Member Reviews

This book was a little disjointed to begin with but everything came together in the last 20%
There were a lot of characters and points of view. There were six people in the cabin: Hannah, her husband Bruce, her brother Mako, his wife Liza, childhood bestie Cricket and her boyfriend who had a name that i forgot. There were five POVs- Hannah and Cricket but also cabin owner Bracken, and Trina (we didn’t know who she was until way into the book). Additionally there were chapters from the pov of Henry which took place over a decade before the book. Who was Henry? That was revealed in the last few chapters
I feel like this book had good bones. It just tried to do too much, there were way too many irrelevant POVs. Bracken was creepy but kind of irrelevant. Henry could have had their own book because they didn’t really feel involved.l
I liked that Hannah and Cricket learned that actions have consequences but it feels like they only felt guilty because of the danger they were facing. I couldn’t wrap my head around why everyone would cover for the awful human being? Bruce was a good guy, I liked Bruce

Was this review helpful?

You think you know your family, but do you really? And then there is the question of nature vs. nurture. Secluded Cabin, Sleeps Six takes place over a weekend getaway in a luxurious mountain retreat. Mako and Liza invite his sister, Hannah, her husband, Bruce, their family friend Cricket and her new boyfriend Joshua to a lavish weekend in the mountains. Mako and Cricket have a past. It seems they may also have a current relationship in spite of Mako’s marriage. Bruce seems to be hiding things from Hannah. And Liza has secrets of her own. There is a second story that runs through the book. Henry and his half-sister, Cat, are discovering their family history from their sperm donor father. Truthfully, this second story confused me. I almost quit reading because it was so different from the main story. But Unger brings them together in the end in spectacular fashion. The characters were well developed. The storyline interesting. Once I got past the idea of the second storyline, I was intrigued. I give it four stars.

Was this review helpful?

It was supposed to be a get away from it all weekend in a luxury cabin. Mako has gathered his wife, Liza, sister, Hannah, brother in law Bruce, & family friend Cricket along with her boyfriend. From the start things are a bit strained Wi-fi is patchy & none of the party seems to be able to cope without it. Mako becomes even more controlling than usual & a hurricane cuts them off completely. Although this is a tale told in many different books I found it was worth persevering with. At times it was confusing with so many points of view but for me it was an enjoyable read. Thanks to Netgalley & the publisher for letting me read & review this book.

Was this review helpful?

What a good thriller! I had no clue what was going to happen. I love a locked door mystery and this was no exception. It was smart, unique, and kept my attention. I will definitely check out Lisa Ungers other titles!

Was this review helpful?

I love an isolated thriller. The suspense builds like no other. I couldn't stop turning the pages to see who was in danger and the secrets that would be revealed. And while I had a fun time, this story didn't really surprise me or offer anything new. But I would recommend it as a dependable book that most would enjoy.

Was this review helpful?

This was fast-paced and suspenseful with nice surprises along the way! This is my favorite type of thriller. Definitely go in blind to this one!

Was this review helpful?

This was an okay read, i thought it had some interesting moments but it was kind of all over the place for me. I thought that some characters were given enough depth but for the most part, they felt underdeveloped and kind of 2 dimensional. The drama was plotted okay but it could have been better.

Was this review helpful?

Hannah and her husband join her best friend and her new boyfriend at a gorgeous, secluded rental house to celebrate with her brother, Mako, and his wife. But once they are in the house things start getting spooky when Hannah swears she saw someone in the woods. Was it a ghost? Edibles-induced paranoia? Then when one of the guests goes missing things get even crazier. Did the guest run away, or is there something sinister going on?

I liked this book a lot. I love an alternating POV in a book, but I must admit the five perspectives got a little confusing after awhile. One of the stories was a complete throwaway and another was a good story, but I am not sure it was the most relevant.

Thank you netgalley for an arc of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Was this review helpful?

This is decidedly one of the best books I've read this year so far. It caught my attention for sure with it's complex characters and a compelling story. The twists and turns are intricately woven into the twisted plots. There is so much suspense and tension in this story that I was not putting this book down until I finished it. It was awesome.

Was this review helpful?

Thanks to #netgalley for the ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review. This was a secluded psychological thriller about three couples who vacation in a luxury cabin in the woods of Georgia. With the threat of a hurricane, hidden motives come to light, affairs are revealed, and a dark secret is unearthed, culminating in murder. It was a twisty, atmospheric read, told from multiple points of view with alternating timelines between the past and present. It was a a twisty thriller that had my mind spinning, well worth reading. #lisaunger #secludedcabinsleepssix #netgalley #goodreads #litsy #thestorygraph #tea_sipping_bookworm #thriller #bookqueen #bookstagram #kindle

Was this review helpful?

I had been in a book rut for a few weeks and this book was just what I needed. While I wouldn’t say thriller, more suspense, I really enjoyed it. The book made me question the why numerous times. I felt for Hannah, she loved her brother so much, and he wasn’t kind. I liked the talk regarding the genetic testing as this is such a prevalent topic in todays’s world. I will be picking up the next book Lisa Unger writes as she has made me a believer with yet another great read!

Was this review helpful?

A fast-paced and entertaining creepy thriller with an unsettling plot around DNA and genetics. The story has a cast of characters and everyone has something to hide. The story is narrated from numerous perspectives and I found most of the characters to be unpleasant but that is what kept me interested in the story.

ARC was provided by NetGalley and Legend Press in exchange for an honest review.

Was this review helpful?

I really enjoyed this suspenseful and creepy thriller. Full of mystery, intrigue, and secrets. This book just confirmed for me that I am never submitting my DNA through one of those kits! Pure craziness, but super entertaining and kept me turning the pages. Thriller fans will love this one.

Thank you to NetGalley and Legend Press for this eARC.

Was this review helpful?

Thank you to Lisa Unger, Legend Press and NetGalley for providing me with an ebook copy of Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six for me to read and review. I enjoyed that this was written from multiple points of view, so that readers can see different sides of the larger picture. The characters were unique and interesting and kept me curious through the book. I found the plot to be quite slow moving and I really wasn't feeling the pull to keep reading until more than 3/4 of the way through. There were mysterious details and connections that weren't made clear until near the end of the book and I would have been much more hooked if there had been some hints and details earlier in the story. I love not knowing the 'answer' until the very end, but the slow moving first 3/4 has outweighed the surprises and conclusion of the ending in my personal opinion.

Was this review helpful?

Three couples that all have their issues and their secrets find themselves at a cabin that is quite literally in the middle of nowhere.

Everyone is excited about the trip, looking forward to having some time together to reconnect and recharge but one of them just can't shake that feeling that something isn't right., she doesn't know how to put it into words and knows that if she references one old blogger post everyone will just brush it off so she keeps her feelings to herself, until that moment she wishes she hadn't.

With a creepy caretaker that gives me Norman Bates vibes what could go wrong, I'll tell you what can go wrong, lots of things, and then there's always that pesky little thing... murder...

Who will find the answers they're seeking, who will make mistakes that can't be taken back, and who will survive a weekend in a Secluded Cabin that Sleeps Six?

Thank you to Legend Press and NetGalley for providing a copy of this ebook, I have voluntarlily read and reviewed it and all thouhtsand opinions are my own.

Was this review helpful?

It sounds like a dream weekend to Hannah. Time away from a toddler staying in a gorgeous luxury cabin with her brother, sister-in law, and best friend with a private chef to prepare all their meals. Of course, Lindsay has a terrible feeling in the pit of her stomach about leaving her daughter, but what mother hasn't experience that?

Of course, this is a thriller. So we all know it's not going to be quite as idyllic as it at first promised to be. Instead, there's a storm that knocks out power, there's deception, deceit, cheating, betrayal and pretty much everything is not as it seems. Unger has written a fantastic page turner that kept me engaged right up to the last page.

Special thanks to Netgalley and Legend Press for an advanced e-galley of Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six. Pick up your copy now, but maybe leave it at home when you go on your next couples vacation.

Was this review helpful?

The first few pages didn't grab me to be honest and I wondered where the book would take me. But then pretty much as they all start arriving at the cabin, it starts to get gripping, and as the story moves ahead the twists and turns have the reader guessing at one thing and then at another. I loved how all the different mini stories eventually came together and became related and it wasn't what I expected. I great read, thank you to th author, publisher and netgalley for my arc.

Was this review helpful?

slow, repetitive description (how many times must one write virile?), over the whole IT mogul thing.

Was this review helpful?

Starting this book, it was difficult to navigate where the plot was taking me. It seemed like a typical drama about family and a couple losing their “spark.” However, Lisa Unger takes you on a journey into a secluded cabin in the woods with a haunted backstory. When things start to go wrong, you can’t help but ask yourself what part of this story is ghost story and what’s real. Lisa Unger creates a great thriller making you question if you really know your own family and what would you really do to protect the ones that you love? With the exception of the final chapter for the antagonist, I found this book to be completely engulfing. The final chapter for the antagonist felt somewhat unrealistic and had me feeling a different vibe. However, despite this one dislike, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would definitely recommend to those looking for a unique thriller.

Was this review helpful?

This is tense, gripping and completely addictive. I have felt as though I have been watching the events of this one play out. This is realistic and believable, guaranteed to send shivers down the spine of the reader.

This has been completely unpredictable and been a book I have devoured. I literally thought I had this figured out then BANG, a twist thrown in that completely pulls the floor from under you.

Was this review helpful?