The Last House Guest: A Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick Paperback – April 21, 2020

This book was exciting and well written. The characters were well written and each character has their own story that came together in the end. The story has an exciting twist at the end.

The last House Guest was a great read. Suspense, mystery and rich people, what more can you ask for? Kept me coming back for more. Can't wait to read more from this author.

I read this book for work, but I got to choose it from a list of unassigned books. I chose it because, well, I'm a thriller reader. Avid to the core. I read and write in this genre.There are good and not-so-good things about The Last House Guest. I'll compact them into two lists to better explain them.The Good1. The plot moves quickly. I did not feel like I was stuck in a total quagmire, trying in vain to get out. The chapters are short enough and digestible for readers like me who have short attention spans. And, yeah, this is how a good thriller should be paced.2. There are some relate-able characters. Faith is a minor character who plays an important role and comes off as infinitely more likable than the narrator, Avery. Connor is also relatively likable and believable. But we do not get to see a lot of Connor or Faith, Avery's two former friends.3. The description of the scenery is vivid enough for me to get a clear idea of what fictional Littleport is supposed to look like. These passages are some of the best parts of the novel, in my opinion.On to the Not-So-Good Things1. Some of the language gets repetitive. I don't think I've ever seen "fulcrum" used as often in a novel.2. The language can get lofty. Even for an adult thriller novel, it comes off as excessive. I would suggest that the author tone down some of the word choices to make the book more accessible. Some readers might also find this to be a bit pretentious.3. What the hell is with the concluding chapter?! First off, Detective Collins' demise is not at all fulfilling. The showdown between Avery, Parker, and Collins just feels like a blip, not a climax. Then to have Avery reveal she has been investing all along, setting herself up to survive her split with the Lomans... It didn't feel right. It kind of made me dislike Avery even more. At no point in the novel did I feel sorry for her, but I had hoped that she would leave Littleport for good in the end.4. It's not that thrilling. The format feels repetitive. Avery goes somewhere she shouldn't. Avery hears odd noise. Avery sees shadowy figure. Lather, rinse, repeat.I'm divided on how I feel about this novel. Parts of it are really good, and parts of it are just... bland. I don't know. Maybe it caters better to a younger audience. But, if it is trying to do that, the elevated lexicon gets in the way.

A really fun book, a really good read, a lot of mystery saved up, and twists and turns at the end, my wife and I both really enjoyed this.

A long wait to read this one! It was worth the wait and I cannot wait to read another one of her books.

In The Last House Guest, Megan Miranda crafts a gripping mystery set in the divided coastal town of Littleport, Maine. The story follows Avery Greer, whose summer friendship with wealthy visitor Sadie Loman turns tragic when Sadie is found dead under suspicious circumstances. While the police declare it a suicide, Avery is left grappling with grief and mounting suspicion from the community, where tensions between year-round residents and summer guests run high.As Avery confronts the aftermath of Sadie's death, she feels the weight of blame from those around her, including a local detective and Sadie's brother, Parker. Determined to clear her name and uncover the truth, Avery delves into her friend’s life, navigating a tangled web of relationships and hidden secrets. With the stakes rising and trust eroding, she realizes that someone knows more than they are letting on.Miranda's novel is filled with dizzying plot twists and unexpected revelations that keep readers on the edge of their seats. The Last House Guest is a smart, atmospheric read that not only captivates but also explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the lengths one will go to seek justice. With a strong female protagonist at its center, this thriller is sure to engage readers looking for a suspenseful and thought-provoking tale.

I was nervous when I first started reading THE LAST HOUSE GUEST by Megan Miranda because I just could not get into to it. I truly thought this was going to be the first Reese’s Book Club pick that I did not enjoy. Then suddenly a third of the way through the book I was hooked on this twisty turny thriller!I really enjoy mysteries and thrillers that the plots are told over different spans of times. In THE LAST HOUSE GUEST it flip flops between present day and the past summer as Avery Greer tries to figure out how her best friend is murdered while everyone else believes it is a self-inflicted crime. I loved the setting of this book - Littleport, Maine, which is a small vacation town for the wealthy, but has year-round local residents.THE LAST HOUSE GUEST was an interesting and fun mystery that kept me guessing! Megan Miranda pays a lot of attention to small details and they were fun to pick out a long the way as I read. I especially loved the ending with its small twist of a surprise! I will definitely read a book by her again!Follow me on instagram: @niftyreads!

Loved the book, just dissatisfied with the ending??? I was also confused with all the twists and turns happening so fast at the end too.