bookscoffeebrews Book Review: The Business Trip
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Author: Jessie Garcia @jessiegarcia_author
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press @stmartinspress
Thank you @netgalley for my ARC.

This book was thoroughly engrossing, a genuine
mystery that maintains readers' interest as the plot
progresses. The twists and turns were so captivating
that I found myself vocally reacting on multiple
occasions and, I must confess, possibly uttering a few
select words at certain characters. The narrative
revolves around two women, Jasmine and Stephanie,
who meet on a plane and subsequently disappear,
leaving behind only cryptic clues and a trail of
suspicion. Jasmine, fleeing a life of poverty and abuse,
and Stephanie, a recently divorced workaholic
estranged from her son, seem to have nothing in
common except their chance encounter on the plane.
As the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that both
women had been in contact with a man named Trent
McCarthy, who becomes the prime suspect in their
disappearance. The story is expertly crafted, with a
building sense of tension and suspense that
culminates in a shocking climax. While the final twist
may have been slightly implausible, it was nonetheless
jaw-dropping. My only criticism lies with the final line
of dialogue, which felt somewhat incongruous.
Nonetheless, the conclusion was satisfying, and I
would highly recommend this book to anyone seeking
a thrilling page-turner that will keep them on the edge
of their seat.

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The Business Trip is an engaging read that i couldn't put down. The plot is fast-paced, making it a compelling story about ambition and loyalty. A few characters could use more depth, but overall, it’s an intriguing and enjoyable book.

Thank you to netgalley for this advanced read. I really like the way the author switched between POV's and covered events from different perspectives.

Stephanie and Jasmine have little in common except for being on the same flight. Stephane is head of a newsroom headed to a conference and Jasmine is running from her abusive boyfriend. So how have both women been presumed dead, killed by the same man? The man, Trent, swears not to know either of them.

This was a crazy book and once you think you have it figured out, guess again. While it got to be a little far fetched for me near the end, I still enjoyed it and will recommend to others.

Overall, I couldn’t predict how everything would unravel. Good mystery and the audio was also good. Enjoyed the multiple POVs!

Wow - big thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC. I went into this book blind and devoured it almost in one sitting. When I thought I figured out the big twist, it turned out to be the tip of the iceberg. Great story with great (and terrible) characters. Cant wait to see what else this debut author puts out!

I can't recommend it enough! I really enjoyed this book, I couldn't put it down, I finished it in a couple of days!

4.5/5 Got sucked right in to this psychological thriller and I just had to keep frantically turning the page! I didn’t see the ending coming at all and was genuinely satisfied with the conclusion. Great debut! Will be happy to read any other works from this author.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!

Wow! This is a debut novel and I am still trying to wrap my head about that! I absolutely loved that this book had more of a psychological intrigue to it as it kept me flipping the pages and moved the book along at a fast pace! There are some twists that were so good, but you do need to suspend reality a bit for them! Overall, this was a wonderful debut and I am excited to see what else the author has in store for us!

The fact that this is a debut is mind blowing and I have to applaud Jessie Garcia for the wonderful story telling she provided here!
I’m not usually a fan of multi POV because it can get unnecessarily mixed up, but she did such a good job with this. I was immediately invested in this mystery and I cannot wait to see what the future holds for this author.

THE BUSINESS TRIP is Jessie Garcia’s debut thriller - and i was SO shocked that this was a debut. It’s fast paced, engaging and perfect for readers who love a domestic thriller. The multiple POVs helped me stay invested in the characters and the story. I can’t wait to read more from this author!

I have not been mindf*'d like this by a book in quite a while. The Business Trip starts in full panic mode, raising your anxiety along with one of the FMC's, as she sneaks out in the middle of the night from a bad situation. This wild ride starts on page one, leaving you holding on to see what in the world is going to happen next. I can't even continue on without giving anything away. I have no idea how to summarize what I just read. This book keeps you wondering how everything is connected and I was SHOCKED at the end. I normally can figure it out and just love being along for the ride. That I was taken by surprise alone leaves me impressed.

The writing is well done and the characters all unique in their own ways. Garcia manages to show us the full personality of each player in this game in their own short early chapters. These initial chapters are the building blocks to one of the craziest psychological thrillers I've read in a long time. I loved reading as it all came together, with breadcrumbs you didn't even realize were being left for you.

This is quite the thriller from Garcia. I only hope she brings us more. ...Please bring us more?

I received an advanced copy of this book, all opinions are my own.

I loved this crazy book!! I couldn’t put it down. Every time I thought I had things figured out-BAM!! Another twist. It kept me guessing right up until the last page!

The Business Trip is about two women, Stephanie and Jasmine, who meet on a plane. Stephanie is a successful news director heading to a conference and Jasmine is fleeing an abusive relationship in the middle of the night to start again. Both women couldn't be more different in background, but they'll soon discover they have more in common than they think.

This book really sucks you in and goes back and forth between both women's POVs. I thought I had it all figured out for a while there, but Jessie Garcia flips it on you up through the end. While a little ridiculous, I love a thriller where I can't see the twists coming. A truly fun and easy read!

Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review.

Ok, so the beginning of this book caught my attention IMMEDIATELY. A woman getting out of an abusive relationship is suspenseful, scary, and empowering.

Then, it got even more interesting once two women are seemingly with the same man and no one has actually heard from them in days, other than in texts.

WHAT IS GOING ON? My mind was REELING, I tell you!

I truly thought this was going to be a remix of The Last Flight by Julie Clark (which I LOVED) but it turned out to be a very different dynamic with a completely twisted plot.

But then, the second half happened. It wasn’t bad, but it also just kind of felt like a let down. I don’t know. It was pretty much the first half just re-written with more details. It was a lot of explanation, which is something I just don’t love in a novel.

I really, truly felt from the first half like this was going to be one of those novels that sticks with me and that I couldn’t wait to recommend to EVERYONE (it was that good). But I didn’t care for the second half, even though I do love how twisted and sadistic it was. 😂

I think this will be one of those divisive books amongst readers and reviewers.

Thank you to Jessie Garcia, St Martin's Press and NetGalley for the ARC. My review is completely voluntary and all opinions are my own.

Initially this book irritated me in that every chapter was from a different character. That said once I got into the mystery intrigue this book became something I could not put this down! It had twists and turns. I am now a fan of this new writer and will look for future books.

Thank to the publisher and NetGalley for a readers copy of this title. My reviews never contain spoilers and are freely given.

Wow! Full of twists and unexpected turns, The Business Trip delivers. An Atlanta news director is accused of murdering 2 women. All evidence says he did it. One was a fellow News director he met a at conference, the other a bartender on the run from an abusive relationship. The truth will surprise you, and the ending truly satisfies. Please read this one.

Thank you @netgalley for another great, thrilling read! I always judge a book by its cover...whoops! I can't help it! Cmon most of you do too!
Literally page 1 and I was invested and this is a DEBUT! I cannot wait to see what's next for this author!
Jasmine had me rooting for her so hard....almost the entire time! Wow!

This book hooked me right at the beginning and I did not want to put it down! As the story progresses the reader hears from different characters, getting many perspectives. I heard the audiobook version is really good because it has a full cast of narrators, so I might check it out later. I liked that the author kept me guessing and threw in some good twists! Whenever I had a theory, she blew it apart! Overall, it was an engaging read and I look forward to more of this author’s work!

Rating: 3.5 stars

Thank you to St. Martin’s for advance copies of The Business Trip!

Two women who do not know each other will become inextricably linked after finding themselves on the same flight. Stephanie and Jasmine are both texting their friends about the same man, but the texts start to not make sense. And then they vanish.

Who is Trent McCarthy? Is he a predator? Or is he the victim?

And that’s about all I’ll say about this one. Some books are just best left going into as blindly as possible. I will say that I don’t think the full synopsis you can find on Goodreads and retailers does the book justice. It’s much more and a tad different than that.

This book is full of manipulators, and it’s truly impossible to work out who to trust and who to blame.

This is one of those thrillers where it’s necessary to suspend belief or you will spend the book calling bullshit on what you’re reading. Just have a good time with it!!