Thank you for giving me the opportunity to read this book.

This book was good up until the last 10% of the book. I lost interest it was a big eye roll. Time line inconsistencies doesn’t make sense.

This is about two girls who get on the same plane. One is getting away from an abusive relationship and one is actually going on a business trip. What actually happens on this business trip is what you will have to pick up this book.

I couldn’t turn my pages faster enough for thgis book. The grip it had on me and the psychological hold it had was unlike anything I read, and then the ending.

3 stars

The Business Trip by Jessie Garcia is an unexpected take on a mystery/crime novel. The main character seems to be running away from domestic abuse, but nothing is exactly as it seems. This book is full of twists and turns you will never see coming. It is definitely a unique take on this genre. I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.

The most amazing plot twist of this book is that one of the female main characters was able to achieve a punk rock look shopping at j. jill .

This book was ridiculous. It started off pretty good. I didn't think it would turn into the train wreck that it did. I started skimming about halfway through especially during the Trent POV parts. Stereotypical characters to the point of being ridiculous, and I don't think Jasmine would have been able to pull off all she did without a hitch. Not that good.

Bravo for this debut novel. This reader found it very unique. Each character is introduced with a first person POV. The first two, Jasmine and Stephanie are two 40 ish, single women. What else do they have in common? Both want to change their lives. Jasmine is fleeing from an abusive boy friend. Stephanie from a boring life. They meet on a plane flying from Madison to San Diego. After that everything goes wonky. Pay attention, because nothing is as it seems. Without giving away any spoilers, there are so many twists and turns, so at the surprise end, I found that I had to go back and read some chapters again.

I was gifted with an Advanced Reader's Copy. This is my unbiased, voluntary and honest review.

I thoroughly enjoyed the first half of The Business Trip—it was engaging, well-paced, and had me totally hooked. Jessie Garcia did a great job setting up the story and characters, and I was excited to see where it would go.

But the second half took a turn that felt weird and confusing. The plot started to lose focus, and I found myself wishing it had gone in a different direction.

The Business Trip by Jessie Garcia is an absolute page-turner. It is smart, sassy, and full of sharp twists that kept me guessing from start to finish. Garcia nails the tension and chemistry between characters while weaving in just the right amount of humor, drama, and unexpected heart.

What starts as a seemingly routine work trip quickly unravels into a rollercoaster of secrets, ambition, and emotional surprises. I loved how the story balanced fast-paced plotting with deep character moments, making it impossible to put down.

Jessie Garcia has a fresh, compelling voice and The Business Trip proves she knows exactly how to keep readers hooked. Fun, thrilling, and surprisingly moving.

This one’s a standout.

This was fun, although I do feel part 4 begin to drag I was still mostly entertained throughout! 3.5 stars

I was really enjoying The Business Trip; the pacing was solid, the tension kept me hooked, and the characters were engaging. But then came the final section, and things truly went off the rails. The twists stopped feeling grounded, and the plot lost all sense of believability, which unfortunately pulled me out of the story. That said, I appreciate the opportunity to read this ARC—thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press. I'd still be open to reading more from this author in the future.

This was a wild ride. Jasmine is in a dangerous relationship with her boyfriend and decides to leave one night while he's sleeping. she quietly gathers her small contents in a suitcase and leaves the trailer and calls an Uber to take her to the airport. she plans to go to Colorado to start over. meanwhile Stephanie has a work conference in San Diego that she's getting ready for the next day and she has to fly through Colorado. from here on out nothing is as it seems and people in both of these women's lives get messages from them that don't make sense and fear is a motivator in their next move. there were so many twists to this book and although there were many things that I didn't quite believe could really happen I did like this book and think that it was very fast-paced and well thought out.

ok so I didn’t expect that ending, and let me tell you, A LOT of planning went into that final part 👀

Crazy, I had a great time — thank you to NetGalley for the ARC, though I listened to the audiobook and it was absolutely fantastic, narrators were amazing!

Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to read and review this book.

I enjoyed this book and thought it would be a great summer beach read. I kept thinking that I had it all figured out, but was definitely surprised at the ending. I was pleasantly surprised to see that it was a debut novel as well. I hope the author will continue writing.

This is a fast‑paced psychological thriller about two women whose lives collide with a dangerous man during a flight, leading to their sudden disappearances. Told through multiple POVs, it delivers constant tension, emotional depth, and plenty of twists—though some moments stretch believability and the large cast can feel overwhelming. Still, with its addictive pacing and high‑stakes suspense, it’s a gripping ride for thriller fans who love a web of secrets and shifting perspectives. Really enjoyed this one!

Shocking twists. Very plot driven. Jaw dropping. A great story for thrillers and love the unexpected

WOW!

I LOVED this book! I thought for sure I had it figured out, and I absolutely did not. What a wild ride this book was, and I was holding tight the whole time.

Jasmine and Stephanie are total strangers from two different walks of life, who happen to be seatmates on the same flight. Jasmine is trying to escape her old life and start new somewhere else, and Stephanie, a news director, is headed to another swanky work conference that she doesn't really want to attend. When the flight arrives at their destination, they part ways. However, the story is just breaking.

I say this with a lot of respect for the author, but how in the world can one come up with such a convoluted, twisty, intense story? Girl must have seen some stuff! WHEW. Told in alternating perspectives, this book had me hooked from the beginning.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book and the thought process from the characters. Every step of the way, the characters gave a reasoning for their thoughts or actions, and I feel like that really added an extra element to the story. 5 stars, I can't wait to read more from the author!

With a new year comes the pressure of choosing the perfect book, and to kick things off this year I decided to keep with the trend over the past few years and start with a suspense.

I buddy read The Business Trip with my husband, and was pulled into the storyline right away. I love going in blind with a thriller, which is exactly what I did with this one too. It had plenty of twists, and kept me guessing. I paired the book with audio, and loved the full cast. There were definitely a lot of characters to keep up with, but I thought the narration performance of each were great! Bonus for the fast pacing and short chapters, which made for an entertaining read overall.

*many thanks to St Martin’s Press, Macmillan audio and Netgalley for the gifted copy and ALC.

Two women, one plane!

Stephanie and Jasmine are on the same plane, in the same row, but have never met. Their circumstances couldn't be more different-- Stephanie is traveling to a business meeting, and Jasmine is escaping from an abusive relationship. A few days later, both women begin texting friends about the same man. The texts get to be more and more concerning, and then... both Stephanie and Jasmine disappear. The first part of this book had me hooked! I love a good game of cat and mouse. Then it sort of dragged on a bit repetitive. I understand you have to suspend belief in most thrillers, but I reallyyyy had to for this ending. The characters were pretty unlikable too. Trent is disgusting. Overall, this wasn't my favorite, but I'll look out for more of Jessie Garcia in the future and give her another try.

The Business Trip had me hooked from page 1. The concept was very interesting and I truly didn’t have it figured out until about 75% of the way through. I think it lagged a bit in the end, but overall, this was a great read!

No notes. This was one of the best thriller mysteries I’ve read in a long time! I was kept on the edge of my seat wondering what crazy hare brained scheme was going to come next and if she was going to get away with it! I was floored at that twist! My jaw was literally on the floor! I couldn’t put it down, I had to know what happened.

I enjoyed this book. It was definitely one to keep you guessing. It took a few turns and had the twists to go with them! Definitely would recommend!