Enjoyable read, some of the twists were a bit predictable but still a good overall psychological thriller that I wanted to keep reading - 'working from home' makes this much more tempting when you get to a good point! I think I would not give this book 5 stars due to the predictability and perhaps it could have been nice to hear more from Kate to understand her character a bit more but overall I would recommend.

Wow, what a book! I absolutely loved this book with all its twists & turns, keeping me hanging on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next. Absolutely fabulous, a most worthy 5* star read. Many thanks to Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

A really great read that I devoured very quickly. I loved the Lisbon détail as well as a plot line that made me what the know the outcome as soon as possible. I definitely recommend !

I really enjoyed this book, started off a bit slowly but once it got going I couldn’t put it down. Plenty of twists and a shocking ending.

Orla must be the unluckiest person in the world of psychological thrillers. In the space of two days her world falls apart on a girls getaway weekend in Lisbon. Orla, a comfy clothes and sensible shoes kinda woman and her best friend, Kate, over the top red carpet ready at all times, go out for dinner and drinks the first night and Kate disappears. With as many twists and turns as the Lisbon streets, Orla needs to find Kate and unravel what happened. Instead, she unravels her life and that of everyone around them. Loved Friends Like These and this was a great read too. I just had to keep going as I couldn’t wait to discover who was responsible in this enjoyable cast of characters.

2 friends go on a weekend holiday to Lisbon. Only one comes back.
A really good book with the right amount of description at the beginning to scene set to get the imagination going of the location and characters.
It’s been a while since I didn’t want to put a book down but at the end of every chapter I wanted to read just one more which turned into one more .... plot twists, intriguing, a proper page turner of a book. Give it a go.

Wow, I absolutely positively love this author! I think this was a great, chilling, and often times heart wrenching book. I do need a follow up though, as it’s that good! Twisted for sure, chilling as heck, and shocking! Preorder today, ALDERSON is an author to watch!
Will make sure I buzz it up on the different platforms!

I loved this novel, with its wonderful cast of characters and gorgeous prose. The storyline was engaging and flowed seamlessly.
Highly recommended!

ohhhh twisty! I love the mysteries when people go away on trips...IT NEVER ENDS WELL!
well written and full of mystery !

Two friends, the trip of a lifetime, and an ocean of secrets....When Olga and Kate leave behind their daily routines behind for a jet-setting adventure, they expect to spend their days reconnecting and relaxing. Both women have stressor back home that they are more than happy to escape. They plan a night out but only one returns.. What happened to Kate? Could the truth be found in daily lives?

Best friend Orla and Kate have both been through the wringer, babies, divorces, you name they’ve been through it. But they always have their annual girls weekend to look forward to. This year’s trip is in Lisbon and they kick off their holiday with a night on the town. The next day when Orla wakes up, Kate is missing and Orla’s memories of the night before are fuzzy to say the least. The police refuse to take Kate’s disappearance seriously, so Orla goes on the offensive, trying to remember what happened, revisiting the places the two women have visited the night Kate disappeared. What Orls uncovers will shake the very foundations of her life and all that she believed to be true

Thank you to Net Galley and Avon UK for an e-ARC of this title in exchange for my honest review. Orlas and Kate initially reminded me of my best friend. I'm the more introverted one, and she's the life of the party. So, initially I saw us, and when I'd wonder why in the world Orlas would choose to spend time with Kate, I'd have to remember my BFF. Orlas gets a weekend away with her friend, a bit of a break from being a new mom. Only one of the women will come home. The book has twists and turns I didn't expect, and even when I uncovered one piece, there would be another twist lying just beyond that. I really enjoyed this book so much. The only thing that detracted from 5 starts is that the ending seems to be a set up for a series. I'd like a series from this, but I wish I'd realized there wouldn't be a clear end to the plot. Again: I still recommend the book, but just realize that, and you won't wonder where the end went.

Twisty but sadly no real sense that they were in Lisbon. They’re definitely somewhere strange with a different language though. And if this book is not a lesson to never go on a girls weekend again, then I don’t know what is. Or at least do a CRB check haha.

Twisty so you never really know what’s going on which is good. It’s the sort of novel you ask yourself what you would do in this situation.

A good beach read! .

I really enjoyed this one! A long overdue weekend getaway for best friends Orla and Kate in Lisbon starts out great but soon becomes tragic, as Kate disappears. To make matters worse, Orla can't remember most of what happened the evening before. She passed out soon after returning to their lodging following a night on the town and now she's in a strange country alone and searching for her best friend. Thank goodness she gains the assistance of the helpful Uber driver from the night before, but can she trust him? And as she soon discovers, can she trust anyone?

This was a fun story and the author did a great job characterizing the paranoia and fear that such a situation would bring. Not only does Orla have no idea where to look for her friend, but she doesn't speak the language and knows no one, making it seem impossible to find answers. She also has a husband baby girl back home whom she misses terribly and it puts her in such a bad position, as she wants to return home but just can't do it without Kate. There are surprising discoveries regarding those closest to her that makes it that much harder for Orla to solve this mystery. But the question becomes, does she really want to know the truth?

This is a fun read that you will find hard to put down until you, too, find all of the answers!

A great read. I was finding it hard to concentrate and focus on anything other than the Corona virus and thus book grabbed my attention and kept me focused, I loved the main character Orla. This is a thrilling exciting and fantastic read,

I'm a Sarah Alderson fan and this book continued her trend of making me read her books in one sitting.

While there were some overly predictable elements and certain things I felt were a tad convenient, I still couldn't put the book down. I loved the set up of the story and was immediately drawn in by the complicated friendship dynamic of new mom Orla and wild card Kate on vacation in Lisbon.

When Kate disappears I liked how resourceful Orla was, and it never felt like the clues were coming from out of the blue and the investigation followed a logical progression. And even though I guessed some of the twists, I also liked how breadcrumbs were left to guess at these twists instead of having revelations come out of the blue. I do love to be surprised in a thriller, but I also really love it when I can guess at secrets because of well-placed hints and clues.

However, I did think it was a bit convenient that one somewhat random character decided to help Orla hunt down Kate. While this character's backstory was interesting, I thought his big secret was over the top. It seemed like the character could have been as useful as he was without the ultra convenient details of certain aspects of his job. I don't know want to say too much and spoil it though, so this is a bit vague! But I felt like this character could've used a touch more finesse to fit more artfully into the story.

And while I wasn't surprised by a most of the main twists and turns, I still loved the ride. I also the thought the final twist was a nice touch.

A story of two friends on a weekend away , which goes wrong. The girls are in Porto for a hard drinking weekend, staying in an air B&B. They end up at a club, taking two men back to their appartment. One of them then disappears . The story was Ok, though peppered with references to brands (handbags etc ) which I have found do not stand the test of time and details about the copious amounts of alcohol (and drugs) consumed.
Once Orla has discovered that her friend has disappeared, she goes to the police station where she is not really taken seriously . She then runs around Porto in a search, helped by an Uber driver and lots of coincidences There are lots of twists to this tale, some believable some stretching the realms of possibility. It is quite fast moving and suspenseful . In my opinion Orla seems quite naive and shallow, making on the spot decisions about who to trust based on very little evidence and snap decisions about what to do .
One glaring fault was that she couldn't remember the names of the men picked up in the bar/club. In the next paragraph both names are mentioned ....
I would read more by this author
Thanks to net galley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review

Oh... my... word. This was wild, I tell you, absolutely wild. Utterly captivated from the first page to last, The Weekend by Sarah Alderson had me devoted to reaching the final conclusion of this absorbing novel, leaving me restless and curious until I had done so. I'd be lying if I was to say that the cover hadn't helped in the persuasion of me wanting to read this book. It looked and sounded exactly like the sort of novel I was hoping to lose myself within, and boy, did it achieve that goal. Only a handful of pages was all it took for my surroundings to completely fade away, and for me to become fully-immersed in Orla and Kate's story as their weekend away in Lisbon, Portugal, began.
After reading the blurb for this novel, I'm sure it will provide you with a brief enough idea of the premise for Orla and Kate's story. After settling into their sleek and shiny apartment once in Lisbon, they head straight out to a classy restaurant for dinner, and from there, events begin to take a swift turn for the worst. Waking up the next morning, Orla realises that she's now alone. Kate, her best friend, has vanished. And in a strange, unknown city, it falls to Orla to try and find her, and use the shattered pieces of her foggy memory to try and piece together what exactly happened the night before.
Let's talk about Alderson's characters. Orla and Kate were exceptionally believable and well-constructed, and were the sorts of friends who were the complete opposite to each other. Orla, having recently become a mother, is not really on the same wave-length as Kate anymore, although she once had been. More prone to afternoon naps and a nice cup of tea, Orla is astonished when Kate mentions heading to a nightclub on their first evening in the city, emphasising just how much has changed since she gave birth to her daughter. Kate, glitzy and glamorous and bursting with energy, is used to an entirely different side of life. Champagne, expensive handbags and clothes, and luxurious holidays are more Kate's style, and this contrast between the two women only becomes more and more prominent the further the plot progresses. I loved the conversations between these two, and how smoothly the prose flowed throughout. It was clear to me that, despite whatever differences there may have been in Orla and Kate's lifestyles, they were still incredibly close friends. Alderson writes with such a confidence, it was simply effortless, the way my imagination picked up the words and turned them into an image in my own mind. As well as Orla and Kate, there were so many other characters to be introduced to, each of them important in their very own ways. From Rob, Orla's husband, to Toby, Kate's ever-furious ex, to the rest of the people Orla meets in her quest to find Kate, I utterly adored meeting all of them and figuring out what role they would eventually come to play in the unfolding mystery which lay ahead. But let me tell you now, not one of the people you will meet in this novel are what they first appear to be.
As for the plot, blimey, it absolutely blew me away. With every page turn, my pulse would race with suspicion, with questions, and an insane need for answers. There was always something new waiting just around the corner, and twists around every bend that I just couldn't get enough of. I loved the mystery of this novel, the complete absence of any sort of reliable or honest answer to the questions Orla was always trying to ask, which only spurred me on more in my quest for something real to explain all that had happened on their first fateful night in Lisbon.
When finally, all was revealed, I just couldn't believe it, but it made sense. There was a calm that settled within me once Orla finally discovered the truth, but when I reached the final page and read the author's parting words, I was hit again, a double-whammy of an ending, if you will, and actually let out a little scream of frustration. It was wild. I felt like I'd been right there beside Orla, every single step of the way, and I was willing her to be able to head home to her daughter, for some peace and serenity at last. It was just such an enjoyable novel to lose myself within. I absolutely loved it and really hope there is more to come from Sarah Alderson in the near future. This novel was utterly perfect for me, and I would highly-recommend it to anyone who loves a twisted, suspicion-driven story about friends, and poses the question, 'Just how well do you truly know the people you love?'
The Book Babe is giving The Weekend Away by Sarah Alderson a rating of five out of five. I'd like to thank Avon Books and NetGalley for providing me with an advanced reading copy of this book. You can pre-order your copy here.

Orla heads off to Lisbon with her best friend Kate and looks forward to a relaxing break from being a mum for the weekend. Kate seems to have other ideas and wants to go partying. Orla wakes up the next day to find Kate missing, and realises that it is up to her to try to find out what happened to her friend. Is she away partying still, or has something bad happened to her? It soon becomes clear that not everyone can be trusted, but who can be? Orla relies on those willing to help her while hoping she is placing her trust in the right people. It soon becomes clear that there are many secrets and shocks that may just explain what really happened...

This was the first book by Sarah Alderson that I have read, and it's one of my favourite reads in a while. The plot is brilliant, the characters well developed and interesting, and the story is full of twists and turns - I couldn't stop reading until I had finished it! At one point or another you end up suspecting everyone and it really does keep you guessing until the shocking ending. It really is a fantastic, thrilling read and I can't recommend it enough. I'll definitely be reading Sarah's other books now!

Thanks so much to the publisher, author and NetGalley for an advance copy of the book in return for my honest feedback.

This one was crazy good!!!! I will be recommending this one to all my friends who love an amazing thriller. The writing was great, the story was exciting.

Thank you #Netgalley for the advanced copy!

So many twists and turns that kept you guessing until that last few pages! Orla goes for a weekend away with her best friend Kate, leaving behind her baby for the first time with her husband. The trip starts our great at a beautiful airbnb following by going out for dinner and drinks, After that its full of guessing as to what actually happened the rest of the night and where Kate disappeared too.

This was a really exciting book that was hard to put down. It centers on new mom Orla, who goes on a weekend trip with her best friend Kate, only to wake up the next morning and find Kate missing. The rest of the book digs into their relationship, which is not exactly as it seemed, as well as Orla's mission to find out what happened.

The story was fast paced from the very beginning and had a few surprises that I did not see coming. There were a few things that Orla did that seemed out of scope for her character and what a normal person would do, but for the most part, I was able to empathize with both her decisions and her feelings around them.

The ending did not tie up everything cleanly, but added to the overall feeling of tension throughout the rest of the book, and I thought it worked.

Overall, I'd recommend this book for those who like fast paced mysteries, with a little bit of opportunity to suspend your disbelief. I am looking forward to reading other books by this author.

Thanks to Netgalley for providing me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

"A Weekend Away" is a great, thrilling read that will leave anyone breathless long after the ending!

Alderson does an incredible job in this book - A strong narrator tells the story of a night out gone wrong; and all the twists that follow are simply brilliant!

I can't say much more without ruining the book - but I highly recommend this fast paced thriller! Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me the chance to take this wild ride!

I devoured this book in one evening! Then it kept me up all night! The Weekend Away is precisely that, a weekend away, but it’s the worst weekend away you can possibly imagine.

Thanks to NetGalley, publisher and author, for letting me have a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. WOW THIS BOOK! What a fantastic story and narration style. This book kept me glued so bad from beginning to end. There were moments I forgot to breathe. If you call yourself a thriller fan you NEED to read this book and get lost in it. I give it 5 big fat stars. FANTASTIC!

Orla and Kate go away for the weekend to Lisbon. Best friends for many years, but their lives are different now. Kate is going through a divorce and Oral has a new baby. Orla hoped for a relaxing weekend to spend with her friend, Kate wants to party. When Orla wakes up after the first night and Kate is no where to be seen, her hunt for answers begins.
The plot is involved with plenty of characters making up the story, and each playing a part. It's written very well and despite being a fast paced book it's a gripping read with plenty of twists and turns until the end.

Fun fast thriller of a book! From the first page, you will keep turning until the very end. Lots of twists and turns to keep you interested. Highly recommend!
Thank you to netgalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

Brilliant book, it kept me guessing the whole way through. I couldnt wait to get to the end to find out who had killed Kate. And nor would i have gotten it right. What an ending and so unexpected!!!

I am a huge fan of Sarah Alderson and this is another brilliant read.

Orla and Kate, best friends for a long time, have ventured away on trips together on numerous occasions even since Orla has been married to Rob and Kate married to Toby. It used to be an annual trip but has not happened for a while. However, this trip is different. Kate is leaving her daughter with husband Rob and Kate is going through a divorce.

They visit Lisbon and the flat they are staying in is beautiful and Kate tells Orla that her soon to be ex-husband, Toby, will be paying for it. The first night they go out for a meal and Kate insists they go clubbing which Orla, now a mother, isn’t keen on. As soon as the pair arrive in the club Kate makes a bee-line for two men who are good looking and well dressed and decides she is taking them back to the flat, despite Orla’s objections.

Orla wakes up the next morning with a thumping headache and little recollection of the previous night. To add to her woes Kate is missing along with her handbag and mobile phone. She tries calling but it goes straight to voicemail and she begins to worry so takes it upon herself to try and find her friend as the police do not seem too interested. She seeks the help of Konstandin, the driver of the Uber which took them to the club. He was probably my favourite character but Orla suspected everyone at various times.

The plot twists and turns and was a thoroughly enjoyable rollercoaster ride. The ending was brilliant; just my sort of final chapter.

Thanks to NetGalley, Avon Books and Sarah Alderson for my ARC in return from my honest review.

Excellent novel. Highly recommended.

I requested this book because I absolutely love psychological thrillers which are set abroad, and this one certainly did not disappoint.

From the very beginning I was sucked in to Orla and Kate's story. The characters felt like real people and I like that the author included enough backstory of the friendship without detracting from the current events of the story. I loved the character of Konstandin. Yes, maybe it was a bit convenient and unlikely that he would step in and help Orla as he did, but he was a lovely character and the romantic in me was hoping they would get together at the end.

I really can't think of anything negative to say about the book, I suppose parts of the plot were a little predictable but I really enjoyed the ride so I don't think it mattered.

I got invited to read the weekend away and I've enjoyed every twist and turn in the book.

With orla and Kate weekend away and Rob and Toby and all the secrets they have.

Two friends go away on a friends holiday but only one comes down. What a way to grab you. I loved all the twists and turns and couldn’t read it fast enough to find out what happened. A perfect summer read!

Thank you to Netgalley and Avon Books UK for the advanced e-arc of this book. This was my first Sarah Alderson novel and I thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish. I love novels with an unreliable narrator and a mystery to solve. This one checks both of those boxes and does both of them well. It had me guessing until the very end. A fast-paced read with a good premise that is executed well.

This was my first Sarah Alderson book and I was hooked from the very beginning! I found Orla to be an interesting but trustworthy character - the complete opposite of Kate. I loved the crazy twists and turns that actually kept me guessing as to who did it...and how it would end.

I highly recommend for anyone searching for a good mystery, with a very fast paced-need-to-finishit-now pace!

This book got off to a slow start and I wasn't sure if I was really going to enjoy it. But I'm glad I stuck with it, because it really did improve

This book, has a really simple premise. You follow two women Orla and Kate, who have been best friends for years, they decide to go on a weekend away, what could possibly go wrong? But something does go terribly wrong. Orla wakes up and finds Kate missing and has to frantically retrace her steps, to try and find her best friend.

I thought this book started off pretty slow. There was also a couple of comments about weight and mental health, which I didn't like.

However, once the story got going, I was really hooked. There was a lot of action and it was very fast paced. It definitely kept me hooked to the end.

Overall, I think it was well written. There was a few common thriller tropes in this book, which it probably could have done without.

I think if you are looking for a summer read, this year, I think it would be perfect. It's a dark, engaging thriller set on holiday, what more could you want?

I was hooked to the very end. I was making lots of guesses throughout the book, as I was reading as to whodunit but I didn't guess correctly. The ending was definitely surprising

Overall, a really fun and engaging thriller which will be perfect for the summer reading season

TW: murder, violence and discussions of rape

Where to start?! I found the story absolutely fascinating and I raced through the pages as I couldn't wait to delve deeper. The characters were intriguing and well written. I would recommend this book to anyone.

I just knew by the title that this was going to be a creepy one! I am so excited I was able to read it because I loved it. Definitely a must read!

FANTASTIC BOOK!!!! I VERY rarely say I can't put a book down..but i had to know what really happened to Kate!!!!
Each time I though I had it there was another twist and I was so wrong!!!
This keeps you turning pages...in my case all through the night!!!!
The ONLY problem I had was the ending..there definitely was one but the book left you knowing there was going to be another one following at some point .
Definitely get this book if you can..only downside is you'll be up all night till you finish it!!!!!

When Orla wakes up after a wild night with few memories she finds Kate missing. Orla frantically tries to retrace their steps of the previous night to put the pieces of the puzzle together. July 23 2020.

A lovely mystery/thriller filled with twists until the very end. I will say it is predictable in some ways, but it still had me convinced I knew who the killer was at the very end only to be wrong. The beginning of the book made me wish I was taking my tote bag down to a foreign beach on a holiday with my best friend haha! This is my first read from Sarah Alderson but I will definitely be looking into her other works! Be sure to look for this stunning cover in July!

It has been a while since i was completely blown away by a thriller.
Orla and Kate have been best friends for many years and each year they always take a vacation together. They go on the getaway to catch up and basically hand out. So here they are in Lisbon. Kate going through a really messy divorce and Orla is coming to terms being a new mom so both are really excited and needed this break. So one night Orla and Kate went out for a night. They went to dinner and then off to dancing. The next morning when Orla wakes up Kate is no where in sight. To make things worse Orla has an issue trying to remember all the events that happened the previous night.
Did Kate take off on her own or did something more sinister happen?
This is the first novel by Sarah Alderson, and it definitely wont be my last. The novel is well written and the ending i never saw coming and was alarmed on what happened and how betrayed Orla was. I loved the diverse characters, and the good mystery on finding out what happened. Definitely reccommend!

This is the 3rd book I’ve read by this author and my my this book has taken it up a gear! I just could not put it down. I really liked the characters Orla and Kate - I thought you could really relate to them and also their friendship. The Book was in a linear format and flowed really well through Orla narration. I enjoyed how the author managed to cast suspicion in areas then completely change course and get you thinking of the situations in another way. I only guessed one part otherwise it kept you swapping and changing your mind about who had done what like a yo-yo! This authors books are the easiest books to read, they do what they set out to do and are thoroughly enjoyable!

Wow!! What a page turner this book was. I read it in a day and late into the night because I just had to know what happened to Kate. This is the first book I have ever read by this author and it most definitely will not be the last. The story line was amazing, the characters I instantly felt like I was friends with. Just when you think you have it all figured out bam you don’t up until the very last page. I would give this book 5 out of 5 stars and would recommend to everyone!!! This is my top book of 2020 so far and I can’t wait to share my love for this book with friends. Thank you so much netgalley and publisher for the advanced copy.

What a fun read! I've heard nothing but good things about this author and I'm happy to say she doesn't disappoint! While the ending is a bit predictable, I enjoyed every little piece of the puzzle as it was unraveled. The characters were likeable and Kate was a nice mix of likablenand unlikable. I like that the author didn't spend a whole lot of time describing Lisbon, but gave us just enough to picture it. It was a fast read and I finished it in about a 24 hour period. Once I got to about 40%, I didn't want to put it down because it was so enjoyable and so easy to read without the writing being juvenile. I will definately be picking up more from this author!

*Review copy recieved thanks to Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*

This was a fun read! I had taken a bit of a break from thrillers as I had read a few that were a little too formulaic, and it was nice to step back into the genre with this book. Sarah Alderson has penned a gristly, twisty story about two friends on holiday in picturesque Lisbon with Orla waking up to a terrible scene: where’s Kate, and what happened last night?

An engaging, suspenseful read that readers are sure to devour in one go.

Many thanks to NetGalleyUK and Avon Books UK for providing a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

I didn’t get much sleep last night and haven’t moved off the sofa today thanks to this book. I enjoy a book with characters that I can identify with - a couple of best friends who have known each other since their twenties making different life choices, (one with a baby and still getting her head around the monumental life change) but still whenever they get together it’s like it’s been no time at all. A lovely relaxing weekend away - ha!!!!!! The author keeps the pace going all the way through with twists and turns.. Until the last few pages - and even then you are left with a question - or is it a question?. (Although my kindle had a wobble glitching and not letting me read the last bit one page so have had to download the novel again so I can double check).

I’m hoping this isn’t the last I read about Orla and Marlow.

I enjoyed the fact that this book was set in a different country ,and it grabbed me from the get go.The characters were well drawn and believable ,there were twists I didn't see coming.No spoilers but I found I had to give up on guessing who did what I couldn't work it out.Good book,I liked it.

Another cracking read - I stayed into the late hours trying to read this one.
This is the story of great friends Orla and Kate - they have been friends forlike ever! Every year they go away for a short break together - however over the last couple of years it just hasn't happened. So when Kate suggests a trip to Lisbon she finally agrees. The 2 head off for a weekend of memory making. After the girls go out for a night out, Orla wakes up the next morning with little memory of going to bed - she walks into Kates room and finds her missing - maybe she has gone out for breakfast - but Kate doesn't return - what on earth has happened to her, where can she be. I totally had no idea what was going on and didn't didn't guess what was happening. Really great read.

Another home run for Sarah Alderson! Had similar vibes to Friends Like These, a very good thing indeed. I flew through this--reading up to the 60% mark and past 2 in the morning on the first night I read it. Took all my strength to stop.

It is funny though because the setting of the book is nothing like I expected based on the cover! It's a smart cover b/c it tells you it's a fast-paced, beachy read... yes! But not a literal beach read. I assumed the girl's trip would be to a sunny, beachy place, but they're in Lisbon, so it has a "bad shit goes down in old European city" feel instead. Orla and Kate rent an Airbnb for the weekend, the first girls getaway in four years. It's Orla's first weekend away from husband and baby, and Kate is her party girl friend who immediately throws them into a wild night. When Orla wakes up the next day, severely hungover from who knows what, Kate is gone. The police think she's overreacting--Kate probably left, hooked up with someone, and is with them--so Orla searches on her own. Well, with the help of the Uber driver who dropped them off at the bar the night before--he acts as her unofficial translator and driver as she zigzags across the city to find clues.

Similar to Friends Like These, The Weekend Away plays off of messy women, complicated friendships, and new stages of life vs. old. A huge amount of conflict is derived from how much Orla has grown up--and Kate hasn't. A ton of the conflict, both for Orla and the reader, comes from Kate being SO frustratingly selfish and over the top. You do wonder why Orla would ever have been friends with such a tornado of a person. But it's good conflict--this is one of those books where you find out secrets about the missing person and it changes everything. (Because of course Kate has secrets)

I was turning pages and making guesses and everything culminated in one of my favorite things--the gut punch ending! Highly recommend.

Hooked from the very first page to the very last. Brilliant premise where two friends go away for a fun weekend but only one of them returns alive. Full of unexpected twists, loved it!

I really enjoyed this deep dark thriller of a story of two old friends who go away for the weekend together but during the trip Orla wakes up and finds her friend Kate missing. Stuck in a foreign country alone Orla must try and work out where Kate has gone and as secrets and lies start to unravel Orla questions how much she knows about her best friend. This kept me guessing till the very end and was a great read.