A review by eyreibreathe
House of Glass by Sarah Pekkanen

mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

I was craving an addictive thriller a couple weeks ago, so I finally picked up House of Glass and dived in. Sadly, this one left me slightly underwhelmed. It had a lot of the key elements I gravitate toward in a thriller, and the mystery surrounding a young girl who collects sharp objects and refuses to speak was certainly intriguing, but...it just never quite "got there" for me. It was...fine, I guess? I mean, I didn't dread picking it up, by any means, and I looked forward to seeing how everything would play out in the end, but semi-flat characters and a sluggish pace kind of hindered me from being fully invested. ⁣⁣