I Invited Her In by Adele Parks

I Invited Her In by Adele Parks is a domestic psychological thriller about Mel welcoming her long-lost friend Abi into her family home. The reunion brings jealousy, secrets and revenge into a story centred on friendship and family tensions.

At a glance

Mel invites her long-lost friend Abi to stay after Abi’s relationship ends.
The plot explores friendship, jealousy, secrets and revenge within a family setting.
The listing describes this as a domestic psychological thriller.

Price

£7.82Save 22%

Reference price: ~~£9.99~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

The friendship reunion and household setting give the suspense a clear personal and family focus.
At 478 pages, the listing indicates a substantial novel for readers who enjoy longer thrillers.

Technical specifications

10 specifications

Book details
Author	Adele Parks
Publisher	Hq
Publication date	20 Sept. 2018
Edition	1st
Language	English
Print length	478 pages
ISBN-10	000828461X
ISBN-13	978-0008284619

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	294 g
Dimensions	12.9 x 3.1 x 19.8 cm

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The synopsis centres on an old friend’s return to a busy family home, so readers seeking a fast-paced crime investigation may prefer a different kind of thriller. The listing gives no plot or content warnings.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers of domestic psychological thrillers and stories about friendship, jealousy and family tensions.
Readers looking for a substantial novel about secrets and revenge.

Less suited to

Readers who prefer crime procedurals or short books.
Readers who want consistently likeable characters or a plot they cannot predict, as customer feedback is mixed on character appeal and mentions predictability.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.2 / 5 · 8,853 ratings

5 stars52%52%
4 stars29%29%
3 stars14%14%
2 stars3%3%
1 star2%2%

Customer feedback describes the book as compelling and absorbing, with twists and writing quality among the reported strengths. Experiences with the characters are mixed, and some readers find the story predictable. That combination may suit readers who value domestic suspense and an engrossing read more than consistently sympathetic characters or surprise at every turn.

Positive themes

Readers report finding the plot compelling and the writing engaging.

Negative themes

Some readers say the story is predictable.

Mixed feedback

Reactions to the characters vary, with some readers liking them and others finding them unlikeable.

Frequently asked questions

What is I Invited Her In about?

Mel invites Abi, a long-lost friend facing a relationship crisis, to stay with her family. The listing describes a dark story of friendship, jealousy and revenge.

How long is the book?

The listing gives a print length of 478 pages.

What do customers say about the story?

Customer feedback praises the engaging, compelling plot and writing, while some readers find the characters unlikeable and the story predictable.