Well this book was not for me. Who exactly are you not supposed to let in? You won’t know either even after you read the book. It was a very slow mover more than half the book. There were parts of the book that seemed intriguing but went absolutely nowhere. The book did finally pick up and things came together but it was unrealistic in my opinion. This just wasn’t for me.

I was very drawn to the synopsis and cover of this book, but it was very slow and dull for the majority of the book. At about 85%, it picked up a little to reveal a few twists. The character development was lacking, and most of the characters were unlikable. Simon was the most interesting character and, in my opinion, would have been a better main character. I don't understand the significance of the book title and wish more attention had been given to the delivered letters. Sadly, it's not a book I enjoyed or can recommend.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this eARC.

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A Masterpiece of Suspense and Intrigue!

"Don't Let Her In" is a jaw-dropping psychological thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. Lena’s fresh start in Mandalay Close quickly turns into a nightmare as letters threatening to reveal everyone's darkest secrets begin to arrive—everyone's but hers. The tension is palpable, and the sense of paranoia and suspicion is expertly crafted.

The author brilliantly weaves a complex web of intrigue and suspense, making it impossible to put the book down. Every character is meticulously developed, and the seemingly perfect neighborhood is revealed to be anything but. The plot twists are perfectly timed, leaving me constantly guessing who could be behind the letters and what their true motives are.

Lena is a relatable protagonist, and her journey from hope to despair is both gripping and heart-wrenching. Her hidden secrets add layers of complexity to her character, making her struggle all the more compelling. The author skillfully explores themes of trust, betrayal, and the facades people maintain to hide their true selves.

"Don't Let Her In" is perfect for fans of K.L. Slater, Lisa Jewell, and Sue Watson. It’s a psychological thriller that delves deep into the human psyche, uncovering the dark secrets we all try to keep hidden. This book is a must-read for anyone who loves a story that keeps you guessing until the very last page. Five stars for this stunning and unforgettable thriller! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Totally gripping read, hard to put down. Loved the twists and turns. Enjoyed how the story unfolded and would definitely recommend this book

This one wasn't for me. Just a little too strange and out there for my taste. If you like fantasy this might be more your style.

Thank you, NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book. It’s been on my shelf for months and I just got to it 🤪.


I honestly don’t know why I waited so long to read this one because I LOVED it! There were twists and turns along the way that were jaw dropping.

Read this book if you love thrillers.

Oh this was good!!!
I won't say Iya the best thriller I have read lately but it was good. I have a problem with how boring it got at some point and that the twist wasn't even that good hehehe. At least for me!!! That's my personal opinion, but I noticed many people enjoyed it so I'll say give it a chance if you like light thrillers and some mystery !!!

Thank you Netgalley, Boldwood Books & Joanne Ryan for my arc in exchange for an honest opinion.

This is a GREAT thriller from Joanne Ryan! Be warned - it is VERY hard to put down - clear your schedule before delving in to avoid disappointment!!

Lena, having split up with Gareth, her partner of more than a decade, finds herself shafted financial having no legal claim to the house she paid the mortgage on, as such she rents a property in a desirable street. She quickly begins to question this move however, as the family next door seem openly hostile towards her. This coincides with other residents of the street receiving threatening notes that allude to the disclosure of secrets they hold. Before the novel is out Lena will find herself in the midst of a very serious crime!

This is a great story and it is written beautifully. Lena's neighbours have a young son, and a small part of the narrative written from his perspective is particularly poignant and adds a little extra magic to this superb thriller.

I would 100% recommend this novel to fans of British psychological fiction.

My thanks to NetGalley, author and publisher for the opportunity to review this book in exchange for an advance copy.

When you move to a new place, your life will be different. But not so much as what happened to Lena in Mandalay Close!

After getting separated from her partner, Lena had no choice but to shift to a new place. But someone wasn't happy with her move and soon after, her neighbours started getting letters implying something wrong they did. When a murder happens, she knows that she will be the one to take the fall for it. But who would go to these extreme lengths to destroy Lena's life? Read this book to find out!

Mandalay Close had everything to keep me hooked. There were neighbours who had a lot of things to hide and Lena, a seemingly innocent woman, who too harboured her own secrets. It was a matter of who would sacrifice a person to conceal their secret and let me tell you that it was a shock for me!

I mean, the whole neighbourhood had something to hide and the author has brilliantly shifted the centre of focus, so that no one could guess who the culprit was.

Don't Let Her In is a psychological thriller where Lena's arrival leads to the secrets harboured by a whole neighbourhood to be reveal one-by-one.

It as an average read that I found it quite wording. For this reason, I personally found it difficult to find my groove in the book. Still an enjoyable read.

This was an easy to read, fast paced thriller with likeable characters as well as those you love to hate. Short chapters told from different viewpoints and it keeps you guessing.
My thanks to NetGalley and the Publishers for sending me this ARC in return for an honest review.

I found it really dull and unengaging. Thanks for the arc though. Characters were bland and it seemed too similar to other mainstream authors.

This was a quick read for me, I loved the characters and how the story flowed!
After being cheated on and tossed to the side for a younger woman, Lena believes she found a perfect apartment in Mandalay Close. It all starts when series of neatly addressed envelopes drop through the letterboxes of the occupants of Mandalay Bay. Lena moves in close to the day when the letters begin to arrive. Are the two events connected? Several people think so, and Lena starts to regret her decision to move into the prestigious area. There are secrets in there neighbourhood and someone may end up dead so their kept! This was a fast paced quick read!

TRIGGER WARNING: domestic abuse
Lena is adjusting to a change in circumstances. Her boyfriend cheated on her and she was forced to find a new home. Things don't run smoothly and something sinister is going on in her new street with poison pen letters and random acts of vandalism that start when she moves in. Will Lena be the next target or is she to blame?
Don't Let Her In is a psychological thriller set in the UK.
Goodness, I felt extremes of emotion with this book! Gareth has treated Lena shabbily and her best friend Kate takes her for granted. But Lena allows herself to be treated like a doormat so my sympathy was limited. There are other despicable characters in the book as we meet Lena's new neighbours.
The book is written from multiple points of view in the first person so we can see emotions and actions clearly. However the majority of the book centres on Lena. I don't know if the varied first person perspectives were necessary although young Jolyon's narrative was absolutely heartbreaking as he tries to make sense of his father's violence.
There are some huge twists and I did guess them as there are some big hints. The plot has several strands to bring together (poison pen letters, Lena's personal life, a murder, her neighbours' secrets) and I thought everything resolved although my credulity was stretched considerably.
Don't Let Her In is an enjoyable psychological thriller about secrets and lies in a small community.

Don't Let Her In had me completely hooked from start to finish. It was so twisty and turny and I just could not put it down.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for my ARC.

Was an easy read, with short chapters. Once I started to read it I was hooked and found it hard to put it down. It was full of twists and turns throughout a good read.

Do we really know our neighbours? Is everyone really what they seem like or is there something darker beyond the surface?

Picked this book up for its premise and the letters narrative. Quite an interesting concept which reminded me of 'The Moving Finger' but this of course is a completely different take on the premise. A quick read that's very well paced. I could glide through the chapters very fast due to the writing style which packs the twists. Good mix of suspicious characters and red herrings to make the story interesting. Would want to read more by the author!

Thank you Boldwood Books and NetGalley for this e-arc in exchange of my unbiased review.

I enjoyed reading this intriguing story, filled with twists and turns that kept me guessing whodunit and going back and forth to my suspects, and got my ah-ha moment at the end. Overall interesting read.

This is a great keep you on the edge of your seat book! Was an easy read, with short chapters.

Lena is working on starting over after her long time partner cheated on her and kicked her out of his house. Lena moves to a small place in Mandalay Close that appears to be a really great neighborhood. The day Lena moved in, the neighbors got letters, outing some deep dark secret that they have been hiding. From there, Lena starts to find out who the neighbors really are. Sweet Prue next door that lives with and takes care of her mother. Oliver, Rachel and their son on the other side of her, too bad Oliver surely is not a nice guy. What seemed like a quiet, well to do neighborhood, really wasn't what it seemed, and Lena is soon to find out!

I do think that this book could be improved a bit by adding some additional suspense in the beginning of the novel to help keep readers engaged. Maybe something about Lena and the app shes using to meet random men and sleep with them?

Don't Let Her In by Joanne Ryan was another book that once I started to read it I was hooked and found it hard to put it down. It was full of twists and turns throughout with made an excellent psychological thriller. A great book to get your teeth into especially for your day off or your holiday.

I highly recommend Don't let her in. I loved it.

Big thank you to NetGalley, Boldwood and especially Joanne Ryan the author for my ARC.