41 pages 1 hour read

Megan Miranda

The Last House Guest

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

In Megan Miranda’s The Last House Guest, Avery Greer navigates the complex aftermath of her best friend Sadie Loman’s death in a small seaside town in Maine. As Avery investigates the circumstances surrounding Sadie's apparent suicide, she uncovers secrets involving the wealthy Loman family, deceit, and her own past, challenging the town's veneer of innocence while confronting class divisions and hidden truths. The content includes discussions of suicide and suicidal thoughts.

Reviews & Readership

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The Last House Guest by Megan Miranda is praised for its gripping, fast-paced plot and atmospheric setting. Reviewers appreciated the complex characters and twisty narrative. However, some criticized the predictability of certain plot points and the pacing in the middle sections. Overall, it's a compelling summer thriller that keeps readers engaged.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Last House Guest?

A reader who enjoys The Last House Guest by Megan Miranda likely appreciates mystery and suspense novels. Fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Paula Hawkins' The Girl on the Train will be captivated by this gripping, twist-filled narrative centered around dark secrets and small-town intrigue.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction

Mystery / Crime Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction

Themes

Natural World: Appearance & Reality

Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice

Values/Ideas: Truth & Lies