Perfect for people who grew up watching Are You Afraid Of The Dark. Save this short story for Halloween!

Thank you Net Galley & to the publisher for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

The Doll’s House is a novella tailor-made for readers who love eerie stories about creepy dolls and puppets. While the plot was skin-crawling, the execution fell short for me. Overall, it didn’t quite wow me, but it’s a quick, atmospheric read that could come in handy if you’re trying to catch up on a reading goal.

Enjoyable, but I can't but feel this would've worked better as a novel. Typical Lisa Unger, but with a bit of a spooky bit. Lisa Unger in general is hit or miss for me. Some of her books I feel are great, and others are a bit of an eye roll. This one fell somewhere in the middle. I think I came to this too late. This short story was published via Amazon last September, right before Halloween, and I think the goal was to get new readers for the spooky season. I read this in the summertime, so some of the vibes were lost. Still, it wasn't bad. Quick. Easy. Enjoyable. Isn't that all we're really hoping for in a short story?

Loved this short story...wanted it to continue!
The suspense was perfectly crafted.
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I did not care for this short story. I felt that it was completely vapid and poorly written. There was no plausibility and it was most importantly boring. Thanks for the ARC, NetGalley.

I loved Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six, so I figured reading this I'd love this too and I absolutely did. Trying to figure out the mystery the entire time was enjoyable and I was quite shocked at the end! Just wish we could have more, but I understand why since its a short story!!
Thank you to Netgalley and Amazon Original Storys for an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

This disturbing and atmospheric short story is perfect for horror film fans! There is just something super chilling about an eerie doll plot point (hence all the slasher films about it) and in the case of this novella, it really elevated the creepy factor!

Being told in dual POVs (Jules and her daughter Scout) kept the suspense flowing and the pacing on point. I really enjoyed the supernatural element as well.

If your looking for a spooky tale that you can read in one sitting THE DOLL'S HOUSE is a good option!

Thank you NetGalley and Amazon Original Short Stories for access to the e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

3.5 stars rounded up

The first half of the book was really interesting, and found the premise to be quite promising. Unfortunately, it all kind of fell apart for me when things started getting a little cliche and predictable - which made me so sad! I was also a little perplexed that the mom didn't know how old her new love interest is... Not a huge deal, but just odd. I think this book would probably do better as a full-length novel instead of a novella since there were some rushed and unanswered questions that seemed kind of large to the plot.

Thank you NetGalley for a copy in exchange for an honest review. This was a novella and filled with so much action packed supernatural vibes. I have always had an underlying fear of dolls and this just added another level to that! Great quick spooky read!

This fast paced short story promises supernatural spooky elements and lots of action and it knows how to deliver. If you’re looking for a quick highly entertaining read, check out this book.

A quick read! Spooky! Perfect for October. Supernatural vibe. Entertaining. I liked the characters. Kind of a goosebump for young adults. I look forward to reading more by Lisa Unger. Thank you NetGalley!

When Scout is suddenly pulled from her home and asked to move in with her mom’s new beau she is not happy or understanding. Then she realizes she is also going to be going to a new school that is a prep school and she dreads it even more. But upon arriving in the house and at the school she starts to realize maybe it isn’t as bad as she thought. All the while her mother has had an accident which resulted in a concussion. Quickly things start to take a turn and they start to become concerned about mom’s boyfriend and his history of missing women. Is he really a dream come true or a much worse monster?

I really enjoyed this short story and the thrill of getting all the stuff happening in a short period of time was perfect for me! It had the perfect amount of thrill and suspense and even mystery to it. I personally am not a fan of dolls or puppets so the description of them was all around creepy to me and freaked me out some. But with that being said it added a lot to the story and helped move it along! I definitely would recommend.

This is a typical Lisa Unger book. Scary and has a seeming normal person as a madman. It was just a little on the darker side for me. When Jules first meets the handsome artist Kirin, she’s still mourning her husband’s death, but a fairytale romance soon sweeps her off her feet. Now she and her daughter Scout are moving out of the city and into Kirin’s once-lonely mansion. He’s thoughtfully updated and adapted the home to match their personalities. But Scout is determined to keep her father’s memory alive by rejecting the new life her mother and Kirin have spun for her.
Scout’s sullenness begins to fade, though, when she finds a beautiful handmade doll in one of the many empty rooms in the house. Kirin says that the doll belonged to his late sister and he’d like Scout to have it. Scout’s hopeful for a connection over their shared grief, but as she grows more curious about Kirin’s sister, she can’t escape the feeling that a danger lurks in the house…and its gaze is fixed on her mother.

A dark and captivating short story!

Jules is excited about moving into her fiance's mansion. After becoming a widow, she never expected to fall in love again. When she met Kirin, she was lonely, and her teenage daughter, Scout, was the only thing keeping her sane.

But Scout can’t forget her father. She misses him every day and wishes she could talk to him again. She’s not thrilled that her mother sold their apartment and that they’re now moving in with Kirin. Losing her father changed her world, and now she has to start over at a new school, too. She doesn’t dislike Kirin, exactly—they even have something in common: he’s lost someone as well.

Yet, as they approach Kirin’s home, a sense of dread spreads through Scout.

What dark mysteries are hidden within the house—and the doll she is given?

It was truly entertaining from beginning to end. The narrators did a fantastic job setting the perfect tone of suspense and foreboding.

My only complaint? I wish it had been longer!

Cliffhanger: No

4/5 Fangs

A complimentary copy was provided by Amazon Original Stories via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

60/100 or 3.0 stars

The best thing this story has going for it is the writing style, as the story did flow well and was easy to read! The rest of it was a little too predicatable and basic for someone who has read a fair amount of thrillers, so this didn't quite work for me. I will be interested in other works by Unger, as I think a more fleshed out full length novel might work better with their writing.

A perfectly creepy short-story horror story with an eerie Mansion filled with even creepier dolls and the doll maker who is looking for his next perfect creation. Lots of spooky fun with this one. I thank Netgalley and Amazon Original Stories for the opportunity to read and review this book.

A short story, yes, a good short story, no! The best part of this book was the last page. It grabbed my attention more than the entire book. The storyline had potential. However, as a short story, it lacked depth for me to engage in the plot quickly, leaving it feeling predictable and missing substance.

I"m a big fan of Lisa Unger! She has once again delivered a taut, suspenseful book.

The story follows the lives of three women whose paths intersect in unexpected and chilling ways. This part felt particularly twisty and suspenseful. A seemingly perfect life is shattered when disturbing truths about the past come to light, leading to a tangled web of deceit, obsession, and danger.

This is a short mysterious, suspenseful and gripping story. The details are very interesting. The book has been written beautifully. There are twists and turns that makes the story interesting. Thanks to the Publisher

What a great short novella. My first book by this author but won’t be my last. I kept turning the pages wanting to know what was going to happen. I love books with some supernatural elements and this book did not disappoint.