This was a fun and twisty thriller. I enjoyed the alternating points of view. I thought I had figured it all out and then I was proven wrong. Looking forward to reading more of Jessie Garcia's work in the future.


Andrew Eiden; Dylan Fitzpatrick; Fred Berman; Gail Shalan; Hillary Huber; Jennifer Pickens; John Pirhalla; Kimberly M. Wetherell; Kirby Heyborne; and Tim Campbell all did a great job narrating this story.

Thank you Macmillan Audio and Netgalley for a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

This book had me hooked at the beginning. I had NO idea what was going to happen. The chapters were fast and the book was well paced. I would recommend this mystery to anyone who likes Freida McFadden. The only complaint was that you had to keep track of character names because it alternated between a ton of POV's.

Overall, I highly recommend this read or listen to any mystery lover.

Too many POV for me. The story was good and the narrators were great. If I was reading the ebook I might not have finished, though.

Thank you netgalley for the prerelease audiobook.

This was so fun and twisty! The premise is a little out there, but it's worth suspending your disbelief. Just sit back and enjoy the ride.

The Business Trip is told in multiple POVs. It seems like nothing fits or makes sense, but trust me, it all comes together in the end. There's a lot going on and so many moving parts, and the characters are, for the most part, unlikable. It also has a final twist that you won't see coming. Overall, this book is utterly ridiculous and so very entertaining!

I listened to the audiobook version, and it has an ensemble cast of narrators. All of which are excellent in their roles.

Thank you, Macmillan Audio and NetGalley, for this ALC. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Thank you @NetGalley and @MacmillanAudio. The Business Trip is about two women who each have a reason to want to skip out on life. Stephanie is tired of life and wants to just relax in the sun and Jasmine wants to flee her abusive boyfriend. Both women take the same flight out of town and sit next to each other on the plane. One of these women will not make it to their destination. I was all in on this story. The twist and turns kept up all night.

Thanks NetGalley & Macmillan Audio for the ALC!

Unfortunately, I didn't enjoy this book. The plot started off strongly but mid-way through, the twists were desperately brought in & the building of the storyline felt amateurish.

The audiobook is a great production though, with a multi cast of narrators who ensure there is never a dull moment in the book & pack it with the right pacing & full of entertainment.

However, there were just too many characters & POVs to keep track of & that added to the clumsiness. Some were also unnecessary & again were just red herrings for the sake of it.

I couldn't help by roll my eyes towards the end, as we are thrust with try hard surprises which were simply too over the top be realistic.

I prefer thrillers which have a believable plot & even likeable characters.

My best wishes to the debut author though as I am sure other readers would appreciate this book. Will definitely try her next book.

The audiobook of <i>The Business Trip</i> was a fantastic production. I'm not sure if it would have translated quite as good into book form, so I'm glad I got the audiobook experience.
There were multiple reader's representing the many POVs. It was done so well that it wasn't confusing keeping characters straight, which is a huge plus for me. The book is split into parts and divided by day of flight, one day after flight, etc. The listener got to hear perspectives of all the characters due to this format, making it seem as if all of the tiny details were told and no holes were present in the storytelling.
Jasmine, the main character, was written in a way that the reader could almost feel empathetic to her plight and why she was doing the things she was doing. It's easy to get wrapped up in the decisions being made, but then things flop a bit. As I was listening, I remember thinking "Oh! Well dam that just f'ing happened!" This story definitely took me a long for a ride and I enjoyed listening to it.

I really enjoyed this clever and gripping story. A terrific debut!

Jasmine is a 40 something woman who is trying to escape an abusive relationship. In her words she is a "chick in her 40s who has never really done anything in her life". She just wants to be free. Free to experience life on her own terms. Free to explore and have exciting adventures. She's both joyous and fearful of what the future will bring.

Stephanie is a news director on her way to a conference in San Diego. Stephanie is divorced with an adult child. While she doesn't have anything keeping her from travelling frequently, she's getting a little tired of leaving her cat, Fred to attend yet another conference. Thankfully, her friend and neighbor, Robert has no problem taking care of Fred while she's gone.

Jasmine and Stephanie meet when they sit next to each other on the plane. They have no idea how their lives will be forever changed after this meeting.

We hear from plenty of other characters and while it was a little hard keeping them all straight at first, I got there eventually. The audiobook has a full cast of narrators which was very entertaining. At times it was a bit far-fetched but I was still completely absorbed and excited to see what would happen next. I was positive I knew where the story was going, but it ended up being VERY different from what I expected.

This story reminds you to be careful what you wish for.

This really was a great debut novel and I'm looking forward to reading more from Jessie Garcia!

This story was entertaining and full of twists! It kept catching me by surprise, even when I felt like I had it all figured out. There was a full cast of narrators which is always makes the story even more enjoyable. It did feel like the story went on a little longer than necessary, but was entertaining nonetheless.
I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley and Libro.fm. I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

You never know who you’re going to meet on a plane. Will you talk to them and have a friendly banter or will you keep to yourself and never engage except to say excuse me to get past them?

Stephanie and Jasmine find their very different world’s colliding after one of these fateful meetings. What exactly happened to them? How did they both end up missing?

Brace yourself because Jessie Garcia is about to take you on a trip! Readers are treated to multiple narrators, shady activity, tension, and a lot of “did that really just happen?”. This book is a delight!

When I say that this book is juicy…I mean JUICY! There is so much deception from our narrators that you’re going to be glued to the pages trying to figure out what will happen next. And once it does happen? You’re probably not going to have seen it coming.

Go into this book as blindly as Stephanie and Jasmine’s friend’s were when they up and vanished!

What a debut novel! Wow, this book nailed it! It had me hooked from the very beginning right through to the end. Nothing is it appears in this fast-paced novel that is sure to have you hooked as you reach along.

Definitely recommend this one.

This book is a roller coaster ride full of twists and turns and what a ride it is!
Jessie Garcia has managed to write unlikable characters with reprehensible behavior and yet we still want them to succeed. (Except one who’s totally irredeemable) No small feat there.
The full cast narration is excellent and really adds to the story told.
Fast paced thriller lovers will eat this up.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for gifting me a copy of this audiobook to listen to.

The synopsis drew me into this story, the two missing women from the same flight. I was curious. The story started out great. I enjoyed the multiple narrators and different POV’s. The pacing was really good too. But as I was reading got to a point and it was early where the story went off the rails I had no idea where we were what was happening I was very confused. Then it came back a round and was smooth sailing until the ending, ooff and not in a good way. I could smell from a mile off the stolen identity, but the actual ending? No that is so unrealistic I was like that’s it. I was disappointed but I know lots of people did enjoy it so it could most likely just be me haha. Also I hated the guy characters, I don’t even remember their names but they were all waste of space humans. But to be honest I didn’t even like the female characters either, so unlikable all around.
I’m not sure if I would recommend this read or not.

This story is told in first person from multiple narrators and follows the story of Jasmine and Stephanie who were on a flight together but disappear under mysterious circumstances shortly thereafter. I primarily listened to the audiobook for this story which was narrated by a full cast including Andrew Eiden, Dylan Reilly Fitzpatrick, Fred Berman, Gail Shalan, Hillary Huber, Jennifer Pickens, John Pirhalla, Kimberly M. Wetherell, Kirby Heyborne, and Tim Campbell. This was a great choice. It looks like a lot of characters, but it quickly had me enthralled with what had happened to these two women as their friends, family and coworkers all weigh in with what they know about them.

Stephanie is a divorced mother to an adult son who now spends more time with his father than her. She is the news director at a local TV station in Madison, Wisconsin. Her coworkers probably know her better than anyone. Jasmine works as a waitress and is fleeing an abusive boyfriend. Her responses to things are often mind-boggling. They both send texts to friends that they have met a guy named Trent McCarthy before disappearing.

This story had me on the edge of my seat. Even when some of my suspicious were confirmed, I still couldn’t figure out what was going on overall or what would happen next. It was a crazy ride full of unpredictable characters and I couldn’t stop reading or listening. I flew through this in just over a day and I loved the ending twist.

Recommended to twisty thriller readers.

Thank you to Netgalley, St. Martin’s Press, and Macmillan Audio for a copy provided for an honest review.

4.5 Stars

This book was a thrilling, fast-paced that kept me hooked from start to finish. Jessie Garcia's debut fiction novel and it did not disappoint! I never knew where the story was going to take me and I did not see that ending coming at all!!

The story follows Stephanie and Jasmine, two women who have nothing but everything in common. Stephanie is on a business trip, while Jasmine is escaping her abusive relationship. When the two send their friends eerily similar messages about the same man, Trent McCarthy, things quickly spiral into a mystery that ultimately leads to their disappearance. It will leave you wondering what happened to them? Who is this Trent McCarthy guy? And what secrets are they hiding beneath the surface that we do not see? The twists and turns left me wanting more at every turn.

Andrew Eiden is, without a doubt, one of my favorite narrators, and while he only played a small role, he continues to prove why in this audiobook. He always elevates my listening experience with his ability to capture the tension, emotion, and complexity of his character. His delivery adds depth to the suspense and really amplifies the psychological tension of the plot. It doesn't matter if it’s the creeping sense of fear or the dramatic twists, he nailed every moment.

The story itself is incredibly engaging, with each twist more unexpected than the last. The character development is strong, and the mysterious elements unfold at just the right pace. While the ending is satisfying, I did feel like it wrapped up a little too quickly, which is why I’m giving it 4.5 stars instead of a full 5. The journey to get to the end is absolutely worth it though.

Wow 5 ⭐️! It is rare that a book draws me in immediately from Chapter 1. Despite me being drawn in, I was still not prepared for this wild ride. I absolutely loved how Jessie Garcia kept me wondering where was this story heading, and what’s next! Initially, the multiple points of view made me a bit nervous as I felt it would be hard to navigate with so many. However, it all came together seamlessly..

This story follows Stephanie and Jasmine who ends up on the same plane. Eventually they both encounter the same man, Trent McCarthy and both women mysteriously disappear. What happened to these ladies?

Highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys well-crafted and twisty storytelling. Jessie Garcia has truly outdone herself and I am looking forward to more from this author. Although it is only January, I am very confident that this will end up in my top 5 for 2025!

Thank you Macmillan Audio for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

THE BUSINESS TRIP is the story of Stephanie and Jasmine. They meet on a plane and find themselves in danger and both go missing. I had to finish it quickly to learn what happened.

This audiobook was especially enjoyable since there was different narrators for each of the well developed characters.
I will be watching for more books by Jessie Garcia.

Thank you to Netgalley for the audiobook of this thriller!

Holy WTF twisted and I could not get enough!!

🧳𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆?

The Business Trip is an absolute train wreck that you just can’t look away from. It’s full of all that drama and tension that just keeps building and building as the story reaches the very end, and that’s all I’m saying. Trust me when I say this is a story you don’t want any more information about, and I highly recommend going to this book blind.

✔️𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁:

Multiple POV
Mystery
Wild Twists
Tension

🎧𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸?

This is one of those audiobooks that is perfect for a commute, road trip or when you need time to go by quickly! With a full cast of narrators, this turns into a cinematic experience.

📖𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲?

This story starts fast and goes at warp speed. I binged the audiobook in less than a day!

✨𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸?

If you are looking for an excellent escape, definitely grab this book and/or audiobook!

Thank you MacMillan Audio for this gifted audiobook in exchange for my honest opinions.

Two women -- one running from an abusive relationship and the other attending a conference for work -- board the same plane and send texts to friends about having met and fallen in love with the same man. Then, they seemingly disappear. Or do they?

My mind is blown over how Jessie Garcia thought of nearly every detail when crafting this twisted mystery. Each character practically leaps off the page (or through the speakers, in my case, as I listened to the audio version). Street-smart Jasmine. Stephanie, a professional who wants to cut loose. Trent, a slimy womanizer at the conference who reminded me of an extra douchey Ron Burgundy. And so many more characters who made this complicated but fascinating story so engaging.

I was really vibing with this book until a big reveal at the end that just felt too ridiculous even for a work of fiction. It was just too much of a stretch for me. Jaw dropping, but silly.

I loved the large cast of narrators and thought they were all well chosen for this book, especially the voice of Trent. My skin crawled as soon as he started talking.

Content warnings for domestic violence and xenophobia.

Jasmine is fleeing an abusive relationship. Stephanie is attending another business conference for her newsroom job. The two women meet on a flight, talk for a bit, then go their separate ways. A few days later, their friends receive the same texts about how they met the same man, and then suddenly they both disappear.

This book started as a slow burn, but turned into a fast-paced wild ride once it got going! It was very clever, and I had my eyebrows raised every time a new twist revealed itself.

The characters were not exactly likable, but I found myself wanting them to succeed anyway, no matter whose viewpoint was currently being read (except Trent, we hate that guy).

It does get a little far-fetched the longer you read, but if you can overlook that then you will definitely enjoy this one! Besides, part of reading is being able to use your imagination 😉

I read this as an audiobook with a full cast narration and it was fantastic! Highly recommend the audiobook version. Big thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!