This story is so interesting and it does not disappoint. Great character development. At first it was challenging to keep the characters straight but I picked it up in the first couple chapters. Would definitely recommend and I can see this developing into a movie.

This book started off slow for me. There’s a lot of backstory to get through. When the sisters are introduced everything picks up. Everything slows down again to get the sister’s backstory. After the sister’s backstory things pick back up.

Charley works as a maid at the Precipice Hotel. Her boss George is not the best, and he expects a lot out of her, a little too much. George passes away and Charley must prepare for the Bishop sisters to arrive for their father’s funeral and inheritance. Bree, Charley’s friend, stumbles to the hotel to get away from her abusive boyfriend. But who is Bree really? Weird things start to happen around the hotel and this becomes a “who is guilty” scenario.


Overall, i did enjoy this book. I do feel like there were a few loop holes. The book did seem to drag in a few spots. I’m glad i read it, but I’m also glad it’s finished.

thank you to NetGalley and St Martins Press for the ARC!

Loved the book,the characters & storyline were terrific.
A story of a truly messed up family,especially the three sisters.
They all converge on the family hotel for the reading of their fathers will.
Little do they know of the deaths & agony of unbelievable secrets that they have held onto for years,will be the undoing of all.
There is also a raging storm outside,Larry,as the storm is called is wreaking havoc as well
Thank you to netgalley for allowing this book to be enjoyed by me & to a great author "Jamie Day" for writing it.
I would truly recommend this one,to all !

I really tried to give this book a fair shot. I read 40% of it before I abandoned it. The whole plot seems unbelievable, and it dragged on and on repeating the same details about the main character, Charley, and her hardships, but in different ways. I will give the author another try, but not this book. Unfortunately, this was a dud for me. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

Wow, this book is a doozy!!! Put together family drama, an old hotel and throw in a hurricane, you have the perfect suspenseful read! You keep trying to figure out where the thriller is going to go, and it throws is loop after loop. An enjoyable read for sure.

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC! One Big Happy Family by Jamie Day is a fast paced psychological thriller that had me guessing almost until the very end. I love a thriller where I am certain that things will go one way and then almost instantly a twist makes me have to rethink the whole thing over again. The way that the author described the characters and the manner in which they interacted with one another was well written and one could never tell if they were truthful or just spouting claims to avoid suspicion. Morover, the generational trauma caused by one man is astounding and left me feeling nothing but empathy for his children and grandchildren. Overall, a story I will definitely a story I will recommend to others.

Charley Kelley is a chambermaid at the family-owned, Precipice Hotel on the rocky coast of Maine. She is a smart, hard working, resilient young lady who is working hard to provide for her grandmother who raised her. The owner of the hotel dies and his three daughters come back for the reading of the will and all hell breaks loose. This was a suspense-filled, family drama with surprises and chaos thrown in. I really enjoyed the crazy cast of characters and the eccentric hotel setting. Shorter chapters are always a welcome bonus in my book. They make for a quicker read. I really enjoyed this book. Thank you NetGalley for the chance to read it ahead of time.

I was offered this early release for my honest opinion. This book was great! I was invested the whole time and the plot twist at the end?? Wasn’t expecting it. I really liked the tie ins the author made, it really showed that she paid attention to the details and made them work so well together

This was my first book by Jamie Day and I was so impressed! Am amazing locked room thriller reminiscent of “Daisy Darker” and “The Only One Left”

When the Bishop sisters come back to The Precipice after their fathers death to claim their inheritance, murder is in the air. Charley, the maid, fears she’ll lose her job, but she ain’t seen nothing yet!! There was so much going on in this book, but in a good way! Mystery, family dysfunction, murder and intrigue. Definitely don’t want to miss this one.

Another great book from Jamie Day. Beautiful cover caught my attention. Great characters and mystery. Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book

Charley is a live in maid at the Precipice Hotel. When the hotel owner dies and his children arrive for the reading of the will, all hell breaks lose. As family secrets unravel and a hurricane bares down on the hotel, Charley realizes her life may be in danger.

This was a twisty turny who dun it that kept me guessing. The characters were fascinating and the family dynamic was nuts! I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to others. I look forward to reading the author's other books.

I was given an advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

DNF at 38% through because I was not enjoying the writing, pacing or story at all. This book was written like it was trying to sound like someone thinks a YA mystery might sound. The characters conversations are odd, the story is all over the place, and the details are disjointed. Even almost halfway in, I did not care about the story or where it was going. It was painful.

This was a jam-packed story with a beautiful setting (Maine), a hurricane, a wealthy family, their lawyer, the hotel maid, and a woman on the run stranded in the family’s hotel. I was immediately drawn to this idea and couldn't wait to read it. The family’s background, the maid’s life, and a fight for money and property were the center of this tale. The plot was well written, and I could follow it, given so many moving parts. Some murders were thrown in there, too, for us to tie together all of these characters’ backgrounds. The author did well with character development. It was descriptive and easy to remember everyone. This was a mystery plot to me sprinkled with humor, which I loved.

What happens when your creepy, handsy boss dies and his estranged children arrive at the hotel where you work as a maid for the will reading during a massive hurricane? And then adding in a stowaway who is hiding from her abusive boyfriend? And the lawyer reading the will has a past connection to the hotel manager? Plus a kid that speaks in rhymes and a very cute boy who just happens to be your creepy ex-boss’s grandson?

Absolute chaos of the best kind!

Thank you @netgalley for the ARC of One Big Happy Family.

This book is perfect for people who like closed door mysteries and family dramas. For me, this book started out strong and the pacing was good. I like slow burns and build up of the drama where little rid bits are leaves throughout the book. There were a few leaps and holes in the story that I thought took away from the plot. This is a good book the curl up with on a rainy afternoon with a hot drink.

The Bishop family gathers together at their family hotel following the death of their father. They each want part of the hotel, which puts the chambermaid, Charley, in jeopardy to lose her job. When one of the group turns up dead, they realize someone has sinister motivations. Each person is a suspect and also potentially I. Line to be the next victim.

4 stars!

This will be the second book i've read by Jamie Day. I've read The Block Party and really enjoyed it, which made me very excited to read One Big Happy Family.

The characters were (in my opinion) a little unlikeable and very chaotic, which I think checks out with the storyline.

I was kept intrigued throughout and that's what I always look for in a book. I look forward to reading more Jamie Day books in the future.

Thank you NetGalley and St.Martin's Press for the ARC!

This was my first book from Jamie Day and wow! One Big Happy Family was one wild and unhinged roller coaster of a story.

The characters were absolutely nuts, the setting was quirky and comforting at the same time, and the story was an up and down battle of wits and human decency. The story taking place during a particularly devastating hurricane was a great catalyst for the events because you were really able to kind of envision this chaotic storm churning in the background of each page. It really set the tone and mood. My only gripe was it felt a little drawn out in the middle, but then the ending was jam packed with wild twists and turns and a satisfying ending.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read this ARC before its expected release date of July 16, 2024.

I recently had the opportunity to read "The One Big Happy Family , by Jamie Day, thanks to NetGalley, who provided me with an advance reader copy in exchange for an unbiased review. Set against the backdrop of the legendary family-owned hotel on the rocky coast of Maine, the Bishop sisters vie for control in the aftermath of their father's passing. With secrets aplenty and a looming hurricane, the atmosphere is charged with suspense. While the novel offers a unique blend of wit, heart, and thrilling twists, I found the pacing a bit uneven, which impacted my overall engagement.

Despite the occasional pacing issues, Day's storytelling skill shines through, crafting a suspenseful tale with intriguing characters and a captivating setting. "The Precipice" keeps readers on their toes, uncovering dangerous secrets and the potential for murder in a coastal haven. Overall, I would rate the book 3 out of 5, appreciating the engaging elements while noting room for improvement in pacing dynamics. Thank you again to NetGalley for the opportunity to delve into this summertime suspense novel.

To be honest, I found the whole plot pretty far-fetched, but I kept reading because I did want to know what happened.

*Thanks to Edelweiss, Netgalley, and the publisher for providing an e-galley in exchange for an honest review.

this is a mystery with lots of not so nice suspects. There're several story lines that keep you guessing and lots of surprise twists. The characters are very human and despite their flaws you feel sorry for some of them and forgive the others.