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redvelvetpenguins's review
3.0
I should have left it alone lmao. The Family Upstairs is one of my top 3 favorite books. It holds a spectacular place in my heart and mind and I should've left that legacy alone lmao. This did not add value to the story it just frazzled it. The open ended way the last book ended was so good for the story, this "wrap up" was like putting a bow on a car crash.
cshume's review against another edition
4.0
This fast-paced novel really takes you on a journey and gets you feeling all kinds of feelings
paigecasey's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
So many characters, so many story lines, too nice of a bow at the end…
I feel like you don’t have to have the first one fresh in your mind to read this, but it would definitely help with the character confusion (I ended up looking up the first book summary and spoilers to refresh my memory about 1/3 through and it helped a lot).
I feel like I was reading 2 separate books, with different characters and plots that so very very loosely tied together at the end that it seemed forced.
Even though I think it was kind of all way too neat and tidy in the end, with absolutely no purpose and totally just all forced, I still liked reading it 🙃
I feel like you don’t have to have the first one fresh in your mind to read this, but it would definitely help with the character confusion (I ended up looking up the first book summary and spoilers to refresh my memory about 1/3 through and it helped a lot).
I feel like I was reading 2 separate books, with different characters and plots that so very very loosely tied together at the end that it seemed forced.
Even though I think it was kind of all way too neat and tidy in the end, with absolutely no purpose and totally just all forced, I still liked reading it 🙃
evarano's review against another edition
4.0
I was so excited to receive this ARC as The Family Upstairs was a 5 star read for me!
The Family Remains picks up where the first book ends-Libby, Henry and Lucy have received their inheritance for the sale of the house and are living their lives quite normally. However, Lucy is harbouring a dark secret, Henry is on the hunt for someone from his past, and a body linked to the house and the past turns up, sparking an investigation that involves everyone involved-and dredges up the past in a revealing way.
I really enjoyed this! I found the beginning a lot slower than the second half, it definitely picked up and got the thriller, creepier vibe in the second half which I liked. The beginning felt a bit pointless and dragged, especially in Henry's perspective which really didn't amount to enough for me considering how much went into his chapters. I liked Samuel's chapters as well. It was hard to read Rachel's perspective at times, especially at the beginning, she really went on a journey and developed as a character to one I enjoyed reading by the end. I was really happy with how everything was solved. Side note: the author's use of the word "camp" just confused me. I recommend this if you enjoyed the first book! I only wish it could've been more of a thriller/mystery/creepy throughout the entire thing, as in my opinion, this is what Jewell really excels in. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the free preview in exchange for the honest review.
The Family Remains picks up where the first book ends-Libby, Henry and Lucy have received their inheritance for the sale of the house and are living their lives quite normally. However, Lucy is harbouring a dark secret, Henry is on the hunt for someone from his past, and a body linked to the house and the past turns up, sparking an investigation that involves everyone involved-and dredges up the past in a revealing way.
I really enjoyed this! I found the beginning a lot slower than the second half, it definitely picked up and got the thriller, creepier vibe in the second half which I liked. The beginning felt a bit pointless and dragged, especially in Henry's perspective which really didn't amount to enough for me considering how much went into his chapters. I liked Samuel's chapters as well. It was hard to read Rachel's perspective at times, especially at the beginning, she really went on a journey and developed as a character to one I enjoyed reading by the end. I was really happy with how everything was solved. Side note: the author's use of the word "camp" just confused me. I recommend this if you enjoyed the first book! I only wish it could've been more of a thriller/mystery/creepy throughout the entire thing, as in my opinion, this is what Jewell really excels in. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the free preview in exchange for the honest review.
evarano's review against another edition
4.0
I was so excited to receive this ARC as The Family Upstairs was a 5 star read for me!
The Family Remains picks up where the first book ends-Libby, Henry and Lucy have received their inheritance for the sale of the house and are living their lives quite normally. However, Lucy is harbouring a dark secret, Henry is on the hunt for someone from his past, and a body linked to the house and the past turns up, sparking an investigation that involves everyone involved-and dredges up the past in a revealing way.
I really enjoyed this! I found the beginning a lot slower than the second half, it definitely picked up and got the thriller, creepier vibe in the second half which I liked. The beginning felt a bit pointless and dragged, especially in Henry's perspective which really didn't amount to enough for me considering how much went into his chapters. I liked Samuel's chapters as well. It was hard to read Rachel's perspective at times, especially at the beginning, she really went on a journey and developed as a character to one I enjoyed reading by the end. I was really happy with how everything was solved. Side note: the author's use of the word "camp" just confused me. I recommend this if you enjoyed the first book! I only wish it could've been more of a thriller/mystery/creepy throughout the entire thing, as in my opinion, this is what Jewell really excels in. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the free preview in exchange for the honest review.
The Family Remains picks up where the first book ends-Libby, Henry and Lucy have received their inheritance for the sale of the house and are living their lives quite normally. However, Lucy is harbouring a dark secret, Henry is on the hunt for someone from his past, and a body linked to the house and the past turns up, sparking an investigation that involves everyone involved-and dredges up the past in a revealing way.
I really enjoyed this! I found the beginning a lot slower than the second half, it definitely picked up and got the thriller, creepier vibe in the second half which I liked. The beginning felt a bit pointless and dragged, especially in Henry's perspective which really didn't amount to enough for me considering how much went into his chapters. I liked Samuel's chapters as well. It was hard to read Rachel's perspective at times, especially at the beginning, she really went on a journey and developed as a character to one I enjoyed reading by the end. I was really happy with how everything was solved. Side note: the author's use of the word "camp" just confused me. I recommend this if you enjoyed the first book! I only wish it could've been more of a thriller/mystery/creepy throughout the entire thing, as in my opinion, this is what Jewell really excels in. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the free preview in exchange for the honest review.
ciaramullz's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
sarahhmaree's review
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
chelseylawrence's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
swatzrajkumar's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0