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.

This was a fun, messy little escape—fast-paced at the start with just the right amount of drama and tension. I was definitely hooked in the beginning, but the ending lost some of that momentum and didn’t hit quite as hard as I wanted it to.

Still, if you’re in the mood for something quick, chaotic, and full of feelings, it gets the job done.

3.5 stars
What a vibrant performance on this audiobook! The story had many different character perspectives, and each one had its own narrator.

The book started with a bang and pulled me in immediately. It was absolutely riveting!! I could not figure out what was going on and loved the mid twist.

Where things went a bit amiss was towards the end. The ending dragged on, and the final twist was unbelievable. However, this was a super fun read and kept me eagerly listening.

Thanks Netgalley for an audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

This was an enjoyable and engaging audiobook experience. I appreciated the use of multiple points of view, each brought to life by different narrators—it added variety and helped distinguish the characters in a really effective way.

The story itself had a light, twisty feel—entertaining without being overly intense or complicated.
If you’re looking for an easy, entertaining read with a few surprises and a solid cast of characters, this one is worth a listen.

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The Business Trip
By: Jessica Garcia
Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Pub Date: 1/14/25
Holy Moly this was so good! From debut author Jessica Garcia is a stellar thriller told with a full cast of characters. The story starts out with Jasmine, a 40 something woman who is in an abusive relationship trying to escape. When her plans come together she meets Stephanie on the plane while admiring the business woman she develops a plan to have a whole new life. Each character plays an important part in telling the story.
The twists were so good in this thriller I was blown away! Hope to see more from this author soon!
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If you're looking for an audiobook that'll keep you company on your commute or while you're doing chores, The Business Trip by Jessie Garcia is a pretty solid choice. It's engaging enough to hold your attention, though maybe not blow your mind.
The real MVP here is the full cast narration. Seriously, it makes a huge difference! Each character feels distinct, and it really pulls you into the story. You'll definitely be kept guessing about who the real bad guy is and if you're even rooting for the right characters half the time. It's got those "wait, what just happened?" moments that are perfect for an audiobook. So if you're into a mystery that makes you question everyone, give this one a listen!

Jessie Garcia's "The Business Trip" is an absolute whirlwind of a novel that grabs you from the first page and doesn't let go until the very end. This book is a masterclass in pacing, offering a fast-paced narrative that makes it incredibly difficult to put down. If you're looking for a genuine page-turner, you've found it.
Garcia has crafted a truly memorable cast of characters, a blend of individuals you'll find yourself rooting for fiercely and others you'll love to despise. The dynamic between them is incredibly well-developed, adding layers of tension and intrigue that constantly propel the story forward. You'll feel a genuine connection to their plights and predicaments, making every twist and turn all the more impactful.
Overall, "The Business Trip" is a highly recommended read for anyone who enjoys a thrilling, unpredictable story with characters that evoke strong emotions. Jessie Garcia has delivered a fantastic novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

The Business Trip by Jessica Garcia is a smart, engaging, and unexpectedly emotional story that blends romance, workplace drama, and personal growth in a refreshing way. The chemistry between the main characters is palpable, with dialogue that feels natural and full of tension—both romantic and professional.

Garcia does a great job of balancing lighthearted moments with deeper themes about ambition, vulnerability, and finding connection in unexpected places. The pacing is tight, the writing is sharp, and the setting adds just enough pressure to keep the stakes high without feeling forced.

It’s a great pick for readers who love character-driven contemporary fiction with a strong romantic thread. Charming, heartfelt, and fun—The Business Trip makes for a great weekend read.

The Business Trip by Jessie Garcia is a WILD ride - heart pumping, pushing the listening speed up as far as possible. The voice actor cast was phenomenal and made this such a unique listening experience.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio and Netgalley for the ARC!

What an excellently clever debut novel!

This book is packed with twists and reveals galore!
The characters are ones you love to hate which is really part of the hook to this book. It draws you in and you may want to cancel some plans.

This was such an impressive cast of audio narrators! It really brought it to life!

Thank you for the opportunity to review this audiobook production.

The Business Trip by Jessie Garcia is a debut thriller featuring two women, Stephanie and Jasmine, whose lives become dangerously intertwined after meeting on a plane. The narrative is told through multiple first-person perspectives, creating a suspenseful, twist-filled story that keeps readers guessing until the end.
Highlights from Reviews

The book is praised for its fast pace, clever structure, and relentless suspense. Many reviewers found it highly addictive and difficult to put down, with numerous unpredictable twists and turns.

The story is structured in multiple parts and uses a rotating cast of narrators, especially in the audiobook version, which features a full cast of ten voices. This enhances the experience, helping readers keep track of the characters and adding a cinematic quality to the storytelling.

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This book had a few too many twists for me but the audio cast was phenomenal. Each character had a different piece of the puzzle and the voice cast matched very nicely with each perspective.

The Business Trip was a fun audio listen - the multiple narrators did great jobs and brought the characters to life. This book was intriguing but didn't really have many twists or reveals? It was more like a recounting of what happened/it layed everything out. I was happy going along for the ride, and even if things were a bit repetitive, the audio was an easy listen. There is one major twist at the end, but it was just sooooo farfetched.

CW: murder, domestic abuse, misogyny, stalking.

Thank you to MacMillan Audio and NetGalley for the ALC. All opinions are my own.

The Business Trip is twisty and suspenseful and surprising, if improbable and ultimately forgettable. It still definitely kept me entertained for an afternoon.

Andrew Eiden, Dylan Fitzpatrick, Fred Berman, Gail Shalan, Hillary Huber, Jennifer Pickens, John Pirhalla, Kimberly M. Wetherell, Kirby Heyborne, and Tim Campbell provided an engaging full-cast narration for the audiobook.

Thank you author, NetGalley for providing this ARC for review consideration. All opinions expressed are my own.

This was such a quick and fun read. I couldn't stop listening. The last chapter was so insane. Didn't see expected that.
Great book. Loved the narrator. Can't wait to listen to more by this author.

I was so eager to read The Business Trip by Jessie Garcia since I saw there’s a full cast on the audiobook. I loved the full cast and all the narrators Andrew Eiden, Dylan Fitzpatrick, Fred Berman, Gail Shalan, Hillary Huber, Jennifer Pickens, John Pirhalla, Kimberly M. Wetherell, Kirby Heyborne, and Tim Campbell were excellent and totally brought this book to life. The multiple POVs really worked as we slowly got more information about what really happened on that trip. I loved all the twists right til the end and this is such a great debut! This is one of my fave thrillers of 2025!

I couldn't get into this one as much as I wanted to but I still found it to be a good read. I just felt like something was missing for me.

Love the way this book is written, the storyline gets told throughout the characters perspectives. It has great twists and turns. It is a very fast and easy read but keeps you very engaged. It had me guessing throughout the story. The last chapters had that jaw dropping moment you don't see coming!

This was quite a wild ride! I flew through this one. The FMCs are quite different. But this really added to the novel. I love that the author kept us guessing and the huge twist at the end was fabulous! Highly recommend this one.

It was such a good plot until the end, I couldn't get on board with the idea of a doppelganger and it just took the story in a different direction leaving me with an unsatisfying ending. I still really enjoyed the story and the different voice actors who brought to life all of the characters.