The House Across the Lake: A Novel

Casey Fletcher retreats to her family’s lake house, hoping to escape grief and bad press, and passes the time observing her neighbors. Fascinated by tech mogul Tom Royce and his glamorous wife Katherine, Casey becomes drawn into their seemingly perfect world. After saving Katherine from drowning and forming a tentative friendship, Casey begins to notice troubling cracks in the couple’s marriage. When Katherine suddenly disappears, Casey soon learns that the truth hides beneath the lake’s surface. 😮‍💨😮‍💨 I was NOT prepared for this book, Riley. I’ve been on a Riley Sager binge, literally I love the plot twist mastermind he is but this book is something else (in a really really great way). I truly have enjoyed how Sager’s novels have some kind of paranormal (horror-ish) elements. I know it’s not for everyone and that’s okay, but you’re absolutely missing out on masterpieces! The House Across The Lake had everything I love. Such thrill, such drama, and it’s written so well I kinda thought maybe I was the one going crazy?! Literally a top tier book, my favorite January read thus far and probably my favorite of the month—BUT we are only 10 days in and I have so many other books planned to read this month so we shall see what happens. Anyways, READ THIS, thanks

I went into this book with extremely low expectations and I have to say, I had a better experience that I had imagined. I can’t say that I’ve even remotely enjoyed reading a book by Riley Sager since Home Before Dark (which I rated three stars) and I have read all of his books.

I have a theory, if you liked Lock Every Door, then you’ll hate this book and vice versa. I loathed Lock Every Door the reveal did absolutely nothing for me. While I was reading LED, I was hoping for it to have a reveal similar to this book.

Also, I think I enjoy books that take place near a lake, especially if there’s a serial killer plot line.

I was really into it until I wasn't. If the whole possession part had been left out and I would have loved it. The other twists were believable. Either that or write the possession in a different/better way? I almost DNF and I have never done that before!

This book left me haunted for a few days. I definitely didn’t think it would take the turn it did. There were some things I seen coming but definitely not the big twist.

Wow! Awesome book! Relatable characters, storyline hooked me early and surprises along the way.