Whoa! This was an excellent book! I picked it up thinking I would read a little here and there but it grabbed me from page 1 and I finished it FAST! I couldn’t put it down as I was wanting to find out how it all unraveled. I’m excited to read more from this author as this was my first one. I will be recommending to friends for a twisty thriller!
Thank you to #Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Well, Sue Watson has done it again!! This book 🤯. I loved every single character, even the ones you were supposed to hate. The plot twists just came coming. Even at the end when I thought it was all revealed you get hit with another. I literally spent the entire book accusing everyone! So so good. I was tearing through the pages from the very beginning until the end. Can’t wait for whatever Sue Watson comes out with next!

I had high hopes for this book, but unfortunately they were not met.

I found it hard to keep the couples apart; and didn’t know who was married to whom. It was not clear who narrated the story.
A couple of rather overbearing men who are quite pleased with themselves and their insecure, jealous, anxious, and whimpering wives meet at Fitzgerald, a glamorous 1920s hotel that is shut off from the outside world; a scene straight out of an Agatha Christie.
Sadly, the Resort is wrought with silly and nonsensical details, such as getting a gold allergy and wondering if it could have been intentional, and what about the ‘I think I am psychic and had a sense of foreboding......’ [red.]
Really ?? I have yet to meet the woman who assumes she will run into a corpse on her honeymoon.
A far-fetched plot, artificial dialogues, unsympathetic characters, in which women are presented as frightened insecure weaklings: I thought it was all a bit too much.
I have enjoyed previous books by Sue Watson, but sadly, the Resort was just not my cup of tea.
2.5 stars

I would like to thank Netgalley and the publisher for this arc. I leave this review voluntarily.

This was my first novel by author Sue Watson, and I will likely read more of her books in the future. The Resort features three married couples who become 'vacation friends' during their stay at a spectacular island hotel, but whose social veneer collapses when a murder investigation prevents them from leaving. The whodunnit has interesting twists and turns, unusual suspects, and a clever ending.

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What a ride! The story has pulled me in and it was difficult to put it down. A bit of Agatha Christie like being stuck in a beautiful art deco hotel on an island with a murderer or at least an unresolved murder.

We get to see each married couple through the eyes of each wife but the main character ("I") remains Sam, the newlywed on her honeymoon.

The character development was quite twisted and we grow to know everyone through the eyes of Sam on her honeymoon with David. The progression is like in a real life where we judge people on our first impressions that could be superficial but then their complicated lives get unraveled through each woman's perspective. The end was also a bit of Agatha Christie- like and I didn't foresee most of it.

The only thing that bothered me was the violence against women. I wish there was at least one likeable men to make up for it because I was quite shaken about it even after having finished the book. I do hope that there are very little men like this out there because I would hate living in the world and feeling so unsafe and petrified just because a man found you attractive.

Thanks Netgalley for a free copy in exchange of an honest review. I look forward to more books from Sue Watson.

Sam and Dave, Daisy and Tom, Becky and Josh. They all have something in common - they’re staying at the same beautiful, expensive resort. They’re all there for different reasons, but proximity brings the strangers together for a ‘holiday friendship’ and then the suspicious death of someone at the resort brings them even closer, while also threatening to tear them apart.  As their individual marriages come under scrutiny, everyone is a suspect and no-one knows who to trust.

The Resort was a breathtaking book - quite literally - I was holding my breath for most of it! The twists were coming from everywhere and I had no idea who was hiding what until the very end.  Every one of the main men were absolutely infuriating in their own ways - could I reach through the pages and strangle at least one of them? Is that too much to ask? 😅 and the women were incredibly interesting, with the type of back stories that made you feel like you really knew them.  

There was a little bit of repetitiveness (like the sheer number of times the characters had to tell us how hot it was and that it was ‘the hottest UK summer on record’ but that was a very small annoyance. The rest of the story was absolutely brilliant.

Honestly, I’m left feeling like I don’t know if I should pick up another mystery too soon after finishing this one, because after this, surely anything else will feel lacking in the ‘gasp worthy twists’ area!

Three couples become friends during their vacation in the luxurious and secluded Fitzgerald’s. All three couples have something a bit off about them. When a young waitress is found murdered, everyone is shaken to their core, why would anyone kill her? and who did it?

There is virtually no cell reception in the resort. Because of an incoming storm and everyone having to be interviewed, no one can leave the island. Everyone is a suspect.

Honestly, I almost gave up a couple of pages in. I didn’t, but it was close. The way Sam’s POV was written was very childish (especially one line) and I understand why, but it just felt cringey. I stuck around because I saw it had good ratings and I completely understand why. It’s a very easy book to read, it made me want to find out who the killer on this resort really was! After getting over the first chapter, I was definitely hooked and was not expecting that ending. I’m glad I stuck to this book because I did end up enjoying it! 3.5 rounded up to 4 :)

WOW. I freaking loved this book so much. It was so well written and just full of twists everywhere. I read alot of thrillers and this one really surprised me, in a good way!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for gifting me a digital ARC of the latest thriller by Sue Watson - 4.5 stars!

A holiday at a secluded island resort - what could be better? Three couples meet and become friendly - and they all become embroiled in a murder investigation as well. Sam and David got married after a brief courtship and are not starting their honeymoon on a good note. Daisy and Tom are trying to move their relationship forward after a major loss. Becky and Josh are celebrating their 20th anniversary. All these couples have issues and no one can be trusted.

Sue Watson has written another great mystery to lose yourself in - and you won't see all the twists coming. It's sort of a locked room scenario because a murder happened and no one can leave the island so everyone is suspect. All of the characters are intriguing and you'll love to hate some of them! Pack this one for your next trip!

Wow, what a page turner! I felt like I was one of the guests stuck on the island with a murderer on the loose. The plot offers lots of little twists which I loved, would recommend this book for all the murder mystery fans. Great job Ms Watson!

I was in the mood for a page-turner, and The Resort delivered.

A 1920s art deco resort on a remote island off the coast of Britain offers an unusual tropical microclimate, luxury and privacy for its well-heeled guests.

The story centers around three couples holidaying at the resort: newlyweds on their honeymoon, a glamorous couple overcoming tragedy and a cloistered wife with an overly protective husband. All three couples are enjoying their luxurious retreat until a young and beautiful hotel waitress is discovered dead on the beach.

A murder investigation ensues and all the guests are suspects in this “locked door”/remote island mystery, complete with steady pacing and solid character development. A highly enjoyable read.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this novel, in exchange for an honest review.

I adored this book. So easy to read and not over the top. It was well written and flowed really well. I read this book in a very short space of time and did tell my friends how good it was. Well worth a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review

Sue Watson writes the best thrillers. I’ve come to expect her thrillers be amazing in this one is no exception. It immediately starts interesting and doesn’t stop until the last page.

Having previously enjoyed Sue Watson's work, her upcoming release The Resort caught my eye, and did not disappoint. Here's a snapshot... One opulent resort on an island in the UK. Among the guests, three couples who gravitate to each other, though they have little to nothing in common outside of the resort. The three wives telling a story of oppressive heat, simmering tension, violence, murder. The Resort has twists, reveals, comes to a satisfying conclusion without an over-the-top final twist spoiling it. This easy-to-read psychological suspense novel is perfect for a holiday or long weekend read – only, perhaps hold off while staying at a posh place cut off from the mainland! 4.0–4.5 stars.

When three couples head off to a vacation at the elegant Fitzgerald resort, they never imagined a vacation could end up so tragically.

Each couple has planned this trip to help their I,prove their marriages. The couples meet on day one and become fast friends. When it seems like this will be the most wonderful, luxurious vacation, tragedy strikes as a hotel employee is found dead on the beach.

The story then starts to focus on each couple and their relationships, while they begin to wonder who committed the murder.

Police gather at the hotel, everyone is a suspect and rumors swirl.


This was a fast paced book, with each chapter telling the story from each wife’s point of view. It was entertaining and engrossing from start to epilogue finish!

Thank you NetGalley for giving me this advanced copy.

Sue Watson is another author whose books I always enjoy. All of her stories keep me engrossed, turning the pages quickly, eager to see what happens next. And that is what a good suspense novel should do, keep you curious! The Resort was a solid read with a cast of characters who all have a reason to dislike the young waitress at the resort, but who would resort (ha!) to murder?

SYNOPSIS

When a dream trip becomes your worst nightmare…

You’ve been excited about this getaway for months – at last, a chance to reconnect with your husband at a secluded island resort. But when he unexpectedly calls you from the beach, you hear the urgency in his voice. Something is very wrong.

The beautiful waitress from the restaurant last night has been found lying dead in the sand. And the police want to question your husband about it.

Sure, you saw him glance at her over dinner a few times, but you know he didn’t have anything to do with the poor girl’s death. So why is he asking you to lie to the police that he was with you all night? And where did he go in those missing hours?

When he returns to your beautiful sea-view suite, things get heated and he accuses you of being jealous, just like he always does. Yes, the waitress was overly flirtatious with your husband, but you didn’t actually wish her any harm. Not really.

Can you trust the man you married… or are you the one who can’t be trusted?

I’ve read several books by Sue Watson and The Resort did not disappoint! An atmospheric thriller, it kept me guessing! Rich, multi layered, characters drive a twisted tale, worthy of Agatha Christie, herself! A great who dunnit and a perfect beach read.

This story is about three different couples on holiday. All three couples are going through different marriage difficulties. When a member of staff is murdered nobody is allowed to leave and nobody knows who they can trust.

This story is told from three different points of view. The main problem I had is that the voices of these characters were not noticeably different and I was constantly confused as to who was who. This might be a good read for someone who is new to thrillers. This was an okay story but didn’t do anything new or different to stand out.

Sue Watson is one of my go to authors for thrillers and once again, she doesn't disappoint.

Three couples are on holiday at the luxury resort, Fitzgeralds set on an island off the South coast in the UK.

Sam & David are on honeymoon. It's been a whirlwind romance and a second marriage for David.

Daisy & Tom are on a make or break trip after losing a child and several rounds of failed IVF.

Becky & Josh are married. Josh has brought Becky on holiday to try to cheer her up. She's on anti-depressants and struggling with life.

All the couples have one thing in common - All the husbands have noticed Stella, the young waitress (who also teaches Yoga) and all the wives have noticed! Cue the jealousy!

When Stella's body is washed up on the beach the next day, everyone is under suspicion. Who would want her dead, and why?

The police are called in and everyone is told to stay put on the Island. Nobody can leave until the police have investigated further and questioned everybody.

A couple of days later, Daisy is attacked but managed to get away. Are the two incidents connected in any way?

The three couples become friends,  especially the women.  They share their secrets and troubles within their marriages. But they all suspect each others husbands or maybe even their own!

Written from the point of view mainly from the three wives in fairly short chapters. This made me page turn even quicker to get to the next chapter.

Plenty of red herrings. I suspected several different characters but there are some really unlikable ones so it wasn't difficult!

I read this in one day as I was eager to discover what happened. This is all tied up perfectly in the epilogue.

If you haven't read anything by Sue before then I can highly recommend her thrillers.

Many thanks to Netgalley, the publishers and the author for an ARC. Really enjoyed this one.

Love a vacation destination gone wrong theme! Perfect number of characters to keep you guessing and each guest with their own histories. Great speed and wrap up. Perfect vacation read!!