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.

THE PRIVATE JET BY SARAH GOODWIN.
Release date set for the 13th of February 2025.
GLITZ and GLAM and SURVIVAL.
This book was a crazy wild ride and i really enjoyed it.
It pulled me in from the very beginning and held tight till the very end.
Thank you Avon books uk, netgalley and sarah for this ARC

2.5 stars rounded up. The premise of The Private Jet is enticing enough. The story line as it unfolds is pure worst case scenario (plane crash, stranded in jungle) mixed with the not-so-sunny side of humanity (think Lord of the Flies vibes but with socialites). Most of the characters were unlikable, and some were entirely insufferable. That being said, I admittedly got invested and kept turning the pages. Quick read.

I want to thank NetGalley and Avon Books UK for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I did find the writing to be a bit juvenile in my opinion. I lost interest not even halfway through.. but that’s probably a me problem.

What’s your worst nightmare? Does it involve plane crashes, tigers, deadly snakes and giant scorpions? That’s not your nightmare. It belongs to Lila Wilde, daughter of rock royalty. After a night of drug and alcohol fueled partying in Phuket, Lila has her pilot prepare her private jet for a flight to one of her father’s homes in the Thai countryside.

Much as I want to tell you more, this thriller needs to be read without spoilers. I read it in one day. I could not turn the pages fast enough. Now I’m trying not to have nightmares. Sarah Goodwin is also the author of Stranded, another thriller that I recommend. I have no idea what she will think of next but I want to read it! 5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley, Avon Books UK and Sarah Goodwin for this ARC.

This book is deliciously addictive and I couldn’t put it down after I started it. I become totally engrossed in the characters and plot and really enjoyed it. This is another great read by Sarah Goodwin and one that I’d definitely recommend.

Twisty and hard to put down! Lila Wilde, daughter of a rockstar, doesn’t want the party to end. So she and her star struck boyfriend invite a group of virtual strangers, mostly a group of celebrities and influencers, to join them at her dad’s villa in Thailand just an hour away by plane. But trapped at 30,000 feet, things take a sinister turn and some may not live to tell about it. This storyline was exciting and addicting to read, overall a great survival thriller.

Thank you Netgalley, Avon Books UK, and the author for this eARC in exchange for my honest review. This book will be available for purchase on February 13, 2025

This was a fun thriller! When we meet Lila Wilde, she's an irresponsible socialite who only cares about having a good time. On the spur of the moment, she invites friends and random clubgoers to continue partying at her father's villa a short plane ride away. After the plane crashes in the Thai jungle, Lila and the few remaining survivors have to try to figure out how to make it out alive. They face a lot of obstacles and danger, both from the jungle and within the group, and Lila really has to step up. A real page-turner, with some depth to it, especially in Lila's character development.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book felt very timely for me with the rise in "influencers" on social media. I could completely see something like this happening in real life. Socialite Lila Wilde, daughter of a famous rock star, has it all! While taking a trip to Thailand, she gets caught up in the partying and decides to fly her and some new friends to her dads secluded estate. The story takes a drastic turn when the plane goes down and everyone is forced to survive in the jungles of Thailand. A wonderful tail of survival with great descriptions of the landscape and animals that would be found there. I felt myself cheering for Lila by the end!

Sarah Goodwin strikes gold again in this suspenseful survival novel. As an outdoors person I am accustomed to animal encounters but never in a jungle, never lost. I could practically feel the fear and tension of the unknown while reading about a lost group of mostly strangers navigating the wilds, finding water, going raving mad, befriending and arguing.

Clubbing, being seen, social media influencing, and fame are what influencer Lila Wilde lives for. She grew up in the brand name lifestyle and her notoriously wealthy and famous father was unfortunately not the father figure she needed. But she knew the ropes and went to Thailand with her boyfriend, the perfect opportunity to flaunt. But cracks begin to appear and senses tingle. Her private jet plunges into jungle and not all 38 passengers survive. But those who do witness horror after horror and live the cat and mouse nightmare.

My lifestyle is so far removed from this one but that made an interesting read. Nearly all the characters are odious but I appreciate the life lessons learned. Surviving causes one to reflect on the truly important.

My sincere thank you to Avon Books UK and NetGalley for providing me with an early digital copy of this engrossing novel.

I just finished The Private Jet by Sarah Goodwin. I couldn't put it down.
Lila's father is a rock star and she has grown up with all the perks. When she takes a group of drunken strangers on her father's jet to the home they own in Songkhla ,the plane doesn't make it there. It crashes in the jungle and no one knows they're there because there was no flight plan filed since the trip was last minute. The balance of the story is spent on how the characters survive or don't the plane crash to try and find rescue.
I love her books. They're are always suspenseful and entertaining! I highly recommend this title.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC.

Flying the friendly skies has never been more frightening! Glitz, glamour, party, music, champagne, and survival! The Private Jet is an intense story of survival, strength, prestige, courage, and determination. Many of Sarah Goodwin's books have focused on survival, with the characters struggling against the odds, finding the strength inside themselves to keep going no matter what! With The Private Jet, Sarah Goodwin delivered once again.

Socialite Lila Wilde is having a great time celebrating after her DJ boyfriend proposed in Thailand. Caught up in the music, the dancing, and the partying, Lisa invites a group of people to join her and her new fiancé on her private jet to travel over the Thai jungle back to their luxury villa to continue partying. Once on the jet, things take a drastic turn!

This was a gripping, tension filled, shocking tale of survival. I loved the vivid descriptions of the jungle and of the characters. I thought Sarah Goodwin did a wonderful job of showing how the characters changed over a short period of time. I loved the tension, the mounting dread, the lurking danger, and the overwhelming drive to survive. I was fully invested and on the edge of my seat throughout the book. I also found myself wondering what I would do and how I would react if I were in the same situation(s) as the characters in this book.

Wonderfully written, riveting, tense, and shocking!

Sarah Goodwin clearly loves to write a stranded in a remote place story. She does it well too.
Overall, I enjoyed this novel. The tensions between the 'haves' and 'have-nots' is reminiscent of Lord of the Flies.
The ending felt a little too neat and moralistic for my liking but didn't detract too much from the rest of the book.

Sarah Goodwin’s The Private Jet is an electrifying blend of glitz, danger, and psychological intrigue that had me hooked from the very first page. Lila Wilde’s luxurious, over-the-top lifestyle sets the stage for what starts as a glamorous celebration and spirals into a gripping tale of survival and betrayal.

Goodwin masterfully transitions the story from the dazzling lights of Thailand to the harsh, unrelenting jungle, creating a stark contrast that heightens the tension. The characters are richly layered, and as secrets come to light, their complex dynamics pull you deeper into the drama. The shifting power plays and unraveling alliances kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end.

The writing is sharp, the pacing is relentless, and the twists are jaw-dropping. Goodwin doesn’t just deliver a thriller—she crafts an unputdownable experience. This book is perfect for fans of survival dramas, psychological suspense, and stories that reveal the darker sides of human nature.

The Private Jet is a wild, unforgettable ride, and I absolutely loved every moment of it. Highly recommended!

I was sooo happy when I saw Sarah Goodwin had a new book coming out! Release date February 13th.
Lila Wilde is set for the night of her life when she invites a bunch of people from a nightclub to fly on her plane in a short flight to her villa. But then the plane crashes and they are stuck in the jungle with no help in sight.
5 stars!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this.