Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher. This was such a page turner and got me out of a reading slump. I loved the full cast and wanted to know how it would all end. I'd describe this as a popcorn thriller.

Such an excellent debut novel by Jessie Garcia!

Jasmine is desperate to escape from her abusive boyfriend and unfulfilling life. Stephanie has achieved success in her field and from the outside appears to have it all but feels disconnected from and unappreciated by her work and family. Jasmine finally escapes and is on a plane to Denver seated next to Stephanie and a connection is made. What happens after their flight? We are left to wonder for a while! We know that something is amiss as they both become very unavailable and begin sending cryptic texts to friends and coworkers. There is a large part of the book that focuses on the coworkers/friends and their growing annoyance followed by concern.

No spoilers here but the ending is not what I expected and don't we all love it when that happens! Don't miss this great read and I hope Jessie Garcia writes many more.

Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

What a whirlwind of twists and turns!

This book is perfect for when you're in the mood for a thriller that hooks you immediately. It really pulls you in with its multiple points of view, and keeps you guessing as you try to piece together the puzzle. Just when you think you’ve got it figured out, the plot takes a sharp turn, and nothing is as it seems. The moments of tension are so well-crafted that you’ll find yourself holding your breath, completely absorbed in the unfolding drama. If you’re someone who needs your books to be pretty realistic, be aware that you'll need to suspend a fair amount of disbelief to fully enjoy the ride.


The book's resolution is satisfying, although the very last scene felt a bit stilted, leaving me wanting just a little more. Despite that, it was exactly what I needed as a palate cleanser between denser reads, pulling me out of a reading slump with its fast-paced, engaging storyline. This book is perfect for fans of twisty thrillers and those who enjoy being kept guessing until the very end. I'd give it a solid 4 out of 5 stars, and recommend it as a good option for your next beach day or weekend escape.

Great book. Held my attention and kept me guessing. The characters were likeable! Thank you to Netgalley, St Martens press and the author for the arc for my honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press, and Jessie Garcia for the opportunity to read this arc!! This is Jessie Garcia’s debut novel!! This book is just wow!!! It made it up into my top 5 favorite books of the year so far!! The characters are very relatable, very fast paced, addictive storyline, many multiple povs which I loved, so many unexpected twists, and it was a refreshingly unique thriller!!! Jessie, thank you so for such a great read! I look forward to reading future books of yours!!

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My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5 billion gazillion stars)

Available: 1/25

Stephanie and Jasmine have nothing and everything in common. The two women don’t know each other but are on the same plane. Stephanie is on a business trip and Jasmine is fleeing a very abusive relationship. After a few days, they text their friends the same exact messages about the same man. The messages becoming stranger and more erratic. The texts go silent, and the panic sets in. Stephanie and Jasmine are each declared missing and in danger!

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This was a wild read! Jasmine is leaving her abusive husband, sneaking out when he is sleeping.
Stephanie is going to a work conference. They meet on the plane. But what is strange is when friends of each are receiving the same messages about the same man Trent. When the messages stop and the girls have disappeared the cops step in. Who is Trent? What does he have to do with the girls? Where are the girls?

The Business Trip by Jessie Garcia. This is a gripping, page-turning thriller with a fast-paced, complex plot. The story is told in multiple viewpoints, but it flows naturally and is easy to follow. Multiple twists and turns and then more twists that have you believing you have it all figured out then the rug gets pulled out from under you. This is a debut novel, eagerly awaiting Ms. Garcia's next book.
Thank you Jessie Garcia, St Martin's Press, and Netgalley for the opportunity to preview the book.

Stephanie and Jasmine meet on a flight. One heading on a business trip and the other escaping an abusive boyfriend and a life that is going nowhere. Told in 3 acts and with multiple perspectives at time made this book a bit confusing but overall I enjoyed it. Just when I thought I had the story figured out, another twist came along. A quick, excellent read!

This started out pretty well and has a multi-layered cast of characters. Hard to keep track of everything going on though. I lost interest mid-way through however and did not finish.

This was a new author to me . I found the book interesting. It could have shorter as it dragged on.

This book was so good! I could not put it down and enjoyed every moment. From the first page, there was the best kind of tension and it never let go until the very end. On top of that, the twists and turns in the story were a constant surprise and the culmination at the end was something I never saw coming! I've already recommended this book to three people and will continue to do so. This is probably one of the best thriller books I've ever read!

Jasmine, escaping boyfriend, and Stephanie, on business trip, sit on plane together. Jasmine decides to take on Stephanie’s life. Big unexpected twist at end of book. Very good psycho suspense. Not too graphic or horror.

This was really confusing, in a fun way. Like trying to get through a maze and finding turns and dead ends everywhere. But when you get to the surprise ending is worth it.

This book was so good from the first page all the way until the end! Kept me guessing throughout and I really liked the different perspective's throughout. The characters were very well written and the mystery unraveled so well. Will definitely be reading more.

I really liked this debut. At the beginning I thought it would just be from the viewpoints of the two women, but it ended up being written in several viewpoints. I like how the story was built up from each angle. There were twists you can't possibly guess. I would recommend to anyone who loves a good twist.

Unfortunately this book was just not for me! The premise really drew me in but I was not immediately hooked or interested in either of the main characters.

It has been a long time since I rated a 5 star book. What a page turner. The best part about the book is the relatability of Jasmine...down on her luck and looking for better sometimes at a cost the person cannot see. Definitely going to look for more written by Jessie

The Business Trip wonderful debut thriller that kept me glued to the book. Two women who don't know each other are on the same flight. Texts are sent to their friends. Puzzling things happen.
There are so many characters who have their own chapter. I usually get confused with many character, however this author did an excellent job of writing, and I was able to keep each one straight in my mind. There were couple places where I went "huh?" but soon these were explained.
The ending was very satisfying! I hope Jessie Garcia writes another one soon!

The Business Trip by debut author J. Garcia, published by St. Martin's Press, is a twisty tthriller.
A twisted tale, a story full of lies deceit, betrayal and in the end I didn't who was the villain and who was the victim.
Blurb: Stephanie and Jasmine have nothing and everything in common. The two women don’t know each other but are on the same plane. Stephanie is on a business trip and Jasmine is fleeing an abusive relationship. After a few days, they text their friends the same exact messages about the same man—the messages becoming stranger and more erratic.

And then the two women vanish. The texts go silent, the red flags go up, and the panic sets in. When Stephanie and Jasmine are each declared missing and in danger, it begs the questions: Who is Trent McCarthy? What did he do to these women— or what did they do to him?

This was fantastic. I really enjoyed reading it and didn’t want to put it down. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC!