Reviews - Don't Let Him In

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Don't Let Him In

Lisa Jewell

3.73 AVERAGE

lexiepf3's review against another edition

4.25

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

twrecks14's review against another edition

3.5

mysterious medium-paced

ladoomreads's review against another edition

3.75

dark emotional mysterious tense

the_blonde_chapter's review against another edition

4.0

mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: N/A

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

kathyantaya's review against another edition

2.5

slow-paced

bibliophileamber's review against another edition

4.75

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Book Review: Don't Let Him In by Lisa Jewell
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Lisa Jewell has officially earned a permanent spot on my must-read list. The moment I heard she had a new release, Don't Let Him In, I knew I had to dive in—and wow, what a ride.

Told through multiple POVs, this story unravels like a slow-burning fuse leading to an explosive reveal. At the center is a man who seems flawless on the surface: charming, successful, and heartbreakingly handsome. But Jewell masterfully reminds us that when something—or someone—seems too good to be true, it probably is.

The tension builds with delicious precision. It’s like watching a car crash in slow motion—you know disaster is coming, but you can’t look away. Nina, Martha, and Ash are all drawn into his orbit, and the men—Alistair, Nick, and others—are barreling toward a collision of atomic proportions.

This man has it all: the charisma, the disarming smile, the tragic backstory that makes women say, “Oh, bless your heart.” He’s the kind of guy who makes you feel seen, heard, and safe—until he disappears for days with vague excuses and no trace of income from his so-called “work.” That’s when the cracks begin to show.

And then there’s Ash—Nina’s daughter and the true MVP of this story. She’s not buying the act, and when she starts digging, the secrets she uncovers are chilling. Watching her piece together the truth had me cheering out loud. Her determination and grit give this thriller its emotional punch.

Don't Let Him In is a twisty, addictive page-turner that will keep you up late and leave you breathless. Jewell delivers suspense with heart, and this one is not to be missed.

Huge thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for the chance to read this electrifying thriller. Buckle up—this one’s a wild ride.

cbicks's review against another edition

3.75

challenging dark mysterious fast-paced

hbusarah's review against another edition

2.5

This really just felt like a run of the mill thriller, which is unfortunately how I feel about most of Lisa Jewell's books. I knew exactly who the title was about the second he was introduced so it felt like everything we learned was unimportant. Like "oh wow, the man with bad vibes has bad vibes..." and it made me lose a lot of interest in the plot. I also think the BPD representation was pretty poorly done, but not full of misconceptions, but like the character didn't really have any symptoms other than reckless behavior which isn't a sign that someone has BPD. Also everything the vegan character said and everything that was said to her made me roll my eyes, so that's 2 for 2 bad representations of my own identifying traits. I did have a fun enough time that I was interested in finishing this book, but that's about as far as my enjoyment went.

Thank you to Atria Books for providing me with an eBook copy to review on NetGalley.