WOW. This was an absolute romp. I laughed out loud. This setting and premise were so much fun. The foreshadowing and interrupting narration of the main character started to annoy me towards the end but I would absolutely recommend this book.

I absolutely loved this story. Eleanor is an author who goes on a trip to Italy with her Ex, Connor, her other ex, her sister, some others and 20 of her biggest fans. Connor is convinced from the get go that someone is trying to murder him. At first no one believes him but then too many coincidences begin occurring. What follows is a hilarious, laugh out loud, tale of trying to find who the murderer is. Catherine’s humor is pure gold. This book could so easily be made into a tv series that I would definitely watch.

The audiobook was slightly hard to follow with the expansive group of characters. I still wasn’t sure at the end if I had them all straight. But I could still follow the story even so. The narrator, Elizabeth Evans, is one of my favorites. She does such an amazing job of giving each character a life of their own. I would highly recommend giving this book a listen.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for providing me an advanced audio version for my honest review. This is set to release April 30.

This novel is the first in a series that features Eleanor Dash, a bestselling fiction writer. Eleanor goes on a 10-day Italian book tour that turns into an actual murder mystery. The tour guests include too many viable suspects: her jealous sister/assistant, former boyfriend, former lover, her lover’s ex-wife, rival authors and her stalker. It’s funny and clever, and I especially enjoyed whenever Eleanor breaks the fourth wall. Great descriptions of the tour destinations, delicious food, and yummy cocktails. I listened to the audio version, and although it was entertaining, I think it could have benefited from additional voice actors, especially for the male characters. I would recommend this to fans of cozy whodunnit mysteries like Knives Out. 3.5⭐️/5

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for an advanced copy. All opinions are my own. Available 4/30/24

I listened to the audiobook and I really enjoyed it. The narrator did an amazing job telling the story, her voice was really likable. And this was such a good story, it’s about an author who's accidently found success writing a series all about her vacation fling, so then said fling kind of black mails her into paying him royalties and alleged “consulting fees”. Finally fed up with him, she decides it’s time to kill him. Kill him off the series that is. Until while with him, at a work-related tour to Italy, it becomes all too real. The scenery in this was amazing, I wanted to be there, and the story was funny, and it was quirky, it had a little sprinkle of romance in it too, but it also had so many twists and turns that it really had me engaged.

Eleanor is an author of a famous mystery series. While on tour in Italy, she becomes the focus of a plot you could pull right out of one of her novels. Who is the intended victim? Who is the murderer? Who will get out alive? Well... No, reader I really want your opinion.

This writing style is chaotic in the best way possible. I understand that it will not be for everyone, but I had so much fun! I listened to the audiobook which made the author breaking the fourth wall delightful. I also enjoyed the foot notes but could see how it would be hard to keep up with them while reading the book. Yes, there are A LOT(in the hundreds) of footnotes. This was a cozy mystery that had me laughing out loud at times. While I did guess a twist, I was having too much fun to care.

Elizabeth Evans as the narrator was terrific!

Thank you to Netgalley, MacMillan Audio, Catherine Mack, and Elizabeth Evans for the audioARC in exchange for my honest review.

You guys are NOT going to believe this book I just listened to!! Every Time I Go On Vacation, Someone Dies was SO MUCH FUN! It totally gave me Clue vibes and had me guessing whodunit til the very end. Each chapter introduced a new character who was more colorful than the last. The settings came to life so vividly too - I felt like I was there!

The narrator, Elizabeth Evans, took this audio book to a whole new level. She did all the voices SO well that I could picture each character perfectly. But that's not even the best part - the footnotes added this whole other layer of comedy and clues. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time trying to solve the mystery before our main character.

If you like cozy mysteries, board games, or just a super entertaining listen - you HAVE to check out this Vacation Mysteries book! Catherine Mack totally knocked it out of the park. I can't wait to see what crazy adventure the next book has in store. This one is a MUST READ, or listen in my case!

Many thanks to @netgalley, @macmillan.audio for the opportunity to partake in this mystery!

I loved this listening to this book! Narrator made it very easy to listen to! What a fun ride! It was a lighthearted murder mystery, if that’s even a thing :)! Very humorous and entertaining. I enjoyed the main character and how she managed to figure out who did it. Definitely recommend!

Thank you to St. Martins Press for my complimentary eARC and to Macmillan Audio for my complimentary audiobook. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Every Time I Go On Vacation Someone Dies is a new cozy mystery series. It is full of all the sights and sounds of a perfect Italian vacation. That is until someone decides to commit murder.

This is a different type of cozy, it is mashup of Clue and Knives Out. All of the suspects and motives are doled out over the course of the book by Eleanor (the narrator). The fourth wall is knocked down a few times, which provides a fresh and entertaining look into the process of solving this one.

I liked this one but was anxious for the actual murder to happen. This is the first cozy mystery I have read where the victim does not even show up until well past the 50% mark. And do not get me started on all the footnotes. They did lend an air of humor to the story but my eARC was wonky and the actual footnotes were a few pages away from where they were noted. This lead to a lot of back and forth on my part. I eventually gave up.

I paired the audio with the eARC. Elizabeth Evans is a phenomenal narrator. You will recognize her many voices if you have read TOG.

I really liked listening to this fun and entertaining whodunnit mystery. It was full of snark, sarcasm, and a whole cast of crazy characters. I enjoyed the back and forth when the narrator was telling the story and talking directly to the reader, too.

Thank you Macmillan Audio, Catherine Mack, and NetGalley for the advanced audio in exchange for my honest review.

Fun, quick read and an interesting concept that stands out among the crowded genre. I think fans of Finlay Donovan books will enjoy this a lot---I sure did!

This was probably about a 2½ star read for me. There were a lot of footnotes which didn't work well in the ebook. It was a hassle to flip back and forth. In the audio, the footnotes sounded more like asides from the narrator which helped, but they were too repetitive which made them annoying enough at times to elicit eye rolling.

Keep in mind that every time the narrator adds a footnote, which is multiple times in each chapter, it is directed at the reader as if she is talking to you and telling you a story. She does refer to the footnotes and her editor, so you are made aware of the fact that you are reading her story written to you.

I will say that I flopped back and forth a bit as to who the 'bad guy' was. I was not fooled by the author's attempts to lead the reader astray though and had a decent idea of who it was and wasn't a little over halfway through. I can't say what was right or wrong because I don't want to give anything away for future readers.

I think the book needed a more likable main character to really give you someone to root for. This is one of those books where there are no great characters. So, if you need to love your characters give it a pass.

The audio version was narrated by Elizabeth Evans and I think that is partly why I'm rounding this one up. She did a really good job.

My other reason for rounding up is that I think if you skip the footnotes, which the author suggests you can do at one point, the story may read better. I would recommend reading without the footnotes if you give this one a try. They aren't necessary to the story and actually take away from it.

Thank you Minotaur Books and Macmillan Audio for my #gifted copies of Every Time I Go On Vacation, Someone Dies! #MacAudio2024

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As soon as I saw Elle Cosimano blurb this book, I knew I had to get my hands on it! Every Time I Go On Vacation, Someone Dies is the first book in the Vacation Mysteries Series and I loved it! It was such a fun cozy mystery, and was laugh out loud funny! I cannot wait to read the next book in this series!

I found Eleanor Dash to be such a fun main character. The banter is amazing and I just loved the writing style. I was laughing so much during this one and it reminded me so much of the Finlay Donovan series. I honestly think this series will be a huge hit with anyone who enjoys that series.

There were so many fun and interesting characters and so many fun twists and turns. I was guessing the entire time. I really felt like the footnotes throughout the book were useful and entertaining and a nice touch!

🎧I started with the physical book and then switched to the audiobook. I loved the narrator, Elizabeth Evans, and felt like she was so fun and engaging for this role. She was dynamic and I absolutely loved my time listening to her! I highly recommend this one as an audiobook if that option is available to you! Her performance was flawless!

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A sweet, creamy gelato of a mystery. I enjoyed the breezy tone, cultural references, and snarky footnotes as bestselling author Eleanor Dash tries to identify a killer on her Italian book tour. I'll be looking forward to the next Vacation Mystery! The audio edition is a treat, with Elizabeth Evans's pitch-perfect narration.

This was an impulsive #arc grab for me but I'm so glad I snagged it. I thought it was a super fun listen and the narrator was absolutely fabulous. This mystery, who done it, narrator speaking to the reader vacation in a book is the perfect pick up for your summer vacation or upcoming days by the pool!

Thank you #netgalley and #MacMillanAudio for the reminder that some time impulse snags turn out to be the most fun!

Narrator Elizabeth Evans takes on quite the task with multiple character roles and footnotes for this book, and she does an incredible job!

Eleanor Dash is a mystery author off on a book tour in Italy with a whole cast of characters- her sister, her ex (the inspiration for the main character in her series), his ex-wife, three other authors from her publishing company, and a group of women called the Book Face ladies. Eleanor desperately wants to kill of er main character and get out from under her ex Connor’s hold on her, but then he tells her that someone is trying to kill him in real life and things get a little crazy on their Italian adventure.

The story is narrated in a wry tone, perfect for the book itself. It is full of humorous moments alongside the death and danger, making for a unique tone and style. Eleanor breaks the fourth wall often, hinting that things she just said may be a clue to the central mystery. I thought this made for such a fun read and listen, making the reader feel more involved in the mystery.

The book is full of footnotes, and I think those worked very well via audio. They were read smoothly along with the rest of the story in this format, while in print they could feel disjointed at times. Much of the backstory is hinted at via footnote before Eleanor finally gives the full story of her past with Connor, making them important to read.

I preferred the audio format, as narrator Evans does an amazing job giving each character a distinct voice and personality. There are several scenes involving the entire group that I found easier to navigate on audio vs print.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the ALC. all opinions are my own.

This book was a lot of fun! I loved the cozy mystery and all of the characters (besides one) were quirky and fun. I am glad that I listened to this book and not read it because I feel like it would have been all over the place with the "footnotes" and my eyes would have been wandering. The whole time we had to try to figure out who was trying to unalive one of the people on this tour. There was a whole group of them and everyone was a suspect. The author used her thriller writing skills to try to figure out the mystery and just when she thinks she has it, another wrench is thrown in the plot.
The one person who was a target I wouldn't have minded if he wasn't around anymore. I did like the main character and the side romance plot.
Thanks to Macmillian, Netgalley and Catherine Mack for an early audio copy.

This book was made for audio! It’s written like the protagonist is talking to the reader. She includes you in the conversation and encourages you to find the clues. There are moments of side comments, she calls them foot notes, that seem like she’s pulled you aside and is telling them into your ear. It’s a surreal experience. Very much like watching a movie, and the character makes eye contact with the camera.
Everyone is a suspect in this book. Absolutely everyone! The author breaks every character down by motive and means, making it very much like a game of Clue. But as much as it’s a murder mystery, it a lot of fun. There is bickering, sarcasm, lots of alcohol, and even some romance. I believe this is considered a cozy mystery, and I’m ok with that. It was never boring or too toned down. The perfect blend of quirky characters, non descriptive love scenes, and mild murder. As someone who loves dark thrillers, I found this book refreshing and a good pallet cleanser.
The book is the first in a series. Left with a cliffhanger ending, it’s the perfect set up for the next book. I will definitely be listening to that one.

This was a really quick read and I do love a book that gets to the point rather than drag on for needless chapters for the sake of word count.

I definitely didn’t sus out the killer before it was revealed and that’s always great when reading a murder mystery.

My only complaint is the breaking of the fourth wall in such a blatant way. I don’t mind it, when well executed, but beginning a chapter with “Hey fam, how’s it going? Did you figure it out yet?” was a little too much for me. I felt like I was being force fed this particular writing choice. It would have been enough for me to rate this 3.5 stars, but I bumped it up to 4 stars for all of the shameless Taylor Swift references - another bold choice from Catherine Mack.

This was a fun book. It was Italian version of clue with finlay Donavan vibes. I managed to half way figure out the murderer but I won’t give that away.

Even though I liked the book, I didn’t love the author breaking the fourth wall by speaking to the reader (or listener in my case). It breaks the flow of the story and it takes a minute to get back in.

A fast paced, cozy mystery. Sadly, I struggled with this one. I really wanted to love it. The humor didn’t hit right for me and I didn’t connect with the characters. I had an expectation from the synopsis that took a long time to happen. If you don’t like it when the MC breaks the 4th wall, then skip this book. It happens a lot.

Apparently, there are footnotes in the book. I would recommend the audiobook. The narrator was great and the footnotes flowed seamlessly. I love the descriptions of the Italian setting.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher.