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Home is Where the Bodies Are, written by Jeneva Rose, dives into the complexities of family dynamics and hidden secrets while crafting an extremely entertaining mystery thriller.
After their mother passes, three estranged siblings reunite to sort out her estate. Beth, the oldest, never left home. She stayed with her mom, caring for her until the very end. Nicole, the middle child, has been kept at arm's length due to her ongoing battle with a serious drug addiction. Michael, the youngest, lives out of state and hasn't been back to their small Wisconsin town since their father ran out on them seven years before.
As the siblings delve into their parent's belongings, they uncover a collection of home videos that lead them down a path of mystery and intrigue. The revelation of a night in 1999 captured on one VHS tape sets off a chain of events that will challenge their perceptions of their family history. Jeneva Rose expertly weaves together past and present timelines to create a suspenseful narrative.
The characters in Home is Where the Bodies Are are super relatable, each dealing with their own personal demons while trying to unravel the truth behind their father's mysterious actions. Beth's unwavering loyalty to her family, Nicole's struggle with addiction, and Michael's distance from his past all add layers of complexity to the story. The interactions between the siblings feel authentic and raw, drawing readers into their emotional journey.
Jeneva Rose delivers a gripping mystery that keeps readers guessing. The twists and turns in the plot are unexpected yet satisfying, leading to a climactic conclusion that ties up all loose ends. The pacing of the novel is fast-paced, making it difficult to put down as you race towards uncovering the truth behind the buried secrets within this dysfunctional family.
Home is Where the Bodies Are is not just a thriller; it's a deep dive into how our past influences our present selves and shapes our future decisions. The exploration of guilt, forgiveness, and redemption adds depth to what could have been just another whodunit mystery. Jeneva Rose's writing style is engaging and immersive, drawing readers into the heart of this small town where dark secrets lurk beneath the surface.
The novel's flashback segments are filled with enjoyable pop culture references, although they may feel a bit overloaded and on-the-nose at times. However, this does not detract from the story.
Home is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose is well worth the read. The blend of suspense and emotional depth makes this novel stand out. This was our first book by Rose, but if certainly will not be our last.

Another fun thriller from Jeneva! Thank you for the opportunity to review this arc!
This book caught my attention from the very start. I absolutely love when a thriller does that. The family dynamic of siblings coming together to lay their mother to rest, but then learning about the many secrets she quite literally took to her grave was great. This book is what I call a breadcrumb thriller. Leaving just enough crumbs to keep me on the trail, searching for more. I needed to know what the secret was! And man was it interesting! I will say that I actually pegged the killer from early on, but that’s a one off because I never do that. I was really in to the story and it allowed for my wheels to turn a bit more than normal. The story covered so many different topics of grief and addiction surrounding the family dynamic. And I absolutely loved the VHS references throughout the story. My mom also kept a camcorder attached to her hand so we had numerous home videos that I love to watch now. This was a solid thriller and I think great for readers who are new to thrillers!

When their mother passes, Beth, Nicole, and Michael all find themselves back home. Beth, the one that never left, Nicole, the addict that can’t seem to get clean, and Michael, the one that left home and never looked back but made himself a success. When they come across an old vhs tape that shows their father covered in blood, and their mother helping him cover it up, they don’t know what to think. Can they figure out what happened that night?
How Jeneva Rose can write such a beautiful love story in It’s A Date (Again!) and then write such a messed up story next is beyond me, but I kind of love it! This one had me on the edge of my seat wondering where it was going. I loved and hated the three siblings at the same time, but so badly wanted them to find out what their parents had done. I did not see some of the twists coming, and I enjoyed every second of this ride.

After reading “You Shouldn’t Have Come Here,” I became a huge Jeneva Rose fan! I was so excited to see this book was out, and my expectations were exceeded!
This book takes place after three siblings lose their mother. The oldest sister, Beth, had been caring for her, and did not have much contact with her siblings until tragedy struck. Nicole, the middle child, is an addict, and the youngest brother, Michael, had been living out of state. While cleaning out the house the siblings discover a shocking tape that changes everything.
I loved the pacing in this book. Every time I thought it would slow down something happened. I also didn’t figure out the ending until seconds before it happened. Thriller fans- put this on your TBR now!

Home is where the bodies are had me on edge, I was suspicious of everyone, and did not see the end coming! Not only did Jeneva Rose give us a page turning thriller, but also a story of family, sacrifice, and love. This was a bingeable read, I could not put down, and needed to know how the characters ended up. It was erie, thrilling, sad, beautiful all wrapped up into one. I highly recommend to all my thriller loving readers! Mark your calendars!

HOLY BUCKETS- She did it again.
Follow the story of three siblings after the death of their mother. The siblings haven’t talked much since the leaving of their father seven years ago.
As the siblings sift through their parents belongings they realized they may have discovered the key to know what happened to a missing girl. But with what they discovered they have to decide if the past is worth digging up.

This was a quick & gripping thriller with a fantastic cover. I thought the mystery was executed well and found the sibling dynamics to be really true to life.

3.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 stars! Thank you NetGalley for this arc. Beth, Nicole and Michael come together in their family home after their mother, Laura passed away. They haven’t been together in the same place for years. Before Laura dies, she says “don’t trust…..” to Beth, and she doesn’t understand what she meant by this is.
When they were growing up, their mother always took home videos, and they found the VCR tapes in the attic and decided to watch some of them. One of the videos showed their mom and dad burying a body of a girl that went missing, and they couldn’t believe what they were watching. Did their parents kill this girl and if so, why? They decide to investigate to figure out what happened and to determine if they should share this information or leave the past in the past. We also learn more about the siblings and why their paths led them to where they are now. Overall, this was a good popcorn thriller.

Three estranged siblings come home when their mother dies to prepare for the funeral, and get the final will read. As the days pass, secrets from their mother about their fathers disappearance when they were younger, and the disappearance of a neighborhood girl seem to be intertwined. This murder mystery and family drama kept me guessing and trying to read as fast as possible to find out what the truth is!

Three estranged siblings (Beth, Nicole, Michael) reunite at their childhood home after the death of their mother. As they go through her belongings, they find a box of home videos. How wonderful to be able to look back in time, to see their family happy and all together. But then one of the videotapes shows something disturbing - their father with blood on his clothing and their parents making a pact to get rid of the body! Holy Crap! Reeling with shock, they want answers!
What happened all those years ago? Did one or both of their parents kill someone? Was the body they were talking about getting rid of Emma, the girl who went missing and was never found? What should they do? How many secrets did their parents have?
This book proved to be a fast, riveting and gripping read. The mystery of a missing girl and what their parents may or may not have done was enticing. Like the siblings, I wanted answers and kept turning the pages to find out!
I enjoyed learning about the characters and the struggles they had in their lives. There is a lot of tension and testy exchanges between them. I enjoyed how authentic this felt. I also enjoyed that we got the POV of each of them. As they began to delve deeper into their mother's belongings, they had a lot of questions. As they began to slowly pull back the layers of family secrets, the tension and suspense began to mount!
This book played out like a movie in my mind as I read. I enjoyed the mystery and have to say that I did not figure out whodunit. I love it when that happens. Jeneva Rose delivered a strong, captivating, well written, and dramatic mystery!
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This is my first book by Jeneva Rose, so I can't compare to her previous work. I went in hoping for a mysterious and engaging story and that's what I got!
I don't always love books when every character is majorly flawed, but in this instance, it worked. There's a lot at play here: the aftermath of grief, built up resentment, and a mother who will do whatever it takes to keep her family together (even if it will cost her everything).
As for the mystery, it had me guessing for the reveal until the end! Definitely a fun book!

Eeeek I did not love this one 🙈 the premise sounded amazing, but this really fell flat for me. I didn’t enjoy any of the characters, it was predictable, and the writing felt a bit clunky to me. I did enjoy the fact that it was a really quick read, though, and it can easily be read in just one sitting!
Thank you so much to the publisher and netgalley for the eARC!

Home is Where the Bodies Are is about three siblings Beth, Micheal, and Nicole who uncover a dark secret their parents took to their graves.
After their father disappeared 7 years ago and their mother passed away, they go through their childhood home and discover some family movies. Feeling nostalgic they pop one in the VCR only to discover their parents were involved in a shocking crime.
Home is Where the Bodies Are is my fourth read by Jeneva Rose. I absolutely love Jeneva’s writing, her trademark wit and snark make for an excellent story. Home is Where the Bodies are is a fast paced domestic thriller that kept my interested through out . Thriller fans and especially fans of Jeneva’s are in for a treat with Home is Where the Bodies are!
Home is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose will be available on April 30. Many thanks to Blackstone Publishing and NetGalley for the gifted copy!

Three estranged siblings gather in their childhood home after the death of their mother. Their reunion is far from pleasant; tensions rising and emotions spiraling. Beth, Nicole, and Michael stumble across an alarming confessional video while going through their parent's personal items. A decades old secret teetering on the verge of exposure. This exciting thriller is perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell and Samantha Downing.

Beth has been caring for her mother and is with her when she takes her last breath. After she passes, Beth calls her estranged siblings - her brother Michael, who left home years ago and never looked back, and her sister Nicole who has been fighting her own demons for years. Ever since their father left home seven years ago, the family has been even more distant. While going through the family’s things, they come across old VHS tapes of what should be home movies. But one of them cuts off abruptly and shows their father, covered in blood, and a dead body, before their parents make a pact to get rid of the body. What the hell happened all those years ago? And do Beth and her siblings bring this to the authorities or leave the past in the past?
When I tell you I read this book in one sitting, I literally mean I started around 9pm and didn’t move (except to go fill my wine glass!) til 1am. It was the definition of bingeable! The pacing was fast and the alternating points of view (of Beth and her siblings, as well as their mother’s old journal entries), kept the story flowing perfectly. Beth and her siblings were easy to relate to, in their trying to pack up the past but man did that tape throw a monkey wrench in their plans! I had zero idea where the story was going until the very moment the big twist happened - much like in the last book I read of Jeneva’s. She’s a master storyteller and if you’re looking for a good popcorn thriller, don’t miss this one!
Thank you to Netgalley, Blackstone Publishing and Jeneva Rose for the ARC! “Home is Where the Bodies Are” will be leased on April 30, 2024. This review will be shared to my instagram blog (@books_by_the_bottle) shortly :)

Thank you NetGalley and Publishers for the opportunity to read and review this new thriller from Jeneva Rose.
I had a really good time reading this. It kept me interested the entire time and I loved that there wasn't really any "red herrings" in this book. Like everything and everyone had a purpose and it doesn't feel like there were any details that were not needed.
Although I did guess majority of the twist in this one, it was still extremely entertaining and it was fun to theorize . It felt like a puzzle the entire time and I loved that. There was one specific loose end that I wish had been tied up, but it wasn't important to the main plot so really it's just a me thing.
I recommend this one to anyone, and especially to new thriller readers as its quick, there are many hints and it's laid out perfectly! Will definitely be recommending this one!

4.5 ⭐️! I have been waiting to be approved for this and finally did and raced to read it! This definitely was worth the read for me
Not only was this a fun mystery, it also had me very emotional. The beginning of the story made me cry, because I too lost my mother at home while on hospice.
I think this part that I related to made this story even more special to me.
This isn’t necessarily a thriller, but more of a mystery! I was so intrigued with the video tape that they find, and I loved the 90’s memories! While I did pick up on what the twist was going to be, I was clueless for half of the book. This isn’t super fast paced, but it kept my attention the whole time and it’s a short read at under 300 pages!
Also can we talk about the cover of this book?! I’m going to buy a copy just for that

I really want to like Jeneva Rose’s writing, it just feels mediocre sometimes. The plot premise was great, and the twists and turns were also good, it just seemed a little obvious at times who the bad guy was. Overall though, 3/5, was a good speedy thriller read.
Thank you to NetGalley for letting me read the ARC!

This is a story of family. Messy, crazy family. I truly enjoyed this Jeneva Rose novel that left me guessing until about 80% in. A thriller that certainly had its twists and turns. I enjoyed the way she wrapped up and tied everything up with a nice bow. As usual great work for Jeneva.

This was pretty good.
Always love Jeneva Rose's writing and this definitely didn't disappoint.
This would be a great book club book, so many different things to discuss and situations to analyze. I always love a good thriller for a book club pick as they are usually pretty fast reads.