The House of Glass is full of tension and twists. It's eerie and uncomfortable. The story had me guessing until the very end. Stella works to determine which parent should have custody of Rose, but there are many factors to consider. This case also hits close to home and awakens painful past memories. I really enjoy Sarah Pekkanen's writing and she will continue to be an auto buy author for me. .

This was a super solid thriller! I really enjoyed the role of the best interest attorney, as I felt like that was something I hadn’t encountered in a book before. I also loved how creepy the house was, almost a character itself.

I have read and enjoyed a number of books written by Sarah Pekkanen, so I was excited to dive into House of Glass. I was drawn in immediately and when I was done, I even went back and listened to the last hour and a half of the audiobook again because so much happened! Author Pekkanen crafted an an excellent ride full of interesting characters with plenty of dysfunctional family dynamics and secrets and so much misdirection, and I absolutely loved it!

I really liked this one, can’t give it a full 5 stars because I was able to figure out the ending but the lead up was incredibly intense and nail biting. Definitely would recommend!

A thriller full of twist and turns with an ending, I didn’t see coming! I didn’t want it to be over because I was enjoying it so much. If you like The Push, you will enjoy this book. Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

A perfect thriller for fans of THE PUSH, Sarah Pekkanen’s new novel revolves around the death of a nanny, the family dealing with the aftermath, and Stella, a guardian ad litem (best interest attorney) tasked with figuring out the best custody situation for Rose, the highly intelligent and emotional child who was one of the last to see her nanny alive. In order to figure out what’s best for Rose, Stella may just have to figure out whether this was foul play or just a terrible accident while navigating a household full of untrustworthy characters, including Rose herself. This one had some twists and turns I didn’t see coming. 3.5/5 stars.

Pub Date: 8/6/24
Review Published: 9/15/24
eARC received from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

I was immediately sucked into the world the author created and was especially intrigued by Rose, who saw her nanny fall to her death. This had so many creepy and unsettling vibes, there was something off about the Barclays house and I was desperate to know what exactly was wrong. ​Stella was the kind of heroine I could root for in a thriller, she was actually pretty sensible and didn’t make too many crazy decisions that had me shaking my head. The story was engaging enough on its own and it still kept me on my toes without a bunch of major reveals. Overall another solid read from the author for me.

Amazing book! A thriller with twists and turns and an ending that I did not see coming. A traumatized young girl is assigned an advocate to determine which parent she should live with in the future as the parents are in the midst of a divorce after an affair and the devastating death of their child’s nanny from a fall from the attic of the home where they all reside. But things are not always as they seem.

I don’t know why I’ve never read a book by Sarah Pekkanen but I have clearly been missing out! To say she’s an excellent writer is an understatement! Random but I noticed she likes the word palpable, a lot 😜 I think she used it 5+ times where I don’t think I’ve ever used it in my small little vocabulary. She’s very descriptive in her writing which I loved & is great with her twists, I think I changed my mind on who was responsible for the nanny’s death at least 10 times. Also some very unexpected things that presented itself towards the end, very clever! This was a great read, Pekkanen had me hooked from the very beginning 😍

Thank you to the publisher St Martins Press (you always seem to have the best books), and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC!

This book was a good read. It was creepy with the child view and a thriller in one. The one thing I wasn’t a fan of was tying in her own life to this as it made it harder for me to understand and imagine what was happening. I could’ve done without that.

This isn’t the first book by this author but I’d recommend.

Thank you St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the eARC of House of Glass! All opinions are my own.

I have been a fan of Sarah Pekkanen for a long time so I had high hopes for House of Glass and it definitely delivered! Pekkanen expertly creates a creepy atmosphere with a child in the center of it. My only complaint is that I don't think the narrator's dive into her own story was necessary. I understand it helped set up her relationship with Rose, but I don't think the book needed her own realizations about what happened to her mom. That being said, overall, I really liked this thriller and it is perfect for the fall season!

House of Glass is probably one of my favorite books that I’ve read this year. I thought I knew where the story was going, but I was totally wrong. The way the author sets the story out it builds a creeping sense of dread. I read this very fast because I could not wait to find out what happened. You should definitely put this on your TBR!

I have mixed feelings about Pekkanen’s latest novel. It fell slightly short of my expectations.

Things I loved:
The premise - The description hooked me! I was invested in Stella’s mission and dedication to Rose
The writing style - It’s engaging and easy to follow
The cover - I love the colors of the cover and think the image added to the overall ominous vibes of the book

Things I struggled with:
The pacing - The first half was a good pace, but the latter half felt repetitive
Too much fluff - The story might have flowed better with some descriptions cut down. The subplot of Stella’s past felt like a distraction from the central mystery

While this was not my favorite of Pekkanen's novels, I will happily read what she writes next.

Stella is a Best Interest Attorney (A lawyer appointed by the court to represent a child's best interests in family law cases, such as divorce or custody. A BIA's responsibilities include investigating the child's life, speaking with witnesses, and recommending a custodial arrangement to the court). When she’s asked to take on a younger child than usual, she only does so because it’s a favor for a friend. At the time she’s leery, and that feeling progresses the more time Stella spends with the Barclay family. Rose is only 9, but after a devastating event, she’s gone mute. Is there a way to reach her? The case also brings up Stella’s own traumatic childhood and she’s finally ready to investigate that as well as trying to come up with the best course of action for Rose, the only issue Stella sees is that Rose is looking more and more like a suspect instead of trauma victim. Will Stella be able to solve both cases before she becomes the next victim of the Barclay family? Pekkanen knows how to write a story that keeps you on edge throughout and the pages turning well into the night! Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for an ARC of this book.

Many thanks to Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for this arc. I received this book in exchange for my honest review. My thoughts are entirely my own.

Stella is lawyer that specializes in child cases when parents get divorced and they need help figuring out custody. Stella starts to realize that something isn’t right in the house. Stella sees Rose the daughter acting strange and stealing sharp objects and she believes that Rose may have killed her nanny that was having an affair with Ian the father. Also Stella is looking into her mother’s death and if someone caused it. Stella decides to trick the family after discovering that they were reading their notes and protecting Rose. Stella discovers that the grandmother was the one who killed the nanny in order to save her family and the life that she had built. Rose trusts Stella and Stella helps her to escape and Rose decides to scream at her grandmother and point at her since she was unable to speak after her nanny’s death. Rose starts talking again and her parents ban together to help her. Stella learns the truth of her parents deaths and she forgives the man that helped her after high school who has been like a second father to her. This book was very interesting and I am so glad I got it in my BOTM subscription.

House of Glass follows Stella, a best-interest attorny who works with Rose, a troubled young girl who is mute due to a traumatic experience involving the suspicious death of her nanny.

The story follows the investigation that Stella takes into who possibly killed the nanny, and what would be the best course of action for Rose in regards to custody and visitation. However, this case hits a little too close to home for Stella and leads to her uncovering information about her past that she never expected to find.

I'll be honest, I wasn't wow-ed by House of Glass. It sounded like an original concept but at it's core its core, it was too similar to other books involving investigating a suspicious death. They all seem to follow the same general plot lines.

If you don't mind plot lines being familiar, then this is a great story for you to pick up! It was an interesting story but it wasn't my cup of tea.

This was an entertaining thriller full of suspense and a family that you can’t trust.

A nanny has fallen to her death. Mom and dad are fighting and getting a divorce and their nine-year-old daughter, Rose, has become mute since the death. Stella is assigned as Rose’s advocate during her parents’ custody battle. As Stella spends more time with the family, she learns what really happened to nanny and why Rose doesn’t speak.

This was a solid thriller. The suspense was there but the pacing was a little off. There were times when I couldn’t put the book down and then there were parts that dragged. I loved that all characters were unreliable and suspects. I thought the element of rose being mute interesting and unique, and I enjoyed the ending.

I devoured this book in a few sittings. It was truly one of the best thrillers I have read this year. It had suspense and the characters were well thought out. I am quickly becoming a huge fan of Pekkanen. If an author can consume you like this, it is a great read!

I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

The short, face-paced chapters kept me interested in finding out what was happening. I enjoyed how everything unfolded, and how the novel was written so that I did not trust anyone. However, the novel seemed to wrap up very quickly. I kind of wish there was more about Stella and Charles.

Stella is an interest attorney, assigned to 9 year old Rose, whose parents are going through a divorce. The nanny recently died in the home as well and Stella is acting in the best interest of Rose to provide a recommendation to the courts.

This is a slow burn, bingeable, popcorn kind of thriller. This features a rich family with secrets. Some parts do read a bit more predictable to me and when one description was put out there about a character, I guessed the big twist, but, it was still interesting to see how we got there. The house itself is highly atmospheric and reads like its own character. A few parts did seem overly dramatic and you really had to suspend reality to believe, but it was still highly entertaining!

Recommend if you enjoy:
▫️Popcorn mysteries
▫️Psychological thrillers
▫️Unlikable characters
▫️Rich people behaving badly