How fun to revisit Molly! Molly is such a fantastic character. I loved The Maid and was so excited to be back in Molly's world. 

The Mystery Guest is set in the same hotel, but this time a well known author dies at his press release. Police quickly find out that he was poisoned. All staff are considered suspects. Molly's relationship with this author is more than meets the eye..

I really enjoyed this book. This book is not just a murder mystery, this is an exploration into Molly's past. I really loved that we got to know Molly even better with this second book. 

 I listened to the audiobook for most of it and Lauren Ambrose is a perfect narrator to bring Molly to life.

I loved the first book in this series, The Maid, so I was eager to read The Mystery Guest.

It is a good mystery, but not as good as the first in the series. This time, we have jumped a few years into the future. Molly is Head Maid and training Lily, who is quiet but hardworking. Like Molly, she is the type people underestimate and take advantage of.

When a famous author dies in the hotel tearoom, Molly decides she has to investigate, because the police jump to the wrong conclusions.

This story jumps back and forth in time to Molly's childhood, which is very interesting and plays a big part in the mystery.

Overall, I enjoyed this book and I still love Molly! She is a great character!

Thanks to Netgalley for the advance copy of this book.

I was so excited to hear Molly was BACK! If you enjoyed The Maid, I’m confident you will enjoy this one as well. There is another murder in the Regency Grand Hotel, and Molly assists in the investigation (quirks and all!) Molly knows more about the victim than she cares to share but she does eventually come to terms with the importance of the information she possesses.

SIDE-NOTE: I was pretty shocked at the revelation that came out at the very end! But it DID make sense. (IYKYK)

The narrator was excellent! I loved her voice, she was easy to understand and I felt that she spoke just how I imagined Molly speaking. Nothing about her voice distracted me from the story. If anything, it added authenticity!

I work with individuals that have Autism and other related disabilities—Molly definitely reminds me of a few of my clients! I love all the quirks ♥️♥️

Molly the Maid is back to help solve another crime. When a mystery writer with a connection to Molly's past is murdered at the hotel, she must investigate again.

This is a compelling and fun read! I loved getting the flashbacks of Molly's childhood and learning about her life growing up. The mystery is entertaining and will keep you guessing until the end. I truly enjoyed being back with Molly!

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.

I am a sucker for who-dun-it books, and this one did not disappoint. A page-turner from the beginning, The Mystery Guest is a must-read.

Thank you to Ballantine Books for the gifted copy and the incredible box of goodies!

Molly the Maid is back and finds herself with another mystery to solve at the hotel. A famous author dies at a press conference at the Regency Grand Hotel, and it very quickly becomes clear it was murder. Molly knows she can help solve the murder - but she’s keeping a secret of her own, she knows this author from her childhood. Is she willing to share her secrets in order to help solve the mystery?

I loved how this book was told partially in flashbacks and in the present day. It was fun to slowly find out what Molly’s connection to the author was. While I did enjoy this cozy mystery, it wasn’t quite as amazing as the first book. It felt a bit repetitive (how many surprise deaths can one hotel have?) and Molly’s little sayings were again constantly repeated. That being said, I will definitely continue to read the series if there is more.

I was so excited to jump back into Molly the maid universe and this book did not disappoint! It gave all of the cozy murder mystery vibes you could ask for with our main character, Molly who everyone loves.

This one is a bit hard to discuss because it’s the second in a series but we learn more about Mollys back story through this one. We also learn more about the hotel where Molly works and even the detective comes back to make an appearance because of yet another murder🫣

If you love Only Murders in the Building or Finlay Donavan Knocks Em Dead you’ll love this one! I can’t wait for the the next book🤍

Review will be published on goodreads and Amazon 12/8 and on Instagram 12/11 on @whatjenisreadin

This book was okay for me. Brought back all your favorite characters from The Maid and is a semi sequel. I don’t know if we really needed a sequel which I think why this book was just okay for me. Another mystery and a quick read. So if you liked the characters and wanted to read more then this book is for you. There are a lot of chapters told in the past with Molly and Gran which I did enjoy so that part was delightful.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC! Out 11/28

Excuse me as I gather myself and wipe my weepy eyes! Nita Prose does it again, just like the Maid, the Mystery Guest absolutely warmed my heart. Molly is one of my favorite characters that have existed in fiction. She’s so special and someone you just want to envelope in a hug!

There has been another death at the Regency Grand, an infamous author. The story takes us through the investigation, as well as into the past where we learn about Molly’s connection to the author. The relationship between Molly and her grandma is so beautiful, and it was such a treat to learn more about that bond, despite all the heartbroken tribulations they endured. I loved everything about this book, and the ending 🥹🥹🥹🥹

Could I love a character more than Molly? Nope probably not! We first meet Molly in
The Maid where she finds herself in the middle of a murder mystery. Well this story Molly finds herself fully immersed in another mystery. The ever renowned author J.D Grimthorpe is about to reveal a secret to the press when he drops dead in the hotel where she holds the ‘Head Maid’ title.
Who did it? And what was the motive?

A very cozy mystery and I enjoyed it.
⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you @netgalley @randomhouse for this arc.

I absolutely loved The Maid, and with The Mystery Guest, I was thrilled to be back with pure at heart Molly at the Regency Grand Hotel. With a charming first person perspective and lively characters, The Mystery Guest is another winner from Nita Prose..

Molly the maid is quickly becoming one of my favorite characters! I love her personality and love how the book showcases her neurodiversity. Juan Manuel was visiting family in Mexico for this book. That was kind of disappointing. I wanted to see their story grow further.

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this arc in exchange for an honest review!

I really enjoyed this sequel!! I love following Molly along on her adventures and it is such a cozy mystery that has so much heart but isn’t too fluffy (if that makes sense) I enjoyed The Maid a bit more but this was a strong sequel and I hope we get more stories from Molly and the gang!

What a fantastic tale! It teaches us to never underestimate anyone as it can result in failure in the end. The story revolves around Molly, a maid, who, with the help of her friends, solves a murder case and uncovers the monsters disguised as humans. The plot is full of twists and turns, making it a great mystery. The main goal is to prevent the loss of human lives, and Molly manages to catch a thief but still gives them a chance to reform. This highlights how Molly is a better person than many individuals in real life. I highly recommend this book to everyone.i

The Mystery Guest was a great follow-up to The Maid! Do you need to have read The Maid prior to starting this one? Not necessarily, but I don't think you'd get as much enjoyment out of The Mystery Guest if you skip it.

The mystery Molly is trying to solve takes a bit of a backseat so that we can get more of her memories working alongside her Gran as a child. If the series continues, I really hope we get more flashback chapters of Gran as she sounds like someone I wish I knew in real life.

If you loved Molly's character in The Maid, you will absolutely love The Mystery Guest!

Oh, Molly! I read the first and second in this series back to back and enjoyed quirky Molly the most. While it reads similar to Agatha Christie, it’s lively and spunky and I couldn’t help but cheer for my favorite maid! A great read if you’re a fan of this genre!

An excellent addition to the Molly the Maid series. Molly must solve a mystery when a popular author is murdered on the hotel premises where she works. Molly’s secret ties to the author make her a suspect. Molly’s quirky character is endearing and her personality drives the plot. The cozy-type mystery was solid and fun to read.

Molly the maid is back and Nita Prose does it again! This is definitely my favorite light and semi funny murder mystery of the year!

Huge thank you to Ballantine Books for providing me with an advance copy to read!

Very much enjoyed reading this book. Loved book #1 and this one did not disappoint. I loved all the characters, and it was a quick and easy read. Also - the ending was perfect!

Molly The Maid is back and she’s even better than she was in the first book! Molly has more confidence in herself now and she’s been promoted to Head Maid at the Regency Grand Hotel, which gives her a huge amount of pride.

The story involves a famous mystery author who has arranged to make a special announcement at the hotel’s beautiful tea room. Unfortunately he drops dead right before he can reveal the secret he was going to reveal. Is it murder or a heart attack or something like that? Molly gets involved.

It turns out that Molly knew the author a little bit when she was young and her grandmother (her “gran”) worked as a maid in his mansion. We get a lot of Molly’s (and her grans) back story in this one, with the chapters labeled either “now” or “before, so you are never lost as to what’s happening and when.

Molly is what we would call neurodivergent. She is rather lacking in interpreting social cues (although she’s getting better at it!) and is usually quite literal. It brings to mind the children’s books about Amelia Bedelia.

I love how the author highlights the importance of these “invisible” jobs and the pride that many of these workers take in their work. Nothing delights Molly as much as a perfectly made bed or a perfectly polished piece of silver.

Thank you to NetGalley and Ballantine for the opportunity to read an advance readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own.