I have tried to read this 3 times, but just get into the book. I thought it would be similar to my usual reads, but unfortunately nit.

This started quite slowly in my opinion, but once it got going, I found myself reading faster. Blue had many things to work through and by the last page I was really feeling for her. I wouldn't have expected some of the things that happened, so this book also surprised me. The settings and the way they were described also added to the atmosphere. A book I enjoyed

This was a weird one. Starting gently, the title gradually became more and more apt - the characters deal with grief of varying types and levels, but also in a closed-house scenario that makes everyone question their sanity. Including the reader. Flashbanks and mysticism add to the bubbling pot.

I won't lie that I found this hard going at times, but it still gripped me with blackened fingertips. Grief is difficult indeed, and the power of sharing it is strong... but it also leads to vulnerability and those who'll exploit that. Very human issues explored in a terrifying story.

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for this ARC.

Mixed feelings about this one, really struggled to get into it until about 70% of the way through, and I found the timeline confusing to keep track of.

This novel follows Blue short for Bluebell. It has been three years since her mother died. They had an unconventional and ultimately tragic relationship. So Blue books herself into a country house that has been turned into a grief resort by Joshua and Molly Park. Blue has a secret. She is clairvoyant and can see the dead whose souls are not at rest. Blue starts to question things that are happening at the resort and when the weather changes suddenly and dramatically, the resort is cut off by flood water. It's then that Blue realises that Joshua and Molly have secrets of their own which they will do anything to protect.

Blue is a complex protagonist and you find yourself both liking and disliking her at the same time. The plot is complex and multi-layered and hops around with different POV’s and different time zones. Mostly, the book does carry this off, but sometimes it is a bit lacking.

The story is excellent. My only criticism is the pitch of the story. It wants to be a psychological thriller/locked room mystery/supernatural thriller/mild horror all at the same time. It doesn’t quite pull this off. My view is that if you like psychological thrillers/locked room mysteries, you will not find this ultimately satisfying.

If you like a supernatural thriller, however, you definitely need to get this book on your reading list.

My thanks to NetGalley, Rebecca Thorne and Bloomsbury Publishing for the ARC in exchange for an open and honest review.

Captivating, bleak, dark and spooky.
There were times when I wanted to scream at Blue but then you have to remember that she was just a child when everything started to happen to her.
Perfect for those who want to get submerged into the strange tale of a young woman who is grieving and can read the tarot cards while stuck by floods in The Grief House.
Not my normal type of book I read but thoroughly enjoyable and creepy.
Thank you for an advanced copy of The Grief House.

This is one seriously messed up story which is so captivating! Almost impossible to put down as you try and work through who is who and are they who they say they are!

This book took me by surprise. It was such a unique story that not only held my attention, it had me reading very late into the night so I could unravel Blue’s story. The emotional depth of this story is incredible and every character had such depth and life on the page. The writing was exceptional and I am now a definite Rebecca Thorne fan and will be purchasing all her work.

Blue’s story was heartfelt and the twists and turns and the secrets that unravel at Hope Marsh House had me at the edge of my seat. This is truly and unforgettable story that will stay with me for a long time. A well deserved 5 stars from me.

I was intrigued by the synopsis for The Grief House. It’s part thriller, part horror but 100% a book that you will find hard to put down. It’s a book full of secrets and although this isn’t my usual centre of choice, I really enjoyed it. Thank you to NetGalley, Bloomsbury Publishing and the author for the chance to review.

This was a chilling read that had me on the edge of my seat with my heart in my throat, and will stick with me for some time. I loved the twists in this story. It wasn't until the 40% mark that I realised a couple of characters were ghosts! I felt so sad, especially when I realised why they were there. In the beginning I thought it was just a ghost story but oof it is so much more! I enjoyed the multi-POV and the flitting between past and present (I loved the backstory of Blue's childhood). I found it so interesting that the present reflected the past. Without getting all spoilery, Blue's mum, Bridget, had a condition that was misdiagnosed but the present showed us what a person with that condition was actually capable of! A thrilling well-weaved story with characters you'll love and some you'll mistrust and will make you feel nervous and guarded. A story that gave me Misery vibes. All I could imagine was Kathy Bates as one of the characters.*shivers* This book will cater for both ghost story lovers and thriller lovers.

The Grief house did a great job of evoking a bleak, desolate place. Blue’s past was tragic and uncomfortable to read at times, and there was a creepy unnerving tone throughout the book. I enjoyed the supernatural element to the story, and recommend giving it a read.

This book follows the story of Blue who finds herself at a grief resort with the pending third anniversary of her mother’s death. Blue has a secret ‘gift’ of seeing the dead especially the dead whose souls are not at peace, it’s a ‘gift’ she’s never really understood and one that she wants to keep a secret. She isn’t the only one with a secrets at this resort and can she help the people and also the dead without uncovering her own secret.

This was an enjoyable read, I was interested from the beginning although there was some areas that was a bit predictable but the ending was great, making it an enjoyable read.

I am sorry to say that I didn't really get into this book. It was okay, but not a book that was memorable for me, I found it to be too long, and not really a book I enjoyed.

#TheGriefHouse #NetGalley I found this book quite hard to get into at the start but then the twists started coming & I couldn't put it down.

Blue (bell) has led a traumatic life but she doesn't understand why her mum is the way she is until she uncovers more of her mum's past after her mum passes away. This then leads her to enrol on a grief retreat where she finds everyone has secrets that are trying to stay hidden but the past as a way of unravelling.

An absolute gem of a book & a definite must read!

This book is a thriller with horror and supernatural elements! A fmc who has so many issues to deal with that in the beginning were a tad confusing but became clear as the story unraveled. The story kept me hooked and I was gripped wanting to continue reading.
There are lots of characters which at times make me have to keep thinking who was who! Parts were scary, parts were loving and I think this was really well written. With an ending that neatly tied everything together and left me with a smile on my face.

Thanks to NetGalley and Bloomsbury publishing for the opportunity to read this arc.

This is a decent read about a woman called Blue (short for Bluebell) who has special talents. Blue is clairvoyant, a gift that her mother took advantage of when she was a young girl and so, Blue now tries desperately to avoid physical contact as that can prompt visions.

Following the death of her mother, Blue books herself on a grief retreat and her initial feelings of foreboding grow as she experiences visions then strange things occur.

There were elements of the storyline that dragged a little, but, overall this is a decent ghostly tale that is wrapped up neatly at the end.

Thanks to NetGalley and Bloomsbury publishing for the opportunity to preview.

Perfect blend of thriller with a dash of horror and splash of supernatural, complete with an awesome main character, who has so many issues to deal with that kept me hooked! I found parts were really atmospheric and eerie which was really well done! The storyline kept me wanting more!

What a ride! A dark, twisty and gripping mix of horror, closed circle mystery, and thriller. An exciting read that kept me hooked.
Blue is a well developed and realistic characters, the author did a good job in developing the characters.
It's atmospheric, well plotted and once hooked you cannot stop.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

I really enjoyed this story and found it creepy and dark which I love in a book. Very well written and relatable. A fantastic story xx

I received a free copy from Netgalley for review, below is the blurb

"A week-long grief retreat on a beautiful country estate with no phones and no wifi isn’t ex-tarot reader Blue’s usual getaway. But ever since her mother’s death she’s been carrying a secret. Could this finally help her let it go?
When she arrives, it’s raining, and there’s something strange about the house. Only a few guests have made it through the weather. As the owners, Molly and Joshua Park, try desperately to cling to normality, the storm worsens until they’re stranded in the house – cut off from the outside world.
And after one of the guests disappears in the night, Blue wonders who around her, the Parks and the guests, is telling the truth about why they’re there – and whose grief might be hiding a deeper secret.
The floodwater rises. Everyone is keeping secrets – but only one is a killer. Can Blue escape with her life, and her sanity?"

I enjoyed reading this story and trying to unravel how all the stories tied in together. My favourite part was Blue's back story, in fact I think I enjoyed this more than the present day part. Well put together and I will definitely be looking for more by the same author.