This just wasn't it for me. Most of the good things happen at the end, but until you get there, it drags. It did give haunting vibes, but it wasn't that scary. Im sad because the description of the book kind of hyped me up.

Emily and Freddie move into a new home after Emily suffers an accident. Emily begins to feel unnerved in the new house and becomes convinced it is haunted. Are there actually spirits in the house or is this a side effect of Emily’s recovery?

This was a really interesting take on the haunted house trope. I enjoyed this audiobook which contained two narrators to voice the two POVs. Larkin Lodge is insidious and a great setting for an eerie mystery. I didn’t see the ending coming and really enjoyed it. I recommend to any thriller/mystery readers!

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for access to this audiobook. All opinions are my own.

I received an audiobook arc from Netgalley in exchange for a honest review. I love that there are two narrators. There are two povs and it is in first person. So we get a lot of plot twists since it's obvious the married couple is hiding stuff from each other. The book was definitely one of my favorite thrillers this year. A spooky house in the English countryside is the ideal spot for this thriller. Are there ghosts in the house or the couple have their own demons to face? The supporting cast was interesting and adds to the suspense/thriller. In the end, people should just divorce.

After Emily has a fall that nearly kills her, and does cause her to miscarry, she and her husband Freddie move from London to a beautiful Dartmoor country house called Larkin Lodge. Immediately, Emily senses something is very wrong about the house. Old boards creak at night, fires go out, and books fall from the shelves, and all of it stems from the terrible presence she feels in the third-floor room. These things all seem to happen only when Emily is there alone, so is it really happening, or is she loing her mind? After all, her post-sepsis condition can cause hallucinatory side effects, so she can't fully trust what she is seeing and hearing. Emily starts to believe that the house is being haunted by someone who was murdered in it, though she can find no evidence of a wrongful death. As bizarre events pile up and her marriage starts to crumble, Emily becomes obsessed with discovering the truth about Larkin Lodge.

I normally love this author's books, but this audiobook was a little too much of a slow burn, and a little too weird for me. I didn't find Emily or Freddie likeable, and their constant sniping at each other over the temperature of the house, whether or not the house was haunted, and a random bloody nail that did or didn't exist, drove me crazy. I really need at least one main character to root for, and I just didn't have that with this book. There were a lot of Edgar Allen Poe's The Raven references which I enjoyed the first couple of times, but it got tiring after awhile from overuse. There was a bit of a twist at the end that pushed my rating up to 3 stars. Overall, this just wasn't my favorite book of hers, but I look forward to reading what she writes in the future.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the free audiobook in exchange for my honest review. This is narrated by Helen Baxendale, Jamie Glover, and Sarah Pinborough, all of whom do a fabulous job!

After surviving a near-fatal accident, Emily and her husband move from bustling London to the quiet, picturesque Larkin Lodge on Dartmoor. The grand house should be a place of healing, but for Emily, it quickly becomes a source of anxiety. Strange occurrences plague her whenever she’s alone—books falling, fires going out, a constant sense of being watched. Emily becomes obsessed with the house’s dark history and all that is hidden within.

This is a slow burn mystery with a supernatural twist. The multiple POVs were well written but I did not like most of the characters. This is an interesting twist on the haunted house ghost story and all of the characters have secrets they are hiding. A solid read!

Whoa, WTF did I just finish? This was a spooky, atmospheric and twisty story which had me at the edge of my seat. It had a similar vibe to Behind Her Eyes, one of the author's other novels which I thoroughly enjoyed, in that you're constantly wondering where it's all going and what you need to be paying attention to. The multiple POV narration performed by Helen Baxendale, Jamie Glover, and Sarah Pinborough is spectacular and so in line with the feel of the story. SO GOOD!

Sadly, this one didn't work for me. At first I was interested in the mystery of this weird house and how and why the woman has been in a coma, but then the mystery kept growing and growing and it just lost my interest. I didn't find it spooky at all. I sensed a gothic atmosphere at first, but it wasn't enough to hold my attention.
Also, I gotta say: the female audiobook narrator whispers waaay too much in her chapters. It drove me insane, really.
I can't stand audiobook narrator who whisper all the time.
This was the third book I read by this author and I came to realise she's not for me.
Probably readers who already enjoy this author's writing style will enjoy this one better than I did.

Thank you, NetGalley and Macmillan Audio, for the ALC.

Great paranormal ghost story set in an old house with a mysterious past. I enjoyed both narrators and the storyline of the book in general. Easy to listen to and I loved the setting!

The book is not bad but I find it bloated, clumsy in handling nuance, and overall quite exhausting.

Some readers say it is a slow burn but to me it is a case of poor editing and the writing style that struggles with creating suspense. There are pages and pages of detailed descriptions that do not contribute anything to the plot or to the character development.

The psychological aspect of this novel is extremely heavy handed. The switching POVs followed by overwritten inner thoughts, largely lacking convincing motivations and withholding information in leu of creating palpable suspense and tension. It all contributes to a book that is quite tedious to get through.

I looked back and realized I made similar comments under "Behind Her Eyes" also written by this author.

I guess the overall conclusion is that this author's style is not for me.

This book was so good!
I enjoyed the duel narrators.
The story was engaging and a bit suspenseful. It was twisty enough to be fun. This is what I look for in a haunted house/supernatural story.
The narrators were great.
Thank you for the opportunity to review this book.

Wow! What a ride. And that ending?? This book was phenomenal and kept me on my feet the entire time. The audio narration was fantastic as well.

We Live Here Now follows a couple as they settle in to a creepy house after the wife emerges from a coma. A combination of secrets, hauntings, and nightmares gave me goosebumps and kept me listening way past bedtime. I love a haunted house element and was truly creeped out by some parts of this book. The ending solidified my enjoyment for this book and, in true Sarah Pinborough fashion, will stick with me.

Narration performed by Helen Baxendale, Jamie Glover, and Sarah Pinborough is terrific.

I received an ALC from Macmillan Audio via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

We Live Here Now is a "haunted house" type of psychological thriller that blends of eerie and the unexpected, but with a caveat: patience is required.

This is my first Pinborough read, thanks to MacMillan Audio and NetGalley for the ALC!

The story centers on Emily, recovering from sepsis, who, with her husband Freddie, relocates from London to an isolated house for a fresh start. From there, things unravel...slowly. The first 65% of the book is a brooding, atmospheric slow burn heavy on internal monologue, marriage dynamics, and repeated medical references (seriously, if I never hear the word "sepsis" again, it'll be too soon). While the setup is rich in mood and tension, it teeters on overwrought, almost drowning in its own prologue.

But then: the shift. The last 35% delivers everything you'd hope for in a thriller/horror: psychological spirals, reality-bending twists, and a narrative that refuses to let you go. Once the suspense kicks in, it's utterly gripping. The payoff is undeniably satisfying, and the audiobook narration enhances the suspense, especially as Emily's world becomes increasingly unreliable.

This is a tale of two books: the first a moody meditation on trauma and isolation, the second a twisty thriller that sticks the landing. If you can endure the slow burn, the reward is worth it.

'We Live Here Now' provides a different type of haunting. I won't give away the twist at the end, but there definitely is one. The book was atmospheric and tense throughout. I think this might be my favorite book by Pinborough. There is dual narration that works well. A male narrator for the MMC, and a female for FMC. 4 stars.

Wow, mind blown…again! Reading a Sarah Pinborough novel is always a unique and surprising experience. There’s just no way to know where she’s going to take you and where she’s going to drop you off.

Emily is recovering from a nearly fatal accident. Her husband, Freddie, has bought her the country manor she was looking at before her illness. He thinks a move from busy London to the fresh air and slower pace will be good for Emily’s recovery. But the big house is difficult for Emily; she hears things and sees things. She doesn’t know if the house is haunted or if she is going mad.

This story is so unsettling; it is atmospheric, gothic, and so very spooky. The ending was perfection, making me laugh out loud at this author’s creativity. This book will be definitely be in my top read of the year. Don’t miss out on this one, it’s so good!

The narration in this audio production was fantastic performed by Helen Baxendale, Jamie Glover, and the author, Sarah Pinborough.

Thank you Netgalley, Macmillan Audio, and the author for this ALC in exchange for my honest review. This book will be available for purchase on May 20, 2025

WOW WOW WOW!!!!! This was absolutely fantasic! I've been on the hunt for a book that could scare me at times and this one did it! We Live Here Now is impeccably written and descriptive that you can't help but get creeped out and get goosebumps at times (I even read/listened to it during the day and I was still looking behind me). Both narrators did an absolutely fantastic job of getting the emotions across and making you feel like a part of the story. And the ending? Just wow in the best possible way! If I could give this book 10 stars, I absolutely would.

The story follows Emily and Freddie as they move into a new home after Emily has recovered from an incident and she has some experiences that questions her sanity at times. The story did have me questioning til the very end of this if it was all really happening or if she was in a coma and this was just a story she created in her head. But I was delightfully surprised that the twists and turns and supernatural aspects were all indeed happening in reality, well, the reality of that world, and the other-worldly purgatory (for lack of a better term) was an interesting concept. I did audiobook this (thank you NetGalley for the ALC) so the last hour or so of this book had me on the edge of my seat and I was craving more and more and I definitely was not disappointed. I did find the very ending amusing, being stuck in the space with your significant other was the cherry on the top of the twist story. The secrets of the house and the marriage and previous occupants makes you wonder what may be hiding in your own home.

⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

I listen to the audio for this book.

This was dual narration with multiple POV. I enjoyed the narration very well I could hear the emotions clearly between both narrators, especially with the aggressive and more angry parts. I thought they did a great job.

This book was decent. I do think they lead up to the conclusion was a little bit much of a lot added to this book. Overall, I did think it was a decent book and I don’t regret listening to it because the story was not bad at all.

I got both of the main characters point of views with the problems that they had going on with each other and we got to see the mystery of the house unfold very slowly.

I think the secrets in life were to watch untold through this book rather than the actual secret that has to do with the house itself.

Overall, not bad.

I’ve read one from Sarah. Yes, it was Behind Her Eyes. I didn’t love it, but had to admit it was fun, so I really wanted to try another from her. Now I have to say, this one I liked much more!
For the first half, I was a bit underwhelmed. The second half however really started to come together and I became very invested. Still not quite sure the role of the bird.
The narrators were great. I won’t hesitate to pick up another from this author. I’m curious to see what else she writes.
Very easy to listen.

Helen Baxendale and Jamie Glover are fantastic in the audiobook, perfectly capturing the alternating POVs of Emily and Freddie. Their performances add another layer of tension and depth to a story that's already dripping with atmosphere.

This book is everything I want in a gothic thriller—creepy, atmospheric, and deeply unsettling. The addition of ravens and the subtle nods to Poe give it a rich, literary texture that fans of classic horror will love.

Sarah Pinborough knows exactly how to pull readers in and never lets go. She builds suspense masterfully, making even inanimate objects feel alive. At one point, you can hear the wallpaper breathe—yes, really—and it’s unforgettable.

What sets this apart from typical haunted house stories is the psychological thriller and mystery element woven through the supernatural narrative. Larkin Lodge isn’t just a setting—it’s a character with secrets and a hunger of its own.

I’ll always read or listen to whatever Sarah Pinborough writes. She’s one of the best at blending horror with heart and leaving you haunted long after the final page.