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February 19, 2026
This author is not for me. I can’t with the constant repetitive dialogue in every chapter. I didn’t realize this was the same author of the book I DNFed a couple weeks ago. Smh. The twist at the end of the book was pretty good but 2 stars overall .
February 25, 2026
Welcome to the family by a j carter a psychological thriller
That I definitely could not put down
As I begin to read this book each page. Gives me the insight
Of this dysfunctional family. I imagine the snow and the noises of the house settling, a mother who is rather frightening and is painfulling controlling. I picture the house as dark and foreboding. The noises at night from the wind that would keep you awake an old house that when the worse snow storm in decades comes it roc k s the world. For miles, all you see is white. There's nowhere you can go for miles, because the snow is so deep. The house has so many rooms, twists and turns. But there has also it gives up a murder and a young man left in a wheelchair. After being beaten with a fire poker. A woman and a child running for their lives and the freezing cold. And the mother of the young girl chasing them weatherWelcome to the family by a j carter a psychological thriller
That I definitely could not put down
As I begin to read this book each page. Gives me the insight
Of this dysfunctional family. I imagine the snow and the noises of the house settling, a mother who is rather frightening and is painfulling controlling. I picture the house as dark and foreboding. The noises at night from the wind that would keep you awake an old house that when the worse snow storm in decades comes it roc k s the world. For miles, all you see is white. There's nowhere you can go for miles, because the snow is so deep. The house has so many rooms, twists and turns. But there has also it gives up a murder and a young man left in a wheelchair. After being beaten with a fire poker. A woman and a child running for their lives and the freezing cold. And the mother of the young girl chasing them with a shotgun. Through the whole book, I kept thinking to myself. When is this going to end? And who is going to survive? I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the ending gave me hope.
That I definitely could not put down
As I begin to read this book each page. Gives me the insight
Of this dysfunctional family. I imagine the snow and the noises of the house settling, a mother who is rather frightening and is painfulling controlling. I picture the house as dark and foreboding. The noises at night from the wind that would keep you awake an old house that when the worse snow storm in decades comes it roc k s the world. For miles, all you see is white. There's nowhere you can go for miles, because the snow is so deep. The house has so many rooms, twists and turns. But there has also it gives up a murder and a young man left in a wheelchair. After being beaten with a fire poker. A woman and a child running for their lives and the freezing cold. And the mother of the young girl chasing them weatherWelcome to the family by a j carter a psychological thriller
That I definitely could not put down
As I begin to read this book each page. Gives me the insight
Of this dysfunctional family. I imagine the snow and the noises of the house settling, a mother who is rather frightening and is painfulling controlling. I picture the house as dark and foreboding. The noises at night from the wind that would keep you awake an old house that when the worse snow storm in decades comes it roc k s the world. For miles, all you see is white. There's nowhere you can go for miles, because the snow is so deep. The house has so many rooms, twists and turns. But there has also it gives up a murder and a young man left in a wheelchair. After being beaten with a fire poker. A woman and a child running for their lives and the freezing cold. And the mother of the young girl chasing them with a shotgun. Through the whole book, I kept thinking to myself. When is this going to end? And who is going to survive? I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the ending gave me hope.
February 16, 2026
Welcome to the Family by AJ Carter was such an addictive read! the kind of book you tell yourself you’ll read “one more chapter” of and suddenly it’s way past bedtime. The story pulls you in fast with its twists, complicated relationships, and that constant feeling that something isn’t quite right beneath the surface.
I loved how the tension kept building without ever feeling overdone, and the characters felt layered enough that you were never totally sure who to trust. The pacing was great, the drama kept me hooked, and the reveals landed in a really satisfying way.
If you like domestic suspense with messy family dynamics, secrets, and plenty of “wait… WHAT just happened?” moments, this one is definitely worth picking up.
I loved how the tension kept building without ever feeling overdone, and the characters felt layered enough that you were never totally sure who to trust. The pacing was great, the drama kept me hooked, and the reveals landed in a really satisfying way.
If you like domestic suspense with messy family dynamics, secrets, and plenty of “wait… WHAT just happened?” moments, this one is definitely worth picking up.
February 10, 2026
Best Book I have ever read!
All I can say is WOW! I was totally hooked from the beginning! This is a book you cannot stop reading! I was up late many nights trying to read as much as possible!
The writing was exquisite; the story was unlike anything I have ever read, and the suspense was nail biting! All I can say is to grab yourselves a copy of the best book of the year! This would made a great movie! A.J. Carter is a gifted writer, and a master of twists. When I was near the end of the book, I thought the story was over….and then came another twist! If you thought your family was dysfunctional, think again!
All I can say is WOW! I was totally hooked from the beginning! This is a book you cannot stop reading! I was up late many nights trying to read as much as possible!
The writing was exquisite; the story was unlike anything I have ever read, and the suspense was nail biting! All I can say is to grab yourselves a copy of the best book of the year! This would made a great movie! A.J. Carter is a gifted writer, and a master of twists. When I was near the end of the book, I thought the story was over….and then came another twist! If you thought your family was dysfunctional, think again!
February 18, 2026
Lots of snow
I found this to be a heart stopping, pulse pounding thriller. The story of a young man bringing his fiance to his family home and being stuck there as the snowstorm is relentless. The mother is controlling, the sister doesn't speak and the brother has brain damage. The week's visit turns into a longer stay and cracks in the family dynamic begin to crumble. There is a twist that you'll never see coming Highly recommended, I couldn't put it down. Another great story from A J Carter
I found this to be a heart stopping, pulse pounding thriller. The story of a young man bringing his fiance to his family home and being stuck there as the snowstorm is relentless. The mother is controlling, the sister doesn't speak and the brother has brain damage. The week's visit turns into a longer stay and cracks in the family dynamic begin to crumble. There is a twist that you'll never see coming Highly recommended, I couldn't put it down. Another great story from A J Carter
February 11, 2026
10+
Wow! I've read several of A.J. Carter's books and other thrillers, but wow! This book is really awesome. I never figured out what was going on until the end. If you like psychological thrillers you will not want to miss this one. My heart is still pounding as I write this review.
Wow! I've read several of A.J. Carter's books and other thrillers, but wow! This book is really awesome. I never figured out what was going on until the end. If you like psychological thrillers you will not want to miss this one. My heart is still pounding as I write this review.
February 15, 2026
I loved every minute of this book. The house came across as a character all on its own. A wonderful book for a book club discussion. What would I have done faced with all the challenges of meeting my future family for the first time?
February 16, 2026
AJ Carter does it again. A story that grips you from the start and totally shocks you at the end. The twists and turns of this book are truly unmatched. The ending was one I did NOT see coming. This one was hard to put down.
February 23, 2026
Excellent
This well written novel is an intense read. It keeps the reader engaged and in anticipation of answers. This book also has interest characters, two who are special needs. The ending was unexpected. I highly recommend.
This well written novel is an intense read. It keeps the reader engaged and in anticipation of answers. This book also has interest characters, two who are special needs. The ending was unexpected. I highly recommend.
February 24, 2026
AJ Carter is one of my favorite authors. I have read many of his books and they are all pretty good, some better than others of course. This was a good story, kept me turning the pages, and a nice thrill ride with twists and turns.
February 10, 2026
great read
A story about a crazy mother who would do nothing to save her children only destroy and abuse them a sick mother
A story about a crazy mother who would do nothing to save her children only destroy and abuse them a sick mother
February 12, 2026
This is a very exciting psychological thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat. Lots of twists I didn’t see coming. A great read!
February 14, 2026
I agree that the book took off in the first chapter…
February 15, 2026
now that was a great story
I never would have seen it coming. Great character development and surprising ending. Best of his series so far for me
I never would have seen it coming. Great character development and surprising ending. Best of his series so far for me
February 15, 2026
Welcome to the family
Oh! My! Goodness! I sure didn't see that ending coming. Hold on tight. You will love, in a sick way, the ending
Oh! My! Goodness! I sure didn't see that ending coming. Hold on tight. You will love, in a sick way, the ending
February 15, 2026
Talk about a surprise ending!
I couldn’t put this one down. The final twist at the end, I did not see coming! This was a really twisty, turny story. I really enjoyed this book!
I couldn’t put this one down. The final twist at the end, I did not see coming! This was a really twisty, turny story. I really enjoyed this book!
February 15, 2026
Brilliant read
Enjoyed this book and am looking forward to reading more books by this author the Story keeps you in suspense till the very end well worthy of five stars
Enjoyed this book and am looking forward to reading more books by this author the Story keeps you in suspense till the very end well worthy of five stars
February 19, 2026
welcome to the family
Could not put this book down. Best read I’ve had this year. Great story. Did not see the end coming
Could not put this book down. Best read I’ve had this year. Great story. Did not see the end coming
February 20, 2026
Couldn’t put it down! Really a page turner and surprise ending!
February 21, 2026
Wow that was so good, my mouth will not close with that twist
February 23, 2026
Fast paced intense page turner, family thriller full of secrets & lies, unexpected surprise ending
February 25, 2026
This book was sooooo repetitive, was not my cup of tea at all.
February 14, 2026
Have to be honest when I first started this book I very nearly gave up on it so glad I didn’t .It built up slowly but was worth it as it reached a point I didn’t want to put it down .
It started with Eddies drive to his family home with his wife Annie and was a bit monotonous and a little after they arrived but as I said it did get better so stick with it . Annie gets the something isn’t quite right when she is asked to hand over her phone to eddies mum and then there’s the strict rules she must adhere too .
Over time Annie gets the courage to speak up to Judith about how she’s treating her son Peter however she never dreamed of the secrets she was about to uncover . Had a twist at the end I never seen coming .
It started with Eddies drive to his family home with his wife Annie and was a bit monotonous and a little after they arrived but as I said it did get better so stick with it . Annie gets the something isn’t quite right when she is asked to hand over her phone to eddies mum and then there’s the strict rules she must adhere too .
Over time Annie gets the courage to speak up to Judith about how she’s treating her son Peter however she never dreamed of the secrets she was about to uncover . Had a twist at the end I never seen coming .
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