#bookreview ~ House of Glass by Sarah Pekkanen @sarahpekkanen @StMartinsPress @NetGalley #BookRecommendations #bookpromo

My Thoughts

Very recently, I managed to get immersed in the pages of “House of Glass,” a real nail-biting thriller that kept me stuck in its web until the end. I rate it 5-5 stars.

The book’s idea of a seemingly perfect family that conceals an awful secret is exciting. The author takes us on an exciting roller coaster of suspense and mystery, leaving us to wonder what each character believes and why they do what they do.

This book has a few very consistent features, one of them being the well-rounded and complex characters. There is a young girl in the book who saw someone who may or may not have been trying to kill her nanny, Rose Barclay, and she is portrayed with such intensity and vulnerability that it’s hard not to become interested in what happened to her. Best Interest Attorney Stella Hudson is a strong, tough character who livens the story and makes it richer.

The story’s background, which takes place in more than a century-old D.C. mansion, adds unease that suitably fits in with the sinister nature of the Barclay family. The plastic house, which is said to be devoid of glass, insinuates more mystery and distaste.

The plot had been designed well, with twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat. The author is a master of manipulating different plots into an ingenious web of lies that confused me until the last pages. The book’s pace is just right; there are scenes with intense action and silent, solemn moments for reflection.

My only slight criticism that means nothing is, at times, it felt too fast-paced, more like revelations and character growths were happening in leaps. However, it did not detract from my ultimate impression of the book.

In conclusion, House of Glass is a nerve-racking and fast-paced to-the-last-page thriller that will leave your heart jumping even beyond finishing reading. With an exciting script, relatable characters, and a skillfully furnished story, this is a thrilling book for fans of the genre. I highly recommend this book, but be warned: you won’t sleep a wink the whole night as you will not be able to put it down. I loved this book, and I highly recommend it!

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press, and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this book.