This book was really good. It left me guessing and kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. I love just about anything Lisa Jewell! This book did not disappoint.

This book wasn’t for me. The first half was really slow and boring. I didn’t care about any of the characters and there was no suspense or build up or mystery to make the slow burn worth it. Everything was obvious and out there from the start. The second half started to get interesting but it was too little too late for me.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Don't Let Him In by Lisa Jewell is about three women who are connected by one man in a kaleidoscopic thriller. "He’s the perfect man. It’s a perfect lie."

I love a good thriller, and I love a bad man getting the justice he deserves. The experiences of the women feel authentic and realistic. It is completely possible for this to happen in real life -- and has happened in real life.

4 stars out of 5 because I would get a little confused with the flashbacks and story changes.

Wowowow, Lisa does it again! I absolutely ATE this up! Lisa Jewell is the queen of page turners, and this book was no different. I heard a lot of mixed reviews going into the book, but I'm glad I went in knowing Lisa was gonna do her thing! I loved the multiple POVs, the INSANE MMC, and the suspense of it all! The characters infuriated me (but in the best way possible?). Picture this - con man, multiple wives/girlfriends/partners/families ALL AT ONCE??? lies his way through life expertly, until... he slips up. He picks the wrong family to target!

I really love Jewell's writing and the suspense she builds. She really fleshed out these characters and had me on the edge of my seat seeing what the MC would do, and how that would affect everyone else! Thank you to Netgally and the author for an honest review.

A little long for what the story was in my opinion, but I can see why each page was needed. The amount of times I said "the audacity of this man???" is insane. I do find it a little unbelievable at times but if I just allow myself to be engrossed in the story without analyzing it, I had a good time.

Fans of Lisa Jewell will LOVE her latest novel, “Don’t Let Him In”. The plot drew me in quickly and I kept reading every chance I had because I couldn’t wait to find out what would happen next. I really enjoyed the alternating perspectives of the story, and the author did such a fantastic job getting into the mind of the antagonist - the chapters from his point of view were the perfect mix of compelling and disturbing. This story delivers the twists and turns you would expect from Lisa Jewell, and I really enjoyed it!

Didn't love this one. Jewell is hit or miss for me. I either love it or hate it. This one fell flat for me and I didn't enjoy it. I will continue to read this author though! Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Enjoyable if you stick it out. Very slow to build and frustrating characters. It was a struggle to finish.


Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC.

This one took me a little bit to get into. I could see the storyline building, but I had a difficult time keeping all the characters straight. Once I had all the dynamics figured out, I truly enjoyed the unraveling and waited patiently for the fallout to happen.

*Thank you to Atria and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review and to Simon Audio for the gifted ALC*

This book is basically just bad men doing bad things with little to no consequence. So if that's not for you, don't pick this book up.

That being said, it was surreal being in Nick Radcliffe's head. Some parts definitely felt like they dragged and I wish that I could say any part of this book surprised me, but I thought it was an interesting point of view at least. He's absolutely deranged. Though there were multiple narrators in the audiobook, I couldn't distinguish between the female narrators. Richard Armitage delivers a particularly unhinged performance as Nick that truly had me cringing. While not my favorite Lisa Jewell book, it's still a solid thriller.

Excellent Read! Finished it within days of starting. Would love to read more from this author! Kept me on my toes the entire read.

A tense story that slowly adds pieces to its puzzle, “Don’t Let Him In” was a gripping book that kept me captivated from the very first page. There were times where I couldn’t tell if I was reading a book or watching a juicy episode of Dateline NBC. Hitting different timelines to fully tell the story not only of who Nick is, but how he got to present day, we see a story of a man who conned his way through life and those feel victim to it. The problem with the story? This was not a thriller. There was no point in this story where I I was wondering what twist or turn was coming. In my opinion, there were no crazy twists and turns which have become so common in thrillers. No point where I was left wondering who the “good guys” were and who the “bad guys”.

For me, the fact that this wasn’t a thriller wasn’t a deal breaker but it may be to others. I enjoyed the story and the lead up to the inevitable ending. And while the ending wasn’t surprising, it was pretty satisfying for me. For me, all I can ask for from a book is a good time, and this one delivered that.

**Thank you to Atria books and NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I appreciate the opportunity.**

Lisa Jewell is one of my favorite mystery/thriller authors. I always devour her books when they come out each year. Lisa's last book, NONE OF THIS IS TRUE, was one of my favorite books last year and my book club's highest rated book of 2024.

I think I had such high expectations for DON'T LET HIM IN because of how much I loved NONE OF THIS IS TRUE. I really wanted to love this book, but it unfortunately didn't work for me.

The beginning was very promising and pulled me right in. I was excited to see how the multiple perspectives would be connected. However, after some time went on, I started getting more confused by the characters and losing interest in their storylines.

I listened to the audiobook and maybe I would have liked it more if I had read it physically.

This gripping thriller pulled me in from the very first page. I really appreciated how the story unfolded through multiple characters and timelines—it’s something I often struggle with in other books, but here it was handled so well that it actually enhanced the storytelling. Each voice felt distinct and easy to follow, and the shifting perspectives added a layer of suspense that kept me turning pages.

Ash was a standout character for me. Her protectiveness and determination really hit home—I could see myself doing the exact same thing to safeguard my mom or a loved one. Her instincts, loyalty, and bravery were inspiring, and I loved how her actions served as a reminder of how important it is—especially for women—to trust our gut and look out for each other, even when it’s uncomfortable or inconvenient.

I also enjoyed the contrast between Nina and Martha’s lives and how their experiences slowly began to intertwine. It created a slow-building sense of dread that paid off beautifully in the end. The pacing was strong throughout, and the tension just kept mounting in a way that felt organic and earned.

The ending really sealed the deal for me—it was satisfying, emotional, and packed a punch. Without giving anything away, it was one of those rare finales that feels both surprising and exactly right. Don’t Let Him In is an excellent reminder that the most dangerous threats can often come in the most charming packages, and that paying attention—and speaking up—can save lives.

Lisa Jewell is always a go-to for me when the mood strikes for a good thriller! Unfortunately, this one was just “fine”.

I can’t think of much that is truly memorable about this story, and the pacing felt a bit slow for me and I found myself not really wanting to pick it up - as opposed to many of her other books, which I couldn’t seem to put down.

All in all, it was good but not great. I will continue to read this author, though!

I received a copy of this text from NetGalley for review.

Jewell begins the story by introducing us to the Swann family. We have Paddy, the father, a renowned chef who owns several restaurants and probably spends too much time away from his family ensuring those run smoothly. Nina, his wife, who helps with some of the behind-the-scenes, business aspects of the restaurants. And their two young adult children Ash and Arlo. Although not perfect, this family seems to be living a "normal" life, until one night tragedy finds them. Paddy is pushed into an oncoming train by a homeless man with a mental disorder, and now the family is left to figure out how to put the pieces together.

Ash is the one who struggles with the loss the most. Before Paddy's passing, she had already suffered a mental breakdown while at university. This prompted her abrupt departure from her studies and return home. Now, with her father's passing, Nina sees her moving in the opposite direction than she had hoped.

Then, an unexpected note and package arrive from somebody claiming to have known Paddy. Ash urges Nina to reach out to the stranger to find out how he knew Paddy. A friendship between Nina and Paddy's old friend develops, and about a year after Paddy's passing, Nina has started dating this man.

We are also introduced to Martha. She owes her own flower shop, She owns her own flower shop, has two boys from a previous marriage, and a younger child with her current husband. She considers herself happy, she just wishes her husband was around more, didn't have a job where he is gone all the time, or one where he has to be gone for long periods of time or is called away at the drop of a hat.

What Martha finds most suspicious is that when her husband is away, she has no way to reach him. He doesn't answer his phone and will not return any phone calls or messages. She also never knows exactly how long he will be gone for.

In Ash's world, after her mom and Nick begin dating, she starts to pay closer attention to all of the extra effort he is putting into being "the perfect catch". Does the that type of guy really exist? If so, how could he be single and without any sort of baggage at his age? Ash is looking out for her mom, but she worries that with her recent breakdown, her mom will not take her concerns seriously, so she knows she must tread lightly and cautiously as she gathers any evidence.

Martha also begins to gather her own evidence as she grows tired of her husband's absence in their lives, especially as it begins to affect holidays and now her business.

This was rather disappointing. A (thriller!) book about con artist where we know who the con artist is, who his victims are and are following the detailed account of his crimes. Given that all the elements of the con artist story that could potentially make it intriguing, are revealed in this book from the get go, this novel seems rather pointless. Can't believe this was written by Lisa Jewell. Skip.

This is classic Lisa Jewell with slow burning suspense and minimal twists. Don't go in expecting None of This is True, but this reads more like The Family Upstairs and Invisible Girl. After we see how these three women's lives are intertwined, you are invested to see what happens and what this man gets away with. I really enjoyed the mystery of piecing together their lives. And then by the end you'll be slow clapping at the web Lisa creates. But again, this reads quite slow and it takes quite awhile for things to pick up.

I DNF this. Just found it to be lagging and wasn’t very interested in the characters of what was happening, which was nothing!