I had high hopes for this. When I read the description I was so excited. It was okay but a little bit let down.

My first issue was there was way too many characters to keep track of. That combined with going back and fourth into different time lines. It’s just not my vibe.

Overall it was an okay read and I will still read her books but hers are definitely a hit or miss with me. Some are phenomenal and some are just okay or on the boring side.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Lisa Jewell has done it again. This book about a creepy psychopath worming his way into different women’s lives is the perfect summer thriller. I love how Jewell keeps you guessing up to the very end. This was a fast paced thriller with an ending that was so satisfying. If you’re looking for a fantastic thriller to throw in your beach bag, this is the one! Thank you to Netgalley and Astros books for the advanced copy!

I was so excited to get to read this one, I'm a big Lisa Jewell fan! This felt a little different than her other books, but I enjoyed it! The stories were seamlessly linked together in ways that were surprising, with little hints being given here and there. Even when I figured out where something was going, it was still done so well that the reveal was exciting.

The ending is where things got interesting - I thought it was heading in one direction, and I wasn't really happy about it, but then it went in a totally other direction and I loved it. I don't want to say much, this should not be spoiled.

Don't Let Him In is a classic Lisa Jewell book with the relatively slow buildup, which suddenly turns fast-paced with dizzying twists and turns. This was quite interesting and full of suspense and I absolutely loved the ending.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Atria Books via Netgalley. All opinions expressed are mine

3.25/5⭐️
I went into Don’t Let Him In expecting an intense, twist-filled thriller, but was left a bit underwhelmed. The story leaned more toward domestic suspense than psychological thriller, and I think it would’ve benefited from being marketed that way to better set expectations.

The multiple timelines were initially confusing—it took about a quarter of the book to really get my bearings—and the large cast of female characters made it difficult to stay fully immersed in the plot. While the pacing picked up slightly in the latter half, I found the ending lacked the punch I was hoping for.

That said, Lisa Jewell is still a go-to author for me. This one just wasn’t my favorite from her, but I’m definitely looking forward to seeing what she writes next.

First of all, this story has a GREAT villain. I mean, he’s seriously out there and someone any woman should avoid…. It doesn’t take much to hate him at the beginning but by the end? You just want him behind bars or maimed in some tortured way. Kudos for building in such a strong emotion for a reader.

You also want to yell at each of these women to not fall for him! (Of course, they always will….)

Things that didn’t work for me though included the multiple characters - so so many to start, and the changing POV at the beginning was tricky. I also had a tough time with the ending. Not sure if it was me reading quickly or if it seemed too rushed? I didn’t get the closure to the story that I was expecting.

Overall, more of a 3.5

I want to thank NetGalley for the advance copy of this book! I have loved other Lisa Jewell titles and will continue to read her work!

This wasn’t my favorite Lisa Jewell, though it’s worth reading for sure. Definitely more of a slow burn, but I’m not complaining about that.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

4.25/5- While initially challenging due to the numerous characters and complex plot, this narrative ultimately proved captivating. The accessible writing style and well-executed multiple perspectives culminated in a satisfying and memorable conclusion. The storyline was compelling and surprisingly believable.

Lisa Jewell books are always a must read for me! This one had so many twists and turns, kept me guessing until the very end, and at parts wishing I could yell at the characters! Suspenseful and a mystery worth reading this year!

I really enjoyed this one! Don’t Let Him In is a tale of a man who has come into Ash and her mother Nina’s lives after her father has passed and something seems off. I gave it four stars since the plot is pretty predictable but I still enjoyed it from beginning to end! Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this ARC.

What a wild ride! Don’t Let Him In is a novel that really does show how far revenge can reach. While you think you know your spouse, this book makes you question how much you actually know versus what you accept. It also reminds you that little inconsistencies can really add up. You’ll need to keep your eyes open and question everything in this thriller by Lisa Jewell.

Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell
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I love Lisa Jewell and her newest novel does not disappoint! This psychologically chilling domestic thriller made me feel anxious as the story unfolded, which is exactly what I want from a thriller.

I was horrified and entranced by the antagonist’s scheming– examining how one person’s dark proclivities affect the people they prey on. I tired of this POV because it was so smarmy, but that’s by design. It was interesting to have this warped perspective in the mix.

This is an intricate slow burn mystery with multiple POV’s. There’s a lot to juggle, reminding me of John Marrs’ style where the connections are revealed little by little leading to a satisfying payoff. I was completely hooked to this story full of scheming, lies, and amateur sleuthing. Though the ending wasn’t as explosive as I anticipated, I still enjoyed how it wrapped up. This is a really fun and twisty summer thriller!

Thank you Atria Books for the complimentary ARC.

I’ve read a few books by Lisa Jewell and I’ve enjoyed them, but this one took me way too long to finish. I got irritated and frustrated reading this book 😳 it was an ok read and if you’re a fan of Jewell’s books then I’d say give a read.

Nina didn’t think she’d recover from the death of her husband, then Nick came along. Ash, Nina’s daughter, doesn’t trust the guy- with good reason. Martha’s husband, Al is “working” all the time yet they are broke. She becomes suspicious of him- with good reason.

This book took you on a rollercoaster of a ride with a lot of characters thrown throughout. If you like thrilling, twisty reads, then give this one a read 😱

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this before the release with an honest review ☺️

Narrated from multiple points of view with two timelines, this book was scarily real. You're not very sure if the men these characters get involved with is the same, but the way he or they can manipulate these powerful, independent women into financial doom (when it doesn't get worse) is a big telltale.

Jewel is an author I was certain I had read more from, but what I do remember from her stories is also present here—it could happen. So many women believe they found the perfect man, and think, if only we could lead calmer lives. When it's that perfect man leeching everything from them.

I wasn't super into this book though I recognize how it must have taken a lot of patience for the author to construct all this plot, build all these different characters, explain someone like the man/men ruining these women's lives because he/they just can't control his/their greed. She did a wonderful job, even the read went smoothly, but I couldn't like the story itself. Perhaps it was the danger these men represented to each of the female characters that made me distance myself.

Although the existence of such men is real, the plot does take a few less believable turns as it all comes together. You'd think that's when I considered dropping the book. On the contrary, the feeling that we were going somewhere with this all was very good. Again, it could be that because it started feeling less believable that I allowed myself to just enjoy it all.

I recommend this to those who like a slow-building story, or rather, a slow-building possible disaster.

Honest review based on an ARC provided by Netgalley. Many thanks to the publisher for this opportunity.

Lisa Jewell has done it again! Absolutely loved this fast-paced, page-turning, unpredictable, and suspenseful read. A must-read, especially if you are a Lisa Jewell fan!

Thank you, #NetGalley and #AtriaBooks, for this ARC.

Loved the twists and turns in here, and of course loathe yet love-for-the-plot the diabolical Nick.

I don't think it's a huge surprise what Nick is all about (it's all in the book synopsis), but his actions, his deception, and his utter horrendous being will have you yelling as you read...and keep you reading more to see how it all turns out.

Another great Lisa Jewell book - a quick and engaging read!

I feel like it is too difficult to review this book with details without giving too much away. This was told in multiple timelines and dual POV. I felt like it was a thriller/mystery that wasn't too scary or gory.

Did I enjoy this book...yes! Was I surprised by any plot twists along the way...no. Usually I prefer to be shocked by twists but this was a very tangled story line that kept me interested. Even though it was a web of timelines and characters, the author did a fantastic job keeping it easy to follow.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for allowing me to read this ARC in an exchange for an honest review.

Once again, she’s done it! Kept me enthralled from page one to the very end and even longer! I legit still remember every page of this one. A lot of thrillers have fallen extremely flat for me lately, so this was a fun “dirty John” type read that kept me up, legit read all in one night!

I usually love Lisa Jewell’s thrillers—her writing is always sharp, addictive, and full of suspense—but this one just didn’t hit the same for me. The storytelling was still great (as expected), but I found the subject matter a little less compelling than her usual twisty plots. It took me a while to really care about the characters, and even when things ramped up, I never felt as fully invested as I wanted to be.

It’s clear Jewell knows how to weave a complex story, and there are definitely moments that pull you in, but overall, this one didn’t have the same emotional or psychological punch as some of her other books. I’m still a fan and will absolutely read whatever she writes next, but Don’t Let Him In just wasn’t a favorite for me.

I could not put this down! So so good. It was like a spiderweb, twisting and weaving and connecting in so many places. Wow. 5 ⭐️