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.
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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.

Jasmine is running from an abusive relationship, and Stephanie is headed to a work-related conference. They wind up on the same flight. Soon after the flight, they both meet the same man. Is this man responsible for their disappearances?

The story develops from the two POVs of Jasmine and Stephanie, as well as text messages they were both sending to their friends. I was pulled into from the beginning. I love when an author tries something different, and the premise had me excited to listen to this one. Being a debut, the author impressed me with her writing style and the development of the plot. The second half was really outlandish and less believable. I am usually able to suspend all belief when reading, but the second half was a reach, even for me.

Overall, this was a solid debut, and I can't wait to see what's next from this author.

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the ALC in exchange for my honest review.

4.5 stars

Things I loved:

The format: alternating timelines + multiple POVs = chef’s kiss

That wild twist I did not see coming

The full-cast audiobook made it feel like a bingeable true crime podcast

The Business Trip grabbed me from the first chapter and never let go. Stephanie and Jasmine don’t know each other, but they end up seated in the same row on a flight to Denver. Stephanie is heading out for a work trip, and Jasmine is escaping an abusive relationship. At first, their lives seem totally separate until a few days later, when they both start texting their friends about the same charming, mysterious guy: Trent McCarthy.

Then they vanish. At the same time.

From there, it becomes a total puzzle box of a story, told through shifting POVs and timelines that slowly fill in the blanks until the final twist hits like a truck. And let me tell you, whatever I thought was happening? Not what was happening. Every time I thought I had it figured out, the story pivoted in a new direction.

The format worked so well for this one. Each perspective adds another layer, and while I normally get nervous with books that hop around this much, Jessie Garcia nailed the structure. Every chapter left me wanting more. And the audiobook version? Highly recommend. The full cast of narrators made the different voices pop, and it added so much tension and realism—felt like a bingeable Netflix limited series in audio form.

If I had one teeny critique, it’s that there were a couple of places where I had to rewind to keep the timelines straight—but honestly, that’s on me for being too impatient and trying to listen while multitasking. I think the complexity was one of its strengths.

The pacing, the voice, the way the twists are layered in—The Business Trip is clever, dark, and addictive. If you like psychological thrillers with structure-driven storytelling, high tension, and a side of "WAIT WHAT?!"—this one's for you.

Jessie Garcia, I’m already on board for whatever comes next.

This was wild, but in a fun way. It's told via multiple viewpoints and everyone's "voice" is distinct and easy to tell apart. If you like twisty thrillers that keep you guessing until the end, add The Business Trip to your to-be-read pile.

This audio book had me wanted to find every opportunity to listen to it!
If you like books that you can't tell who is telling the truth until the very end
The Business Trip is the book for you.
Thank you NetGalley for the advance copy.

I was pleasantly surprised by this debut book by Jessie Garcia! I was worried that it would be too similar to stories that I've heard before, but this was really fun and twisty! Stephanie is on the business trip and Jasmine was running from an abusive partner - they met on a plane and sent their friends the same messages about Trent McCarthy. Then, they went missing. What happened? I really enjoyed the suspense and the twists. Looking forward to reading more from Garcia.

Narration by a cast of characters was exceptional, with Andrew Eiden's narration was particularly intriguing. Great pace and sound.
Overall, a pleasure to read.

I really enjoyed the plot twists and turns in this book. Will definitely be looking to read more from this author.