Thanks to NetGalley, Jessie Garcia, and St. Martins Press for an advance copy of The Business Trip in exchange for an honest review. This book was a literal trip (pun intended) that kept me guessing through every road we went down. I thought I had the plot and final twist figured out a few times but I ended up not being on the right road at all. The ending wrapped up nicely for me especially in the epilogue (IYKYK)!! I also that the chapters were short, quick, and switched POVs. Grab a copy of this gem on Jan 14th!

4.5 stars, rounded up to 5 for GR.

This is a debut novel for Jessie Garcia and it is good! I can't wait till she writes more. I liked the way the book was written. Short chapters with different character perspectives. At first, it took me a second to get used to this but once I got into it I found it so helpful in laying out the story.. In the second half of the book, some things are repeated but you are getting a little different perspective on that part of the story. I kept asking myself if some of this was even possible in today's technology age but I reminded myself it is just a novel and it has great entertainment. Many twists and turns make for a great read, Thank you St. Martin Press and Netgalley for an ARC. I think it is going to be a big hit!

What a wild ride, I was hooked from the beginning! I love how the story was broken down in the different parts so you get the full story. Would like something about Robert, Glenn, and Anna once everything came to light
Great debut novel for this author!

Thank you to Netgalley, St. Martin's Press, and Jessie Garcia for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Publication date for The Business Trip is January 14, 2025.

This book was just what I was looking for in a thriller. It had its share of twists and turns and definitely never saw the ending coming. I loved how it shared every characters’ account of the story. Definitely will be recommending this book.

WARNING: This review is full of spoilers!! Where to even start. I liked Jasmine. I was rooting for Jasmine. Even as she made poor choices I was rooting for her. But I loved Stephanie as well. I felt for her character. And I really liked Robert and Lucy. And I liked Anne too. So when Jasmine kept making poor judgments, I was ready to leave it as did not finish. However, I am not much of a quitter. And I wanted to see where the author would take me. WOW, I did not see that ending. So I am going to give it a high four.

It's been a while since I read a good thriller and this was such a great, fast-paced read! I really liked how at the beginning of the book, each chapter was told from a different perspective. And not just one or two characters, but most of the characters that we're introduced to in the story. To me, it felt like a police interview where each person was telling what happened from a different point of view. It made the story fly by and I couldn't stop reading it. I only took off one half star from the review, because I actually felt like the ending dragged on a bit when they switched to one character for the remainder of the book. I know that they had to wrap everything up and explain everything, but it did seem to be a little much. Overall, a solid 4.5 star book!

The story is unique and I loved the main twist. The different POV are great. I loved it! Watch out for Jessie Garcia!

Notes:
Need closure POV chapter from Glenn
I liked him a lot, i wanted more! He was ridiculous! What happened to him though? From his POV?

Daniel and Bruce can be morphed in with Lucy, maybe Lucy and Robert do all the investigating.

It’s difficult to believe that The Business Trip is a debut novel. It was more like the work of a seasoned author. Outstanding.

I can’t begin to adequately summarize this book, so I won’t try. I can easily say I enjoyed every single page of this page-turner, including the many surprises around every corner, the believable characters (some likable, some not so much), the ending (loved the ending), and so much more.

Thank you to NetGalley and Ms. Garcia ever so much for the opportunity to read and review this book. I absolutely loved it.

The business trip You can try to escape your circumstances. But until you change your self. You will always be stuck. This woman was so self absorbed. She loved the identity of victim

The Business Trip was amazing! Way better than any business trip I’ve ever been on! It was so fun having the story POV change throughout. I immediately wanted to read another after I finished!

Twisted Murder Mystery

Two women meet on a plane, one running away from an abusive spouse and one heading to a convention. From there it gets a bit difficult to figure out why some things aren’t making sense. You keep reading anyway, hoping the next chapter makes things clearer. You read more and eventually you realize you’ve been misled and that’s why the pieces didn’t fit. The ending is a surprise and pulls the whole mess into perspective.

If you are the type of reader that reads totally for enjoyment you can cruise through and enjoy this story without trying to figure out why some of the parts don’t seem to fit. If, however, everything needs to make sense to you as you read, give it a pass.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an advance copy of The Business Trip, this is my honest review.

This was a thoroughly enjoyable and well-crafted thriller. Garcia's novel offers a unique experience by delving into the reactions of coworkers and friends to the mysterious disappearances of the main characters, Stephanie and Jasmine. This added a depth that you don't often find in typical thrillers.

The story follows two women, Stephanie and Jasmine, who seemingly have nothing in common but end up texting eerily similar messages about the same man before both vanish. The plot twists and turns, layer upon layer, revealing the depths of a mastermind manipulator. The central mystery revolves around figuring out who this man is and what happened to Stephanie and Jasmine.

Garcia excels in character development, particularly in showcasing the psychological manipulation and the complexities of human relationships. The characters feel real and their reactions to the unfolding events are both believable and engaging. The portrayal of their friends and coworkers reacting to their disappearances adds an immersive dimension to the narrative.

One of the standout features of The Business Trip is Garcia's masterful handling of twists. Just when you think you have figured out the plot, another twist is thrown in, keeping you on the edge of your seat. The unexpected turns are executed with finesse, ensuring that the story remains unpredictable until the very end.

From start to finish, I loved the journey that Garcia took me on. It's a thriller that not only delivers on suspense but also offers a rich, multi-layered narrative that keeps you engaged throughout. Garcia's ability to weave together the perspectives of different characters adds a unique depth to the story, making it a standout in the genre.

If you are a fan of thrillers that keep you guessing and offer well-developed characters, I highly recommend The Business Trip. Jessie Garcia has crafted a novel that is both captivating and thought-provoking, making it a must-read for anyone looking for an engrossing and twisty ride.

This was quite the trip. Really enjoyed the ride you took, never quite how or why your journey was going? How you figure it out before the end!

I really tried to like this one. I’m so thankful for the ARC, but this is just too ridiculous for me.

4.5⭐️
two women are on the same plane for very different reasons. one is fleeing an abusive relationship and the other is going on a business trip. then they send their friends identical messages before vanishing and being declared missing. this is such a fantastic psychological thriller where you think you have things figured out until another twist comes. i love how the author sprinkled clues right from the beginning (along with some red herrings) to really get you involved in trying to solve the mystery of what's going on. i read this in less than 24 hours, i could not put it down and i had to know what was going to happen next. the only reason it's not a full five star read for me is the epilogue. i didn't think it was needed and wish it had just ended before that. this comes out early next year, but you absolutely need to add it to your 2025 reading list!

cw: physical and sexual abuse

thanks to netgalley and st. martin's press for my ARC of the business trip by jessie garcia. all opinions are my own,

I appreciate the ARC from NetGalley and the publisher, but this was not the book for me. I tried to stick with it for most of the story but found the characters unbelievable, and the plot preposterous. I don't want to give too much away, but I think that writing in the first person is not the the best choice for cliched characters like these.

This book was great, thank you for allowing me to read an Advanced Reader Copy. Even better, thank you for having it available on "read now," so anyone who wants to read this can do so easily without waiting to be approved or even risk not being able to at all.

This book is about two women, Jasmine and Stephanie, who are on the same flight for two different reasons. One for work, one personal. When things go array, we think this is a typical serial killer story and the killer is obvious, but then, it takes a huge turn twisting the entire book. Personally, I think the book would've been better if that was the only twist, but then, it twisted yet again. The first twist I loved and didn't see coming. I didn't see the second twist coming either, but it made me like the book less because it made it seem unrealistic.

I also enjoyed the struggling, poor girl storyline who gets revenge against the popular, rich and successful girl, however, I thought the second twist tied the whole thing together too much in a perfect bow and created too much drama, making it more of a drama than a thriller,

For a debut book, this was definitely a well written story though and I'd be happy to read future books from this author to see if I like them even more.

The level of ridiculousness in this book is off the charts; I can't think of any other way to describe it.

The first half has eight different POVs. Whenever a chapter would start with a different character, I would have to stop and remind myself who this person is. Then in the second half, it goes down to two or three POVs.

I can't really go into much more detail without a lot of spoilers, but if you find yourself getting annoyed by the 'that would NEVER happen' moments in a book, this definitely is not for you.

I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley. What a prize! The release date is January 2025 but I feel so lucky that I was able to read early.

The premise is two women; Jasmine and Stephanie both on a flight - stephanie is headed to a business conference and Jasmine is headed to Denver escaping her abusive boyfriend. Chance brings them together on a flight and what unfolds is a mystery.

It’s told from multiple points of view and while I typically think more than 3-4 POV gets confusing, this one had several POV but was not at all confusing. The characters were all so different and played a different role. I got a 360 degree view from all points of the story and what everyone is hearing/thinking.

I was so shocked at what happened especially at the end. I did not see that coming at all. I liked how you met the main characters, Stephanie and Jasmine at the beginning but then they went silent and the story is told from the supporting characters. It really added to the mystery of “what the heck has happened to these two women?”

I heard this is the first novel from this author and I hope to read more in the future.

This is one to check out come January!

This story was one I went into with no expectations. I wanted to see how it would unfold without reading what other people thought first. It made it that much more enjoyable because I just got to sit back and be sucked in without expectations or knowing what would come next. I liked this is one.