I went in to this book blind - I didn't know what the story was about at all. I knew I liked the author, however. The story had a unique premise and it was entertaining overall. I rated it down a star because I felt like there were some unnecessary parts and it made the story seem longer. Also, the last paragraph of the epilogue confused me a little, so I'm not sure if I comprehended it all correctly.

An excellent read for any and all readers! Author comes at you with both barrels and knocks you out of your shoes! Great job fleshing out all the characters. I give this book FIVE stars! Definitely recommend!

I really enjoyed this book and read it over the course of a week or two. The pace of the story was perfect to keep my attention. By the time I got to the ending it was a little predictable, but still an enjoyable read.

I was so excited to start reading The Locked Ward, as House of Glass was a great read for me! The storyline of The Locked Ward intrigued me from the beginning.

Pekkanen delivered another compelling novel with The Locked Ward. I was instantly hooked, and had to know what was going on. She managed some twists that I did not see coming! *chefs kiss*

After House of Glass and The Locked Ward, Pekkanen is now an instant read from me.

I was able to read this book early thanks to NetGalley and a dear book loving friend who mentioned the book to me. Absolutely could not put down my Kindle until the last page!
No spoilers… you’ll have to read for yourselves. The chapters were quick, switching back and forth between the two sisters’ POV, and always seemed to leave off at the right time to keep me engaged. It delivered a couple twists I didn’t see coming, which I always love!

The Locked Ward pulled me in right from the start. A fabulous read with many twists and turns in the plot. Loved the story.

This book was not for me. I did not like the two different pov. Dnf
Still giving five stars because it has a great premise. I just didn’t like the way it switched back and forth between the twins.

Incredible dual-POV story about Georgia, a psychiatric inmate accused of murdering her sister Annabelle. With the death penalty looming, she hopes her twin Mandy (unaware of her existence) can prove her innocence. If Mandy doesn’t help, she could be in danger next. Can she find the evidence to help her sister before conviction?

An amazing book. I was hooked from the start, especially with the dual-POVs. Reading in the second person made me feel like the main character. The short chapters, fast pace, unpredictable twists, and perfect ending kept me on the edge of my seat. I was ready to defend Georgia regardless of if she was guilty or not, all thanks to the captivating writing. Mark your calendars for this psychological thriller that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat.

thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC! All thoughts are my own

This was a quick and entertaining read, and fans of the author will not be disappointed! Though I often shy away from twin storylines (I don't know why I don't like them), this one was more about sisterhood and family, interwoven with a mystery. I didn't think the mystery element was the most inventive and guessed the culprit pretty easily, but it still really held my attention and I liked the dual POVs, which added an element of mystery in themselves, because both, on some level, were unreliable narrators. Overall, a well written and plotted story with nicely developed characters and more depth than I anticipated!

I can always count on Pekkanen for a popcorn thriller. The short chapters (think 2 minutes each) and the dual POV were a solid choice to make this a fast paced unputdownable book. I thought going into it, I would be scared reading about a character stuck in a mental “ward” but I wasn’t in the slightest. Pekkanen didn’t spend time detailing the other patients in the ward (which I was nervous about) and I appreciated that. I will say that I predicted a few of the story lines pretty early in the book. If you are someone that wants to be guessing the entire time, than this may not be for you.

Georgia Carmichael, a rich wedding planner, is the main suspect in her sisters gruesome murder. She has been placed in “The Locked Ward” until the state deems her fit to stand trial. Once placed in the ward, she will not talk, until one day she asks her lawyer to find her sister Mandy. Mandy, a bartender, can’t believe that she has a long lost TWIN sister, let alone one that is a suspect for murder. Georgia admits that Mandy is her last hope and she needs her help to find the real murderer of her sister. Mandy then goes on a quest to find the real killer while finding out secrets about herself and her family along the way. Her quest, for her long lost sister, then puts her into immediate danger. Will she sacrafice herself for her sister or will she die trying?

If you like unreliable narrators, locked room mysteries, isolation, and female characters in peril than definitely pick this one up. You can finish it in 3 days TOPS.

Thank you to St. Martins press for the ARC.

This was such a good read. It was full of emotion and great writing! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest review

I really liked the story idea; long lost twins and the setting the pysch ward. I liked the dual pov and how we cant ever trust either are reliable. I liked the cliffhanger in the epilogue. However at times we got to much description in the mundane that didnt add to the storyline.
3.5 stars

I loved this unique mystery and will definitely be thinking about it for a while. The characters were fun to follow along with and I enjoyed the setting greatly.

The story is told in alternating chapters by Maddy and Georgia. The short chapters kept me turning the pages of this tale filled with family drama and secrets. It opens with Georgia being committed to a locked ward in a psychiatric facility after being accused of murdering her sister, Annabelle. Georgia enlists Maddy's help to prove her innocence and thereby opens the door to the first of the secrets. My sympathies were solidly in Georgia's camp until a twist or two occurred. I was kept guessing until the end which is always the sign of a good thriller. Sarah Pekkanen is becoming a favorite author and I was happy to receive an advance reading copy of this book.

I liked this book. It was maybe a bit too long and the plot ended up being not quite as twisty as I had hoped it would be, but I still enjoyed reading it. There’s something comfortable about Sarah Pekkanen’s books (at least the two I’ve read, not counting her books with Greer Hendricks). They’re easy and undemanding, while still being interesting enough to keep the pages turning, and because of that I think she’s now become an auto-buy author for me.

The locked ward by Sarah Pekkanen

Holy moly what a thriller! I was scooped up in this psychological thriller from the get go!

When a young woman named Georgia who was adopted as a baby is accused of killing her families biological child. All reason slips away. She is taken to a psychiatric unit to wait until her fate is decided.

The real kicker is when Georgias twin sister Mandy gets into the mix and visits her at the institution and she conveys that she needs to be gotten out of there immediately before someone kills her. With tensions high this book just gets nuttier and nuttier! What a whirlwind!

Thank you NetGalley and St Martins Press.

decently intriguing storyline and super quick read but i really did not enjoy this basic closed captioned ass writing. did we need 4 paragraphs about her going to the kitchen to cook eggs? I’ve enjoyed Pekkanen’s books before but this one got on my nerves.

Thank you to NetGalley and St Martins Press for the digital ARC of this book.
I did not know who to trust reading this book and was questioning everyone!!! I love when that happens! This book had a few unexpected turns, and would be enjoyed most by those who like mysteries or a mild thriller. As someone who has had experience working with patients who are of the psychiatric variety, this book gets you questioning all the things.

The Locked Ward Sarah Pekkanen. Unique premise. The author masterfully weaves a captivating story, blending emotional depth with spine-chilling suspense, delivering an exciting psychological thriller. The ending was quite clever.
Thank you to the author, St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview the book.

This was a quick and easy to read thriller that will appeal to a lot of fans of the genre. The ward setting was a creepy element that really lent itself to the story as well!