A review by tysbooks
The Christmas Guest by Peter Swanson

dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This was the type of vibe I was looking for and I'm happy it delivered. It was a quick paced mystery that also gave cold wintery vibes. I liked how half of the story was told in journal entries because they came from the main character of Ashley who I thought was interesting and entertaining. I wasn't necessarily shocked or surprised by the secrets in this story but I did like the reasons behind all the secrets which kept me intrigued. While I don't think this will be a very memorable story it was a good one to pick up during this time of year!