A review by jamonicatierra
The Last House Guest by Megan Miranda

mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5

I liked the setting of the story and that it was set in a seaside community; I find these locations are great settings for mysteries and thrillers. Speaking of settings, this book does flip back and forth between timelines: leading up to/ when one of the characters (Sadie) died, and after the character’s death, but I didn’t mind the timeline switches. I also liked the pacing of the book. I found some scenes to be suspenseful when it came to suspicious things that were happening in/around the rental homes where the main character Avery worked even at times some characters seemed suspicious too. This is a good book, I only wished the mystery/ big reveal was a bit more enthralling since for me it’s not that memorable. Overall The Last House Guest is a well paced, mysterious and enjoyable read.
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