Seraphina Nova Glass, one of my most favored authors, has once again delivered a masterpiece of suspense with Nothing Ever Happens Here, a novel that will bury itself under your skin and leave you breathless long after you've turned the final, devastating page.

This isn't just a thriller; it's an experience. Glass lures you into a seemingly tranquil world, where shadows lengthen and secrets fester beneath a veneer of normalcy. But don't be fooled. Beneath the deceptive calm lies a darkness so profound, so chillingly insidious, that you'll find yourself questioning everything and everyone.

Nothing Ever Happens Here is a symphony of dread, a meticulously crafted puzzle box where every piece is a razor-sharp edge designed to keep you teetering on the precipice of revelation. Glass's ability to weave together a tapestry of richly drawn characters, each with their own hidden agendas and buried desires, is simply astonishing. You'll be captivated, horrified, and utterly unable to look away as the truth slowly, agonizingly, comes into focus.

With its relentless pacing, shocking twists, and an atmosphere so thick with mystery you could cut it with a knife, Nothing Ever Happens Here is a breathtaking thriller that will redefine your very definition of suspense. Prepare to be consumed.

Unfortunately this was super hard to read due to the formatting and, for a book like this, you really need to be focused and not distracted.

Seraphina Nova Glass is known for her twists and turns and surprises. I was expecting a lot from Nothing Ever Happens Here. Plus, the title alone has you all kinds of nervous because just when someone says nothing ever happens here is exactly when something happens. It’s like saying “I’ll be right back” in a horror movie. You never come back!

The story actually is split with multiple story lines. There’s Shelby who survived a terrible attack on herself and then there’s Leo, missing husband to friend of Shelby. The guess is that Leo attacked Shelby and that is why he ran, but not everyone thinks that. Then random notes start appearing and you just don’t know who to believe. Glass has this uncanny way of leaving you questioning EVERYONE. I had no idea what to believe. Even the people you are basically reading every page in their perspective you don’t trust. There are a lot of twists and a lot of characters you really want to trust, but are unsure if you should.

My only problem was I would get confused here or there because of the jumping around and not being able to track quickly where we jumped. It wasn’t the end of the world, but it did throw me off a little bit. Not enough to ruin the book though, so I’m okay with that.

While I really like the lead characters, my favorite group in this story is the nursing home of old people. Nothing is better than retired individuals with a lot of time on their hands. They are epically hilarious and really made this story as good as it was. I would love a side story or a flashback story of some of these people to their younger years. I would read that in a second. Such good characters to really build up this story, which may have been slightly more boring otherwise.

I’ve always enjoyed Glass’ writing and I fully plan to pick up more of her books in the future and you should too. You may guess parts of this ending, but you definitely will not guess it all! Grab a copy now!

I had to dnf this after the first chapter. It was too triggering/traumatic for me. I was hoping to enjoy this, but I could not get into it.

I thought this was an original novel! Unique at hand. The stars of the show were the seniors at the living home! They added so much quirks that I couldn't wait to continue reading.

I completely love seraphina and was so excited for this book. A small town thriller very captivating kept me engaged not as good as her other books, but definitely worth the read. I give it about 3.5 stars.

Two intertwining mysteries...with lots of twists. As per usual, I didn't see the ending coming! Fun and fast read.

Thank you NetGalley, Graydon House and Seraphina Nova Glass for letting me read Nothing Ever Happens Here before it’s Feb release!

thank you to netgalley for the e-arc. i should have known from the title what i was in for. literally not much happens here. its a small town story with small town characters and really nothing exciting happens. i also did not like that most chapters were narrated by a different townsperson.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review. This was a thriller that starts off with a violent attack on Shelby Dawson when she makes the mistake of stopping by her restaurant after hours to retrieve a stuffed animal forgotten there by one of her twins. Fifteen months later Shelby is trying to move on with her life and get past that horrible night but someone has different ideas as Shelby starts to find cryptic messages being left on her vehicle. Who was it that attacked her that fateful night and what happened to Leo as he mysteriously disappeared that same night....was he the attacker? In a small town where nothing ever happens, this crime has brought out a group of seniors running a podcast out of the lodge who band together to try and solve this mystery once and for all.....Enjoy!!!

The beginning of this started out really strong, instant suspense & I thought it was a good start to what I hoped to be a great book. The beginning was probably the best part though unfortunately. I felt that the writing was pretty sloppy. Many of the paragraphs were kind of like a run-on sentence between two characters & you didn’t really know who was talking (maybe audio was better because different voices for different characters, but audio shouldn’t have to pick up the slack for a poorly written book). Hard to tell who was talking & also who’s pov sometimes. Many times I had to go back to see whose chapter it was (pov title). Also I feel like there was a lot missing from certain characters as far as being actually present in the book & then too much of other characters that I felt were irrelevant and/or didn’t add much to the story. This had potential with the initial major event but afterwards it fell pretty flat. I really struggled with the entire story between being confusing at times & it was just not that interesting to me. Plus the ending was disappointing. Not what I expected from this author unfortunately. I loved On a Quiet Street by her. Hopefully this was a one off dud & her next book is what Glass fans expect ☺️

Thanks so much to NetGalley & Harlequin Trade Publishing for the opportunity to read an advanced copy!

Nothing ever happens here by Seraphina Nova Glass is a small-town thriller. There is just something interesting about issues that happen to rock the town. Everyone knows everyone, but how well do they really know them?

I love when books grab you at the beginning and don't let go. The book begins with the peaceful town getting rocked by a crime. Mack is experiencing the worst day of her life, her husband goes missing on the same day as her best friend Shelby is attacked and left to die.

I love how the characters felt like real people. They were very well written and helped to picture the story in your head as you read.

I loveeee this author and I loveee all of the books! I highly recommend this one! Could not put it down

This was pretty quickly a DNF for me. Just not engaged or interested at all in the characters or plotline, and the Goodreads reviews aren't good enough for me to stick around to continue. Sorry it was a miss for me, but appreciate the opportunity to receive an ARC nonetheless!

"Nothing Ever Happens Here" gives readers a small-town suspense and trauma-driven storyline, while blending mystery and high emotional stakes. The pacing of this book is high intense thriller, focusing on unresolved paranoia. This book doesn't give unreliable narrator like other thrillers, but it's close so keep that in mind.

Consider "Nothing Ever Happens Here" if you’re in the mood for a darker, faster-paced thriller .

Fifteen months after Shelby survived an attack at her friend, Mackenzie's, restaurant after hours Shelby is ready to move on with her life and put everything behind her. However, it seems to be impossible to move on from the attack as for one, Mackenzie's husband Leo disappeared on the same night, but also because recently someone is targeting Shelby and the people close to her. As new evidence comes to light and as the attacks continue on the people that Shelby is close to, a group of senior citizens from the retirement community Shelby manages makes the case go viral when they create a pod cast. Shelby is determined to find out who is behind the current and previous attacks - could it be Leo?

I thoroughly enjoyed this book - the pacing was very well done and the twist at the end allowed for a satisfying end to the book. What really made this book for me though was the group of senior citizens. Their relationships between each other and with Shelby were the backbone and strength of this book. I loved getting to experience the interactions between each other - this added some dimension to the overall mystery by allowing some humor and endearing characters.

I had the opportunity to review both the audio version, as well as the digital form of the book ahead of its release. While the book was obviously the same, I did find myself preferring the audio version better. The narration was consistent and engaging for the audio, but on the page I found myself starting to skim because the text felt dense. I'm glad I was able to experience both versions. I look forward to recommending this title and would like to thank Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

This was a solid thriller overall, but I did see the end coming about halfway through. Overall, I stopped limited it and would recommend to others

This was an entertaining thriller, with
plenty of twists that kept me guessing from the start. It has some intense moments and a bit of humor. The premise was good, and I enjoyed the multiple POVs.

Nothing Ever Happens Here features a small town, attempted murder, missing persons, and threatening notes. It was a great idea having the senior citizens start a true crime podcast and look into the case themselves. I loved that aspect of the story.

If you enjoy small-town mysteries with
quirky characters and plenty of surprises, then this book is a must-read!

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Wasn’t able to read this one digitally but I did order a copy of the book so will be reviewing it after I’ve read it. I’m really excited for it as I’ve only heard great things about it.

Blurb:
When Shelby Dawson survives a harrowing attack that should have left her dead, she tries to move past it—for herself, and for her family. Fifteen months later, with the help of her best friend, Mackenzie, she finally feels safe again in the snowy Minnesota town she calls home. But when an anonymous note appears on her windshield bearing the same threats her attacker made, Shelby realizes that her nightmare has only just begun.
Thoughts:
This was suspenseful enough of a read. Kept my attention throughout.
It is told in mulitive POV. There are a lot of characters, but they are distinctive enough that you can keep them apart.
I rated this a three star because the momentum started out SO GOOD, but then fell flat for me in the end.
I will recommend this author and this read in the future.

Thank you to Seraphina Nova Glass, Harlequin Publishing & Netgalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review. 🖤