Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. I thoroughly enjoyed this book as always when I read Paris’ work! The ending was slightly underwhelming, but otherwise this book was awesome!

Decent domestic suspense but the pacing was a problem. It’s like the full plot unraveled entirely in the epilogue instead of a steady/ incremental build that keeps you tied in throughout. None of the characters were very likable and I sped read through a major chunk of it to get the “good part” which was only about 10 pages in total.

I have to admit I’m a little disappointed. I usually soak books by BA Paris up like a sponge — this read, I just couldn’t get into. The beginning was slow and a bit chaotic, and by the time I felt like I got to the good bits it was over.

In the future, I think I may try reading it again to see if my feelings change (we all deserve second chances/reads).

A MUST READ! I enjoy this author and have read all of her books and this did not disappoint. While I did find it to be a slow burn at times, I loved the characters and the story line. I thought this book was going to wrap everything up in a nice bow but OMG the ending threw me for a loop. The whole time you think you know exactly what’s going on and then BOOM. Just WOW. So good!

THANK YOU to the author, Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Overall I enjoyed this book, but the pacing was much slower than Paris’s usual style. I began to wonder if here the classic twists and turns where and if maybe she has branched out to something else. They finally began to appear towards the middle of the book, but the usual shock and awe was saved to the very end.

I will say that I still didn’t quite predict the ending!

The Guest is a fast-paced, domestic thriller. So many twists and turns and I was on the edge of my seat the whole time! I highly recommend if you’re in need of something bingeable!

This book was fantastic! It was captivating, difficult to put down and had some amazing twists and unexpected turns. I would strongly encourage you to read it!

While I love BA Paris' books, this one unfortunately fell more flat for me.

This book definitely had a slow burn for me. At first, I wasn't quite interested, but slowly I became more intrigued as we were introduced to more and more characters. Unfortunately, it just wasn't enough to hook me in and I still found myself struggling to get through it. I'm not sure if it's just reading it around the holiday season and being distracted or it just didn't quite hit for me.

Regardless, I will keep reading BA Paris' books as some of them are huge hits for me!

B.A. Paris used to be a go to author for me. Unfortunately, the past two books have been major misses for me. I couldn't not get invested in the storyline, I think because of all the characters and their relationships. I felt there was just too much going on. I stuck it out hoping the twist would be worth it, but in the end this story just fell flat for me.

An intriguing domestic thriller which finds couple Iris and Gabriel hosting their friend Laure for longer than they expected. When she comes to them and reveals her husband has fathered a child with another woman, Iris and Gabriel (who is dealing with his own trauma) are caught up in the mystery of why Laure's husband is refusing to communicate with anyone and why is Laure acting so strangely. This was a compelling read that reminded me of B.A. Paris's earlier titles.

Thank you for the ARC.

I'm sure this book will be great for the thriller fans out there. I wasn't feeling the writing style, as it felt pretty formulaic to the other stories in the genre. I own other books by this author, so I will be trying the other books to see if this author isn't for me, of if it just happens to be this book that doesn't work for me.

This one was not my favorite by this author. It was good but I usually love the books this author writes. This one didn’t keep my attention like the others. Still a good read. Thank you NetGalley for this advanced copy of this book.

The Guest by B.A. Paris is a thrill ride and let me tell you, I'm a sucker for a good thriller. B.A. Paris has been a go-to for me when I'm craving suspense, and once again, she knocked it out of the park. This book had me hooked from the get-go, and Paris didn't disappoint.

Iris and Gabriel return from a holiday to find their friend Laure chilling in their house. And from there, it's a rollercoaster of tension and surprises. I love how Paris weaves a tale of secrets and lies, making me question everyone's motives. The twists in this one? Pure genius. I was guessing until the end, and just when I thought I had it all figured out, Paris threw me for a loop. I found myself reading late into the night, unable to put it down. Laure's unpredictable mood and the unraveling secrets kept me on the edge of my seat, and I was here for every heart-pounding moment. If you love a thriller that messes with your head and keeps you guessing, The Guest is a five-star winner. B.A. Paris, you've done it again, and I can't wait for the next mind-bending adventure.

B.A. Paris always delivers a dark and twisty book...! "The Guest" was no exception to this rule. I still think "Behind Closed Doors" is the darkest and my favorite but I thoroughly enjoyed this one too!

The Guest is a tense, slow burn read that does a great job at creating a paranoid atmosphere. The chapters are short but that doesn’t make up for the plot proceeding at a slow crawl. The alternating POVs were confusing because it was difficult to tell which character’s POV the chapter was from. It was also confusing how quickly the chapters jumped ahead and I often felt like I had skipped a chapter because the flow from one to another was disjointed. Overall, the plot was interesting enough and the twists were good for a short read.

I will never turn down to read a book written by B.A. Paris, she is currently one of my favorite author. When presented with a chance to read The Guest, by her, of course I couldn't wait to dive in. Just like all of her novels, it was hard to pt this one down. The thing that makes The Guest stand out is as much as a guested at what was happening, I was never right! The characters were so likable and relatable. At times the story line felt a little slow, but it was all made up for with the last bit of this book! I would highly recommend this book!

Thank you for thr ARC! This one was intriguing but a little all over the place. All the characters were a little hard to like. I spent much of the book frustrated but it kept me intrigued.

First of all, thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read the ARC and provide feedback! I’ve read a lot of B.A. Paris books and have thoroughly enjoyed them all. This one is no exception!
Iris and Gabriel return home from a trip to try and get their relationship back on track, only to find a good friend staying at their home. Their friend Laure has left her husband and needed a place to crash awhile. From there the problems just keep coming, right up until the ending which I did not see coming.
Secrets, lies, fast paced, always something else happening than what you expected!

Thank you, St Martin's Press and NetGalley, for the advanced copy of The Guest.

Boring. There was nothing that grabbed my attention and kept it there. Character development wasn't just not executed well; it straight up wasn't there. I'm usually a one-book-at-a-time reader, but I had to stop and read a different book twice during the course of TRYING to complete this one. The twist wasn't much of a twist, and you don't find out anything until the epilogue. I was ready for this one to end.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for this ARC!!

B. A. Paris knows how to keep a reader on the edge of their seat. While this book was more of a slow burn, you will not see the final twist coming and your jaw will hit the ground.