I know it sounds like it was all just a terrible disaster. Of course it does. Any situation involving four dead bodies is clearly far from ideal.

📖 Book Review: The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell
⭐ Rating: 4.5

Summary:
The Family Upstairs is a dark, twisty mystery told through multiple points of view, each slowly peeling back the layers of a chilling family saga. It all starts when Libby Jones turns 25 and inherits a house in London’s upscale Chelsea neighborhood. But the house comes with secrets—and a sinister past that ties together three different lives: Libby’s, a runaway mother’s, and a man desperate to protect those he loves. What unfolds is a gripping story of cult-like control, lost childhoods, and the search for truth.

Review:
Okay, this book? Edge. Of. My. Seat. From start to finish.

The multiple POVs are handled beautifully—each one feels distinct, with its own emotional weight and pacing. The execution is just spot on. Not a single perspective felt out of place or boring. In fact, the way they all come together towards the end? Chef’s kiss perfection.

I loved how every character was fleshed out—even the morally gray ones. You don’t just read about them—you feel for them. And the character development, especially as we head into the final chapters, is incredibly satisfying.

What makes this book special is not just the mystery, but how much of it is rooted in family secrets, manipulation, and survival. There’s something deeply haunting yet addictive about it.

Final thoughts:
If you love dark mysteries, layered storytelling, and books that make your heart race as you turn the pages—go for this one. It’s not your average thriller; it’s thoughtful, emotional, and deeply unsettling in the best way possible.

Perfect for fans of: family drama, slow-burn mysteries, dark thrillers, and Lisa Jewell’s unique storytelling.