The Guests
Margot Hunt
Reader Reviews
5.0
1 rating
Carina P.
Mar 14, 2026
What a fantastic read! I thoroughly enjoyed this one and loved having a couple of WTF and OMG moments.
"The Guests" by Margot Hunt is a gripping and suspenseful novel that explores the dynamics of a family forced to shelter strangers during a devastating Cat 5 hurricane.
The story revolves around the Davies family, who, in an act of kindness, opens their doors to 3 strangers seeking refuge from the impending hurricane. Initially, the atmosphere is filled with hope and camaraderie as the characters bond over their shared vulnerability. However, as the storm intensifies, so does the underlying tension within the house.
Margot's descriptive prose is evocative, vividly describing the hurricane's destructive force and the way it affects the characters. Her writing allows readers to feel the mounting fear and uncertainty that accompanies a natural disaster of this magnitude.
Margot's ability to create a palpable sense of impending doom adds to the overall intensity of the story. I was very anxious while reading this book but that's what made it seem realistic and such a remarkable story!
"The Guests" will keep readers engaged from start to finish, with its well-crafted plot, complex characters, and atmospheric setting. Prepare to be swept away in this tale of secrets, danger, and the fight for survival.
"The Guests" by Margot Hunt is a gripping and suspenseful novel that explores the dynamics of a family forced to shelter strangers during a devastating Cat 5 hurricane.
The story revolves around the Davies family, who, in an act of kindness, opens their doors to 3 strangers seeking refuge from the impending hurricane. Initially, the atmosphere is filled with hope and camaraderie as the characters bond over their shared vulnerability. However, as the storm intensifies, so does the underlying tension within the house.
Margot's descriptive prose is evocative, vividly describing the hurricane's destructive force and the way it affects the characters. Her writing allows readers to feel the mounting fear and uncertainty that accompanies a natural disaster of this magnitude.
Margot's ability to create a palpable sense of impending doom adds to the overall intensity of the story. I was very anxious while reading this book but that's what made it seem realistic and such a remarkable story!
"The Guests" will keep readers engaged from start to finish, with its well-crafted plot, complex characters, and atmospheric setting. Prepare to be swept away in this tale of secrets, danger, and the fight for survival.