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The Guests
The Guests | Nikki Smith
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WELCOME TO PARADISE!
Or so the staff say as they greet the Hamiltons on the pristine shores of the idyllic Maldives resort.
And it starts off that way: snorkelling in the serene blue sea, champagne picnics on powder-white sand, and moonlit walks under the stars.
But lies lurk beneath the luxury, because each of the guests has a secret… and they're not the only ones.
Months later, a grisly discovery is made.
Whatever happened to the Hamiltons? And how did their once-in-a-lifetime trip turn into the holiday from hell?
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twinkletoes74
The Guests | Nikki Smith
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Mehso-so

Welcome to paradise !
Or so the staff say as they greet the Hamiltons on the pristine shores of the idyllic Maldives resort.
But lies lurk beneath the luxury because each of the guests has a secret...
Whatever happened to the Hamiltons ? And how did their once-in-a-lifetime trip turn into the holiday from hell?

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kezzlou85
The Guests | Nikki Smith
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Pickpick

Everyone has a secret and has been lying. This was an interesting read and the plot drew me in. There's a lot going on and at times it came across as a little rushed. The ending was not quite how I wanted it to end but I think for the concept of the book it worked really well. There is no one overly likeable in this at all. Every person has their own issues and by the end you're not sure who or how you want it to end. #Netgalley 3*

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OutsmartYourShelf
The Guests | Nikki Smith
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Pickpick

The Hamilton family (Zach, Cara, & teenage daughter Alexa) arrive at the Asana Fushi resort in the Maldives for a luxury holiday. The resort prides itself on being luxurious yet environmentally friendly, & Skye Elliott, a 'Green Influencer' is also there to provide an in-depth review. Add in a professional rival of Zach's & the stage is set. Beneath the gilded exterior, everyone has their secrets & some might kill to keep them hidden.

OutsmartYourShelf I thought this was quite an absorbing thriller with a small cast of characters. The strong points included the plot having lots of different strands & no-one seems to be quite who they say they are. Nor are they very likeable & it made it a tense read. I also really liked the eye-catching cover. 6mo
OutsmartYourShelf Weak points though were that the characters were rather stereotypical (i.e. moody teenage daughter, menopausal mum, etc) & I think the ending let it down a little for me as it was too open-ended. Overall it was very readable & kept my attention well but the character tropes & ending mean that I rate this one 3.5🌟& it just sneaks in as a 'Pick'.

My thanks to #NetGalley & publishers, Penguin, for the opportunity to read an ARC.

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DieAReader 🥳Awesome! 6mo
dabbe There was a tv adaptation of this book in 1981, and Jane Seymour played Cathy. She was absolutely magnificent. 6mo
OutsmartYourShelf @dabbe Is this comment on the wrong post? 6mo
dabbe @OutsmartYourShelf It totally is! My phone kept glitching in and out when I was trying to post this. Thanks for catching it and for the laugh! 😂 6mo
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