I thought it started off good and I like the premise but it got to be a little too much to keep up with

i ultimately decided to request this book because i have enjoyed a handful of lisa jewell’s previous books. however, i have decided to dnf at 53%. lisa writes books that always keep you on the edge of your seat and i was excited to get the opportunity for this book before publish date. i liked the pace of the short chapters, however i ultimately didn’t finish the book because of the complex characters and the pov changes. personally, it took me the entire part one to figure out who was who, and the switching between first person POV and third person POV really took me out of the book. i think this book would be really enjoyable to readers who can look past these elements and are in the mood for an exciting read!

I was so excited to receive this ARC and the description sounded great but then I began reading and I kept wishing it would end already but it kept on like the energizer bunny!!

Pros:
1. Description
2. It Ended

Cons:
1. Bounced around way too much and for no reason.
2. Why did gender dysphoria/identity have to be brought into it? There was no reason for it.
3. Overall just terrible

Lisa Jewell has an incredible flair for the unexpected. Though there are many characters to keep track of in this one, it only makes it more interesting.

It would be difficult to give a synopsis without giving away the plot, so I’ll just rant and rave about the superb writing, the great characterization and the jaw-dropping ending. This is a one-of-a-kind plot that renders the reader hopelessly attached to turning pages late into the night. Wow, is it good. Thank you, NetGalley and Atria Books for the advanced reader copy.

Lisa Jewell has done is again! A page turner I didn't want to put down.

In this book Nick Radcliff (or is it??) invades the life of Nina and Aisling Swann after their husband and father Paddy Swann dies a tragic death. Nick seems too good to be true and Ash doesn't believe he is.

In a second story line Martha is a florist who is trying to give her husband Alistair the benefit of the doubt, raise her teenage sons and her toddler daughter, and run a successful floral business with a busband who is either over the top caring or absent and unavailable.

The storylines collide in a way that could be true and that is when all is revealed.

Positives:
Fast paced with short chapters
Told from different povs and timelines
The characterization was well developed and made you root for or AGAINST each character
The thriller was so well written you could easily see it happening

Negatives:
Because of the nature of the storyline, there were a lot of characters to keep track of. I kept notes.

This is one of my favorites by an author I will always read. Will recommend this one to readers of thrillers as soon as it comes out! Shocking, full of twists and turns, and immersive. So well done!

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

It is hard to say much about this book without giving too much away.

You have multiple POVs. Nina, a recently widowed woman living with her adult daughter, Ash who has had her own personal trauma. Enter Nick Radcliffe, a charming man who claims to have known Paddy, Nina’s deceased husband. As he begins to date Nina, Ash becomes suspicious of him and begins to investigate.

Martha who owns a flower shop is married to Al. She lives with her two sons and their young daughter, Nala. Al is not reliable and tends to disappear for days at a time. He always returns with excuses and more promises to do better.

There is also a pov told from yers ago. Somehow they all intertwine.

This was a twisty and fun read. I loved all parts of the story/all of the main characters. And it all tied together nicely. I would definitely read more books by Lisa Jewell.

Lisa Jewell is such an amazing writer. Don’t Let Him In was a great read. So many twists and turns and connections, very suspenseful!

5⭐️ Lisa Jewell has written a page turning edge of your seat thriller with this one! I couldn’t put it down!

At first it seems the chapters are a little disjointed, but it all starts to come together perfectly! The story unfolds as Paddy, the father of Ash Swann is laid to rest after being murdered. Enter handsome Nick, long lost friend of Paddy, charming, caring, attentive. Soon Paddy’s widow Nina is smitten, but Ash senses something not quite right.

It’s soon revealed Nick holds many dark secrets! I wanted him to get found out so bad. Without spoiling anything, he is such a psycho! The writing and twists are perfect!

I loved the ending and would love a sequel!

Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for the eARC in exchange for my honest review

This book kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time! Highly recommend! As the storyline intertwine, I couldn't believe what I had just read. I will never look at anyone the same.

I enjoyed reading this book, the story was compelling, especially since I have read a non fiction book of this happening to woman and seen a Dateline episode, that I think is referenced in the book, about women in America all being conned by 1 man.

Nina is recently widowed and her daughter Ash is living with her when a man seemingly comes from out of nowhere into their lives. Suspicion propels Ash to dig into this new mystery man and unravel his deceptions. How many people will be affected by this one con man? Read this book and find out!

Lisa is an auto read author for me. She has a way of writing such a twisty story that just flies by and this one was no exception. I flew through this one. I love a dual POV her shorter chapters, It makes the story much more digestible.

This will be in my top 5 for the year! At first it was hard to get into. Lots of characters and timelines but whew .. this one was quite the ride. It’s worth paying attention to the characters and timelines. The intensity of this book just kept building. I had to know what happened. This book was tense. I was on the edge of my seat and at many times angry at the main character. It’s hard to write a review because there are so many storylines to go with BUT let’s just say there is more to the story than meets the eye and some people need to come with a warning label. 5 stars!

Readers need to be on their game and pay close attention because Lisa Jewell has spun such a tangled web that spins one way and then the other way in this twisted tale! Secrets, lies, manipulation, twists, and turns all come into play in this riveting, shocking, wonderfully written, and tense book!!!! LOVED THIS ONE - but no suprise... I love lisa jewel!

I've read every single Lisa Jewell book, and this one might be in my top 3! It's THAT good! This isn't a traditional "dead body" thriller, but the twists and turns had me dying to know more. The ending is surprising but still satisfying, and overall this feels really fresh for the genre. Another hit!

Oh Lana Myersssss! We are in need of your services!!!

Seriously though. The story was a very complex one. There were lots of characters and lots of timelines to keep track of. At times it was overwhelming honestly. I know that it needed to be this way because of the story line and the plot but I was definitely overwhelmed and confused at times.

There were many details that kind of went right over me and honestly it almost felt like it dragged on too much at times. The epilogue and the last chapter were pretty great and tied everything up in a nice bow but it took a while to actually get to that point.

I have to say, I LOVED how they tied in the title though! It was like this cute little secret between us and the author.

Not bad but not my favorite by her.

Lisa Jewell has become one of my go-to authors and this book did not disappoint. Full of lies, manipulation, and suspense. It’s fast-paced and gripping all the way up to the twist at the very end. I loved it!

Thank you @netgalley @atriabooks and the author for the opportunity to read this advance reader copy in exchange for my honest opinion. All opinions are my own.

Lisa Jewell is an auto-buy author for me and Don't Let Him In keeps her in that category.

While this movie starts off a little slow, it quickly gains momentum and kept you engaged through the entire rest of the novel. The thrills were thrilling throughout! Jewell kept me on the edge of my seat and while I was able to figure out some of the twists, many others were as surprising as intended. My favorite character was the antagonist .. and boy did she make us hate him. Jewell captured this specific type of con brilliantly with a murderery twist. I hope to never meet a Nick Radcliffe. I really enjoyed the FMC Ash and her character development throughout.

A likely intended, but surprising for me, aspect of this book is the representation of single women.. especially single mothers. While single mothers are 100% some of the hardest, most fierce individuals I know there is definitely a vulnerability there that I think Jewell captured brilliantly.

Another good Lisa Jewell book! Some good twists and turns, though not as shocking as some of her other publications. I enjoyed the flashbacks and digging into the different characters and how they tied together.

Thanks to NetGalley for the arc of this book in exchange for an honest review. Lisa Jewell NEVER disappoints. I was on the edge of my seat throughout the entire book, constantly trying to figure out what was going on. There was even a twist right at the end.