Book Review: The Guest: A Novel by B.A. Paris-Mystery/Thriller

Hello dear Readers,

My book review of The Guest: A Novel by B.A. Paris.

Title: The Guest: A Novel

Rating:  5/5 Stars

Genre: Mystery/Thriller

Author: B.A. Paris

Publisher: St. Martin's Press

Publication Date: February 20, 2024

Language: English

Hardcover: 320 pages
Meet the Author: B.A. Paris
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Book Description

New York Times bestselling author B. A. Paris captivated psychological thriller readers everywhere with Behind Closed Doors. Now she invites you into another home full of heart-pounding secrets, in The Guest.

Some secrets never leave.

Iris and Gabriel have just arrived home from a make-or-break holiday. But a shock awaits them. One of their closest friends, Laure, is in their house. The atmosphere quickly becomes tense as she oversteps again and again: sleeping in their bed, wearing Iris' clothes, even rearranging the furniture.

Laure has walked out on her husband―and their good friend―Pierre, over his confession of an affair and a secret child. Iris and Gabriel want to be supportive of their friends, but as Laure's mood becomes increasingly unpredictable, her presence takes its toll.

Iris and Gabriel's only respite comes in the form of a couple new to town. But with them comes their gardener, who has a checkered past.

Soon, secrets from all their pasts will unravel, some more dangerous than they could have known.

My Thoughts

This is my new B.A. Paris favorite. This was such a treat and a delight. I have really enjoyed all of her backlist, Behind Closed Doors being my favorite but with The Guest, I got those old B.A. Paris vibes and I loved it. 

This was a well-developed, easy-to-follow story, with a very brilliant and unexpected twist at the end. I honestly was not expecting that. I also liked how one of the MCs is so evil and the other one very annoying but I didn't dislike them or hate them.

I can't wait for B.A. Paris's next book to come out. She will forever be one of my favorite authors. 

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for the Advanced Free Copy, in exchange for an honest review.

Wendy