Really enjoyable read.
The characters were written so well i became frustrated with several of them, some of there choices left me speechless.
An engrossing mystery/thriller full of twists and turns and i certainly didn't see the ending coming.
My thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my copy.

"The Family Guest" was an absolutely gripping read. The prologue hooked my attention and I didn't set this book down once, start to finish it was unputdownable.

The author crafted a captivating plot with twists and turns that I didn't see coming. I had theories and was actively collecting all the red flags from my list of sketchy characters but I definitely didn't guess that ending, just wow.

Another thing I really enjoyed was how well-developed the characters were, their interactions felt authentic.

This story is told from multiple POVs and I have found that I really love this format, especially in the Thriller genre.

I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading twisty domestic thrillers.

Thank you Nelle Lamarr, Net Galley and Bookouture for providing me with an ARC of this book!

The story flowed well and the characters were well developed. I recommend this book and look forward to more from this author.


****Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an ARC in exchange for my honest review****

This is an engrossing page turner with striking imagery and breakneck twists. The author has a crisp writing style which guides readers through this layered and innovative thriller. It was a treat to read.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

this thriller, which is a duo-perspective novel, follows a foreign exchange student and her stay at her exchange families house, however, as the plot thickens, something about her just isn’t right!

initially, i didn’t really think that i’d love this thriller as much as i now do considering the fact that i’m not a huge fan of duo-perspectives as i always seem to prefer one and simply skim through the other, however, that just wasn’t the case here! both perspectives were equally as enthralling and it kept me turning pages until 3 in the morning, unaware of how much time had truly passed! also, the characters are really well-written which is obviously a positive because who wants to read a novel with unbearable characters?? certainly not me! luckily, i absolutely loved paige and will in this thriller as their relationship was just so precious :,)).

also, i absolutely loved the ending!! i truly never saw it coming yet it just made so much sense in the end. i also ESPECIALLY loved the final sentence as it’s such a minuscule detail -one most wouldn’t really pick up on or think twice about- yet it foreshadowed SO MUCH about the sketchy foreign exchange student?!!!

needless to say this thriller was a perfect 5 stars and thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for the arc in exchange for an honest review!

This talented author has written a cannot put down novel. A real page turner. Secrets and red herrings kept me guessing. A foreign exchange student brings chaos into an American family. The realistic characters keep the story moving quickly. Be prepared for a surprise ending. I liked this book. I look forward to more intrigue by this author. Thanks to Netgalley for the book.

The Family Guest by Nelle Lamarr follows a family hosting an exchange student from England in a duo perspective. For Natalie, Tanya is like a daughter- someone she feels she can connect with. For Paige, Tanya is a nuisance- someone who isn't who they say to be.

This very well may be one of my favorite thriller/mysteries I've read so far this year. From the first few chapters I was captivated, continuously turning the pages to read more- to keep finding out what happens next. I really enjoyed the plot, it was fast paced and easy to follow.

I loved Paige and her little brother Will and their mission to uncover the truth. "Where there's a Will there's a way". Tanya was clearly meant to be seen as a suspicious person from the beginning and it played out perfectly, I hated her with a passion throughout the whole book.

I have to say I actually loved the ending, although it does leave you on a cliffhanger- it was the final twist that I wasn't expecting. It keeps me wanting to know more, which shows just how captivating this read really is.

I definitely recommend reading this if you're in the mood for a good suspenseful novel. Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for providing me with the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Couldn't turn the pages fast enough!!!
The build up to the big ending was a great family drama read. I had an idea of what was going on...but boom!! nope I was so wrong..
You might just love this book if you love being surprised at the final twist in a book. Bravo to the author.

Thanks to the author, the publisher and NetGalley for an early release of this book.