The setting of this book is so fun - and I really loved to hate all the main characters!

While I wouldn't say I agree with it being a "locked room thriller", its definitely more of a domestic thriller, it definitely had the vibes that a locked room thriller has.

I loved that all of our main characters were staying in a villa together and author Sandie Jones kept us guessing on who was trustworthy.

I think the first part of this book could have been 50-100 pages shorter, it felt very repetitive of just being in the main characters thoughts, and unfortunately that got boring quick!

The ending of this book unfortunately felt very rushed (also kind of random?) and the last two pages were supposed to offer some sort of reveal but just left me confused LOL.

Overall enjoyable but left something to be desired.

I feel "Guilty" writing this, but I feel readers could spend time reading a better book. Lots of repetition and forgettable characters leave you unsatisfied with this read.

3.5 stars. I enjoyed this book overall, but the major plot twist and ending made the book feel a bit meh, in my opinion.

I felt that the story did not need to be stretched so far. I usually enjoy Sandie Jones’ books, this just was not my favorite.

Thought this one would be right up my alley, but really it just confused me. I didn't like any of the characters, It took forever to set up the story. It was definitely a thrilling conclusion, but the set up was too long.

This book started a little rough for me. I find it confusing when a lot of characters are introduced at once. For this one we met 3 couples right away; 1 is getting married and the other 2 couples are great friends. I couldn't keep who was with who straight until halfway through the book, but I know that's a me thing!

The couples fly to Portugal for a wedding. No one seems to be a fan of the future wife (the brother of the soon to husband is here and sets off a cheating rumor). Is she crazy? Is she hiding something?

There is a lot of speculation of cheating in this one. Something just seems off in general. Sandie Jones does a FANTASTIC job of creating doubt in the reader's mind. Just when you think, ah this is what is happening you think, ehhh maybe not?

This becomes unputdownable halfway through. You need answers! Is the wedding going on?! Is the future wife cheating on her soon-to-be husband?! Is a child's paternity going to be questioned within the circle of friends?! Whaaaaaaat?!?

The ending was fast paced and in your face. That epilogue. That short, little epilogue and your mind is blown. Wow. It tied everything together and then I kicked myself, haha.

4 stars.  SOLID read, great thriller. I didn't anticipate the ending, but it was great and I'm left satisfied with how everything turned out!! You won't regret reading this one!

The Guilt Trip follows three couples as they take a trip together for a destination wedding. There are plenty of secrets among the couples and as these secrets are revealed it changes the dynamics of their relationships.

What I Liked: I liked that the author kept us guessing, because we didn’t always know who to believe. I also really enjoyed Ali’s character and her relationship with Will throughout the book.

What I Didn’t Like: I was honestly not a huge fan of the cliff hanger ending and I felt like there was still a lot of unresolved questions. I’m definitely one who prefers a lot more closure in books. I also felt like some parts were confusing, while others were very repetitive and drawn out.

Overall, this was a good read! Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an ARC of this book!

While I didn't enjoy The Guilt Trip as much as I have some of the author's previous books, I still found it to be a good read. I don't know that I would recommend this one, but I would definitely recommend the author. Looking forward to see what Sandie Jones comes with next.

This book had me on the edge of my seat! Sandie Jones did a fantastic job at keeping the twist until the very end. The Guilt Trip is a quick read with lots of who is doing what with whom. Definitely a must read!

Sandie Jones is turning into a favorite thriller author. I loved the setting, characters, mood and red herrings! Wow! What a page turner. I had no idea where it was going to go and I was shocked.

This is my favorite Sandie Jones book yet, so many secrets, so many lies, who knows what to believe! Rachel and Jack are married and good friends with Noah and Paige, who are also married. And, Noah and Rachel are best friends from college. And, both couples are invited to Will and Ali's destination wedding since Will is Jack's brother. Got all that so far? You believe what you are told and then you don't and then you do again. What a rollercoaster, what a ride!

This was a great thriller with lots of Twiddy. Thoroughly enjoyed. Great characters and can t wait to rave about it

The Guilt Trip is a weekend getaway to enjoy during your weekend getaway! Protagonist Rachel and her husband are joining her brother in law Will, his fiancée Ali, and mutual couple friends Noah and Paige at a gorgeous villa in Portugal for a destination wedding. Accusations fly and the group dynamic begins to change. Will Ali and Will make it down the aisle? The story simultaneously earns 5 stars for campy enjoyment and 3 stars for stereotypes and predictability (which honestly made it soap-opera-esque and therefore that much more enjoyable) - but the last second twist in the epilogue has me shaking my head. She got me! Thanks so much to #NetGalley for the opportunity to preview #TheGuiltTrip by Sandie Jones. I loved it and am already looking forward to her next release!

The description of this book drew me in...a wedding, beautiful location, murder. There was quite a bit going on in this book. Lots of unexpected surprises along the way. I wouldn't say this was a quick read for me, as I really had to focus to understand everything going on with the characters in the story. But, I did enjoy it and look forward to more books by Sandie Jones.

#NetGalley #TheGuiltTrip

Unfortunately, this one missed the mark for me. The dialogue seemed like it needed a little more editing and the drama came off as juvenile. I didn’t particularly care for any of the characters and found it repetitive.

I hear the author’s other books are good, so I’ll definitely give them a try!

This was fun brain candy. That is all. Lots of twists and turns. Who is having an affair with whom. Who is lying? Rachel is naive and rather dumb. Ali is ridiculous. Paige is a witch. Jack seems like a dud- don’t get the attraction. The ending definitely had me scratching my head.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.
3 stars

I DNF'd this book at about the 25% mark. I honestly couldn't stand any of the characters. I was just so frustrated with how everyone was acting that it wasn't worth my time to keep reading. Sorry, this was a dud for me.

The Guilt Trip by Sandie Jones is part drama, part mystery, and all remote, destination wedding. Who doesn't enjoy a story steeped in claustrophobia and atmospheric writing? I sure do, and this one doesn't disappoint.

This was a DNF for me, about halfway through. I just could not get invested in any of the characters. Every single one of them is wholly unlikable, and while that normally isn't an issue for me, there was nothing else in the story for me to hold on to to keep me reading. Eventually I started skimming pages, hoping to pick up somewhere that would spark my attention, but I never got there. I was so disinterested in the characters that it was hard to care if anything happened to them.

When I saw it was set in Portugal I was PSYCHED, hoping for vivid descriptions of the locations they visited. That was lacking also, and it felt like they could have been on the coast of Portugal, the coast of California, or the coast of Mars. Maybe one day I will go back and pick this up, finish the book and update my review, but sadly, this was not for me, at least not at this moment.

I enjoyed this one by Sandie Jones. I would give it a 4.5 stars out of 5. The story keep me on my toes. I would recommend this one

I was so disappointed in this latest book by Sandie Jones. I felt like I was reading a soap opera. I had pretty much figured out what was going on and who was “doing” whom within the first couple of chapters. The shocking ending came out of left field and I couldn’t believe the way the author left things hanging as I read the last page. Because I’ve enjoyed her previous books, I will give her another chance to wow me with her next book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own.