Twists turns and more turns and then a whammy of a plot twist at the very end. I was on the edge of my seat trying to figure out if/how/when Nick would get caught. I loved how the web of lies came together and found the whole plot so intriguing! Loved it!

3.5/5 rounded to 4 stars
Thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review! This book felt very slow to me in the beginning. I felt like not much was happening at first. However, I enjoyed the last quarter of the book, which made reading it worth it. Additionally, the writing is great, and Lisa Jewell is an author I will continue to read anything she writes.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3.5, but I’m rounding up because Lisa Jewell still knows how to keep me turning pages)

Don't Let Him In is one of those thrillers that sneaks up on you. It starts quietly, almost gently, with Nina—grieving, vulnerable, and trying to rebuild her life after loss. Then enters Nick Radcliffe, the charming stranger who seems too perfect to be real. (Spoiler: he kind of is.)

What I appreciated most was how Jewell layered the suspense. It’s not just about what Nick might be hiding—it’s about how grief, trust, and intuition all collide when someone new enters your life at your most fragile. Nina’s daughter, Ash, is the voice of reason throughout, and honestly, I found myself rooting for her more than anyone. She’s sharp, skeptical, and exactly the kind of character you want in a story like this.

The pacing is classic Jewell—slow burn at first, then suddenly you’re 200 pages in and can’t put it down. The dual timelines and shifting perspectives kept things interesting, though I did have to pause a couple of times to reorient myself.

Is it her most mind-blowing twist? No. But it’s a solid, emotionally grounded thriller with just enough tension to keep you guessing. If you like your mysteries with a psychological edge and characters who feel real (flaws and all), this one’s worth picking up.

I'm unsure whether I loved this book or hated it. I certainly despised the main male character more than I have hated a character in a very long time. Lisa Jewell is the queen of page-turners and this one certainly kept me up at night. There are A LOT of characters in this one so I was glad I was reading it and not listening as I think it would have been pretty confusing on audio. It's worth the read if you enjoy short chapters, horrible villains, and cat-and-mouse games.
Thanks to @atriabooks and @netgalley for giving me a sneak peek at Lisa Jewell's newest release.

And this book RIGHT HERE is the type of thing that reinforces my opinions on meeting and dating people now! This is a very twisty suspense revolving around a toxic, manipulative, horrible human being who pretends to be practically perfect, all to snare unsuspecting women to open the hearts and wallets to him. Makes you want to google everyone new who walks into your life. This is a fast-paced read, perfect for a weekend beach read.

Lisa Jewell continues to remind me why I keep picking up her books. Each have been unique page turners. This one had me hooked and when I thought I had it all straight, there was another twist.
A story of every married woman’s worst nightmare. I enjoyed the pacing and multiple POVs and how everything pieced together by the end. There was a lot to keep up with but I didn’t struggle to follow with Jewell’s writing style.

Unfortunately this one fell flat. It felt too straightforward and dumbed down. It was too simple and long and had way too many people that all felt the same in the end.

Love Lisa Jewell but this has to be at the bottom of my rankings for her books. The alternating POVs and back and forth between timelines really made it hard to follow.

Don't Let Him In by Lisa Jewel is a thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. There are multiple time lines and different people in each chapter that can get confusing but it all comes together in the end. A quick read; one that you don't want to put down.

I like an alternating POV, which this had, and added bonus of alternating first/third person. There was more repetition than I’d like. Not my favorite Lisa Jewell by a wide margin..

Thanks to Netgalley for the free advanced copy in exchange for an honest review

Classic Lisa Jewell twisty mystery! Solid 3.5/5. It took a while to get going and was a bit slow in the beginning but once it picked up I had to see how it ended. If you are a fan of domestic mysteries with lots of characters that may (or may not) come together in the end, you would love this!

I received an advanced copy of this book from Netgalley and the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Wow! This book has one of the worst and most hateable villains I’ve ever read! If you’ve come across this mmc, definitely don’t let him in! This book will have you reading late into the night and googling everyone you meet from now on!

Lisa Jewell doesn’t miss! Thank you so much to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

LISA JEWELL NEVER MISSES!! I absolutely loved every second of this twisty little domestic suspense. I was fully engrossed from page one, and even when I'm so proud of myself for "seeing the twist coming", she's always got another one or two or three up her sleeve that shock me. I've ready many of Ms. Jewell's books but her last 2 (this and None of This is True) may be my FAVORITES!

This novel is a well-crafted, engaging thriller, featuring concise chapters that facilitate a swift reading experience—an attribute I have come to associate with this author. The narrative frequently shifts between timelines and alternates between first- and third-person perspectives. While this narrative structure initially required some adjustment, it ultimately contributed to the book’s complexity. Although I remained interested in the story’s resolution, I found the plot relatively predictable and not as compelling as I had hoped. Regrettably, this particular work did not rank among my favorites from this author. I would also like to extend my appreciation to NetGalley and Atria Books for providing a complimentary ARC for my review.

If you love thrillers that slowly unravel your nerves, Lisa Jewell’s Don’t Let Him In is your next must-read. With her signature layered POVs, dark secrets, tangled lies, and simmering tension, this one gripped me from start to finish. My top thriller of 2025, hands down!

Lisa Jewell knows how to keep a reader on the edge of their seat and Don't Let Him In does just that! As is typical of Jewell, expect a slow burn, multiple POV, secrets, lies, and trauma. This book quickly rose to the top spot for favorite thriller of 2025. This is one you don't want to miss!

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the ARC!

If you enjoy a slow burn domestic thriller, this is the book for you. Ash is having a hard time getting over the murder of her father. When her widowed mother Nina starts seeing a mysterious man named Nick, who claims to have known her father in the past, Ash gets a bad feeling. As Nina and Nick get closer, Ash is determined to know more about Nick and his past.

The story is told through different timelines and different points of view. I thought it was very clever and engaging and I did enjoy it. It did feel like it was a bit more of a slow burn mystery than Lisa Jewell’s past books, but I do feel like she is an auto-buy author for me. Without giving too much away, I just wish some of the women in the story had a few more brain cells to understand that they were getting scammed. That being said, I did enjoy this book, and while it wasn’t as heart racing as some of her past books I did have a good time reading it.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for an advanced reading copy of this book. All opinions within this review are my own.

The Review: 4 stars
Lisa Jewell is the master at writing fast-paced, heart-throbbing thrillers. She has a formula that works - Easy-read, thought-provoking, page-turner thrillers with well-molded characters whom you either love or hate. Don't Let Him In is slightly less of a mystery story than her usual offering, as the "bad guy" is identified from the onset and even acts as a dual narrator throughout the novel (which adds a lot of verve to the book, in my opinion). There were a few hiccups for me in the believability category, but I won't say more to avoid spoilers. The epilogue almost broke me, but I was able to exhale by cover close. Side note: Jewell thrillers make fantastic audiobooks! I read this one in hard copy (thank you to Net Galley and Atria Books for the ARC), but I really enjoy listening to her thrillers, as the storylines transfer seamlessly and she picks talented narrators. **Release Date is June 24th!**

I overall enjoyed this book but the multiple POVs and timelines had me all over the place in the beginning. It took a little bit to come together, but then there was really no mystery and just a slow build to what was going to happen. Also, this man really found some stupid people. Maybe vulnerable? They didn't really get into his background enough, only that he was cut off by his parents, but no reason really for the way that he is. All together, it wasn't may favorite LJ book but it wasn't a waste of time. Would recommend lightly.

In *Don't Let Him In* by Lisa Jewell, a woman’s carefully constructed life begins to unravel when a shadowy figure from her past resurfaces, bringing with him a dark trail of secrets, lies, and buried trauma. As the story unfolds through shifting timelines and multiple points of view, the truth becomes increasingly difficult to pin down—who is this man, and what does he really want? With each revelation more unsettling than the last, the novel draws readers into a gripping psychological maze where no one is entirely innocent and danger could be lurking just beyond the front door.

While the book maintains a steady pace and holds moments of tension, I found it challenging to stay fully engaged due to the frequent shifts in perspective and the large cast of characters. The intricate timeline and narrative structure made it difficult to keep track of key plot points, which at times pulled me out of the story. Although Lisa Jewell is known for her gripping thrillers, *Don't Let Him In* didn’t quite resonate with me the way some of her previous works have. It had the bones of a good thriller, but the overall execution felt muddled and left me more confused than captivated.

This wasn't my favorite work of Jewell's, but I can definitely see its merit as a summer weekend thriller perfect for your next girl's trip or book club.