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by Lisa Jewell

ThrillerMysterySuspense 🌶️ 1/5

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8 Books Matched to The Family Remains

Grouped by the elements that made The Family Remains unforgettable.

More dark energy

97%
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The Housemaid
by Freida McFadden
🌶️🌶️ 2/5 · 288p · psychological-thriller, domestic-thriller
The Housemaid matched on addictive and enemies-to-lovers. That's not a coincidence.
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94%
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The Housemaid's Secret
by Freida McFadden
🌶️🌶️ 2/5 · 320p · psychological-thriller, domestic-thriller
Same enemies-to-lovers energy as The Family Remains, but Freida McFadden cranks the addictive to eleven.
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Matches that share The Family Remains's romantic energy

91%
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Never Lie
by Freida McFadden
❄️ 0/5 · 259p · Psychological Thriller, Mystery
Same addictive energy. Same can't-put-it-down pacing. Different heartbreak. Perfect match.
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89%
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I'm the Villain in the Story
by Freida McFadden
🌶️ 1/5 · 336p · Psychological Thriller, Mystery
I'm the Villain in the Story matched on addictive and enemies-to-lovers. That's not a coincidence.
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More adventurous energy

86%
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The Housemaid Is Watching
by Freida McFadden
❄️ 0/5 · 340p · Thriller, Mystery
If The Family Remains left a void, The Housemaid Is Watching fills it — then digs a new one.
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84%
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All Good People Here
by Ashley Flowers
❄️ 0/5 · 320p · Thriller, Mystery
If The Family Remains left a void, All Good People Here fills it — then digs a new one.
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More mysterious energy

81%
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Good Girl, Bad Blood
by Holly Jackson
❄️ 0/5 · 416p · YA Thriller, Mystery
Holly Jackson writes like Lisa Jewell's cooler cousin. Same energy, fresh take.
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79%
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Five Survive
by Holly Jackson
❄️ 0/5 · 336p · YA Thriller, Mystery
Your TBR just found its soulmate.
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Your #1 Match — We'd swipe right for you

Based on mood alignment, spice compatibility, and trope DNA.

The Housemaid by Freida McFadden — 🌶️🌶️ 2/5 spice, 288 pages

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Books similar to The Family Remains by Lisa Jewell include other thriller and mystery novels that share its themes and tone. Our curated list matches books by genre DNA and reading mood.

If you loved The Family Remains, several book series capture a similar vibe. Check our recommendations above for series that match the mood of The Family Remains.

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