3.75 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

This book kept my attention and was very entertaining. It was suspenseful and twisty. I was able to guess the ending but it was still a very good read!

I loved the writing and will most definitely check out this author’s other books!

The Last House Guest is out in stores now. 🙂

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing a free advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. ❤️

I’ve really enjoyed the previous Megan Miranda books I’ve read (All the Missing Girls; The Perfect Stranger), so this new one was very high on my summer TBR.

One of my favourite things about this book was the setting: a small harbour town that draws in the summer holiday-goers, which empties out in the off-season. The divide between those who live and work there year-round, and those who only come for the summer leads to a sort of social and economical hierarchy, and it was interesting to see the way Avery straddled those worlds, as a local who became best friends with the wealthy Sadie (and employee of her family).

The mystery was really well done! I enjoyed the way everything unravelled. The story moves back and forth in time, which did confuse me initially, but the way it allowed for the gradual reveal of information kept me questioning what I thought I knew and guessing until the end!

This was another really good, satisfying mystery from Megan Miranda. Add it to your summer TBR stack!

Thanks to Netgalley and Simon & Shuster Canada for a digital galley in exchange for an honest review. This is my first Megan Miranda book. Sadie and Avery are inseparable until Sadie is found dead. Although treated as a suicide, Avery something happened to Sadie. The book skips back and forth a year.
While the story didn’t grab right me away (I started it and put it down earlier) I finally forced myself to continue it while I was on holidays. It’s not bad, there just wasn’t anything that just grabbed my attention .... until the end. The twist at the end raised the bar just enough

Although I enjoyed reading this book I found it similar to her other two books. The storyline is similar in regards to there always is an obsessive friendship between two girls. I would still pick up Megan Miranda's next book that she writes, however, I hope that she writes a totally different premise.

The Last House Guest is a mystery/thriller. This is my third book by this author (I've previously read and liked The Perfect Stranger and Hysteria).

The book starts with one night in the Summer of 2017. Then the book goes to the Summer of 2018 (this is the main part of the story). But every five chapters or so we go back to that night in the Summer of 2017.

The setting of this book was amazing. The story is set in Littleport, Maine. This town comes alive in the summer when wealthy people come to enjoy the coastline.

The narrator is Avery (1st person POV). She works for one of these rich families. And she has become best friends with their daughter Sadie. Something happens to Sadie and that is part of the mystery of this book.

The beginning was just okay for me. I was very interested in the location. But I was looking for a lot more to happen.

The second half was much stronger. There were a lot of interesting developments. And I was curious to know what was happening. I loved seeing Avery play detective and try to figure everything out. There were lots of very intriguing reveals. And I ended up enjoying this book.

2.5 stars rounded up. One year ago Sadie Loman was found dead, suicide they called it, but her best friend Avery cannot accept that she would take her own life and is on a mission to find out what really happened to Sadie. I really wanted to love this more than I did. The plot was definitely enough to keep my flipping the pages, never thinking about giving up, but at the same time it lacked the suspense or intensity I look for in a thriller. I didn’t really connect with or care much about any of the characters (except, maybe Sadie). I thought that maybe it was just a slow-burn kind of story, where in the last quarter things would really start picking up but it never really hit that stride for me. The plot twists weren’t all that jaw dropping and by the end I felt I had enough closure on the mystery of what had happened to Sadie but still felt left wanting more out of the whole thing. On the positive side, Miranda’s superb writing transported me right into the picturesque town of Littleport and made me want to spend summers there! I didn’t hate The Last House Guest by any means, but I didn’t love it either - it just wasn’t the summer thriller I was hoping for.

The Last House Guest will be available on June 18, 2019. Thank you to the publisher for my advanced copy of this book via NetGalley.

I love Megan Miranda. I love how she describes her characters, how you feel like you are a part of the story itself, how everything builds up and then unfolds and, even if you think you knew what was going on, well you never know the extent of it. This book is no exception. I devoured it!!

Many thanks to Simon and Schuster Canada for the early e-copy of this book through NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.

3.5 stars rounded up to 4.

Thanks to Netgalley and Simon & Shuster Canada for a digital galley in exchange for an honest review.

Believe it or not, I never did get around to reading All the Missing Girls or The Perfect Stranger but Megan Miranda has been on my must read list for quite awhile. In The Last House Guest MM presents readers with an unreliable female protagonist in Avery Greer who seven years ago lost her friend Sadie Loman in a tragedy. As a community tribute to Sadie is being prepared and the anniversary of her death looms, Avery begins to see signs that someone wants the real story. Alternating between the night of the tragedy and the present, even Avery herself climbs higher and higher on the suspect list.


Honestly, I should be exhausted from the sameness that this book has to so many other books already on the market and on my read shelf. So many people with lies and alterior motives in the fictional universe. We (the innocent readers) should at least be crying for a reprieve. Yet I couldn't help but jump on the bus and see this story from beginning to end. Sure I saw where some elements of the story were going, but I fell for this story hook, line, and sinker. Hence why I find myself rounding up to a 4.

Goodreads review published 08/06/19
Publication Date 18/06/19

2.5 star (rounded up)

I loved All The Missing Girls and was hoping to get the same high with this one. The Perfect Stranger was a complete flop for me and resulted in a DNF. But I believe in second chances and the premise for this one sounded VERY promising.

Unfortunately, I find myself chasing the dragon here.
This was every bit as slow as her last novel in my opinion. The only reason I pressed on was cause I wanted to know what REALLY happened with Sadie, which I had already guessed after the first few chapters.

Although my review sounds mainly negative, there were a couple of things I enjoyed. Megan Miranda managed to create a very picturesque setting, which I liked and I appreciated the alternating timelines. She did manage to throw in a bit of a twist, but nothing that took my breathe away.

Sorry..I really wanted to love this one and hoped it would be the IT book of summer 2019. But sadly, there was no redemption here for me.

Small towns always seem so nice and quaint—I know, I grew up in one—but sometimes, the more time you spend in one, the more you realize how some things just don’t seem right. This is exactly true for Littleport, the coastal town where Megan Miranda’s latest thriller, The Last House Guest, takes place.


I’ve read and loved both of Megan Miranda’s previous adult thrillers, and was ecstatic when I got my hands on an early copy of The Last House Guest. From the title and cover I assumed that it would be the perfect summer read, and after finishing it, am convinced it is. If you only read one book this summer, make it this one.

Why? I’m glad you asked.

The town of Littleport sits on the coast, and sees a large population increase during the summer due to tourists opening up their seasonal homes, and renting out bed and breakfasts, as well as other properties. The town has a notable split between year-round locals and summer visitors, but each group relies on the other: the locals need the influx of money, and the visitors want the hospitality and simple comforts.

Our main character, Avery, was born and raised in Littleport. After losing her parents and grandmother, she befriends a girl named Sadie Loman. Why does this matter? Well, the Loman family owns a substantial amount of property in Littleport. They spend their summers in their mansion overlooking the bluffs, and rent out all their other homes. Eventually, Avery becomes their property manager. It’s a pretty solid set-up, until something goes terribly wrong.

Don’t worry, it’s not a spoiler: the book begins by explaining that Sadie dies, quite suddenly, the night of a party at the end of the summer season. The book then flips forward a year, as Avery, Parker (Sadie’s brother), and others in the community are planning a one-year memorial of Sadie’s death. Avery, however, isn’t convinced that her friend died by an apparent suicide. From there the story continues to go back and forth, from present day to the night of Sadie’s death.

However, clues start to surface that show something more sinister might have happened a year ago. Avery isn’t buying the official police report, especially when creepy things start happening. Break-ins at rental properties, unexplained power outages, and mysteriously lit candles are reported in houses that the Loman family owns.

Is someone sending a message? Has the killer returned? Is there a ghost? You’ll have to read to find out!

I’d recommend this book to anyone who enjoys thrillers (Megan Miranda is by far my favourite thriller author!), or anyone looking for a fast, summer-themed read. The twists in the plot will keep you hooked, and even though the ending is a bit abrupt, it’s still satisfying.

The Last House Guest will be available on June 18, 2019, and can be bought wherever books are sold. Thank you to the publisher for an electronic copy of this book via NetGalley.

The Last Houseguest was a fun and very quick read. A year ago, Sadie Loman was found dead, presumably due to suicide. Now, as her memorial approaches, Avery tries to understand what really happened.

Megan Miranda’s writing kept my attention and I just plowed through it. I especially enjoyed the setting of Littleport, Maine, and the contrasts between the locals (Avery and other townies) and the rich seasonal visitors (the Lomans, etc.). For those who absolutely loved All The Missing Girls, it may be best to temper your expectations...this one is good but a bit more predictable and lacking the special something of ATMG. Rounded up to 4 stars.

Thanks to Simon & Schuster, the author, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advance copy.

Set in Littleport, Maine, is an ideal summer vacation spot for many, For those that live there year round, they spend a lot of time getting ready for the summer visitors. These summer visits often lead to long-lasting friendships, like that friendship between Sadie Loman and Littleport resident Avery Greer. The girls are best friends, with Avery even moving in with Sadie's family. Everything seems perfect for Avery, until the summer bash where Sadie ends up dead. Someone knows what happened that fateful night and Avery fights to figure it out before she gets blamed!
Highly recommended!

*I received an advanced reader's copy of this book in exchange for my honest review

This is the first novel I've read by Megan Miranda and it did not disappoint. "The Last House Guest" is told by just Avery's point of view. Within two timelines we learn what happened leading up to the accident in 2017 and one year after the accident leading up to the dedication ceremony. We learn that maybe Sadie's death wasn't an accident like everyone is meant to believe. I can honestly say I didn't predict the ending at all, usually you can guess what is going to happen but on this one I did not.

J'ai absolument adoré ce livre ! Même s'il s'agit d'un thriller, c'est aussi une excellente lecture d'été. J'ai beaucoup aimé l'anti-héroïne et son histoire. J'ai aimé beaucoup de personnages, mais j'ai toutefois l'impression que Sadie n'aurait pas pu garder aussi longtemps un tel secret. Mais bref, je me suis attachée aux personnages et à Littleport!

This book was a great read by a great Author. The plot was appropriately suspenseful, the characters were well developed and like-able and the writing flowed beautifully. This is a great example of a modern whodunit. I really liked the main characters ability to pursue what she felt was right and the way her story was written. There were several side events that had happened past and present that seemed unrelated that all came together in a great way at the end. Also, well done i didnt see the twist in this one coming. I encourage you all to pick up this book.

Megan Miranda has woven a suspenseful, who-dun-it story with multiple layers and angles. Avery's best friend Sadie has died and while the police, her family and the town in general want to accept her death as a suicide, Avery has never been convinced and feels the need to dig deeper.

<i>The Last House Guest</i> is missing something her previous best seller, <i>All the Missing Girls</i>, had and I felt that <i>The Last House Guest</i> read more like a YA novel than an adult one. Overall, it is a good book that kept me guessing until the end.

3.5/5 stars

Thank you to the publisher for gifting me this ebook in exchange for an honest review via Netgalley.

3.75 🌟

I love Meghan Miranda, and have since the first adult thriller of hers I read. This book was really good, but lacked something for me.

As far as a thriller goes, it did what you would expect: found questions in a previous crime and built from there. I do feel though that this book tried to do a little much. Finding holes in an incident from a year prior, and then trying to solve another mystery from about ten years prior...

The reveal did surprise me a little. Which I'm not too sure why, as it seems to be a twist that is used often. However, the novel did a really good job of making me question some other odd characters. I feel this book could've done more to build suspense and made things a little more nail bitting, edge of your seat.

I will continue to read Miranda's novels, and do recommend this one.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2827062598?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1

I absolutely loved 'All the Missing Girls' by Megan Miranda, and was excited to dive into The Last House Guest. Miranda did not disappoint ! This novel had me hooked right from the beginning, with complicated characters and elaborate background stories. This book took so many twists and turns, that I couldn't even begin to predict what happened in the end! I read primarily thrillers, and I usually have a bit of an idea of what will happen, but I was truly blindsided with how this book wrapped up! Focused on a rich, prominent East Coast family, you will become engrossed with the characters and their history. The main character, Avery, isn't always likeable, but by the end you can't help but empathize with what she has been through!
Miranda's writing is descriptive without being complicated, and you will feel like you're a citizen of Littleport, watching everything unfold ! Your curiosity will keep you reading and your heart will be racing by the time you finish!

This book was very difficult to get into. I thought it might have just been off to a slow start, but it turned out the entire book was slow moving. The characters weren't all that well developed, which left me wanting more of a reveal about them- there personality, the reasoning behind certain traits, etc. The ending was even dull- it just happened, there was no real build up or action- and was predictable. Overall, it was a disappointing book, especially since her last book was a five star, fantastic read.

This was my third Megan Miranda book and while I had some mixed thoughts about the second one I read, I did enjoy them both. This one was no exception to that.

Thanks so much to Simon and Schuster and NetGalley for providing me with an eARC of this book for an honest review. As always, all opinions are my own.

This book follows Avery Greer, a young woman who forges an unlikely friendship with Sadie Loman, daughter of the prestigious family who owns most of the property in Littleport, Maine, a sleepy, picturesque tourist destination. While locals and tourists don't often become friends, after the death of Avery's parents, and later, her grandmother, the Loman's take Avery under their wing, at Sadie's insistence. On the night of one of the last parties of the summer, Sadie is found dead, her death ruled a suicide. The following year, the local detective starts asking Avery more questions, and Sadie's brother, Parker, returns, further complicating things. Avery knows someone knows more than they are letting on, but can she figure out who would want Sadie dead without implicating herself?

Firstly, I really enjoyed Avery's character and the way Miranda wrote her side of things. The whole story is told from her perspective, in two timelines, Summer 2017 (when Sadie died) and Summer 2018 (the current timeline). Avery is working for the Loman family, managing the rental properties and I really loved this career path for her and the way Miranda described it. I'm not sure I've ever read another book where a character has this job and it really helped add to the nostalgia/perfection feeling about Littleport.

In terms of the mystery, I truly had no idea "whodunit." I had a few suspects in mind but was never able to figure out how or why they could have killed Sadie. I was ready to blame everyone from Avery to Sadie's mother - but never had enough information to fully figure it out. Miranda is very smart about the way she sets up her mysteries and makes it difficult to figure it out until she wants you to - which I really appreciate in a thriller.

There were a few details that seemed a little foggy to me and I wish they had been a bit clearer to help the story. I'm not sure what happened with Parker and his girlfriend, there were some illusions, but not clear details. And perhaps most annoyingly, I had no idea how old Sadie or Avery were supposed to be when this was all happening. Some of their friends around the same age were finishing up degrees but who knows how old they were. This normally wouldn't be a huge deal to me but I couldn't get a firm grasp on what was the petty behaviour of a teenager and what was the petty behaviour of an adult.

I think what really saved this book were the setting and the big reveal at the end. There was a chunk in the middle where things didn't necessarily slow down, they just seemed a little less ~ important~? I know they were still valuable to the story as a whole, but there were some moments that I was waiting for things to get going again. There was also some mention of Avery being some sort of town outcast - but as far as I could tell, that was never really delved into. I'm not sure if I missed it or if it wasn't as obvious.

Overall, this was a good book with a strong setting and solid twist.