Saffyre Maddox is missing, but has she been killed and how does her disappearance relate to her ex-therapist and his family, their lonely neighbour Owen, and a bad boy from her past?
And will the reclusive Owen - arrested for her suspected murder - be convicted of a crime of which he’s innocent?
Narrated in several voices, this fast-paced thriller is absorbing and keeps you guessing.
Lisa Jewell creates believable characters and I quickly found myself drawn into their lives.
Recommended if you like a paced thriller with plenty of twists and turns.

This book covers some really sensitive subjects, abuse, date-rape, therapy and all not being quite what it seems on the face of things.

The characters are intricate and well thought out, all with well-developed backstories. I don’t want to give away too much about the story, needless to say, there are some good twists and a mystery unfolds.

Told in three perspectives of Cate, Saffyre and Owen. Owen is accused of a variety of crimes that he may not have committed. His view on the world is very distorted but eventually, he makes some brilliant progress, he definitely has some issues, but you can see why and his odd view of the world.

Saffyre has been through a lot in her short years and now lives with her uncle. She struggles with her position in life and her past experiences which have shaped her thoughts and feeling of being lost. Sometimes you have to do something strong and bold to move past your stumbling blocks and progress forward.

Cate lives in her comfortable world; she works part-time as a freelancer and is a devoted wife and mother until things change and she stops fighting the things she didn’t realise that she had been fighting for years.

I really enjoyed seeing into these lives and the way they have been shaped, the changes they experience and where their stories lead. All is definitely not what it seems.

I have always enjoyed books by this author and this one was no exception. I was gripped from the start and loved how quickly the drama built in the book. There was twist and turns across the pages and had me guessing until the end

I am absolutely loving Lisa Jewell's recent books and the darker avenues she is exploring. I have always been a fan however since 'Then She Was Gone' Lisa has been one of my top 5 favourite authors and as always, I am already eagerly anticipating her next.
in 'Invisible Girl' we follow the intertwining lives of a troubled 17 year old, Saffyre Maddox, married couple Cate and Roan Fours and the reclusive 30-something Owen Pick. Their lives intersect in different ways, most notably that Roan was previously Saffyre's psychologist helping her through a significant childhood trauma.
As with all the author's previous books I was instantly hooked. The plot is gripping and fast-paced and the sense of tension builds steadily throughout as we uncover more secrets and truths about the characters. There is a fairly strong message within this about society's need to judge those that don't fit the 'normal' ideal and I found this particularly thought-provoking.
A highly enjoyable and satisfying book I would have no hesitation in recommending to all.
A solid 4 stars and huge thanks to Netgalley and Random House UK for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I adore Lisa's writing and this was no exception. Gripping, thrilling and left me guessing throughout. Devoured this sat in my back garden, highly recommend!

A mixed one for me. Strong characters galore, with good backgrounds on why they were like that. Some strong underlying themes about society and how it moulds people who are just trying to find their way. Jewell's sensitivity towards Owen was excellent. I enjoyed this but was expecting a bigger twist.

I have read and enjoyed a few of Lisa Jewell's books in the past so I was excited to be approved for this one. Thank you Netgalley and Random House UK.

I was intrigued by what the relationship of the 3 characters that this book follows could be. Of course we know Saffyre goes missing but what do Cate and Owen have to do with it? Things aren't as happy as they seem in Cate's house and Owen certainly has his own troubles. It all comes together and we understand everyone's involvement. An enjoyable and somewhat fast paced read. Recommended.

Lisa Jewell has always been one of my favourite authors, so I was very excited to read this new one.
This certainly did not disappoint and it is definitely one of my favourites.
This is a twisty psychological thriller that is also really clever. The characters and unique and intriguing and the plot develops throughout.
It’s a fabulous read and one I would strongly recommend.

I have enjoyed all of Lisa Jewell’s books and this one definitely lived up to my expectations.

Invisible Girl is a clever psychological thriller with plenty of twists and turns. A good plot with a mix of intriguing characters which was a great read. Would definitely recommend it.

Thank you to Random House UK / Cornerstone and NetGalley for an early copy of Invisible Girl.

This was my first time reading Lisa Jewell and it will not be my last. Invisible Girl follows the point of view of three characters in this book: Saffyre, Cate and Owen and each perspective allows you a view in to a different household whilst the mystery begins to unfold.

This book was very easy to read and helped me forget about everything else for a couple of hours. However, the last quarter of the book really disappointed me as it did not match the the anticipation and the mystery that had been building steadily throughout. One or two of the characters seemed to completely shift in behaviours and it felt a little rushed/far fetched which is a real shame as the book had such promise.

3.5 / 5

Up-all-night gripping with characters who feel as real as you and me. Lisa Jewell is the kind of writer you read twice – once as a breathless reader, to see how the story unfolds, and then again to try to work out how she makes it look so easy. *****

Absolutely excellent read. I'm finding it very difficult to concentrate on fiction but this one lifted me out of Covid for the duration. It's sensitive, intelligent, moving and engrossing, I loved it.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book for an honest review.

Invisible Girl a story by Lisa Jewell is a psychological thriller full of twists and turns with a group of sad lonely characters each with their own terrors and frailties. The characters are so well defined that you canalmost feel their pain. A very good read highly recommended.

I love Lisa another good book full of the usual twist and turns. It was a ok read but was t my favourite.

Huge but recent fan of Lisa Jewell and this is another excellent read. The invisible girl in the title is Saffyre Maddox, a seventeen year old who has experienced many tragedies in her life, enough for her to have received counselling for self harming by therapist Roan. Saffyre held back an event from her past which is divulged later in the book.

Roan is married to Cate, they have 2 children, Josh and Georgia. They are currently living in a flat in Hammersmith whilst their house destroyed by fire is being rebuilt/renovated. There are a number of attacks that happen in and around the area and Georgia's friend Tilly reports that she has been attacked only to retract this a few days later.

Saffyre has been following Roan as she felt her therapy, whilst good had been ended much too soon. in following Roan she finds out more about him, his family and others in the neighbourhood.

Living across the road from the family is Owen Pick a teacher and a loner living with his Aunt. His odd behaviour leads the family and others to suspect him of the series of events in the area.

No spoilers from me. This a yet another page turner by this author who has been added to my "must read" authors.

Thanks to NetGalley, Random House UK, and Lisa Jewell for an ARC copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review

Chock-full of intriguing characters this story hooked me from the start. Owen was my favourite because as the reader we saw a hidden side to him that everyone else that knew him didn't see. I was not sure where the plot was headed and each time I thought I knew Lisa Jewell was one step ahead and in a different direction. Very readable.

Lisa Jewell is one of those writers whose books I will always snap up instantly, and with Invisible Girl she’s at the top of her game. It’s a hugely engaging and satisfying read.

The invisible girl of the title is seventeen-year-old Saffyre - a name which should have seemed awful, with its “creative” spelling, but I actually kind of liked it, maybe because I liked the character so much. She was magnificent.

Part of the story is told from Saffyre’s perspective. Then there’s Cate, who’s married to child psychologist Roan and mother of two teenagers, Georgia and Josh.

Thirty-three year old Owen lives with his aunt across the road from Cate and Roan, and has never had a sexual relationship. He’s seen as a bit of a weirdo and a loner. When complaints are made about him at work, Owen’s sense of anger and injustice begins to lead him down a dangerous path. When Saffyre disappears, he’s an obvious suspect.

Meanwhile, a string of sex attacks in the area strike fear into Cate’s heart in more ways than one.

I absolutely loved this book - largely, I think, because of Saffyre herself. All the characterisation is brilliant, though. It’s possible to like and sympathise with Owen even though some of his behaviour is, at best, deeply misguided - Lisa Jewell does an excellent job of sensitively depicting how he’s reached that place.

The toxic masculinity of certain characters is balanced by characters like Saffyre’s uncle, who show a very different image of what it means to be a man.

As I said at the top of the review, I found this a very enjoyable and satisfying read - highly recommended.

A suspenseful read with some well-developed characters!

This is a story about lies, secrets, perceptions, and much more…

A story with a great plot, intriguing characters, and the writing style is absolutely brilliant.

The highlight for me were definitely the characters, their backgrounds, and how they interacted with each other. I was quickly invested in each one of them and genuinely cared about their respective fates, so kudos to the Author.

However, the big reveal did not live up to the intense build-up and I was left slightly underwhelmed but that’s probably because I expected something a tad more intricate.

All in all, it’s a great story that I’ll definitely recommend.

I would like to thank the Publishers, NetGalley, and the Author for sending me an ARC of this book.

I was lucky enough to receive a free kindle e book version of this book in exchange for a honest review.

I’d even this one out to a 3.5. Lisa Jewell is up there has being one of my favourite authors and whilst I still enjoyed this book, I wouldn’t necessarily count it as being one of my favourites by her. I liked the concept of the story and found it to be very original however some parts were a little bit far fetched and the numerous references to and episodes of attacks were a bit difficult to read in parts.

I've been a fan of Lisa Jewell for a while now and I particularly like how her subject matter has grown darker over the years. This book is no exception, and right from the start it hooks you in and doesn't spare you any details.
It's written from 3 perspectives, with teenager Saffyre forming much of the basis of the story. The other perspectives are Cate (who's husband Roan was Saffyre's psychiatrist) and Owen, a seemingly unconnected loner who lives opposite from Cate.
A key theme throughout was how we view (and therefore judge) others without barely knowing anything of their lives. We all have a neighbour who we know nothing about but have an opinion on, often based on very little. This was evident within the book and also highlighted the consequences that can come about from such an opinion and how things can unravel and spiral out of control.
Without any spoilers, I found this book tense and satisfying. There are sufficient red herrings to question your thought process and the characters who deserve a decent ending ultimately get one.
With thanks to Lisa Jewell, NetGalley and Random House UK Cornerstone for the advanced reading copy in exchange for an honest review.