The Spare Room
Ratings12
Average rating3.2
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Ratings12
Average rating3.2
Staying with a friend and her husband is sexier—and deadlier—than anyone could have imagined, in this “delightfully salacious” (Shondaland) domestic suspense novel from the New York Times bestselling author of the Reese’s Book Club pick We Were Never Here. “A fresh and sexy ride, perfect for reading poolside.”—People (Best New Book) “Sexy, atmospheric, deliciously creepy, and ingeniously plotted: the best kind of up-all-night page-turner.”—Lucy Foley, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Apartment and The Guest List A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Elle, PopSugar, Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, CrimeReads Kelly’s new life in Philadelphia has turned into a nightmare: She’s friendless and jobless, and the lockdown has her trapped in a tiny apartment with the man she gave up everything for, who’s just called off their wedding. The only bright spot is her newly rekindled friendship with her childhood friend Sabrina—now a glamorous bestselling author with a handsome, high-powered husband. When Sabrina and Nathan offer Kelly an escape hatch, volunteering the spare room of their remote Virginia mansion, she jumps at the chance to run away from her old life. There, Kelly secretly finds herself falling for both her enchanting hosts—until one night, a wild and unexpected threesome leads the couple to open their marriage for her. At first, Kelly loves being part of this risqué new world. But when she discovers that the last woman they invited into their marriage is missing, she starts to wonder if they could be dangerous . . . and if she might be next. Packed with Andrea Bartz’s signature tension, twists, and toxic relationships, The Spare Room marks an edgy, boundary-pushing new direction from the “master of the ‘feminist thriller’” (Los Angeles Times).
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Thrilling, fast paced and unexpected. I didn’t expect to devour this book as fast as I did!
I actually didn't think this was as bas as everyone else! It was interesting. I thought the main character had a few too many internal spirals that became boring and far too long. Being in her head was annoying after a certain point but overall an interesting read.
While there were definitely times I was rolling my eyes, if you sit back and accept the premise (broken engagement, offer of a spare room, threesome, pandemic setting), you'll have a good time with this one. I like Andrea Bartz as a writer and enjoyed a previous book more, but this one was tense, sexy, and got me thinking. Its risque plot won't be for everyone but I like a writer that takes chances and goes to places others might not, so it's a four star for me.
Finished this one in days, and it probably ranks as a second favorite of all the Andrea Bartz novels I've read (following We Were Never Here). Got through this quick as I enjoyed the narrator, her voice and her insecurities and the story line and setting were very interesting. I loved the unusual element of a “throuple” relationship.
The narrator, Kelly Doyle's relationship with fiance / ex-fiance Mike is on the rocks. Their small apartment in Philadelphia starts to feel more and more cramped as they are in the middle of COVID lock down. When childhood acquaintance turned successful author influencer Sabrina Lamont invites her to stay with her and her husband Nathan in their mansion called Tanglewood Estates, Kelly jumps at this opportunity to get some space from Mike and meet her author girl crush. Kelly quickly falls for both Sabrina and Nathan, and realizes the feeling is mutual. Everything is going dreamily well until she discovers some disturbing secrets about the last girl in her position, and is left wondering what happened to her...
A solid 4 for the twists and turns. Thank you Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
