Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC

A fast paced and fun thriller. I loved how the book started rather normal as a family vacation but then layer after layer was peeled of a dysfunctional family. The murder mystery was engaging and the tension was high. I did not see the final twist and was really impressed by it! A fabulous thriller

Thank you for Netgalley and Boldwood Boooks for letting me read this one. Only finished a day late but maaaaaan that was a fun and twisty cozy thriller.
I loved the Women in this book and yeah in some situations they are unlikable and even annoying but then there are other situations when i am really rooting for them and i am invested.
This book was really easy to get through and pure entertainment. loved it!

The premiss of this book was so good - who wouldn't like to read a book about a wife who's been planning her husband's murder?! Initially I loved how the book was divided as well - separated by days. However... something didn't feel natural. Each day had too much information.

It started to feel forced, like an information overload that left you more confused than not. Like... what am I supposed to do with the knowledge that everyone is crazy? Should I still root for Chloe even though I'm not feeling anything towards her? No sympathy, empathy - not even anger. The characters needed more dept - and it's sad that I felt like that with so many chapters. Even with multiple POV's, I found it hard to feel anything for anyone. They're just... a bunch of loonies together.

I didn't hate it. I was just... bland. Nothing special.

As we get to know the main character, Chloe Cooper, through the book, we realise that she and her entire extended family aren't what they seem.
We do know right from the beginning that she wants to kill her husband, and I agreed with her more and more as we found out about her past.
When he is killed though, was it actually Chloe or does everyone have a reason to kill him?
I didn't see the twist at the end coming. Bravo!
What starts off as a light hearted story about an extended family holiday, turns into an interesting delve into family dynamics and the power of female friendships.
I'd love to be part of the new business formed at the end too.

This was my first Sarah Bonner book and I enjoyed it. How to Slay On Holiday has the same vibe as Dial A For Aunties or Finlay Donovan is Killing it.... but with drug lord families.
Chloe has a plan to take out a hit on her awful husband who did something unforgivable years ago. But first she plans a beautiful family trop to Greece to put on a show of being happily married. So when he dies at home the following week, nobody would suspect his loving wife. However he ends up dead in their bed in the vacation villa and Chloe wakes up covered in his bed and next to his body with no recollection of the previous night. Now everyone is a suspect n the body needs to be hidden, and the drug cartels are on the verge of war.
I liked the pacing of the book as well as the shifting narrators. The twist at the end was with the read. I am curious about what happens to the characters after they go home. This is great vacation reading if you are looking for a lighter thriller.

Chloe Cooper, nee Wilson, has organised a luxurious family holiday on a Greek island, bringing together her own family and that of her husband, Scott. She's going to show the world how great her 10 year marriage is going. Because it will be Scott's last holiday. Chloe has ordered a hitman to kill him once they get back.

Plans soon fall apart when Scott's model/influencer sister proves she's more than a dumb pretty face, and has cottoned on to what Chloe is planning. And is all for it, except she wants to see it happen.

Plans are thrown into chaos when, after a night out at a club with the girls, Chloe wakes up next to Scott's body.

With both families running their own rival crime syndicates back home, Scott's death has wide reaching ramifications. Who really did kill Scott?

I loved this fast paced thriller - it's a perfect sun-drenched read for on the beach in the sun or curled up under a blanket on the sofa.

This book was a perfect summer read, taking me to Mykonos and quickly delving into murder. A fun read, I disliked every character, and with enough happening to keep you guessing and wanting to get to the end. I didn't have to think too much and could just sit back and relax and be glad I'm not on a big family holiday!

Sarah Bonner is fast becoming an auto read author for me, two books read by her so far and both total winners in my book.

I was completely addicted reading this story, which starts off as a nice simple story - all Chloe has to do is play the loving wife for a week's holiday in Mykonos and then no one will suspect her of being behind her husband's murder when he dies the following week.

And the more I learnt about Scott, the more I agreed, he deserves to die and Chloe seems totally lovely.

But well best laid plans are only good if no one discovers them, and its turns out no one is quite what they seemed. And the more we learn the more intrigued I was, and hooked on finding out what would happen next.

There is a fabulous mix of characters on this extended family vacation, and with both families being involved in what sounded like not completely above board activities (to put it mildly), there are all sorts of interesting dynamics at play.

And I would never have predicted how any of this would turn out.

I couldn't get enough of this book, and I loved all the lies, deceit, good intentions and more, even if I was left wondering who exactly I was meant to be able to trust.

I just loved this book a lot and whizzed through the pages oblivious to the world around me.

Thank you to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

Chloe is on holiday with husband Scott and her extended family. Little do they know that she plans to kill him and has mapped it all out. Soon family rivalries appear and cracks begin to show. Will she manage to succeed?

I enjoyed this author’s previous book, How to Slay at Work, so was keen to read this new one. This continues in a similar fashion, with a humorous take on the female serial killer trope and was a fun read. I also enjoyed the twists and turns the story took.

There were a lot of characters introduced, which at times I became muddled with and some were not overly developed. I found that I didn’t really form any connections. I also found the book to have a slow start and it took a while to go anywhere. Even though I preferred the previous book I read by this author, this was still a darkly comic, entertaining read. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this copy in return for an honest review.

As someone who loved How to Kill Men and Get Away With It and characters like Villanelle, I had high expectations for this book—especially with Mykonos as the backdrop. Unfortunately, it fell short for me. The biggest issue was the lack of context around Chloe and Scott’s relationship; it didn’t feel developed enough to justify her wanting him dead. On top of that, despite the story being told from three different perspectives, the voices all blended together, making it less engaging and it came across as lazy writing. I wasn’t a fan overall but pushed through out of curiosity about the ending.

How to Slay on Holiday by Sarah Bonner is an intriguing blend of domestic drama, thriller and witty dark humor.
Chloe is absolutely fed up with her marriage to her husband Scott. When she comes up with a calculated plan to murder him, she knows that she must have a solid alibi. Planning a giant family vacation with both sides of the extended family seems to be a brilliant idea. Who would suspect the lovey-dovey wife of being the mastermind? But you can't always assume that your plans will turn out the way you want them to. With the murder plot disintegrating as quick as Chloe's love for Scott, things go from bad to worse when Scott's sister starts asking some weird questions hinting that she may know the real reason behind this vacation.

I really loved this book! This was a twisty, fast-paced read that was dark and hilarious. There are quite a few characters but I really like the three different point of views. Relatively short chapters keep you engaged and don't even get me started on that ending! I highly recommend this book for fans of Katy Brent and Asia Mackay!

Thank you to NetGalley, Sarah Bonner, and Boldwood Books for this ARC. Expected publication date is February 27th 2025.

This story was a really fun holiday read!

It takes place over a week in Mykonos, where Chloe has taken her family and in-laws (who happen to be rivals in the world of illegal drugs) to cover up that she’s hired a hitman to kill her husband. But not everything is as it seems, and everyone has their own agenda.

I really enjoyed the multi-POV narrative, as it allowed for a more in-depth look at each character and their motives. I also found the story funny and easy to read, however I did feel as if it was a bit fluffy in parts.

Overall, it was a lot of fun and honestly gave me White Lotus vibes but I do think some of the plot lines could have been tied up earlier. 3.75⭐️

I've newly discovered this author and love her writing, this is one of her 'lighter' murder books and I like the writing style. I like that we had the story from different character point of views.
I thought this was heading in the one original direction, then swerve, it got even more interesting.

Sarah Bonner delivers another gripping, darkly humorous mystery with How to Slay on Holiday. The novel follows Chloe, a woman meticulously plotting her husband’s murder—only to wake up and find him already dead. What unfolds is a thrilling, twist-filled ride packed with wit, deception, and unexpected turns.

Bonner masterfully blends suspense with biting humor, keeping readers entertained while unraveling Chloe’s predicament. The sharp writing style and clever storytelling make this a standout in the mystery genre. Fans of psychological thrillers with a dark comedic edge will find How to Slay on Holiday an absolute delight.

Sarah Bonner is slaying again with her new book - How to Slay on Holiday.

"Chloe has been planning her husband's murder for months. And now she has the family together at a luxury resort on Mykonos so they can all see how much she loves her husband - and no one will be suspicious. But some of the family are acting odd. Does someone know what's planned? Can Chloe get off the island without adding to the body count?"

This starts out slow because it feels a little predictable - until Bonner zaps you with some big surprises. Chloe belongs to a big crime family. And her husband Scott belongs to another crime family. There's plenty of tension. You will shake your head at rich people doing rich people things - like losing their mind because there's no oat milk. Or the sister-in-law wanting to go to a certain restaurant just for the social media opportunities.
Plenty of red herrings from Bonner.
I liked the setting in Mykonos. That was our favorite place on our trip to Greece.

I did guess one little twist (but it was just a guess) The ending got a little wild but I like how it turned out. Maybe we'll get more stories from these characters.

Fans of Dark Comedy should read Bonner's books.

This was such a fun book. It was darkly funny, funny, crazy and so fun. The premise of the main character going on a luxury vacation but has been planning the murder of her husband- which seems absurd but it just works. The female characters are all a delight. I can’t wait to read more books by this author in the future.

Thank you to NetGalley for the eARC of this book.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book with no obligation to review.

This is a quick and twisty read with three great female character and quite a lot of wry humour.

I liked the scene setting but I felt that the characters of the senior Wilsons and Coopers were a bit thinly drawn and at times I could not remember who was who between Rob and Jack.

The three female main characters are well drawn and Tori in particular has a lot more to her than you imagine, She is a lot more than the spoiled air head she likes people to think she is.

The unexpected death of Scott came as a surprise to me and from then on, every time I thought I had worked out what was happening, i was often wrong. There are so many twists and unexpected reveals. I am still a little confused about the blue eyed man at the club but it doesn't matter really. I found the epilogue to be a real out of the blue surprise.

If the author wrote a book about the firm they mention setting up, i would read it.

Well worth a read. 3.5 up to 4.

I loved how to slay at work so when I seen the arc for this was available I immediately knew I needed to read it.
This is a complete standalone and does not connect to the first book in anyway!
I absolutely loved this storyline, it was so funny. I loved how it came together and I especially didn’t expect the ending! 😳
I have really been enjoying these female revenge books recently and the two I’ve read by Sarah Bonner have both been fantastic - added to my autobuy author list!
Perfect summer read for everyone who loves a good funny who done it!
Chloe needs this holiday, desperately - she desperately needs everyone to think she loves her husband before he dies next week that’s if everything goes to plan . . .
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Release Date - 27th February 2025

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this ARC, in exchange for an honest review.

In How to Slay on Holiday by Sarah Bonner, Chloe Cooper is in a complicated situation. For months, she’s been carefully planning the perfect way to kill her husband, Scott. To make sure no one suspects anything, she arranges a family vacation to Greece, thinking it will be the ideal cover. What could possibly go wrong?

The story starts off fast, with plenty of tension as Chloe deals with Scott, her nosy sister-in-law Tori, and Grace, the mysterious concierge at the villa. At first, I was hooked, but as the plot moved forward, I found myself tangled up in too many twists and turns.

The idea of the story was great, and I was excited to dive into Chloe’s dark plan, but as the book went on, it didn’t quite live up to the hype. The secondary characters, while interesting, didn’t feel fully developed, and I had a hard time connecting with them. I was expecting more excitement and suspense based on the premise, but the execution just didn’t deliver.

The twist at the end was a big surprise, but it felt a little out of nowhere. Looking back, I can see the hints that were dropped along the way, but it didn’t feel like the ending paid off as much as I wanted it to. The story had a lot of potential, but it left me feeling like there was something missing, and I was hoping for a stronger conclusion after such an interesting setup.
4 Stars!
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📚 E-ARC BOOK REVIEW 📚

How To Slay On Holiday By Sarah Bonner
Publication Date: February 27, 2025
Publisher: Boldwood Books

📚MY RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨
(Rounded Up To 5⭐)

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this #gifted e-ARC in exchange for my honest review!

📚MY REVIEW:

How To Slay On Holiday is a suspensefully fun popcorn thriller that will entertain you as it keeps you guessing until the very end! This is my second read from Sarah Bonner, and I am definitely a fan of her books!

This was a slow burn that got off to a pretty slow start for me. Initially, it just felt like a book about a bunch of rich people on a luxurious holiday in a villa in Mykonos, complaining about how 'miserable' their lives are. Oh, and our main character Chloe was secretly plotting to have her husband Scott killed. Just another week-long holiday with the richiest of the riches.

But around the halfway point in the book, the storyline took a turn -- and I was engrossed. Each day of the holiday was told from alternating POVs, with short chapters that made it easy to turn the pages with fervor. The alternating POVs worked fantastically with maintaining the suspense and the mystery of the story. It seemed a piece of the puzzle was dropped every few pages, and my head was spinning as I tried to put it all together. Bonner did a great job keeping the reader in the dark about who was really the most treacherous of this bunch.

And that ending though?! That was quite an unexpected twisty end to this story -- and no way could I have predicted that one-two punch! The HUGE reveals in those final few pages?! I absolutely LOVE a book that waits to reveal the truth till the very end! If you enjoy those kinds of reads too, I think you'll really love How To Slay on Holiday! Available to request now on NetGalley and publishing on February 27th from Boldwood Books!

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