The Other Guest: A gripping thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author of The Whispers

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Laila thinks she knows the truth of what happened. But in telling Em what she’s seen, she stands to lose everything she holds dear. The title and the cover were both which caught me and the thriller categorisation too, of course. Unfortunately, I was let down by all of them. Laila and James are on holiday in Greece, their relationship is in need of some attention but unfortunately Laila seems to be more interested in watching other guests. Sitting by the pool her eyes are constantly watching the interactions of a family, so much in fact that when one of the family ends up dead she has information that would help the police investigation. Any issues with the book list you are seeing? Or is there an author or series we don’t have? Let me know!

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I received a gifted copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review as part of the tour hosted by Random Things Tours. Pure, thrilling escapism. Whip-smart twists make this summer sizzler impossible to put down. The Other Guest is unforgettable’ Chris Whitaker

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The book centres around a 5 star resort in Greece where a teenager is found dead in the swimming pool. But when one of the teenage boys is found dead in the pool, their lives are completely blown apart. Was Laila involved? Was James involved? Were the family involved? Or was it someone else entirely? No one can be trusted and secrets begin to unravel.

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Set in a Greek luxurious resort The Other Guest tells the story of Laila and James who go on holiday to rekindle their relationship and relax after the strain of the IVF treatment that they had been undergoing. People-watcher Laila sees something when, partway through the holiday, tragedy strikes and it is unclear who is responsible. I am not the biggest fan of whodunit's (mostly because the ones I read are not done well) however I did really get into this. Laila and her husband arrive for a week's holiday in Greece in desperate need of a reset. Laila, who has gone through multiple rounds of IVF with no result is using this trip to heal her relationship with her husband James who in turn is hiding a deep trauma. This holiday that is supposed to be a fresh start for them turns out to be the worst decision they made as a murder takes place and questions everything Laila has ever know.

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I have to say I was pretty excited for this book and was reading it in pretty much the perfect setting but it just missed something for me hence why I’ve gone for the 4 rather than 5 stars. A great storyline and characters that intrigue you but I think I was expecting a bit more of a busier book if that makes sense. It’s set in an ultra luxury hotel but it was as if the characters mentioned and the staff were the only people staying at the resort whereas my nosy nature wanted to know more about more people and maybe have more potential suspects… To say it's categorised as a thriller, I didn't find it very thrilling - excuse the pun. It's a bit mysterious maybe but honestly, all that build up for, in my opinion, not a fantastic ending. I was really waiting for some big plot twist or a seriously dramatic turn of events. Sadly, it never came.

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I think this would be a perfect holiday read - especially considering the content - but also because it’s super easy to read and provides a good distraction from reality. Did I find myself completely blown away? No, but I think I would feel very overwhelmed if every book I read blew my mind and sometimes I crave an uncomplicated well-written story that just flows, which The Other Guest is. Initially gripped, I had high hopes for this book, unfortunately, after the main event (which happened very early in the story), not a lot happened and sadly I found the ending quite disappointing. I listened to the full-cast audiobook read by Imogen Church, Kristin Atherton, Louis Hill, and Roy McMillan. Heidi graduated from Bournemouth University in 1997 with a BA (Hons) in Retail Management, and then enjoyed a career in Marketing before leaving in 2012 to focus on both bringing up her family and writing. It started off great. Leila and her husband are on holiday after another failed IVF attempt and we also have Em and her family at the resort.

As Laila sits by the pool she finds herself inexplicably drawn to the other family staying in their resort. When Erin and Will start having couples therapy, they hope it will fix the rift that has appeared out of nowhere in their marriage. This is my second experience of Heidi Perks' work, having previously read and enjoyed "The Whispers". Unfortunately, "The Other Guest" was not as much to my liking. Although this appears to be positioned as a mystery thriller, I would say that it is actually far more akin to a family drama for the most part. The blurb and name seemed interesting but it’s a little misleading as it doesn’t quite fit in with the storyline. It’s described as thriller but it really didn’t live up to that. There are no real twists or turns. No build up or suspense. I found it dull and it never really got going. The characters for me werent likeable in any way with Laila being a little irritating. Story was a real slow burn and dragged out with an ending that was just meh. Not a favourite I’m afraid.

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The way Heidi has written and described the venue really makes you feel like you are on holiday with the characters, especially as Laila (like me) is a people watcher! Heidi Perks was born in 1973. She lives by the sea in Bournemouth with her husband and two children. I found the plot never really moved anywhere, the characters were unlikeable and overall, a lot of loose ends, plus a fall-flat ending. Laila thinks she knows the truth of what happened. But in telling Em what she's seen, she stands to lose everything she holds dear.

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We all go on holiday a people watch don't We? This is that and much more. . Seriously couldn't put this one down. ..