Two couples embark on a nice vacation - what could possibly go wrong? A holiday full of lies and betrayal with a dash of humor.

I loved the different POV’s. The banter between the friends was the most enjoyable part of the writing for me. I do wish we got more of Theo’s perspective, especially towards the end.

The book really started to pick up about a third through, and from there I could not stop. At one point, the author bamboozled me so hard I had to do a double take.

I devoured this book. It was such an easy, enjoyable read.

The trip gave what it was supposed to give; the premise is simple: two couples go to Thailand and have a dreadful time; the characters are exciting, and there’s a lot of tension between their outward selves and their inner dialogue,

In addition to the thriller parts of the book, these characters are foolish travelers. For example, who wears a Rolex to a foreign country? They stressed me out, but it added to the suspense.

The entire book had excellent pacing, and the ending felt like icing on the cake.

Thanks for the advance review copy.

I’ll start by saying that it was a little lackluster for me. I loved the plot of the book and was so wishing it would have delivered but I felt like it fell short. The summary tells us that a murder happens while two couples are on vacation. However, I just kept waiting and waiting for this murder. It didn’t end up happening until towards the end of the book and by then there wasn’t much of the trip left to be ruined (as the summary states).

Up until the murder, which is most of the book, there is some tension and you can feel where the book is headed. I found myself thinking “okay we get it…” a couple of times. The characters were a little naive and I just wanted more from them. The past of one of the characters is explained eventually and that does add a little bit of interest to the story.

The ending wraps up quickly and one piece of it is kind of random. But the setting she chose was beautiful and interesting. It took me about a day to finish so it’s definitely a quick read! I’ll continue to try others by Phoebe Morgan.

Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for a copy of this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

The Trip has a promising premise that sadly didn't fully take off for me.

I loved the setting and the sense of adventure and possibility in the beginning of the book. There were clues early on that several characters were keeping secrets, and initially, this had me very intrigued. A thriller combining a friend group, secrets, and an exotic setting is one of my favorite story setups. Unfortunately, this story seemed to get lost somewhere between a travel dairy type story and actual thriller. The mystery wasn't particularly mysterious, and we're given a few details about each character, such as financial status, that are repeated over and over. There's a lot of time devoted to things that didn't further the plot and instead kept the story from gaining momentum.

I really wanted to love this book since I've enjoyed past books from this author, but slow pacing and a mystery that didn't hold my interest overshadowed the unique setting and premise that first pulled me in.

This was a great beach read! Interesting, well-paced, and not too complex. I enjoyed it, and would read other books by this author.

Great book overall! I liked the plot and the way that the author moved the plot along. Kept me reading throughout and curious as to what happens next.

Thank You Netgalley and William Morrow Paperbacks for the ARC of this book in return for my honest review.
This was a very slow read for me as I struggled to get thru it. Ending was very predictable and not much jumped out.

The author did a fair job getting us to know the 2 couples; rich newly weds Sakia & Theo and broke couple Holly & Lucas; because the financial standings was mentioned in almost every chapter. It comes in to play way to much and you lose the luster of the actual couple identities.

They build up of scenery in Thailand made you feel like you could really be there with them, but a trip I would never want to be on.

2.75/5 ⭐️
After being so excited in the first couple of chapters, this book did not meet my expectations. The plot, while holding an underlying tension, fell flat. The interactions between the two couples felt like something that could have made a very intense, very interesting plot, but I did not feel that we continued to explore the relationships. Too many "outsiders" and other cast were brought in without actually needing to be included.

Overall, the book left much to be desired.

Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!

While I enjoyed the multiple POV's, the characters themselves were a bit boring. The story was far more depressing than I expected. Very little is uncovered about the villain, and the pace is slow. This might have worked better as a shorter novel. Minimal character development made it hard to connect with anyone. While there were a couple unexpected twists, many plot points were predictable.

This is an excellent thriller - a fast read that I absolutely enjoyed. I loved the Thai setting, the well-drawn, flawed characters, the interaction among them, and the masterful buildup of suspense. I was surprised more than a few times right up to the very end. If you’re looking for a gripping thriller or just a wander through one of the most fascinating places in the world, then this book is for you! Let's parachute in...

Everyone, pack your bags and fasten your seat belts for a turbulent journey on a holiday gone terribly wrong. Set in the chaotic streets and idyllic landscapes of Thailand, ’The Trip’ is sure to keep you on the edge of your beach chair!

Four friends become increasingly paranoid as a variety of unsettling events unfold. Then they meet an enigmatic stranger who threatens to turn their dream getaway into a nightmare. Tensions rise like the tropical heat as some of the friends become suspicious, not knowing the deadly secrets the others have to hide.

So pack your sunscreen and suspicions - this is one holiday where the baggage is emotional, the souvenirs are sinister, and the return trip might just be a one-way ticket!!

P.S. Props to the author for bringing Bangkok and Thailand’s beautiful beaches to vivid life. The details were authentic, from the busy streets, the beautiful temples, the food at the outdoor market, to the everyday interactions between tourists and locals. As a reader, I got lost in a trip of my own through these pages. If you’ve never been to Thailand and would like a taste of what the country is like, then this book is a great place to start!

My thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for this ARC in exchange for my honest review. #TheTrip #NetGalley

This was a fast, gripping page-turner beach read with an immersive vacation setting. Four friends set off for a holiday in Thailand, and one is hiding a very big secret that comes back to haunt the group, and the keeper of the secret.. If you like vacation thrillers and morally complex characters, you will love this one.

Two couples, the greatest of friends, go on a couples vacation to Thailand. There the fun, mystery, mayhem, and murder occurs. The twists and turns kept me interested but I did feel like I struggled to get through it at times. I did enjoy the plot and the ending!

An enjoyable quick-read thriller. Two couples go on a Thailand vacation. One couple is rich, the other badly struggling. Then, a stranger becomes too friendly, and things keep going missing. I enjoyed the twists throughout and did not see the end coming. Recommended for anyone who wants to read some escapist fiction. Perfect beach book. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

#TheTrip

I enjoyed the book. Four friends, Saskia, Theo, Holly, and Lucas, traveled to Thailand on an epic adventure, and trouble followed them the entire trip. The author wrote each chapter in the character's POV and tied it together to create a good thriller. Each character has a little secret that is developed in the story. Saskia had committed a crime in her past and is followed by her accomplice Caleb, who was looking to ruin her life. I thought I had predicted the ending but was wrong; twists and turns led to the ending. If you like adventure, mystery, thrillers, and new destinations, this book is for you.

Like other reviewers, I struggled to get into the story as it felt like the plot just sort of meandered along. Yes, there were suspicious incidents, but no mounting tension. I'm not a fan of multiple perspectives, and this is an example of why. The POVs feel jumpy and there's no perspective or character I really connected with or rooted for. As a result, this format only served to drag out an already slow plot.

One thing I *did* really appreciate was the relationships between the characters at the start of the story. With thrillers similar to this, often there is deep underlying tension or annoyance between the characters that worsens over the course of the book. It was refreshing that all of the characters genuinely seemed to enjoy being around each other, even with financial differences.

The plot was great . The actual story was a great with two couples who are best friends going on a trip together. The only thing I found the story was too drawn out and would had been better as a shorter story. Great vacation read

Two bestie couples take an exotic vacation together to Thailand and I had a hard time liking any of them right from the start. Who takes an exotic vacation in the midst of saving to buy a flat? Well, that would be Holly & Lucas - because heaven forbid they let their wealthy, oblivious, self-absorbed friends Saskia & Theo down. I appreciated the change of voice each chapter, it helped with perspective of each character.
Bad decision after bad decision, the plot felt a lot like a slow moving train - you know where it’s going but it’s taking forever to get there. Per suspense/thriller guidelines, the ending leaves room for a sequel and that might be where the better story is - the dismissiveness of the guilty for the unresolved trauma of the innocent could surely lead to some blackmail.
I received this ARC through NetGalley in return for my honest review…and my honest review boils down to: didn’t love it.

Wow! This book was absolutely amazing. I'd definitely describe it as a beach read but it had me hooked from the start. The author was so good at describing the setting that I really felt as though I was in Thailand with the characters. The story was gripping and suspenseful and left me in shock. The characters were relatable and I really was able to bond wit them. Big thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC!

This book had me on my toes from the first page! It was one of the books you start reading and literally can’t put down! It was fast paced and an easy read. I loved the wild girls by this author and I was so happy I was able to get an advance copy of this book! It did not disappoint!

I read this on vacation and it was a great thriller.
Every character was interesting and had something to hide. I love the location of Thailand and could picture myself there.. The character of creepy Caleb was spot on. All 4 friends kept secrets from one another but at the end I didn’t expect what one of them would do with the information that they kept. I look forward to reading more from this author.