This is the first book I have read from this author, but absolutely not my last. The premise of this book was really unique and I couldn’t put my kindle down. A really great thriller that I think anyone would love! Totally worth the read. I will now be reading everything from this author.

Sarah Goodwin has a huge hit on her hands with this one in my opinion. I read it over 2 days and couldn't put it down. I highly recommend it.

Lord of the flies meets nepo baby survivor. Most of these people are just insufferable and you end up questioning your moral compass because you wish some of them would die quicker. I really enjoyed it and want to read more of Sarah Goodwin’s back list.
Thank you to Avon Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC.

3.5 stars rounded down to 3.

Lila, socialite and influencer, goes on a trip to Thailand with her boyfriend. While out at a club one night, her boyfriend proposes. Lila, fuelled by teh party scene, invites a bunch of random strangers to her dad's luxurious house. Only catch, it is a small plane ride away. No worries as Lila has a private jet sitting around waiting for her.... It is all fun and games in the air until the plane crashes in the Thai jungle. Lila and her guests must battle the Thai jungle while they wait to hopefully be rescued.

I've read a couple other of Sarah Goodwin's books and generally enjoy them. I would say this one is a little less traditional thriller/suspense and more so falls in the survivor trope. I personally couldn't tell that from the synopsis provided. To me, it seemed like this book was going to be about a a trapped flight/hijacked plane or something along those lines. So the synopsis should definitely be changed as it is very misleading! I also don't think the title makes the most sense as this really isn't about a private jet at all. the private jet is a very small portion of the book and the rest is all about surviving in the jungle. The title and synopsis are completely misleading which just annoyed me lol.

Otherwise, it was an okay read. I do like Sarah Goodwin's writing style.The characters were all pretty annoying so it was hard to care about any of them. I was still invested and it is a quick and easy read.

Thank you Avon Books UK | Avon and NetGalley for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

I have read most of this authors previous books and have enjoyed them. So whenever she has a new release, I'm one of the first wanting to read it.
You know what you are going to get with this authors books. Something that is written simply, never anything deep, an easy read that you will have a great time reading.
But unfortunately this one missed the mark for me.
Right from the start I struggled to get invested and I think this was because all the characters are so unlikable I truly didn't care what the hell happened to them. Not only were they unlikeable, they all blurred into one as none of them had any depth or backstory. Therefore I had no one to root for and this sadly made not care one little bit about the plot.
I also found the plot lacked any tension, thrills, twists and because of certain chapters you do realise how it's all going to play out early on.
When I finished this I was left feeling incredibly let down by the whole story. This book is nothing that I hadn't read before and I'm so sad to say that I actually found it really dull and that is a first for me from this author because usually I really enjoy her books and find them so entertaining and not at all dull.
So, this one was a miss for me but I will read from this author again as hopefully I will enjoy her next book more.

I wasn’t a fan of this one. Although it had a promising premise, I found the writing just wasn’t for me. It didn’t pull me in at all.
Lila Wilde is a spoiled Daddy’s girl. After partying it up with her annoying Boyfriend in Thailand, she invites a group of fellow influencers and wannabes to jump on her Father’s private jet and continue the party at their multi million dollar compound.
Flight isn’t in the air long, before they find themselves crashed somewhere in the Thai jungle. They soon learn, this flight did not have a flight plan. Will help come at all? Will they survive? What could possibly go wrong? I didn’t care. I wasn’t invested in any of these characters. Not one.

The story is written in two different time lines.
The actual plane crash/ etc and Lila doing a TV interview after the crash. This isn’t marked for the reader as clearly as it should be, in my opinion. I don’t mind dual timelines at all, but I like to know when the shift occurs.
2.5 stars rounded up.

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read an early copy.

A modern day Lord of the Flies
Excellent twisty storyline.
Keeps you guessing right to the end.
Thoroughly enjoyable.
Thanks for the opportunity to read and review

Thank you NetGalley and Avon Books UK | Avon for allowing me to read this ebook early.This was absolutely excellent.This one will keep you up late turning the pages.

During a crazy night out, uber-rich Lila Wilde decides to take close to 40 people to her mansion in Thailand so that they can all continue partying. During the short flight trip the plane crashes in the jungle and all the money, all the privilege in the world, can’t help them. This is a thrilling read, with short chapters that follow what happens. We are all three meals away from complete chaos, so this mix of Lost and Lord of the Flies shows the characters for who they are. Spoiled, shallow, unbearable Lila discovers that she’s more resilient than she thought; while other people become monsters. From the beginning, you know that Lila survives, because she’s watching an interview of herself shortly after she was rescued. You also know how many passengers survived the plane crash, but it is not known how many made it out alive and, if so, who. The characters are well rounded. Some are normal people, likable and relatable, while others (the influencers) are so awful that it’s easy to root for a tiger to eat them. They don’t even have luggage, so they have almost nothing to help them survive. Jimmy Choos are not the best footwear for a trek in the jungle. I liked the animal conservation message that underlies the plot, because it makes you think without being preachy. But I was mostly surprised at how much Lila grew on me. At first, I didn’t think I’d be able to care about what happened to her but, as she changes, I started to like her more and more. Very entertaining.
I chose to read this book and all opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased. Thank you, NetGalley/Avon Books UK.

I am incredibly grateful to both NetGalley and Avon Books UK for the opportunity to read and review The Private Jet. Being selected to explore this captivating story before its official release has been such a treat, and I can’t wait to share my thoughts on it with all of you. A huge thank you to the teams at NetGalley and Avon Books UK for their generosity and for making this advanced reading experience possible.

The Private Jet was such an easy read, I absolutely flew through it. It just got me hooked so early on that it was near impossible for me to put it down.

It's fast paced with twists and turns throughout and an immense amount of uncertainty. This book made me feel SO MUCH ANXIETY. Honestly, I was on the edge of my seat the entire time.

I found myself thinking about this story whenever I couldn't read it because I so desperately needed to know what happened.

I am such a fan of survival films and this was exactly like that, just in book form. It was so so good! I need to check out more of Sarah Goodwin's books now!

I didn't enjoy this book very much. I found the characters hard to connect with. All the characters did was fight with one another. They didn't try to help each other at all given their situation.

When Laura's boyfriend proposes, she takes advantage of her father's wealth, inviting 30 random people to join her at his private retreat to party.
They travel by her father's jet; disaster strikes and the plane crashes miles from anywhere. No phones, no food, no water, no clothing - how will they survive?
This book explores the fragility of civilised behaviour and what happens when we are put under pressure. This was a tense, exciting and entertaining read. which kept me up well past the witching hour. The characters were well-developed so it was easy to invest in what happened. A great read. - buy it!

‘The Private Jet’ by Sarah Goodwin is a survival thriller set deep in jungle wilderness after a horrific aviation accident. The story begins in a swirl of alcohol, drugs and chaos as socialite Lila Wilde and her DJ boyfriend Bryce visit a Thai club, rubbing shoulders with influencers, TV stars, holidaymakers and locals. To keep the party going, Lila spontaneously invites a large group to board her private jet to a luxury villa… but the hastily arranged flight ends in disaster, and dangerous games begin.

This novel is unflinchingly raw and revealing of the very worst of human nature. The lines between desperation and selfishness blur, and betrayal, judgment and social stratification soon infiltrate the small group of survivors. While not particularly relatable, Lila certainly grew on me throughout the book, and a couple of her fellow stranded passengers were likeable - but some were totally irredeemable!

It was a wild ride, but actually took me a while to get through as I wasn’t super invested in the characters. This gets three stars from me and is definitely thought-provoking! I really enjoyed the ending, and am keen to read more from the author. Pick this one up if you liked ‘The Castaways’ by Lucy Clarke!

I received an advance Digital Review Copy of this book from the publisher Avon Books UK via NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Sarah Goodwin has now become one of my favourite authors and in my opinion, Queen of the survival thriller! This one was another belter!

Lila, her boyfriend Bryce, and a group of others fly in her private jet back to her luxury villa in Thailand after a night partying. But when the worst happens during the flight, the survivors are left marooned in the hot, menacing Thai jungle with only meagre rations. As the group battle the elements and the predatory wildlife, they begin a hopeless fight for survival.

This book had many of the same qualities as Sarah's debut novel Stranded, one of my favourite books. I was immediately caught up in the whirlwind of the story and almost felt like I was there with the group, experiencing their ever growing terror. This is as much a study of human psychology, as a battle to survive. Each of the characters was so vividly captured and real, as was the harshness and remoteness of the jungle.

The increasing sense of desperation and menace was palpable, making this impossible to put down.

Highly recommended.

Thanks to Sarah Goodwin, publishers Avon Books and Net Galley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

As the daughter of a famous rock star, Lila Wilde is used to getting everything she wants, money is no object and her life is on the up. She's in Thailand with boyfriend Bryce, and when he proposes in a nightclub she invites a crowd to Daddy's private villa. Hiring Daddy's private plane all she can think of is the party they will have when they arrive. But a storm appears and bad turbulence causes the plane to crash and all of the survivors have to live on their wits to stay alive. Not easy to do when you're stuck in a jungle with people who resent you.
I found this a quick, easy read. I didn't particularly like the characters, the "rich" characters were unbearable and self centered. Lila,however, redeemed herself in my eyes by the end. The experience certainly was life changing for her

Thank you NetGalley! This is a different type of plane clash, lost in the jungle kind of novel. Partially what I thought celebrities being trapped together might look like. I enjoyed it and it made me feel for what they went through. I wish it would have gone more in depth with some of the characters though

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for an ARC of The Private Jet.

I have read a few of Sarah Goodwin’s books before, and enjoyed them all. I absolutely LOVE a disaster book, film, documentary etc. You name it, I’ll watch/read it!

So, saying that, you won’t be surprised to hear I have given this a full 5 stars, and would have given it more if I could!

Loved the exploration of the characters and how the adversity of fighting to survive changed them. I lived it with them. I didn’t want it to end.

One thing’s for sure… I don’t want to be lost in the jungle!

WOW

WHAT A READ

Influencer and mega rich, due to Daddy’s rock star wealth, Lila Wilde is in Thailand, she is partying hard and ‘fancies’ carrying on that party at the family mansion, to do this she charters her private jet and pilot/staff and with her bf, other influencers and randoms off they go, heady, full of it and carefree

Until the plane crashes

In the jungle

Some survive, some don’t, the ones that survive wish they hadn’t as snakes, wild pigs, tigers, dengue fever and other jungley things start to pick them off

Then they start on each other, some are deemed disposable, some granted the right to survive

Chilling and exceptionally believable

Will anyone survive this jungle hell or survive the self imposed hierachy

Needs to be a film, series asap

10/10 superb creative writing

When disaster strikes mid-flight, the dream turns into a nightmare and the group are stranded in an unforgiving jungle, far from the world of luxury they know. What begins as a desperate fight for survival quickly descends into something darker. Secrets are exposed and power dynamics shift, as the stranded passengers begin to realize the greatest threat might not be the jungle but each other. Some parties are unforgettable…this one might be deadly! Great read! I definitely enjoyed reading this one! This book had great suspense, intriguing, action, murder, mystery, abuse, gaslighting, and some wild twists and turns! The story was very interesting! I highly recommend reading this book! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

Lila Wilde lived in a world that being bankrolled by her famous rockstar father, meant that money was merely a way to buy the lifestyle she was used to but more importantly, the lifestyle that she wanted others to perceive she had. She lived in a world of promotions and falsity that was completely shallow. It is of no surprise that her boyfriend and subsequent fiance, Bryce, opted to invite a complete group of strangers both VIP and not to hop on her private plane for an impromptu trip to her father's compound in the jungle. No one could have predicted the plane crash nor the events that followed. Lila had to tap into her personal strength and determination to live without any financial capabilities to get herself out of that situation. She saw death because of illness and fire. She saw personalities that were repugnant; but she also saw people who were willing to sacrifice themselves to help.others. As she said at the end, never take anything for granted. I thought it showed a true strength of character to go back to the jungle to fight the poachers. She may have been approached by others asking if she was Lila Wilde but she was far more than an initial impression.