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Thanks to NetGalley I received this book. Requested because I have read other books by Paris and they never disappointed me. This one was AMAZING. It kept me turning pages and I could not put it down. I just didnt know who done it....and never would have guessed.

The book centers around Iris and Gabriel, their life, their daughter....but also includes friends like Laure and Pierre...While their lives get entangled, new neighbors enter and friendships are made. But all is not what it seems when people start dying.....and the who-done-it will throw you for a loop. This book gets released in February 2024....while you are waiting read some other books by Paris...you will be hooked!!!

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Iris and Gabriel return early from a short vacation and find that their house is not empty. Their friend, Laur has left her husband and found herself wanting to seek comfort with Iris and Gabriel. The couple welcomes her into their home, hoping to be there for their friend in her tough time. Time passes and there is little to no word from Laur's ex and no end in sight to her stay. The couple finds that the strain of their long-term guest is only adding to the already tense atmosphere at home. Will Iris and Gabriel's relationship be able to survive?

I felt tense reading this one. I could feel myself in Iris and Gabriel's shoes of wanting to support their friend, but also wanying her to leave. It was clear that they needed her gone to try to repair their strained marriage. I dont think i could have put up with as much as they did and would have kicked her out pretty shortly after thr first couple nights.

The chapters are short which makes it easy to get some short reading sessions in, although I found myself wanting to keep reading. I didn't find too much of the book telegraphed and the conclusions didn't make me feel cheated.

Read this if you want a quick, tense, and fun book!

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Couldn't put this books down! BA Paris did not disappoint! I love a good psychological thriller, and this one kept me guessing all the way through. Something was just "off" enough with each character that the reader isn't quite sure who to trust - in the end however, the reader will be shocked at the turn of events!
Thank you for the advanced copy - I can't wait to read the next book by this author!!!

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I didn’t enjoy this as much as I wanted to.
It was super slow and because of this, I had trouble finishing.
I did enjoy the twists and turns which saved the book for me.

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This book was a little too cookie cutter for me at first, and then wham— bring on the plot twist. This book was a little too cookie cutter for me at first, and then wham— bring on the plot twist.

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I think I've only read one other book by him, but definitely going to have to put every book of his on my TBR pile.

This is the story of a husband and wife who come home to find their friend basically living in their house saying that she has left her husband because he has a child by another woman. They totally understand and let her stay there for a few days which turns into many weeks.

The twists and turns in this book are just crazy, ridiculous, awesome. Finding out what happened to poor 17-year-old Charlie, who gets murdered, who did it, a big explosion and Secret baby. All these things wrapped up at the very end of the book in a neat little bow. I wasn't satisfied with who was the actual murderer but it makes sense when it comes to obsession and saving one's own ass.

I wasn't truly I'm planning on reading this book in one day, I have already met my goal for the year and didn't want to go too crazy. But once I got a few chapters in, there was no way I was going to go to sleep before I finished this book

Thank you to netgalley for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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B.A. Paris never fails to deliver a bingeable, quick read! I was immediately sucked into this story, but goodness did this book have some irritating characters. I wanted to shake them all at one point or another! I felt like this book was on the cusp of being a really good book BUT I think the wrap up is going to tip it one way or the other for many readers. Unfortunately, it didn't work out for me. Not to be dramatic, but I kind of felt insulted with the closure we received and how we received it. Certainly not my favorite BA Paris, but not my least favorite either. I do think this ending will be quite divisive and I'm excited to discuss with others who read the book.

Thank you St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for my ARC!

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I will admit that this book kept me tethered. More out of curiosity, as to where it was headed, than that it was thrilling. The story line didn't really make too much sense………old friends, new friends, deaths, secrets and more secrets. Highly unlikeable characters, The epilogue is where it all comes together. Too much, too little, too late, to coin a well known song? Perhaps. At least there was closure. You decide. Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. #NetGalley, #StMartin’sPress, #TheGuest.

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This was domestic thriller with quite a few hateable characters. I was confused what the real point of this story. An annoying house guest? Okay. A husband recovering from seeing something tragic? Umm sure? Kind of a snooze fest. • Oh but then theres dead people. A few dead people. Gasp! Still struggling with the pace. And then BAM. A jaw dropping epilogue. Totally made up for the slow pacing.

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🌟🌟🌟🌟 "The Guest" by B. A. Paris is a gripping psychological thriller that unfolds secrets in a suspenseful story. Iris and Gabriel return from a vacation to find their friend Laure taking over their lives, revealing tangled relationships and hidden pasts. The atmosphere is thick with suspense as the plot navigates through Laure’s unpredictable behavior and the impact it has on Iris and Gabriel’s lives. The book's strength lies in the tension Paris creates, exploring friendship, betrayal, and the consequences of buried truths. B. A. Paris once again proves her prowess in crafting gripping tales that keep readers on the edge of their seats. 📚🔍 #BookReview #TheGuest #PsychologicalThriller #SuspensefulReads

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I was strangely addicted to this once I started, and it didn’t take me long to finish. It’s a quick read with secrets and lies that keep you coming back for more. It did get a bit slow burn in the middle, but there’s enough mystery going on to keep the reader invested. I wasn’t sure who to suspect in the end, but I was definitely surprised with how things turned out. It’s an epilogue you won’t forget. The ending packed a punch, which I always love. Paris continues to be a thriller author to remember.

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Unfortunately this book was not for me. I was intrigued at the beginning, when Iris and Gabriel come home early from vacation only to find their broken-hearted friend staying in their home to work through martial problems she’s having with her husband but she’s sleeping in their bed and wearing Iris’ clothes. I quickly got annoyed with Laure’s behavior and it’s not even my clothes and home!

I found this so slowly paced but not in a good way and the characters I could not relate to. I really had to push through this book! The epilogue helped my rating.

Thank you to St Martin's Press, Netgalley and author B.A. Paris for the early release copy in exchange for my honest review.

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I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Guest by B.A Paris. There are multiple characters who are each going through personal struggles. There's a little bit of everything in this book from the past & present to drama with relationships & then suspense when a murder arises. I look forward to more books by this author.

*Thanks to NetGalley, the author, & the publisher for the ARC*

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Probably last review for 2023. But what a way to end a reading year with The Guest. To say my jaw hit the floor is a complete understatement. B A Paris knocked it out of the park for me. Book coma for me..

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I give this book a solid three stars. 4 coincidental deaths. The story doesn’t unfold until the epilogue. Easy to read.

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As a bit of an introvert, I found this domestic thriller to be instantly relatable- how do tensions and drama escalate with a friend overstays their welcome?

Iris and Gabriel have hit a rough patch, which is certainly not made better by an unexpected guest in their home. Laure not only turns their world upside with bombshell news, but also makes herself a bit too comfortable as tension and unanswered questions begin to build. As Iris and Gabriel also become close with the new neighbors, it becomes clear that everyone has secrets to hide.

Overall, I enjoyed this book. It’s highly readable and goes by quickly. The author sprinkles in enough small twists and turns to keep the reader engaged in the mystery, and I found myself wanting to know what happens next throughout the entire book. Unfortunately, the end did fall a little flat for me. Although I think the ending was intended to be a pretty jaw-dropping twist, it felt a bit inevitable. Without spoilers, all I can say is that there were several character actions throughout that couldn’t have been explained by any other ending. However, the ride to the ending was enjoyable, and I would recommend it to others. Thank you to the author and to NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this book!

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This was an interesting novel, definitely elements of suspense / thriller, but more a twisted domestic tale. Overall kept my interest but I didn't really feel connected to any of the main characters and in fact found them all fairly annoying

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This was my first BA Paris and I don’t know if it was a great representation. It felt more like a drama than a domestic psychological thriller: it was fine but took me awhile to get into what was going on.

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Twisty Psychological Thriller about three main character couples, had a hard time getting into this book. Begining of the book seems dawn out a little to get to know the characters . Usually a fan of B.A. Paris but had a hard time getting into this book.

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This is the first book by this author I've read, and based on it, I will certainly read more.

Iris and Gabriel are going through a rocky spot in their marriage. The tension between them isn't helped when they return home from a vacation and find their friend Laure has left her husband Pierre and moved into their house. Laure is constantly underfoot and knows no boundaries, and as her stay doesn't seem to be ending any time soon, both fragile marriages are put to the test. Iris turns to her new neighbors for emotional support, but they, too, have a guest in the form of a mysterious gardener whose secrets Iris and Gabriel try to unravel. The tension continues to mount as the couple's lives become more intertwined.

Although not particularly fast-paced, this is an interesting story with secrets abounding. There are twists, but mostly, this is about the delicate nature of relationships. There are deaths, some of which I didn't find especially plausible. Overall, I found this to be a satisfying psychological thriller. 3.5/5 stars.

Thank you, NetGalley and St. Martin's Press, for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review. The publication date is February 20, 2024.

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