House of Glass is a thriller that follows the point of view of Stella, who is a custody lawyer (?) - someone who determines which parent is the best fit for custody when there is a divorce/custody battle. She takes on a case of a 9 year old who is selectively mute following the death of her nanny. The nanny fell from a 3rd story window to her death. Who is to blame?

Stella takes on the role of armchair detective to try to find out, interviewing everyone she can and spending time with the family. Rose, the child, acts very strangely. The house they live in is creepy. The parents are odd.

And yet, I figured out the person who was to blame pretty early on. There aren't a ton of twists, but it is a quick read. I did want to keep picking it up, but overall, I figured it out.

Sarah Pekkanen is an auto-buy for me so I was extremely excited to receive an ARC. I enjoyed the beginning of the book but then the book fell flat. Not much happened in the middle of the book. Stella did not seem capable of being a best interest attorney. Her relationship with the Detective did not feel natural. It was too obvious who was responsible for the nanny's death. The writing told the readers more than it showed. I read a lot of thrillers and this one will not be memorable.

4.5 stars

Sarah Pekkanen's psychological thrillers continue to be some of the best out there. They're twisty and atmospheric, and she really makes you suspect every single character. I particularly enjoyed the interplay between Stella's past and her current case with Rose. It makes a thriller far more interesting to read when the "investigator" has a murky past that may blur the lines and skew perceptions. Highly recommend.

I’m always a fan of Sarah Pekkanen’s books, so I was excited to get this advanced copy. In this book, Stella, a guardian ad litem, is called to help with a young girl named Rose whose parents are in the middle of a nasty divorce. Adding to Rose’s trauma, she saw her nanny die, rendering her unable to talk.

This one was a slow burn, and I thought I knew what had happened…but I was wrong! Also I enjoyed the subplots in this one that also had some twists.

This is not my first Sarah Pekkanen book but it is my first thriller by her.

I love a good thriller especially one that I can't put down!

Rose is a 9 year old girl who after witnessing her nanny die, has become mute. Stella is a best interest attorney who normally only works with older kids but has a special interest in Rose's case. As Rose's parent are in the mists of a divorce, Stella is brought in to determine, which parent would be the best to have custody of Rose.

Both Rose and Stella have in common the suffering from a childhood trauma and the reaction to become mute. As Stella spends more time with each member of the family, she begins to find herself in danger and must figure out who was really responsible for the death of the nanny.

I kept trying to guess what was going to happen and at times was partially right, but I still really enjoyed the premise.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

WOW! JUST WOW! As an avid lover of books especially twisty thrillers and mysteries, I've become quite savvy on figuring out the ending when i'm halfway through the book. This book not only threw me for a loop but what a wild ride along the way! thanks netgalley + the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this one. The author did an excellent job of creating a very sinister atmosphere. I felt there wasn’t one big twist, but we discovered new surprising things as the mystery progressed. This was my first book by Sarah Pekkanen, and I will definitely read her other works.

This was such a fun and easy read! The book grips you from the very first chapter. The premise is a classic whodunnit!
•Unsolved murder: ☑️
•All of the characters seem sinister: ☑️
•The majority of the story takes place in a creepy and unsettling mansion: ☑️
•The main character has a traumatic past that ties her into the current mystery at hand: ☑️
•Not all is as it seems: ☑️

All the pieces are there and lead to an unputdownable experience. I highly recommend picking this one up for the entertainment value alone!

I really enjoyed this book from the very first pages! The author created a sinister, disturbing atmosphere and a child you will feel leery of. I absolutely enjoyed everything about this book! The writing and the storyline were absolutely remarkable! This book had my attention from the first page all the way through until the last! I loved Stella’s character, and felt that everything and everyone else was so relatable and real. I’m so glad that I took a chance with this book, and I cannot wait to read Pekkanen’s next! I highly recommend this twisty thriller!

This was a pretty compelling story. My only issue was that it was a little too long, and got a bit repetitive. Nonetheless, this book was very entertaining, Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

What a winning book! So good from the first chapter. Grabbed my attention and I could not stop reading. Will highly recommend this one! And everything else by Sarah Pekkanen.

A nanny dies and her death is investigated by a best interest attorney, who must determine if the child is safe and who she should reside with. This has an intriguing plot and lots of characters with potential motives for murder. This was not the most outstanding psychological thriller I've read this year, but it was good and definitely a worthwhile read.

I've been reading books from this author even before she started writing suspense thrillers. This one and the one before it were both just okay. The story was interesting enough to get me to read the whole book, but it doesn't stand out among better books that I have read. Perhaps I don't find the characters compelling enough to care much about them. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to Netgalley and St Martins Press for the opportunity to read this arc. House of Glass was an easy read. It is a good whodunnit story with short chapters that end in cliffhangers. This book started off so well, but then seemed to drag in the middle. The twist was a bit underwhelming and predictable. I’d rate this at 3.5 stars.

Book Review: House of Glass by Sarah Pekkanen
"House of Glass" is a gripping mystery that kept me hooked from the start. The story revolves around Rose Barclay, a nine-year-old girl who stops speaking after her nanny's mysterious death. Stella Hudson, a lawyer for children, is brought in to help Rose during her parents' bitter divorce.
The author does a great job of creating a suspenseful and eerie atmosphere. The Barclay family's home, with no glass or sharp objects, adds to the tension. As Stella tries to uncover the truth, everyone in the family becomes a suspect, even young Rose.
I enjoyed the fast-paced plot and the intriguing characters. The twists and turns kept me guessing, although some parts were a bit predictable. The ending felt a little too neatly wrapped up, but it didn't take away from my overall enjoyment.
"House of Glass" is an entertaining read for mystery lovers.

Very grateful to the publisher for my copy, opinions are my own

This book explores the dark undercurrents of a seemingly perfect family's life after a young nanny's suspicious death and a nine-year-old girl's subsequent muteness. Stella Hudson, a best interest attorney with her own traumatic past, is tasked with uncovering the truth amidst the Barclay family's elaborate facade. As Stella delves deeper into the case, she navigates the eerie atmosphere of the Barclay's glassless, historic DC home, uncovering layers of deception and unsettling family dynamics. The novel delves into themes of family secrets, trauma, and the quest for justice, blending suspenseful storytelling with psychological depth to create a compelling and gripping narrative.

𝗔 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗽𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵. 𝗪𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱?𝗔 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗽 𝗼𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸.𝗔 𝗹𝗮𝘄𝘆𝗲𝗿, 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴.

This was one of my most anticipated books of the year, and it did not disappoint. Sarah tells a classic whodunit tale with creepy sinister characters that will keep you guessing. She made excellent use of her characters, taking you down uncertain paths, not knowing who to trust. The book was full of misdirection, and I loved that I couldn't trust my own opinions and suspicions.

I loved Rose, the creepy child. This character was so well developed and portrayed the evil child so well that my opinions of her constantly changed

And, let's not forget the foreboding, glassless mansion with it's ever present underlying tone of unease.

I couldn't stop listening to this story. The concept was intriguing. The pacing was great, and the build-up to the finale was packed with tension inducing moments. The narration was perfection and performed by Laura Benanti. She brought the whole story to life.

My only drawback was that there were two many subplots. They were unnecessary and distracting, taking the focus away from the main mystery line.
But it doesn't take away from how great this book is.

I definitely recommend it.

I always like this author's collabs and her solo books always impress me. I think they need better titles and covers. Something to draw people in. If I didn't already know it was a good author, it probably wouldn't catch my eye.

This is a fascianting thriller that is wonderful mix of psychological suspense . I loved how the author builds the suspense and the characters are so well crafted to the story. This will keep you on the edge of your seat. . This is a must read for all readers who enjoy thriller suspense. The author has all the right elements here to keep you reading to conclusion. This book is so good I will not include spoilers as each reader must experience this book fully to appreciate the thrills and chills.

Thank you to Net Galley , the author and the publisher for the opportunity.

I liked the interlacing of the two stories past and present and how the author keeps you guessing. I did feel like it dragged on a bit but a solid audiobook.