This novel is about a man and his relationship with three different women. Nina Swann has just lost her husband Paddy in a tragic accident and she and her daughter Ash are still reeling from this loss. When a package arrives in the mail from an old friend of her husband named Nick, Nina is touched and begins a correspondence and then a relationship with him. But Ash is not as enchanted and has a bad feeling about this new man in her mother’s life. Meanwhile, Martha owns a flower shop in town and is struggling to balance her business, her new baby and her husband’ Al’s absences while he’s away on business trips. And why does it seem they have no money when they are both working so hard? Nick and Al seem to both have dark pasts and many secrets that they are hiding from the women in their lives. And are these two men somehow connected? Both Nina and Martha have there suspicions but it is Ash who steps in to investigate and is shocked at what she finds. This was a twisty thriller that I really enjoyed. Lisa Jewell never disappoints.

Thank you so much to NetGalley for a copy of this book it was really good and I would rate it 3/5 stars!

I didn’t hate Don't Let Him In, but it’s far from my favourite. The first half of the book was slow, and I struggled to stay engaged. However, the second half picked up the pace and captured my attention, making me want to keep reading.

One of my main issues was that the female characters felt too similar to one another, which made it harder to connect with them individually. Additionally, the ending felt rushed and left me unsatisfied. While the story was well-written, it didn’t deliver on its promise of being a thriller. Instead, it felt more like a general fiction story.

The timeline was another challenge for me. The frequent shifts in tenses and timelines made the narrative confusing. Sometimes, it took me an entire chapter to figure out what was happening, and during the first half, I often felt like I was missing something. I even considered starting over to piece things together better.

Ultimately, this book missed the mark for me. As a huge Lisa Jewell fan, I know she’s capable of much better, so I’ll definitely continue reading her work. This one just didn’t meet my expectations.

Sending a huge thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Wow, this one had me hooked from page one! Could’ve read it in one sitting but, life!
This is a twisty tale of lies, manipulation, and survival, featuring a cast of complex women and one seriously disturbed man. Think psychological thriller meets emotional rollercoaster. The way it explores narcissism and its ripple effects? Somewhere in the world... this could’ve happened! I was so mad at some points—but in the best way, because it’s that well-written.
If you’re into dark, layered mysteries that keep you guessing, this is a must-read!
I hope my IRL friends read it—I need to talk about this one:
• Which character’s perspective did y’all find the most compelling or relatable?
• The ending—did it work for you?
• This book is built on lies and manipulation. Were there any moments where a reveal completely threw you for a loop?

I'm not really sure what happened with this book! I hate to fully discredit it, which is why I'm solidly at 3 stars, but this isn't the Lisa Jewell we are used to. First of all, I'd 100% not call this a mystery in any way. It is definitely a thriller of sorts, though it doesn't move very quickly, which is probably my biggest criticism of the novel. The "gimmick" here is clever at first, but it doesn't take long to catch on to what is happening and what is going to continue to happen...and then the novel goes on and on for hundreds of pages. There really wasn't any suspense or big question about how things were going to play out, and I wasn't anywhere close to being on the edge of my seat like I typically am with a Lisa Jewell book.

As I've seen in other reviews, the MC in this novel is absolutely a horrible person, and I did think that he was a very complex and interesting character. In that sense, I'll give Jewell loads of credit, because this seemed to be deeper characterization than normal from her. But I also just kind of want to know what inspired this book/character because it is all so dark and unsettling. There were also a few plot points -- one in particular -- that either didn't wrap up very neatly or were really kind of a last-ditch effort to be shocking and simply didn't work for me.

It feels like Jewell wanted to try something a bit different with this novel; however, unfortunately, I don't think it was a success. Here's hoping she gets her groove back with whatever comes next.

This was a good book about a man that was many characters. The author did a great. job going back and forth between them. The twist at the end wasn't a huge wow factor, but it doesn't take away from the story. I will definitely recommend and read more by this author.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!!!

I have to be honesty, I was disappointed with this book. Way too many characters that all had dull personalities and a crazy back and forth timeline. From the very start of the book, it was extremely predictable, and it didn’t get any better.

I’ve heard good things about this author so I will give her books another chance, but unfortunately this book just did not do it for me.

Lisa Jewell is one of my favorite thriller authors because she consistently writes an enthralling book and her latest is no exception!

While this book felt less like a typical thriller with few twists and turns, I felt captivated for the entirety and didn’t want to put it down. I loved the short chapters and different POV as well as alternating timelines. All these elements make me want to keep reading. I ended up finishing it in about 24 hours! This one definitely felt a little more based in reality than a lot of thrillers and I liked that aspect of it.

I felt the ending was a bit lackluster but overall this book was one you will want to pick up if you enjoyed Lisa Jewell’s other books.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc

Ash (20-something daughter) is grieving the tragic loss of her father. In addition to her grief, she’s grappling with a recent “mental health crisis” that shifted people’s perspective of her. Ash’s mom starts dating a man who Ash has a bad feeling about. But who’s going to believe Ash, the unreliable narrator? Elsewhere we learn about Martha, a married but effectively solo-parenting mom and business owner, who is juggling all her responsibilities and becoming increasingly frustrated with her husband’s disappearing antics. The book takes us through several POVs including that of Ash, Martha, and a (or some) male character(s).

The start of the book was a bit slow and kind of overwhelming (so many characters and seemingly separate/unrelated events), until it connects about ⅓ of the way through. Once that happened, I was HOOKED. Just when I thought the evil people couldn’t get worse, I was proved wrong. It’s hard to say more without giving away any spoilers. So I’ll keep it at this:
This kept getting more and more INSANE and you don’t know how quickly I was breezing through these digital pages on my kindle, it was such a page turner! I especially loved how certain characters (especially the women) came together, no questions asked, to help each other after being deceived and having all the reason to mistrust others. There was one thing that didn’t fully make sense at the end, but the epilogue twist provided a satisfying ending.

If you like domestic thrillers and page turners, this is a must read. I’ve read several Lisa Jewell books and this is BY FAR the best one I’ve read!

Thanks to Atria Books & NetGalley for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Pub date: 6/24/25

Wow. Lisa jewell has done it again. FLAWLess. My only complaint is the book covers need to be updated to something more modern. But I'm obsessed. Absolutely amazing. 5 stars!!!!! Smash hit of this coming summer.

I have read several of the author’s books, and I believe this was my favorite. Though the story is straightforward, we keep getting different layers and surprises revealed. Also a great read for women believing women and sticking together.

First off thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for the ARC opportunity, I am so grateful to be able to read and review this one early.
Lisa Jewell is one of my favorite authors and Don’t Let Him In did not disappoint. The multiple view points, short chapters, twists and turns, made for an easy ready! I did not want to put it down.
The ending was perfect and what I was hoping for! You won my love again with your engaging characters? And thrilling writing style! I give this a 10/10

The foreword from publishing was accurate. This book was amazing and absolutely engrossing. I could not put this down!
Main character Nina, recently looses her husband and her 25 year old daughter, Ash, doesn’t quite trust the man her mom has started dating a year later. Ash starts to investigate into her mom’s new muse and finds a shocking reality. Told through many perspectives, readers will start to connect different lives of women, who made their worst mistake - they let him in.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5

Great read! Ending was predictable, but it was still a great book! So glad i got this as an ARC. Read it in two days. Highly recommend!

Wow! Lisa Jewell just gets better and better with each book. She’s written another perfect thriller! What makes this book terrifying is everything that happens in the book can actually happen in real life. Lisa clearly did her homework here and terrifyingly portrays a narcissistic character in this story. I had to pick up my jaw from the floor a few times! I know the year just started but I can confidently predict that this will be the best thriller of the year! Lisa snapped with this one! I also enjoyed the epilogue at the end of the book and I appreciated the short chapters. Thank you for my ARC copy!!

coming at you with a SERIOUS HOT TAKE … I normally love Lisa Jewell’s books and always prioritize them …. but oh boy, #DontLetHimIn was NOT for me - this didn’t even feel like a thriller to me and by the time we got to the reveal, I hated everyone so much I honestly didn’t care. I’m usually not one to dedicate a post to a book I didn’t like, but this author is so popular that I’m confident there will still be a massive audience for this book.

Think #dirtyjohn , but more unlikeable (is that possible?)

This doesn’t release until June, so I’m sure many more reviews will roll in by then to help you decide.

Interesting plot, but long-winded and dragged at parts. Ending was enjoyable, but ultimately predictable.

I was so excited to pick up Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell! I tore through it in less than 24 hrs! If you’re a fan of Jewell’s unputdownable writing style you’re going to want to pick this up in June!

I can’t talk much about the plot without giving too much away, but this book gave off Dear John-esque vibes told in multiple viewpoints and timelines.

There are a lot of female characters to follow, but the book comes together nicely in the end. I

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for an advanced copy of this book!

Wow what a page turner! I devoured this book. Loved reading Nick’s perspective and his character development. However, the end was a little anticlimactic and predictable.

If you are a fan of Lisa Jewell this is a definite read. This book was another page turner with all the twists you would expect (and one I did not).

I received an ARC of this book and this is my honest review.