3.5 🌟 rounded to 4. Some good twists in this
book that I had not figured out. This family
puts the "dys" in dysfunction, that's for sure!
Thank you to @netgalley for an ARC

This book was okay. Not the best book I've ready, but certainly not the worst. I thought the book started off interesting, but then just thought it was a little too slow of a read for my liking. There was so much going on in this book, but it still didn't really hold my attention. Again, it was an okay read. Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for a digital arc of this title.

This is a locked room murder mystery set in an old eclectic hotel in Maine that includes old family secrets and rich people behaving badly. The premise had me hooked but the execution was a miss for me. The writing veered toward YA and the beginning is very slow. Not much is happening until Part 3 but by then, I didn’t really care much about the plot or most of the characters.

Thanks to NetGalley and St Martin’s Press for an advanced reader copy.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to review this book.

This book was very predictable and slow. The author tells you everything. There's no exploration of character or setting. It's not a fun or engaging read.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3/5)

"One Big Happy Family" by Jamie Day is a mystery/thriller that invites readers into the lives of the Bishop family & the enigmatic Precipice Hotel. The writing is engaging, & the story starts off on a high note, promising an intriguing blend of suspense and family drama. However, as the plot progresses, it becomes increasingly convoluted, losing some of its initial charm & coherence for me.

I had high hopes for this novel, especially after being captivated by Day's debut. While the potential was there, & certain elements were well-crafted, the overall execution left me wanting more.

Despite my reservations, "One Big Happy Family" has its merits and may appeal to readers who enjoy intricate plots and multifaceted characters.

Thank you to #NetGalley, the author and publisher for the ARC. My reviews are my own and freely expressed.

This was a cluster of a book with a complicated family history that as the story went just became more and more convoluted. Usually I am here for a family drama story but this one was a little too complicated even for me... I kept getting Oliver and Quinn confused and then I forgot that Samuel even existed.

The relations between them and overall opinions of one another made this one even worse.

While reading this was fun in a way that I didn't know what to expect, it was a bit hard to keep track of and the ending fell really flat. I could have done with out the embezzling from the nursing home piece because that was just way too much. I enjoyed Block party more than this one but as always authors have to flex a bit

My thanks to St. Martin's Press, Jamie Day and Netgalley.

I don't have a lot to say about this book. Started off good, I liked the setting and the suspense but then it just started to fall flat. Unrealistic family drama and very predictable ending.

Jamie Day‘s 2023 release The Block Party was a twisty and fun ride so I was excited to get my hands on her latest thriller, but sadly I didn't love it like I thought I would. One Big Happy Family in quick, rapid-fire thoughts.

-I didn’t connect with the main protagonist at all
-character development was lacking, and it was hard to distinguish between the three sisters
-when a rhyme showed up on a mirror, I felt like I had read a similar plot in another book
-the second part drew me out of the present-day action, then aspects felt repetitive
-I felt disconnected from the story as I constantly tried to piece out who was who
-the outcome was too easy to predict from early on
-one sub-plot didn't jive with the rest of the story
-the audiobook narrator sounded nasally and far too old for a believable nineteen-year-old

One Big Happy Family does get points for making me gasp at one reveal, but that's about it!

Thank you NetGalley, St. Martin's Press and MacMillan Audio for the complimentary copies to read and review.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for this copy of One Big Happy Family by Jamie Day. I'm glad that I didn't miss out on this one!

This was an excellent read - full of twists, turns, and jaw-dropping moments. You'll love trying to figure out the "secrets" of the various key players and won't want to set it down until you have finished.

My Second read by this Author and I loved it. Fast paced thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat with twists and turns that you don't see coming. A Family-owned hotel is the setting for this read that involves Family secrets, Murder and mayhem.
Thank you to Netgalley, St. Martins Press and the Author, Jamie Day for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This story was full of twists and turns and was engaging all the way through. The variety of characters and setting were great.

I loved the drama and chaos! Some of the twists were a little predictable but it was still a good read.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for an eArc in exchange for an honest review!

One Big Happy Family is set at The Precipice, a hotel on the coast of Maine.

It had all the potential of a great book. The setting was wonderful. The reading of a will. A storm coming adds to the drama among the family. A secluded secret guest A maid desperate to keep her job.

Starts out a little slow with the setup of the family and other characters. I didn't really connect with any of the characters other than Charley.

The unrealistic happenings had me rolling my eyes at times.

Overall a good book, just not as good as I had hoped.

Thanks to St. Martin's Press for the arc.netgalley and

Of course it’s NOT one big happy family! Three sisters via for rights of their family inn. Add an unscrupulous chamber maid who is hiding a women in one of the rooms, secrets galore and a hurricane on the way and you have a great tale of suspense!

I absolutely loved the IDEA of this book—seriously, a stormy hotel with family secrets? How cool is that? The premise had me hooked from the start. But here’s the twist: while the concept was great, the execution felt a bit like a slow drizzle rather than a full-on hurricane. The big reveal came a bit too soon for my taste, even if it wasn’t exactly what I’d predicted in the end. Also, the romance subplot felt a little like an afterthought or just didn’t quite hit the mark for me.

Some moments/ aspects felt a bit corny too, which took me out of the suspenseful vibe I was craving. But don’t get me wrong, if you’re into atmospheric settings and family drama with a mystery side, this might still be worth a read. It’s got charm, but it’s also got a few quirks.

Jamie Day is one of my favorite, go-to authors and this book was giving all the ‘And Then There Were None’ vibes. Trapped in a hotel during a storm, you were left wondering if the members of the family all had pure intentions. I absolutely loved this book and devoured it!

A Hurricane…a murderer…family 😳
All of this leaves you with an interesting tale with drama, chaos, and a lot going on! This was quite interesting and a new to me author. I’ll definitely check her out again

Jamie Day has produced a tightly-crafted mystery full of love-to-hate-them characters, and an atmospheric setting that perfectly befits the tension inherent in the plot. While it's not exactly anything earth-shattering as a sort of locked-room mystery populated by badly-behaved wealthy folks, it's a competent and solid entry into the genre. This was a thoroughly enjoyable summer read - if a little rushed towards the end, and maybe even a little TOO neatly tied up - and I look forward to whatever comes next from the author.

No, they’re not - not one big happy family. Three sisters with many dark secrets between them and Charley, the chambermaid at their father’s hotel are the main characters in this mystery. While I enjoyed the sisters section of the novel best, overall I felt like the author threw in every mystery story trope - a set of characters stuck in one location, a huge storm, a murder and some red herrings. This wasn’t the novel for me but I will continue to read this author as I felt her debut novel The Block Party was strong.

Thanks to NetGalley, the author and St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read and review this digital ARC.

An okay family story and who done it rolled into one. Didn’t always keep my interest. Good location.