I really enjoyed this book. I think the author, Phoebe Morgan, did an excellent job with being descriptive and laying out the plot of the story. This book was a thrilling ride from the beginning with a plot twist that is shocking. I loved the alternate points of view, and the way the story was laid out. I thought the characters were well written. I can't wait for more from this author. I definitely recommend this to the thriller/mystery readers.

Thank you Net Galley ARC, William Morrow, and Phoebe Morgan

I like that this book took place in Thailand. I’ve not yet read a book in this setting, so it was interesting to get bits and pieces of the culture throughout this story.

I liked the unsettling vibes as the trip proceeds, and I felt that it led to a decent conclusion. That said, I feel that this book dragged on for too long and tried to rush an ending.

This one was just okay. I’d be open to reading more from this author based on her choice of a unique setting.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

Thrilling pact story, plot twist pop up. The alternate POV were nice, in some chapters it would confuse if I read too fast.
Would love to read more from this author.

I can still feel the anxiety each character had. It pretty much jumped off each page. I had to read this book in one setting because I had to know how it would end. I was not disappointed.

A quick thriller read. I did enjoy the plot twist even though I called it 20 pages prior but it was still good. The only let down to this book is the first half is very sloooooww burn. Once I hit a little over a quarter of the way mark it picked up significantly. I still enjoyed this book very much though.

A dream trip that turned into anything but that. Multiple POV chapters which I love. Secrets that were unexpected. It is a fast read once you get through the first quarter of the book.

Thank you to the Phoebe Morgan, Netgalley, and William Morrow for the opportunity to review this book.

A tropical escape turns into a nightmare in this sizzling thriller packed with secrets, lies, and betrayal. Set against the lush backdrop of Thailand, The Trip follows four friends whose dream vacation takes a deadly turn when a brutal murder rocks their paradise.

Phoebe Morgan masterfully peels back the layers of her characters, revealing that everyone has something to hide. As the tension builds, the dynamics between the friends unravel, creating a web of suspense that will keep you guessing until the jaw-dropping twist at the end.

With its sun-drenched setting and relentless pace, this book is the perfect companion for your own vacation—or a reminder of why secrets and paradise don’t mix.

This book kept my attention the entire time, but the ending fell a bit flat for me. I dislike when thrillers end SO fast that you're left trying to piece it all together and make sense of what was weaved together. That being said, I loved that this took place on the beaches of Thailand and the small group of friends who went together from London. I didn't really find this twisty at all, but again it was quick and kept my attention. Thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for this ARC.

4 friends (2 couples) embark on a trip from the UK to Thailand. Buoyed by excitement, the anticipation turns to dread as horrible things happen and dark secrets are revealed.

I really liked the premise and the vibes of this book, but I had some trouble with the head hopping. Having 2 POVs in one chapter was a bit confusing for me. I also didn't like how the tense changed based on who was talking. I think if that had been straightened out, I would have enjoyed it more. The bouncing around pulled me out a bit too much.

Told from alternating POVS, this was a twisty domestic suspense vacation thriller that sees two British couples travelling to Thailand only to have secrets from their past come back to haunt them in lethal ways. I thought this was good on audio, kept me guessing, had a great shock ending and was one I would highly recommend for fans of authors like Roz Nay! Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!

Phoebe Morgan’s The Trip is a suspenseful getaway gone terribly wrong. The Trip follows four friends on vacation in Thailand, with the story escalating quickly from a dream escape to a nightmare.
I found the pacing in the first half of the book sluggish, & the plot seemed to drag on without delivering any surprises. By the time the twists began to roll out, they felt more expected than shocking, undermining the suspense that was so carefully constructed.
That said, the atmosphere of the book is one of its strongest points. The setting is lush & vibrant, providing a backdrop that adds to the sense of dread building throughout the story. The dynamic between the four friends is a central focus, & the exploration of their relationships added layers of tension to the narrative, even if the plot itself sometimes faltered.
The book’s conclusion, unfortunately, falls flat for me. After an entire book’s worth of tension & anticipation, the ending feels somewhat lackluster & doesn’t deliver the emotional punch or the shocking twist I usually expect from a thriller. While the resolution provides closure, it doesn't offer the cathartic payoff that the mounting suspense deserves.
Ultimately, The Trip is an enjoyable, fast-paced read—especially for those looking for suspense—but it doesn’t break new ground in the genre. For readers who enjoy a story rich in atmosphere & drama, it might hit the mark, but if you’re looking for a thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat with unexpected twists & turns, you may find The Trip a bit too predictable.
Thank you @williammorrowbooks for allowing me access to an ARC via @netgalley All thoughts are entirely my own.

This was a fun thriller to read. I enjoyed this book a great deal. I thought this was a very enticing thriller. I definitely would consider reading more by Phoebe Morgan in the future.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. 4 close friends go on vacation to Thailand. Were secrets come out and there are twist and turns the whole way.

Thank you to NetGalley, Phoebe Morgan, and William Morrow for the ebook. This captivating thriller is filled with secrets from the past that resurface to haunt the characters, keeping you hooked from start to finish.

The synopsis pulled me into this book, despite it being vague. Now that I’ve finished reading it, I know why! I thought I had already read this, but I was thinking of a similarly named story I recently read. My apologies go out to the publisher and author, but at least I can say, this book was worth the wait!

Saskia and her new husband Theo are taking a trip with their best friends, Lucas and Holly. The four leave London to head to Thailand with a few secrets under their belt. Lucas has something he’s keeping from Holly, and Saskia has something she’s keeping from everyone - especially her new husband.

On the first night, their week of luxury doesn’t start off as planned when they find out they have to stay in a hostel instead of the hotel that lost their booking. It’s sketchy, they’re stuck with a bunch of loud, younger people, and they come back to their dorm after a night out drinking to see the padlock on their locker is broken.

Luckily nothing is missing, but the next day, Holly loses her bag with all of their passports in it. They are about to go crawling to the British Embassy when a man runs up to them with the bag. His name is Caleb, and he saved them. Now he wants to hang out with the two couples, but one person in the group is not happy with the new addition. They know Caleb, and he could ruin their life.

This was definitely a page turner, though it threw me off that for some reason Holly and Saskia’s chapters are in first person, and Lucas and Theo’s are in third. I had the ending pegged, but I would have been disappointed if it ended differently. There was also another twist in the last chapter that I definitely didn’t see coming, and it was great. This is a fun and suspenseful thriller! 4.5 stars.

(Thank you to William Morrow Paperbacks, Phoebe Morgan and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my review.)

**3 Stars: *The Trip***

This fast-paced thriller delivers an intriguing premise—a tropical paradise turned deadly as secrets unravel among friends. While the story kept me engaged, its twists and turns often felt too implausible to fully immerse in. The relationships and motivations lacked depth, making the drama less compelling than it could have been. An entertaining, quick read for fans of escapist suspense, but not one that lingers long after finishing.

This is a thriller that lovers of the "locked room" / island will love, full of drama and backstabbing, with an atmosphere of desperation and not knowing who to trust.

Thank you NetGalley and William Morrow for a copy of this book for review purposes. This is a pretty fast read. Enough to keep you interested but not so overwhelming that you can’t remember the characters. Holly and Lucas, along with their friends Theo and Saskia all head off to Thailand for a week of sun and fun. The book opens at the airport, very upbeat but Holly feels as if someone is watching her. They land in Bangkok and instead of a room at a wonderful hotel, they are forced to spend the night at a hostel. Things get weird when the find a newspaper clipping with “I am watching” on the back. Holly loses her backpack at a temple and it is found by a man named Caleb. Fortunately, all their passports are still there along with Holly’s phone but some cash is missing. When Saskia sees Caleb, she seems surprised. Caleb starts following the four around, bumping into them at dinner, having drinks with them. Holly doesn’t like it. Luke doesn’t like it but he has something he needs to tell Holly and Saskia wants Caleb to go away because, he is not a stranger, but a man from her past. The ending isn’t really a surprise. I don’t think this is deep enough or with enough character development for book club, but you will like a nice, simple mystery. Read it and thank me later.

This was a lot of fun! Thrillers like these are my kryptonite and I devoured this in one sitting! I can't wait to read more from the author!

The premise of this book made me really hopeful for this book! It was kind of misleading? Almost all of this book was just fluff and some alluding details sprinkled in. The main plot happened in the blink of an eye. And then it was over and so was the story. I was expecting a little more… suspense. There were a lot of crucial details that felt missing and left out. But this is just my honest opinion.


If you think it sounds interesting, please give it an honest try! I don’t regret reading it at all. It just wasn’t what I find interesting.


Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this e-arc.

An entertaining mystery with murder, lies, and deception. Overall, average and read it before in a different setting type of story.

Thank you NetGalley and William Morrow for the DRC in exchange for an honest review.
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