I alw ays enjoy gatherings of friends at a secluded location, but this was not one of the best of the genre. The twists were predictable and the ending unsatisfying. As usual for this kind of story the characters were unlikeable, but not in an enjoyable way. Nevertheless I read the book in one day!

This was great, it reminded me of what I always hope for when I grab a new Lucy Foley book, but somehow always falls a little short of expectation wise. I will continue to read Foley, but Liza had my attention.



Liza delivered on the twists and turns, it was hard for me to take breaks, with some books like this, I sit it down and go do other stuff take breaks, but this had my attention from the start.

For me there was real suspense, which I don't always feel in a book, but Liza painted the emotions with words, and I fel

I enjoyed this book. The style of writing is highly detailed, beautifully rendered and pulls you into the characters' worlds. The sense of time and place was well -wrought. There is a back and forth timeline which was at time challenging, but not impossible to deal with. A lot of characters and a sense of desperation with some. A sense of unease throughout the story. As the story comes together it all makes sense in a way, but not completely. A lot of hurt, pain and some seemingly unanswered questions, some of which are impossible to answer. This is one of the better books I've read in a while. Recommended.

I love closed-door mysteries, especially ones in atmospheric settings, and in that regard, the premise of The Weekend Guests delivered. However, I struggled with both the structure and how the plot unfolded. I'm generally not a fan of dual timelines, but the multiple characters across the timelines made it even harder to follow. As for the plot, among all of these rotating perspectives, the start of the book just felt like a constant introduction of new characters. I couldn't connect with any of them, which made it harder to stay on board with the many, many narratives. This ultimately ended up in my DNF pile, but I hope other readers enjoy it more than me.

Fans of Lucy Foley will enjoy The Weekend Guests by Liza North. It was a twisty turny thriller that kept me turning the pages until the last one.

The Weekend Guest by Liza North is a great psychological suspense and atmospheric mystery. The story follows five old college friends who reunite in Dorset, only to have their peaceful weekend turn into a nightmare. The author expertly writes a dual timeline narrative, revealing long buried secrets and simmering grudges that explode in shocking ways. The tension builds relentlessly, and the twists keep coming, making it impossible to put down. I thoroughly enjoyed this gripping thriller, and it’s a must read for anyone who loves suspenseful, twisty novels.

Tagline: Five old friends . . . One reunion to die for

You know I love a vacation gone wrong, well here's a new one I recommend!

The very wealthy Aline and husband Brandon bring together a collection of their old college friends : Sienna, Rob, and Michael and their significant others. The friends descend upon a beautiful home in idyllic Dorset on a cliff. It's not long before we learn that the group has been getting threatening messages and that someone is well aware of the secret they all keep.

Juxtaposed against the tale of the friends' neighbor in college, you really aren't sure what the secret is or who, if anyone is at fault. It's a tense thriller to the very end and very satisfying conclusion!
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