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Attention attention I have still not met a Sarah Pekkanen book I haven’t LOVED! She knows exactly how to grab my attention and not let go until the entire book has consumed me! This one was no different AND had one of my favorite attributes included…a creepy kid! 😂 Scary kids freak me out and this book included a child named Rose. In this book we learn that Rose has witnessed her Nanny plunge out of upstairs window. What follows is Roses odd behavior which includes not speaking to anyone and collecting sharp objects. 👀 This is where we meet Stella, a child advocate to help determine Rose’s future and best interests. Shortly after the tragic incident, Rose’s parents file for divorce. Stella must determine which parent is better to love with. Shortly after her first visit to the house she realizes there is not one ounce of glass in the house. But why?

Ok I don’t want to tell you more but I will leave you with this….you need to read this one! I LOVED that I found myself flip flopping the entire book on who did what and why and how and when 😂 Those are my favorite types of books! This simply kept me on the edge of my seat and kept was extremely suspenseful. I found myself having a sense of dread the entire book and the ending felt very ominous! I read this one with the #sleuthcrew and it was SO hard to stop each day at the stopping point! This one comes out in August and you’ll definitely want this one on your radar!

This book was a page-turner and it kept me engaged but I kept waiting for the big twist or the big moment that kind of took the book to the next level and it never happened. Enjoyable enough but wish it took it up a couple notches. Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this ARC!

One of the best thrillers I've read so far in 2024! House of Glass was equal parts creepy and intriguing! I was tossing and turning trying to figure out what was really going on with this eerie mansion and suspicious family.

Stella's services as a Best Interest Lawyer are required for the contentious divorce between Beth and Ian while they're fighting for custody of their daughter. The family was traumatized after their nanny fell (or was pushed?) from their house and died. Everyone was under suspicion but the case went cold, leaving only a broken up family and the daughter losing her ability to speak due to the trauma.

As Stella slowly uncovers the secrets the family is hiding, she can't deny there's a trickle of evil woven throughout the house and Rose may be the source. When similar events start happening to her that mirror the nanny's last few days, she starts to wonder if she may be in danger too.

Sarah Pekkanen did a phenomenal job turning a seemingly straightforward case into a hairs standing up on the back of your neck thriller. Each person involved had reason to be a suspect and I was kept guessing until the end!

Over the past several years, Sarah Pekkanen has really proven herself to be a top notch thriller writer. Her upcoming novel, House of Glass, is further proof. This was such a spooky and chilling story from beginning to end.

Stella is a strong lead character and she has quite a challenge ahead of her when dealing with the Barclay family and the child at the center of their tumult. She's also dealing with her own demons and trying to find out the truth about her mother's untimely passing. With an intimidating and unreliable child witness and strange things happening at every turn, you will be on the edge of your seat, if you're not already jumping out of it. I was not able to guess who the real killer was and I know you'll be surprised too!

Side note: I love that this novel takes place in DC and the Maryland suburbs. So easy to picture everything.

Be on the lookout for this one in early August and prepare to look over your shoulder at all times...

(Trigger warnings below.)

Movie casting suggestions:
Stella: Alexandra Daddario
Charles: Mark Harmon
Beth: Bryce Dallas Howard
Ian: Chad Michael Murray
Harriet: Tyne Daly
Detective Garcia: Aubrey Plaza
Ashley: Madisyn Shipman
Tina (in flashbacks): Isabela Merced
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TW: death of parents, addiction (Stella's mother in flashbacks)

This book was a page turner! Make sure you have some time to read when you start this one because you are not going to want to put it down! The entire time I was reading this, I seriously thought I knew what was going to happen, but once again I was wrong! My heart was pounding almost the entire time I was reading it. I was immersed with a tense feeling from the start and the feeling grew more intense as the story exploded into its ending. I loved the main character, and felt for what she was going through in her own life as she was trying to do a difficult job. Overall I highly recommend this read!!

4.5 stars

Stella has a job to do, and it is to help determine which parent of nine-year-old Nina, should have primary custody following their divorce. Oh, did I mention the parents are divorcing after the live in Nanny mysteriously died at their house. And the Nanny was pregnant with the father’s baby. Oh, and Nina is so traumatized by the whole situation she is secretly collecting sharp objects and is completely unable to speak.

This thriller pulled me right out of a reading slump. Nina totally gave me the creeps and had me completely on edge, not to mention the creepy setting of the old, dark, huge home. I enjoyed the pacing this story had. The author did a good job of building up the mystery of what really transpired, and just made me more and more anxious about who killed the Nanny. The resolution was fantastic for me, I really didn’t see the ending coming and really enjoyed how it played out. The only thing keeping this from a perfect 5⭐️ for me was some of the subplots. While I enjoyed knowing Stella’s past and how it formed her, I think the story could have done without some of how that background plays out. But that’s just me being a little nit-picky.

4.5 stars
This book follows Stella, a Best Interest Attorney; who is assigned a case regarding a young girl whose parents are going through a divorce. Stella is asked to determine which parent deserves sole custody of their daughter, Rose, after a tragedy; and affair, occurs in their home.
This book had me hooked from the get go. Perfect pace, great writing and lots of minor stories in the background that kept you on your toes. Another awesome storyline by Sarah Pekkanen!

This is my first book that I have read just by Sarah Pekkanen. I have read and loved her colab books with Greer Hendricks which is why I chose this book to read. It was a good book, I enjoyed the story and journey the book took me on. What I didn't enjoy was the ending, the actually ending of the book/story was good, but the last 3 chapters, "a month later".... Like, what was the point? Didn't really add anything to the story and just felt forced. Actually feel like it took away from the entire book and gives me pause about reading future book just by Sarah.

3.5 stars rounded down.
House of Glass was a lot slowly than I imagined, and yet still gripping and mysterious enough to keep me reading-
Up until the last 10% or so, where the ending was ruined for me because I truly thought the "villain" would have been someone much more horrifying that who it was.
I loved the unreliable characters and not trusting anyone. I loved the manipulation, but I think it could have been executed better.
It's definitely a good novel if you're not a seasoned thriller reader.

I have loved the author's previous works, so I had high expectations for this one - and I am happy to report that I was not disappointed. This book is set to be published on August 6, 2024, and I highly recommend adding it to your TBR list.

From the moment I started reading, I was immediately engrossed in the story. The author has a way of captivating her readers from the very first page and keeping them hooked until the end. She skillfully weaves a complex and multilayered plot full of twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the end. Even when you're confident you've figured it out, a tiny seed of uncertainty always makes you question if you're right!

The characters in this book are well-developed, with each playing an integral role in the storyline. I became emotionally invested in their journeys and tried to figure out who 'did it.'

I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a suspenseful storyline! 4.5 ish stars!

I always enjoy this authors work. The chapters are short and page turners. It was fun trying to figure out what happened at the Barclay home and what is going on with young Rose. It definitely takes on a spin
or two not only with the Barclays but also in Stellas personal life and what happened with her when her mother died. Highly recommend for psychological thriller readers. Thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for the ARC

I jumped at the chance to read a new Sarah Pekkanen book. It was a perfect read for the beach. Young Rose, a child prodigy and the only child of Ian and Beth Barclay, has witnessed a terrible event in her own home. The nanny has crashed through a third floor window and died in the backyard. The parents are going through a contentious divorce and an attorney has been appointed for Rose to determine which parent (or maybe grandma who also lives with them) should have primary custody. But Rose has gone mute, presumably from the trauma and Stella, Rose’s attorney, is finding the family to be uncooperative and hostile. Are they protecting Rose? Did she do it? There is no end to the money the Barclays have access to so setting up roadblocks isn’t a problem.

The book is well layered and nuanced for the most part. It’s set in the suburbs of Washington DC (my home) so good on Stella for making it into the city and back without ever hitting construction, accidents and traffic. She and her ex are going through a friendly divorce, though she wishes it didn’t have to be that way. Of course she meets someone new before the book ends. More detail to editing would have produced an even better book. That said, it was a perfect beach read.

*Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc copy in exchange for an honest review.*

I haven't read a lot of this author's work, but they are highly recommended in the thriller/mystery community so I knew I needed to check this book out. The blurb was so interesting and the cover really caught my eye.

I actually really enjoyed this. When everyone was convinced of who was guilty, I knew that meant it wasn't them, but I couldn't figure out why someone else would kill that poor girl. The author/characters did a great job of making me question if the little girl could have been guilty.

I was so invested in this story. I loved how Stella was always a huge advocate for Rose, even when she wasn't sure if Rose did something bad. She always wanted to make sure she was safe. I didn't really like Rose's mom. She felt absent and uninterested almost.

This was kind of a slow burn suspense novel as it takes a while for much action to really happen. However, it still managed to hold my attention even in the slower bits. I think having Rose at the forefront of everything made the book, overall, feel more eerie.

🔍 Whodunnit
🔍 Domestic suspense
🔍 Eerie
🔍 Slow burn

We also got a side plot for Stella and her past/life. She uncovered some stuff about her past and her mother's that she previously didn't want to know. I think Rose's case inspired her to get answers.

I choked with how fast I inhaled this novel. Love the author in general and I was in such a reading slump.
This novel is a psychological thriller that keeps you on your toes
whats real
whats imaginary
who can you trust
who should you fear
who dun it..

becuase you will never see it coming ..

but also how expensive could that have been to change the house of glass!

10/10 reccomend

I received this arc from netgalley. So much potential for this one. First, I always rate books based on how mind blown I am and rocked by the twists. Not by technical or writing abilities. Did I want to keep reading this? Yes. Was I disappointed? Yes. I was just waiting for the twists and well, nothing jumped at me. It all was just as I had suspected. There are a few different story lines/mysteries happening but nothing left me shocked. Still believe it is a good read, just not one for shock factor.

Kudos! I'm discovering a newfound appreciation for her solo works, distinct from her collaborations. This latest one kept me glued to the pages with its captivating narrative and the subtle undertones of menace. The abundance of red herrings had me convinced we were on the verge of a major revelation akin to 'The Push,' leading me to suspect the daughter. Brilliant! I relish when stories take unexpected turns, leaving readers guessing despite the breadcrumbs scattered throughout. The ensemble cast was superb, each character shrouded in ambiguity, keeping me on my toes. The protagonist, in particular, resonated with me, seamlessly weaving into the intricate dynamics of the family. Overall, a stellar slow-burn thriller.

Loved reading House of Glass! Stella is a "best interest attorney" commissioned to study the life of a 9 year old Rose, who's parents are divorcing following the mysterious death of Tina, her nanny. We learn throughout the book about Rose's dad, Ian, and his affair with Tina. We learn about Rose's grandmother, who is acting as her homeschool teacher. Paralleling this story is a thread about the trauma in Stella's own childhood, and the father figure that has been a mentor to Stella since the trauma occurred.

This book has some interesting twists and turns, and ultimately, a surprising and satisfying ending. It's a quite compelling story, and I read it in record time. I'd love to see House of Glass made into a movie!

Thanks to NetGalley for allowing me to read and review House of Glass.

House of glass was a psychological thriller about an attorney who must decide the best living situation for a nine year old girl who's parents are divorcing and fighting for sole custody. A nanny has fallen to her death out a window at the Barclay's residence where the 9 year old "Rose" lives. Stella is the attorney who speaks on the child's behalf during the custody battle after the judge is at and impasse. Stella has to work with Rose to gain trust so she can figure out placement. The problem is, Rose has stopped speaking due to the trama from the nanny falling out the window. Stella finds herself reliving her own trama as a girl and facing the truth about her parents deaths. The book has a lot of plot twists and keeps you guessing until the very end. I kept going back and fourth trying to decide who could be trusted with Rose and, if Rose was the one who was causing all the issues. It was a page turner learning about the past of both Rose and Stella.
Thanks NetGalley and St Martins Press for the early preview. I can't wait to recommend this book to friends.

"House of Glass" had good potential. The main aspects of a dead nanny, a divorce proceeding , and the child with traumatic mutism would have been a wonderful story all on it's own. There was an addition of a subplot that seemed unnecessary and slowed down the overall pace of the book. There was a lot of lingering on unimportant details that did not seems to serve a purpose in moving the plot along.
I was intrigued by the "why" surrounding the "plastic house"....why has all of the glass from the mansion been removed?
I was most gripped by the author's ability to create tension and suspense when the grandmother realizes that the best interest attorney has figured out what has place in the Barclay home. At this point the tension builds nicely and the action picks up considerably.
The conclusion of the book was not all tidy like one my think but pretty close.
Rounding up to a solid 3 star read.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC.

Thank you NetGalley for giving me the chance to read this book ahead of time in exchange for a review. It didn't disappoint! Must read!!