I just finished a great book. The House of the Rising Son by Jonathan Gershfield is available soon. Pick it up! You won’t regret it.

Dark, gripping, and utterly addictive 🎭🌅. The House of the Rising Son is a masterful, atmospheric thriller blending family secrets, suspense, and slow-burning tension. Jonathan Gershfield’s writing is sharp and immersive, pulling readers into a world where every character hides something and the truth is buried beneath layers of mystery. I adored the complex relationships, twists, and haunting setting. Perfect for fans of intelligent, character-driven thrillers with heart and edge.

A gripping tale of one family's relationship comprising of a teenage son who is keen to assert his way in the world, the Father who's son is his world, a Mother with her own separate ideals.
Throw in an errant Brother/Brother in law/Uncle into the mix and you have an explosive, series of unlucky and sometimes, disastrous events, all making up a bittersweet, compelling read.

i wasnt sure what i thought at first. was it a dark but great coverage of a masculinity and family? or was it covered from that gaze" and therefore seemed a little indulgent on the side of sexist. but even in thinking this it dead lead me to ponder hard on its themes. and as i went through it, it certainly captured me into it. its that great balance of dark comedic moments that manage to keep you involved but never over burdened by some of the deeper themes.
Jonathan has managed to make such a intriguing read right from the blurb. i was both tense and needing to know more right from the very first pages. i was invested and wanted to know how this story would play out. there is more at play here than a kidnapping plot, so much more. and i enjoyed coming from it not having any idea where it was going as i wasnt quite grasping what my opinions were on the characters. which actually at points where it kept me hooked. i didnt have any bias or wasnt too emotive (i can be in my books, lol ) . so i simply appreciated being told this story and could watch it play out then think on it later. and think on it i did.

A wonderful read!
This novel drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end. The characters were vibrant and relatable, the writing was engaging, and the story had just the right balance of heart and humor. Highly recommend!
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.