This was great! A whole bunch of wealthy kids just graduated a yacht and then one of them gets murdered. To ex friends work together to try and figure out who the killer is. It was, it was fast paced, it was everything I wanted to throw to be.

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.

I’ve read a lot of high stakes YA thrillers this summer, and this was the one that kept my interest the best. Although maybe that’s because all of the ones I read weren’t that good.

The pacing of the plot was good overall, keeping things interesting without slowing things down too much, even as backstories are revealed. The entries from the gossip website add intrigue, and there’s enough action to keep my interest.

However, some of the murders required a lot of suspension of disbelief, and the way the characters jump into a relationship as soon as a pretty hurtful situation was cleared up is a little unrealistic.

My biggest problem with it is the lack of realistic responses to what’s going on. All of these people are getting murdered left and right, and yet the main characters are pretty chill about it and trying to sort out their love lives. There are a few moments where the characters panic, but overall nobody seems to care about what’s happening. They don’t even seem that freaked out by the fact that if more people keep dying, they might be the next to go. Even when the killer is revealed, the main characters basically go, “huh, interesting,” and get to business of stopping them instead of having a realistic, emotional response to the betrayal and strong emotions they should experience. Especially at the end, the remaining characters are seemingly just fine, having a great time and not at all emotionally traumatized by the things they saw and had to survive. I get that characters can’t cry and scream the entire time because things have to happen, but some reaction is important! These characters must have been on some medication that made them numb to the entire world around them.

The killer’s motivations don’t completely make sense either, and I’m not sure how some of what they did was even possible. I didn’t understand why any character was doing anything, and the reason the best friends stopped being friends was ridiculous.

Seasick is melodramatic and unnecessarily angsty, and the number of murders and the characters border on absurd. But I still have to admit that I thought it was a quick, fun read when I wasn’t thinking about it. Seasick has a lot of problems, but if you’re looking for a campy YA thriller, this could be a good choice.

**3.5-stars rounded up**

I'll be honest, I think the trick with Seasick is going into it with the right mindset. If you are expecting deep prose and super compelling character interactions, you may want to look elsewhere. If however, you're like me, and you're just here for a good time, this could be a lot of fun for you.

To me, one of the things I appreciated about Seasick was that it didn't seem to take itself too seriously. This is like B-Horror, which I am a huge fan of. It feels campy, and in spite of the mega-yacht setting, it feels low budget. The plot and characters were outrageous, nevertheless, it was a wicked good time. I loved seeing that body count pile up, as I tried to figure out who was behind it.

This story follows a group of recent high school graduates, who after being inducted into a prestigious society in their small Oklahoma town, set out on a celebratory yacht trip to Bermuda. For some, a trip of a lifetime. As the Reader, you're clued in from the start that it's going to end up being a total bloodbath, but it was fun watching that whole drama play out.

Estranged best friends, Yana and Naya, team up to figure out who the killer aboard is, before they fall victim themselves.

I mean, that's it. It's pretty simple, but it was a blast, NGL. This is like a made-for-tv movie with a ton of hot actors trying to survive a Slasher. It def gives those vibes. The yacht setting was fun, because it feels claustrophobic. There's literally no means of escape. These kids are trapped, and one way or another, they need to fight in order to survive, whether they like it or not. I did enjoy a lot of the teen drama, but that's sort of what I'm into. So, boys and girls behaving badly is like candy for me. I was eating it up.

Will this go down in history as one of my favorite YA Horror/Thrillers ever? No. However, can I walk away happy I read it and feeling like I had a really great time? Absolutely! I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys Campy Teen Screams and books set on boats. This is filled with catty drama and ridiculously fun kills. There's a whole bunch of Readers for this out there, and you know who you are!

Thank you to the publisher, Delacorte Press, for providing me with a copy to read and review. This was a wild voyage!

Seasick is a young adult yacht/locked room mystery. I found this book to be twisty and a little heart pounding at times, I also have to say this book initially drew me in because of the awesome cover, and of course it did not disappoint.

This was a great book. I loved how it showed the characters after everything went down. More murder cruise books need to exist for sure.

Awesome book and the cover is gorgeous. Thank you Kristin Cast, Pintip Dunn, and their publishers for giving me an Arc copy of this book.

So much murder in this book! I was quite shocked because just when I thought nothing else bad could happen on the yacht, something else did. Phew! I was exhausted reading it because it is such a marathon, all taking place in one night. The resolution of the mystery at the end was quite surprising also.

This is a wild story of hidden secrets and intrigue. Several students were invited on a yacht cruise at the end of their senior year of high school as they were scholarship recipients. While this is meant to be a celebration of the culmination of their high school careers, this trip quickly turns into a nightmare when classmates start turning up dead. While they try to figure out the motive, the murders take a sinister turn. It's entertaining, twisted, intriguing and suspenseful.

This book just wasn’t for me. The Prologue turned me off this book straight from the beginning. I didn’t expect that level of gory description. I didn’t really find the story to be in any way believable and didn’t like any of that characters. The names of the main characters were too similar and it sometimes got to be confusing when the POVs switched.
2 stars

If I’m being honest, I don’t understand why the MCs are named Naya and Yana that I didn’t realize they were 2 different people until 40% into the book.

Two former friends join a yacht group where they learn there is a killer on board. I have read Kristin’s books in the past and really enjoy them. I was really excited to see how this duo could come together to create this book. I have to say that I kind of started off the wrong way. I’m not sure why the author named the MCs Naya and Yana which looks very similar (in my opinion) that I didn’t know I was reading 2 different povs until 30-40% of the book. Which is really embarrassing on my end but made the book a bit hard and confusing. The storyline was pretty good but I did kind of mess up to not make it more enjoyable for me.

I can’t tell you much about Naya and Yana but I can tell you that they are 2 different people. From what I remember, one is a journalist and the other is on a society. They are 2 ex-friends who get closer together. I like the side characters more in this book and seeing the And Then There Were None storyline come into play. There was a bit of romance in this book bit it’s not the main factor of the story.

The ending was well done and I loved how the murder mystery played out. It was a fun read with a good mystery and showcases the theme of friendship throughout the book. I recommend checking this book out as I’m sure you will enjoy it more than I did and I’m sure I would have too if I didn’t screw up.

*this arc was sent to me by the publisher to give an honest review in return*

When everyone starts getting murdered on the luxury yacht that you’ve been invited to, you learn who your real friends are. The chapters in Seasick have timestamps below them to keep you in perfect sync with the events of that horrible night. It brings an immediacy to the novel that makes it impossible to put down. There’s a limited suspect pool (locked-room), but that suspect pool was unnecessarily cut-down by ruling out (in the book description) that it could be anyone but the graduates on board. There are a few medical facts that I don’t feel add up but none of them have a real effect on plot, Example: A dead body shouldn’t smell that bad after being out in the rain for an hour or two. Basically, just a few small inaccuracies that bothered me.Sometime I did forget who was talking because the two point-of-view characters are Yana and Naya–which are anagrams.

I would definitely read this again. It’s a whodunnit that keeps you engaged trying to figure out what the heck is going on. It has all the draw of mini-series or movie that has both weather and isolation as a trope.

The collaborative effort between Kristin Cast and P.C. Cast brings a refreshing blend of fantasy and suspense, weaving together intricate plots and vivid characters. The story unfolds with a captivating pace, keeping you hooked from start to finish. The authors' descriptive prowess makes everything feel immersive and exciting. While the narrative occasionally leans heavily on familiar tropes, the twists and turns keep the plot engaging and unpredictable. Characters are well-developed, each with their own compelling arcs, adding depth to the narrative as they unravel the mysteries surrounding them.

Naya and Yana used to be best friends, but that ended a long time ago. They are thrown back together when both are accepted into a special group for Yatesville High’s best graduates. There are many perks to being in this group; the first is a trip to Bermuda. Everyone had to turn in their phones before joining the group on the yacht and that becomes a huge issue when one of their classmates is murdered and the crew is drugged unconscious. Now they are stuck at sea, with no way to get help, and they must trust each other enough to find out who the murderer is and (hopefully) survive themselves. Who can they trust?

Seasick is a psychological thriller that starts with blood everywhere and then the story backs up to the beginning. Once the book takes off, it is all character development until the one-third mark when the first murder takes place. I felt this book took too long for the mystery to get going. As the storyline progressed, everything fell apart, and the overall plot felt forced. Not recommended for true mystery fans.

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This one was a lot of fun, as I listened to the audiobook while I read the book.

This was a twisty who - did - it murder mystery among friends, and ex friends. A. post graduation trip on a mega yacht.
Sounds like a dream come come true right... Not on this yacht. Someone keeps killing off the snobby rich kids. It gets messy too, there is blood everywhere! With lots of drama to be found on the ship it makes for a good time. It reminded me of the movie Clue, that I loved watching growing up.

I was able to figure out pretty early on who the killer was, unfortunately over the top unrealistic at times, but that added to the fun of the plot. This was a fun YA murder
- mystery with lots of friendship drama.

The audiobook version was wonderful, the narrators did a fantastic job bringing each character to life. It was easy to decipher between the 2 girls Yana and Naya with the audio version. I read people were having problems keeping them straight, if you do the audio no issues.

Thank you so much to netgalley and the publisher for the arc of this one in exchange for an honest review!

Unfortunately, I could not get into this book. I think I might be too old for some of these YA books. The dialogue and drama was just too cringey for me and I couldn't get past it.

I think teens may like this one but I couldn't get into it. This ended up being a DNF for me.

I hope others love this one!

Great book that will keep you on the edge of the page all the way through. Loved how the story was never stagnant and the plot keeps you entertained.

"𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆'𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝒔𝒐 𝒅𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒔 𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒚."💰🔪

Special thanks to @tbrbeyondtours @delacortepress Kristin Cast & Pintip Dunn for the #booktour spot and #gifted eARC.

➡️ swipe for synopsis 👉🏼

MY REVIEW: ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 [3.5]

I mean, who wouldn't want to end their senior year with a trip to Bermuda on a giant megayacht? Well that is as long as you survive the whole trip. It's starts with 8 inductees, 1 French stowaway, 1 chaperone, a captain, and nine crew members - but how many will make it to Bermuda alive? And who wants them dead?
Sounds great, right?!

So, this one started out eerily similar to another YA thriller I recently read. And I wasn't sure I was going to finish it, to be honest. It was a VERY slow burn, BUT ‼️ toward the end, it did partially redeem itself. It had some interesting twists and the ending I didn't see coming. Overall, I do think it's a good book and a good read for anyone who likes a locked room YA thriller.

It includes: lots of red flags 🚩, young romance 😘, lots of secrets 🤫, definite slasher vibes 🔪, and mean girl blackmail 💌.

PUB DAY:
June 11, 2024

QOTD ❓️⁉️❓️ Do you like being on boats? What's the biggest one you've ever been on?
Do you get seasick?

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#mysteryandthrills #tbrbeyondtours #seasick #kristincast #pintipdunn #thrillerlover #thrilleraddict #bookbuzz #yathriller
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Thanks to NetGalley and Delacorte Press for the opportunity to read and review this book.

The slasher genre has always been my favorite genre in horror. It is the whole aspect of the WHO DONE IT? that I just can't get enough of.

A group of graduating seniors are inducted into a society, perks await the inductees for what the future has in store for them.
To commemorate is a trip on a mega yacht to Bermuda. Ex best Friends, Yana and Naya are both aboard. Naya ditching Yana in the past for popularity.

Yana was invited as an inductee but also to help expose a secret on a group of kids that have always seemed to shun her.

I really liked the element of more than one mystery to uncover in this book, it really had me guessing. I enjoyed the dynamic between Naya and Yana, Cast and Young really write in a way that you start to feel for the characters and a lot of time in books, there are certain characters that you can't really attach yourself too. The misdirection to the lead up to the reveal was fun and classic.

Its a nice summer read and I was entralled the entire time.

DNF at 17%. Seasick just isn't working for me. I felt like I couldn't figure out the characters. Almost like I didn't have enough info to be invested in the main character but the writing made it seem like I should have her back already. The relationships/friendships between these recent high school graduates didn't feel right. I think the style just isn't for me even though the intro and the setting was super intriguing. I'm sad I couldn't get into this book!!