I went into this book ready to love it, and I'm afraid I just didn't. Sarah has purchased the "murder house" after 40 years of sitting empty, hoping to renovate and sell it for plenty of $--but the house doesn't seem to want to be renovated. Strange things keep happening, and no one wants to work there. She is also a therapist who very clearly has lots of her own problems. She and her husband have serious tension between them. She's of course also an alcoholic, which just feels like the go to issue for female thriller characters to have. In general, I just didn't quite ever get into the groove of this book. That said, I'd try another one of this authors books in the future.

Man, this one got me. I was genuinely scared reading this book - which never happens to me. I did not see the ending coming at all. I really enjoyed the twist and turns of this book and would highly recommend it to others. Looking forward to the Author’s next book.

What a debut! The cover is also absolutely gorgeous! This book is creepy and messed with my mind. The protagonist is one that you hate to love or love to hate? Not sure which as I was reading. To me this book had touches of horror to it. The plot kept me intrigued the entire time. I cannot wait to see what Lisa Matlin comes up with next!!

I really tried to like this book, but it just wasn't for me. The storyline was repetitive, and I just wanted it to move on. The idea of it was interesting, but it couldn't hold my attention for long. At times, it could be humorous, but overall, I didn't connect with the book. That being said, I think there will be other readers that really do enjoy the book. Find out for yourself.

I gave it three out of five stars. I was given this book for my honest opinion.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this title.

This was an atmospheric psychological thriller with a touch of horror. A murder house and a woman unraveling can't turn out well.....Not to mention all the secrets she is hiding and a marriage on the rocks. Put all this together,and you're in for a twisty tale where you are kept guessing where things are going. A good solid debut. I'll be looking for more from this author.

(Spoiler if you want to go in knowing as little as possible) I like a thriller that doesn’t tie up everything at the end. Feels more authentic. I had a good time with this one and will happily recommend it it others. The author’s note at the end was especially great and I wish her all the best for the future and will pick up her next book if that is what she chooses to do.. Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for access to an advanced copy.

Sarah Slade just bought a murder house so that they can renovate and flip it. Who does that? A therapist and self-help guru that's who. She thought that this would be fun and help bring her and her husband back together. Well, hold your thoughts on that as this is an interesting tale and it will grip your almost from the moment you open the book.

I felt the protagonist's anxiety the entire time I was reading this book. It was a great read for spooky season and kept you second guessing your predictions for the ending. One of the better unreliable narrator stories I've read and I wanted more of it.

A really satisfying mystery with twists and turns you don’t see coming! It’s creepy, fast paced, and suspenseful so you can’t help but want to read just one more chapter til the end!

Every time I thought I had this figured out, I discovered I didn't. I have a deep appreciation for that as one who can usually see what's coming! A great debut novel - suspenseful, mysterious, and enjoyable. I didn't find the characters particularly likable, but that contributed to the story. An overall worthwhile read!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this book.

Sarah Slade is an influencer. She and her husband appear to have the perfect life when they move into a "murder house" intending to restore it. However, it seems the house doesn't want them there...

I enjoyed reading this book, but I found that it didn't stick with me. When I sat down to do my review, it took me looking the book up to even remember it. Still, it's a quick read,. I will say if you're looking for a book that is twisty and will keep you guessing the whole time, this probably isn't it.

I loved this book! It was a real thriller that had me guessing until the end. Stunning cover and creepy story! Perfectly executed!

I really wanted to like this book, but I could never get into the story. A social media influencer, Sarah, and her husband purchase a house with a haunted past. Sarah plans to document their renovations of the house on her social media page for her many followers. However, things don’t go as planned and Sarah’s secretive past starts to surface. The premise of the story sucked me in, but I felt let down in the end.

Good book. Never would have predicted the ending. This author will be going places. Not normally a fan of this type of book but it kept me interested throughout the entire book

I don’t have the words to described this book. It is intriguing and kept my interest. I wasn’t quite sure what was going to happen next. The whole situation I found bizarre. I need to read this again and recommend others give it a shot.

If there's a book with a haunted house in it- sign, me. up. This book drew me in immediately and definitely had me reading as fast as my eyes would allow me. Now I'm not a big fan of the social media influencer type stories but this one was perfect for me. I would 100% be invested in someone renovating a house with a horrific past. There was a lot to unpack in Sara's life, the house's history, and the people who resided in this town, but I enjoyed every second of it. There were some parts of the story that I enjoyed more than others and I definitely didn't trust a single character, but I wasn't a huge fan of the ending. It kind of took me away from everything that I had learned. Definitely a debut well done!

I really enjoyed this. The story kept my attention and I really liked the cover art. I liked the premise and the Murder house. It kept you guessing if it was really haunted or in her head.

Sarah Slade is one of those characters you love to hate. She's a therapist, best-selling self help author, and social media influencer who will do just about anything for a like. Including purchase a house that was the scene of a murder/suicide 40 years ago and sleep in the room with the bloodstained floorboards. She's got lots of secrets, but so does the Murder House. It's Sarah vs. the Murder House, and there can only be one winner.

Loved the Australian setting with lots of details about cockatoos and kangaroos as just part of the normal neighborhood landscape. Sarah's cat Reaper was one of the best characters, too. Could tell this is a first novel, but I would check out a future book from this author.

**Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publisher for early access to this book.***

This one didn't capture my attention like I had hoped it would. It was fairly predictable ending, with some twists and turns thrown in. However, it was a quick fun, read! Thanks for this ARC from NetGalley and the author/publisher.

Thank you to the author, publisher and @NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I just wanted to scream ‘DO SOMETHING NEW’ and the scary attic story is so overdone in every way. I hated Sarah. I hated her husband. I hated that I kept reading.

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