Lisa Jewell is an auto buy thriller author for me, so I was thrilled to buddy read her upcoming with a friend. I do recommend others go into this one blind as it ramps up the suspense and was easier to connect the puzzle pieces. There were moments were I found myself gasping on the edge of my seat and others were I thought "oh, okay I easily predicted this." The first 60% of Don't Let Him In had me INVESTED, wanting to know how this all ended up however; by the ending, I was left disappointed and wanted more, especially because I knew who "Nick" was from the first time his character arc was introduced. While this wasn't my favorite thriller, I'm curious to hear others theories and takes and look forward to reading what comes out next.

An entertaining, twisty tale. Early into the story, I had nearly marked this as a DNF, which is surprising for me since I do enjoy Jewell’s writing style. I did not like the male main character, his thoughts were disturbing, yet that is what makes for a talented writer, right? So, I continued and, while the outcome of the story is predictable, it’s the journey and becoming more acquainted with the characters and how their lives blend together that make this a good read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the digital copy of this book, to be published June 24, 2025

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this arc.

As far as psychological thrillers goes. Lisa Jewell is one of my go tos. One of my favorites is ‘Then She Was Gone’ and ‘The Night She Disappeared’ I will always read anything Lisa Jewell writes, but compared to others, this is not one of my favorites. The story was..compelling and had a lot of drama, it overall for me- kind of boring.

Lisa Jewell’s thrillers are usually hit-or-miss for me, and unfortunately this one was a miss. The first 30% was very enticing, but the plot is so painfully obvious with no twists and turns, and it was very repetitive. I struggled to read the last bit and just wanted it to be over.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria for the arc

Lisa Jewell’s Don’t Let Him In is a fast-paced, gripping thriller about trust, deception, and the secrets people hide. After Paddy Swann’s sudden death, his widow Nina and daughter Ash meet Nick Radcliffe, an old friend who quickly charms Nina. But Ash isn’t convinced—something about him feels off. As she digs deeper, unsettling truths start to surface.

Jewell keeps the tension high, making you question who to trust. The characters feel real, and their struggles pull you in. Some twists may be predictable, but the suspense keeps you hooked. If you love psychological thrillers, this one delivers.

Don't Let Him In is a suspenseful read, full of twists that I did not predict (and some that I did). The beginning takes some time to get the characters figured out, but once it gets rolling, I found it hard to put down. The plot was at times uncomfortable for me as the main male character is not very likeable and takes advantage of women at every turn.
Overall, I would recommend this to fans of Lisa Jewell. It is another excellent addition to her quickly growing list of riveting novels.

3 ⭐️ Thank you NetGalley, Atria Books, and Lisa Jewell for the ARC of Don’t Let Him In!

The multiple POV’s and timeline was so confusing for me that I was often left wondering what was going on/which perspective the chapter was focusing on. The plot of the story was great and SUPER inventive; I haven’t read a book like it before, but it was leaving me rereading the first half of the book multiple times to get a sense of what was even going on. If you love multiple POVs, you’ll love this book!

This book has some good twists in it! While it’s not my new favorite by this author, I did enjoy the story and trying to figure out what might happen. Thanks so much for the advance copy!

At first this book introduced a lot of characters and names that made it a bit confusing but I’m so glad I kept reading. This book had so many twists that I couldn’t keep up!

Definitely give a read if you like psychological thrillers!

I was so excited to see Lisa Jewell’s I upcoming release available on NetGalley! I find her books to be hit or miss, but loved all the attention it was getting early on in my book circles.

Don’t Let Him In is told in alternating POVs, Timelines, and perspectives (first to third person). This made it very difficult for me to follow along, which was only made worse by the MC’s name changing throughout. This is intentional and part of the plot, but you definitely need your full attention to stay in the loop.

I like the way Jewell showed the development of the MC through the changes in timelines, it really does give a unique perception of something that can only be understood with the passing of time. The same could be true for the women associated with the MC in a now vs then perspective.

Overall, a likable story if you can focus and get through the constant changing of person, place, and time. Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for this ARC!

Nina and Ash are left to pick up the pieces when Paddy, the patriarch of the family, dies suddenly after being pushed in front of a train. Ash is living at home with her mother Nina when Nina starts bringing around a mysterious friend of Paddy’s, Nick. Lisa Jewell masterfully keeps the suspense throughout the entirety of this domestic drama. The ending did fall a little bit flat for me but it was a very enthralling read.

Don't Let Him In is a slow burn of a mystery. Initially, I thought it was too slow, too repetitive, but I'm so glad that I stuck with it and discovered what is sure to be one of my top reads of the year. Highly recommend!

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC for an honest review.

I just finished *Don't Let Him In* by Lisa Jewell, and as expected, it was another solid and engaging thriller from her! I’ve always enjoyed her writing, and this one did not disappoint.

From the beginning, I was completely invested in the story and the characters. Jewell has a way of creating suspense that pulls you in, and I found myself unable to put the book down—I finished it in just two days!

While I didn’t encounter any major plot twists that I hadn’t already figured out, that didn’t take away from the enjoyment. The pacing was great, the tension was palpable, and the story kept me hooked from start to finish.

Overall, I would definitely recommend *Don't Let Him In* to anyone who enjoys a good psychological thriller. It’s a gripping read that delivers exactly what you hope for from Lisa Jewell—compelling, suspenseful, and thoroughly entertaining.

Don’t Let Him In follows three women whose lives become entangled with two men who may not be who they claim to be. After Paddy Swann is pushed in front of a train, his wife Nina and daughter Ash receive an unexpected package from an old friend, Nick Ratcliffe, which brings him closer to Nina. Meanwhile, small-town florist Martha begins to suspect something is wrong with her husband Al, leading their lives toward a shocking collision. Don’t let him in.

Despite the intriguing setup, this book fell flat for me. The shifting storylines and perspectives made it confusing to follow, and despite the promise of suspense, I found that not much actually happened. I usually love Jewell’s books, but this one felt slow and underwhelming, lacking the gripping twists that make her thrillers so compelling.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an ARC for review.

This is second book by the author and I devoured it! Keeps you on the edge of the seat. I will say that I very much enjoyed Lisa’s writing and the story and the twists. Just the fact that a mother would share her daughter’s darkest history with a stranger was something I couldn’t possibly fathom.. but apart from that what a brilliant book! 4.5 stars

Thank you NetGalley

for this book.
I'm not going to go into too much on what this book is about, as I feel I would give the whole book away. This is a book that needs to be read and enjoyed page by page (although some things will make you pretty angry). I feel you will get a clear look on how single women with not much family, or perhaps women who are vulnerable or dealing with a tragedy or grief can so easily get taken advantage of by men like Al (or whatever his name was). Men like Al find women who are easy prey or perhaps a meal ticket for their own sick world in which they live.
I loved the short chapters in this book (my favorite). And as I mentioned above, Lisa Jewell did her homework on this one about narcissistic/toxic men- and she is spot on! I was teetering between four and five stars with this one, but I decided to bump it up because she nailed it so perfectly!! I also enjoyed the Epilogue at the end. :)
If you are a fan of Lisa Jewell, and love fast-paced books-then I definitely recommend reading this one

Lisa Jewell hit it out if the park with this book. She writes true to her style a story that keeps you on the edge of your seat, wondering what is coming next. 4 stars.

3.5 ⭐️ rounded up.
was excited to read this after reading other books by the author. I wasn't as connected to the story and was almost mad at the end but overall it was an interesting read. I wanted to keep reading and was curious about where it was going to go.

Arc copy from Netgalley for honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this eArc in exchange for an honest review.

3.5 Stars! This book was entertaining and enjoyable read but not as fast past as I was expecting. There were not many twists that I didn't see coming, and for a thriller I just want a little more unexpected moments. Still, I would recommend for a quick read while traveling.

LISA JEWELL WHO HURT YOU?!

This book was crazy and magnificent and I had to binge it because I was dying to know how it all wrapped up!

The book centers around a few main characters, Ash and her mother, Nina who are trying to move on after the tragic loss of father and husband, Paddy. Nick, an old friend of Paddy’s who crops up at just the right time. Martha and her husband, Al, who have a baby daughter and a flower shop.

The two storylines begin to intertwine and the mystery begins to unfold of who each the characters are and their true motivations.

Overall, the book is excellent. Incredibly written to keep the reader hooked and wondering how the story will end. The characters are well developed and interesting in their own ways.

My constructive feedback would be that Ash’s mental health breakdown was addressed too late in the book in my opinion. I think addressing it earlier could have led to more of an understanding of the strained relationship with Nina.