House of Glass is a captivating psychological thriller that focuses around family drama. The story is told by the main character Stella Hudson. Stella is assigned as a child advocate attorney for a young child Rose, who has been mute since the recent death of her nanny. Rose’s parents are getting a divorce and it is Stella’s job to determine the custody arrangement.

Observing Rose’s home life, Stella has some questions about the nanny’s death, not wanting to turn her over to live with a murderer. The more she digs into how the nanny died, the more disturbing the story gets and the more invested Stella becomes.
This unique story is well written with creepy vibes, twists and turns and an unexpected plot reveal. 


Thank you to the author @SarahPekkanen as well as to @StMartinsPress and @NetGalley for a free e-ARC. The opinions are mine alone and not biased in any way.

What happened to Tina, the nanny? We have the cheating husband Ian, sus mother Beth, also sus grandmother Harriet who has a seemingly tight relationship with our young, smart, sneaky, trauma induced mute 9 year child Rose. Stella who has her past traumas as well, is tasked to assess Rose on her future wellbeing.

this mystery thriller has me guessing from the beginning, thinking I knew the who from the beginning, but that wasn’t the case in the end. I always say there’s something about thrillers with creepy little kids, and Rose was just that. I’ve read one other book by SP and she knows how to bring the creepy, suspenseful, twisty mystery thrillers! I’ll just say don’t focus on one thing because those twists will catch you off guard!

She brought the thrill factor throughout the story with each character! She definitely left me wanting to continue to reading nonstop! 100% binge worthy!

Stella is a best interest attorney specializing in child custody cases, dedicated to determining the best outcome for the child involved. In her latest case, she is working with Rose, the daughter of Ian and Beth, who are currently undergoing a contentious divorce. The situation is complicated by a recent tragic incident: Tina, the family nanny, fell—or perhaps was pushed—from an upper-story window and died. Tina had been having an affair with Ian, and since the accident, Rose has been rendered mute.

As Stella meets with the family to gather information for her custody recommendation, she uncovers a web of deceit. Everyone seems to be hiding the truth about what really happened to Tina and who was responsible.

Rose’s trauma mirrors Stella's own troubled childhood, a past she has never fully confronted. It’s this personal history that makes Stella exceptionally skilled at her job, but also brings her inner demons to the forefront as she navigates the case.

The convergence of Stella's professional and personal struggles creates a gripping thriller.

I LOVED this book so much! I was so sad when it ended. Sarah Pekkanen is a master of suspense and thrills! The characters are so well written and established in the story. I found myself changing loyalty to each character as they were explored as potential perpetrators of the nanny's death. Rose in particular drew my interest. She is so complex even in her mutism. Stella is so thorough in her investigation. I couldn't believe the twists and turns that I went on through this book. I will defiinitely be reading more from Pekkanen!

I recently read and loved The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, so I was really excited to be approved to read the ARC of House of Glass by Sarah Pekkanen. This book did not disappoint, and I can’t wait to read more of Pekkanen’s books.

Stella takes on the role of guardian ad litem to decide who 9-year-old Rose should live when her parents file for divorce after their nanny falls to her death. The plot keeps you interested and constantly wanting more information. It was hard to put down at times! I tried my hardest to figure out how the nanny fell and what Rose saw that caused her mutism, but with the twists and turns throughout the book, I just couldn’t. I can figure out the twists in books most of the time, so when I can’t I consider it a great story! If you're into mystery and intrigue with twists and turns, definitely pick this book up!
Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for letting me enjoy and review this book.

I couldn't put this one down!!

I found this book to be very unique in a saturated genre. The writing style was easy to understand, but not so simplistic that it felt juvenile. I enjoyed having the dual storylines of the main character's backstory and her current case. There were times that I found the role of Stella to be a little weird, but it didn't detract from the overall story and I attribute it to me not being familiar with the kind of attorney she is supposed to be.

I highly highly recommend this book for any mystery/thriller lovers, especially if you need a book to get you out of a reading slump!!

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of House of Glass!! I’m a huge Pekkanen fan and this one didn’t disappoint.
Rose is selectively mute after the trauma of seeing her nanny die in front of her. Stella is called to the house to be the attorney in Rose’s best interest to see which parent she should go with during their divorce. Rose, the house and the entire family are creepy and nothing is as it seems. Stella’s own personal trauma intertwines in the story to show he she’s able to relate and connect with Rose.

House of Glass is a dark and twisty psychological thriller that centers around the mysterious death of a nanny and the impact of this death on Rose, the young child she was caring for.

The story is told from the perspective of Stella Hudson, an attorney who has been assigned to Rose’s case. Rose’s parents are getting divorced and it’s Stella’s job to determine what the custody arrangement should be. Rose has been mute since the nanny’s death, which makes the case all the more challenging, and Stella realizes just how unusual this case is when she observes Rose picking up a dagger-like shard of glass off the sidewalk and hiding it in her pocket. Stella can’t fathom why Rose would want such a thing and it really kicks her investigation up a notch as she tries to figure out what is going on in Rose’s home life. Since the nanny’s murder remains unsolved, Stella feels like it’s her job to make sure she isn’t potentially assigning custody of this child over to a murderer. The more Stella observes this family and digs into what really happened to the nanny, the more disturbing and downright chilling the story gets.

I love a good psychological thriller especially when there’s family drama as well. I was hooked from the moment Rose reached for the shard of glass and when Stella goes to Rose’s house and sees that there is no glass whatsoever in the entire house. 😱

Pekkanen’s writing is fantastic, with vivid descriptions that deliver the creepiest of vibes at times. There are also plenty of twists and turns that kept me guessing what really happened all the way to the end and Stella is battling some personal demons of her own that really help to flesh out her character and add additional layers to the story.

I like my psychological thrillers twisted and complex and THE GLASS HOUSE by Sarah Pekkanen is all of that. There’s a lot going on in this book with dual mysteries to solve and it all kept me turning the pages. I alternated between the print and audio versions of this book and both delivered a gripping reading experience.

Stella Hudson is a best interest attorney assigned to evaluate a client whose parents are in the midst of a contentious divorce and custody dispute. The child, Rose Barclay, is 9-years-old and suffering from traumatic mutism after her young nanny died from a mysterious fall through her bedroom window. Stella’s first visit to the Barclay home reveals something bizarre - all the glass has been removed from the home and replaced with plastic or plexiglas. She also notices that Rose has a penchant for pocketing and hiding sharp objects. Stella soon begins to wonder if Rose could be capable of murder.

Stella has her own personal mystery to solve. Orphaned after losing both parents as a child, Stella is searching for answers about her mother’s death. As each piece of information is slowly revealed, Stella discovers that her own life holds many secrets and deceptions.

Both storylines play out simultaneously keeping the reader engaged and wondering what the next twist will reveal. Laura Benanti’s narration is smooth as silk with many layers as the tension builds. This is a taut thriller that will keep you guessing until the final page.

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press, and Macmillan Audio for the advance copy in exchange for my unbiased review.

I received a DIGITAL Advance Reader Copy of this book from #NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed this but it wasn't my favorite. It might end up being one of those books that I end up forgetting about but I did enjoy it while reading it.

If you like reading thrillers with creepy kids in it then this is definitely for you. You spend the entire book wondering what the deal is with Rose and her family. Her family and home will definitely give you the creeps.

I was also a big fan of how this book ended with no cliffhangers or anything. Every plot point seems to be wrapped perfectly.

3.5 stars rounded up

Childhood trauma is inevitable, though its impact varies for each individual. Stella Hudson's trauma, stemming from losing her mother to drug addiction, has led her to a career as an attorney specializing in child advocacy. Her latest case involves nine-year-old Rose Barclay. Rose's parents, Ian and Beth, are in the midst of a divorce, and Stella has been called in to determine Rose's final custody. Both parents have agreed to abide by Stella's decision as a neutral third party. During her investigation, Stella gets to know the parents, Ian's mother, Harriet, who lives with the family, and, of course, young Rose.

Divorce isn't the only dark shadow over the Barclay family. Rose's young nanny, Tina, recently met a tragic end, falling from the third-story window of the family home and plummeting to her death. Rose witnessed this event and has been so traumatized that she hasn't spoken a word since. Beth was equally impacted, developing a phobia of glass that has led the family to replace all the windows with plexiglass. Ian was affected in a more personal way. Before Tina's death, he had been involved in a passionate affair with her. The investigation into Tina's fall found no obvious sign of foul play, but the question lingers: was the young nanny pushed? If so, who was responsible? Was it the father, Ian, or the scorned mother, Beth? Or, most disturbingly, could the quiet young Rose be the one responsible for the tragedy?

Sarah Pekkanen has a knack for crafting page-turning thrillers centered on compelling family dramas, and her latest book, House of Glass, is no exception. After enjoying her previous standalone thriller, Gone Tonight, I was eager to dive into her newest release and was thrilled to receive both a physical and audio copy from her publisher. Pekkanen skillfully plays with genre conventions, using familiar tropes to present tantalizing red herrings. I'll admit, I thought I had the plot figured out, only to be surprised by an unexpected twist at the end.

House of Glass hooked me from the start, drawing me into the mystery of a mute child whose perspective may hold the key to the truth. This irresistible puzzle kept me reading non-stop. I had noted some uneven pacing in Pekkanen's previous novel, but House of Glass showed no such inconsistencies. It's sheer fun, popcorn reading at its finest—slightly over the top but thoroughly enjoyable.

Gripping storyline with characters that are interesting. Definitely did not expect the reveal, which is always a welcome surprise.

This is the 4th book by this author that I’ve read. The other 3 were all 4 stars but this is a definite 5 star read. In this book, an attorney is appointed by the court to determine who should have custody of a young girl whose parents are divorcing. What makes the decision more complex is that the girl’s nanny recently died by falling through her bedroom window – was it an accident or was she pushed, and if so, by who? That unknown will keep you apprehensive the majority of the time. You just never know who can be trusted in each situation, so danger seems to be lurking around every corner. It may have kept my heart rate up, but I really enjoyed this book from start to finish.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the complimentary copy of this book. As always, the opinions expressed within this review are completely my own.

Besties!!!! Run and pick this book up ASAP. It's so freaking good!
Stella was my favorite. She was going to do whatever she needed to do to make sure her 9 year old client had the best outcome. Rose's nanny Tina died, but was her fall an accident ? or did someone want her gone?
I thought they were all guilty at some point. Ian, Beth, and Harriet were all weird and seemed to have reasons for wanting Tina gone. The book will have you looking at everyone. I, at one point, even thought Rose might have done it. This book has so much drama. I will definitely be reading more from this author.

This was a very unique thriller that kept me in suspense until the very last page. I'm looking forward to the authors next book. Highly recommend
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the digital ARC

Nine year old Rose Barclay witnesses her Nanny either fall from the window or be pushed but young Rose having been shocked by the horror can't talk. Stella is chosen to decide where Rose should live since her parents are getting divorced and Stella realizes she has her work cut out for her. Who can she trust and why is everyone determined to keep her from Rose. When is Rose collecting sharp objects and hiding them, is she disturbed as the family claims or what is really going on.
A slow go at the start but it draws you in to the drama and intensity of the family and keep you guessing until the dramatic end. Thanks to Netgalley, St Martins Press and the author for an advance copy. This story will stick with you after you turn the last page. Looking forward to more books from this author.

I always love Pekkanen's books and House of Glass was definitely intriguing and held my interest. There were a few different storylines going on in this novel and mostly I enjoyed that. At times, I wanted less about Stella's past and more about her current case, but it did all work together nicely.

I had inklings about what really happened to Tina, but Pekkanen was fantastic at constantly throwing me off and making me question everything. I loved the strange and aloof characters, the interesting dynamics between Stella and the family, Stella's career, and the descriptions of the eerie home. At times, it almost felt like there might be horror elements woven through and I thought that added a nice element to the story as well.

I listened to this novel on audio and felt it was well done. I liked the narrator and appreciated the sense of drama she brought to the story. She helped me visualize the setting and I think it would translate really well to the big screen.

Overall, I enjoyed this book but think it may ultimately be a bit forgettable for me.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and MacMillan Audio for the copy.

This was a rarity for me: a five star review for a thriller. I do like them but they are usually palate cleansers and I accept that about them. They typically earn four stars from me unless I find them dull because they often lack something that makes them more meaningful for me. Sometimes it is character development; at other times it is believability.
House of Glass, however, had all of that. I really liked Stella, the protagonist. She had a backstory that drove her to do her best to find out what was going on. She is a lawyer who needs to make a custody recommendation in a divorce where there was a murder of the little girls nanny. I was as invested in Stella's story as I was in Rose, the little girl's. I was with Stella as she got to know the family and all the secrets its members kept. I really hope that there is another book with Stella, as I really enjoyed learning about her as she solved the mystery.
Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for providing me with this advance reading copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

A satisfying, fun and fast paced story with a creepy house and mystery.
The story will keep you guessing until you read the last few pages.
Thank you NetGalley, the publisher and author for the opportunity to read this book for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Well this was fun! I do love Pekkanen’s stories, they are always bingey! I was compelled by this for a few reasons, a child who doesn’t speak and may or may not be evil AND a good backstory to our main character.

I thought the backstory to Stella was woven into the story well and helped to connect you to the issues with Rose, with some added depth. My thoughts on Rose changed throughout the novel, and I thought the major twist and ending was well done and believable. The vibes were perfect with it and the pacing kept me vested! Thank you @Netgalley for my advance copy!