I did enjoy this book, but it wasn’t quite as exciting as I hoped. This story follows sibling Hannah and Mako as they plan for a weekend to a secluded cabin with their spouses and a childhood friend and her boyfriend. Things start out rocky and only go downhill after their arrival.

I did find it interesting how the author tied together characters that I originally believed were unrelated. I also enjoyed that each chapter was from a different character’s perspective.

This book definitely gave me a lot to think about. Different perspectives and a word of warning for looking too far into your genetics. An interesting read for sure! I could absolutely see this as a film or tv series adaption.

TW: this book does feature an instance of rape. It wasn’t graphic, but it could be upsetting to some.

Thank you to Netgally, Park Row Publishing, Lisa Unger for a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! I greatly appreciate it!

A first Lisa Unger for me, I thought it was about time that I tried it, but unfortunately it wasn't for me.

Six snotty 30-somethings join together in a cabin for a weekend, none are likeable, all are acting as if they are still 16. The characters were too stereotyped: all the men 'are good with computers' and the girls are respectively into yoga, into men and into babies. Sigh. Of course nothing goes as planned. They are stranded by a heavy thunderstorm is brewing, and a raging psycho-killer is targeting them.

The only redeeming part of the book are the chapters about Henry. He is troubled since childhood and somehow is able to carve something of a life because of his childhood fried who has got his back from day one. I think that this storyline alone would have made a captivating book.

In the end, all the threads come together in an over the top finale and if you didn't get it, no worries, there is still the last chapter in which everything will be well explained.

A sincere thanks to NetGalley, Legend Press and the author for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed reading this book, but I didn’t think it was the authors best. The plot felt a little outlandish.

One of the best books I’ve read this year! So gripping and intriguing! I highly recommend this one! Thank you to the publisher, NetGalley and author for this ARC for my honest opinion!

This is Lisa Unger at her best. The ensemble cast has you guessing the entire time, the atmosphere is mesmerizing, and the Agatha Christie locked-room nod is perfectly paced. Add this to your list right now!

Really enjoyed this book! The plot and storyline hooked me. I was constantly guessing and was literally wrong everytime. Loved the audiobook too. Thank you NetGalley for this ARC

The Dark Side..
A luxury cabin, a remote location, every amenity, three couples. What could possibly go wrong? It sounded like the perfect escape but with a treacherous storm brewing, equally treacherous secrets being hidden and a chilling history to the location it was, perhaps, a mistake of the first order. Tension mounting suspense with a nigh on perfect premise, an exploration of the darker side of humanity in what should be a perfect location and a cast of well drawn characters all with secrets to share.

There were so many misdirections in this that it had me guessing to the very end. The changing perspectives really had me confused at the start, but the way it came together is perfection.

Highly recommend if you’re looking for a twisty, suspenseful thriller!

Thank you for this book in exchange for my honest review.
I definitely expected more from this book. It was not what I thought it would be and I lost interest quite quickly. This was not a book I would pick up for myself or anyone that I’m shopping for.

Thank you Legend Press and Net Galley for an early copy of Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six. There is a lot of hype around this book, I was very excited to get it. It was an ok read, a little confusing like was Cat talking about her biological dad or her dad she had growing up at the end? It definitely makes you think about those DNA Ancestry kits though. Be prepared what you find out! I did like the characters, you felt like you knew them. Give it a go, I’m sure I’m in the minority with this one.

Netgalley ARC Review

Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six is an isolated thriller set in a vacation cabin in the wilderness. Three couples go to relax and get stranded due to a storm. While, they are there many secrets are revealed and some of them are deadly.

I'm so sad that I didn't like this book. It was one of my most anticipated releases this year and for various reasons it didn't work for me. The whole time I was waiting for a twist that didn't come. Also, I found there were a few characters and story lines that felt out of place with major themes of the book (example: the cabin owner). I just felt there needed to be higher stakes and I was waiting for things to happen that never did.

Rating: 2 stars

A weekend getaway in the secluded woods is exactly what 3 couples need. The eccentric business owner and his wife, the sister and her husband and the best friend/ex and her new boo sounds like a recipe for drama! In this drama filled mystery has you questioning if blood is thicker than water. As much as I enjoyed this book, I felt it was a little slow moving for me.

Thank you Netgalley for the copy of this book!

This book has two different stories going on, that are eventually woven together at the end. Mako, who has a boisterous personality, is married to Liza, a quiet woman with her own secrets, who doesn’t quite fit in with her husband’s family. Hannah is Mako’s younger sister, married to Bruce, and has cleaned up Mako’s misdoings over the years. Bruce has worked for Mako, but wants to get away from him, and is hiding the reasons from his wife. Finally, we meet Cricket, who is Hannah’s best friend, and Mako’s former girlfriend, who just can’t seem to let him go. Cricket has begun dating Joshua, whom no one knows much about. We also meet Trina, who seems to be watching this group of people, but the reason isn’t exactly clear as to why she’s doing so. Henry, whose past is a mystery, even to himself, is connected to Trina.

Mako has rented this huge house, out in the middle of nowhere, and it’s a seven hour drive from their home in Florida. The six people going include Mako, Liza, Hannah, Bruce, Cricket, and Joshua, are meant to spend a long weekend “unplugging” from their busy lives, and celebrating Hannah’s birthday. Hannah and Liza both get creepy vibes from the place, especially after their personal chef tells them about a man who killed his family on the same land on which this amazing house was built. Joshua disappears, supposedly to town, but that’s not at all where he’s at. He’s at the guest cabin, going through with a wild plan that Trina has come up with. In the end, Henry has discovered what Trina/Cat is doing, and attempts to save the six people at the secluded cabin.

I enjoyed this book, and liked how it kept me guessing. The one thing I wasn’t crazy about was the weird owner/caretaker, Bracken. I didn’t necessarily feel like his character was needed. He was a voyeur, with cameras in the showers, which is gross. But he does learn the error of his ways, so we see him taking the cameras down by the end of the book.

Overall, I would definitely recommend this book to others. It was a very enjoyable mystery, and I didn’t want to put it down.

Thank you to the author, Legend Press, and NetGalley for the opportunity to receive an Advanced Reader’s Copy is exchange for this review.

Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six
Nothing like a little alliteration to set the mood and Lisa Unger is the master at evoking atmosphere. This mystery thriller has it all: severe weather, hidden cameras, characters with a past, cold crimes, and of course a secluded cabin in the woods.

Six people head out for a posh weekend retreat, expecting an indulgence of great food, drink, and company. (I think they were fooling themselves thinking there’d be yoga!) Instead of a relaxing holiday they experience events that change their lives for ever.

There are twists and turns and the occasional red herring along the way. At several points I struggled with ‘who is that now and how do they fit in?’

I enjoyed this book but it may not be for everyone. DM me for content warnings.

Recommended for:
- Fans of Lisa Unger
- Those looking for a moody thriller
- Readers who enjoy a good family drama

Thank you to NetGalley and Legend Press for the opportunity to read this book.

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Absolutely brilliant from the start .Intricate personality flaws and a gripping storyline from the start. Twists and turns and surprises galore.

Lisa Unger is an auto-buy author for me and once again, she did not disappoint! Though this one started a bit slow, once it got young the twists and turns kept me guessing. Reading this book, at first, I thought there were 2 completely separate stories going bur piecing together how they coincide was part of the fun! This keeps you hooked until the end. Fun, quick, suspenseful read!

I thought this book started slightly slower than many books I read, but it was setting things up for when it the pace increased. There were twists I never saw coming. The characters seemed to have complicated relationships so when I thought I knew what was going to happen, there was a twist. I was going to save for a DNA test, but I'm having second thoughts after reading this!

SECLUDED CABIN SLEEPS SIX was a fun "locked-door" style mystery full of family secrets and a creepy setting.

Although I enjoyed the premise and believe that it had a lot of potential, it failed to hook me. I found the story at times to be slow, bloated and full of extraneous characters that were completely unlikable. Thankfully it was a quick read, but I felt underwhelmed when all the "pieces" came together.

This will not stop me from reading future books by Unger, as I've read and really enjoyed some of her previous publications. This one was just not "it" for me.

Thank you to Netgalley, the author and publisher for my arc.

Lisa Unger does it again! This story will keep you guessing and on the edge of your seat the entire time. Highly recommend this one!

Super creepy and intense! Initially confused as it seemed like there were 2 separate stories being told, but once I started to suspect the connection, oh man, I couldn't read fast enough to find out how this was going to end - and that ending! It was totally different, but almost gave me Gone Girl kind of vibes. The combination of setting and building tension / suspense made this one of the creepiest books I've read in awhile - you don't really know who to trust and where you're headed. Highly recommend for fans of psychological thrillers!