The Perfect Guests by Emma Rous

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 4 out of 5 stars


Thank you to Netgalley and to  Berkley Books for allowing me to read an advanced copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.


This past year has been so hard on all of us and I have to admit that there have been times when I have had a hard time concentrating on reading physical books (Audio books have been easier  for me for some reason!) but this book completely held my attention. It seems that I have been coming across a lot of Agatha Christie style of books and this fits right in with that. The Perfect Guests also had a very gothic feel to me. It almost felt like a gothic book that I loved to read when I was  a teenager and I mean that as a compliment.


In 1988 orphaned teen Beth gets a chance to live with the wealthy Averells family at the beautiful Raven Hall.  The Mano is beautiful and grand but also kind of creepy and then there is the Averells daughter Nina  who needs a friend. Beth seems like the perfect choice. Beth has been lonely for so long and she wants to be part of a family and to have a friend but things are not as they first seem.


In 2019  Sadie is a struggling actress who can't seem to scrape together enough money to pay this month’s rent. When she lands a gig that pays more than she could have hoped for she jumps at the chance to take it.. The gig seems easy,  pretend to be a guest at a murder mystery party at  Raven Hall.


As we jump back and for from 1988 to 2019 the story interconnects and unfolds slowly. I was excited to find out what would happen. Though there are a few weak parts this was a really good book. It is most certainly a really fun read.


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