Book Review - "Don't Let Him In" by Lisa Jewell

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Blurb:
He’s the perfect man.
He says he loves you.
You think he might even be made for you.
Before long, he’s moved into your house – and into your heart.
And then he leaves for days at a time. You don’t know where he’s gone or who he’s with.
And you realise – if you looked back – you’d say to yourself:

DON’T LET HIM IN.



My Review:
This psychological thriller is intense, deeply unsettling, and brilliantly written. I can’t say too much without spoiling, but it explores the terrifying reality of a man who deceives multiple women, has children with them, and constantly reinvents himself.

It’s shocking, compelling, and stayed with me long after the last page. Highly recommended for anyone who loves a psychological thriller that feels disturbingly real.

If you want to read it too, you can find this book here: Don't Let Him In

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