Sandie Jones's "Guilt Trip" is a psychological thriller that explores the complexities of friendships, secrets, and betrayals. Jones's ability to create tension and suspense is evident throughout the novel, making it a page-turner for thriller fans.

The story occurs during a seemingly perfect group vacation designed for a destination wedding, which starts to fall apart as hidden truths emerge. The setting and premise are captivating, and Jones does a commendable job of keeping the reader guessing about the characters' true motives and past actions.

However, the novel falls short in a few areas. The pacing can be inconsistent, with some sections feeling rushed while others drag on without significant developments. Additionally, while the characters are initially well-drawn and interesting, their actions and decisions sometimes lack depth and realism, leading to moments of frustration for the reader.

In summary, "Guilt Trip" is a captivating yet unremarkable thriller. It does well at building suspense and diving into intricate relationships but falls short of standing out in its genre.

This should not have been marketed as a thriller. This was more like an adult fiction, with some thrills thrown in at the very end. It was hard to keep up with everything, especially with it being a snooze fest.

Loved the narration and accents. I liked the story. I guessed some of the twists but still very intriguing. I enjoyed how the twists weren't overdone and they were easy to follow.

Stopped at 5% on 8/14/23 | I had already paused once before and came back to it... tried to pick it up again and I'm just not into it. I'm not in the mood for a British audiobook narrator, there are too many characters in the very beginning, and they all seem unlikeable and annoying. I doubt I'll come back to it, but there's a chance. Seems unlikely though.

I am sorry for the inconvenience but I don’t have the time to read this anymore and have lost interest in the concept. I believe that it would benefit your book more if I did not skim your book and write a rushed review. Again, I am sorry for the inconvenience.

This was a dnf for me so I hate to review it. I was expecting a compulsive thriller and this was slow and disjointed for me and the audio was helpful but it just ultimately did not hold my interest.

I love destination wedding thrillers but this book was a bit confusing. Not my favorite Sandie Jones book but I’ll be on the lookout for her next book!

This book was just okay for me. It wasn't as good as other Sandie Jones titles. I gave it three stars.

This was a pretty good read. I figured out really quickly what was happening which was a bummer but it was well written. The ending was good but seemed to be there to try and confuse you.

Claire Corbett can read to me any time! There were so many times during this book that my multi-tasking could not happen because I was engrossed in the story as she tells it. She gave each character a "life" and they all came to be surprising as the story unfolds. WOW!

“It’s exhausting trying to be the person you think you want to be, when all you really want is to be happy being the person you are.”

Secrets and lies, they all unfold eventually. The Guilt Trip was a good quick thriller. I had the pleasure of receiving an audiobook ARC from NetGalley and MacMillan Audio . I really enjoyed the narrator of this one. She did a fantastic job alternating between the different characters.

The Guilt Trip is about three couples that come together for a wedding. Rachel and Noah have been friends for 20 years. At one point they could have been something more, but in the end they eventually both married other people - Jack and Paige. Rachel's brother in law is getting married to Ali, something just isn't right with her. Throughout the weekend secrets start unfolding. Just as you thought you knew what was going to happen, you realize you are very wrong.

While The Guilt Trip started off slow, it picked up halfway through and continued with a steady pace. Overall I enjoyed the book and would recommend it to others.

Destination wedding, three couples, what could go wrong? The couples are staying in a beautiful home in Portugal for a destination wedding. The bride-to-be is flighty and attention-seeking, but is that all there is to the weekend? Many secrets have been hidden for years, but this could be the weekend they are reveals. Wedding, reception, differences between truth and appearances, and unrevealed secrets make for another great Sandie Jones book. Thank to you Ms. Jones, McMillan audio, Minotaur books, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book. I listen on audiobook which was good. The only thing that could have made it better was to have a guy reading the guys' parts.

So not my favorite but still a good read. I just did not enjoy any characters in this one. It was super frustrating. I finally figured out who was doing bad stuff but it was pretty late in the book, so that certainly bumped to a 3.5 star read.

A seaside wedding in Portugal. Sounds beautiful, doesn't it? Clare Corbett narrates this thriller audiobook written by Sandie Jones.

Two sets of friends, Rachel and Jack and Noah and Paige, find more than expected when they make the trip for Jack's brother Will and his to-be-wife Ali. Revealed truths test their relationships and their futures. Jones gives readers a domestic drama more than a thriller, and the characters get a bit boring. The story, though slow at times, is still an entertaining tale with some unexpected twists and turns. As in any good thriller, no one is quite what they seem, and everyone has secrets they hope stay hidden.

With this book, Sandie Jones delivers a solid thriller that packs a punch in the last 10% for readers who make it that far. It's definitely for readers who are willing to put in the work to get to the twist at the end and don't mind that it's not purely a thriller.

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and narrator for sharing this book with me. All thoughts are my own.

This novel features an excellent reader, vivid characters, and a fun premise of danger in an exotic location. Tropes everyone can sink their teeth into. This is escape fiction perfect for a weekend read (listen) in the car, walking, or doing chores. Highly entertaining.

I do not recommend this book. The writing style is awkward with phrases and explanations for slang that don’t work. The conversations are boring and forced. The book was a huge disappointment for me.

The Guilt Trip by Sandie Jones will keep you guessing until the final reveal. Three couples go away for a destination wedding in Portugal which turns out not as they expected. Rachel and Noah who were college best friends are now married to other people, Jack and Paige. Jack’s brother Will is getting married to Ali. But when these three couples arrive at the destination wedding location they find that secrets start to unearth and lies start to unravel. Great storytelling with atmospheric writing, The Guilt Trip will have you guessing up until the final page.

I received a review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley for my honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I enjoyed this one! It kept me guessing at the end of each chapter. Even right down to the end I didn't figure out the "who done it".

This book was frustrating. I couldn’t figure out if it was a mystery or a romance or something else. If it was a mystery it was very predictable. I kind of figured out what was happening at the beginning of the book. If it was a romance, it didn’t do it very well.
The plot was slow. The chapters felt long. It just didn’t do it for me which was disappointing. I had thought the story summary sounded great!