"Unputdownable" is so cliche- but trust me, that is how to best describe One Big Happy Family by Jamie Day. WOW, just wow! Also, as a born and bred Mainer, I was thrilled with how Jamie described and shared the location. It was 100% on point with accuracy.

This one wasn’t for me. I struggled to get into it and ended up DNF it.
I don’t know if it was the plot, characters or writing

"One Big Happy Family" didn't strike a chord with me, but I believe it has promise for many readers of this genre. Thank you for the opportunity to read the ARC.

Moody and atmospheric, Day paints a vivid picture of the Bishop sisters as they gather for the reading of the will as a storm rages. The pace was too slow for me with some predictable plot points and a too trusting and naive main character. Not my favorite but would read more from this author

Such a crazy story and so good! It started to feel like it was dragging however it wasn't in a way that I didn't want to read it. It was still very important that I find out what was going on

This was a fun and twisty book set against the backdrop of an old hotel. Loved it. Thank you netgalley for this copy!

Thank you Netgalley, Jamie Day and the publisher for giving me a chance to read this

It took me awhile to read this book. It was well written but it kinda bored me. I didn't want to put it on my DNF pile so I pushed through it.

One Big Happy Family is your next twisty turny thriller that will have you begging to know whodunnit!

This book has it all, a family with all the secrets, characters that are all of questionable natures, and a closed room atmosphere in the middle of a huge storm! When people start to drop dead like flies alliances and grudges will be questioned, and sides will be taken. There was so much to enjoy in this one. It is told from multiple timelines and POVs to bring the whole sordid story out. Secrets upon secrets are revealed and nothing is as it seems. I loved how this was paced and the stories within the story, you would almost think it was too much but it wasn't!

The only slightly negative thing in this one was a certain romance that just seemed unnecessary to the story. I would have preferred if it was not even included because it seemed like the only way to have a happily ever after is if you find love, which is not true. This is more of a personal preference than anything though, as I just prefer not to have romance in my thrillers.

Overall, I loved this story and all of the plots. It kept me guessing, which doesn't happen very often. The entire ride was really enjoyable and I think this is a perfect read for anyone that loves thrillers and mysteries. I know I will be recommending this one. Despite Jamie Day being a new to me author, she won me over with this book and I will be reading more of their works.

Wow the dramatics of this family. So many twists and interconnected parts. I didn’t guess most of the twists & I felt like the family drama had so many layers and interwoven pieces. Charley was a lovely character and her story itself was dramatic. And wooooo the Bishop sisters were a wild and dysfunctional bunch. I enjoyed both reading this one and listening!

Author Jamie Day is a good writer and I really like his writing style. The plot is well-constructed and he offers superb descriptions of people and places. This talent is definitely on display in his book One Big Happy Family.

The book starts out a bit slowly while the author lays a lot of groundwork and some backstory. The pace picks up but throughout the book it’s uneven and at times the story lags. So much so that I found myself losing interest. It could have been shorter and more believable.

Although the book is described as a thriller, One Big Happy Family seems to be more of a family drama with a bit of mystery and tension for good measure. As the story approaches the finale, there are several unexpected revelations. But, it seemed as though it was mostly to get the reader’s attention back on track and there was little time to digest this new information before there was even more revealed.

Overall, the book has a great premise and is well-written. But, it seems as though there is some extraneous and extended portions that could have been trimmed in order to produce a tighter, more enjoyable book. NetGalley provided an advance reader copy.

One Big Happy Family by Jamie Day offers a light-hearted take on family dynamics, with its fair share of charm and humor. The story revolves around a family that, despite their quirks and differences, ultimately sticks together. The characters are relatable, and there are some genuinely heartwarming moments that explore love, forgiveness, and the complexities of familial relationships.

However, the pacing sometimes feels uneven, and the plot can be predictable. While the family interactions are fun to read about, I found the character development a bit shallow, leaving me wishing for more depth. It’s an enjoyable read, but not particularly groundbreaking. Overall, One Big Happy Family is a solid, feel-good story, though it doesn’t quite hit the emotional highs I was hoping for.

Just a big family all with their secrets and that one person threatening to spill it all. Because everyone has a secret-everyone. Oh and there's a major storm coming that no one believes actually will come. Overall it was okay, but I didn't get as engrossed into it as I would have liked.

I really enjoyed reading One Big Happy Family... this had me hooked from the first chapter. I especially liked the setting as I live on the coast of Maine. I am looking forward to recommending this to customers. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced reader copy.

Thanks to St. Martin's Press for an advanced copy of One Big Happy Family by Jamie Day.

I tried to read this book and I couldn't connect with the characters, so I decided to try it as an audibook format and, after two tries, I had to stop and DNF it. It was so hard to connect with the MC at the beginning of the story, and I tried (three times) but I couldn't pass from the first chapter and not only I didn't connect but I was very confused.

Well written with good character development. A locked room thriller involving one venue/setting for the entire book. Kept me guessing throughout.

Charley works and lives at an eclectic, charming hotel. She doesn’t love the set up, but she does what she needs to in order to care for her Nana who lives in a nursing home. When the owner dies, Charley is faced with dealing with the daughters. Three sisters, all a little unhinged, descend upon the hotel. They all have their own agendas and not everything is on the up and up. Some people won’t leave the hotel alive.

This wasn’t bad…I just felt like have read it before. The same old troupe; trapped in a hotel during a hurricane, crazy people, a gun and money hunger. I’m not sorry I read it, but I just wasn’t blown away by creativity.

This book was just way. too. slow for me to enjoy. It picks up near the end, but I was over it by that point.

What a twisty, crazy thriller! I really enjoyed this locked room mystery and the creepy setting of this New England hotel on the coast in advance of an impending hurricane. This one had it all and left me guessing and second-guessing on who dun it. I highly recommend this one!

I normally love domestic thrillers but I didnt enjoy this one. It was extremely convoluted and not fleshed out enough. Although this is classified as a thriller, I didnt find it that thrilling. It read more as a family drama.

This family is anything but happy! At a remote hotel 3 sisters and their families are called to say goodbye to their father and the reading of his will. The story is told from the perspective of a maid at the hotel, which means we only know what she’s knows. As the bodies start piling up she just wants to get out alive.

I enjoyed this book but it has some predictable twists. I enjoyed the main character and found her very relatable.