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.

You will absolutely have to suspend your disbelief for this one, but it was a unique premise and it kept me guessing.

I actually started this one quite a while ago and stopped reading it because the opening chapter was so suspenseful that I wasn't sure this was going to be the right book for me. It appeared to be heading to a very dark place with more domestic violence than I care to read, but I'm glad I came back to it. I suppose parts of it were a bit dark, but they didn't feel heavy and it wasn't excessively graphic. It was one of those books where even if you don't agree with the main character and her choices, you're still rooting for her. I ended up really enjoying this.

This was super fun and fast-paced. A great popcorn thriller. And it's a debut. Two of my favorite things because it's the beginning of a good journey. This book really hit it off and I can tell why, the plot was really intricate. I loved it!

This was okay. It was a fairly generic book and the writing wasn't fresh or anything. It's not memorable but could be a passable bit of entertainment.

I’m a bit behind on my ARCs.

The Business Trip was a twisty ride. While some of it felt repetitive, the twist at the end was a lot of fun. Solid 3 stars!

Creepy, fast-paced, and a little over the top

The Business Trip by Jessie Garcia kicks off with a gripping premise: Stephanie is on a routine work trip, and Jasmine is fleeing an abusive relationship. They meet by chance — or maybe fate — and quickly find themselves drawn into something far more dangerous than either expected.

At first, it’s just two women crossing paths. But when both start sending eerily identical messages to their friends about the same mysterious man — and then suddenly go silent — the story takes a dark and suspenseful turn. The tension builds well, especially through the shifting perspectives and chilling text message sequences.

The mystery kept me hooked, but some twists felt a bit too far-fetched to fully land. There were moments that stretched credibility and made it harder to stay immersed, though the pacing and atmosphere helped carry the story forward.

Trigger warnings: Includes domestic abuse, stalking, gaslighting, and emotional/psychological manipulation.

Overall, The Business Trip is a solid psychological thriller with a creative setup and some truly unsettling moments. It’s not entirely grounded in realism, but if you’re looking for a fast, twisty read with a sinister vibe, it might hit the spot.

thank you Netgalley for the ARC in exchange of my honest review.

I feel like it took forever to get to the ending which seemed to be the only good part, too much fluff and unnecessary info. I wished it was more exciting.

This book was super fun with lots of twists and turns! A real page turner, I couldn’t put it down! It kept me guessing until the end.

This is a new to me author, and I will definitely be looking for more of her works. The author pulled me into the story and kept me on the edge of my seat, turning pages as fast as I could in order to find out what was going on. If you enjoy mystery, suspense, and lots of twists and turns you will enjoy this story. I can’t wait to see what this author brings us next.


I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley. This is my honest and voluntary review.

This is one of the best thrillers I have read all year-truly I stayed up way past my bedtime to finish this title and lied awake for way too long afterwards thinking about it. Admittedly, I was a bit lost at who was who in the middle, but that turned out to be the whole point. I think this developed well, and while some of the twisting was a bit predictable (non-derogatory) I still had my jaw agape in the end.

Thanks so much for the copy! This was a book i requested based on the cover and it didn't disappoint! This is a new author to me, and i cannot wait to read what comes next. I was also thrilled to receive a gifted finished copy of this one in the mail--what a nice surprise!

This was a fast-paced thriller that I sped through. I like when thrillers are mixed with mystery and this book does a great job blending the two. The chapters were a little long to feel like a thriller but it didn't drag at all. The ending was a little fast but overall I really enjoyed this book!

Defintiely not what I was expecting! There were a lot of twists and just when you think you know what is happening, you find out just how wrong you were! I loved the ending - felt very satisfying even though I would have been happy if things had been different (not everything always needs to be ended cleanly). I would recommend this!

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𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝔹𝕦𝕤𝕚𝕟𝕖𝕤𝕤 𝕋𝕣𝕚𝕡
𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮

It took a few chapters for my interest to peak. The more I read, the more I wanted to know.

The story was clever, yet could be confusing at times with different POVs and a dual timeline. There were some surprising twists as the story came to a close, which I enjoyed.

The characters were, overall, terrible people. Abuse, unwanted sexual advances, and lies are all involved in the story. Who is the real victim or victims in this mess?

The Business Trip has quite an intense plot, and this debut author connected the dots well, telling the story in a unique way.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for providing me with this ebook to read and review.