The audiobook version of There’s Someone Inside Your House by Stephanie Perkins, narrated by Bahni Turpin, is one of those rare audiobooks where the act of listening transforms the story into something far darker, sharper, and more intense than when reading the text, and I was SO here for it!
Let’s dive in!
My Thoughts on There’s Someone Inside Your House by Stephanie Perkins, narrated by –
I first read this book back in September of 2018 and while I remembered enjoying it okay, revisiting it in audiobook format was one of those rare cases where the audio doesn’t just enhance the story, it elevates it, and I had a BLAST!
Despite being labeled YA Horror, the kills are surprisingly brutal, and hearing it out loud made it hit even harder. Even knowing what was coming, the violence caught me off guard. The descriptions are intense, and the audio makes them feel uncomfortably vivid.
A huge part of why this works so well on audio is the narration. Bahni Turpin absolutely nails it. Their delivery amplifies the tension, brings each character to life, and makes the darker moments feel even more chilling. They knew exactly when to lean into the horror and when to pull back, and it made the listening experience completely immersive.
I won’t say much about the plot to avoid spoilers, but this story is deeply unsettling. The kind that makes you feel watched. The audiobook leans hard into that paranoia, to the point where I found myself pausing just to process certain scenes. I even lost sleep after a late-night listening session because my brain wouldn’t stop replaying it. That lingering unease is exactly what I want from a horror audiobook!
I mean, even just the odd little things that occur in the first chapter are so unsettling! By the time you hit the final scene, your nerves will already be totally on edge. What a killer way to set the tone of a book! This is one of the best opening sequences I’ve read. It sets in the tone so perfectly and gives you everything you need to decide if this is a read for you or not!
The shifting points of view that occur within this story work especially well in audio, often catching you off guard as the focus shifts to a new victim. Even the quieter, more drama-heavy moments stay a bit tense, always feeling like something awful could happen at any second.
The characters aren’t necessarily lovable, but they feel real, and that realism makes the danger feel immediate. Makani, in particular, comes across as a believable teenager; flawed, emotional, and occasionally frustrating, yet compelling enough to keep me invested.
The final few chapters move fast and hit hard. On audio, it feels like being swept into a whirlwind of suspense, and I was completely glued to my phone until the very end.
My Favorite Passage from There’s Someone Inside Your House –
Anyone could look sinister when viewed through the lens of fear.
My Final Thoughts on There’s Someone Inside Your House –
This audiobook definitely delivered exactly what I wanted from a YA spooky listen: atmosphere, tension, and moments that genuinely made me cringe in horror.
Thanks for reading!
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