I thought I would love this one more. All you really need to read is the synopsis to basically have read this book. There wasn’t anything new about this kind of story, it doesn’t really stand out in the sea of stories like this one so I was a little let down.

BRAVO!

These were the words that erupted from my gaping lips as I turned the very last page of Don't Let Him In, by Lisa Jewell.

You are going to have to read this one to believe it.

You will be by turns bemused and then outraged by the depravity of the male protagonist in this story.

We humans can be so gullible. We want it all: the fairy tale romance, the palatial mansion, a limitless reserve of cash, and a happily ever after ending.

There are several women in this story who will tell you a very strange and complicated story about a very dashing man who made each of them believe that she was the center of his universe... until he mysteriously disappeared as abruptly as he had entered their individual lives.

Invariably, he left his victims saddled with a massive legacy of debt, lies and heartbreak. As a reader, I felt great sympathy for each of this terrible man's hapless victims. Which of us hasn't been disappointed or emotionally conned by someone we thought truly cared for us?

Was this fiendish man ever going to be brought to justice?!?!

Lisa Jewell has penned an enthralling story - full of twists and turns and surprise reveals. I had a hard time putting this thriller down. Highly recommended!

My thanks to the author, Lisa Jewell, her publisher and NetGalley for an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
5 out of 5 action-packed and jaw-dropping stars!

“Don’t Let Him In” by Lisa Jewell is a complicated thriller that is filled with devastating betrayals. It is a collision course for many families all tied to one ruthless man who has scammed his way into their hearts and minds. Only Ms. Jewell can create quirky characters that you love, hate, and respect all at the same time. The story line of this book is one that you will think you’ve heard before but I promise with the twists and turns so well executed in this psychological thriller you will be surprised at the end.

Thank you NetGalley and Altria Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

As a fan of Lisa Jewell, Don’t Let Him In is just “ok” for me. I have found her previous works thrilling and suspenseful, but I didn’t find this to be much of either. There are quite a few characters and multiple names, so it’s a bit confusing trying to keep track of who is who. There are also multiple view points and timelines. Eventually everything came together and everyone’s storyline intertwined and tied in together. There are a couple surprise twists and I found most of the characters likable. All in all it was an entertaining and quick read.

Lisa Jewell, my favorite thriller queen, has done it again. Boy, this one was a roller coaster. I wanted to throttle the main male character (and to be honest, also some of the women). I can count on Lisa Jewell to make me uncomfortable and provide a perfect atmosphere of unease which is essential for a great thriller story. I won’t give anything away, but the way the story came full circle at the end was *chef’s kiss* I am so happy I was given this ARC to read! Thank you to Lisa, the publisher, and the NetGalley for this gift in exchange for my honest review.

Another fantastic and twisted story by Lisa Jewell. I loved the dual timelines and the multiple perspectives of the wives and other characters.

Very few thrillers have wowed me since Then She Was Gone, so I was incredibly excited to get an advanced copy of this one. I will say that this book is absolutely NOT a thriller. The first ~40% of this book was incredibly confusing to keep up with due to the POV shifts and the many, many character names. Unfortunately, every single woman in this book had the exact same personality (just with a different name), making it incredibly difficult to keep the storyline straight. Because of that, I kind of lost interest. By the time the twists came and went, I was just ready for it to be over. I'm sure others will like this, but it just wasn't for me. This format probably would work incredibly well in an audio format, but I read on kindle.

Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

As a fan of Lisa Jewell, I was excited to read this ARC, but unfortunately, I found it a bit disappointing compared to her other books. The story started off slow and somewhat confusing, though it did improve as it went on. I enjoyed the quick & short chapters, but I struggled to connect with the characters, as they all felt a bit similar. While the author did an excellent job portraying a narcissist/swindler, the book didn’t quite deliver the thriller vibe I was expecting. Overall, it was still an enjoyable read, but it wasn’t a favourite.

I have yet to read a book by Lisa Jewell that hasn’t kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end– and this was no exception! This follows multiple characters through a few different and eventually overlapping timelines, entering with Ash soon after her father is killed. In the wake of her father’s death, an old colleague of his reaches out to share his condolences and memories of what he refers to as his old friend. Not long after, the same old friend, Nick, enters as Ash’s mother's new romantic interest. From there, all I can say is buckle up because I couldn’t tear myself away from the story that followed. Overall, I devoured this book and look forward to recommending it upon its release in June 2025!

Thank you to Atria Books, Lisa Jewell, and NetGalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Really enjoyed the storyline and how everything played out. It was easy to piece things together, but that could’ve been intentional. Lisa Jewell is one of the best thrillers authors out there and I continue to enjoy what she puts out. The only critique is that for the book to be set current day (post Covid), I feel like things kind of didn’t happen to keep the readers in suspense. When Ash was trying to find who sold the pink box, I feel like she could have taken a photo and used the Google image search. I also feel like when a body was found, who you assume would be a previous wife, they could have done a DNA test with her child? Idk I don’t work in forensics so they may not be able to do that.

Thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy. Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell is out June 2025!


This book was just okay for me. It was fast paced with short chapters and I finished it in 2 days. I felt the urge to keep reading to figure out what was happening. BUT I felt it lacked emotion. Like I was just being TOLD what was happening without really being immersed in the story.


If you like thrillers in general, or Lisa Jewell’s other books then you will probably enjoy this.

The plot got me interested right away! I found the chapters to go back and forth between characters but it wasn't always obvious whose POV it was. There was also some confusion with some chapters time frame. One chapter might say "4 years earlier" and the next chapter would say the same thing but it wasn't always the same person. It was hard to know if the 2 chapters were talking about the same 4 years prior or if the next chapter was 4 years earlier than the timeframe of the previous chapter. With so many characters and the slow development of the connection between them all, it was hard to maintain interest. I will try other books by this author.

This book blew my mind! Seriously!!

I don't know how she does it, but Lisa Jewell seems to come up with sparkling new idea after idea! Each of her books are unique and so addictive! Don't Let Him In is my new favorite from Jewell by far!

First of all, the first third of the book is mind bending: you get bits and pieces and you aren't quite sure how it all connects and then BAM! It hits you, at which point there is no going back! I flew through this book, I just could not put it down!

This book is extremely hard to review, however, because I am not quite sure what details I can discuss without giving it all away. Just know that the strength of this book are it's characters! While the plot is truly wild, the characters make it all believable and so engaging. They don't feel fictional, they all seem like people you already know, or versions of people you already know.

One of the best thrillers I have every read, period! I loved this book, I highly recommend it!

I received a free digital copy of Don't Let Him In from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review, all opinions are my own.

I was recently gifted Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell on NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. Thank you Lisa and Atria Books!
This book reminded me that Lisa is a master at character development, especially the creation of completely horrid antagonists. I loved it! This book, Don’t Let Him In, reminded me of the ultimate catfish, and I finished it pretty quickly because I just didn’t want to put it down.
Great work Lisa!

Oh my gosh, that was the most stressful book I have ever read! 🫣 Every time a new woman was introduced, I completely lost it. I was like...noooooo!!! Don't talk to him! Don't do it! I couldn't figure out who was who at first but stick with it. It's not as confusing as it seems at first.

Nina, a widow, gets a package one day with a note from an old friend of his. It's an old lighter he had that he'd always meant to return and he sends along his condolences and regrets he didn't reach out sooner, when her husband was still alive. Ash, her adult daughter, says she should write back and thank him. Months later, Nick and Nina have begun talking often and start dating. Ash can't get over the feeling that something just isn't right though.

Martha loves her husband, she just doesn't understand why he ghosts her all the time. He will be unreachable for days and works all the time. She doesn't think he is having an affair, but then what's going on?

This is typical Lisa Jewell. Compelling, well thought out, and honestly, she writes a great villain. I binged this book because I HAD to know how it ended. I could not handle it. Lol.

Thank you to netgalley for an ARC to enjoy.

You know that thrill you get when you’re approved for an ARC of a book you’ve been eagerly anticipating? That’s exactly how I felt when I got my hands on Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell. After loving None of This Is True, one of my top thrillers from last year, I couldn’t wait to see what Jewell had in store this time.

While I enjoyed Don’t Let Him In, it didn’t quite reach the heights of her previous work. This one leans more into suspense than outright thriller territory, so it’s best to go in with that mindset. It’s an engaging, quick read, but don’t expect the same level of twists and turns.

The story is told through three perspectives: Nick, Ash (the daughter of recently deceased Paddy Swann), and Martha (the wife of Al). As the narrative unfolds, it becomes clear that Nick and Al might not be who they seem, leading Ash and Martha down a shocking path they might have avoided if they’d heeded the ominous warning: Don’t let him in.

While I enjoyed the pacing and premise, I found the ending a bit puzzling. Some character arcs felt inconsistent, leaving me with questions (no spoilers here!). That said, the book was still a fun and enjoyable read, perfect if you’re looking for something quick and entertaining. While it may not leave you second-guessing everything like None of This Is True, it’s worth checking out for Lisa Jewell fans!

This new Lisa Jewell book does not disappoint! The story is told from the perspective of three different people over a span of 4 years. One storyline follows Ash, who has had some struggles in her personal life and has since lost her father, Paddy. Her widowed mother, Nina, starts to date a man named Nick and Ash is immediately concerned about his intentions. Another storyline follows Martha, a florist, with a husband who at times seems perfect and other times disappears for days at a time without communicating with her. The final storyline follows the villain who is charming, manipulative, and continues to outdo himself with the terrible things he is willing to do to reach his end goal. There are many twists and turns in this book, some of which I predicted, but others that came as a surprise. It was an enjoyable domestic thriller!

My ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Listen, if Lisa Jewell writes it, I'm gonna read it. I happy screamed when I saw I was approved for the arc of this from NetGalley.
After giving myself a couple days after finishing to ruminate on my thoughts, here's what I got:

-This was definitely Lisa's most bonkers "villain" yet I think, and that is saying something! She's the queen of weirdo bad guys.
-A friend who also did an arc read said she didn't love all the changing POVs and how much of the main male character's perspective we got. However, I enjoyed that aspect and feel that it really nailed home the difference between how he justified things and perceived his actions, then the reality of it from the women's pov (and thereby nailing home his status as an absolute psycho.)
-Some aspects definitely did feel a little bit unbelievable or far-fetched. Which I think some of was intentional (like the relationship dynamics), but some felt just a bit like stretching fiction to the limit like <spoiler>could they not get any dna from the body/torso found to link it back to who it was!? Or how did all the facebook group members find the group/each other so quickly?? We will never know lol</spoiler>
-I don't feel like there were any "big twists" with this one, but it definitely was propulsive and you wanted to keep reading to find out what happens. There were a few twist surprises, but if you're a frequent thriller reader you can probably guess them coming. However, I think the pace of the story was good and made me want to not put it down.

Overall, if you like Lisa Jewell's stories, you'll enjoy this one. If you've never read anything by her before, I don't think it's a bad introduction. I'm sure this will be very popular this summer and I look forward to reading more people's take on it!

Thank you Netgalley and Atria Books for the advanced copy!

Very entertaining thriller/mystery! It was certainly shocking on a "who could possibly be so cruel and manipulative" level but not so shocking on a "wow I did not see that one coming" level. I certainly could have done with a bit more of the latter level of shocking, but I still devoured this book in a day or two. I found the timeline confusing, but I think that actually kind of works with the overall mysterious vibes of the book--this man is confusing everyone he knows, so why shouldn't the reader be a bit confused too?

This was my first Lisa Jewell book and I would definitely consider reading others of hers!

This was SO good! Best thriller I have read in a while. I will be recommending this highly. I think it’s going to be very popular this Summer..