This one didn't work for me I'm afraid. I loved the idea of the plot but it all just felt a bit too wholesome

I struggled with this book, at first I thought it was because I hadn't read the first in the series but I dont think that is it, I think it is actually that I felt nothing for the characters and so I didn't care what happened to them.
THe premise was good and i did finish it although it felt like a bit of a struggle i just was glad it was finished which is a shame

This book was nothing like what I was expecting but I absolutely loved it. I was hooked from the start and couldn’t put it down.

I had not read the first book but reading this as a stand-alone was absolutely fine as the world building was well done.

I would recommend this book to others and will be keeping an eye out for more books from the author.

I read this book as a single book and not part of a series. But it did not detract from me enjoying it! I loved the religious sect element as I love learning about them at university so this really played into that. I think it was an original concept. It was pacy and fits with the thriller genre. My only point is that it felt really quick and that the plot was a bit easy to predict. But thrillers are a set recipe so I still enjoyed it.

DNF

I tried really hard to get into this book but I just couldn't. I can't even put my finger on why I wasn't enjoying it but after 3 days trying to read this, I've given up. I got to 40% and just could not continue.

Thank you NetGalley and Troubador Publishing for this book.

Unfortunately this was not one for me, I couldn't get into the book, didn't like the way it was written - I found it quite childish.

I have given 1 star but I did not finish the book so have not posted to any other sites.

I couldn't get into this one. I tried several times, but it just didn't hold my interest and couldn't relate to the characters. If I'm honest, it felt more of a YA style of writing, which is not something I tend to read.
Sorry, but not for me.

Thank you to Troubador Publishing for a free digital galley via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Unfortunately, this book wasn't for me. I didn't connect to the story or the characters. The writing style was okay, but not for me.

Thank you to Netgalley and Troubadour Publishing for this e-copy in return for my honest review. Enjoyed this book from the start. Interesting premise, well written and the characters were engaging.

The storyline was fabulous and had me (forgive the cliche) on the edge of my seat. Had to read with the lights on. If you love thrillers, this is a new one for you to look out for.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Thank you NetGalley.

The Big House is a truly unique book. The storyline was SO interesting, and I honestly could not stop reading.

I found the writing style to be refreshing, and the story itself was easy to follow.

I'll definitely read more by this author!

Good storyline premise. Felt a little like young adult fiction rather than adult mystery and thriller.

I've since found out that this is part of a series but having not read the others, it definitely worked ok as a standalone. The book is about four children where three of them grew up in a cult. They've to testify in court about the cult so are placed in a safe house in Wales. It's a fairly quick read and although its branded as YA I think it would be of interest to adults too. It's a gripping read and quite an unusual concept.

I didn’t know there was a first book to this until after I read this one, but this can be read as a stand-alone I loved this book so much I will go back and read the first and anxiously wait for the third.

This was a quick read and it was hard to tell who the good guys and who the bad guys were until the very end. Plop down on a rainy day and get ready for a thrilling read.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the chance to review this book.

A book that is sure to entertain someone looking for a different read. It has a unusual plot and a crazy cult. You got to love a good crazy cult book, Right?

Odd book, I kept feeling that I was missing something. Turns out it’s a sequel, so I was indeed missing the first book.

This story features four young adults who come from separate families and ultimately become one unit vowing never to leave each other.
I enjoyed reading the book and the progress the story takes. It has suspense and mystery to the book as well! It has the potential to have another book written with ending, so look forward to a sequel!
Thank you NetGalley for the book exchange for a review

No rating. I have DNF'd this at 32%. I just cannot get into this. I realized pretty quickly that this is actually a sequel to The Father's House but that didn't really bug me as you can figure out right away what has happened to these kids. I couldn't stand any of the characters (the kids were fine), especially the "bad guys" - and the tone and writing style were pretty juvenile (it says on Netgalley that this is adult but here on Goodreads it says it is YA). Overall this just is not for me.

I've added a 1 star rating to Netgalley because it will not allow me to proceed without a rating.

Thank you to Troubador Publishing for a free digital galley via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This work of fiction is definitely written in a style aimed at a younger audience. Principally about 4 young people who have escaped (I presume a tale told in a previous novel?) from a form of cult. This religious order is one of extremes including multiple deaths do it is potentially a frightening read for a child rather than resilient teen. I enjoyed the read for what it was, but was pleased to finish it and move on to something with more depth.

With thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for the ARC, which I have enjoyed reading.
The book, The Big House by Larche Davies is about four children, who have escaped a cult and after different trials, that the two older ones appear as witnesses, set out to rebuild their lives.
I read this book as a stand alone book and not as part of the series, it is a young adult book and is a fascinating story about how the four children from two families come together to become one strong unit.
Recommended.