Thank you to Netgalley for the advanced reader copy.

5 star read!! This novel was excellent from the jump. I love the different points of view and just slightly, the different times. I love that it all took place over one wedding weekend and I thought the author did an excellent job of describing the landscape and the layout of the Folly.

Just one I thought I figured out the twist, there was a second and a third twist! I absolutely loved this book. Kept you reading and engaged the whole time!

The Guest List was a great thriller. The story centers around a couple getting married on a small island, population: 2. The chapters are based on rotating points of view of people on the island. This was a fast, easy read. It had a bit of a Clue vibe, but more sinister.

Giving this a 3.5. I enjoyed it for sure. I thought the format was awesome - the “night before” perspectives of several people and the “now” perspective given by some all seeing....person? Thing? I don’t know but it worked well to set up a super creepy scenario. I’m a huge Agatha Christie fan and this really felt like the inspired by Agatha but with an individual touch.

My criticisms are:
1) Most of the reveals were predictable - to me at least. Call it a side effect of too many thrillers. Rarely can something really surprise me anymore, and three of the (I think) four big reveals I had already guessed.
2) It was a bit too much time spent dropping all these hints about everyone without any additional information or moving forward. It would have been more effective to have a slow drip where gradually more and more information about their backstories and secrets was provided. But there was a fair amount of time where not much was happening with the secrets being slowly brought to light. Thankfully the atmosphere remained creepy so it didn’t kill my interest.

Overall well done!

Where to start? The atmospheric setting of the story is an island off Ireland’s coast which possesses a brooding and dark countenance. As the guests gather, we begin to understand every story is more layered and complex than what it seems at first and the characters are far more intertwined than even they know. Secrets seem to be table stakes for the main invitees. The bride, Jules, has a complicated history with her father and her mother, one who abandoned them both and the other who resented Jules for taking away a shot at her dream career. Even the relationship with her sister, Olivia, is strained over her jealousy of Olivia’s relationship with her mother. Regardless, she’s asked Olivia to be her bridesmaid even though her best friend from her teenage years, Charlie is probably the closest friend she has. Charlie’s wife has complicated feelings about that and being an outsider at the wedding. And I’ve just captured the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the characters, their flaws, regrets and resentments. Stir them all together in a destination wedding that is landlocked and hunkered down for an impending storm and you have the type of murder mystery that Agatha Christie would be able to unwind afterward. I highly recommend this for those that love fast yet smart thrillers. I will be following this author and looking for her previously published works.

Since joining the working world, I could probably count fewer than a dozen times that I’ve finished a book within 24 hours. Add another one to that list. This is one of those mystery thrillers where not only do the pages turn themselves, but also it leaves you wishing that it could have lasted a little bit longer. Thank you to Book Club Girl Early Read and NetGalley for the early ebook edition of this book.

I didn’t think that Lucy Foley could top The Hunting Party, but she has done just that. Back with a similar “Ten Little Indians” style closed-room mystery, Foley tackles family drama, the stress of a wedding, keeping up images, and of course murder. She does so with an a pulse-pounding idea that feels completely authentic.

This book had me from page one! I've read another of Foley's books and, while good, this one was better. The characters were beautifully written and the plot such that I did not see the ending coming. I highly recommend for anyone who is a fan of the true psychological thriller genre!

Oh, fans of suspense/thrillers are going to want to get their hands on this one! The story unfolds one person at a time, chapter by chapter, sometimes present day, sometimes reminiscing about past events. There's Aoife and Freddy, owners of the hotel on the island where a wedding takes place, Jules and Will, the bride and groom, Charlie, the bride's best man, Will's groomsmen, Olivia, Jules' sister, and Charlie's wife, Hannah. It's so clever how the story unfolds and folds in on itself. Had I not found so many grammar errors, I would have given this one 5 stars. #netgalley

A group of friends is gathered on a remote island for a wedding. Mysteries from the past are revealed and some of the guests begin to see the true character of some members of the wedding party. The wedding night ends in quite a twist. I enjoyed this book and had a difficult time putting it down!!! I look forward to reading more from Lucy Foley!

The Guest List is one of those books that you need to clear your calendar once you start reading, because you’re not going to want to put it down! Lucy Foley takes her time building the plot and developing the characters, and it’s time well spent. This is suspense at its finest, and I highly recommend settling in with a cozy blanket, a big glass of wine, and this book!

I'm not entirely sure about this book! I read it in a day and it definitely kept my attention-- I wanted to know who the murdered guest was and why and how. And it was an easy read, which was good! A nice easy vacation read!
But on the other hand, the problems of the rich and drug/alcohol dependent can get a bit tiring. I had the same problem with her first work. I wish the bit about the island being haunted was more of a plot point and more suspense was built up that way. None of the characters were particularly moving/memorable and I didn't love the storyline about the sister falling apart after having an abortion.
I'd recommend it to patrons who like a locked door mystery but wouldn't read it again myself.

What a GREAT read! I read The Guest List by Lucy Foley in less than a day! Foley weave an awesome story of suspense and thriller. She keep you guessing until the very end. The Guest List begins preparing for a wedding, always a happy time. But there is something not right. The location is a remote island in an abandon Foley, rumored to be haunted. Foley takes you through all the characters thoughts and point of views, clearly labeling each chapter with their name and time as a point of reference. Will and Jules have planned an elaborate wedding with all of their childhood friends and families. What is most interesting is how everyone is connected in one way or the other. Foley keeps you guessing. Who did what to who? Who is the victim? Who is the predator? Definitely a nail bitter! I highly recommend The Guest List by Lucy Foley to anyone who likes a good mystery filled with suspense and drama. I will be looking for other works by Foley, too! Such a good weekend read!! Special Thanks to NetGalley, William Morrow - HarperCollins publishing and Lucy Foley for the advance digital copy in exchange for my honest review.

#TheGuestList #NetGalley

A bridal party converges on a remote island for a two-day celebration. As the guests begin arriving, it becomes clear that there is going to be trouble beyond the storm that's brewing just over the horizon. Several characters reveal their perspective of the story bit by bit, and Foley moves the reader between past and present smoothly and seamlessly. The suspense builds to absolute perfection with shocking revelations leading to a stunning conclusion.

I’m am having such an incredibly fun time reading this one! It is snarky, slick, atmospheric, and I’m completely captivated. Don’t bother me! I’m reading!

Three-quarters through, and this one is great great GREAT! The characters are complex, flawed, selfish and self-serving. Everyone is up for scrutiny, I love the creepy, mucky island, I love the downscale”upscale” wedding. This book is a perfectly uncomfortable, devilish, and all-in!

Closing thoughts: you know that feeling right after you disembark from a great roller coaster ride: hair blown straight back, face flushed, grinning and sort of still in shock? This book is that roller coaster experience! I absolutely loved it.

I absolutely loved this book! The story had me from the beginning, because you could tell that there were things that weren't exactly what they seemed. The book was definitely full of suprises from beginning to end!
The story is told from alternating perspectives throughout, and it goes back and forth from a day before the wedding, to the wedding day, when things went terribly wrong.
The story involves a famous couple, Jules and Will, who have decided to get married on a island that is basically deserted. The wedding planner, Aiofe, and her chef husband, Freddy, are working to make sure they have the picture perfect wedding, like the picture perfect couple they are. Then enter the bride's best friend Charlie and his wife Hannah, who are finally free from there children for a night so they can cut loose. Next up is Johnno, the groom's best friend, who goes back to his school years. Last but not least is Jule's sister Olivia, who is clearly depressed and withdrawn.
As the story goes on you learn more about each of them, and in the end you find that their lives have intersected in ways you wouldn't see coming.
This is the first book I have read by this author and it will definitely not be the last!

I love it when a mystery alternates between the present where a tragic event has happened (or is happening) and the past events leading up to the tragedy. I think it's such a great way to build the suspense! With tons of wedding drama and a captivating setting I was entertained the whole time. Everyone was hiding something or just holding back a secret. There was so much going on that I kept thinking how any one of the characters could be the one to snap and murder someone! The author did a fantastic job of helping the reader understand and relate to the characters by moving the story between several points of view. Each of them had unique insecurities about this event and knowing what was happening in their heads made it much more interesting! I think this will be a big hit when it comes out in May and a great book to take on vacation this summer!

Jules and Will are getting married on a remote island off the coast of Ireland. As guests start to arrive, the story unfolds through flashbacks from the days leading up to the wedding and the wedding night. The events are told from multiple perspectives, including the bride, groom, guests and wedding planner. While I really enjoyed the premise of the story, I wasn't really captured by any of the characters, which made it hard for me to stay engaged. Overall, it was an enjoyable, quick read that I would give 3.5 stars. Thank you to NetGalley, Harper Collins Publishers and Lucy Foley for this awesome opportunity!

3.5 stars for me!

Jules and Will are getting married on an island off the coast of Ireland. You might start reading the book expecting a story of love and celebration....but you will be quickly surprised.

The story unfolds through chapters written by the bride and groom and different guests. We gradually learn about their history, along with episodes of bullying, backstabbing, infidelity, and unpleasant people who have a motivation for murder.

There were really only one or two characters who were even remotely likable and at a couple points, the storyline went a bit beyond belief. But, overall, it was an interesting read and kept my attention through a long flight.

Thanks to Book Club Girl, Harper Collins Publishers and Netgalley for the opportunity to read The Guest List.

eARC kindly provided by NetGalley and Book Club Girl.

I admit that I wasn't a huge fan of the Hunting Party, but really wanted to give Lucy Foley's books another go. I'm really glad that I did as I thoroughly enjoyed The Guest List.

As with the Hunting Party, there were a fair few characters that I really didn't like, but there were also some that I really felt for, and enjoyed reading their perspective. The story is told from different points of view as a number of people converge on a previously deserted island for the celebrity wedding of the year.

There were numerous twists and turns as the story unfolds (some that were pretty obvious, others that blindsided me) and I really enjoyed watching the puzzle come together, piece by piece.

*TW for self-harm*

Many thanks to Book Club Girl and NetGalley for the eARC.

Thank you to Netgalley and the author Lucy Foley for my copy of this book.
A glitzy wedding on a small island off the coast of Ireland - Will is a reality TV star, Jules runs a successful online magazine. Ms. Foley does a great job on atmosphere - the island is rumored to have ghosts, there are cliffs, caves, and bogs, and a wild storm. She also does a great job drawing some very unlikeable characters - especially the ushers! What a horrible bunch! And how she connects everyone to Will - Olivia, the Plus One’s sister Alice, Aiofe’s brother Loner. One thing I didn’t care for was the way the POV changed so often, and the timeline was pretty jumbled. But all in all, an enjoyable read, with a few good surprises.

The description of the book sounded interesting but this book definitely was not for me. The main issue I had with it was that not one character was likable. There wasn’t one character that I connected with or was rooting for. I feel like the concept could have been great but it seemed like the chapters were disorganized in how they were placed in order.