A 4.5/5 thriller!

I loved this! There is something about a twisty thriller on audiobook that makes time fly. I thought the narrator was great, the story was fast-paced, and the twists unpredictable. A perfect combo,

It took me awhile to write a review for this one because I wasn’t quite sure how I felt after I finished it. The book was interesting and had a ton of twists. I just felt like it was a bit too much by the time I got to the end. I definitely did not see the ending coming! Overall, I did enjoy listening to this audiobook. I suggest thriller fans give it a chance. Thank you NetGalley and Harlequin Audio for providing me with an ALC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you so much to netgalley and the publisher for the arc of this one in exchange for an honest review!

This book follows a woman who moves in with her new boyfriend in a creepy house because hers got foreclosed on. Things quickly turn weird and her daughter goes missing.

Unfortunately, this book was not for me. I feel like we had such annoying characters. I really couldn’t get into the story at all because I disliked the characters so much. There were also a lot of cliches and tropes that i see in a lot of mystery/thriller books.

I listened to the audiobook and i did like the narrator.

Overall, I was not a fan of this one but I did like the audiobook.

I received an ARC of the audiobook and I freaking loved it!!!!! I am a huge fan of thrillers and this was a super twisty one, that I did not want to stop listening to! This one had so many twists and turns, it was a wild ride but soooo worth it! I was obsessed with this story from the very beginning! Once the twists started to unravel, I honestly didn’t know when they were going to stop, there was a lot to unpack with this story! I highly recommend this one!! Whether you’re newer to thrillers or a thriller addict like me, you will thoroughly enjoy this story! I also highly recommend listening to the audiobook version of this one if you have a chance! The narrator’s were amazing and really brought the story to life and felt like I was watching a movie!!

Thank you NetGalley and Harlequin Audio for this free audiobook.

What a journey this was! First off, the audio quality was excellent, and I really enjoyed the narrator's performance. However, the story took some time to fully capture my attention. It felt more like a drama centered around a wealthy family's secrets than a true thriller. The pacing was the biggest challenge for me—when the twists started unfolding later in the book, they were exciting, but then the momentum would slow down, making it feel a bit uneven. By the end, so much was happening that it became confusing, and I found myself needing to re-listen to parts. After the whirlwind of events, I was left feeling a bit disappointed by the conclusion. Overall, it wasn’t a bad read, but it was a bit too all over the place for my taste.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Audio for this audiobook copy.

So many juicy twists in this book! Loved the characters and the dark setting of Ravencliff. (Centuries old mansion is the perfect setting for a thriller)
Excellent narration on this story, I couldn’t wait to find out what happened next!

Rating: 4/5 Stars
Pub Date: 1/28
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I very much enjoyed this book. Mom/daughter drama, moving into new boyfriends creepy home, weird things happening, the past coming back to get you. All things I absolutely love in my books!
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The Family Inside is told in multiple points of view with a few excepts from the media this was a fast singable read. This is a super fast paced and addicting read;I absolutely devoured this in one sitting. There is the perfect balance of likable and unlikeable characters; there is the perfect amount of suspicion placed on characters and the drama is great.
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Right when I was absolutely positive that I had figured out every single twist and turn that could possibly happen, Garner pulled the rug out from under me and hit me with the craziest twist. I was shocked and I absolutely LOVED this ending. It was perfect!
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I listened to this one via audiobook. Emily Lawrence and Ashley Klanac were fantastic. They complimented each other well and they really brought this one to life for me.
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Overall, a great read with a fantastic ending! Huge thank you to NetGalley, Katie Garner and Harlequin Audio for the ALC in exchange for my honest review.

This was an okay read. Not very memorable or stand-out-ish but I got through it fairly quickly. If an author is going to attempt an unreliable narrator, especially in first person, it has to be done very well. I'm not a fan of the twists that turn out to be tricks or lies. I prefer a thriller or mystery to be on the page, so that I had a chance of figuring out the ending. Call me traditional, but otherwise I feel like I'm being tricked. When a first person narrator completely blatantly lies to the reader throughout the book and then at the end suddenly retells the entire story with "the truth" - what was the point of the beginning of the book? Why lie to the reader in the first place if you're just going to admit the truth at the end anyway? To me, this is a bit lazy from a plot stand point. This book also had my other annoying new trope - dual timelines that aren't labeled as dual timelines - again to trick the reader. And again, the entire book is basically retold in the last few chapters.
I did enjoy the narrators in this audiobook. They did a good job. It was a fast read/listen and I did get through the entire thing. The house was creepy, the family equally so. I didn't find the relationship between the main character and her fiance all that believable. And I didn't really care all that much about any of the characters.
Readers who aren't annoyed by the two trends mentioned above will probably enjoy this story as they read it even if it isn't super memorable in the long run.
2.5 stars rounded up

Thank you to Katie Garner, Harlequin Audio and NetGalley for an ALC of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

I had a really good time reading this book! It had enough mystery that wasn't easy to figure out from the very beginning and kept me wanting to listen and see what was going on! I had a slight time keeping track of each of the characters and how they were related to eachother within the story but the intertwined plots were overall well done. This may have been less of an issue for reading the physical copy and more of an issue with myself as a listener than the book itself.

Overall well done and makes for a quick read for those who love the thriller/suspense genre!

Audiobook version- narration for this novel helped to tell the story in a more believable way, taking this from a DNF to a 3.5 star story. The twists— yes multiple— were well placed and thought through. The Family Inside was a wilder ride than I anticipated t

Slow. Very slow. The entire book dragged until the last 10 percent when the twists finally happen. The ending and the epilogue made the whole book worth the read.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5 Stars (Excellent)
Setting: A small town
Genre: Psychological Thriller

Atmospheric and suspenseful, The Family Inside is a gripping psychological thriller that keeps readers on edge from start to finish. From the moment Iris Blodgett and her daughter, Ellory, step into the eerie, centuries-old Ravencliff estate, the tension crackles, and the mystery deepens with each unsettling revelation.

The novel masterfully blends family drama with slow-burning suspense. Iris, a grieving widow drowning in debt, is a sympathetic protagonist, making her desperation—and ultimate acceptance of Hugh Smoll’s invitation—entirely believable. However, it’s the hidden family within Ravencliff that steals the show. The Smolls are far from welcoming, and their strange, secretive behavior adds an undeniable creep factor that intensifies as the story unfolds.

What sets The Family Inside apart is its rich gothic atmosphere. The crumbling mansion, the whispers of past tragedies, and the feeling that something—or someone—is always watching make for an immersive and unsettling reading experience. As Iris peels back layers of deceit, the novel builds to a chilling climax that delivers plenty of surprises.

If there’s one drawback, it’s that some twists feel slightly predictable, especially for seasoned thriller readers. However, the execution remains strong, and the psychological depth of the characters keeps the story engaging.

Overall, The Family Inside is a haunting, compulsive read perfect for fans of Riley Sager or Lisa Jewell. It’s a novel that lingers, making you question just how well you truly know the people closest to you. #netgalley #thefamilyinside #booked_this_weekend

Oh this was gooood. The Family Inside is an excellent thriller. It's twists and turns had me guessing up until the end. The voice acting was excellent.

Twist on top of twist, on top of twists- but in such a good way. This novel is the PERFECT example of how to keep readers on their toes. The build up to the twist was impeccable. I LOVED how Katie Garner incorporated the unraveling of the big “ta-da”. I’m at such a disadvantage because I don’t want to spoil it. I was caught off guard for sure. Overall a really great read!!! Thank you NetGalley and Harlequin audio for this ALC! I enjoyed the narrators and the pacing and overall presentation!

Wow! I’m still reeling from what I just listened to! This book grabbed me from the start and held on tight. I was addicted right away, really wanting to see what happens next.. Such a well written psychological thriller! So many unexpected twists, jaw drops and mind blowing revelations! Twisted in all the best ways!

This was my first book by this author but I’m definitely going to see what else she has written! My first five star read in awhile.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Audio for an ALC.

I listened to the audiobook and the narration was very good. This was a solid thriller The second half kicked in, it was a wild ride to the end. It’s over the top, ridiculous, and unbelievable, but very enjoyable. The main character, Iris is at the end of her rope. Her husband was murdered, her house is being foreclosed on, and her work just fired her. However her boyfriend, Hugh, has asked for her and her teenage daughter to move into his family home until she gets her feet under her. When Iris moves in though, she realizes he lives with his whole family and they all have plenty to hide. You know from the moment she gets there they are all creepy and hiding way too much. The twists the story provides are enjoyable. The final reveal is one I really didn’t see coming. Don't expect this to be a realistic thriller, it’s just too insane to do that. If you go in with the right expectation, you’re in for a good time.

Thanks to NetGalley for the audioARC to preview.

This one took me on a wild ride. Even what I thought I was going to rate it changed dramatically throughout the book, too. The beginning didn’t start off the strongest, but I’m glad I kept going. Some parts even started confusing me, but everything made sense eventually. And the twists in this one were not ones I saw coming! Honestly the ending has me considering adding a half star at least. If you like twisty, psychological thrillers, I would recommend this one to you! Just stick with it if you find yourself struggling at the beginning, too.

𝘼 𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣:
The two narrators for this were fine, but I feel like their voices should have been a little more different to really distinguish between the two. Also, the narrator for the daughter actually sounded older than the narrator for the mother, so that threw me off a little, too.

A shocking thriller with several twists and turns that will have you guessing right til the end. I really enjoed this one and there was so much going on that I did not see coming. It kept me guessing to the end and I loved the many twists in this novel.

Iris and her daughter are saved by an invite to join Iris’ boyfriend at the family mansion when they find themselves penniless and evicted on the heels of a loved one dying.

I really enjoyed this. I was intrigued from the start and hated setting it aside for supper but still finished in a day.

This is a complexly woven dual timeline.

I was anxious to see what was about to happen next and how it would come together. Then, surprised by a twisted ending.

You can see there’s been a lot of planning as the info is delivered at just the right time to break it open.

Recommend it? Yes!

Emily Lawrence; Ashley Klanac did a great job narrating.

With thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Audio for the advance listening copy.

I got this as an audiobook from NetGalley. I love audiobooks so thank you!! OH MY GOSH!!! The TWISTS in this book are crazy!! It took a while for me to get in to it but man...it was sooooo twisty!! I loved it!! Thank you Kate Garner!! I will definitely see what else you have to read!!