The pieces (affairs, partners, etc) fit together a little too perfectly in this book for my liking. However, with that said, I wasn't expecting some of the twists BECAUSE of the perfect fit. And the book did keep me turning pages pretty quickly, so all in all, I guess it was a win for me? I'm glad that I read it, but it won't be one that I ever go back to to reread.

I received an electronic copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an eARC of this book.
Twists and turns and surprises to the end. It kept me reading but I felt like I was reading a YA novel. So many unlikeable characters. Good enough for a beach read but mostly a waste of time.

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I don't give out 1 star ratings very often, but this was a time to. The Guilt Trip is a new thriller by Sadie Jones. We follow a group of friends flying in for one of their weddings. There is tension from the start, and things play out as you would expect. I am not sure why this particular book didn't click. I think it was a combination of the writing style, and plot. I really tried to love it, but I could not get on with the writing. Some things don't need to be explained in that mich detail. Also as I got to the end the plot and twists didn't wow me at all. I could not click with any of the characters, which led to me not really caring what happened.This was another case of wrong book, wrong reader.
Thank you to netgalley for my free copy in exchange for an honest review.

Suspense, drama, a wedding-- what's not love and leave you wanting more?! Sandie Jones does it again with another thrilling and compelling read.

This book is a wonderful and suspenseful read. This is the first book for me to read from Sandie Jones and it won’t be the last. I can’t wait to read her previous and future books.

All the characters had me guessing and as soon as I thought I had things figured out another twist came up. Loved the suspense and the ending of this book. I read in two days because it was hard to put down.

The first half of this book was pretty frustrating. It felt a bunch of Threes Company episodes where all the characters are misinterpreting circumstances and a bunch of misunderstandings drive the plot Wouldn’t any normal woman address the issue right in the moment? Right upon suspicion? Does no one have the guts to speak up? Felt too contrived.

The characters were all pretty unlikable. Was Rachel supposed to be so annoying and an unsympathetic character? Was Paige supposed to be awful? Nothing likable about her. The scene with the picture from Ali’s past showed how mean spirited she is. Will and Noah are fairly innocent enough but the doormat nature of them seemed unappealing.

The second half of the book moves along quicker and theres more action but all the reveals and plot twists feel a bit forced. And who is talking in the Epilogue anyway? Is that Ali?

Overall, just ok. It will be interesting to see how it does

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC.

The story was interesting and different — I enjoyed the twists. The setting was well described. I had a firm picture of Ali in my head — some of the other characters were not described as well.

The overview of The Guilt Trip caught my attention. And I love books where the plot takes unexpected twists and turns. This is very true of The Guilt Trip. However, there are so many plots that are interwoven that it becomes hard to follow, very much a literary who's on first, who's on second.

Out of deference to the publisher and the author, I will not post my review.

I loved this book! I really relate to one of the main characters and the way get brain works and how she gets caught up in overthinking and second guessing herself. Highly recommend for anyone that loves a good mystery or domestic drama. The epilogue still has me guessing and I love that!

I was quickly absorbed by the troupe of destination wedding, four friends or not, maybe six and the murder mystery element. I found the writing
well executed and fast paced. I am not sure I completely got the last couple chapters and wrap up but I did resist going back to re read
the ending pages, at least for now. I liked the POV and the way Rachel was characterized.

Thanks Netgalley for allowing me read this book. Friends from college garher in Portugal for a wedding. Most of the friends are hiding secrets from one another. This book kept me interested from the first page.

I really enjoyed The Guilt Trip! I read it in one sitting and it kept my attention. It’s a great beach read!

Thrilled to start what seems to be the perfect domestic thriller with that beautifully significant title considering we know from the prologue that a disastrous ending involving hospitals and police awaits us at the conclusion of a destination wedding for six family members and friends. I thoroughly enjoyed the first half, delving into the probable scenarios depending on which perception of the story we are reading at any given time, separating innuendo and rumor and not accepting certain aspects because characters don’t want them to be true. The writing is great, the plot seems plausible and I couldn’t wait to pick it up again. The middle dragged a little but I was so looking forward to the last third where all the action would take place and lies would be exposed and lives changed. The actual ending didn’t actually happen until the last few pages and left me wanting more. We have been waiting from the prologue right? Instead it felt out of place for the people involved, with an unnecessary fuzzy element that didn’t work for me. Four and a half stars for the first half, three for the middle and one for the end makes me offer three for the whole novel, until I think back to my eagerness and delight at the beginning so I end up with almost four.

A fun wild ride!

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This isn’t your traditional mystery thriller. While the book was hitting on a lot of my favorite tropes, don’t expect a real murder mystery.

What this book does have are twists and turns around every corner. You’ll never know who to trust or just how things will end up until the very end.

This wasn’t the best book I’ve read. The storyline was at times too predictable. Several of the characters weren’t very likable. It did keep me intrigued to know who was having the affair, so I will give it that. It kept me wanting to read & interested. Didn’t like how much back stabbing there was in it & thought it could have been better written. Thank you netgalley for providing me a copy for an honest review

I was able to read a copy from Netgalley for an honest review.

This book wasn’t wait I first thought it would be. So I had a hard time getting into the story, but after a bought 50% way through things started picking up and then I started getting invested into the story. It’s a 3 star for me just because I just found the first half a little dull. (Sorry)

3.5 stars. Very suspenseful, lots of drama, and will keep you guessing! The Guilt Trip was a very quick read and difficult to put down during the second half!

Three couples are staying at a gorgeous beach house for one of the couple’s destination wedding in Portugal. There is a lot of history between this group and everyone seems to be fighting to keep their secrets hidden or uncover the truth about something else. All of the friendships and marriages are starting to unravel until the day of the wedding when it all comes to a head and the wedding ends in disaster! Who was telling the truth and who will end up drowning in their lies?

Thanks to #NetGalley, Sandie Jones, and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC of #TheGuiltTrip in exchange for an honest review.

This was the second novel I have read by Sandie Jones'.

First of all, kudos for such a clever title! Guilt abounds in Jones' character-driven tale filled with lies, half truths, and outright deceit. The question begs to be asked, who is the victim and who carries the blame?

Jones invests the time needed to develop a robust array of characters. She intertwines their relationships, building a web of intrigue. You will get caught up in the layers of deception, second guessing their motives time and again.

An unexpected climax will leave you asking questions about what really happened that last night in paradise?

I simply adore the cover art of The Guilt Trip and overall the writing was good in this tale of love, jealousy, and deceit.

This story swerves a bit out of my genre zone and at times felt shallow . . . more like a soap opera during sweeps week (I’m guessing that last comment reveals my age). I usually prefer to peel back layers . . . deeper, darker novels with more complex personalities and motivations.

Sandie Jones features several self-absorbed characters (sometimes real enough to annoy) that would benefit from many hours of couch time in a therapist’s office going over the basics of honesty and proper communication skills.

For some, this will make a satisfying lazy day beach read.

I’d like to thank the author, NetGalley, and Minotaur Books for allowing me to read an advance copy of The Guilt Trip for an honest review.

Thanks so much for this ARC! Although, this one wasn't for me. I found the characters really unapproachable and unlikeable and the plot didn't do it for me. While I had higher hopes for this thriller, it wasn't my cup of tea, but it seems like many others have enjoyed it! Thanks again for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!