OMG this was a wild read, and I was totally here for it! Sarah Pekkanen does not disappoint with this book. She is now on my always-read list and am adding all of her books to my TBR! I can't wait to see what she writes next.

Enjoyable and thrilling listen. This was my first book by this author but I will certainly read more! Loved this one highly recommend

Loved, loved, loved the House of Glass by Sarah Pekkanen. I particularly enjoy thrillers on audio and this story/narrator did not disappoint! Thank you Macmillan Audio, Sarah Pekkanen, & NetGalley for an ARC audio of this title.

I loved this one...so creepy and strange in many ways. A house with no glass, only plastic. A 9 year old traumatic mute little girl. A dead nanny...murdered? The little girl possibly witnessed a murder and at the worst time because her parents were going through a bitter divorce. I always have said, "You never know what goes on behind closed doors" and this family is one that is looked at as perfect. But are they perfect in the sense people would think of as perfect? I was so curious to get to the answers and I was hooked from the beginning. The new nanny never really worked with children as young as Rose, but since the new nanny, Stella, had been through a similar situation the judge on the case thought she'd be the only on to get through to Rose.

To add to the deeper levels of the investigation, it turns out that the lawyer also had a terrible past. I don't want to say too much to spoil the plot, but it was really good! Stella was about to find out all family secrets and watching as the mute Rose helped her through discovering what really happened when the deceased nanny plunged to her death was interesting. To add to the "fun" of getting to the truth of the mystery, everyone seemed to be lying so who, if anyone, was telling the truth?

The narrator enhanced the story and it really helped my interest in the story as her voice helped differentiate between characters. She had good voice inflections as well and I thoroughly enjoyed listening to her as I read along. I will definitely listen to Laura Benanti again.

House of Glass
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Author: Sarah Pekkanen

I requested a digital advanced readers copy from NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press and Macmillan Audio and providing my opinion voluntarily and unbiased.

Synopsis: On the outside they were the golden family with the perfect life. On the inside they built the perfect lie. A young nanny who plunged to her death, or was she pushed? A nine-year-old girl who collects sharp objects and refuses to speak. A lawyer whose job it is to uncover who in the family is a victim and who is a murderer. But how can you find out the truth when everyone here is lying?

Rose Barclay is a nine-year-old girl who witnessed the possible murder of her nanny - in the midst of her parent's bitter divorce - and immediately stopped speaking. Stella Hudson is a best interest attorney, appointed to serve as counsel for children in custody cases. She never accepts clients under thirteen due to her own traumatic childhood, but Stella's mentor, a revered judge, believes Stella is the only one who can help.

From the moment Stella passes through the iron security gate and steps into the gilded, historic DC home of the Barclays, she realizes the case is even more twisted, and the Barclay family far more troubled, than she feared. And there's something eerie about the house itself: It's a plastic house, with not a single bit of glass to be found. As Stella comes closer to uncovering the secrets the Barclays are desperate to hide, danger wraps around her like a shroud, and her past and present are set on a collision course in ways she never expected. Everyone is a suspect in the nanny's murder. The mother, the father, the grandmother, the nanny's boyfriend. Even Rose. Is the person Stella's supposed to protect the one she may need protection from?

My Thoughts: I am behind on reviews, I am slowly getting caught up. Rose Barclay witnessed the death of her nanny while her parents are engrossed in a nasty divorce. Rose stopped speaking. Stella Hudson is a best interest attorney, she is the voice of children in divorce cases. Stella normally will not take on any clients under the age of 13 but when her long-time mentor personally requests her for this sensitive case, Stella reluctantly agrees. From the moment Stella entered the Barclay estate, she knew this family was really troubled. As Stella uncovers secret after secret, when the past and present collide in an explosive way, Stella must wade through everything to determine the best interests of Rose. Will Stella be able to preserve the child’s best interests while not trenching her own traumatic past up? This follows the tropes of a claustrophobic whodunit.

The story is narrated through the POV of Stella. The Barclays have removed all of the glass from their home when Rose started to collect sharp objects after the death of her nanny. The tone and setting is a chilling atmospheric vibe. The characters were well developed with depth, were mysterious, secretive, and intriguing. To say that the characters are sinister barely scratches the surface. Every character is a suspect with their own motives. The author’s writing style was complex, multifaceted, twisty, chilling, and disturbing. The author does an amazing job at creating a creepy atmospheric environment with a child you will feel cautious of. The intense scenes are built with tension and intensity that creates a chilling, creepy setting and when you mix in the host of characters, Beth (Rose’s mother); Ian (Rose’s father); Harriet (Rose’s grandmother); and Rose herself, it just provides an explosion of twists and turns, as secrets are divulged and the truth boils to the surface. The character’s backstories are established through a slow burn, the plot is delivered is twisty layers, and the conclusion was satisfying.

I had the pleasure of having the digital and audio ARCs. I leaned on the audio more. The narrator, Laura Benanti, did an amazing job. Her voice variation through character distinction was impressive. The flow and pitch was perfection at 2x listening speed. This psychological thriller carries all of the traits we have come to expect from Pekkanen, slow burn, intense scenes, angst and tension built up, and the twists had twists, equaling thriller perfection. I always enjoy reading Pekkanen’s novels and this one was no different. She knocked it out of the park and I would highly recommend to other readers.

Stella is an attorney who specializes in working with traumatized children because she was one herself. Her newest client is 9-year-old Rose Barclay, who has not spoken since her nanny died in mysterious circumstances. Stella realizes right away that something is not right in the Barclay household, and as she is trying to determine which would be the best custodial parent, she also tries to figure out what happened to the nanny.

Sarah Pekkanen delivers a twisty and suspenseful novel that had me guessing until the end. Every character is used as a red herring, making it almost impossible to figure out the ending. Laura Benati's narration beings the characters to life. This is a must-read for thriller lovers!

Who killed the nanny? And why is the child now mute? This twisty thriller takes you on a wild ride. The ride is sometimes too wild, and more unrealistic as it goes on. This is not my favorite by Sarah Pekkanen, but I will definitely be reading more.

The narration was good. I did find my mind wondering while listening to it.

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and Macmillan Audio for an advanced reading and listening copies of this book.

A good mystery with a good narrator. I am a big fan of this author’s books, but this one was not a favorite.

This was a interesting thriller that had a couple of different storylines. When a nanny falls to her death at her employers' home, there's some question as to whether it was accidental. Her charge, a 9-year-old girl, has been rendered mute by the trauma of witnessing her nanny's death. Because her parents are in the midst of a divorce, a "best interest" attorney is brought in to both serve as her advocate during the proceedings, and to hopefully support her as her therapist attempts to help her overcome her trauma. As things evolve in the case and more and more secrets come to light, the attorney embarks on her own journey to try to answer some questions from her own traumatic childhood. Pekkanen weaves the two stories together nicely. The audiobook is beautifully narrated by Laura Benanti; I do hope she'll continue to do more audiobook narrations. Reading on the page my rating would've probably been somewhere between 3 & 4 stars, but the narration bumped it to 4 for me.
Thanks to Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for providing a digital copy for an unbiased review.

House of Glass by Sarah Pekkanen was an enthralling read from start to finish. The novel masterfully intertwines suspense, complex characters, and a haunting atmosphere, making it a standout in the psychological thriller genre.

The story centers on Stella Hudson, a best interest attorney appointed to represent nine-year-old Rose Barclay amid her parents’ contentious divorce. Rose has been mute since witnessing the tragic death of her nanny, Tina, who fell from a third-story window under mysterious circumstances. As Stella delves deeper into the Barclay family’s secrets, she uncovers a web of deceit and danger that challenges her perceptions and puts her own safety at risk.

Pekkanen’s writing is both engaging and atmospheric, drawing readers into the opulent yet eerie setting of the Barclay’s historic home. The meticulous detail of a house devoid of glass adds a layer of intrigue and symbolism that enhances the story’s tension. The characters are richly developed, each harboring secrets that kept me guessing about their true intentions and the reality behind Tina’s death.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for a digital ALC in exchange for an honest review.

As usual, Sarah Pekkanen does another dark twisty thriller! Age never disappoints and has become one of my go-to thriller authors. I knew the plot would be twisty, but did not have it all guessed in the end. 4 star read for me!

A 9 year old Rose may have witnessed her Nanny 's murder. Stella Hudson, an attorney has been assigned guardian ad litem while the parents and grandmother are investigated. Rose is one very creepy little girl. The gave off weird vibes and at times I thought this might dip into a haunted house stor.y. Alas,it did not. I went back and forth on who I believed. There are 2 twists in the book, one I saw coming and the other was a surprise. The ending wasn't as exciting as I'd hoped but all in all this story kept me engaged from cover to cover.

I think this is my favorite book from Sarah Pekkanen. I thought the audiobook was terrific!

They looked like the perfect family. But as we all know....Looks can be deceiving!

I really enjoyed this story. I thought it was well written and the audio was very well performed. Twists and turns kept me listening late into the night. I thought I had it all figured out but didn't see the main twist coming.

A gripping story with a very satisfying ending!

Looking forward to more from Sarah Pekkanen!

Thank you MacMillan Audio for gifting me this ALC to review honestly.

This one started out great. I was thoroughly invested. I then was able to kinda gauge where the story was going with the who done it. I'm not good as guessing usually so I really thought ok there will be a big thing that shifts the narrative and pins it on someone else. When that wasn't the I was kinda disappointed. However the writing itself was so good, along with the audio. It kept me locked in wanting to see how the story would end.

This was a thriller mystery about a daughter and a baby who was murdered.It had a lot of twists but also a lot of heart.It dealt with divorce and other tough issues.The twist got me and I highly recommend!

Stella Hudson is a court appointed attorney for a little girl, Rose. Rose watched her nanny fall to her death, so Stella has to ensure that Rose is okay and not in any harm. However, when Stella enters the house, she notices some strange happenings.

This one was twisty and a quick read, much like Sarah Pekkanen’s other books. I liked that Stella brought her past into play to try to help Rose.

This book is so gripping! The twist and turns. Almost all of the characters in this book are suspect. It was definitely thrilling and the ending was satisfying. Definitely a good read!

As a twisty turning thriller, this was ok. There were choices made in the writing of this book that just weren't necessary, and that are hard to talk about without giving too much away. I feel like any time you add a child into a thriller, there are only two choices for an outcome. Neither one of those resolutions are novel or interesting to me, so this one was a tough sell. Even so, I read this quickly, enjoyed the ride, but it isn't anything that I'd rush to suggest to someone so I had a book buddy to talk about this with.

Sarah Pekkanen’s House of Glass is a masterfully crafted psychological thriller that grips you from the very first page. With its intricate twists and unsettling atmosphere, the story delves deep into themes of trust, betrayal, and survival. Pekkanen’s sharp prose and tightly woven plot make this a compulsive read that keeps you guessing until the jaw-dropping conclusion.

For fans of domestic suspense, this is an absolute must-read.

I enjoyed this read and although it wasn't my favourite thriller I did read through it quite quickly and was surprised by some of the twists. This was my first Sarah Pekkanen novel and I think that I will definitely be picking up another one of her books.

I've give this a 3.5 out of 5.