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This was SO good. Started at 7.30 this morning and just finished now. Not even sure I’ve had a toilet break 😂 I simply couldn’t put it down. Fast paced, cliffhanger chapters and the writing style literally made me feel like I was going crazy. Definitely gonna read more from this author.

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What an amazing book! Characters are well developed. And story has you trying to figure out what is going on along with Imogen.
Many twists and turns are encountered along the way. I was totally not prepared for the reveal of the culprit!
First book I have read by this author, and will be reading more!

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This is a good psychological thriller which from start to finish has a good level of tension. A house move for a couple from London to the countryside in the hopes of starting their lives as a family begins with unsettling news that the previous owner took his own life there. Our protagonist, an artist often left alone to start the moving in and settling process, is the subject of some very unsettling incidents and takes solace with an elderly neighbour. Everything is not as it seems.

This is a good and entertaining read and with a great level of suspense throughout. I kept changing my mind as to what I thought was happening and the ending was a good twist that I had really not expected.

Thank to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

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I found this book to have me wondering who it was, which is great in a thriller. However, it wasn’t as gripping as I wanted it to be. I’d definitely consider reading this author again.
It was a little random in areas though too.

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such a page turner, i could not put it down.
it has suspenseful twists and turns. the silent house keeps readers on edge, constantly questioning what is real and what is all made up.
this was a face paced book and very easy to read .

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Imogen and Patrick move from the bustling city out to the country as they prepare to start a family. They feel the country will give them the fresh start they so desperately crave as well as some much needed privacy. However, when someone comes after Imogen , they soon learn it is impossible to escape from their past.

This psychological thriller was a fast, easy read. It kept my attention throughout. This was the perfect weekend read. Thank you to NetGalley, Boldwood Books, and H.M. Lynn for an advanced copy.

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This book was unputdownable, I couldn’t put it down. I just wanted to know who was behind it. It was a good plot twist and the FMC had me liking and not liking her at the same time.

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First, thank you Netgalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC.

I've started this book on a six hour train journey and simply devoured it.

Imogen and Patrick move to the countryside - something I could never do myself - in hope for a fresh start. But something feels off. It is for sure not the peace Imogen had been hoping for....

It was a fast-paced and easy read, very enjoyable, so I'm not surprised I've read it in one sitting. Very much recommended!

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I really enjoyed The Silent House! It was super twisty, pulling you in slowly but keeps you guessing the whole way through. The atmosphere is really eerie—in the best way—and the creepy house vibe was spot-on.

I love a story where the main character slowly unravels and is made to feel like they’re on the verge of a psychotic break, and this one did not disappoint! The FMC was easy to root for, and I liked how the story balanced spooky moments with deeper emotional topics. It’s not just about possible ghosts; there’s a lot going on under the surface.

I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because a few side characters felt kind of flat, and there were moments where I wanted a bit more explanation. But overall, it’s a solid read if you’re into suspense with a supernatural edge.

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2/5 stars

Absolutely baffled that so many people thought this was a nailbiter. It was incredibly predictable. Patrick gave himself away this moment he called Maureen by a nickname. Maureen gave herself away the moment she knew Patrick’s name. That left another 70% of the book where I hoped there would be a twist. There wasn’t. Total letdown of a read. I do not recommend this one.

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Read the book in just one sitting as the short chapters and the fast paced style helped keeping me hooked to the story.

Imogen and her husband Patrick move from London to the countryside to build their new life, they're both very successful professionally, he's a lawyer, she's an established artist and both very rich (as Imogen likes to remind the reader a bit too often) na they're ready to start a new chapter. There's a substantial age gap between them and consequently a lot of history on both sides.
We understand Patrick's ex-wife and daughter are still very much in his life and Imogen has gone through some major trauma that is only hinted at the beginning and that will be explained to us towards the end of the story, but a bit too quickly for my liking. Such a trauma, something that shapes the personality of the MC so much, should have been explored a bit more deeply, I believe...

Everything happens so quickly that you can't really build a connection with Imogen or empathise with her too much, the plot twist at the end is surprising if you're new to the thriller/suspenseful genre.

I guess it's perfect if you're looking for a mild thriller and a quick easy read. I enjoyed it as a nice afternoon read.

Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for allowing me to read an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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In this chilling psychological thriller, a woman moves to the countryside for a fresh start, only to find herself trapped in a web of paranoia and fear. As strange events and unsettling occurrences escalate, she begins to question her sanity, wondering if the real danger is lurking closer than she ever imagined. Perfect for fans of Lucy Foley and Freida McFadden.

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Thanks for giving me the opportunity to read this book Net Galley . It was an average book with not a lot of surprises, the characters were a bit bland and on the whole the story was just an ok read . I give this book 3 stars

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Wow what an amazing book. I loved the whole thing from start to finish. Easy 4.5 stars. There were some typos that I found.

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The Silent House is a twisty, fast paced thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat. I could not put this down. This is well written with short, cliff hanging chapters that keep you engaged. I questioned everyone in this book, including the MC at some points. Although the WHO of it all was predictable, the WHY of it all was not which made a really enjoyable ending. Read this if you enjoy a quick, page turning thriller with questionable characters.

Thank you H.M. Lynn, Boldwood Books, and NetGalley for the advance reader copy. All opinions are my own.

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The Silent House was well written and well paced. My anxiety was up while not knowing who Imogen could trust. I definitely didn’t expect the ending. Well worth the read!

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Creepy, tense, almost claustrophobic domestic mystery that definitely should be read during the day, with a snack, chocolate perhaps. Because you will get tense, and might be tempted to cheat and rush ahead to get relief, but no, don't do that! Quite the domestic thriller with many twists and surprises.

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Creepy!! Wow this one caught me off guard..what a twist.. supburb!! Perfect characters and great cant out down book.

Thank you to the author, the publisher and Netgalley for an early release of this book.

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This was an OK read, though a bit predictable. It centers on Imogen, who is moving to her dream house in the countryside with her new husband, Patrick. As soon as they get there, creepy things start happening and Imogen thinks someone is out to get her, but Patrick doesn't take her seriously. As things escalate, we have to decide how reliable of a narrator Imogen actually is.

I do love an unreliable narrator but I didn't really connect with Imogen- she seemed to let a lot of stuff go and constantly said she couldn't stay mad at Patrick, even when it seemed like he treated her badly. She was just a little too naive for my taste. The setting of the book was good, though, and I thought the things that happened were suitably creepy. I had an idea of how it was all going to go, and I was close, but the villain reveal managed to be predictable and totally unrealistic at the same time. It felt like the ending was rather abrupt and left me with a few unanswered questions.

Overall, this was a quick and decent read, but I am not sure it really stands out in the psychological thriller genre. Thanks to Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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I had a mixed bag with Silent House. The plot was pretty straightforward, so I didn’t get too surprised by any twists or turns. That said, the short chapters kept the pace moving, making it a quick and easy read. It’s probably more of a light suspense book for folks who prefer it simple, but it didn’t really stick with me.
Thanks to NetGalley for the advance copy

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