A review by oracle_of_madness
The Stranger Upstairs by Lisa M. Matlin

dark reflective tense fast-paced

5.0

Wow! This had me so paranoid while reading in bed late at night! This is an incredible debut.  I loved the author and the story so much more after reading the author's note, which I highly recommend.  

This is about a social media star moving into a murder house.  (By the way, that's a detail that really cuts down on price in case you were wondering.)  This famous therapist is not exactly truthful about her peaceful life.  Her marriage is breaking up, and she often ends each day passed out amidst empty wine bottles.

One thing that I loved about this book is how it picked up fast.  What I mean is, I'm always so impatient for the scary parts to start happening, and this almost immediately satisfied my inner demon.  I loved the whole vibe of this story and am hoping to see more from this author!!

Out September 12, 2023!

Thank you, Netgalley and Publisher, for this Arc!