I struggled a bit with this book. It has the typical set up for a mystery/thriller where everyone starts as friends, something bad happens, and then you’re not sure who to trust. I enjoyed parts of that. I didn’t connect well with the characters, however, and struggled to stay interested at times. That said, a couple of my high school students really enjoyed the story line and the book in general!

I have loved everything Sandie Jones has written before this. I did really like this one, but the ending felt rushed and confusing. I still feel confused. I don't know if Rachel was supposed to be a likeable character, but I didn't really like her at all. I didn't really like any of them to be honest. The book thoroughly hooked me for about 80% of it, then it started feeling like it was dragging on.

Three couples travel to Portugal for the gorgeous destination wedding of Will and Ali. Tensions run high as it seems that everyone except Will do not care for Ali, the soon to be wife. Suspicions come to a head at what was meant to be the wedding weekend of the century.

Secrets and drama are jam packed in this entertaining read. A definite page-turning summer thriller and enjoyable even though some things felt a little far-fetched. Did not necessarily relate to any of the characters in the story and wouldn’t want to be a guest at that wedding, but if you are looking for a dramatic soap opera like book, I’d definitely recommend this one!

Thank you St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for my arc in exchange for an honest review!

I kinda felt with this one that i was stuck in a soap opera. And was just meh. I wasnt excited about it. But the cover is gorgeous

The premise for the Guilt Trip by Sandie Jones lured me in immediately - seemingly star crossed crushes that are thrown in each other’s path years later at a destination wedding. Sign me up! However, I just didn’t connect with any of the characters. And, I didn’t quite get the ending.

Sorry for the delay in the review, but I have been pondering what to say.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an advance copy of this book.


Sandie Jones is becoming a favorite author for me. I really enjoyed this story and was engaged throughout the novel. I wasn't able to figure out the twist in the end. I hope everyone gives this book a chance and then checks out all her other novels.

This book could have been about 50 pages shorter. Very soap-operaish. Lots of friend drama and affairs in a supposed tight knit group of friends. I usually really like Sandie Jones but this one sort of fell flat for me.

Thanks to NetGalley & the publishers for this ARC.

I wanted to like this book I just couldn’t get into it. I don’t like leaving bad reviews..it just wasn’t my cup of tea.

Sandie Jones is the queen of twisty suspense novels, and this one is no different. So good! I read it in one sitting.

Thank you for the advanced copy of this book. My reviews can be read on my GoodReads account here: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1335387-kelly

Three couples on a destination wedding turns into a trip of secrets, scandal, and death. Some characters are definitely unlikable, while others you can't help rooting for, but who can you actually trust. It's a soap opera in book form tossed with some suspense. If you can get passed the disdain you feel towards certain characters, then it's honestly not a bad book.

Will and Ali's family and friends travel to Portugal for their wedding. Everyone stays at the same luxurious villa where the drama begins to take over. Will they make it through the wedding or will past secrets destroy their marital bliss?

This story is a rollercoaster of a ride. There are so many lies and deception going on I couldn't put it down because I had to know how the story ended. I would recommend this book to readers that like a good family drama!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!

Sandie Jones was a new to me author and i have to say i loved the Guilt Trip!! it was great!! Cannot wait for to read more by this author

this book fell completely flat. from the mystery to the romance it didn't do it for me. I really wish it did because it promise but unfortunately, it didn't.

This is one of those books that the reader almost needs a scorecard to figure out who is who and what the relationships are, with the added element of a wedding It is a book with characters with lots of secrets, lots of background garbage, and a huge ending!! In other words this book contains everything but the kitchen sink, but it is a quickee read and worth the quickee time it takes to consume it.

#TheguiltTrip by @sandiejones_author
is my most recent #ALC provided by @macmillan.audio for review. As this stunning cover shows, much of this story takes place #cliffside. Three couples head to a beautiful cliffside villa in #Portugal for a wedding. The dramatic backdrop however cannot rival the drama that ensues as tensions and suspicions swell higher than the sea crashing the rocks below.
I stayed up until 2am because i HAD to hear the ending of this book which was shocking and highly satisfying at the same time! If you have your pick of things to read, pick this one up first!! Also, huge props, #asalways to @macmillan.audio for doing a bangup job on the audiobook!
This book was so much fun to listen to with a full cast acting out this awesomely devious story! Many thanks again to @macmillan.audio @minotaur_books, @stmartinspress, @netgalley and the author for the opportunity! Pick this up as your very next read!!

this wasn’t as “thriller-y” as i had hoped and left me wanting more. it started strong but never built up to a huge twist that I was hopeful for.

Thank you Macmillan Audio and Minotaur Books for the gifted book!

This book was a JOURNEY. The first 3/4 I was so bored and kept wanting to DNF but I figured it had to redeem itself. Then the last bit of the book I was super invested in. Then the epilogue....I have read the epilogue no less than 5 times and still don't fully get it. I even sought out spoilers on the internet and no one has a good answer. This whole book could have been solved with people actually having conversations and not letting themselves be manipulated into going against their gut. It was pretty exhausting...

Heavy trigger warnings for infidelity.

I was able to snag an audiobook copy and flew through it over the weekend. I don't think the story was inventive, however, it had enough suspense to keep me listening. It felt like the Friends cast with all the drama and relationships and infidelity within marriages...like I said, not inventive. I will say, Sandie Jones does a great job to keep the tension and suspense alive in her storytelling.

Yesssss this was so good!!! I’m absolutely obsessed with Sandie Jones! Told in third person for 99% of the book, I had all kinds of theories flying around in my head and it’s crazy that I didn’t pick up on some of the clues in there that I totally should have! The ending was *chef’s kiss* perfection! I can’t wait to read her next book!