I'd like to thank Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for providing this ARC in exchange of an honest review.
I'm not sure how to rate this. I liked it but...

I can say there were a lot of twists and turns and the "who done it" was a surprise. I guess I didn't like any of the characters in this one. The suspense is what kept me going.

When the owner of the Precipice passes away. His family comes in to go over the will. What seems like a simple normal thing, turns into a suspenseful story. Full of twists and turns. With an ending you will not believe.

Big Happy Family by Jamie Day

Generational family drama is often chaotic and drama-filled, and boy, was this no different.
I loved how this story was told. The way things unfolded and the twists and secrets were deliciously delivered.
This book has quite a cast of characters, and it seems everyone needs something. The biggest twist was delivered like a kick to the ribs, but it was also so well orchestrated that I did not see it coming.
Everything about this novel was captivating—the scenery, the people, the drama. I devoured this book because just when I thought things couldn’t possibly get worse, they did.
Charley was such a relatable character. She was kind and hardworking and wanted to care for her beloved nana. She was such a fantastic character.
The sisters were… a lot. But their development was so well done that you felt connected and disconnected. I liked Ollie. He may have been the odd character, but I loved how he interpreted things, and being weird is not bad.
If you like books with remote locations, dynamic characters, and a plot that will take you by surprise, this book is for you. Katy approved!

Publication date: July 16, 2024
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press

Just another average thriller by Jamie Day. I want impressed, but I didn't hate it either. A locked room mystery with a maid in a hotel. Seems like it's been done before. Overall, just an ok read from me.

*Thank you partners @stmartinspress and @macmillan.audio for the #gifted e-galley and audiobook.*

The was my first book by this author and I was delightfully surprised. I liked that it was about a state not far from me and loved the surprises. So enjoyable.

Could this reunion be the death of them?

The Precipice is a legendary, family-owned hotel on the rocky coast of Maine. With the recent passing of their father, the Bishop sisters--Iris, Vicki, and Faith--have come for the weekend to claim it. But with a hurricane looming and each of the Bishop sisters harboring dangerous secrets, there's murder in the air-- and not everyone who checks into the Precipice will be checking out.

Each sister wants what is rightfully hers, and in the mix is the Precipe's nineteen-year-old chambermaid Charley Kelley: smart, resilient, older than her years, and in desperate straits.

The arrival of the Bishop sisters could spell disaster for Charley. Will they close the hotel? Fire her? Discover her habit of pilfering from guests? Or even worse, learn that she's using a guest room to hide a woman on the run.

With razor-sharp wit, heart, thrills, and twists, Jamie Day's ONE BIG HAPPY FAMILY delivers a unique brand of summertime suspense.

Thank you to St Martin's Press and NetGalley for an advanced digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A good book but i didn't find it to be a great book, probably because I really didn't like any of the characters. The suspense was there and kept me reading on but I just found the events of the book to be a little weird and unbelievable.
Would I recommend it to others, I don't know because I think It's a book that won't really remember details of. It was the type of book that I can remember the plot and some details of characters but left me feeling unconnected.

Charley has a great job at The Precipice. She may take a few things as she cleans the rooms, but will the wealthy guests really miss it?! However, Charley's job as maid is threatened when the hotel's owner passes away and his daughters come to claim their inheritance. Will they fire her for the thefts or the fact that she is protecting a woman using one of their rooms?

This book was very reminiscent of the dysfunctional family from Knives Out.

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

A locked-room mystery where no one is quite who they seem. While there were multiple subplots weaving through the story, everything tied together well, with no loose ends. Some twists were easy to spot early on, but that didn’t take away from the overall enjoyment—there was still plenty to keep me engaged.

Good suspense but not as good as her previous book, The Block Party. But still an enjoyable read with surprises in the end. I like that in a suspenseful book that keeps you guessing and then, zing! Thanks to #netgalley #jamieday #onebighappyfamily for the opportunity to read and review this book. 3.5 out of 5.

This was quite the entertaining story, even more engaging with the audio format. Featuring plenty of family drama and forbidden secrets, I was here for this popcorn thriller to the end.

*many thanks to Macmillan audio and Netgalley for the gifted copy for review

A nineteen year old is at the heart of this part mystery part family saga. A hurricane mirrors the tension of the sisters and Charley as someone makes a decision they need to make in a matter of days. Root for the one who showed up day and night regardless of her ethics. The overall suspense for a true thriller is lacking.

I really enjoyed The Block Party so I quickly grabbed this up! Here’s what I enjoyed… the premise, the setting, the timelines, and the pace! Here’s where it fell short for me… once again… unlikeable characters! Why?? I feel this is a popular trend lately but it has to be done perfectly to really keep you interested. Overall solid 3/5 ⭐️

Love the story and the drama that mingled with in
the family. Will definitely tell my friends to check this book out.

I enjoyed this book and thought it was a good suspenseful read—the ending surprised me and I look forward to more from this author!

I really loved this book. It is well written and suspenseful. I was surprised by the ending! Highly recommend for a good summer read!

I enjoyed reading this book and the storyline was intriguing. I liked the family dynamics and drama that added to the story. Each character felt well developed and had an intriguing storyline. Overall it was a great book!

This sounds like the setup for a thrilling, atmospheric mystery, with lots of tension between the characters and plenty of suspense building up in a secluded, stormy setting. The Precipice, with its eerie name and its dramatic coastal location, sets the perfect stage for a psychological thriller or a whodunit. The Bishop sisters' different motives—each of them eyeing the hotel for their own gain—add layers of conflict, and Charley's role as an outsider caught in the middle of their dangerous dynamics creates an intriguing underdog protagonist. Her own secrets and troubles only complicate the web of tension.

I was a huge fan of "The Block Party," and wanted to love this one too! I enjoyed it, but it didn't keep my attention like I wanted it to.

I think this plot was a little too close the Nita Prose's Maid series.
Charley is the maid of a huge boutique hotel that is family owned .When the owner passes, the rest of the family descends upon the hotel during a major hurricane.
The plot was full of family relationships, chaos and secrets! It was a solid read! I think if I hadn't just caught up on the other Maid series by Nita Prose, I may have liked it better.

Loved the writing in this suspenseful locked room mystery where the environment is yet another character. Full of twists and turns this book is a fun ride. Can’t wait to read more by Day!