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The Guest by Nikki Smith

The resort of their dreams.

A destination to die for...

WELCOME TO PARADISE!

Enjoying a holiday at the luxurious Asana Fushi Resort sounds like a great idea! But for the Hamilton family, this dream holiday soon turns into the trip from hell.

The story begins with the Hamilton family arriving at the Asana Fushi Resort in the Maldives to enjoy their holiday. As the story progresses, you’ll see how secrets can destroy lives and how lies can create even more discomfort in relationships.

Initially, you might feel that the story is a little slow, but gradually, it picks up the pace and becomes more interesting.

I liked the fact that the chapters are short, which makes the book easy to read. You get a taste of romance, deception, betrayal, and suspense throughout the story.

Amazing storyline!

However, I didn’t really like the ending. I feel it could have been much more suspenseful and thrilling. The book also felt a little lengthy at times. If it had wrapped up a little earlier, the ending might have had a stronger impact.

My Rating: 6.5/10

The curse of being a woman in a patriarchal society.
It’s not just men s accusing finger pointing you marium; it is the society.

Reminded me of “ The God of Small Things “ how the society is fabricated against women.

A remarkably concise yet compelling read, easily finished in a single sitting and particularly approachable for new readers. Beneath its deceptively simple narrative lies a sharp political allegory that felt strikingly relevant to Nepali politics 💔and more broadly, to the recurring patterns of power and governance everywhere. Short, incisive, and profoundly thought-provoking.🫶🏻

I bought this teeny tiny e-reader last month. You can see the size comparison, a little bit larger than your debit card. Since getting this I’ve finished 3 books mostly thrillers and one light management book. Definitely, recommend it if you are an avid reader and want to further reduce your doom scrolling.

PS: I didn’t buy this in Nepal but my friend got it from the US.