Sasha gets a job on a superyacht, trying to escape something traumatic. She is able to work under a captain who is closing out his career and is ready for retirement after this final season. What she doesn't realise is that she is entering a world of secrets, lies and a very toxic environment which in turn will lead to the death of one, if not more of the crew.

For me, the story was solid, but the execution is lacking.

We are slowly introduced to each of the members of the team as she is doing her welcome walk through and everyone seems to have an agenda or seems to be sleeping with someone aboard.

The perspective of the book is split between several of the female crew members and a female guest. I found it hard to keep up with which crew member I was reading, especially when it come to their activities after hours because they all seemed to be involved with someone at one stage or another. The only perspective that was clear to distinguish was that of the female guest as they have a clear objective.

If you like a single location book, with a lot of he said/she said then this is the book for you. Although I didn't enjoy it as much as I thought I would, it was still a good read and a pretty good introduction to the genre as a whole

This is such a good yarn. Within only a few pages i was resubscribing to Hayu so that i could re-binge Below Deck! The characters are mostly despicable just like in the TV shows which makes it a delicious read with compelling twists and turns. Who’s the bed guy when they’re all so horrible? There are lots of hidden threads from characters pasts but it never feels confusing and its all concluded neatly and cleanly. I did find the first section a bit confusing with so many stewardesses who looked the same, I found it hard to distinguish them at times but got there in the end. Really enjoyed it!

This story is told from multiple pov, so much so I had to make notes. Even with my notes, I gave up trying to figure out which stewardess was, which. They are so similar!
Despite being slightly clueless, I did enjoy this book. If you like destination thrillers and/or a locked room mystery, this is the book for you.
A quick read, with plenty of finger pointing and twists. It kept me guessing as to who could and couldn't be trusted and had a tension filled ending with a nice final twist.
It's anything but smooth sailing on this yacht with murder, blackmail and secrets waiting to be revealed.

Thank you so much to Netgalley, Penguin Random House, and Sian Gilbert for the advance copy of I Did Warn Her to read and review. My opinions are my own.

This was my first book by this author and I found it a really enjoyable and fast paced read.
Sasha has been hired to work as a stewardess on the super yacht The Ophelia and has no idea what lays in store.
Murders, secrets, blackmail and plenty of scores to settle with well written characters. I didn’t know who to trust and the ending was excellent and totally unexpected.
Thanks to NetGalley, Sian Gilbert and the publisher for an advance copy in exchange for an honest and unbiased review

A bunch of look alike blonde girls all work on this ship. It turns into one big competition: each one trying to stab the others in the back to be the best. Then one ends up dead. It was very slow in the middle, but overall it was ok.

Glitzy Whodunit…
The Ophelia - a luxury super yacht with a, perhaps, ominous title - has every single amenity. Owned by a billionaire, fully staffed with a crew who are there to keep guests happy and content. Sasha is the latest recruit, last minute, for the next week long crossing. On her arrival she is perturbed to note that every single stewardess looks exactly like her. To onlookers, the super yacht is the height of hedonism - but something heinous lurks and when a body is discovered, secrets and lies may out. Glamorous and glitzy whodunit in the world of the super rich where nothing is quite as it first appears with a deftly drawn and credible cast of characters populating a pacy and menacing plot. Dark and compelling.

Ophelia sets sail with a bunch of stewards that look the same, yet compete with each other. They are downright vicious and Stab each other in the back nonstop. Then one ends up dead. I did enjoy this book, but once someone ended up dead, I skipped ahead. It was slower in the middle for me. Some people on this boat have higher agendas. But what? And why?

This book is the most perfect holiday read.

Set on a super yacht it has all the galmour you will need, it has the sunshine and it has drama.

It is a really good whodunnit, with good characters all of whom add to the story and the twists keep on coming.

I loved it

I really really enjoyed this! It took a while to get my head around all of the characters, and a couple of times I for half way through a chapter and had to remind myself who’s POV I was in, but it gripped me very quickly and I struggled to put it down!

There were plenty of twists and turns, some I saw coming, others I didn’t! But it all came together well in the end (the very very end!!)

Will definitely be recommending it when it comes out!

Thoroughly enjoyable. I'm a huge fan of this author, her first novel She Started It is one I still think about now, long after reading it. And I'm positive I Did Warn Her will stay with me too. I enjoyed the ocean setting and the unique characters, and the storyline is a complete rollercoaster, absolutely jam packed with shocking twists

Another great read from Sian Gilbert.

Such a twisty story, that kept me turning those pages, wanting to know what would happen next.

With great characters some I loved some I disliked, but they all brought something special to the story.

Thank you NetGalley and Penguin Random House UK for the ARC

I absolutely loved this book! From start to finish, it was a gripping read with a perfect blend of thriller elements and the drama of Below Deck. The fast-paced storytelling kept me hooked, and the mystery element was woven in so well that I was constantly trying to piece everything together.

One of the strongest aspects of the book was its characters. Each one had real depth, and their development throughout the story made them feel incredibly lifelike. At first, I found it a bit challenging to keep up with the multiple POVs, but once I got to know the characters better, following their perspectives became much easier—and even more enjoyable.

The ending was everything I wanted and more. It wrapped up the mystery in a way that was both satisfying and surprising. I couldn’t put the book down and would absolutely recommend it to anyone who loves a fast-paced thriller with well-developed characters. A solid 5-star read!

For those who love luxury, rapid fire twists and below deck.

Sasha is starting on her first charter aboard the Ophelia. She’s running from something but little does she know that everyone she is about to meet is too.

I struggled slightly with the amount of characters and I think the fact they were all so similar did hold the pace back a bit, but the denouement is honestly about 10 twists in thirty pages so if that’s your style you will love this.

I would have liked to see a little more from the characters as when the ending comes I wasn’t really too bothered who the “Baddie” was just as long as I got my explanation.

I received this book as an Arc from Netgalley in return for a honest review which this is. Thank you to Netgalley and the Publishers.

At first I didn't like it because the only characters I could stand were Sasha and Jasmine, the others were horrible and such bad people. But I kept reading, the twists were really good and I got to like the other characters a lot.
Great job, I liked this book very much.

Oh my gosh, I literally was up all night reading this. It was so worth the lack of sleep! I could not force myself to stop I wish I could go back and force myself to slow down, re-read it and savour every moment. I loved it!

This plot had me hook, line and sinker! One of the most gripping, unputdownable, nerve-wracking books that I have EVER read!!! It had me on the edge of my seat throughout!

I’d recommend clearing your schedule before you start it as I read this in one sitting as I could not put it down! I loved the concept and the plot basically everything about it!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ stars!

I find it difficult to give feedback on this book as I feel it was aimed at a younger audience than me! I did not particularly enjoy reading it but persevered to the end. I would give it 3 stars.

A luxurious yacht, beautiful but secretive crew members, and a murder that threatens to expose everything. I Did Warn Her is a clever and thrilling locked-room mystery set aboard a billionaire’s yacht, brimming with secrets, rivalries and twists that will keep you hooked until the very last page.

The Ophelia is a yacht that oozes opulence. Owned by a ruthless billionaire, the vessel is staffed by a crew whose only mission is to pamper the wealthy guests and fulfil their every desire. Sasha, a last-minute hire, joins the crew for a weeklong Atlantic crossing, where she meets her fellow stewardesses—Jade, Imogen, Euphemia, and Lola—each stunningly beautiful and each running from their problems. However, the yacht, despite its gleaming exterior, holds its dark secrets.

A stewardess from the previous charter died under mysterious circumstances, expensive jewellery continues to vanish, and a growing sense of suspicion hangs over the crew. When the yacht’s owner brings aboard his best friend and two more beautiful women, each with their hidden agendas, tensions rise even further.

Then, after a night of partying, one of the crew members is found dead. Suddenly, everyone is a suspect, and the mystery deepens. Who is the jewel thief? Who is the murderer? And what will happen when the lights go out, and the luxury of the yacht is stripped away?

I Did Warn Her is a deliciously twisty whodunnit set against the backdrop of a world of wealth and decadence. The high stakes and ever-growing tension between crew and guests make for a truly gripping read. The secrets of the ultra-wealthy have nowhere to hide on the high seas, and this novel takes you on a thrilling ride that is impossible to put down.

For fans of mysteries, suspense, and thrilling plot twists, this book is a must-read.

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