This was an intriguing “whodunit” story! Just when I thought I had it figured out, I was wrong! I finished this in just over 24 hours. I could not get myself to put it down! The story was captivating and the chapters were short so I was definitely able to just keep turning the page. Loved this!

All the elements of a thriller from the hook on the first page, the twists and turns of the plot just when you felt safe, the satisfaction of knowing whodunit, to the surprise punch at the end that leaves you breathless. Great build of anticipation, lots of red herrings and creepiness, this is a sure book that you keep you reading page after page. How did the nanny die? Is a child capable of murder? And why isn't she talking? What does she know? It's a sure mystery to unravel, and much more than Stella Hudson bargained for when she was assigned as the attorney of interest for the child, Rose. What a great book to read this fall as the lights get low. Many thanks to #netgalley #houseofglass #sarahpekkanen #stmartinspress for the opportunity to read and review this book.

House of Glass is a binge worthy fast paced thriller! I have had this on my NetGalley TBR for so long and I am mad at myself waiting. I really enjoyed this from start to finish. The house is super creepy, the family is beyond weird and the child has a a life size “like me” doll and reads serial killer books. There are so many twist and turns in this book. I did figure out the main twist but didn’t see any of the others. I would definitely recommend to anyone who liked “Verity” and “Darling Girls”.

Thank you to NetGalley, Sarah Pekkanen, and St Martins Press for the gifted ARC.
“House of Glass” will be published on August 6, 2024

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

✅️ great who did it mystery with tons of twists that will keep you guessing until the end. So many characters it could have been and clues for each along the way.
✅️ quick read that has you reading just one more chapter. Short chapter format that pulls you in as a reader.
✅️ parallel storylines. Story as much about the present day as it is the past.
✅️satisfying ending. This ending did not disappoint, feel rushed or leave anything vague.

Overall great quick read murder mystery thriller. Similar to: The Push, Gone Girl, or Girl on a Train.

Thanks to St. Martin’s Press and Netgalley for this digital ARC in exchange for an honest review. This book will be published on August 6, 2024.

A golden family, the suspicious death of a nanny, and a child whose silence holds the key...
Stella Hudson is assigned to work in the best interest of Rose Barclay, a little girl caught in between her parents divorce, but after the suspicious death of her nanny, Stella is caught in the midst of family drama and mystery as she tries to reach Rose and get her to speak.

HOUSE OF GLASS is a twisty thriller with a great pace and an interesting batch of characters. The book had a bit of a slow start, but by sticking with it through that initial start, I was drawn into a unique and twisty plot and thoroughly enjoyed every bit of the storyline.

HOUSE OF GLASS BY Sarah Pekkanen

Stella, Attorney
Charles friend of Stella

Family
Beth
Ian
Child Rose
Grandmother Harriet

Walter calls Stella one day asking her to take on a child custody case. Stella is to research the family and determine which parent would Rose be best to have full custody as they are both fighting for it. One problem exists, Rose doesn't talk. There was an "accident " where a woman (the maid) fell out of an upstairs window to her death. Ever since Rose refused to speak.
As Stella meets the family she feels a darkness in the house but she isn't clear where or with whom the darkness lies. As Stella gets to know each family member she learns more and more until all is revealed.

I loved this story as it was so exciting and kept me glued to the book till the end.

Thank you Netgalley and St Martin's Press for this advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

4.5/5 rounded up.

If you like creepy old house vibes and a family full of suspects, this book is for you!

Nine year old Rose Barclay’s nanny is dead. Was it suicide, an accident or a murder? Rose has not spoken since her Nanny’s body fell from a 3rd floor window onto the ground below. Her parents are divorcing and Stella, a lawyer appointed to children in divorce cases, is brought in to determine which parent should receive primary custody. But as Stella begins to uncover the secrets of the Barclay family, she begins to wonder if the person she is supposed to protect is the one she needs protection from.

I enjoyed this wonderfully paced thriller! It was interesting to learn about Stella’s past throughout the novel and see how everything wove together in her life aside from the main plot. I felt on the edge of my seat trying to figure out whodunnit through the whole book and felt it had a satisfying ending! It wasn’t necessarily a story with a lot of twists and turns but it didn’t need it in my opinion. The story stood on it’s own with just that perfect bit of creepy old house vibes plus enough mystery to keep you riveted and questioning all the characters! I did feel that a couple of details at the end didn’t totally make sense but they weren’t important to the over all story and can easily be overlooked if you are just in it for a ride! Excellent story telling, writing and just a lot of fun! Perfect summer thriller!

Thank you to Netgalley, St. Martin’s Press and Sarah Pekkanen for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Sarah Pekkanen is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors, and I'm eagerly looking forward to any new books by her.. This latest twisty thriller did not disappoint. Stella is a best interest attorney, and while working with 8 year old Rose and her family, she relives her own childhood trauma.
Rose's young nanny recently plunged to her dead and while Stella tries to figure out how to help Rose, she also must investigate exactly what happened to the nanny. This book is keeping you on the edge of your seat.

What I liked:
This thriller had me hooked from the start. It has an interesting cast of characters and a smart FMC. The plot was linear and easier to follow. We got glimpses of the main character's past, without getting too bogged down in multiple timelines and POVs. This is an excellent early Fall read to get you in the mood for spooky season.

What I didn’t love:
The big twist at the end was foreshadowed pretty heavily and I think most readers will be able to figure it out.

For fans of:
First Lie Wins

Thanks, NetGalley and St. Martins Press for allowing me to read this EARC. All opinions contained in this review are honest, and my own.

I am a huge fan of Sarah Pekkanen, but this book for me……I struggled. It took me a good 2 weeks to get through and I only pushed through because of the author. I should have stopped at 34% when I wanted. Am I still a fan?? Absolutely and I will definitely read her next. I am in the minority with this book, it was just very boring to me.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for this copy.

I like this author, so I was immediately drawn to this book. The problem for me was the pace. It was very slow paced and I really had to force myself to stay committed to finishing the book. In the last 25% things started picking up and I enjoyed the end quarter of the novel. Roger is suffering from traumatic mutism, something that Stella, her BIA, knows all too much about. But does Rose's mutism aim to cover up the details behind the death of her nanny? These questions and more will be answered in the end 🌟🌟🌟
Thank you #NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Solid thriller that will grip you!

If you enjoy stories with creepy kids, then this is a must read. About halfway through I did guess the plot twist correct, but loved how it was executed. I didn't guess another plot twist that was thrown our way though and I enjoyed seeing that play out.

Pekkanen does not disappoint!

Wow!!!!! I LOVED this! A twisty thriller that really keeps you guessing. This book draws you in from the first chapter. Its fast paced, tense, and unpredictable. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC.

Thank you to NetGalley, the Publishers, and Sarah Pekkanen for an ARC of House of Glass. I am so thankful for the holiday week to devour this book. This, as always by Sarah, was phenomenal! I had my suspicions, but this one threw me for a loop. One of the twists I had to put my kindle down to pick up my jaw from the floor. Sarah’s writing is stellar and I have yet to find an issue in any of her books. The ending was 100/10 and one of those books I don’t want to lose the characters and I want the story to keep going.

A young nanny was found dead - the police are unsure if it was an accident or intentional at the Barclay estate. The house is extraordinarily beautiful, but there is a dark presence that resides in the house. The 9 year old daughter, Rose, has become mute after the terrible tragedy. She’s been seen secretly collecting sharp objects. Stella is faced with figuring out the best course of action for Rose to see who she should live with following her parent’s divorce and this tragedy. Stella has a difficult job due to Rose not being able to speak and not knowing what really happened to Tina, the nanny. Is there a murderer in the house? Where would Rose be the safest? Stella remembers why she never takes clients under 13, but this case holds something dear to her heart. Stella starts finding that this case is even more twisted than she had imagined. During her first visit to the Barclay’s home she realizes all the glass has been removed and replaced with plastic. After a few visits, Stella sees how far this family will go to protect themselves. Stella is having a hard time unwrapping her old childhood past and Rose’s - she will help Rose no matter what it comes to. Even if that means Stella needing protection from her client.

Okay, after taking a couple years off reading thrillers, I have come out of semi-retirement as of late. This one is quite good! I loved watching the story unfold and definitely liked the ending. As a newer resident to DC, I liked imagining this happening in my neighborhood, recognizing city streets etc etc.

House of Glass will intrigue you, but the last 80 pages will have you hooked! If you’re a fan of the book Baby Teeth, you’ll DEVOUR this one. Pick it up on pub day!

This was a very good psychological thriller. It definitely kept me guessing the whole time. I really liked the character of Stella - I would love to see a series about her work with her young clients as well as her relationships outside of work. Thanks to NetGalley for the digital ARC.

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

A young nanny who plunged to her death, or was she pushed? A nine-year-old girl who collects sharp objects and refuses to speak. A lawyer whose job it is to uncover who in the family is a victim and who is a murderer. But how can you find out the truth when everyone here is lying?

Rose Barclay is a nine-year-old girl who witnessed the possible murder of her nanny - in the midst of her parent’s bitter divorce - and immediately stopped speaking. Stella Hudson is a best interest attorney, appointed to serve as counsel for children in custody cases. She never accepts clients under thirteen due to her own traumatic childhood, but Stella’s mentor, a revered judge, believes Stella is the only one who can help.

As Stella comes closer to uncovering the secrets the Barclays are desperate to hide, danger wraps around her like a shroud, and her past and present are set on a collision course in ways she never expected. Everyone is a suspect in the nanny’s murder. The mother, the father, the grandmother, the nanny’s boyfriend. Even Rose. Is the person Stella’s supposed to protect the one she may need protection from?
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My thoughts- this was a bit of a slow start but SO worth it! I really enjoyed this audiobook, thank you @netgalley this one comes out in August but was a BOTM option for July. Twisty and creepy characters with a well rounded audio cast. I throughly enjoyed this book and it kept me guessing the entire time! Sarah Pekkanen does it again with this beauty!
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QOTD- what are your plans for the 4th of July if you’re US based ?! I’m planning to walk to the fireworks at our towns park tonight, I can’t wait ! If not any fun plans for the weekend ?!
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I’ve read previous books by the author and was looking forward to read this one. It was quite thrilling and hard to tell who the killer was throughout. I really enjoyed reading.. I was a bit surprised by the ending. It kept my attention throughout and I was waiting for one of the characters to crack!

Wowza! This was a fun one.

Brief Synopsis: Stella is a Best Interest Attorney, and her newest client is Rose Barclay. Rose's high profile parents are getting a divorce, and it's Stella's job to determine the best custody schedule and environment to ensure Rose is safe and successful. To make the situation more complicated, the Barclay's nanny died in a tragic accident while living in their home. Did the nanny truly fall out of the attic window, or was something more sinister at play?

This may be a good fit if you enjoy:
- creepy kid tropes
- complex family dramas
- whodunnits with plenty of suspects

Thoughts: Overall, I thought this was an enjoyable thriller that felt unique. Between the Barclay family drama and Stella's traumatic past, there was a lot going on with constant tension. I suspected everyone at some point. The ending was action-packed, and I felt satisfied by the time I got to the last page.

Rating: I really liked it! (4)

Stella Hudson is a Best Interest Attorney. That is, an attorney who looks into custody disputes to help determine what is in the best interest of the child. In House Of Glass, that child is Rose. The divorce of Beth and Ian is “hostile and divisive” so her determination is of paramount importance. The divorce is a result of an extra-marital affair Ian had with Rose’s nanny, Tina. Tina fell to her death from the third floor of the family house and was declared an accident. But was it? And if it wasn’t how did it happen and who might have played a role? Those questions keep you guessing through the book and doubt surrounds every character, including 9 year old Rose, shifting easily from one to another.

House of Glass is suspenseful and compelling. There are a lot of layers that are eventually peeled back. This is a very satisfying read. Thank you to NetGalley for the advance copy.