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Honestly was a 3 star for me until the epilogue! Something about the main story and the work to figure out whodunnit was superficial and just not there for me. But, the ending was *chefs kiss*
I also loved the writing style and how you were made to love and hate each character throughout different points of the story and constantly playing with your emotions questioning what to think.

This book had me in the first half, not gonna lie. But by the end, I was getting a little tired of the red herrings and jumping to conclusions.

And finally, the reason I gave it 3 stars instead of 3.5 or 4 -- I hate hate hate when the book ends and the loose ends are tied up and then there's a SURPRISE epilogue where everything you thought you knew goes out the window. It just feels like a cheap device that's over done.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

The Resort, a suspenseful novel of previous secrets and dishonest actions, that result in more murders and cover ups presents the reader a delectable revenge filled mystery. The surprising ending left me shocked and wanting a sequel to right all wrongs.

I enjoyed the book and would recommend it to anyone looking for a quick read.


Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

First time reading this author. I was a bit reluctant to keep reading because I can't always keep up with back and forth characters and storyline. It took me a bit to get into the story and characters but once I did, I got hooked. So many twists and turns. You were kept guessing.

This was a refreshingly interesting thriller-in-paradise. Fleshed-out, interesting characters and solid story.

Fans of twisted psychological thrillers set on remote islands; that keep you guessing throughout; and absolutely take your breath away on the final pages; then, “The Resort,” by Sara Ochs is a fantastic novel for inclusion in your Valentines Day 2024 ‘to be read’ book stack.

Set on a tiny Thai island popular mainly with backpackers and scuba divers, “The Resort,” also seems to attract tourists and staff with problematic backgrounds who seek adventure, anonymity, reclusiveness, and respite.

In this multi-POV and multi-character-driven adventure, nothing and nobody is as they appear. Everyone, it seems, has a hidden past and dark agenda that they want to keep concealed and confidential.

However, when stunning Internet influencer, Brooke, hits the scene on tiny Koh Sang, quietly secluded in the Gulf of Thailand, a ripple of unrest shakes the travel resort. With more and more of Brooke’s bikini-clad photos in front of glorious sunsets filling her instagram site, the permanent staff of the resort become more anxious.

Brooke is definitely giving the island lots of exposure; however, she’s also giving each of them unwanted attention that could cause big problems. She’s nosy, and asking all sorts of questions that aren’t her business and have nothing to do with her travel and tourism work—like how a woman recently fell from a trail summit.

However, just like a virus, it seems that murder and mayhem are contagious on this island. Tourists are dying suspiciously and everyone on staff is a suspect. Who is responsible? Are there multiple killers on site? Perhaps they’re all guilty? Are they that desperate to keep their little remote island off the radar? What’s really wrong on Koh Sang and why?

With a cataclysmic penultimate scene of heart wrenching proportions, “Resort” will ultimately leave readers gasping with horror as the Epilogue unfolds. I absolutely love a fantastic mystery who-dun-it that leaves me breathless at its high octane surprise conclusion. “Resort” checks all my boxes.

JoyReaderGirl1 graciously thanks NetGalley, Author Sara Ochs and Publisher Sourcebooks Landmark, an imprint of Sourcebooks for this advanced reader’s copy (ARC) for review.

Thank you @netgalley for the Advanced Reader Copy of The Resort by Sara Ochs. The story takes place on an island in Thailand. There is scuba diving, murder, hooking up, along with lots of partying and many secrets. This is a thriller, based in a beautiful location. #netgalley #theresort #saraochs #thriller #thailand #scubadiving #bookstagram #booklover #reader #bookblog #lovetoread #fictionreader #bookreview #bookrecommendation #readersofinstagram #bookloversofinstagram #takeapagefrommybook #readallthebooks #booksbooksbooks #booksofinstagram #bookwormproblems #bookaholic #booknerd #whattoread #readingtime #bookaddict #ilovetoread #ilovebooks #needtoread #readallday

Wow, what a debut novel! This was an impressive ride with lots of great twists and turns that kept me engaged and guessing for the whole story. I can’t say how impressed I am that this is the author’s first published work! It definitely reads like a seasoned author who has read and been published in this genre before. It was long enough to get to the point without being too wordy. I never got bored, I was kept guessing the whole time and it's set in a beach resort in Thailand I mean, come on what more could we ask for!Sarah Ochs did a great job weaving together two POVs and keeping the reader guessing. I loved many of these characters and was definitely shocked by the ending. I will totally be following her along and adding her future books to my cart.

Thanks Netgalley for allowing me to read this book. Cass has kept a secret from everyone she knows. She tries to forget and move on with her life. This book was very compelling.

The Resort is the debut novel from Sara Ochs. This is a banger of a debut novel! I love the character development and the twists that come out of no where. This is one resort you do not want to book a stay at.

Pub date Feb 13, 2024
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

This book was so good and twisty. I went into it not knowing anything other than the setting and it was so rewarding. There is nothing better than a thriller that you can’t guess the ending. Every time I thought I had the right idea, the plot changed again and steered us in another direction.

It was a wild ride and I loved every minute. Everything wrapped up so well and left me shocked and happy. Four and a half stars for a beautifully written book. I’ll be thinking about this one for awhile.

Take a chance on this one, it’s worth it.

Thank you to netgalley and sourcebooks for the ARC and opportunity to review.

Oh my goodness! What a book! The Resort was an excellent murder mystery. The two storytellers were Cass and Brooke. And then in the end, Neil. The other players were Logan, Cass's fiancé, Greta, Doug, Daniel and Neil. It took place on Thailand's mythical island, Koh Sang. All of these characters were called permanents because most of the inhabitants of the island were tourists, and these seven were permanent residents. Cass had changed her name and gone to the island to evade the rumors that she had murdered her father and sister, Robin. All of the permanents had something they were running away from.

In the beginning, a girl named Ariel had gone to the island and was found dead beneath a cliff. Shortly thereafter, Brooke showed up. She never believed that Ariel's death was an accident. And then one day Cass saw Logan kiss her and assumed he killed her.

The next one to die was Lucy, Ariel's sister. She'd gone to the island to get answers. The night Lucy died. Cass couldn't remember where she was and for a minute thought maybe she killed her. She had taken Xanax and had been drinking champagne so her memory was lost.

After Lucy, Daniel's throat was slit and, of course, he died. All the while, Brooke had been investigating the deaths. Shortly after Daniel's death, she meets Alani, Lucy's best friend. She had traveled there with Lucy. Brooke was an Instagram blogger. She came across Daniel's post and in the picture she saw a picture of Cass who Brooke remembered as Megan. When she was in college, she had gone to a boy's house, his name was Eric, and Megan had been there. Eric had raped her and Megan knew about it but did nothing. So Brooke went to the island with the intention of exposing Cass, which she did. She did it to pay her back for what she had not done for Brooke. Cass hadn't told Logan anything about her past. She and Logan we're living together and when the exposé was revealed he asked her to leave so he could sort things out. She went to Greta's house and that's when all hell broke loose.

Cass escapes from one predator and is found by another, as was the fate of Brooke and Alani. The remainder of the book divulges who killed who, and there was a huge twist ending. The author was very clever the way she wove the story. And the characters were very well developed. I gave this book five stars, only wishing I could have given it. 10.

I will start off by saying that I am definitely a vacation/destination thriller fan! Give me an island and a murder, and I’m ready to read! In all seriousness, this book was really good. I loved the characterization, the setting, the plot and the dual POVs. There were twists and turns—many that were able to be guessed, but great ending!

This book was fine, but unfortunately it feels like I've read it before, and at no point did it grab hold of me and refuse to let go until I reached the last page. Good, but not good enough for a full-throated rave recommendation. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher.

Thank you Sourcebooks,NetGallery and author Sara Ochs for the opportunity to read,The Resort,an arc ebook. I found it hard to finish this novel,nothing new in this murder,who-done-it that hasn’t been done before. Only the locations change where murders take place. This one happens on a beautiful remote island in Thailand. The characters are youngish,expats,who have run away from their past lives to drink and party constantly along with working for little money in bars,restaurants and a dive shop at a resort. Dialogue very repetitive just to add length to book and background of characters uninteresting.Waste of my time,sorry

Wow, what fantastic debut novel! This was an impressive ride with many great twists that kept me engaged and guessing for the whole story. I can’t say how impressed I am that this is the author’s first published work! It definitely reads like a seasoned author who has read and been published in this genre before.

Welcome to paradise. We hope you survive your stay...

I like how it alternates narrators between Cass & Brooke. Cass comes to this remote island to escape her past & finds a purpose as a Dive Instructor. Brooke is a travel influencer who comes to the remote island for a purpose

Indeed. Well done Sara Ochs. I'll be adding this author to my must read list.

This is the first book I read by Sara Ochs and it won't be the last. Our library patrons can never pass up a great thriller and they will fall in love with her writing style, the story, and the characters.

I was thinking that it's you, him, her, and per usual with suspense I was all over the place and wanting to read the last chapter because I'm impatient. I was good tho and I'm so glad because it was worth the wait. Loved this story! I envisioned every scene as it was written and have pictures in my mind of each character. Great writing I tell ya!