I’m a huge B.A. Paris fan and this novel did not disappoint. After returning home from vacation, Gabriel and Iris are shocked to find their friend Laure staying in their house. As time goes on, Laure becomes more and more reckless, sleeping in their bed and wearing Iris’s clothes. How far will this couple go to be a good friend? How far would you?

Loved the epilogue here. A little slow paced but still a solid psychological thriller.

I am usually a massive B.A. Paris fan, but this one fell a little short. I had a hard time really getting into the storyline and it didn't capture my attention too quickly. There were a lot of intertwining characters and storylines, which added a bit of confusion at times. Overall, it was an okay read, but I've definitely read better from this author.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC of this wonderful read!This author is GOOD but not my favorite. I wasn’t necessarily expecting the twist, which upped my opinion of this book. B. A. Paris always comes through with a decent ending and so I do enjoy her work, this one was no exception. I just wish this was a little more oomph.

Edit:: I went back and reread this and it hit me harder the second time! I loved this story so much. It is kind of slow to start, which colored my first review, but going back and seeing the foreshowing that the author was putting down, WOW!

I received a copy from the publisher via Netgalley for an honest review.

Wow. I have really enjoyed the vast majority of B.A. Paris' novels and this one was phenomenal! I loved how the story unfolded and we got little bits and pieces and by the end I thought, all right, well that is all settled....and then there was MORE! And it was utterly jaw dropping and amazing! I never would have guess all that crazy hot mess with wrapping up all the stories! This novel (and especially the ending) reminds me why I have read every single one of B.A. Paris' novels. If you love mystery and thrillers that make you think, you can not go wrong with her novels.

Firstly, If B.A. Paris writes it, I am reading it, I don't care what it is about... sign me up!

I did find that there were a lot of names/ characters to keep up with in the first portion of the book but once I had them all straightened out in my head, it was fine. Iris & Gabriel, Laure & Pierre are the two main couples in this book and then the neighbours, Esme & Hugh are introduced as well.

These storylines include one couple's ill-fated relationship following the discovery of the husband's secret child from another woman, and a man's depression stemming from the haunting last words of an 18-year-old who declared he would never forgive his mother. Iris & Gabriel are surprised when they have Laure unexpectedly show up at their home after she and Pierre had gotten into a fight. There is so much drama and mystery throughout this entire book and that is what kept me hooked right from the beginning.

There are so many things that happen throughout this book that I just needed to discuss with someone else who had read it, I think The Guest would be fabulous for a bookclub or buddy read!! So many twists and turns!

If you love B.A. Paris like I do, give this one a read!!

BA Paris is one of the greatest suspense writers of our generation, in my opinion. And, this one did not disappoint either! The characters and suspense were well developed.

B.A. Paris never fails to pull me in with her stories. She’s an autoread author for me - I read each of her books without ever even glancing at the description. This one was definitely a wild ride. When I tell you I had no idea what this book was about, I mean it. When Iris and Gabriel get home to Laure in their house, I was shocked. That’s literally the whole premise of the book and I had no clue!

Seriously, every single twist in the book got me, but the biggest twist had me ab-so-lute-ly flabbergasted. I was shook to my core. I never, not in a million years, saw it coming.

I will say that the prologue of the book was unnecessary though. It’s just a snippet from a later chapter, and it didn’t need to be there. It didn’t add to the suspense or anything. I didn’t even know who any of the characters were at that point so it felt irrelevant.

Y’all. This book is unbelievable, in a great way. If you love a twisty thriller, pick this one up immediately.

I enjoyed this much more than her last, but it fell short in overall pacing.

I liked the plot but I grew tired of the characters discussions, worries and day to day lives that circled around a bit too long. I also became annoyed with the guest Laure and wanted to kick her out myself! *SCREAM*

3.5⭐️ I love a domestic thriller, and have read and enjoyed quite a few of B.A. Paris’ novels, and this one definitely had all the drama!

Iris and Gabriel return from a holiday to find they have an unwelcome houseguest in a longtime friend named Laure, who has been staying at their home while they were away.

The drama and short chapters kept me engaged, and it was a slower pace than I usually prefer in a thriller, but overall I enjoyed.

I listened to the audiobook format and thought narrator Emily Joyce did a great job, and I would definitely recommend this format!

*many tanks to St Martin’s Press and Macmillan Audio and Netgalley for the gifted copy for review .

I love a page turning thriller like this! I read another of Paris' books (Behind Closed Doors) and breezed through it while on vacation. I truly couldn't put it down once I started it. This was more of the same. What an exciting story. Thank you for the ARC!

I love BA Paris but this book wasa swing and a miss
Icouldn't get into it. The dialog was so slow, it took way too long to get to the point of the book. Honestly I stopped half way thru.

Honestly B. A. Paris never fails to amaze me!
Like all there other books I loved this one! This would be so cool to see made into a TV show or movie!

I have to admit this wasn’t my favorite book by the author. I found most of the characters to be unlikeable and lacking depth. I did enjoy the twist at the end with the revelations of murder. But unfortunately, I’m not sure it was enough to redeem the whole books for me to give more than 3 stars.

this one was pretty good. not my favorite from Paris but deff not the worst. I kinda predicted the ending but other than that it was a great thriller.

I love novels by this author and this was another one that I enjoyed. I cannot recommend this one enough.

The twist at the end was good and I was kept guessing throughout but it felt like there was a lot of over-explaining about some things that didn't really need to be. I also think it's more of a mystery than thriller. Overall I'd recommend.

The Guest by B.A. Paris is a tense psychological thriller that delves into the complexities of friendship, secrets, and trust. As Iris and Gabriel’s home life unravels due to an invasive houseguest, buried truths begin to surface, testing their relationships in unexpected ways. With suspenseful twists, the novel keeps readers on edge as dark secrets threaten to explode.

My thoughts: I really enjoyed this thriller, especially the writing style. While listening, I felt a bit frustrated at the lack of answers, but the epilogue turned that around. The characters were delightfully unlikeable, just how I prefer them. I found myself fully engaged in the complex dynamics between the characters and their motivations

As always I was thrilled when I got this book. I loved everything about it. Tons of twists. Was unable to put it down!

I thought the twist at the end was good and I was kept guessing throughout but it felt like there was a lot of over-explaining about some things.

Looking forward to my next B.A. Paris read.

Thank you Netgalley and B.A. for the ARC!

An easy read and keeps the attention. Not overly a thriller in my opinion, but so someone not a usual genera thriller reader, this could be a good dip in to it. Did not see the outcome, so that is always a good point!

More a 3.5