A review by kellyreadingbooks
The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf

dark emotional tense medium-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? Yes

3.5

I really enjoyed this one! Especially since it was a multi-timeline thriller, and though I tend to only like two POV's, I did really enjoy all 4 and found it easy to understand via audiobook! I really liked the writing and the atmosphere. The downfall for me is this was a little too formulaic and I found myself seeing through all the twists. I was actually waiting for one more twist at the end that never came. 
We are just going to leave Jackson in the tool shed and not use that as a fun plot device?

I think this was more of a character study thriller than a plot heavy thriller but I enjoyed the ride for sure!!
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