Vacation thrillers are such fun reads and this book was no exception. From the beautiful descriptions, to the vacation vibes. I thought it was wonderful.

This was a fun book! We hear the story from Brooke and Cass, two American women who are living on an island in Thailand. But suddenly there are some mysterious deaths and everyone’s secrets won’t stay secrets for long!

I received an advanced copy through Netgalley, but all opinions are my own.

Wow!!! This is a debut!? I can’t believe it. This story was well done and I really enjoyed it! Some parts dragged for me, but the ending left me stunned. I can’t wait to see what comes next from Sara Ochs!

I've been on a mystery/thriller kick lately and some are phenomenal and others fall short in some way or another. This was right in the middle. So you're on an island where the only way off is to take the ferry that comes until a certain time each day. This island is supposed to be safe, a way to escape from the outside world. Only there's been a death, okay it's an accident maybe they were drinking and fell off the cliff. Then, it happens again and it's harder to ignore because deaths don't happen on this island...

SO I think there were about six or seven characters in this story that you'll follow along (already too many characters for me to keep track of especially since they all aren't necessarily "MAIN characters") There are two POVs between Cass and Brooke, who are the leading female characters in the book. I was intrigued about both of their pasts and what happened to get them to this secluded island, but after finding out the information I was dissapointed. ESPECIALLY Brooke's reasoning ugh. I really do dislike a woman-hate-woman scenario when it just doesn't make sense. I can't reveal what I'm referring to becuase I don't want to spoil anything.

Overall, an okay book. Would I read it again? ehh no. Would I recommend it? ehh probably not.

Holy wow, I absolutely loved this book. The author painted a beautiful picture of the setting in Thailand and was so impressed with this debut book. The Resort is jam packed with twists and turns and I loved how it kept me engaged from start to finish, I literally read this in one day and enjoyed every bit of it. Four stars!!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of The Resort by Sara Ochs.

I will always enjoy a good vacation mystery. The twist was very slow burning, but when it happens it will take your breath away. I went 75% of the book thinking that one thing was happening and then was completely blown away. I was captivated the entire time and on the edge of my seat. For being a slower burn mystery, I still felt that it was very fast paced in wanting to know what was going to happen next. A special thank you to Netgalley, Sara Ochs, and the publisher for granting me this ARC. Make sure to check it out February 13, 2024!

"The Resort" is a captivating thriller that kept me guessing until the very literal end. Drawing parallels with the gripping atmosphere of "We Were Never Here," the narrative unfolds through the dual perspectives of Cass and Brooke, both striving to forge a fresh start but entangled in the shadows of their past. The unexpected twist at the conclusion caught me off guard. Rich character development enhances the story's complexity, providing a profound layer to the narrative. While some aspects might feel familiar, the story's execution sets it apart, making it a compelling read for thriller fanatics.

The Koh Sang Resort has a wonderful diving program. There are three rules to survive, and Cass teaches them to her student. On their first dive, they find the dead body of their classmate, Lucy. This is a lifechanging trip, and for all the wrong reasons.

It seems someone has uncovered Cass’s darkest secret, and she has nowhere to hide. With a killer waiting, it seems they will stop at nothing until Cass’s life is ruined and justice is finally served.

This thriller kept me guessing until the very end! It was just so good and there were so many twists. Going into this book I was a little worried that it would end up being similar to a few other remote island thrillers, and while similar, it was not the same at all – it was better! I didn’t know that was possible because I loved them, but I think I loved this one more. It was so beautiful and wonderfully written. I felt like I was in Thailand myself, and that was exactly what I needed considering we’ve had cold, dark and dreary days here. Thailand has always been on my bucket list and this book made it move closer to the top. Reading this story from the perspective of Brooke and Cass was very entertaining. I enjoyed getting to know both of them as they were very different. The pacing was good for a thriller, not overwhelmingly fast, but not slow either. Just fast enough to keep you on the edge of you seat wanting more.

If you are looking for an immersive read that will have you longing for a beach vacation, then check this one out.

Thank you so much to Sourcebooks Landmark @bookmarked and Netgalley @netgalley for this e-arc.

Publication Date: February 13, 2024

This was a five-star read for me.

This book was very good! I loved the suspense and the characters! I would definitely recommend and I’m excited to read other titles by this author!

A locked room mystery on an island resort in Thailand. This is competent writing but suffers from too many modern mystery clichés: first person present tense in alternating chapters. Telling and not showing. Too slow pace. Unreliable narrators. I'm sure many people will enjoy it, but I am burnt out on these types of thrillers and do not enjoy them anymore.

The famous Koh Sang Resort sounds lovely, but I wouldn’t want to work there! Cass is newly engaged and loving her job as a scuba diving instructor…until one of her students is found dead at the bottom of the ocean… Be sure to add this book to your To Be Read pile - it won’t be released until Feb 13, it would be a great Spring break beach read! Thanks to @netgalley and @saraochsauthor for giving me a copy to review!

Wow! Every single time I knew for sure what was going on, I was wrong! There were so many mini mysteries tucked into one big, atmospheric semi-closed-door book! Set on an island filled with beauty people, I thought I wouldn’t handle a single twist more and then I did and it was worth it.

'The Resort' is a fun thriller - yet another that takes the locked room element of a distant island and its mysterious guests and inhabitants. It's hard to tell who's telling the truth here - the travel influencer? the dive instructor with a mysterious past? one of the other so-called Permanents who made this lesser known island in Thailand their home? The plot itself was a little convoluted - with a lot of characters to keep up with -- but the twistiness makes up for it.

First off I want to say thanks to Net Galley and the publisher for allowing me to read this book. This book takes place in an island in Thailand and the author did such a good job of describing the setting that I felt like I was there each time I picked up this book. I loved the suspense and the mystery murders that were taking place on the island. I had theories but they were all wrong. I did think the book was a little bit long and slightly a slow burn but when the twists came they were good ones. They were also a lot of characters and personalities to keep track of but the autho did a good job of keeping everyone separate. Overall I rated this book 3 stars just because I thought it was a little drawn out.

Scuba diving instructor Cass ran for her past and is loving teaching people how to dive in the waters of Koh Sang. Then something horrible happens on a dive and she now is recalculating everything she thought she knew and the last she tried to outrun. The story includes the story of Brooke a social climber who com’s into the path of Cass for a reason. The hints and how this played out is very juicy and it is a a oh so glorious end.

A diving trip on a remote island in Thailand, but a murder brings the fun to an end.

I enjoyed the beginning of the story and the end was very exciting and suspenseful. The middle was slower and at times I had a hard time picking it up. I liked the two women’s chapters and how they were different. There were a lot of twists and mysteries; always something new happening!

“It’s happening again. Because a guest is dead. And if our suspicions are right, someone on this island killed her”.

The Resort comes out 2/13.

I was embarked on a journey to Thailand, a destination that proved to be a mix of enchanting landscapes and intriguing characters. While not devoid of challenges, the experience prompted thoughtful consideration about the ideal vacation companion.

The narrative's dual timeline added a layer of complexity, weaving secrets and unexpected twists that kept me engaged throughout. It's a testament to the storytelling prowess that moments of revelation were as surprising as they were satisfying.

In essence, Thailand became more than just a physical destination—it evolved into a backdrop that mirrored the complexities of the characters. This journey was not merely about exploring a new place; it was an exploration of relationships, choices, and the unforeseen turns that life can take.

Ultimately, the experience left me pondering not only the beauty of Thailand but also the nuances of human connections. It's a trip that resonates beyond the picturesque landscapes, making it a memorable chapter in the book of my travels.

Super twisty thriller that kept me guessing until the end. I did kind of see the end coming but it did not detract from the story. I appreciated Ochs' descriptions of the island, as it helped to make the story more real and relatable.

The setting is SO fun in this twisty thriller!! I loved being immersed in the beachy vibes of the small island resort off the coast of Thailand. This book definitely left me with the urge to hop on a plane and go somewhere warm! I super enjoyed getting to know the world of scuba diving a little bit more as we get deeper into the expat community (and their many many secrets) that forms the beating heart of this novel. The dual POV's kept me on my toes, and the twists (and murders) just kept on giving--highly recommend for any thriller lovers out there!