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Oooh! This was a good one. It absolutely didn't go where I thought it was headed. This one threw me for several loops. And I love an unreliable narrator , and with several viewpoints going it’s even better. At the beginning of the book I wasn’t sure I was going to enjoy it but a few chapters in I was hooked!

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Oh my gosh! This was such a great read! I thought I had figured it out but you are left with a lot of questions so you are never really sure! If you are a fan of B.A. Paris, her new book will not disappoint!

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I... oh god. How can I say this in a nice way...

Honestly, the only BA Paris that really ever worked for me was Behind Closed Doors.
yes, I read all her other works.

When I was given a chance to read this (thanks NetGalley), I was ready to dive in to her new work and thought hey maybe this one will be better than the last.

Though this was better than her last book published... this still lack the "edge of my seat" grasp on me.

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Any book by B. A. Paris is a no-brainer for me! Though this took me a little while to get into, the plot twist at the end had my jaw on the floor! I was hooked and needed to know what was happening! Definitely a must read!

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I love a good twisty plot and B.A. Paris

The book started a little slow for me {with a few characters to keep up with!} but the twists really started in the middle of the book and then I couldn't put it down.

Everyone has secrets - whose is the biggest?

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I really liked the idea for this book. You get to know the characters and their secrets. It started off at a good clip but then I felt like it dragged. The only saving grace was the ending.

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I am a huge fan of B.A. Paris and I was so excited to dive into this upcoming novel of theirs!

I enjoyed the story but it was not my favorite from
this author. I gave this story ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 stars! I found myself thinking about the characters in this book throughout the day and wishing I was home reading rather than at work!

I am usually pretty good at predicting the ending to thrillers but this one surprised me! I don’t want to spoil the ending but I will say, if you think you figured this one out…I’m guessing you didn’t!

Congrats B.A. Paris and thank you for the opportunity to read this advanced Reader Copy!

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Special thanks to NetGalley for sharing this digital reviewer copy with me in exchange for my honest opinions. My rating is a 3.5 stars.
From the book jacket: Iris and Gabriel seem to have it all: a beautiful home in the British countryside, a daughter happily working in Greece, and good friends Laure and Pierre from Paris, who they often vacation with. But when a young man has a tragic accident in a nearby quarry, Gabriel is the one to find him and hear his final words, leaving Gabriel with a guilty burden.
It took a bit of time to go get all the characters lined up. The writer does a fantastic job as usual. I found myself wanting to shake some sense in both Iris and Gabriel, and ask them to act like adults. And I detested their house guest Laure. Some parts moved too slow but the story did have twists and turns. I wouldn't go as far as to call it heart pounding but it was a good whodunit. It did all neatly tie up in the end but I was left with an "umm right" feeling :)

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I have read every B. A. Paris book so far and I was so excited to get this book as an Advance Reader Copy through NetGalley.
The Guest did not disappoint! Lots of twist and turns and suspense throughout this book. This book was filled with drama and secrets and when it ended I was in shock! I had no idea what was coming!
I would definitely recommend the Guest and all of B. A. Paris’ other books! I loved it!

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I tale full of unexpected twists and turns. A reminder that friendship and relationships are hard. They aren't always as they seem. A story that kept me wondering from the first few pages and compelled me to engage until the end.

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Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for a copy of "The Guest" in exchange for my honest review.
I absolutely enjoy all of B.A. Paris's books, and I was excited for the opportunity to read "The Guest." There was a lot of time spent on character and plot development in the beginning which made for a slow start, but once it got rolling there were many twists that led to one crazy and explosive ending. After reading the ending, I could look back and understand the need for the groundwork to be established in the beginning. I definitely recommend!

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This one was slower than others but as always it didn’t disappoint! Each character was developed beautifully and the ending was just wow! Thank you to BA for another masterpiece!

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It took me some time to get the characters down, it opens with a very fast introduction of many people. However, the surprise ending really got me! I never saw it coming!

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I really enjoyed this book and all of its twists. Despite expecting major plot twists throughout the book, I didn’t expect the ending at all and thought it all wrapped up nicely.

Although I enjoyed the plot twists and the necessary detail they added to the story, I do feel like the story dragged on a bit, especially when told from Gabriel’s point of view. Or maybe it wasn’t that the story dragged on so much as not actually liking any of the characters. I was suspicious of all of them and wasn’t rooting for any of them. Either way, it was certainly an enjoyable read that kept me on my toes!

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In BA Paris’s latest novel, The Guest, Iris returns from a long overdue escape with her husband, Gabriel, to find their friend Laure staying at their house. Laure drops a bombshell on the couple that her husband has disclosed he had a one night stand that resulted in a child years ago. Devastated and needing time to sort things out, Laure took up the long ago given open invite to stay at Iris and Gabriel’s house anytime they were out of town. Since the couple is also friends with Laure’s husband, Pierre, they are startled when he doesn’t not return their phone calls or texts. When questioned, Laure decides that her stay will be extended while she figures out if her marriage is worth saving. On top of supporting their friend, Gabriel is also dealing with a tragedy that happened months before that led to taking a break from his job as a doctor, as well as getting to know the mysterious new neighbors down the road, including a gardener who has a past.

The lives of these characters is complexly woven into what becomes a hard right turn with about 30 pages left in the story. It was a twist I didn’t see coming and I remember when it was revealed thinking “That came out of nowhere.” Then as you see how the whole story comes together, it begins to fill in gaps and make sense. While my last two BA Paris novels were not the caliber I expected, this one revives what I thought of her writing years ago when I read my first book she wrote. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the advanced copy. Opinions expressed are my own. This book is set for publication on February 19, 2024.

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The Guest by B.A. Paris was different from her previous books. The first half of the book is a very slow burn, but it pays off later.
Established fans will enjoy a classic B.A. Paris ending with a reveal in the same style we've come to love. You won't see it coming.

Many thanks to the author for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review.

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The book started out slow, I admit, but did get much better as I kept reading. Three murders later, and in the epilogue, a very unexpected killer admits her secrets. Thank you for approving me to read this book!

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The Guest, B.A. Paris
I've read all of B.A. Paris' books. She's an automatic read for me and she never, ever disappoints! I was THRILLED when an advanced copy of her upcoming book landed in my inbox!
I LOVED this book and devoured it in a just a few days!
Iris and Gabriel are happily married, living a great life in a European suburb. One morning when Gabriel was out running, he found Charles, a young kid, on the side of the road, only to die soon after, saying his final words to Gabriel. Gabriel is shattered by this, causuing his job as a surgeon to suffer, as well as his relationship with Iris.
Around this same time, Laure, the wife of their good friend, comes to stay with them because she's having problems with her husband Pierre. Laure makes herself at home, disregarding everyone around her, personal space, and basically refusing to leave.
Another couple, Esme and Hugh move into the house down the road and both Iris and Gabriel are thrilled to be making some new friends.
But of course, nothing is ever as good as it seems and things begin to go down very quickly!!!
I trusted NO ONE throughout this entire book. I felt all of them had something to hide and were up to something! It kept me guessing the entire time, trying to piece it all together and figure it out!!
A great thriller, for sure!!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Thank you to St. Martins Press and NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions expressed are solely my own.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ of 5

3 marriages are explored in this domestic thriller with unreliable characters. Iris/Gabriel the couple who is struggling after Gabriel falls into a depression after witnessing an unfortunate accident. Laure/Pierre the couple tested by a secret that comes to light and Esme/Hugh the new couple to the neighborhood.

Laure arrives unexpectedly after learning a secret as a guest in iris’s home. She’s a guest that overstays her welcome. Iris feels overwhelmed and a bit resentful at the intrusion but finds some relief after encountering and befriending the new neighbors. Their mysterious gardener joseph plays an integral role in the 3 relationships.

Characters are well developed, plot moves slowly. However, it entices the reader to continue to figure out what exactly ties all of these relationships together. Learning the how and why is satisfying although the journey to the discovery is meandering and for this reason alone I took off a star.

B.A Paris never disappoints.

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I've read other B.A Paris books and loved them, so I was very excited to get this Arc! This book was extremely slow and hard to get into. 50% of the way through it picked up for a little bit until it slowed down again. The epilogue basically retold the story explaining the true events. It was just okay.

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