Reviews tagging 'Infidelity'

The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose

6 reviews

kristinj1's review

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted mysterious reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

I liked revisiting characters I got to know in this author's first book. It was interesting to see how the main character, Molly, had evolved herself between the two books. I don't feel like I got as much of her unique perspective this time, but that may be because she is learning to accept herself more for who she is, and sees her own unique strengths.

I felt like the more flushed out storyline about her family was interesting enough to be worthy of inclusion, and the author actually did a good job of wrapping up a storyline that we got a taste of in the first book, the one about how the doorman is actually related to her in some way. I thought maybe he just loved her grandmother, but it makes sense to find out that he is actually her grandfather.

I think I would probably read a third book from this author, and that would maybe be the end of my interest? I'm not sure, I feel like there could be a little bit more of a formula that would start to emerge with a book 3.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Murder, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Infidelity, Death, and Grief

avidreaderandgeekgirl's review against another edition

mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

   Molly the Maid is back, and she is solving another mystery at the Regency Grand.
   I enjoyed the journey though most of the twists were predictable. The book is a great mix of sad & light-hearted.
   Molly can be unlikable at times, but it is understandable how rigid she is since she is neurodivergent, though her neurodivergence seems extreme at times. As someone on the spectrum and who knows others on it, I find it easier to handle as a reader than others might.
   I liked the ending before the prologue as well as the prologue and I hope she does consider the changes the detective suggested. Detective Stark is much more likable in this book. I feel she could be a good friend to Molly in the rest of the series.
 
 Narrator Rating: 3.5 stars
  Like I said about the prior book, the narrator has a whiny, pouty, and annoying tone at times. It feels almost as if she might be trying to make Molly unlikable.

Elemental Levels:  Fluff-3/5   Heartfelt-5/5  Love aka Romance-0.5/5   Mystery-4/5     Predictability-4/5  Spice-NA    Suspense-1/5    Tear- 2.5/5  Thrill-0/5  Humor-1.5/5 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Ableism

Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Child abuse, Death of parent, Infidelity, Abandonment, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcoholism, Sexual assault, Addiction, and Stalking

Minor: Alcohol, Pregnancy, and Rape

fkshg8465's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

As adorable as the first one and a door left open for the possibility of a third to follow. I’ll always root for Molly. I feel like she’s one of those characters that deserve the best of karma.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Grief, Addiction, Ableism, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Classism, Drug abuse, Sexual harassment, Death of parent, Infidelity, Emotional abuse, Bullying, and Murder

kimveach's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I'm so happy to spend time with Molly the Maid again.  The dual timeline allowed us to spend more time with Molly as a child and her grandmother.  Similar to Alexander McCall Smith, it's not the mystery that is important.  It's Molly's (neurodivergent) voice.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Grief, Classism, Addiction, Drug abuse, Death, Bullying, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Gun violence, Misogyny, Abandonment, Murder, Outing, and Rape

annoyedhumanoid's review against another edition

hopeful mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

so slow paced. i didn't mind the timeline alternating between past and present, but maybe if there was actually anything happening in the present for the first half of the book it wouldn't have felt like a slog. i liked that this installment was more explicit about Molly being neurodivergent, rather than like "oh she's just a little quirky"; the representation was nice. other than that, i don't really see what the point was. i feel like we could have left things at the first book. it was weird that

Juan Manuel was absent the entire time, what was that for? i thought it was leading up to a reveal that he was evil. it felt like the author regretted making the two a couple at the end of the last book and dealt with it by just shipping him off to Mexico

. unfortunately i didn't get much out of this book

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexual harassment, and Murder

Moderate: Ableism, Classism, Infidelity, Violence, Addiction, Alcohol, Sexual violence, Murder, and Alcoholism

Minor: Drug abuse, Grief, Pregnancy, Death of parent, Cursing, and Drug use

torturedreadersdept's review

funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abandonment, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Addiction, Classism, Misogyny, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Gaslighting, Murder, and Pregnancy