This book was wild! You have two women - Jasmine and Stephanie who are from different worlds and just happen to be on the same flight together. Stephanie and Jasmine sit by each other and become friends. What goes from there is a guessing game of who is with Trent. Each character has a great back story and the intersection of the two characters and how their paths combine and lead to the future. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for allowing me to read and review! Great book Jessie Garcia!

I tried reading and then I tried listening. Could not get into this book. I was bored. Maybe it got more exciting later on, but the beginning did not grasp me either way of reading. It just felt like the characters were drolling on about nothing. Too many books to read to keep reading ones that don’t excite me!

This was a fairly standard but solid thriller. It started off strong for me, but I didn't feel fully invested as the story went on. There were a lot of characters and I never found myself really caring about any of them. The story as a whole was twisty in a scattered but kind of fun way though.

I read an ARC of this book from NetGalley. All comments are my own.

Wow! 4.5 stars

What an amazing book. I cannot tell you the last time I sat down and read a book in one day (I have 4 boys under 10 who constantly need me). I was hooked from the beginning! I had to know how everything was interconnected. I will say, once we found out what was going on, it did slow down for me a little. But the twist at the end had my jaw on the floor. There was a lot of people to keep track of, and while some might find it confusing, I liked that we got a little bit from each person.

I will definitely be keeping an eye out for anything else Jessie Garcia writes.

3.5 stars

Thanks to the publisher and netgalley for an ARC of The Business Trip by Jessie Garcia.

Stephanie and Jasmine cross paths while on a flight together. Stephanie is on her way to a conference while Jasmine is trying to escape her abusive boyfriend.

After the conference, Stephanie takes off unexpectedly with a man she met. Soon friends start to question what's really going when she goes missing.

This book will keep you guessing to the very end. Every time I thought I knew what was happening something else happened.

This book gripped me at first. The story had great potential but there were some twists and turns that seemed ridiculous. Also, I didn't really like the ending.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Business Trip
By: Jessica Garcia
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press
Pub Date: 1/14/25
Holy Moly this was so good! From debut author Jessica Garcia is a stellar thriller told with a full cast of characters. The story starts out with Jasmine, a 40 something woman who is in an abusive relationship trying to escape. When her plans come together she meets Stephanie on the plane while admiring the business woman she develops a plan to have a whole new life. Each character plays an important part in telling the story.
The twists were so good in this thriller I was blown away! Hope to see more from this author soon!
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This book turned out to be more of page turner and suspense than I was expecting. Most of it is told through different point of views but it’s easy to keep track of…the drama, the suspense though…will keep you turning the pages till the end.

I didn’t love all the characters but overall it creates a perfect combo.

So fun! What a great, twisty read! The ending was incredible! Loved the settings and while there were a lot of characters to keep track of, they all had a cool angle for the plot. I will definitely be reading more from
This author!

Well, Miss Jessie, you had me going wtf for the first 50% of this book. There were so many characters, and it was hard to pinpoint what exactly was happening or who should I believe. This story was TWISTED AF! The writing kept me engaged, guessing, and questioning everything I thought to be true. The twists were creative, and I was floored by the ending. Hands down, this is an incredibly entertaining and thought-provoking thriller

The Business Trip by Jessie Garcia was a really enjoyable read! I loved how the story was told through different points of view—it gave each character real depth and helped me connect with them on a more personal level. The character development was strong throughout, and I found myself invested in their individual arcs.

What really kept me turning the pages was the constant sense of intrigue. Just when I thought I had things figured out, a twist would throw me off course! It definitely kept me guessing all the way to the end.

Overall, a well-written and engaging book. One star off only because a few parts moved a little slowly for me, and some parts were a little far fetched.. but nothing that took away from the overall experience. Highly recommend if you enjoy multi-POV stories with a good mix of drama and suspense!

4.5 stars, rounded up

Wow!!! That is all I have to say about this one! This completely blew me away, which is hard to do as an avid thriller connoisseur, it takes a lot to blow me away, and this one did just that! I saw next to none of the twists coming, and boy was this a twisty ride!

I went into this not knowing anything, and I highly recommend doing the same!

If you're looking for a twisty thriller that will leave you constantly seconding guessing everything you know, then do yourself a favor and read this one!

I cannot wait to read her next book!

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

Jessie Garcia’s The Business Trip is a masterclass in multi-perspective storytelling. From the very first page, the novel pulls you into a tense, atmospheric mystery that unravels piece by piece through the eyes of a diverse and compelling cast of characters.

What truly sets this book apart is how seamlessly it handles its many points of view. While multiple narrators can sometimes make a story feel disjointed or overwhelming, Garcia’s writing is so fluid and intentional that each shift in perspective feels natural—necessary, even. Rather than causing confusion, every character’s account offers a fresh layer of insight, a new clue, or a surprising twist that propels the narrative forward. It’s like piecing together a puzzle in real time, where every voice matters and nothing is wasted.

The pacing is tight, the dialogue feels real, and the tension builds steadily until the final reveal—one that’s both shocking and satisfying. Garcia clearly understands human behavior, and her characters are painted with nuance, depth, and just the right amount of intrigue.

If you’re a fan of smart thrillers that make you think while keeping you turning the pages late into the night, The Business Trip is a must-read. Jessie Garcia delivers a gripping and cleverly layered mystery that proves multiple perspectives can work in perfect harmony.

I’m sorry, but this book was absolutely terrible. And you might ask did I end up finishing a book this bad when I am the DNF queen?

I regret it deeply.

LONG STORY SHORT, I BELIEVED THE GOODREADS REVIEWS THAT SAID THE ENDING WAS GREAT. READER, IT WAS NOT.

This was an absolute clusterf$&k. Rambling, too many POVs, nonsensical, terrible. Full of ridiculous caricatures. Like I laughed out loud at how bad some of it was. Literally all telling, no showing. It kind of read as if it was a random document self published on the Internet.

Do I like leaving reviews like this? No. Do I think they’re important? Yes. I need to read something else immediately to scrub this from my memory.

Thank you St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the digital ARC.

This is a wild and twisty book that’s a quick read. It’s somewhat unbelievable, but it’s fun and really fast-paced. I would read more from Jessie Garcia!

Full review to come on Goodreads and Amazon. Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for a review copy.

Oh man I love me some unlikeable characters and this book delivered that! The plot was twisty AF and I couldn't wait to find out what came next. I definitely recommend this to thriller readers!

Jessie Garcia’s The Business Trip is a smart and insightful read that dives deep into the complexities of modern corporate culture. The plot is engaging from the start, driven by sharp dialogue, internal tension, and well-timed twists that keep the momentum going throughout.

What really stands out is Garcia’s ability to capture the unspoken rules, politics, and quiet power struggles of the workplace. The protagonist's journey through professional challenges feels authentic and grounded, reflecting the kinds of moral and strategic decisions many professionals face but rarely talk about.

The pacing is strong, and the writing is clean and purposeful. While a few minor characters could have been more fleshed out, the core narrative holds steady and delivers a satisfying conclusion.

An excellent pick for readers who enjoy workplace dramas, character-driven narratives, and stories that reflect the pressures and ambitions of real-world careers.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book.

The Business Trip started off strong and was an entertaining, quick read. However, it didn’t hold my attention the way I had hoped. The story fizzled out toward the middle and the ending felt a bit lackluster. While it had potential, it just didn’t fully deliver for me.

2.75

I listened to the audiobook version and some narrators did fantastic while others didn't do a good job. This story has multiple POVs and is constantly switching between the main characters and side characters. When written well I usually love having so many different POVs. The problem I found with this story was every character felt like a fake person and except for the two main characters they all lacked any depth. Some POVs could have been left out since they only added repetition to the story and nothing of value. The plot had potential, and I love that the author tried to tell the story in an intriguing way but due to the writing, characters, and slow-moving story it overall fell flat for me. However, this is definitely an unpopular opinion as this book does have many high ratings. I'd recommend this one if you literally have no other thriller to read and don't mind a book that has an ending that will let you down.

I received a copy on #netgalley all thoughts and opinions are my own.