Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read and review an advanced copy of this novel. I highly enjoyed it and will be recommending it to others.

This was a great mystery book. I read it in one day. I didn't want to put it down. The actor did a great job describing the characters, the yacht and location. I definitely recommend you read this if you love great suspense thrillers that grip you from the beginning leaving you unable to put it down until you've finished the entire book.

Hannah always anticipates the New Year's Eve parties thrown by her childhood friend Libby. She enjoys the wild antics that only people with money can provide. She loves seeing her other childhood friends Maddie and Harry. She tolerates Olly and Leon (barely). What she never anticipated was the absolute disaster among the friend group and being stranded at sea.

This was pretty good. I'm not mad at it. It kept the suspense going and you did have that sense of peril and impending doom. However, it was pretty predictable (I guessed most of the twists) and was a bit repetitive.

A tense and very intense claustrophobic thriller that never lets up once on board the yacht. Fast paced and full of action from there. Very engaging.

I finished reading the book but was disappointed with the storyline. It started off promising but soon some of the situations became unbelievable. Sorry, this book was not for me.
Thanks to a Netgalley and Avon for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

The Yacht is a gripping thriller with a capable, likeable main character. I was really rooting for Hannah and was impressed by her resourcefulness. That being said, I found the twists somewhat predictable and the end ending a bit of a letdown. This was a fun read, however, and it had me hooked pretty much from beginning to end!

The Yacht by Sarah Goodwin is a gripping psychological thriller that masterfully combines suspense, mystery, and complex character dynamics. The story centers around a group of friends who embark on a luxurious yacht trip that quickly turns into a nightmare. As tensions rise and secrets are revealed, the once-idyllic vacation becomes a fight for survival.

Goodwin’s writing is immersive and engaging, drawing readers into the claustrophobic and increasingly hostile environment of the yacht. The setting is vividly described, enhancing the sense of isolation and danger that permeates the novel. The characters are well-developed, each with their own hidden motives and personal struggles, adding depth to the narrative.

One of the strengths of The Yacht is its ability to maintain tension and suspense throughout the story. Goodwin expertly paces the novel, with each chapter ending on a cliffhanger that compels the reader to keep turning the pages. The plot twists are well-executed and often unexpected, keeping the reader guessing until the very end.

The interplay between the characters is another highlight of the novel. Their relationships and interactions are fraught with tension, suspicion, and betrayal, making the dynamics both realistic and compelling. Goodwin explores themes of trust, loyalty, and the darker aspects of human nature, adding a psychological depth to the thriller.

Overall, The Yacht is a captivating and well-crafted psychological thriller that will appeal to fans of the genre. Sarah Goodwin has delivered a story that is both entertaining and thought-provoking, making it a must-read for thriller enthusiasts. If you enjoy suspenseful, character-driven narratives with plenty of twists and turns, The Yacht is definitely worth picking up.

Loved loved loved this book! A really exciting and gripping book that kept me well and truly hooked from the first page!

'The Yacht' follows a group of friends who hire a yacht to celebrate New Year's Eve. As truths emerge and people's true feelings are revealed, not all of them will survive. I enjoy books like this where we have a set of characters effectively trapped in a small enclosure. As events start to take a turn for the worse, we see their true colours emerge and their desperate selves take centre stage.
This was a fast paced read and I enjoyed my time reading this. I did think some of the events were ridiculous and it meant the book lost a bit of realism for me, however for the most part I was gripped and intrigued to see what would happen next.
The characters are a very interesting set and I enjoyed getting to know their individual personalities. Although the connection between them all is explained, I did not get a sense of their having been a friendship.
Overall, this is a very dramatic read and one that is highly enjoyable.
Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for an advance copy.

New Year’s Eve, 2023. When Hannah and her friends rent a luxury yacht in an Italian marina, they party in style under the stars until they pass out. The next morning, they are horrified to find they have been cut adrift into the open ocean, with no sight of land and no fuel in the engine. And that’s when the first person goes missing. This was the perfect variation of a locked room mystery. Loved every minute of this book!

I've read a few of Sarah Goodwin's books now and she's quickly becoming a must-read kind of author for me.
And this was just as entertaining and absorbing as her previous books.
My only real issue was how unlikeable all of the characters were. I was hoping there would be some character development which would make me change my mind but sadly they were all pretty much the worst.
Even the main character was so frustrating at times.
But the story itself kept me hooked, as did how claustrophobic it felt at times.
The pacing was good and there were some nice twists as well.
I also feel like, given the setting, this would be a great holiday/beach book too.
I definitely can't wait to see what Sarah Goodwin does next.
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this book! This would be a great beach read - maybe not on a yacht though! I will be recommending to my friends as they make beach trips this year.

I’m a huge lover of this author, and would encourage trying reading some of the books that Goodwin has written, but this book just didn’t cut it for me.

I may be in a reading slump but lately no books are landing safely on my radar. This book was good but I didn’t particularly like the characters so it just was a meh read for me. I wanted more

Thank you SO much to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book. One of my go to authors so was sooooo eaxcited! :)

I absolutely loved this!! Such great characters and a great storyline.

My full review is to follow in a few days.....

The Yacht
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Author: Sarah Goodwin

I requested a digital advanced readers copy from NetGalley and Avon and providing my opinion voluntarily and unbiased.

Synopsis: WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES… New Year’s Eve, 2023 . When Hannah and her friends rent a luxury yacht in an Italian marina, they party in style under the stars until they pass out. …WHO WILL SINK… The next morning , they are horrified to find they have been cut adrift into the open ocean, with no sight of land and no fuel in the engine. And that’s when the first person goes missing… …AND WHO WILL SWIM?

My Thoughts: Hannah’s friends are throwing this luxurious party on a fancy yacht, which she is very much looking forward to. However, she gets a frosty reception from some. Most of the attendees are wealthy and do not hesitate to flaunt their money as the alcohol seeps in party guests. Hannah is not wealthy like her friends, she is barely getting by, and at times feels out of place. Everyone soon finds out that money can’t get you out of all situations. The yacht party was meant to be held at the docked at the marina, but somehow they were cut from the marina with no captain, no gas and no land in site. Couple this with a person missing and it sets the stage for an excellent thriller. This was the perfect atmospheric claustrophobic psychological thriller.

There were six passengers that came aboard the yacht. Hannah has been friends with Libby and Maggie since childhood, although their lives have taken different paths. Libby and her husband Ollie are highly successful and ridiculously wealthy. Maggie has had great success in the fashion industry and married Leon. Hannah has struggled since college to find her path and is definitely not wealthy. Lastly, we have Harry joining the crew, a successful artist. I did not know who to trust. None of the characters were reliable, they were not likable, and had questionable behaviors. Hannah had the most character growth and narrates this story, through her POV, which I really appreciated. The characters were well developed with depth, mystery, and were intriguing, to say the least. The author’s writing style was complex, suspenseful, tense, twisty, and creative. I love Goodwin’s writing style, she creates the perfect psychological thriller environment and knows how to capture her readers.

This was a gripping, captivating story of who can survive against the odds. Goodwin hooked me with the first sentence and it never wavered any. Usually these types of books are slow burn or repetitive, not here, the story has an amazing pace and flow from cover to cover. Some of the twists had twists and turns. An amazing heart stopping ending that I did not see coming. I highly recommend picking up this book!!!!

Imagine spending New Year's Eve on a luxury yacht with your best friends. Hannah is the poor friend who drives herself all the way to Italy to attend. But some guests aren't thay happy to see her. With a small, exclusive list of people and plenty of drink to keep them entertained, it'd a night to remember. But then things go south.

I really enjoyed this although I hated some of the characters. A fantastic thriller.

I love all of Sarah Goidwins thrillers. She never fails to entertain me - The Yacht was no exception - Fast , paced fun and exciting I couldn’t put this down! loved it !

Hannah has been best friends with Libby and Maggie since they were kids. As they've aged into adulthood though, their lifestyles have taken them in different directions. Libby and her husband Ollie are incredible wealthy. Maggie, a successful fashion designer, and her husband, Leon, are quite wealthy as well.

Then there's Hannah, who has struggled since Uni. She's not flat broke or anything, but in comparison to the other two gals, she's definitely the 'poor' friend. Hannah would be lying if she said that the differences didn't make her self-conscious. They do, but they're her oldest and dearest friends. They love her really. Don't they?

For New Year's Eve, Libby decides to throw an intimate party on their yacht, located at a marina in Italy. It will be just her, her husband, Ollie, Maggie, Leon, Hannah, and their other dear friend, Harry, a recently successful artist.

Hannah is excited, but also anxious. It's just another chance for Libby to rub her nose in their money. Nevertheless, Hannah decides to go and make the best of it. Of course, she has to drive like 11-hours, or something ridiculous to get there, because she can't afford the plane fare.

The party is...let's say, eventful. By the time Hannah gets herself to her cabin that night, she's happy to be away from the lot of them. She's ready for morning to come so she can get the hell out of there and never look back. As she awakes the next day, hungover and anxious to leave, Hannah makes a startling discovering. The yacht, previously docked at the marina, has now been set free. They're adrift, unpowered, with no harbor in sight.

The New Year's Eve party has suddenly turned into a desperate fight for survival, but how and why? When someone disappears, the stakes are raised even higher? Is there a murderer in their midst? Will any of them survive, or will they all go down with the ship?

The Yacht is the epitome of a Popcorn Thriller. We have an exciting destination, an OTT-circumstance, an unlikable group of characters and a fast-paced race to the end. I had a lot of fun reading this. I enjoyed Hannah's perspective. There were times, of course, when I wanted to shake her, but I was also fully in her corner. Some of these other characters were absolutely reprehensible and I wanted to get away from them as badly as Hannah did.

I enjoyed how Goodwin truly turned this one into a survival story, in the truest sense of the term. That bit was unexpected and I liked that she actually took it there. I was happy to go along with Hannah on this journey. Even though my heart broke for her at times, particularly in the last couple of scenes, I was pleased with her growth and the ultimate conclusion. I would recommend this one to any Reader who loves OTT-dramatic, messy friendship stories. Particularly if you are into Survival Thrillers.

Thank you to the publisher, Avon, for providing me with a copy to read and review. I'm looking forward to more from this author!

Reading Between the Wines book review #14/130 for 2024:
Rating: 2 🍷 🍷
Book: The Yacht
Author: Sarah Goodwin
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Sipping thoughts: I was so ready to find out what happened to these characters on this yacht. I especially love a good, locked room thriller. However instead of floating this story sunk for me. There were so many unanswered questions and parts that were so repetitive. I really wanted to like this book, but I just could not. I gave it 2 stars instead of 1 because it kept my interest but did not pull out any major surprises.

Cheers and thank you to @AvonBooksUK and @Netgalley for an advanced copy of @TheYacht.

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