The Uninvited
Nadija Mujagic Read 3/9/2025-3/11/2025
When it comes to The Uninvited, you will find it to be a gripping domestic thriller that grabs readers’ attention from the very first page, merging suspense and psychological intrigue into a captivating tale. Mujagic is a master when it comes to the pacing of a story. What starts out as a slow-burn quickly turns into fast-paced action. But don’t get overconfident thinking you’ve got it all figured out because as soon as you do, she delivers a shocking plot twist that leaves your jaw on the floor.
The story revolves around newlyweds Jack and Emily Ross, who upon their return from their honeymoon in Hawaii find Jack’s mother waiting on their doorstep. Evelyn Ross missed their wedding due to recent heart surgery, so the question stands, how is she on their doorstep? Evelyn’s arrival sets off an unsettling chain of events unraveling an intricate web of deception, manipulation, lies and secrets galore leaving the reader grasping at straws to figure out what is happening.
As the story unfolds, we discover that nothing is as it seems, and everyone has secrets they have been keeping, demons lurking about. Jack becomes restless and angered easily. The hostility between Emily and her MIL, Evelyn, rises quickly. Emily and Jack’s relationship becomes strained – the tension between the two is crushing. Emotions are running rampant among the Ross house leaving the reader doubting everything they’ve learned so far about the characters. Regardless of how we feel about the characters it cannot be denied that Mujagic creates characters that are full of depth, while intriguing and infuriating all in one with their own flaws and problems.
The Uninvited is a compelling read that will keep you guessing until the very end with its thought-provoking incidents and unexpected plot twists. The only part that didn’t resonate with me was the very end, as I felt the final reveal was kind of a letdown compared to the rest of the story. But overall, I would def recommend you adding The Uninvited to your TBR.
As always, all opinions and reviews are of my own volition. I have not been promised any compensation by the author, present or future, for my review.
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