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I absolutely adored this book. I read it and listened to the audiobook at the same time.

I absolutely love Molly!!

Loved the twist at the end.

I received a complimentary copy of the ebook. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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I just love Moly as a character. I loved the Maid so much that i had to read this one. I am a bit conflicted after finishing this one as the first was just so compelling. Either way, this was such a cozy read, if not a bit repetitive, and i would recommend it to read after The Maid. It's nice to see Molly grow as a character and grow into her new role as head maid!

This was on my kindle for a while before I finally read it. Molly is such an unusual character and her outlook on things is always unique. As mystery books, these are not the strongest. Because it involved the poisoning of a writer, I was hoping that the story would hinge on a clue left in J.D. Grimthorpe's most famous book (Maid in the Mansion) but it was more straightforward than that. I felt like the "Before" chapters were a bit slower and repetitive - why did Molly's Gran think that her 10 year old granddaughter polishing silver was the right call? - and I definitely was more invested in the bigger question of why killed Grimthorpe. The solution does rely on Molly's ability to notice small details that no one else does - very Holmesian. The pacing of this was off - the murderer was revealed with a couple chapters remaining and the last chapter and epilogue gave us information readers basically already had. (No spoilers though!)

Side note - so many characters have names beginning with S: Snow, Stark, Serena Sharpe, Sunitha and Sunshine.

A fun and easy read! Molly is back to solving mysteries when a famous author dies at her hotel. Through flashbacks, we learn more about Molly's life and relationship with her grandmother. I loved this book as much as the first one.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC.

I really wasn't a fan of the first book but I was still excited to continue with the series for some reason. However, this second book was such a blast. My main issue with book 1 was that I felt like Molly read more like a charicature than a person, and that 100% was fixed this book. Her different quirks were definitely still present but it just felt more human, then in the first book, and that made the whole thing much more bearable and fun in general.
I also really liked the mystery in this book. It was just such an interesting mystery, with some great twists and turns. This book also has some flashbacks to the time where Molly is 10, so we get to see much more of her relationship with her gran. I feel like that is such a big part of who she is, but it wasn't until this book that I truly got to feel that connection as well because of those flashbacks.
On top of that I also just really liked our cast of side characters. I read this super quickly as well. I don't know. It was just such a good time. I do have to say that the logic isn't always sound, which is why this wasn't like a five star but overall I did really like it and I can't wait to read the next book.

I had been hearing of the book, The Maid, for a couple of years. I finally read it and found it was worth the hype. I loved it! Of course, I had to read the next one in the series, The Mystery Guest. I enjoyed just as much. The characters are wonderful. There was a mystery with a satisfying conclusion.

I highly recommend The Mystery Guest to readers who like cozy mysteries. You will not be disappointed.

Thank you to Netgalley and to the publisher for providing me with an advanced review copy in exchange for an honest review.

Molly the Maid does it again!

She keeps everything clean and polished to perfection, in true Molly fashion. In this book, however, there is some dirty laundry that needs to be aired, in more ways than one!

While working at the Regency Grand Hotel, trouble is afoot. Famous Author JD Grimthorpe, an elitist of sorts, dies suddenly in the tea room. In a true "Who Done It" fashion, there are multiple suspects on the list. To keep true to his demeanor, he dies right before a "big announcement", leaving his followers and Molly guessing. His followers, the Ladies Auxiliary Mystery Book Society, otherwise known as LAMBS, are in attendance to his passing. They play a large role in helping to solve his death, in addition to stirring up trouble of their own.

Detective Stark also makes a domineering appearance in this novel. Her intimidation skills are nothing short of top notch! Poor Molly has to try and dodge the wrath of Detective Stark yet again, as she is considered one of the suspects to Mr. Grimthorpe's demise. Others Molly is close with are interrogated as well, leaving Molly nothing short of stressed to say the least!

Molly's life begins to change drastically throughout this book, despite being considered a suspect in JD Grimthorpe's murder. Relationships play a big role in this book, not only for Molly but those who surround her. There are multiple wholesome connections that make this book hard to put down! I love Molly the Maid, and cannot wait for Nita to continue Molly's story!

Thanks to Ballantine Books for the ARC of this one! I absolutely loved The Maid by Nita Prose and it was fun to check in on those characters again! This one was quirky and fun just like the first in the series! Thanks for the opportunity to read it!

It seems challenging to carry on a series and make the next one better or as good as the last, but Nita Prose does it! Molly is such a lovable character and I always look forward to reading about her next adventure. It's always bittersweet finishing one of these novels because it has been so fun to spend time with her characters. It is such a feel good series that I would recommend to anyone looking for some light heartedness!

The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose is a fun and heartfelt sequel to The Maid. Molly Gray, now Head Maid at the Regency Grand Hotel, finds herself in the middle of a new mystery when a famous author dies during an event at the hotel. The story mixes a solid mystery with flashbacks to Molly’s past, adding emotional depth. Molly’s unique way of seeing the world is still one of the best parts of the book, she’s quirky, honest, and easy to root for. While the mystery isn’t as surprising as the first book, the characters and writing make it a satisfying read. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

Molly the maid is a delightful and quirky character who always finds herself in a tough situation. The sequel to the Maid definitely delivers. It’s easy to fall in love with the characters.

I enjoyed this book! It wasn't as strong a The Maid, but it was still an interesting read. I initially hadn't realized it was a sequel, which is silly, so I was confused for a moment but figured it out. Thank you Ballantine Books and NetGalley for this ARC!

Reading The Mystery Guest was like being reunited with a long lost friend. Molly is such a memorable character and back with a new mystery. If you loved The Maid, this is a must read. A special thank you to Ballantine Books and NetGalley for this digital copy.

After reading Nita Prose's first book, I was super excited to get into this one. Unfortunately, I found the sequel to feel a little lack luster in comparison to book one. It had all the elements I loved about the first with cozy mystery elements and quirky narration style, but I found that I was often bored while reading this one. I think it definitely was enjoyable, just not anything to rave about. Which for me, was slightly disappointing. I will maybe continue with this series if I find time, but for now, I will be putting these books on the back burner.

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for an e-ARC of this novel. All opinions are my own.

I almost quit this series after reading The Maid because I found the characters unloveable, but I'm glad I stuck with it because this book gave me a much better insight into the world of Molly the Maid and made me actually want to root for her.

Easy and light read. Molly the Maid is back solving mysteries. Another murder at the Regency.
This book is a light hearted read with some tough topics of abuse and childhood challenges woven in. The characters are lovable and I found myself rooting for them.

Book two in the Molly the Maid series. I liked book 1 better than book 2. Warm and cozy mystery vibes without the bite of book 1. I am sure many will enjoy the story to see what Molly's up to.

Thank you for the advanced reader copy Netgalley & Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine | Ballantine Books

I already did review discussing how much I love these Molly books and will say it again. She is the best characters in a series in this decade and I hope author keeps writing about her!

The Mystery Guest
Rating - 4⭐️
Genre - cozy mystery

Molly the maid is one of my favorite characters, and this series is quickly turning into one of my top go-to comfort reads. While a sequel, this would still work as a standalone (but really, go read book 1 to get a full dose of Molly). Molly, Juan, and the other side characters are full of humor and sweetness, and the story was paced steadily throughout the novel. Looking forward to seeing more of Molly’s (and Juan’s!) story and learning what’s in store for them at the hotel in future books.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advance copy of The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose in exchange for my honest review and opinion. I read the Maid by Nita Prose and loved every minute of it and this is book #2 with Molly the Maid making a return appearance. If it is even possible I found this book even better than the first one and am crossing all my fingers that she writes yet another book in the series. Great read that will captivate you from the first page.