This was a wild ride. There were so many twists I had no idea what to expect the outcome to be. It’s hard to even summarize it because I don’t want to spoil anything for anyone. I can’t believe this was a debut novel, and I’ll definitely read more by Jessie Garcia.

I flew through the audio of this book. I loved the full cast. It really helped distinguish between all the characters.

Thank you St. Martin’s Press and Macmillan Audio for my copies of this book.

2.75

I listened to the audiobook version and some narrators did fantastic while others didn't do a good job. This story has multiple POVs and is constantly switching between the main characters and side characters. When written well I usually love having so many different POVs. The problem I found with this story was every character felt like a fake person and except for the two main characters they all lacked any depth. Some POVs could have been left out since they only added repetition to the story and nothing of value. The plot had potential, and I love that the author tried to tell the story in an intriguing way but due to the writing, characters, and slow-moving story it overall fell flat for me. However, this is definitely an unpopular opinion as this book does have many high ratings. I'd recommend this one if you literally have no other thriller to read and don't mind a book that has an ending that will let you down. 

I received a copy on #netgalley all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Two women meet on a plane, one for work and one for a new life, and then they both disappear.

Jasmine is running from an abusive relationship having believed he was going to take care of her, but Glen was just a manipulative asshole. (Glen is voiced by Kirby Heyborne, a favorite narrator of mine.)
Stephanie is just headed for a news leader conference, a divorced mother just trying to find some enjoyment again in life.
Trent meets Stephanie at the conference and thinks that he will just woo her socks off. He has no luck, until a week later and he is arrested for Stephanie's and Jasmine's murders.
The first part of the book is told from multiple points of view as everyone is trying to figure out what is happening to these women. Did they really go off with Trent? Are they really dead? Why did they both sound so strange in their texts and voice memos?
The second part of the book we learn what really happened, and while this part was easy to listen to and kept my interest, I found I had no interest in this character. I didn't care about her childhood and what led her to be this way, I didn't need all the details about how she set everything up, and honestly the ending was really disappointing. The last chapter didn't make any sense.
The story held my interest, I liked the beginning, but the whole "twist" was just blah. Narrators were fantastic though, so if you want a strange story to listen to, I'd pick it up.

I really enjoyed most aspects of this thriller by Jessie Garcia. I thought the character development was pretty well done and it had a lot of surprising reveals at the end that I didn't see coming. I thought the ending was pretty well done and very fitting for the characters. I do wish there were a few more twists and turns in this to make it a little more suspenseful towards the end, but overall I really liked the explanations. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Stephanie is on a business trip and Jasmine is fleeing an abusive relationship. After a few days, they text their friends the same exact messages about the same man—the messages becoming stranger and more erratic.

And then the two women vanish.

I LOVE an audiobook with multiple narrators for different characters! Not only does it make it so much easier to follow along, but it just makes the entire thing so much more realistic! This was a pretty fun mystery/thriller! Lots of twists and turns, ESPECIALLY at the end!! Did not see that coming!!

A big win for thriller lovers! The drama, the twists and the writing are superb. I recommend this to everyone.

This twisty mystery/thriller was just what I needed as an escape during a super busy work week. I really liked the narration with the different characters. I found some of the plot lines a bit unfeasible, but overall an entertaining escapist read.

I loved the way this book kept me on my seat for quite the ride. Normally, I don’t really care for multiple character storylines but this was very well written and weaved together beautifully. I really enjoyed the voice actors as well.

SOOOO glad I finally got around to reading this one!

5/5 and 11/10.

Twists and turns I never guessed and it’s was so dang good. I listened to the audio via Libby and at first heard there would be many narrators but the characters were easy to distinguish and keep track off! Which for me, is usually hard.

I want to buy this book to put on my shelf now! Recommend it to everyone who loves a good thriller and twists

This one was alright. It was a little hard to get into in the beginning, but it got more captivating as it went on. There were some fun twists. I’d read more by this author

One of the best thriller/mystery book I have read in a long time! I thought the plot was genius and executed so well- I was intrigued from start to finish! There were some big twists I was not expecting and that made the read that much better. Highly recommend!

I could not get into the book, as many times as I tried it was slow, repetitive, and unrealistic. I could not connect with any of the characters and questioned every move they made. I twist was not as big as I expected, but also was predictable.

The audiobook is told by an ensemble cast, and that helped the pacing of the book. Had I not listened while reading this book I most likely would have DNF'd it.

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and Macmillan Audio for an advanced reading and listening copies of this book.

I loved the premise of the story but unfortunately it just got to be too repetitive. The beginning was great but it didn’t last. There seemed to be too much explaining, when I wanted more action. The narration was great, though and added to the story. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ALC.

I loved The Business Trip! A well crafted mystery/ thriller with a plot that unfolds into a web of a story with great twists. What a debut! Fun misdirection and a story that pays off. Highly recommend!!

Wow, what a thrilling ride with such a distinctive execution! This debut was incredibly strong, delivering an addictive and wickedly fun story with intricate plotting that kept me hooked. Full of twists and endless surprises, this kept me constantly guessing—utterly diabolical and irresistibly absorbing!

I’ll keep this brief and intentionally cryptic—this is best experienced with no prior hints for maximum enjoyment!

you know what? this was crazy. I was a little bored and then boom, total surprise. I don't know, it kinda had me rooting for the villain.

The Business Trip had potential, but unfortunately, it didn’t quite deliver for me. While the premise was intriguing, the story lacked the depth and development needed to make it truly engaging. Some plot points felt rushed, and the characters didn’t resonate as much as I’d hoped.

That said, the narrator did a fantastic job, which made it more enjoyable than it might have been otherwise. If you’re looking for an easy listen, it might be worth a try, but overall, the execution just didn’t hit the mark for me.

Jessie Garcia hit it out of the park with "The Business Trip"! I beyond enjoyed this audio book and the narrators for each character! I was on the edge of my seat throughout this novel full of twist and turns. My first 5 star read of the year!

The Business Trip by Jessie Garcia is a fast-paced phycological thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The story is told in multiple POVs. Primarily we follow Stephanie, who is on a business trip, and Jasmine, who is fleeing from an abusive partner. As their paths intertwine, the narrative dives into themes of identity theft, manipulation, and survival. I did not see the twist at the end coming. If you are looking for a page turning thriller then this is for you!

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press and the author for the arc in exchange for an honest review. These thoughts are my own.

Summary: The Business Trip by Jessie Garcia is a thrilling debut that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. The story follows two women, Stephanie and Jasmine, who don’t know each other but find themselves on the same flight for very different reasons. Stephanie is on a routine business trip, while Jasmine is running away from an abusive relationship. However, both women end up texting their friends eerily similar messages about a man named Trent McCarthy. As the texts become more unsettling, the two women mysteriously vanish, and panic sets in as they’re declared missing. The question remains: who is Trent McCarthy, and what happened to these women? With twist after twist, The Business Trip keeps you guessing, leading you down a path of psychological manipulation and dark intrigue.

My Thoughts: This audiobook was a wild ride from beginning to end. The use of multiple perspectives, with different narrators for each character, added depth and clarity to the story. The narrators did a fantastic job distinguishing between the different voices, making it easy to follow the plot even when shifting between timelines and characters.

I particularly appreciated how the story was told from different perspectives, some of which overlapped at different times, allowing the listener to experience the same events through different lenses. It added richness to the narrative and provided context that kept me hooked. The pacing was spot-on, and it maintained my attention throughout, never losing momentum.

The twists in the story were both thrilling and unsettling, although I did feel that the ending took things a bit over the top. While it didn’t completely lose me, I was left with a sense of disbelief at how everything came together. Even so, I still found the book thoroughly engaging, with its psychological tension and manipulation keeping me intrigued throughout.

If you're a fan of psychological thrillers with unexpected twists and complex characters, The Business Trip is definitely worth the listen. It’s a great debut, and I’ll be looking forward to more from Jessie Garcia in the future.