This thriller was so hard to stop reading. There was always something around the corner that jumped out and surprised you. It was a great time.
Stella Madson is a lawyer who advocates for the child in divorces. When she meets Rose Barclay a 9 year old girl who hasn't talked since her nanny fell from her upstairs bedroom and plunged to her death. Stella needs to decide which of her less than honest parents should have custody, the mother who thinks she's better than everyone else or the father who was sleeping with the nanny.

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Fairly standard issue thriller. I was waiting for a big twist and never really felt the payoff. It was clear the author was setting one up with the use of Rose as a suspect. The Charles twist was also meh for me. Good for a brief brain break.

I love this author and will read anything she writes. I liked this one. I think the first half was better than the second but I was definitely bought in so much that I read with anticipation in that second half. I liked Stella and the mystery and the moments from her past that informed my guess for the ending. Solid thriller.

This was a very unique thriller for me! I loved the way the child was used as a plot device, and not in the way we thought. All the characters were perfect thriller archetypes yet had interesting complications that kept me wanting more.

Sarah Pekkanen is a master of her craft. Her thrillers can pull me out of any reading slump. House of Glass is incredibly twisted, fast-paced and I couldn't put it down. It kept me guessing until the very end and the ending completely shocked me. This is definitely one to add to your reading list.

Thank you St. Martins Press and Netgalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.
4.5/5 stars

I had high hopes for this one and while it mostly delivered on the tension and whodunit, the main character seemed odd. I didn’t really like her and I didn’t really like following her. I do like Sarah Pekkanen so I will be reading more from her in the future, just this one to me was a bit of a miss.

Thank you NetGalley for a copy of this one.

I really thought I had this one figured out... but nope, the way it's all portrayed makes you lean toward one direction with coincidences. Quick thriller read, left with questions throughout not only with the young nanny's death but the main character (Stella) background and history. I can see how it made it as a nominee, happy I got around to reading this one.

What a crazy story! All the adults in Rose’s life have an agenda and all pretend to have Rose’s best interests at heart. Rose’s nanny is killed and Stella is sent to protect Rose’s interest and try to figure out what happened to the nanny. Did Rose push her? Was the nanny having an affair with Rose’s dad? Rose collects sharp objects and doesn’t speak so is she trying to protect herself? And jets talk about the crazy grandmother!!! This family is whacked and this story is just so good! The author keeps you guessing up to the end! I love all her stories! 4.5 stars!

I enjoyed this book a lot. It had a lot of suspense and intrigue that kept me engaged. While I had hints at who I thought was the guilty party, the book was still great and kept bringing up questions to other possibilities.
Definitely a good read if you've liked her other books!

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the ARC!

This book was a wild ride! I appreciated that it was bingeable and had short chapters. This story was a bit traumatizing, depending on your triggers. It had an element of creating uneasiness and was on par for Sarah Pekkanen's other past thrillers. The biggest reason I couldn't give it 5 stars is because the main characters got on my nerves at times. I will say the back half of the book was much more gripping than the beginning, so stick around and give it a chance if you aren't gripped right away.

This was a good, quick thriller. I always enjoy books about spooky little kids, and Rose Barclay fits the bill. Stella is a court appointed counsel for Rose in her parent's divorce. While Stella sorts out what is best for Rose, she also takes on the role of investigator for a recent tragedy in the family home. In doing so, she encounters a bit of mystery from her own past.

There are some times where you need to suspend belief, as required with many recent thriller novels, but it's still an enjoyable ride.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my advanced copy in exchange for an unbiased review.

On the outside they were the golden family with the perfect life. On the inside they built the perfect lie.

4.5 stars

House of Glass by Sarah Pekkanen is a haunting and intricately woven tale that had me completely captivated from start to finish. Set in a world where secrets, betrayal, and the weight of family history permeate every page, this novel takes readers on an emotional and suspenseful journey.
The story is centered around a family’s eerie mansion and the dark truths hidden within its walls. What stood out to me the most was Pekkanen’s ability to craft characters with such depth and complexity. Each one feels real, flawed, and conflicted, making their individual stories incredibly engaging. Her writing is atmospheric, drawing you into a world that feels both familiar and unsettling.

The pacing was well-balanced, with just the right amount of tension building up to keep me hooked. There were moments of slow-burn mystery that paid off in the end, though there were a few stretches where the plot felt slightly predictable. Still, the emotional payoff at the conclusion was worth the journey.

Overall, House of Glass is a deeply atmospheric, emotionally charged read that explores themes of family, legacy, and the weight of the past. It’s a compelling choice for fans of psychological thrillers and family sagas. While it wasn’t a perfect 5-star read for me, it was close and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a unique, immersive story.

Sarah Pekkanen’s House of Glass is a perfectly polished domestic suspense novel that invites readers into a seemingly perfect family’s world—and then shatters it. The Glass family, with their glossy exterior and enviable life, are hiding more than just dust under their pristine rugs, and it’s a messy, twisty journey to uncover the truth.

The story centers around a daughter, who, after a family tragedy, starts to dig into the past, unraveling buried secrets that threaten to crack the family’s picture-perfect facade. As secrets are uncovered, Pekkanen reveals the complexities of familial love, betrayal, and the sometimes devastating impact of keeping things hidden. The novel alternates between the perspectives of various family members, which not only builds suspense but also gives readers a deep dive into the flawed dynamics of each character.

Pekkanen’s writing is sharp and engaging, pulling you through the pages as tension slowly builds. The plot is rich in emotional depth, with a slow burn that makes you desperate to see how everything falls apart (or comes together… or both). The twists are satisfying but not overly shocking, making the journey just as thrilling as the destination.

If you’re into thrillers that deal with the psychological depth of relationships and family, this one’s for you. It’s a bit like a well-kept secret you’ve been dying to know, but be warned—once you find out, you may never look at your own family the same way again.

Completely riveting! This thriller has me guessing with every page, the twists and turns exactly what I adore in the genre--exciting and surprising.

Oh Sarah Pekkanen, what a twisted web you weave!

I suspected EVERYONE!!!

If you are looking for a dark and menacing domestic psychological thriller, this is it.

My thanks to St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for this gifted e-copy!

I have heard so many mixed reviews of this book, but I loved it! It had me guessing until the end and I loved how it was all tied together.

Stella is a lawyer who specializes in mediating children in divorce cases. The book reflects on her past and how it intertwines with Rosie, her newest case. Rosie isn't who she seems as this little girl hoards sharp objects, reads serial killer books, and has refused to speak since her nanny mysteriously fell to her death.

This book was a ride! Would highly recommend and can't wait to read more by this author.

House of Glass by Sarah Pekkanen is a quick, suspenseful read that dives into family secrets and the aftermath of a mysterious death. The story follows Stella Hudson, an attorney working to help a young girl, Rose, who has stopped speaking after her nanny’s tragic death. As Stella gets deeper into the case, she discovers dark truths about the family she’s trying to help, while also dealing with her own painful past.

The book has an intriguing plot and enough twists to keep you reading. It’s easy to get through, and the mystery surrounding Rose and the family’s secrets made me want to see how it all ended. That said, I wasn’t really hooked on the characters. Some of their choices didn’t always make sense to me, and I found it hard to connect with them emotionally. There were even a few parts I skimmed because I just wasn’t that interested.

Still, I enjoyed the twist at the end, and I think fans of psychological thrillers will like this one for its fast pace and engaging mystery. It’s not a book that will stick with me for long, but it’s a solid option if you’re in the mood for something light and suspenseful.

Thank you to St.Martin's Press and Netgalley.

I really like Sarah Pekkanen. I've read her last book, maybe, and liked it. This book House of Glass, I tried to do a buddy read and it was difficult. Really didn't leave my friend Amanda and I much to work with or talk about. I like books with custody battles if they're good but., it was repetitive and at times so slow, I didn't want to finish.

I gave it 2 stars I'm very unhappy to report.

Sarah Pekkanen’s House of Glass is a fast-paced thriller that follows a custody battle after a family’s nanny is murdered. At times the story is illogically paced and repetitive, leaving the reader underwhelmed and a bit frustrated. However, the premise is interesting enough to carry the reader over the finish line.


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