Excellent on many levels I will suggest this to my students and friends/coworkers as well. Very absorbing and intelligent and multilayered

I LOVED this book! I think this is my favorite Sarah Pekkanen book to date, and definitely one of my favorite thrillers of the year! Twisty, atmospheric, and so gripping, this story of a traumatized little girl, the tragic death of her nanny, and the best interest attorney assigned to help her will keep you guessing until the very end! This was so creepy in moments, but also so well-layered and I loved every element of this story!

In the midst of her parent’s divorce, Nine-year-old Rose witnesses the tragic death of her nanny and now refuses to speak. The police haven’t ruled out murder but all of the suspects appear to have each other as alibis. Stella Hudson, a best interest attorney, is brought in to determine who will receive Rose in the custody battle. Stella quickly realized that this isn’t going to be an easy task. A house where all the glass has been removed, a girl who collects sharp objects, a family willing to lie, and a potential murderer amongst them.

House of Glass was an exciting read that was hard to put down. Stella is brought in on an unusual case which parallels her childhood trauma. To protect Rose she tries to uncover what really happened to the nanny only to find herself in danger of becoming the next victim. There were so many twists and turn in this one made it difficult to guess who the real killer was and if Rose was the “bad seed” among them. A must read for 2024!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC. Thoroughly enjoyed this psychological thriller. While the "bad guy" could only be a few of the characters it kept you guessing on who it would turn out to be. Highly recommend.

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC. This was another solid read by Sarah Pekkanen. Although I wasn’t as enthralled with this book as I was with Gone Tonight, the story was well written and the characters’ feelings and motivations easy to understand. The resolution to the mystery within the story did not blow me away but did make solid sense and there were a few small side twists along the way. Ultimately I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to those who love a good whodunnit type story!

I really enjoyed this book. It kept my attention from start to finish and had some unexpected twists! I was sure I had the case figured out but I was wrong.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC!

Stella, a best interest attorney, is assigned to recommend who is awarded custody of Rose once her parents divorce is finalized. To complicate matters further, Rose is mute following the tragic death of her nanny at the family estate. Every member living in this eerie estate with no glass could have killed the nanny and seems to have an agenda of their own. Stella is determined to find the best course of action for this child even though the circumstances are bringing up memories from her troubled childhood.

Great writing with fast-paced plot with a creepy vibe. Engaging story told in short chapters with twists that will keep you guessing. Will definitely recommend this domestic thriller.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for this ARC in exchange for honest review.

Did the nanny fall or was she pushed?
When 9 year old Rose's nanny dies, she is the only potential witness, or is she?
After the incident, Rose completely stops speaking to anyone. In the midst of an ugly custody battle, the count appoints Stella as her best interest attorney. Stella does her best to get to know Rose and her family to determine the best living arrangement for Rose moving forward. As she gets closer to the family, the more questions she has. Is someone hiding something or was this really a tragic accident? The deeper Stella gets, the more she questions everyone. . .including Rose.

I love books like this that start off quickly and never slow down. The author leaps right into the story and doesn't add unnecessary side stories and tangents. Just a lot of interesting developments that lead to two unexpected reveals at the end.

House of Glass is a gripping novel that held my attention from start to finish. The intricate plot blends mystery, family drama, and multiple suspects seamlessly. What sets it apart is the unique angle of a child being a major suspect, which kept me engaged as I tried to uncover the truth. Rose, a nine-year-old with traumatic mutism following her nanny's death, adds layers to the story, especially with her parents' strained relationship and an overbearing grandmother. Stella, the attorney assigned to Rose, finds herself questioning the girl's innocence as strange events unfold. Though there were a few slower moments toward the end, House of Glass remains a compelling read for fans of mysteries and thrillers. Many thanks to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the opportunity to dive into Sarah Pekkanen's House of Glass. Watch for this book on its publication date - August 6, 2024.

My first time reading a Sarah Pekkanen story, and I'm definitely a fan.

This was a solid mystery. A few points I figured out, but several I did not. I kept going back to race through and see if this small girl was responsible for killing her nanny--or if that was actually the work of one of the adults in her life.

While I didn't particularly enjoy Stella, the MC, her flaws were understandable and made it easier to bear with her as she fumbled around a bit. In the moments were she was cunning, I also appreciated her more. The writing kept the pace quick and interesting, so this was a story I quickly devoured and I'm sure it will be the same for many, many others!

Overall: 4 stars (I really liked it)

**Thank you to NetGalley & St. Martin's Press for the free ARC. All opinions expressed are my own.**

Really loved this book. The suspicion kept shifting so frequently that I really could not predict what might happen. Great thriller that will work for readers who don’t like books that are too dark.

If you miss this mystery-psychological thriller of a novel you will be sorry! House of Glass kept me captivated from beginning to end. I don't even want to go into a synopsis of this novel because others will have done it better but suffice it to say it's a page turner and DOES NOT DISAPPOINT!!! In fact it invigorates the reader to ignore real life (laundry, cooking, work, chores etc.) in order to finish in record time. Seriously, I could not stop reading and begrudged any moment I had to not read it. If you love complicated, in depth psychological thrillers this book is for you. Highly, highly recommended! 5 solid stars.

Many thanks to Net Galley and St. Martin's Press for a chance to read a Kindle ARC version of this un-put-downable novel. Cheers to good entertainment!

Thank you so much to St. Martin's Press for the free ARC!

I will read everything that Sarah Pekkanen writes! I've loved her duo work in the past, but I've really come to love her solo work even more! Her 2023 release GONE TONIGHT blew me away and I couldn't wait to get my hands on this one!

I'm so happy to report that it was another absolute winner! I started the audiobook and couldn't put it down basically until it was finished. I would describe this book as THE SILENT PATIENT meets TURN OF THE KEY. When a nanny allegedly falls out of her host family's window, their daughter Rose Barlcay goes completely silent refusing to say even a word for months.

The story is told from the perspective of a lawyer, Stella, who is working hard to understand what really happened to the Barclay's nanny while simultaneously coming to terms with her haunted past. The more she learns the more questions she has! What really happened to her mom when she was a child? Why does the Barclay family allow no glass in their house? Does anyone really know the people closest to them as well as they think they do?

The tension kept building and building for a STRESSFUL ending that had me locked in and eagerly anticipating the ending!

This will be a big hit and I can't wait to see what Sarah does next!

This will be available for purchase August 6th!

While I have not read any books written solely by this author, I did read one she co-authored with Greer Macallister. I enjoyed (though didn’t love) that one so I was interested to read this domestic thriller (one of my favorite genres). It was a quick moving book about an attorney, Stella, who is working with a family going through a divorce. She is a helping decide custody based on the child’s best interests. Pretty straightforward, except in this case the dad was having an affair with the nanny who, while pregnant with his child, died under mysterious circumstances. Throughout the book and through the eyes of Stella, we continuously try to figure out what happened. Basically, we trust nobody, because everyone seems a bit suspicious. Stella had her own childhood trauma, which she is still coming to terms with. It parallels the current situation quite well. Chapters are short which helps make this a fast paced story. A bit twisty, but not excessively, and it all wraps up and comes together in the end. The only part that seemed a bit thrown together was something that happens at the very end. Not sure it had to be a part of this story, but it didn’t detract from anything either.
Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and Netgalley for an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own.

Thank you to Net Galley, St. Martin’s Press, and the author, Sarah Pekkanen for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Stella Hudson is a best interest attorney who serves as counsel for children in court cases. (Similar to a Guardian Ad Litem) She is called to work with a little girl, Rose Barclay.
Rose lives in a sprawling estate with her parents and grandmother. After witnessing her nanny plummet to her death from the third floor of her house, she has developed selective mutism. Her parents have filed for divorce and Stella must figure out which parent would be best for Rose to live with. Things are off at the Barclay estate. They are all hiding things including little Rose. One of the first things Stella notices is there is no glass anywhere in the house.

Stella also had a tragic past. She witnessed her mother’s final moments when she was a young girl. As Stella digs into the events at the Barclay estate, she also starts digging into her past.

I liked this book and thought there were some creepy edge of your seat moments. It will keep you guessing until the end.

Thanks to NetGalley for an arc, which I totally devoured. I could not stop reading and kept itching to get back to it. I was riveted, and never quite sure as to what was happening until the end. Bravo!

This book was so original and clever and every single character gave me the creeps. Every. Single. One.

Stella is a best interest attorney whose job is to decide for the courts what parent a child should live with after divorce. When she is assigned the Barclay case she immediately becomes invested because the little girl Rose reminds her so much of herself. Rose witnessed her nanny die in a tragic accident and has not spoken a word since. When Stella was around Rose's age she also witnessed a tragedy and became mute for awhile. This makes Stella's job a little more difficult since she can't communicate the way she would like to with Rose. Instead, she spends more time with Rose's parents and grandmother. While spending so much time in the house she starts to notice that there is not a single piece of glass to be found. The drinking glasses are plastic, the windows have been replaced by plexiglass, and the glass has been removed from all picture frames. She then finds a stash of sharp objects that Rose seems to be collecting in her room. A small arsenal of weapons it seems.

The more time she spends with the family the more she starts to wonder if the nanny's accident might have something to do with one or more of the Barclays. She needs to finish her case and determine which parent Rose should live with, before she also becomes the victim of an accident.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The plot twist was slightly predictable, but it still kept me guessing and held my interest the whole time.

Gripping, shocking, twisted, and full of suspects!

The Barclays are a wealthy family living in a historic luxurious DC home. Things appear picture perfect until their Nanny dies after falling out their attic window. Stella, an attorney, is called in to determine who is a victim and to advocate for nine-year-old, Rose who is not speaking but witnessed her Nanny fall out the window. Not only is Rose not speaking, but she has been collecting sharp objects and pieces of glass. During her investigation, Stella learns the many secrets that the divorcing family is hiding. Who is responsible for the Nanny's death? Who has the most to hide? Who knows the truth?

House of Glass is full of secrets, lies, deception, hidden motivations, suspense, tension, and danger. I had a great time doing my own super sleuthing trying to determine whodunit! I enjoyed the feeling of unease that flowed throughout the book while not knowing who could be trusted.

I found this book to be well written, well thought out, and loved how the tension built throughout the book. I also enjoyed the something-isn't-quite-right feeling that Sarah Pekkanen expertly created in this book. Rose is a fabulously drawn character. I kept changing my thoughts on her throughout the book. Pekkanen kept me on my toes, turning the pages and fully invested in the plot.

Gripping, thrilling, shocking, and suspenseful!