This one was a good page turner, but definitely felt a little fantastical at times! The Bishop sisters are an interesting bunch, and the twists and turns in this one made me keep reading so I could find out what happened.
I did think it was a little predictable at times and the romance felt a little haphazardly thrown in, but overall it was a fun read.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed the premise of this book and the cast of characters. I did have a hard time differentiating all the sisters at times because they all were unlikable characters. I enjoyed the ending of this book and how everything played out in the end for Charlie.

A quick paced book that really sucks you in. While the family is a whole hot mess, the housekeeper is a redeeming character here.

I love the shut in vibes.

One Big Happy Family completely drew me in! I read the entire book in 24 hours. It's the story of a dysfunctional group of sisters coming together after the sudden death of their father to go over the will in the middle of a hurricane. One death and then another one happens and everyone has a motive which makes everyone a suspect. In the beginning I thought it was going to be a retelling of And Then There Were None however it turned out to only have similarities but not a complete retelling. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more by Jamie Day. Thank you to NetGalley & St. Martin's Press for my ARC in exchange for my review.

I loved Jamie’s Day's debut novel, “The Block Party”. That book was an easy 5 stars for me, so I couldn’t wait to start “One Big Happy Family”. The novel opens with Charley, the maid at the Precipice Hotel. The owner recently died, so his third daughters are arriving at the hotel for his will reading all while a hurricane is on its way. Someone ends up dead, and everyone appears to have a secret.

This book is perfect if you are looking for a thriller/mystery where everyone has secrets, and the book goes into their backstories. The ending was really good and not rushed at all. The novel is broken up into short chapters and filled with twists and turns. The first half started off really strong. By the halfway point, I started to lose my interest. I think mostly it is due to reading other books where people are trapped in a remote location, someone dies, etc. While this wasn’t my favorite book, I will definitely read the next book Jamie Day hopefully publishes!

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press, Jamie Day, and NetGalley for allowing me to read this novel in exchange for an honest review.

In One Big Happy Family, The Precipice - a family owned hotel, sets the scene in what should be a thrilling story as the owner’s passing brings his three daughters, the Bishop sisters, together to claim their inheritance. With a hurricane coming and a murder to solve, it sounds like it should be an exciting and intriguing read. However, the characters, mainly the sisters, are uninteresting and overly dramatic. The story is narrated by Charlie, a young hotel maid worried about losing her job, and while her perspective and story is somewhat interesting and relatable, it doesn’t really pull you in. The twist in the middle of the story was more shocking and interesting than the overall twist at the end of the book. I had high hopes but was left disappointed.

A huge thank you to NetGalley, Jamie Day, and St. Martin's Press for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Wow, this book was mind boggling. So many points of view when talking about childhood at times I had to stop and think about who was talking, remembering. While I did get tired of hearing so many memories Iguess it was needed to tell this story. They are very few likable characters except for the main character Charlie,, her gramma and Rodrigo.
The hotel owners grown children that come to the hotel to have the will read as a hurricane is coming ashore we not nice people and very entitled. The hateful things they said and did to Charlie and each other were shocking. I found my mouth dropping multiples times and was glad they got some of what they deserved. The mystery of the story was not who I expected it to be , until it dawned on me. A very good book with twists and turns to make it fly by and keep you entertained.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc.

Interesting concept...but I didn't enjoy this. The characters didn't feel real. The dialogue didn't feel real, and even the dreaded hurricane played a smaller role than I hoped. I ended up skimming the book to find out what happened. If you can suspend belief and like locked room mysteries, then you might like this.

This book was really great! I love maid books, and this one kept me on the edge of my seat at all times. My mind was going a completely different way for the beginning but the ending was great!!! I loved this book and would definitely recommend it to anyone!

When the three Bishop sisters are trapped in what they all thought would be their own hotel, The Precipice all hell breaks loose. Although the weather had different plans than they did, it will either push them closer together or tear them further apart.

This book definitely has everything a thriller needs. From the power going out to a murderer on the loose with a huge hotel thrown in the mix, this book definitely gets 5 out of 5 stars from me.

Family drama. Off season Hotel. Estranged Family. Loyal staff. And a who-done-it murder mystery. If any one of these points gets your inner Nancy Drew reaching for a flashlight dnd looking for a hidden staircase then this is a book that will delight you as much as it did me. Charley was a wonderful character and although I was not a fan of her petty left from the hotel guests, she was written in such a way that I understood her as a character. This was important because it reset my inner moral compass so that, when she stands in opposition to the The Family it makes their actions and behaviors look so much worse. As you can guess this was a book that had all the fun of Knives Out with quirky family members that will make anyone look at their next family event and say Well I lest its not going to be a Bishop Family Event!

If you looking for a truly escapist read with a solid mystery, and characters that will make you shake your head, than you have a good quick fun read right here.

A hotel that has been in the family for years is up for grabs after the patriarch dies, leaving the family and some workers scrambling for what they all think is theirs. Mix in a hurricane this is a recipe for disaster….and a good book!
Thank you #stmartinspress and #NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review

One Big Happy Family is a heartwarming yet somewhat conventional story about the joys and challenges of blending families. The novel explores themes of love, family dynamics, and finding common ground amidst differences, but it follows a fairly predictable path. While the message of unity is touching, the plot lacks any major twists or unexpected developments.

The characters are likable and relatable, but some feel a bit one-dimensional, with their struggles resolved a little too neatly. The family interactions provide plenty of tender moments, but at times, the dialogue and situations can feel overly sentimental or clichéd.

For readers looking for an uplifting, feel-good story with a focus on family, One Big Happy Family delivers an easy, pleasant read. However, it doesn’t break new ground or offer much in the way of complexity, making it a nice, if somewhat forgettable, choice for those seeking a light, comforting novel.

A very interesting, locked room, mystery!

I felt like this one was a bit slow paced in the first half, but then it picked up a lot in the second half. I really enjoyed the flashback portions of the story, but still found it a bit hard at times to remember who was who (this one has lots of characters). Overall though it was interesting and kept me wanting to know more. I listened to this one on audio and I flew through it. I wasn't a huge fan of how chaotic the ending was, but overall it was still a good read!

Locked room mysteries are my favorite, and this one didn’t disappoint! The setting was fun and the characters were entertaining. It was well paced and an overall enjoyable read.

Thanks NetGalley for the advanced copy! This was a great popcorn thriller. I really enjoyed it and thought it was perfect for summer.

📚BOOK REVIEW📚

📱🎧 "One Big Happy Family" by Jamie Day

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published July 16, 2024

A locked room mystery at the Precipice Hotel, a family- owned, legendary, eclectic hotel located on the rocky coast of Maine.

When the late George Bishop has died, the 3 daughters gather to hear the reading of the will. Iris, Vicki, and Faith all want to claim what’s rightfully theirs, while a hurricane is coming in. The hotel has a 19-year-old live in chambermaid named Charley, who is whip smart, and very resilient. She is taking care of her aging grandmother who is in an old folks home.
Enter Bree, a young girl in a desperate situation running from her ex and Charley decides to help and hide her in one of the empty hotel rooms. The Bishop sisters are all so different. The oldest Vicki, bad-tempered and sharp, married to Todd, who is greedy, and ruthless. The middle sister, Iris is an ex-convict, ex-drug addict, but finally trying to get her life together. And Faith, the baby of the family and a former model, who married Hope a calming spiritualist. Vicki’s beautiful son Quinn, steals Charley’s heart at first sight, and then young Oliver: the son of Faith & Hope, a smart, rhyming autistic boy.

But things suddenly change when a murder occurs and everyone’s secrets come out.


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i will read basically any book set in maine, and this one is no exception. i found this book a fast, compelling read, but ultimately don't think it will stick with me. 3.5 stars

This was a solid thriller read for me. I loved the Maine setting and this book has a very cast of characters. The hotel was almost a character itself. I enjoyed following the characters and trying to figure out the mystery!

This was a quick, action filled thriller!
I actually liked all the characters, except George, obviously.
This book had me at the edge of my seat! Tbh, I found it was really predictable, but I was eager to learn each characters motivation for what they did.
Each character had a different story, and most of them had a difficult past. It was interesting to see where and how their stories intertwined.
I also liked that part of the story took place during a hurricane, which made it even more thrilling.
I would definitely recommend this!