Solid 4 stars...creepy, twisty page turner. Worth the read!

Although none of the characters are at all likeable, it adds to storyline, well done.

Great book to read on a rainy day while cuddled up on the couch.

Lisa, Lisa, Lisa.....you did it again, girl.

At a surface level Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six is about three couples, away for a weekend, in a luxe cabin with a storm on the way -- both in and outside of the custom built house.

BUT because this is a Lisa Unger book, there's more to this story, and more to this entire plot. There's a larger story at play overall. The intersection of science and technology is a huge factor in this plot as is #MeToo and the meaning of family. I'm actually disappointed to see quite a few low rated reviews, it makes me feel that some didn't read beyond the first few chapters, to when everything started to fall into place.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read this book.

Three couples rent a luxury cabin in the woods for a weekend getaway in this gripping locked-room thriller. After all, what could be more relaxing than spending a weekend with friends and family in an isolated luxury cabin in the woods, complete with spectacular views, a hot tub and a personal chef. However, once they get there, things aren't quite what they pictured. The chef reveals that the house has a creepy history, a bad storm is brewing, cell service is out and all of the guests are hiding something. This perfect weekend is about to turn into a nightmare.

This book was SO good. I love locked-room thrillers... they are one of my favorite types of book, and this was definitely one of the best I have read. The story is told in multiple points of view. There are actually two plotlines going on at the same time: one is the cabin in the woods and the other involves someone Henry starting from when he was just a kid, moving from place to place with his single mom. The two plotlines converge towards the end. If you are a fan thillers, then you definitely need to check this one out!

OK so if I ignore all the obvious flaws, the book was decent enough. It keeps you guessing to an extent and I didn't find myself bored while reading it. It is an easy to read thriller.

The major downsides for me were the irritating main character and the sub plots that made little sense and contributed nothing to the overall story.

I didn't love the multiple view points in this book, it just didn't work.

This eerie, suspenseful story had me guessing right until the end. The characters have so many layers and their pasts are slowly revealed. I couldn't put it down and found myself sneaking away and reading more.

My favorite part of the thriller was the setting - what can happen in a secluded cabin in the woods, with six people, without internet or power! How intriguing! But that was the extend of the entertainment I got from the book. For me the thriller wasn't exciting and I figured out the twist early on. What bummed me most was all the main characters were stereotypical - the SAH mom, the powerful businessman, the workaholic husband, the yogi, the party girl, and the mysterious guy - and they all behaved exactly as expected, which made them boring to me.

The main reason for the murders was also something I didn't buy. Not to reveal too much, this felt like a lukewarm excuse to become a serial murderer.

The ancillary stories of the host, the maintenance guy, and the paranormal activity didn't add to the story. Those didn't weave into the main story and were kind of left out at the end without a wrap up. Don't know if this was deliberate or not, but those felt as they didn't really have a purpose except to add some thriller "fluff" without adding thriller "meat" to the table.

Hope others will enjoy it more.

This is my first book from this author. I'm looking forward to reading more from her.

Quite a lot of characters and a lot of flipping back and forwards. It’s not a book to put down and leave you need to push on. Well worth it but I often have to let my unanswered question go!

Thanks to NetGalley and Legend Press for the eARC in exchange for a honest review. All opinions are my own.

I wanted to love this one but unfortunately I didn’t. The entire plot, presentation was so convoluted. The book alternatives from past and present viewpoints of the various main characters. It was hard to follow. The writing was solid but everything was too far fetched.

I’m so confused!🤪
The cast of characters… massive.
The storylines…numerous!
Me...hopelessly lost trying to keep it all straight.

Three couples sets out on a weekend family mountain getaway.
But the forest has eyes. They are not alone in these woods.
So who is it watching them, and for what reason?
You may want to think twice before you rent your next Airbnb.

A genealogy test that may reveal more than anyone is ready to hear, leaving a disturbing question. How well do you know your own family?

I was hoping all the pieces would come together for me in the end. Nope. I was left confused with at least one loose thread if not two🧶. Maybe it was just me.🤷‍♀️

I recently returned from a vacation where we rented a secluded, mountain cabin. (That likely slept six.) Glad I waited till I got back before reading this one!😅.

I listened to most of this book as an audio but switched to digital for the final third when my ear--buds died. An easy transition, though it didn’t clear up my confusion.

I’ve been reading books by Lisa Unger from…well the beginning I’d say. And it’s always been a bit hit or miss. I’ll have to chalk this one up in the miss category. We’ll see where her next release shall land.

A buddy read with Susanne that left us both a bit disappointed.

Thank you to NetGalley and Legend Press for my digital arc and Hoopla for my 🎧

Three couples, a relax in retreat to a secluded cabin, a storm brewing inside and out, each has a dark past with their mysteries and secrets……
This is one of those books where I get the feeling of “Have I read this before?”.
Although well written, which is what we’ve come to expect from this author, for me, the story as a whole was just a bit….middling.
The characters, could take them or leave them. I wasn’t really invested in any one of them. This in turn made it much harder to connect with the story in general.
I didn’t find myself getting excited at the prospect of picking it up, but I knew I wanted to finish it. So…yes. I think middling is the best word to use here.
It won’t stop me picking up more from this author as I’ve read some phenomenal works from her. This one just missed the mark for me.
Thank you for the privilege of being able to read it as an arc.

Three couples head for a much needed weekend away from all their responsibilities. However, each person has a dark secret that could destroy them and their loved ones. I wanted to like this one but the characters were unlikeable and sometimes the plot became way too convoluted.

Thank you to NetGalley + Legend Press for the eARC in exchange for my honest review!

When three couples rent a luxurious cabin in the middle of the woods for a weekend getaway, they're all hoping for some much-needed rest and relaxation. But as soon as they arrive, things already seem a little...off. The host of the property is acting strangely, the personal chef is telling horror stories about the history of the house and each couple seems to be dealing with their own personal issues. When members of the group start disappearing, it soon becomes evident that there really is something strange happening.

While the premise is intriguing and I love the title, this book just did not do it for me. The DNA storyline was an interesting layer to the overall plot, but I think it ultimately ended up being way too much of the conclusion. There were sooo many "coincidences" in this book and it was totally distracting and took you right out of it in my opinion. I did enjoy that there was action happening throughout, although it easily could have been 50 pages shorter. I know some other people really enjoyed it, so definitely read other reviews to find out which one you resonate with the most if you are interested in this one!

Thanks to NetGalley and Legend Press for this ARC. I usually like Lisa Unger books and while I did not dislike this one, it was not my favorite. The writing was fine, but it was a little too unrealistic for me. I will still continue to read her books though.

Siblings Mako and Hannah are retreating with their spouses and a best friend and her plus one to a luxurious cabin in the woods in Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six, the February 2023 book coming from author Lisa Unger. In a second plot line following orphan Henry, thanks to DNA testing, he might be able to find extended family members with the help of one he has already found.

Mako is a technology mogul who has funded the entire getaway for Hannah’s birthday including a private chef so that all can enjoy a weekend that is relaxing as they all have very harried lives. Henry has found an aunt who is into genealogy, and with her help, he starts finding half-siblings, some of whom have died. How these two plots come together is masterful.

Cricket is the best friend of both Mako and Hannah, having once been Mako’s girlfriend. She still has a place in her heart for him, and it is hard to be in the group and watch how tenderly Mako treats his wife Liza. Henry keeps finding out more and more about his family to the point that his wife Piper is concerned he’s too connected to the past than to the present and future. The deaths of half siblings are causing him great concern about his safety.

The weekenders find themselves facing one crisis after another, and the relaxing weekend is turning into a nightmare with power outages, a missing person from their party, and the threat of “somebody out there.” Henry finds himself racing to stop the person he thinks is killing members of his gene pool. Long kept secrets as well as recent ones come together for one tension-filled climax. No place will a reader want to insert a bookmark as this psychological thriller is simply unputdownable.

This is the 20th book from Lisa Unger, whose last book, Confessions on the 7:45 is now in development at Netflix with actress Jessica Alba to star. Unger lives on the west coast of Florida with her family.

My review will be posted on Goodreads starting November 30, 2022.

I would like to thank Legend Press and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in return for an objective review.

Three couples rent a luxury cabin in the woods. There's a storm on its way, everyone seems to have their own secrets which are slowly revealed and a funny feeling that they're all being watched. Roll on the fun! 

I do love an exciting, locked room thriller and this one was just that. With multiple POV's and dual timelines, there were many suspects in this book. I didn't expect the story to go the angle that it did but that's not to say I didn't enjoy it because I was hooked from start to finish. .

I am a huge Unger fan and this was one of her best! Thrilling and kept my attention until the very end. Definitely glad I didn’t read this while at an airBnB!!

Who doesn't love a good mystery? Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six definitely ticks all the boxes of a tense, thrilling read! With locked room elements, we follow a group of six on a weekend trip away in a remote idyllic holiday home. There is no shortage of secrets amongst this group and, of course, things start to go very wrong.

I liked this book quite a bit! While I felt it was slow in parts, the multiple POVs and timelines helped keep the story moving along. It was definitely the kind of book I kept making guesses about, so if you're like me in that regard, you'll enjoy reading along! On occasion, it was a little predictable but still a captivating read with some elements you won't see coming! The last few chapters are intense and the ending certainly delivered!

A family goes to a cabin to spend time together, unplugged in paradise, only for secrets to be revealed and generally some random junk to happen.

Holy POV/Timeline Batman!

Alternating POVs and jumping timelines get totally out of control and make a mess of a plot. And the worst part? It's SLOW. So not only are you jumping around and trying to connect the dots, but you do it in the slowest, sometimes boring fashion. I loved the title and the premise (RUTH WARE herself said it was "a delciously tense ride), but it really is a mess of a book trying to push a message that is probably good but ends up very convoluted.

Thank you to Legend Press and NetGalley for my digital ARC!

I always enjoy books from Lisa Unger and this was no exception.

An interesting thriller which keeps the reader engaged. An interesting spin on the impact of sperms donation and the ripples that can cause for decades to come if children don't know about their biology.

This kept me on the edge of my seat guessing who was responsible. I loved the ending how they all came together. Liza’s decision left me wondering what I would do in her shoes.