A good little mystery novel. Fast paced and suspenseful throughout. Some of the twists were easy to guess but it was full of reveals so kept my interest.

Sam Carrington’s The Open House is a suspenseful psychological thriller that keeps you guessing until the end. The novel centers around the mystery surrounding a house sale, as protagonist Amber tries to sell her home amid strange happenings and unsettling revelations. The story is full of twists and turns, with a steadily building tension that makes it hard to put the book down.

Carrington does a good job of creating an eerie atmosphere, and the plot keeps readers engaged with its unpredictable developments. However, some of the characters, especially Amber, can feel a bit underdeveloped. At times, her decisions and reactions seem inconsistent, which made it harder to connect with her fully. I was all in it for the first half, but then it was just too over the top for me.

Overall, The Open House is an enjoyable read for fans of domestic thrillers. It’s not without its flaws, but its suspenseful plot and clever twists make it worth picking up if you enjoy a mystery with a chilling edge.

A great read. A book written in the style of chapters being told by the different characters. What I loved about this book is that, whereas I normally start work out the plot/ending, this book had a little twist at the end that I hadn’t guessed so a huge thumbs up from me. Easily readable in a few sittings as you become hooked pretty fast to wanting to read just one more chapter!

Brilliant thriller what a thrilling fast paced edge of your seat read it kept guessing right until the end this is definitely worth a read

This one was just strange, weird and I don't know how I finished it. The concept of someone hiding out in your house was very creepy and eerie. The book fell apart for me after a little half way through and became a mess.

Did not finish this book. It felt like the same storyline I've read over and over and nothing really caught my attention enough to continue reading.

Psychological thrillers are one of my favourite genres, and Sam Carrington has a proven track record in this field. Each of her books has been intriguing, with a gripping premise and a plot that reels you in from the outset.

As with all of Sam’s writing, I devoured The Open House in one sitting, unable to put it down until I had reached the thrilling conclusion. She is brilliant at the kind of chilling twists and turns that both thrill and shock.

*Thanks to Avon Books, Sam Carrington and NetGalley for providing the eARC; this is my unbiased review.

This has an interesting premise
It is told from multiple POVs. The characters are well developed and the plot is told so well
The twists did feel basic in places

I was really enjoying this one. And then we get to that ending. Amber, Amber, Amber. That was so disappointing!

"The Open House" by Sam Carrington is a heart-pounding domestic thriller that kept me guessing at every turn. Set in a seemingly ordinary neighborhood, it's a suspenseful ride through family secrets, deception, and unexpected betrayals.

I did not finish this one, it was not for me, I couldn't relate to the characters, and just did not care for the story.

I loved this book right up until the end, when it felt like so much random stuff was thrown at the wall to see if any of it would stick.

The majority of the book is filled with menace, and is super creepy and it was a real page turner as you wonder if Amber is imagining things or whether there are a stream of people entering her house uninvited.

I would definitely read another book by this author again, even though the ending was a bit disappointing.

Good page turner about a woman trying to sell her house in Devon after separating from her husband. Not only does she have her mother-in-law doing her best to keep her in Devon, but her estate agent seems useless and later appears to be organising mysterious happenings at her house. I have to say that they ending was slightly unbelievable but didn't take away from the enjoyment of the book.

"Open House" is a heartfelt and emotionally resonant novel that delves into the themes of loss, healing, and the power of human connection. The story follows Samantha, a woman grappling with the sudden end of her marriage and the challenges of starting anew. Through the metaphor of open houses, where Samantha hosts strangers in her home, the author beautifully explores the vulnerabilities and complexities of human relationships. With its relatable characters, evocative prose, and poignant exploration of personal growth, "Open House" is a captivating read that reminds us of the transformative power of stepping out of our comfort zones and embracing new beginnings.

Sam Carrington is my go to for psychological thrillers. She has mastered twisty and fast paced. The ending on this one was a little abrupt or different from what I would normally expect from her, but overall a good read.

Wow - this is a page turner.

This book begins with Amber having split from her husband and now selling what was his family home. An interfering Mother In Law who doesn't want her to move and take the grandchildren with her or sell her old family home. Pretty pedestrian stuff until the house isn't selling and the estate agent encourages Amber to hold an open house.

Soon after the open house things begin to happen that can't be explained. Amber was watching the open house through her ringapp door bell and saw 13 people enter and only 12 leave, except no one is left in the house. Scary stuff.

There's a few threads running through this story. For once I did try and work out what was happening in a break from reading, it was really in my mind. I only figured out a tiny bit and then I found myself saying out loud - "what is going on here"? I couldn't turn the pages fast enough to get to the end.

Believable characters and so many plot lines you end up suspecting everyone of everything.

This was a wild ride, I really enjoyed all of the twists and turns in this book, and had no idea who to trust from one chapter to the next.

The premise was interesting, the writing style was fantastic and I was intrigued from the beginning. I found the pacing to be a little slower to start but once the twists and reveals began I couldn't put this book down. My only negative was the very ending and the decision Amber seemed to be making.

Overall a great read and one I would definitely recommend.

This was a fantastic thriller with plenty of twists and turns, drama and suspense, I enjoyed it from start to finish

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Both the plot and the cover were great, exactly the kind of thriller I love.

However, I struggled immediately with Amber. She was the most selfish, vapid and exhausting lead that I have met in a while. Her reactions to Barb were unreasonable. Moving the children away from their family and schools and friends...was just awful...and her lack of compassion for taking the children away from their grandmother and father made me intensely dislike her.

I think you needed to care and like Amber to enjoy this book fully...so the fact I didn't at all means I struggled throughout.

The book as a whole was much too slow and much too long. Think it could have been half the length. The drip of information was so excruciatingly slow that you could have skipped chapters and been at the same level of understanding as you were reading them.

A much shorter, tighter book would have worked much better.

The amount of information given in the last few chapters was excessive and an overload. To nothing happening for 100 chapters to soo much being crammed into the last few chapters was frustrating. Im sorry but it wasn't for me.

Thanks to the author, publisher and Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.