Wow! What a read - a great thriller that had me SHOOK! This was such a twisty, fast paced read that I thought I knew what was going on but boy was i wrong!

A gripping story that masterfully blends suspense, psychological intrigue, and unexpected twists. The narrative is fast paced and keeps the reader hooked, with each chapter peeling back another layer of the mystery. I was kept guessing until the end.
Many thanks to St. Martin’s Press and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

“Stephanie and Jasmine have nothing and everything in common. The two women don’t know each other but have boarded the same plane. Stephanie is on a business trip and Jasmine is fleeing an abusive relationship.”

The characters are relatable and this debut novel had me on the edge of my seat for every page! The twists and turns were unpredictable and I would have devoured it in a day if I didn’t have to work!

A must read for all thriller fans!

The Business Trip by Jesse Garcia had an interesting premise and I was excited to start reading it. It started off really strong and I was happy with this pacing for a majority of the book. It had a nice blend of both likeable and unlikable characters and a few twists that I didn't see coming. I was slightly confused with the timeline towards the end of the book and it did feel a bit rushed compared to the earlier pacing of the plot. Overall, it was an enjoyable read with a fresh plot.

I really enjoyed this book! I will now follow the author- and am looking forward to her next book. This book had so many points of view. It was a twisty thriller—

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for this Arc!

This is a debut for Jessica Garcia and I found this to be a great fast paced thriller. It had me turning the pages quickly and kept me on my toes. My jaw dropped multiple times throughout the book at the twists and turns and I had no clue what would happen next. Do yourself a favor and go in blind for this one.

Giving this one 4 stars!

Thank you St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the DRC of The Business Trip. All opinions in this review are my own.

DNF at 38%

In the beginning, I could ignore how simple the writing was because the mystery was so intriguing. However, I only made it two chapters into Trent's part (Part 3) and I can't do it anymore. I get that the author is trying to make this character unlikable but this seemed over the top. I couldn't keep reading the sexist and anti-trans rants just to find out what happens.

I loved the premise of this one: women meeting on a plane and then subsequently disappearing. I enjoyed the twists in the story and wanted to know what happened, but was ultimately not invested in the characters. Just didn't care about them. And I get tired of violence against women. There's still so much of it in the world and in the pages of books.

I was intrigued by the synopsis and the very beginning of the book but it doesn't take long before the story just goes completely off the rails. I'm able to suspend disbelief and still enjoy a book, especially when it comes to thrillers. But this book is so far-fetched that it absolutely took away from the enjoyment for me. I also enjoy multi POV but there are SO MANY minor characters with perspectives that adds nothing to the story other than to add confusion.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for providing me a digital reviewer copy in exchange for my honest thoughts.

Wow! All I can.say is wow! The twists and turns kept coming throughout the entire book. The suspense was amazing! I highly recommend this amazing book!

Really enjoyed this book! Kept me entertained from
Page 1. Loved the twists and the characters. Highly
recommended. Looking forward to this authors next book. Thanks for the early copy.

Jasmine is trying to escape from her abusive partner, and has finally saved up the money and worked up the courage to steal away under the dark of night. She has booked a flight and is anxious for her new start in life. Jasmine has always wanted to be a storng and independent woman. Stephanie is heading out on a business trip, to meet with iother execs having left her neighbour in charge of her cat Frank. stephanie wishes she were going on an actual vacation, not another business trip.

Jasmine and Stephanie end up sitting on the same aisle on the plane and after a elderly lady comments on how alike they look, Jasmine starts up a conversation with Stephanie. She sees in her what she wishes she were, and by the time the flight is over, Jasmine has a plan for her new life and looks foward to a new her. Meanwhile, Trent McCarthy, one of the other people at Stephanie's conference, who took an interest in her, finds himself inexplicably in hot water, with Stephanie and Jasmine at the center of the incident.

This book had lots of twists and turns and the first half of the book was excellent, the second half of the book left me feeling like it was a little
unbelievable. All in all, a pretty good read though.

Thank you to Netgalley, the publishing house and the author for the opportunity to read a complimentary copy of this book in return for a review based upon my honest opinion.

Whelp .. that was a fun read. I wasn't sure what to expect when I started this one but it quickly became a whirlwind of a ride. I enjoy multiple POVs and short chapters and this has both. The story was interesting and had me flying through the pages. The ending?! Definitely wasn't expecting that!

Thank you St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the review copy.

Thank you so much NetGalley for my ebook. I do apologize for not reading this sooner. I had every intention of reading it before it was published but I wasn't able to at the time. I absolutely loved this book. It was a good premise, and the plot twist did get me. The writing style was easy reading and very engaging. It didn't want to put it down. I would read another Jessie Garcia novel.

First, I would like to apologize to the author of The Business Trip. I received this as an ARC to be read before release in January. Life and mental stuff has been getting in the way of my reading in 2025. With that being said I was pretty sad that it took me this long to start this book!

I was roped in right off the start. With multiple POV’s throughout, I was really worried that I would lose the thriller effect because it would be difficult to follow who was who. I have to say this is one of the best books I’ve read with multiple POV’s. Before every new perspective the author mentions the next character and subtly reminds readers who the character is in their significance.

Some of the characters were written in such a way that they were so easy to hate. I was expecting the book to end far sooner than it did because I was enjoying the ride of the thrill, not expecting the massive twists and turns at the end.

If you are interested in a gripping and twisty thriller definitely consider this one!

I enjoyed this book. The first 70% of it I couldn’t put down, but then it got somewhat repetitive and I was waiting for a switch up.

I loved the different perspectives the story was told in. It kept me guessing and thinking what was going to happen the whole time. I definitely didn’t see the twist at the end!

Really loved this book. I found it hard to put down because I just had to see what happened next. Full of twists and turns, which I love. Great read if you love psychological thrillers.

This book was badly written and almost every plot point was achingly predictable. Almost none of the characters had nuance, especially the men and the murderer.

What did I just read!? what a brilliant story!! you think you know where it's going and bam! jaw on the floor! Thank you, Jessie Garcia and Netgalley for the opportunity to read the arc for an honest review, because honestly, I was blown away! Stephanie and Jasmine cross paths while boarding a plane and neither of them knows that is the moment both their lives will change forever. Trent was such a disliked character, beautifully described as a person to be despised. Just as the blurb mentions, the story has twist upon twist, layer upon layer, and nothing is as it seems. Highly recommend!

A fast paced, didn't want to put down thriller. But this has way too much repeat information from the re telling of the story. Plus, what happened to Stephanie's cat?! I have to know