this story. This is true but I felt that it was deftly navigated and had just the right pace for me to keep picking it up. Plus, Jewell is very good at characterization. I cared about these characters and wanted them to be okay, except for the ones who didn’t deserve it of course.

Overall, a solid read with a nicely wrapped up ending.

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I enjoyed this, but it was nothing that was memorable. It read like a typical thriller and the shock factor was pretty low. I did enjoy the plot elements--the "twists" were interesting, but not "twisty" enough to make this one stand out. I will try another of her novels in the future because I know she is beloved by many!

3.5/5

I love Lisa Jewell and I was so excited to read this newest installment. The book is told from three points of view. Cate and her family have moved into a new neighborhood while their house is restored. Reports of assaults start to show up in the papers and it puts everyone on edge. Owen is a 33 year old man who lives with his aunt who does not hide her dislike for her nephew. He has never had a girlfriend and is a bit socially awkward. Saffyre is a girl who lives with her uncle. She suffered trauma as a 10 year old and receives years of therapy from Cate’shusband Roan. He never uncovers the truth about her trauma and discharged her from therapy after three years. The story takes a long time to develop and I had a hard time reading Cate’s part of the story because as a reader I wanted to yell at her to wake up. However, once the story really gets going, it is full of twists and turns which are classic Jewell style. Thank you Atria Books for my advanced copy of this book.

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Although Lisa Jewell’s sixteen novels have sold over 2 million copies across the English speaking world, it was my first time to read one of her books. Invisible Girl is a real page turner. I stayed up much later than I realized because I had to keep reading even when the tale turned creepy because I wanted to know what was going to happen next. It reminded me to be careful of judging people and making assumptions. We often do not have the entire story and even when someone has made several poor choices that does not mean we know what happened next.

Everyone needs a friend and someone in their corner especially when they feel alone or vulnerable but this story reminds you to be careful who you confide in since the person you trust might not be who you think they are. This story will stay with me as it marinates in my brain for when I might have known sooner what the final twists would have been. A few times, I thought I saw the way it would end but there were more shifts than I imagined in this skillful telling. I expect to see it on the big screen in the near future.

This tale is not an escape like some of the others on this list into a different time but more of a deep dive into the drama of men’s anger. At first, I thought about not finishing it since I have had enough of politics, posturing and madness, but I wanted to see where it went and I am glad I kept reading. It is a masterful weaving of people and their actions in the past and present.

So slow - this one really dragged for me and I found myself uninterested in the characters & how they all connected. Due to other mixed reviews this one was a DNF for me.

Lisa Jewell has another winner on her hands with her latest psychological thriller, Invisible Girl. This one kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish with its many twists and turns and with trying to piece together what has happened to Saffyre, a 17 year old girl who has gone missing. Couple Saffyre's missing person's story with the secrets, lies, and domestic drama of those in the community who are witnesses and/or possible suspects and Invisible Girl is a thrilling read you won't want to put down.

Thank you Netgalley for a copy for a fair and honest review .
Lisa Jewel just keeps getting better, I really loved THE INVISIBLE GIRL is a great read told by many POV. It starts out slow but it grew on me. Very suspenseful .

This one was a slow burn thriller that had me wondering throughout. I had certain expectations, as Lisa Jewell is one of my favourite authors, and I got it all wrong. It ended up wrapping up neatly, and not as twisty as expected, which in itself was an unexpected surprise. This was a completely enjoyable read, although not as thrilling as some of her other reads.

Traveling With T’s Thoughts:

If Lisa Jewell writes it, 9 times out of 10- I’m gonna read it. I have really enjoyed her last few books- especially The Family Upstairs.

Invisible Girl is good, but just not quite up to par of The Family Upstairs (imo).

What I Liked:

The cover! SO perfect!

I liked how the book was divided- hearing from different characters.

And the ending? YES!



Bottom line: For me, sometime this veered into more 3.5 star territory, but there is a lot of good stuff too (plus the ending!)

I was so excited to see a new Lisa Jewel book! I have read her last five books and couldn't wait for the next one. Invisible Girl does not disappoint! Suspense that'll keep you guessing.

This book was hard to put down. Meet Saffyre Maddox, ex patient of Roan Fours. Why is she sneaking around following Roan? Who is Own Pick? Is he just some creepy loner in the neighborhood or could he be the one out assaulting women? Is the Fours marriage a happy one?

Jewel had me feeling terrible for Owen Pick. Nerdy, virgin loner living with his aunt that doesn't want him in her living space. He is confined to his cold bedroom alone. Now he's being accused of sexual harassment from two of his female students, and put on suspension while the school investigates.

Saffyre Maddox seems to be up to no good following her ex psychiatrist around. Hiding out in an abandoned lot by the Fours house. With these characters you would think you would know right away who is behind the assaults happening in the area to young women. Jewel will take you on a ride you were not expecting. Saffyre definitely has some secrets that I was waiting for throughout the story. What's her deal?

I always find myself trying to figure out things before they happen in Jewel's books but usually I am off. I loved all the thrilling suspense that kept me wanting to read more. I just wanted to know who was behind what and if certain characters would be caught. So many secrets. The characters are so well developed and easy to like.

I give this book a 5 out of 5 stars and I can't wait for Jewel's next novel!

Lisa Jewell knows how to write a story! I have read two of her previous works and really enjoyed them, as well as her overall storytelling ability.

This book, like the others, was intriguing and kept me interested throughout. I knew the premise of the plot, and I will say that the creepiness depicted in the portrayal of an incel man (involuntarily celibate) were just as uncomfortable as the way famously dangerous incels have come off in the news, but also brought to life the real prejudices and society can have.

Many trigger warnings for sexual assault and trauma.

Thank you Atria and Netgalley for the gifted copy.

This book was entertaining and twisty, but not super fast paced or unputdownable. I didn't figure it out all the way until the end, which is good, but getting there was a bit slow for me. There were a few twists and turns that I didn't see coming, and the plot was well thought out and well put together.

I wasn't a huge fan of any of the characters, but that was kind of the point for some of them.

I have a few other books by this author on my tbr and I'm excited to read them and to see what she writes next.

Dnf at 38%. I understand the intention to keep the suspense going but I’m getting frustrated by all the dancing around things and not getting to what’s happening. I also wouldn’t have picked this up if I saw it involved a plot line around incels. That’s a pass for me. Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the free review copy.

Lisa Jewell is a must-read author for me. Ever since reading Then She Was Gone (still my favorite), I have actively devoured Jewell's backlist and new releases. Invisible Girl absolutely lived up to my expectations. The story is told from multiple perspectives and Jewell is masterful at developing each one. Invisible Girl explores a variety of topics: how a single man can be seen as suspicious simply because he has the "nerve" to be unusual; the underlying suspicions and betrayals in a seemingly perfect, normal family; the obsessive nature of a young girl who has experienced far to many traumas. The cohesive element in the book is the mystery of what has happened to Saffyre Maddox, a 17 year old girl who has gone missing. Invisible Girl is most definitely one of those "can't put it down" page-turners that keeps you invested and leaves you satisfied at the conclusion,

I enjoy Lisa Jewell's brand of storytelling, however I am simply not in the right headspace to read about rape and child molestation.