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A review by lrjohnson13
The Trip by Phoebe Morgan
3.0
3.5 stars
Note: I received an advanced copy of this book from William Morrow via NetGalley.
This book explores the dark undercurrents of friendship, loyalty, and betrayal. Set against the backdrop of a dream holiday gone wrong, the story follows four friends who find their paradise shattered by a brutal murder. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that each of the friends is hiding something, and that the bonds they once thought unbreakable are fraying under the weight of their secrets.
The premise promises a gripping psychological thriller, but the execution leaves something to be desired. The pacing is slow, making it difficult to stay fully engaged with the story. The character development feels somewhat formulaic, with backstories that come across as forced and overly reliant on stereotypes—the rich guy, the poor guy, and so on. This lack of depth in the characters, particularly in Sashki and Holly, makes it challenging to connect with them from my perspective.
The ending, while intended to be a shocking twist, feels rushed and doesn't deliver the impact it could have. I did find the story as a whole to be intriguing.
Note: I received an advanced copy of this book from William Morrow via NetGalley.
This book explores the dark undercurrents of friendship, loyalty, and betrayal. Set against the backdrop of a dream holiday gone wrong, the story follows four friends who find their paradise shattered by a brutal murder. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that each of the friends is hiding something, and that the bonds they once thought unbreakable are fraying under the weight of their secrets.
The premise promises a gripping psychological thriller, but the execution leaves something to be desired. The pacing is slow, making it difficult to stay fully engaged with the story. The character development feels somewhat formulaic, with backstories that come across as forced and overly reliant on stereotypes—the rich guy, the poor guy, and so on. This lack of depth in the characters, particularly in Sashki and Holly, makes it challenging to connect with them from my perspective.
The ending, while intended to be a shocking twist, feels rushed and doesn't deliver the impact it could have. I did find the story as a whole to be intriguing.