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.

I enjoyed this book for what it is: a pretty standard friends/frenemies-go-on-a-trip-together novel. The book dragged in places since it was hard to see why the characters couldn’t spot the antagonist a mile away. I also didn’t believe the final actions of one of the characters, who’d seemed decent for all of the book. 3/5 stars. Not a waste of time, but forgettable.

Thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for letting me read an ARC of this book.

A solid vacation thriller set in Thailand 😍 highly recommend NOT reading the goodreads blurb because it has a spoiler in it!

Four friends set off for a vacation and so many bad things keep happening to them such as missing purses, messed up hotel reservations, and creepy notes left in their room while they’re out. Then all of a sudden the same man keeps popping up and inserting himself into their group. We get multiple POV from the start of the trip to when finally all the secrets come out.

It wasn’t super unpredictable but it was a solid memorable book, 4 stars because I did feel the first half was a bit slow. I will definitely check out this author’s other books!

Thanks so much to William Morrow books + NetGalley for my ARC! PUB DATE 10.08.24

Two British couples embark on a vacation to Thailand. It starts out a little rocky with their first hotel not being available so they find a hostel for the night. From there they start to experience some misfortune.

I love how the story is told from each character and how you quickly learn the dynamics of the couples and the individuals and how they all have their secrets.

A easy summer read that keeps you turning the page.

Thank you to the author and #netgalley for the ARC.

The trip caught my interest because I love a good thriller that surprises me with every page. This book was well written and a quick read.

3.5 stars

Note: I received an advanced copy of this book from William Morrow via NetGalley.

This book explores the dark undercurrents of friendship, loyalty, and betrayal. Set against the backdrop of a dream holiday gone wrong, the story follows four friends who find their paradise shattered by a brutal murder. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that each of the friends is hiding something, and that the bonds they once thought unbreakable are fraying under the weight of their secrets.

The premise promises a gripping psychological thriller, but the execution leaves something to be desired. The pacing is slow, making it difficult to stay fully engaged with the story. The character development feels somewhat formulaic, with backstories that come across as forced and overly reliant on stereotypes—the rich guy, the poor guy, and so on. This lack of depth in the characters, particularly in Sashki and Holly, makes it challenging to connect with them from my perspective.

The ending, while intended to be a shocking twist, feels rushed and doesn't deliver the impact it could have. I did find the story as a whole to be intriguing.

Ooooo!!! This was good! 4 friends head to Thailand for a holiday. But it seems shady from the very beginning. The hotel lost the reservation & they end up in a hostel…& weird things start happening.
I loved this, the suspense was great. A slow burn that had me looking over my own shoulder while reading. But I gotta say, the ending was not my fave! I wish the last chapter had been different. Otherwise this was a great, slow-burn suspense!

WOW! I originally thought of Pretty Little Liars when I read the description, but wow. I was definitely sucked into this book. Just when I thought I had figured out the plot I was thrown for a loop. The book flowed amazingly. I did not want it to end. I cannot wait to read more by Phoebe.

Super quick read and very fast paced. My absolute favorite types of murder mystery books! I stayed up until 2am to finish this!

Four friends traveling in Thailand and a murder happens, I was immediately intrigued! This was very fast paced and a quick read. The suspense kept me glued to my kindle and the discretion was amazing, I felt like I was there. This book was well written with an unreliable narrator and excellent twist.

Great summer read, full of rich descriptions of the four friends traveling together. The secrets each hold are unearthed in a suspenseful novel that I couldn’t put down. Who dunnit? It’s a quick, exciting read. I will find more books by this author.

Another brilliantly written thriller by Phoebe Morgan, who is one of my favorite authors. THE TRIP is tense and well-paced. Morgan's books are masterfully written and contain surprising twists. I like the character development and the conclusion. She's a master at building up suspense in her novels.

I love Morgan's descriptions of Thailand, the hostel, the hotel, the villa, and the food. She is a master at writing descriptions.

I highly recommend THE TRIP, and all of her other novels. I eagerly await the release of Morgan's next book.

Thank you NetGalley and William Morrow for a chance to review this book.