This was another book that I was eagerly waiting to read as I loved the author’s previous book “House of Glass”. While I enjoyed this book, it was not one of my favorites from Ms. Pekkanen. I did love the short chapters and how the story was told from alternating POV's but felt the story lacked the depth which I normally get from this author and I felt like details were missing that would have made it a better read. Overall though it was an enjoyable read and I would recommend!

Easy to get into, highly readable and very enjoyable, but no wow factor here.

I liked what a breezy and engaging read this was but, it felt like typical dysfunctional family drama with all the usual tropes. The book also explores interesting dynamics and relationships, though it isn't as emotionally powerful as the author's previous works nor does it have the same depth.

The suspense kept me turning the pages, but as a thriller, this was just fine overall.

I received a complimentary copy of this book "The Locked Ward" and all opinions expressed are my own. I always try to read books by Sarah Pekkanen - so good! Lots of twists and turns, I didn't want to put it down. Overall it was a really good book!

Book was so good. I couldn’t put it down. Read within 24 hours. Each chapter alternated points of view between sisters and was short and ended with a cliff hanger. Always made me want to keep reading the next one.

felt more like a family drama than a thriller. i tend to like this author, but this one didn’t get me the way previous did. there was a lot of emphasis on sibling rivalry, family, etc. however it was a good book overall and definitely worth a read

Wow this took had some surprising twists. I predicted a few but the ending wrapped everything up nicely.


Thanks to NetGallery for this Arc.

I was so excited to get this eARC but it ultimately fell flat for me. The concept was great and I was drawn in right away but ultimately the twists weren’t very twisty and were very easy to see coming. Such a bummer, especially since the author is talented and I generally like her writing! I’ll hold out for her next one!

‘House of Glass’ was one of my favorite thrillers I read last year, so you better believe I jumped at the chance to read her newest novel ‘The Locked Ward.’

Here’s what it’s about: Mandy always knew she was adopted, but she never knew she was a twin until she got a call saying that her twin wanted to meet her. Mandy is over the moon to learn she has a living family member, but she never anticipated that their meeting would be within the walls of a psychiatric unit — because her twin sister allegedly murdered her little sister. She swears she didn’t do it and says Mandy is the only one who can help her, but can Mandy really trust this stranger, even if they are truly siblings?

I ate this book up! My eyes were burning because I could not put it down! This story was everything I love about thrillers, as I did not see a single one of the twists coming.

Thriller lovers: If you’re looking for a page turner, you need to pick this up! After absolutely devouring her last two books, I will now read anything Sarah Pekkanen writes. I rate her newest novel all the stars!

I really enjoyed this book, even though it took me a while to finish it. The characters were great. The book was a fast paced thriller that really kept me on my toes the whole time.

One of the most anticipated thrillers by one of my favorite authors, I want to thank NetGalley and St Martin’s Press for the opportunity to review this ARC.
Georgia has been locked in a psych ward for the killing of her adopted sister. She reaches out to her twin sister, who was adopted by another family, to help prove her innocence. Through alternating POV’s, the plot quickly progresses. The plot was expertly weaved with surprising twists along the way.
A good book for a weekend’s read, leading me to seek out more of Sarah Pekkanen’s books.

Here’s the current situation:: glamorous Georgia Cartwright was adopted as a newborn, and is now accused of killing the biological daughter of her wealthy, Southern family.

Georgia finds herself locked in a psychiatric ward where the most violent offenders are held while she awaits trial. Her estranged twin sister Amanda visits and all Georgia she will say is, “I didn’t do it. You’ve got to get me out of here.”

Amanda doesn't trust Georgia, would you? Still she hesitates to leave her in a place so scary and menacing. As questions abound, this reader has no idea who can be trusted.

I’m sure you’ll find The Locked Ward, a shocking nail biting psychological thriller.

Cautionary… some doors in the Locked Ward should never be open

The Locked Ward by Sarah Pekkanen was a quick read, but it didn’t really hit the mark for me. The characters felt flat, and some of the twists were either too predictable or didn’t quite land.

I always love a good dysfunctional family story and Ms. Pekkanen is especially good in this genre!
In The Locked Ward, we meet Georgia and Mandy - two young women with seemingly very different lives and no connection. Their compelling stories unfold quickly through short chapters that alternate between Georgia, who's in a lot of trouble, and Mandy. Georgia's in a literal locked psychiatric ward, accused of murdering her sister, and believes that Mandy is the only person who can get her released and cleared of the charges.
Mandy's story is told in first person and Georgia's in second person. I haven't decided if this was a clever technique or a distraction. Some of the twists were predictable and you have to be a bit of a conspiracy theorist towards the end. But the evolving relationship between the two women was well developed and interesting. I also liked the scenes set in the psychiatric hospital.
Thanks to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read The Locked Ward. I received a complimentary copy of this book and opinions expressed are completely my own.

I have read Sarah Pekkanen's other titles and was seriously looking forward to this read as well. It was such a treat! I was in a rut and really enjoyed how the suspense in the plot got me hooked. It was just the book I needed to get back into one of my favorite hobbies. I'm also grateful that this story is on par with Pekkanen's other work. I've been disappointed by other authors in the past but I can honestly say that I'm a loyal Pekkanen reader. I think others will enjoy the suspense and mystery of The Locked Ward!

Super twisty thriller by Sarah Pekkanen. Got an early access ARC from Net Galley and read it in one day:). Follows the POVs of twins separated at birth, and one finds herself in a psych ward. Many more secrets are uncovered as we connect their pasts. A great domestic thriller that had me intrigued from the start!

This book was captivating, and I loved the connection the twins had. Sarah Pekkanen has a way of writing that just totally consumes you. I had no idea who to trust and the plot twists truly surprised me!

Another solid read by the author. I enjoyed the tension and how it kept you guessing. I will continue to recommend and pick up her books.

Georgia wakes up, disoriented, & in a psychiatric ward. It all comes back to her, & she asks someone to call her twin sister, Mandy.

Mandy doesn’t know she has a twin until she gets a phone call from a stranger, informing her that her sister, who she was reading about in the news, just minutes earlier, was asking her to come see her.

The news? Georgia is accused of murder in her adoptive sister, Annabelle.

The Locked Ward is full of twists and turns, secrets and lies far beyond what lies beneath the surface.

The Locked Ward is an addictive, quick read. I enjoyed the way Sarah Pekkanen was able to seamlessly tie the complicated twists and turns of this psychological thriller together.

3.5 stars that I will round up because, although this wasn't my favorite of her books, you always know you're going to get something good from this author. It seemed a bit slow to me and ending seemed to fizzle out. There was a lot of foreshadowing of things, but when they came to light they were rather tame. All in all, I recommend for a great way to spend a day reading.

The Locked Ward is about sisters, murder, and a brief stay in a psych ward. It had just enough excitement to keep me interested. I liked that the book used a split POV and I loved the short chapters. I do wish there had been more shocking elements and surprises. It wasn't one of my favorites by Sarah Pekkanen.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press for providing me with an ARC of this book!