The House Guests

by Emilie Richards

[Quirky Cat]

Mystery and women's fiction meet in the middle for Emilie Richards' latest novel, The House Guests.

Cassie Costas is reeling from the loss of her husband. It was so sudden, and she's had no time to process. To make matters more complicated, her stepdaughter is struggling right alongside her, and it's taking a toll on their relationship.

That's not all it's doing, as Savannah rebels against everything, from the move to her stepmom and everything in between. Her actions result in two others losing their home, which Cassie feels compelled to rectify. Only, things don't go quite as planned.

The House Guests is a thrilling and emotionally compelling read - one that has multiple layers and so many mysteries to unravel. It's a lot to take in and will keep you thoroughly invested right up to the end.

The story is about two single mothers and their teenage children. All of them have secrets. Secrets they're hiding, and secrets they're trying to uncover. It's a rough and fascinating balance, one that should have plenty of appeal for a broader audience.

Personally, I found myself intrigued by the mysteries that Cassie was delving into. First, the one revolving around her husband. And second, the one revolving around the woman she just took in. It was fun trying to predict what was actually going on.

This story flowed smoothly from one plot arc to the next, leaving me captivated right up through to the final pages. It's one of those novels that you can really sink your teeth into, which I can't get enough of!

Thanks to MIRA and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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