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The Mystery Guest
by Nita Prose
Cozy mysteries aren’t really my thing but once again Molly the maid stole my heart and convinced me otherwise.
This story takes off where The Maid ends, but you can definitely read this as a stand-alone because the author included just enough of a recap that it didn’t feel repetitive.
There’s another murder at the Regency Grand hotel, and Molly is once again at the center of it all. We get to go along with Molly while she outsmarts and outwits everyone (again), and we also get to explore her childhood. Told in past and present timelines we get to see Molly and Gran in ways we didn’t in The Maid.
This book had all of the charm from The Maid and it succeeded in hooking me from start to finish. This one was also a bit darker with some heavier/darker themes. Molly the maid is the sweetest misunderstood fictional character I have ever had the pleasure of getting to know. Molly's character development stands out, and I truly appreciated this book. Molly's and Gran's phrases, along with Molly's demeanor and distinctive personality made for an enjoyable read.
My only complaints is that I felt some parts dragged and the reveals were a bit predictable.
If you enjoy cozy mysteries with strong character development then this one, and The Maid, would be perfect for you.
Thank you NetGalley and Randomhouse Publishing Group - Ballantine for this ARC. This publishes on 11/28/23!
I also listened to this on audio and Lauren Ambrose did an impeccable job of bringing Molly to life (again!) Her performance as Molly the maid makes me love the character even more. Her narration is immersive, full of personality, emotionally resonant, and captivating. If you haven’t listened to Lauren’s narration and you loved The Maid then you MUST give this audiobook a shot!
Thank you Penguin Randomhouse Audio for this ALC!
This story takes off where The Maid ends, but you can definitely read this as a stand-alone because the author included just enough of a recap that it didn’t feel repetitive.
There’s another murder at the Regency Grand hotel, and Molly is once again at the center of it all. We get to go along with Molly while she outsmarts and outwits everyone (again), and we also get to explore her childhood. Told in past and present timelines we get to see Molly and Gran in ways we didn’t in The Maid.
This book had all of the charm from The Maid and it succeeded in hooking me from start to finish. This one was also a bit darker with some heavier/darker themes. Molly the maid is the sweetest misunderstood fictional character I have ever had the pleasure of getting to know. Molly's character development stands out, and I truly appreciated this book. Molly's and Gran's phrases, along with Molly's demeanor and distinctive personality made for an enjoyable read.
My only complaints is that I felt some parts dragged and the reveals were a bit predictable.
If you enjoy cozy mysteries with strong character development then this one, and The Maid, would be perfect for you.
Thank you NetGalley and Randomhouse Publishing Group - Ballantine for this ARC. This publishes on 11/28/23!
I also listened to this on audio and Lauren Ambrose did an impeccable job of bringing Molly to life (again!) Her performance as Molly the maid makes me love the character even more. Her narration is immersive, full of personality, emotionally resonant, and captivating. If you haven’t listened to Lauren’s narration and you loved The Maid then you MUST give this audiobook a shot!
Thank you Penguin Randomhouse Audio for this ALC!