A well paced, quick and easy read - I enjoyed the setting being in Italy as it's one of my favourite places!
I found the footnotes a little distracting and the main character a bit hard to connect with but overall it's a fun read!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to read and review

Eleanor Dash best selling mystery writer is on a book tour on the Amalifi coast , but unfortunately her life starts to imitate her books when her ex boyfriend Connor is a target for a killer .
I liked the characters in this book and the story was well paced .
Unfortunately the footnotes spoilt the reading experience for me and detracted from the story .
A fast paced mystery set in a beautiful location.
Thanks to NetGalley and Pan MacMillan .

Thank you to NetGalley and Pan MacMillan for the ARC in exchange of an honest review.

I liked the story and the setting. I've always wanted to go to Italy so the Amalficoastal setting was a fun treat. The story was funny and fast-paced. An enjoyable read on vacation. I wasn't too font of the footnotes because they were hard to get read on kindle, probably better in physical format. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.

This was a quick and easy read with good humour, drama and suspense. I found main character difficult to gel with throughout and unfortunately the footnotes really effected my ability to read in an ebook format. It may be a much more enjoyable experience in a printed book.
If you’re someone like me who doesn’t always find themselves being able to guess the twists and endings then you may love this. Feels very much a good holiday book.
Thank you for the arc and opportunity to read

A fabulously written gripping story that was a pleasure to read. I would absolutely recommend this book, it was brilliant, I did receive the book to read review, but listened to the audio book

This is a bubbly and fun summer read that I enjoyed. It’s my first book by this author and I will certainly read more in future.
The foot notes did distract me at times, however can appreciate that they added to the fun aspect of the plot.

A new author for me and I enjoyed the sunny Italian atmosphere which was well described. What I didn’t like was the massive amount of footnotes. Whilst these may work in a traditional book format, they are almost impossible when using an e-reader. This technical aspect needs to be addressed as it is a huge distraction.. otherwise a good summer read.

This was great! I can’t remember the last time I read a book where the main character was was the narrator- talking to me, being a bit funny, a bit cheeky, asking me questions. I also enjoyed the number of footnotes included - just giving that little bit extra.

I did guess the murderer wrongly by the way….and I think I’m also in love with Oliver…

Great plot, great narration, great locations (I soaked up that sun!)

Really good fun murdery read!

My thanks to Netgalley and Pan Macmillan for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC for free.
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Famous murder mystery author Eleanor Dash is on a book tour that takes her to the stunning Amalfi Coast but things take a turn when ex-boyfriend Connor expresses concerns that it isn’t just his character in the book who’s life is in danger.
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A cosy murder-mystery set in what is built up to be a stunning and ideally place, especially if you’re reading this on holiday.

This was definitely the perfect thriller to read on vacation and I’m glad I saved this ARC to read on a cruise on the way to Italy.

I enjoyed the quirkiness of the characters and as with any thriller or murder mystery, there were twist and turns plenty.

This novel contained footnotes as well as the character breaking the fourth wall which although I found interesting, did make the ebook a little difficult to read and took me out of the story.

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This is the perfect holiday read.
I love a book within a book plot and this one did not disappoint. A really enjoyable read that is part thriller part romance with brilliant wit and humour tying it all together.
The gorgeous setting of Italy makes it an ideal summer read.

I absolutely loved this book ! it was so creative in the way it was written, for example including the footnotes, they defiantly captivated my attention. It was such a clever book and was hilarious. it had everything I look for in a book, it was light, had mystery, murder and bit of romance. I look forward to reading more from both the series and the author.

Entertaining, humour filled murder mystery filled with bookish people!

I loved the premise of this book even though it'd never happen in real-life! Our FMC/narrator is an author with an axe to grind against the inspiration for her best-selling books - hence why she wants to kill him off (in literature only!) She regularly breaks that fourth wall and talks directly to the reader. There are footnotes that give further information/descriptions too.

Eleanor is essentially trapped with said muse, a busload of fans and rival authors and a serious stalker! Add to the mix an ex she actually likes and this woman has a lot to contend with. But when the bodies start to drop, Eleanor is perfectly placed to find the killer.

Eleanor is cranky, frustrated, funny and determined. She holds Connor in some serious contempt and can't wait to bump him off like Arthur Conan Doyle did with Sherlock Holmes. Harper is great as her put upon assistant and sister. Oliver, dreamboat ex and possible renewed love. But there is no real romance, the murder mystery takes centre stage.

I can completely see why this series has been snapped up for TV as it would totally work as a mystery tv show and I'd definitely watch it!

American authoress Eleanor and her younger sister Harper, both in their thirties, and her ex-partner-turned-her-blackmailer Connor are on a guided book promotion tour to Italy, together with a few rival authors. Tempers run high while they explore the city and meet their fan readers‘ groups on daytrips in the region of Rome.

Written by self-declared best-selling American authoress Catherine Mack, the book attempts to be humorous, mostly by encorporating 237(!) meant-to-be-funny numbered footnotes, a rather annoying ‚gag’ that hems following the flow of this erratic story massively.

A perfect vacation read for me! I picked this up for the title and synopsis and the book does absolute justice!

I loved the style of writing and narration method. It is also extremely witty and gave me an insight immediately into the main character and the key protagonists in a fun manner. The book in a book story was extremely enjoyable to read. I especially loved the setting and the romcom element while being a thriller. The book also manages to be funny while we try to figure out what's happening. An amazing combination! Absolutely looking forward to more books in the series!

Thank you Pan Macmillan and NetGalley for this e-arc in exchange of my unbiased review.

Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies really appealed to me from the cover as well as the title and blurb. I'm always enthusiastic about books about books/authors. The Italian setting also really appealed to me as I spent my semester abroad there. But unfortunately the book just wasn't for me. I somehow couldn't get excited about the characters at all. The protagonist is an author and constantly breaks through the 4th wall, which could work really well in itself, but it's somehow so exhausting to read here. There are also soooo many footnotes and I find that so awful. The constant reading, jumping to the footnote and then reading on threw me out of the story every time. It really made me lose interest in the story. The footnotes, the protagonist and the story are just a bit too ‘quirky’ for me. But I think this book will definitely find fans. Anyone looking for a fun, quirky summer read will definitely be delighted here.

If you are looking for a quick, entertaining and humorous read, then look no further! Eleanor Dash, a successful author, is on tour along with Connor, her partner in crime )and the main character in her books), her sister and other authors from the same publishers. Eleanor fancies a change and as they travel across Italy, she plots how to kill off Connor in her next book however, someone is plotting to kill him in real life ...
At the same time as sharing the story, Catherine Mack gives a clever insight into the writer's craft which adds an extra level to the plot. In addition, to the story, there are also additional footnotes - I found these quite entertaining to start with however after a while gave up on them, without affecting the telling of the plot.

Loved it ! Funny and quick, and glamorous- this is a perfect summer read !

The characters are witty and charming- nothing not to enjoy!

🌞 🔪 Every Time I Go On Vacation Someone Dies - Catherine Mack 🩸 🏝️

For fans of The White Lotus, Knives Out/Glass Onion and good old Agatha…

A murder mystery - a classic genre but with a difference. The protagonist is an author - Eleanor who has written ten incredibly successful books is on a book tour she’s really not that arsed about being on. Her stalker’s there, so are two of her exes, her sister, and some other awkward and…. challenging characters from her past.

Her ridiculous ex is convinced someone’s trying to kill him and won’t shut up about it. Everyone’s dismissive at first, but then people start meeting their demise and nobody can figure out why…. Until they do.

This is a refreshing and funny take on the standard whodunnit format. Eleanor is real and likeable and talks directly to the reader throughout the book in an interesting format (there are lots of coded messages throughout). Another thing that was great is that we get recaps of what happened already which I’ve never seen done before in such a simple and refreshing way.

The twist was a great one too!

Read this before the TV adaptation is released, it’s a great one… especially if you’re taking a trip to Italy any time soon and have any big fat secrets you’re hiding!


Reading method: Kindle -ARC. Provided in exchange for an honest review.
Perspective: 1st Person
Genre: Crime, Mystery
Length: 406 pages
Would I read again?: Yes
Recommended?: Yep!

✨RATING 4/5✨

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To be upfront I DNF at 7%. I was enticed by the front cover and the comment that it had 'knives out' vibes. I see from Good Reads that there is another cover (US version?) and if it had that cover I wouldn't have tried the book and it gives away more of the rom-com flavour that isn't for me. I like a cosy mystery but this didn't hit the mark. I also really disliked all the footnotes as I felt alienated as an e-reader user as they weren't displayed on the same page and by the time I got to them I forgot what they were referring to. I've seen from other reviews that this isn't an issue with the audiobook.

This story is so unique in the way it’s written. Catherine, the author, leaves footnotes the reader to get a better insight into how Eleanor, the author in the story, really thinks. I did find the footnotes a little confusing at first but soon got used to them and enjoyed how they helped tell the story. I will say the group of characters aren’t the most likeable but I believe that’s intentional. There are lots of humorous moments within what I would describe as a cosy crime book. I didn’t find myself desperately wanting to reach for this book but in all it was an easy read. I’m not sure I’d reach for the next instalment as I enjoy a much faster paced book. However if you are looking for a slower paced, easy read then I’d say this is a great book for that.