This is an ideal beach read: home or away, you have a thrilling mystery that is enjoyable, albeit quite predictable as well. Personally, I don’t think this book was as good as previous reads from Morgan and this was because I thought the plot development was too obvious. However, if you are after something that is a jolly good distraction from daily life, this is a perfect choice.

I loved the setting that Morgan portrays, feeling like I am with the four friends as they travel to Bangkok and beyond. I could vividly picture the exotic setting and loved the intensity of Bangkok versus the eventual tranquillity of the beaches. The excitement from the characters was palpable, although as travellers, they came across as quite foolish and naïve, making silly mistakes that leads to increasing trouble. I disliked how frivolous Saskia is as a character, especially how much she flaunts her opulent style in front of her friends and online. She is presented as someone who needs constant online validation which is a shame when she is supposed to be going on an exciting adventure with her husband and friends.

Unfortunately I found the plot too predictable to get excited by it. When Holly’s bag is temporarily lost, I could foresee how the story would develop. Saskia’s past added a bit if depth to the novel but, on the whole, I thought the story was verging on being far-fetched. Indeed, the final scenes in Thailand were convenient but I liked how Morgan unexpectedly concluded the story, altering my opinion of another character as well.

Every chapter seems to carry an undercurrent on tension and suggests something sinister is at play. As you progress through the novel, it is easy to determine whether it is a character over-reacting or whether this threat is genuine. Unfortunately, I thought Morgan could have done more to develop some of these signs and I was particularly hoping that more was done with Theo’s character, rather than him being presented as a wealthy man with few cares and too much money to throw about.

I was really hopeful for this story but found the obvious plot development a massive let-down. There were too many clear clues to the story and the ending was too neatly wrapped up. I don’t think it helped that the protagonists were quite idiotic in places but, one thing was certain, it definitely transported me away to sunnier climes whilst my weather is so unpredictable.

With thanks to HQ and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I’ve really enjoyed other novels by Phoebe Morgan and her new novel, The Trip, doesn’t disappoint. She works very cleverly with a small cast of characters, regularly switching the POV.
Holly and Lucas are on a fabulous holiday in Thailand with best friends Theo and Saskia. From the off the trip doesn’t go according to plan and it is clear that there is a huge financial gap between the couples, creating tension at every turn. When a stranger inserts himself into the group, most of them feel uncomfortable, but one of them knows exactly who he is and realises her past has just caught up with her.
I belted through this, desperate to know what happens next. I thought the ending was a bit of an anticlimax but I should have realised a lot can happen in the last few pages!
A great fun psychological thriller which deserves a space in your summer reading.

This has been thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining, kept me hooked from start to finish. I thought it was really well written and all of the characters of which there are four main characters, well 5 if you include Caleb who does have a rather large part to play in the story, had been well and truly developed. I think character Holly was my favourite, overall she’s a good girl, has principles but sometimes you just have to do that one bad thing, I can’t say anymore than that as would not want to release any spoilers to other readers.

I was completely captivated from the get go, there were a couple of moments when I was sitting on edge of my seat in eager anticipation as to what might happen next, some I guessed at, some I didn’t. I really liked the couple of twists near the end, one was predictable but one wasn’t.

If you haven’t tried one of Phoebe’s books yet then I really recommend that you do.

This book gave me all the holiday vibes but throughout the story there is a clear sense of unease and foreboding. It was designed I think to be quite disconcerting and it had me feeling unsure of all the main characters.

The setting was strong, the heat, the noise all added to the events that unfolded and as the characters tried to deal with unexpected issues they faced I felt that there was so much more to their stories that had to be revealed.

I liked how the plot went, things started to become clearer for the reader as secrets were revealed and it did make you think what you would if you found yourself in this situation. Seeing the events unfold from different characters also added depth to the plot.

There is a twist to this story, which I did think about before it happened and I enjoyed the sense throughout of unease and a feeling of tension. A great holiday read.

An enjoyable story which I flew through, which shows how addictive it was.

This was a bit of a rollercoaster read for me... a very slow burn too start with a bit too much predictability, with some great twists towards the end made it a stronger finish.

Thailand. Friends. Holidays. All the ingredients were there for a great thriller and my goodness did it deliver. The story hooked me from the first page and didn't let go until the last.
A cracking story, flawed characters, great setting. A fabulous read.
Highly recommend

This was an enjoyable read, The story takes place in Thailand, with four friends, two couples, on holiday. I thought it was tense, and I felt the stakes, although it did feel predictable at times. Sometimes, it worked to the novel's advantage, where I felt more tense knowing what was happening. I liked reading this and it was a good experience.

It’s been a while since the last Phoebe Morgan book so I was excited to have a copy of this from NetGalley.
Four friends are heading out to Thailand for a holiday. Theo and Lucas have known each other forever, Theo’s wife Saskia and Lucas’ girlfriend Holly have become great friends. Holly and Lucas have some financial troubles, and are worried about the cost of the trip. Theo is very well off, flashing his £40k watch, so there’s already some potential for tension. The trip starts with some challenges, lost bookings, lost bags; not quite the dream break everyone was hoping for. They are joined by Caleb, a charming, but rogue-ish stranger, more things go wrong, more secrets are revealed and a murder ensues.
This is an enjoyable holiday read, with a cast of flawed protagonists and an excellent final twist. Great fun.

I really wanted to enjoy this novel and parts of it were brilliant. However for the main part I found the plot to be somewhat slow and predictable. I didn’t particularly like any of the main characters and found I wanted more of a description of Thailand. Yes it talks about the blue skies, hot sun etc. but I wanted to be completely immersed in it. There are a couple of twists towards the end of the novel, one was brilliant so I feel this book deserves 3 stars. Thank you to NetGalley, HQ and the author for the chance to review.

The Trip is my first book by Phoebe Morgan and she wastes no time in drawing the reader right into this fast-paced mysterious thriller. The storyline is set in Thailand with two couples who are hoping to reclaim their youth tighter on an unforgettable trip away and it sure was an unforgettable trip even if not in the way they had hoped!

I flew through this novel in a matter of hours as I was hooked by this storyline had found myself on edge with our characters, there was definitely a feeling of sinister danger surrounding the group from early on and I knew something dark was going to rear its ugly head but I didn’t expect what was revealed when we meet the mysterious Caleb. I was racing through the pages eager to see what was going to happen to our characters next. It had an element of dark suspense but it wasn’t too challenging or twisty so it would be the perfect holiday read to keep you entertained and intrigued without needing to devote your full attention to it.

The only thing I would say is the whole book kept me on my toes and in the dark and yet the ending was really predictable which was a shame because had it carried on with the suspense then this would have been an easy 5 star read but as a result was more a 3.5/4 star.

I'm going to start this review at the end because the ending is absolutely brilliant! I thought this was a great story and Phoebe Morgan has written some great characters! Highly recommended.

A page-turning thriller with a suspenseful plot that will draw you in. Well written and Pheobe Morgan ramps up the tension in foreign clines very effectively. A great read, pacey and the characters are well drawn.

I love a good thriller and I particularly enjoy Phoebe Morgan's writing style. she manages to draw you in and build suspense and intrigue. i'd describe this as the perfect holiday read, you will want to dedicate a decent chunk of time to this as its very addictive. There's something compelling about it that keeps you hooked, its twisty, dark and creepy. great read.

Another great thriller by Phoebe Morgan, and I loved, that like her last book, it is set abroad. I remember that after reading The Wild Girls, even though it a thriller where murders happen, I really wanted to visit Botswana (where the book was set) as Phoebe had done such a great job in setting up such a vivid picture of the beautiful destination. In this book, Phoebe again paints a very vivid picture of the scenery for the dual centre holiday for the two couples who visit Thailand (Bangkok and Koh Samet). (If she ever wants a career away from the world of publishing, the tourism industry is surely calling her!) The couples, Theo and Saskia and Holly and Lucas are quite different and would probably not be on holiday together if Theo and Lucas had not been friends for many years. Problems soon arise and it becomes apparent all is not well. But who is behind the difficulties and are they random or is someone in the group being targeted? Does all of the group have secrets? Is anyone telling the truth? Will anyone come back from the holiday unscathed?
A great thriller, perfect for reading whilst on holiday or at home to capture the holiday feeling!
Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for a Kindle copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Really enjoyed it. A perfect holiday read. It has suspense, tension, secrets, sun and sand. The characters were well written, it's not the most shocking of twists but the writing makes it a really captivating read none tbe less. Its one of those easy reads that doesn't take too much focus to just get lost in and enjoy the ride

This is the first Phoebe Morgan book I’ve read, and the premise of the book really appealed to me- perhaps because I’ve not been abroad on a proper holiday for some time and the thought of a book about somewhere warm was very appealing!
I’m never usually a fan of books written from different viewpoints/ people as I feel there’s a lot of overlapping but I only noticed this once with this book- it was very readable and only took me two days. I think it would be a good holiday read - not too taxing, certainly enough to keep you entertained and an ending you probably wouldn’t predict (well unless you read the description on goodreads first which gives it away- although FB you do need to read the book to find out what it’s all about!).
All in all, I liked it- a solid 3.5 from me and I’d probably read more from Phoebe Morgan on the back of this one
Thanks to Netgalley for the free book in exchange for an honest review.

Really Creepy, Scary and intriguing. Had to keep putting it down but soon drawn back to it!*******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************

Four friends book a holiday to Thailand. They think the two couples know each other well but just what secrets are they hiding from their partners and friends? And what will it take to break their bonds of friendship? A wrongly booked hotel? Feeling that one couple can’t keep up financially? A former acquaintance appearing out of the blue, followed by a shocking crime? Paradise is not always what it seems…..

I felt that the blurb in Goodreads gave too much of the story away so don’t read that if you don’t want a spoiler!

Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read and review.

A somewhat decent psychological suspense read following two couples on a holiday in Thailand where the past comes to haunt them and secrets are threatened in being exposed.
This was an okay read. The characters unfortunately didn’t stand out for me and the actual suspense part of the story wasn’t quite strong and gripping enough for me to turn the pages fast.

I have previously enjoy all of this authors book so I was excited to get hold of this one! However I think after The Wild Girls I was left underwhelmed with this one. I found the over description of narrative running through the characters heads annoying and some of the characters actions unrealistic. As a consequence for me it was not the gripping or exciting read I was hoping for, to the point that I actually knew the twist at the end as it happened! So a bit of an anticlimax for me. However that said it was more than readable and was a quick and easy read but for me not as good as the author's previous work.