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The Getaway
In a taut locked-room mystery from New York Times bestselling author Kieran Scott, a group of longtime friends confronts their darkest secrets―and deadliest impulses―on the brink of a hurricane.
For years, three couples have gathered at The Villa―billionaire Lincoln Foster’s Hamptons estate―for lavish weekends among friends. But this year, mysterious blue cards appear in each bedroom, exposing their host’s betrayals and the guests’ own dark deeds.
Everyone has something to hide. Marley and Marshall Foster. Suzy and Sean McTeague. Juliet and Josh Jacoby. Lincoln and his new wife, Hazel. Even uninvited guests hoping to be accepted among the elite.
With a hurricane bearing down, no one is getting out. When the revelations turn deadly, the trapped friends must confront what their lies have cost them―possibly their lives.
For years, three couples have gathered at The Villa―billionaire Lincoln Foster’s Hamptons estate―for lavish weekends among friends. But this year, mysterious blue cards appear in each bedroom, exposing their host’s betrayals and the guests’ own dark deeds.
Everyone has something to hide. Marley and Marshall Foster. Suzy and Sean McTeague. Juliet and Josh Jacoby. Lincoln and his new wife, Hazel. Even uninvited guests hoping to be accepted among the elite.
With a hurricane bearing down, no one is getting out. When the revelations turn deadly, the trapped friends must confront what their lies have cost them―possibly their lives.
285 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 2026
About the author
Kieran Scott
44 books1,669 followersKieran Scott is the author of domestic suspense and mystery novels including WISH YOU WERE GONE, REGRETS ONLY and PEOPLE WILL TALK. She has also written several young adult novels, both under her own name and for Alloy Entertainment under the pseudonym Kate Brian. These include the New York Times best-selling PRIVATE and PRIVILEGE series, as well as MEGAN MEADE'S GUIDE TO THE MCGOWAN BOYS and many others. She grew up in Bergen County, New Jersey, attended Rutgers University, and now lives in New Jersey with her husband, two sons and one goofy dog.
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Review of advance copy received from Publisher
A fun, wild ride of murderous intrigue, shifting loyalties, and rich people behaving badly, The Getaway was the exact kind of thriller that everyone needs to throw into their summer beach bag. Coming in at under 300 pages, the short, cliffhanger chapters and super-twisty plotting meant it was all I could do to hold on for dear life as the events slowly unraveled. You see, the pages of this book contained oodles of delicious dark secrets and messy relationships. By putting them together, Scott delivered a story that was juicy, addictive, and just the right amount of over-the-top. After all, with a great, big heaping dose of dysfunctional friendships and marriages in disarray, it was no surprise at all when their bodies started dropping like flies, giving it all a very And Then There Were None-meets-The Hunting Party feel with a dash of the drama-fueled vibes from Big Little Lies.
I do have to say, however, that this locked-room thriller did have a somewhat slow start as I worked out who everyone was in the large cast of characters. In spite of that, though, I was quickly pulled into the story thanks to the drama-packed storyline. After all, with a long list of secrets, a wealthy crew of untrustworthy individuals, and a hurricane descending on a remote estate, it was only a matter of time until it all blew sky high. And let me tell you, when it finally did, my desire for a dramatic ending was beyond satisfied. Perfect for fans of compulsively readable books with a sense of rising paranoia, I suggest grabbing this one now. An easy-to-inhale read filled with hidden truths, unspoken pacts, and slippery alliances, I had a blast trying to puzzle out this whodunnit before the adrenaline-fueled climax. So go on. Suspend your disbelief and get ready for the ride. Rating of 4 stars.
Read if you’re a fan of:
- Locked-room thrillers
- Twisty plotting
- Messy relationships
- Rich people behaving badly
- Multiple POVs
- Dysfunctional friendships
- Suspicious characters
- Juicy drama
- Cliffhanger chapters
- Tons of secrets
- A claustrophobic feel
SYNOPSIS:
For years, three couples have gathered at The Villa―billionaire Lincoln Foster’s Hamptons estate―for lavish weekends among friends. But this year, mysterious blue cards appear in each bedroom, exposing secrets: their host’s betrayals and the guests’ own dark deeds.
Everyone has something to hide. Marley and Marshall Foster. Suzy and Sean McTeague. Juliet and Josh Jacoby. Lincoln and his new wife, Hazel. Even uninvited guests hoping to be accepted among the elite.
With a hurricane bearing down, no one is getting out. When the revelations turn deadly, the trapped friends must confront what their lies have cost them―possibly their lives.
Thank you Kieran Scott, Thomas & Mercer, and Over the River PR for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
PUB DATE: September 1, 2026
Content warning: death, gun violence, infidelity, car accident, violence, domestic abuse, toxic relationship/friendship, sexual content, blood, vomit
I do have to say, however, that this locked-room thriller did have a somewhat slow start as I worked out who everyone was in the large cast of characters. In spite of that, though, I was quickly pulled into the story thanks to the drama-packed storyline. After all, with a long list of secrets, a wealthy crew of untrustworthy individuals, and a hurricane descending on a remote estate, it was only a matter of time until it all blew sky high. And let me tell you, when it finally did, my desire for a dramatic ending was beyond satisfied. Perfect for fans of compulsively readable books with a sense of rising paranoia, I suggest grabbing this one now. An easy-to-inhale read filled with hidden truths, unspoken pacts, and slippery alliances, I had a blast trying to puzzle out this whodunnit before the adrenaline-fueled climax. So go on. Suspend your disbelief and get ready for the ride. Rating of 4 stars.
Read if you’re a fan of:
- Locked-room thrillers
- Twisty plotting
- Messy relationships
- Rich people behaving badly
- Multiple POVs
- Dysfunctional friendships
- Suspicious characters
- Juicy drama
- Cliffhanger chapters
- Tons of secrets
- A claustrophobic feel
SYNOPSIS:
For years, three couples have gathered at The Villa―billionaire Lincoln Foster’s Hamptons estate―for lavish weekends among friends. But this year, mysterious blue cards appear in each bedroom, exposing secrets: their host’s betrayals and the guests’ own dark deeds.
Everyone has something to hide. Marley and Marshall Foster. Suzy and Sean McTeague. Juliet and Josh Jacoby. Lincoln and his new wife, Hazel. Even uninvited guests hoping to be accepted among the elite.
With a hurricane bearing down, no one is getting out. When the revelations turn deadly, the trapped friends must confront what their lies have cost them―possibly their lives.
Thank you Kieran Scott, Thomas & Mercer, and Over the River PR for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
PUB DATE: September 1, 2026
Content warning: death, gun violence, infidelity, car accident, violence, domestic abuse, toxic relationship/friendship, sexual content, blood, vomit
August 9, 2026
I mean, it had potential… but this book was just not good. First of all, the couples all had matching first letters in their names. Did the author think readers would be too dumb to remember who everyone was if not for this gimmick, or did she realize the characters weren’t fleshed out enough to be memorable on their own. Second, everything was too unrealistic. There’s no way police or first responders wouldn’t have reached them for so long. Half the decisions these “adults” make are completely asinine. Lily’s two best friends don’t even know about each other. Third, no ibuprofen after a head injury - acetaminophen would have been the correct treatment. Fourth, cord not chord. I could go on but I’ve already spent enough time on this book. Thanks to Amazon First Reads for the free ARC.
September 11, 2026
𝗛𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗲, 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘀 & 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹… 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸. 🌪️
This had ALL the ingredients for an incredible thriller: couples trapped together during a hurricane, secrets coming out, betrayals, and constant reveals. And there was definitely enough intrigue to keep me going.
Unfortunately, it was more slow burn than page-turning popcorn thriller, and I never connected enough with the characters to really care about what happened to them. The ending didn't give me the big payoff I was hoping for either.
The narrator did an excellent job with all the different voices and personalities, although that actually made some of the characters' more irritating traits stand out even more!
A generous 3 stars from me.
Thank you to Kieran Scott, Brilliance Publishing and NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to and review this ALC. All opinions are my own.
This had ALL the ingredients for an incredible thriller: couples trapped together during a hurricane, secrets coming out, betrayals, and constant reveals. And there was definitely enough intrigue to keep me going.
Unfortunately, it was more slow burn than page-turning popcorn thriller, and I never connected enough with the characters to really care about what happened to them. The ending didn't give me the big payoff I was hoping for either.
The narrator did an excellent job with all the different voices and personalities, although that actually made some of the characters' more irritating traits stand out even more!
A generous 3 stars from me.
Thank you to Kieran Scott, Brilliance Publishing and NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to and review this ALC. All opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy
Read as an Amazon First Reads. I enjoyed the story.
I became confused with the character Marley. If she was " best friends" with Lily how did she not know about Lily's other " best friend" Gemma? Was Marley pregnant? All the hints of her being sick etc..did I miss something? Why all of a sudden was Lily "recovered", suspicious timing.
I became confused with the character Marley. If she was " best friends" with Lily how did she not know about Lily's other " best friend" Gemma? Was Marley pregnant? All the hints of her being sick etc..did I miss something? Why all of a sudden was Lily "recovered", suspicious timing.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 3, 2026
Three couples. One luxurious Hamptons estate. A hurricane that leaves them completely cut off from the outside world. Every year a group of longtime friends gather at the lavish Villa for an extravagant weekend hosted by billionaire Lincoln Foster. But this getaway is different. Mysterious blue cards are found in the guests' bedrooms revealing secrets that some of them would do anything to keep buried. As the storm intensifies and tensions inside the mansion reach a breaking point, old friendships began to fracture and hidden betrayals come to light. With no way to leave and no one certain who they can trust, the guests realize the real danger may not be the hurricane raging outside. Because someone at the Villa has a secret worth killing for.
I went into this one expecting a luxurious weekend getaway and instead got a hurricane, a mansion full of deeply questionable people and enough secrets to fill an infinity pool! The cards were so much fun because nothing says "friendship" quite like publicly exposing everyone's secrets while they're trapped together! And these people? Woof. Every relationship came with baggage, every conversation felt sus, and every new twist shifted the narrative. The locked room setting was perfect because there was nowhere to escape, nowhere to hide and absolutely no shortage of bad decisions. If messy, twisty, dramatic and rich people behaving badly is your vibe, add this one to your never-ending TBR!
Thank you to NetGalley, Kieran Scott, Thomas and Mercer and Over the River PR for both the eARC and physical copy!
I went into this one expecting a luxurious weekend getaway and instead got a hurricane, a mansion full of deeply questionable people and enough secrets to fill an infinity pool! The cards were so much fun because nothing says "friendship" quite like publicly exposing everyone's secrets while they're trapped together! And these people? Woof. Every relationship came with baggage, every conversation felt sus, and every new twist shifted the narrative. The locked room setting was perfect because there was nowhere to escape, nowhere to hide and absolutely no shortage of bad decisions. If messy, twisty, dramatic and rich people behaving badly is your vibe, add this one to your never-ending TBR!
Thank you to NetGalley, Kieran Scott, Thomas and Mercer and Over the River PR for both the eARC and physical copy!
September 10, 2026
3.5⭐️
This was…ok. I know that isn’t how I usually start my reviews, but honestly, it pretty much sums up my experience. I stayed interested enough to find out how everything played out, but I also think a lot of that had to do with the audiobook. Had I not been listening at 2x speed while doing housework and instead had to sit down and read this with my eyeballs, I probably would have set it aside for something a little more engaging.
I received the ALC from Brilliance Audio via NetGalley a week after publication, so I jumped right into it.
If you’re newer to the thriller genre, I actually think this could be a good fit. It’s formulaic in a way that makes it easy to follow, even with all the different secrets, relationships, and moving pieces being introduced. There’s a hurricane, a group of couples who have known each other for years, plenty of secrets and lies, some wealthy Hamptons social circles, and a locked-room-style setup when the storm leaves everyone isolated. It has all the ingredients for a juicy weekend thriller, and the atmosphere is definitely there. This is the kind of book that would pair nicely with a rainy weekend when you want something easy to sink into.
My biggest issue was that none of it felt particularly fresh. I’ve read several variations of this same basic setup before, particularly the hurricane-as-a-locked-room mystery, the long-standing couples getting together for their annual holiday, and the inevitable peeling back of everyone’s carefully constructed lives. There wasn’t really anything here that made me think, Oh, I haven’t seen this before. I found myself recognizing the general trajectory and anticipating where some of the reveals were headed, so it never quite reached that level of suspense where I was desperately trying to figure everything out.
That said, predictable doesn’t necessarily mean unenjoyable, and this held my attention well enough to keep going. It’s more of a comfort-food thriller than a genre-shaking one. If you enjoy familiar formulas and don’t mind being able to see some of the twists coming, there’s still enough going on to make it an entertaining, atmospheric read.
The audiobook was easily my favorite part of the experience. It was narrated by Soneela Nankani, who did an exceptional job. At first, I was a little disappointed that this wasn’t a full-cast production because the story feels like the perfect setup for one, with so many characters and relationships to keep track of. In the end, though, I’m actually glad it was a solo narration because Nankani handled all of the characters so well. Her nuanced portrayals of the various male and female characters were impressive, and each voice remained distinct and consistent with the character throughout.
Her pacing at 1x was wonderful, but what really impressed me was how well her performance held up when I sped it up to 2x. I could still hear the inflections, character distinctions, and subtle changes in delivery without everything becoming distorted or losing its personality. That made this an especially easy audiobook to fly through while doing other things.
I’d recommend this more to newer thriller readers or anyone who enjoys a familiar, stereotypical thriller setup and doesn’t need every twist to be a complete surprise. For more seasoned thriller readers, especially those who have read their fair share of hurricane-based or locked-room mysteries, you may find yourself thinking you’ve been here before.
If you have the choice of formats, though, I definitely recommend the audiobook. Soneela Nankani’s performance elevated the experience for me and, honestly, is probably what kept me reading to the end.
This was…ok. I know that isn’t how I usually start my reviews, but honestly, it pretty much sums up my experience. I stayed interested enough to find out how everything played out, but I also think a lot of that had to do with the audiobook. Had I not been listening at 2x speed while doing housework and instead had to sit down and read this with my eyeballs, I probably would have set it aside for something a little more engaging.
I received the ALC from Brilliance Audio via NetGalley a week after publication, so I jumped right into it.
If you’re newer to the thriller genre, I actually think this could be a good fit. It’s formulaic in a way that makes it easy to follow, even with all the different secrets, relationships, and moving pieces being introduced. There’s a hurricane, a group of couples who have known each other for years, plenty of secrets and lies, some wealthy Hamptons social circles, and a locked-room-style setup when the storm leaves everyone isolated. It has all the ingredients for a juicy weekend thriller, and the atmosphere is definitely there. This is the kind of book that would pair nicely with a rainy weekend when you want something easy to sink into.
My biggest issue was that none of it felt particularly fresh. I’ve read several variations of this same basic setup before, particularly the hurricane-as-a-locked-room mystery, the long-standing couples getting together for their annual holiday, and the inevitable peeling back of everyone’s carefully constructed lives. There wasn’t really anything here that made me think, Oh, I haven’t seen this before. I found myself recognizing the general trajectory and anticipating where some of the reveals were headed, so it never quite reached that level of suspense where I was desperately trying to figure everything out.
That said, predictable doesn’t necessarily mean unenjoyable, and this held my attention well enough to keep going. It’s more of a comfort-food thriller than a genre-shaking one. If you enjoy familiar formulas and don’t mind being able to see some of the twists coming, there’s still enough going on to make it an entertaining, atmospheric read.
The audiobook was easily my favorite part of the experience. It was narrated by Soneela Nankani, who did an exceptional job. At first, I was a little disappointed that this wasn’t a full-cast production because the story feels like the perfect setup for one, with so many characters and relationships to keep track of. In the end, though, I’m actually glad it was a solo narration because Nankani handled all of the characters so well. Her nuanced portrayals of the various male and female characters were impressive, and each voice remained distinct and consistent with the character throughout.
Her pacing at 1x was wonderful, but what really impressed me was how well her performance held up when I sped it up to 2x. I could still hear the inflections, character distinctions, and subtle changes in delivery without everything becoming distorted or losing its personality. That made this an especially easy audiobook to fly through while doing other things.
I’d recommend this more to newer thriller readers or anyone who enjoys a familiar, stereotypical thriller setup and doesn’t need every twist to be a complete surprise. For more seasoned thriller readers, especially those who have read their fair share of hurricane-based or locked-room mysteries, you may find yourself thinking you’ve been here before.
If you have the choice of formats, though, I definitely recommend the audiobook. Soneela Nankani’s performance elevated the experience for me and, honestly, is probably what kept me reading to the end.
September 26, 2026
Locked room thriller? Sign this girl up!! 🙋♀️ Thank you @otpr @amazonpublishing @kieranscottauthor for the gorgeous gifted copy! 🥰
You are invited to a getaway in the Hamptons. You have known Lincoln FOREVER. You know his parties are OTT. He’s a billionaire… YES a billionaire.. and he calls his estate The Villa. He is not pretentious at all. 🙄😂 Okay he is… anyways… it should be a fun time… Right?! 😬
A storm ⛈️ is quickly rolling in… a hurricane to be exact… and you are all stuck. You are freaking out a bit… but I have news for you… It’s not the storm you should be worried about. 😳 It’s the murder that is about to happen. 😳😳😳
Guys.. this kept me guessing until the very end. I am always a fan of a 🔐 room thriller! Secrets, lies, betrayals… 😉
You are invited to a getaway in the Hamptons. You have known Lincoln FOREVER. You know his parties are OTT. He’s a billionaire… YES a billionaire.. and he calls his estate The Villa. He is not pretentious at all. 🙄😂 Okay he is… anyways… it should be a fun time… Right?! 😬
A storm ⛈️ is quickly rolling in… a hurricane to be exact… and you are all stuck. You are freaking out a bit… but I have news for you… It’s not the storm you should be worried about. 😳 It’s the murder that is about to happen. 😳😳😳
Guys.. this kept me guessing until the very end. I am always a fan of a 🔐 room thriller! Secrets, lies, betrayals… 😉
July 11, 2026
✨Book Review- The Getaway✨
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Kieran Scott has been one of my auto-buy authors longer than any other author. I love her writing style and how even though there is murder and mystery and suspense, they somehow remain light and quick reads. This is definitely an adult book, but it reads quickly and easily, like YA. And her books always tie the mystery up with a neat little bow and have more twists and turns than a tree. I NEVER know how it’s going to end or who the murderer is! This book was no exception! I DID NOT see that ending coming!
Another of my favorite things about Kieran’s adult novels is they center around people my age. She has truly mastered creating books that age with her readers. I was reading her books back in grade school and high school and I love that as I get older, I can still enjoy her books and relate with her characters (ok I will never be a billionaire with a house in the Hamptons, but you get what I mean).
I would LOVE a mini series where each book follows the Billings girls and shows where they are now (IYKYK). But I’ll read whatever KS writes!
#thegetaway #arc #kieranscott #mysterybook #lockedroommystery
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Kieran Scott has been one of my auto-buy authors longer than any other author. I love her writing style and how even though there is murder and mystery and suspense, they somehow remain light and quick reads. This is definitely an adult book, but it reads quickly and easily, like YA. And her books always tie the mystery up with a neat little bow and have more twists and turns than a tree. I NEVER know how it’s going to end or who the murderer is! This book was no exception! I DID NOT see that ending coming!
Another of my favorite things about Kieran’s adult novels is they center around people my age. She has truly mastered creating books that age with her readers. I was reading her books back in grade school and high school and I love that as I get older, I can still enjoy her books and relate with her characters (ok I will never be a billionaire with a house in the Hamptons, but you get what I mean).
I would LOVE a mini series where each book follows the Billings girls and shows where they are now (IYKYK). But I’ll read whatever KS writes!
#thegetaway #arc #kieranscott #mysterybook #lockedroommystery
August 25, 2026
The Getaway was a very “I’m having lots of fun but I also have several questions” experience for me.
I really enjoyed the premise. Gave me lots of slasher vibes that made my slasher-loving brain happy. The mystery kept me interested too.
I also have to defend one thing from this book because I saw people complain about it in their reviews: the matching couple names. Suzy and Sean, Juliet and Josh, etc. I thought it was smart. There were a lot of characters and couples so having them share an initial made it much easier to remember who was in a relationship with who. I even liked that Hazel’s name doesn’t follow the pattern. Lincoln and Hazel. Like, whether that was intentional or not, it gave me the impression that she was an outsider who didn’t belong into this little ecosystem.
The main problem for me was that the more I thought about what was happening, the more holes I found. Some of the medical stuff didn’t add up, the killers motivations didn’t make much sense and there were a lot of situations where I just couldn’t understand how certain things were physically possible.
Still, I was entertained. This book has a very messy slasher quality where people keep making increasingly questionable choices and I just sat there waiting to see who gets killed off next. So, was everything believable? Absolutely not. Did I keep reading anyway? Unfortunately for my standards, yes.
A thank you to the author, the publisher and NetGalley for providing me a copy of the book in exchange for an unbiased and honest review.
I really enjoyed the premise. Gave me lots of slasher vibes that made my slasher-loving brain happy. The mystery kept me interested too.
I also have to defend one thing from this book because I saw people complain about it in their reviews: the matching couple names. Suzy and Sean, Juliet and Josh, etc. I thought it was smart. There were a lot of characters and couples so having them share an initial made it much easier to remember who was in a relationship with who. I even liked that Hazel’s name doesn’t follow the pattern. Lincoln and Hazel. Like, whether that was intentional or not, it gave me the impression that she was an outsider who didn’t belong into this little ecosystem.
The main problem for me was that the more I thought about what was happening, the more holes I found. Some of the medical stuff didn’t add up, the killers motivations didn’t make much sense and there were a lot of situations where I just couldn’t understand how certain things were physically possible.
Still, I was entertained. This book has a very messy slasher quality where people keep making increasingly questionable choices and I just sat there waiting to see who gets killed off next. So, was everything believable? Absolutely not. Did I keep reading anyway? Unfortunately for my standards, yes.
A thank you to the author, the publisher and NetGalley for providing me a copy of the book in exchange for an unbiased and honest review.
Review of advance copy
I don't usually write reviews, but this book really begged for it.
The plot - not terrible? I mean, I didn't HATE it. But it feels very much like a first draft and needs copyediting (example: the thing you use to plug in an electronic device to make it go is most definitely not a "chord," which was repeated twice in one paragraph.)
There are four main couples. Each of these couples have first names that start with the same letter. (Except one has a new wife, and HER first name starts with a DIFFERENT letter, which I assume must confuse these couples a great deal. "That's allowed?" they might think. "I wasn't aware that was an option!") Why is this? It is never acknowledged. Is it to make it easier for us to remember whose spouse each character is? I'm pretty savvy, I think I could have figured it out without this weird system.
Why does one character spend the whole book very blatantly showing stereotypical signs of pregnancy (dizzy! Random vomiting! Smells nauseate her! So, so tired!) and then it's never mentioned again? Why bother putting those "hints" in the book if they mean nothing?
I guess, thank you, Amazon First Reads, for the free book? And I'm sorry, author, if you're reading this and it hurts your feelings? But mostly this was a "what is even happening and why were these choices made" read for me, and I admit I absolutely skimmed the last third of this just to find out the whodunit because I wanted it to be over.
The plot - not terrible? I mean, I didn't HATE it. But it feels very much like a first draft and needs copyediting (example: the thing you use to plug in an electronic device to make it go is most definitely not a "chord," which was repeated twice in one paragraph.)
There are four main couples. Each of these couples have first names that start with the same letter. (Except one has a new wife, and HER first name starts with a DIFFERENT letter, which I assume must confuse these couples a great deal. "That's allowed?" they might think. "I wasn't aware that was an option!") Why is this? It is never acknowledged. Is it to make it easier for us to remember whose spouse each character is? I'm pretty savvy, I think I could have figured it out without this weird system.
Why does one character spend the whole book very blatantly showing stereotypical signs of pregnancy (dizzy! Random vomiting! Smells nauseate her! So, so tired!) and then it's never mentioned again? Why bother putting those "hints" in the book if they mean nothing?
I guess, thank you, Amazon First Reads, for the free book? And I'm sorry, author, if you're reading this and it hurts your feelings? But mostly this was a "what is even happening and why were these choices made" read for me, and I admit I absolutely skimmed the last third of this just to find out the whodunit because I wanted it to be over.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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August 27, 2026The Getaway was a solid closed circle "And Then There Were None" style mystery set in the Hamptons. A group of friends gather for the weekend as a storm bears down.
The cast is large (four couples, an ex, and several members staff) and I actually loved that the author named the couples in a way I could remember (Marley and Marshall, Juliet and Josh, Gemma and Grant, etc.) Thanks to those of us who struggle with all the names.
This reminded me a little of The Four Seasons with murder as three of the couples always vacationed together, but then Lincoln and Lily split and Lincoln remarried .... Hazel. Clearly this will not do!! There's also a dog named Wintour (after Anna, I presume. This IS the Hamptons after all...)
One person dies, and then another. The author did a great job of throwing suspicion on everyone, though I felt there was a point of the book where things started going around in circles.
But overall I enjoyed The Getaway. It was a fun read that kept me guessing until the end!
Thanks to the publisher for providing an advance copy for review!
The cast is large (four couples, an ex, and several members staff) and I actually loved that the author named the couples in a way I could remember (Marley and Marshall, Juliet and Josh, Gemma and Grant, etc.) Thanks to those of us who struggle with all the names.
This reminded me a little of The Four Seasons with murder as three of the couples always vacationed together, but then Lincoln and Lily split and Lincoln remarried .... Hazel. Clearly this will not do!! There's also a dog named Wintour (after Anna, I presume. This IS the Hamptons after all...)
One person dies, and then another. The author did a great job of throwing suspicion on everyone, though I felt there was a point of the book where things started going around in circles.
But overall I enjoyed The Getaway. It was a fun read that kept me guessing until the end!
Thanks to the publisher for providing an advance copy for review!
September 2, 2026
Three couples head for The Villa which is owned by their rich friend Lincoln Foster. A storm is brewing in more ways than one. The couple’s get cards left in their room revealing deep dark secrets about them and their host. They begin being bumped off one by one as they fight for their lives.
This was an exciting story full of dysfunctional characters and twists I didn’t see coming. I stayed up late into the night quickly flipping the pages.
I’d like to thank NetGalley and Thomas Mercer for the opportunity to read this ARC that will be released September 2026!
This was an exciting story full of dysfunctional characters and twists I didn’t see coming. I stayed up late into the night quickly flipping the pages.
I’d like to thank NetGalley and Thomas Mercer for the opportunity to read this ARC that will be released September 2026!
September 4, 2026
The Getaway ⛈️Review ✨ thank you @amazonpublishing Brilliance Audio @netgalley for the free copy + audiobook.
3.5 ⭐️ rounded ⬆️
The Getaway
by Kieran Scott
with Soneela Nankani (Narrator)
In a taut locked-room mystery from New York Timesbestselling author Kieran Scott, a group of longtime friends confronts their darkest secrets—and deadliest impulses—on the brink of a hurricane.
My thoughts 💭 :
This was a fast and fun book. I love a good locked room mystery and even more so when there’s a storm coming! With multiple POVs, the audiobook made it easy to keep track of the characters. The narrator was extremely helpful keeping characters distinct and easy to follow. This is the kind of popcorn thriller you’ll binge without even realizing! The characters and relationships were messy and untrustworthy so the dramatics were satisfying for me… oh and highly entertaining!
What to expect 👇🏽
🌪️ Twisty
⛈️ Stormed in
🤫Secrets
🔢 Multiple POVs
🎧 Fast + easy audiobook
Happy reading 📖 ⛈️
3.5 ⭐️ rounded ⬆️
The Getaway
by Kieran Scott
with Soneela Nankani (Narrator)
In a taut locked-room mystery from New York Timesbestselling author Kieran Scott, a group of longtime friends confronts their darkest secrets—and deadliest impulses—on the brink of a hurricane.
My thoughts 💭 :
This was a fast and fun book. I love a good locked room mystery and even more so when there’s a storm coming! With multiple POVs, the audiobook made it easy to keep track of the characters. The narrator was extremely helpful keeping characters distinct and easy to follow. This is the kind of popcorn thriller you’ll binge without even realizing! The characters and relationships were messy and untrustworthy so the dramatics were satisfying for me… oh and highly entertaining!
What to expect 👇🏽
🌪️ Twisty
⛈️ Stormed in
🤫Secrets
🔢 Multiple POVs
🎧 Fast + easy audiobook
Happy reading 📖 ⛈️
October 14, 2026
Decent read
This is the typical, overused storyline.... vacationing couples and friends, a hurricane, partying and pools, relationship stress and girl drama, and then people start dying and everyone's a suspect. It was a decent story and was well written, just an overdone plot.
The characters were well developed and interesting. The alliteration of married couple's names, I would guess could seem too cutesy and annoying to some readers, but it really helped me to keep couples straight--especially when listening.
This is the typical, overused storyline.... vacationing couples and friends, a hurricane, partying and pools, relationship stress and girl drama, and then people start dying and everyone's a suspect. It was a decent story and was well written, just an overdone plot.
The characters were well developed and interesting. The alliteration of married couple's names, I would guess could seem too cutesy and annoying to some readers, but it really helped me to keep couples straight--especially when listening.
September 9, 2026
If you enjoy locked-room mysteries, messy friendships, wealthy people with dark secrets, and everyone being just a little suspicious then I’d recommend this book! I had a lot of fun reading it especially because these characters are trapped with each other AND their secrets as a hurricane bears down on them. I also felt like it sort of gave off And Then There Were None vibes as each of these “friends” slowly start to turn on each other making the situation even more dire! All around it’s a fun and twisty thriller and I enjoyed reading it.
𝗠𝗬 𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
𝗠𝗬 𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
September 18, 2026
Book Title: The Getaway
Author: Kieran Scott
Publishers: Thomas & Mercer + Brilliance Audio
Pub Date: September 1, 2026
Dates Listened: September 16, 2026 – September 18, 2026
🗣️ 𝚀𝚞𝚒𝚌𝚔(𝚒𝚜𝚑) 𝚃𝚊𝚔𝚎: I hope you like drama because buckle up, buttercup, The Getaway by Kieran Scott has a whooooole bunch of it! I have had this author on my TBR for quite some time, and I’ve definitely been missing out. This was one of those books that starts on the tamer side and then ramps up as you go. The next thing you know, it is absolutely wild and nonstop action. I loved the multiple viewpoints, though it took me a while to figure out who everyone was. You really have to pay attention (or take notes); otherwise, it’s easy to miss something. I thought I had gotten at least one of the twists, but I was completely wrong, and the whodunnit shook me. Lots of layers to unwrap and secrets to uncover, and I highly recommend it if you want a quick thriller and love when they get cray cray.
🎧 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘰𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬: I would normally prefer a full cast for so many viewpoints, but Soneela Nankani did such an impressive job on her own that I didn’t even miss having more. She changed her voice so well that it actually felt like I was listening to a full cast, and I absolutely adored her narration. It may be easier to keep the characters straight if you do this as an eyeball read, but I would still listen if given the option. The audiobook is just that good. 💯
𝙱𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚁𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
𝙰𝚞𝚍𝚒𝚘𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚁𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
𝙼𝚢 𝚂𝚙𝚒𝚌𝚎 𝚁𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐: 🚫
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Author: Kieran Scott
Publishers: Thomas & Mercer + Brilliance Audio
Pub Date: September 1, 2026
Dates Listened: September 16, 2026 – September 18, 2026
🗣️ 𝚀𝚞𝚒𝚌𝚔(𝚒𝚜𝚑) 𝚃𝚊𝚔𝚎: I hope you like drama because buckle up, buttercup, The Getaway by Kieran Scott has a whooooole bunch of it! I have had this author on my TBR for quite some time, and I’ve definitely been missing out. This was one of those books that starts on the tamer side and then ramps up as you go. The next thing you know, it is absolutely wild and nonstop action. I loved the multiple viewpoints, though it took me a while to figure out who everyone was. You really have to pay attention (or take notes); otherwise, it’s easy to miss something. I thought I had gotten at least one of the twists, but I was completely wrong, and the whodunnit shook me. Lots of layers to unwrap and secrets to uncover, and I highly recommend it if you want a quick thriller and love when they get cray cray.
🎧 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘰𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬: I would normally prefer a full cast for so many viewpoints, but Soneela Nankani did such an impressive job on her own that I didn’t even miss having more. She changed her voice so well that it actually felt like I was listening to a full cast, and I absolutely adored her narration. It may be easier to keep the characters straight if you do this as an eyeball read, but I would still listen if given the option. The audiobook is just that good. 💯
𝙱𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚁𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
𝙰𝚞𝚍𝚒𝚘𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚁𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
𝙼𝚢 𝚂𝚙𝚒𝚌𝚎 𝚁𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐: 🚫
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
August 21, 2026
⭐⭐
The Getaway had such an intriguing premise, and I really wanted to love this one. A locked-room-style thriller centered around a group of couples at an isolated getaway sounded right up my alley, and the beginning definitely pulled me in. Unfortunately, as the story went on, it just didn’t quite come together for me.
The setup was probably my favorite part. There was an immediate sense that something wasn’t quite right, and I was curious to figure out what was actually happening and how all of these characters fit into the bigger picture. Around a third of the way through, though, I felt the pacing start to slow down, and I struggled to stay as invested as I had been initially. The longer chapters and third-person narration also made it a little harder for me to connect with the story, although those are definitely personal reading preferences.
I had mixed feelings about the characters as well. There were a few I enjoyed, but others were difficult for me to connect with or root for. I did think the matching initials between the couples—Marshall and Marley, Gemma and Grant, Juliet and Josh—were a cute little detail and actually helped me keep everyone straight with such a large cast.
Ultimately, the biggest issue for me was the final reveal. I love an unexpected or slightly over-the-top thriller twist when I can buy into the explanation behind it, but this one required a little too much suspension of disbelief for me personally. There were also a few elements introduced throughout the story that I expected to become important later but never seemed to fully pay off, which left me with some unanswered questions.
I can absolutely see this working better for readers who enjoy slower-burn, character-heavy locked-room mysteries and don’t mind a more far-fetched reveal. For me, though, it was one of those books where I loved the concept more than the execution. There was a lot of potential here, but unfortunately it never quite delivered the payoff I was hoping for.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
The Getaway had such an intriguing premise, and I really wanted to love this one. A locked-room-style thriller centered around a group of couples at an isolated getaway sounded right up my alley, and the beginning definitely pulled me in. Unfortunately, as the story went on, it just didn’t quite come together for me.
The setup was probably my favorite part. There was an immediate sense that something wasn’t quite right, and I was curious to figure out what was actually happening and how all of these characters fit into the bigger picture. Around a third of the way through, though, I felt the pacing start to slow down, and I struggled to stay as invested as I had been initially. The longer chapters and third-person narration also made it a little harder for me to connect with the story, although those are definitely personal reading preferences.
I had mixed feelings about the characters as well. There were a few I enjoyed, but others were difficult for me to connect with or root for. I did think the matching initials between the couples—Marshall and Marley, Gemma and Grant, Juliet and Josh—were a cute little detail and actually helped me keep everyone straight with such a large cast.
Ultimately, the biggest issue for me was the final reveal. I love an unexpected or slightly over-the-top thriller twist when I can buy into the explanation behind it, but this one required a little too much suspension of disbelief for me personally. There were also a few elements introduced throughout the story that I expected to become important later but never seemed to fully pay off, which left me with some unanswered questions.
I can absolutely see this working better for readers who enjoy slower-burn, character-heavy locked-room mysteries and don’t mind a more far-fetched reveal. For me, though, it was one of those books where I loved the concept more than the execution. There was a lot of potential here, but unfortunately it never quite delivered the payoff I was hoping for.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
October 26, 2026
So, I downloaded this months ago for my Amazon First Reads choice. These are often up and down for me.
This landed somewhere in the middle.
Things I liked:
1. I enjoy a good isolated locked-room sort of setup. It lures me in EVERY time.
2. The first ... third of the book was the best part in my opinion. When Scott's setting the stage there's a real foreboding sense of "something's not right here".
3. I think Scott has mastered the art of the red herring. There are a LOT of them in this story - some worked, some didn't, but regardless, I do think the misdirections kept the plot rolling forward - even after the pace slowed down in the center of the book.
4. TO A POINT, I enjoyed these unlikeable characters. They were better in the beginning when we were just reading about rich people and their melodrama (this is hit or miss for me, some books make it work, others make me want to scream. This one worked.)
Things I didn't:
1. All the couples had matching names. Why? Was the author afraid we wouldn't remember who went together?
1.5. In hindsight, I think it's maybe because the characters really didn't have distinct personalities. So without the literal visual cue that oh, right, the J names are a couple, you probably wouldn't remember.
2. There are some inaccuracies that bugged me (ibuprofen after a head injury - which could be chalked up to characters just not knowing this rule - but it's still misinformation that could be harmful if someone remembers it at the wrong time, grammar mistakes that an editor should have caught)
3. I don't believe any of these "best friends" are actually best friends. How do you not know your BEST FRIEND is friends with someone else?????
4. The intriguing setup is spoiled with rushed or unbelievable payoff. The more of the dramatics that got revealed, the less I was able to suspend my disbelief. At the end, it felt like these characters - who were supposed to be super close friends - felt like complete strangers. And not in the "I didn't know you had this dark side to you" sort of way. We had couples get split up that felt less like a fractured relationship and more like the author just didn't know what else to do. We have whole babies being orphaned and the reasoning behind why characters do what they do is just... so far fetched it threw me out of the narrative.
5. It takes entirely too long for the cops to arrive.
-
All in all, it's was an engaging story - but there's nothing really new here. Rich people getting together, being locked down in a house because of a hurricane (it's always a hurricane, for some reason - why are we traveling to places where we KNOW a hurricane is headed?! These things don't pop up out of the ground! You KNOW, sometimes weeks in advance, where these assholes are going!), and while they're there, secrets begin to matriculate out into the open blowing up long-standing pseudo-psychotic friendships/relationships.
If you haven't read this setup a bajillion times, this may appeal more to you. And even though I DID enjoy this somewhat unoriginal setup, the reasoning and logic behind the characters' choices flew out the window and kind of killed this one by the end for me.
This landed somewhere in the middle.
Things I liked:
1. I enjoy a good isolated locked-room sort of setup. It lures me in EVERY time.
2. The first ... third of the book was the best part in my opinion. When Scott's setting the stage there's a real foreboding sense of "something's not right here".
3. I think Scott has mastered the art of the red herring. There are a LOT of them in this story - some worked, some didn't, but regardless, I do think the misdirections kept the plot rolling forward - even after the pace slowed down in the center of the book.
4. TO A POINT, I enjoyed these unlikeable characters. They were better in the beginning when we were just reading about rich people and their melodrama (this is hit or miss for me, some books make it work, others make me want to scream. This one worked.)
Things I didn't:
1. All the couples had matching names. Why? Was the author afraid we wouldn't remember who went together?
1.5. In hindsight, I think it's maybe because the characters really didn't have distinct personalities. So without the literal visual cue that oh, right, the J names are a couple, you probably wouldn't remember.
2. There are some inaccuracies that bugged me (ibuprofen after a head injury - which could be chalked up to characters just not knowing this rule - but it's still misinformation that could be harmful if someone remembers it at the wrong time, grammar mistakes that an editor should have caught)
3. I don't believe any of these "best friends" are actually best friends. How do you not know your BEST FRIEND is friends with someone else?????
4. The intriguing setup is spoiled with rushed or unbelievable payoff. The more of the dramatics that got revealed, the less I was able to suspend my disbelief. At the end, it felt like these characters - who were supposed to be super close friends - felt like complete strangers. And not in the "I didn't know you had this dark side to you" sort of way. We had couples get split up that felt less like a fractured relationship and more like the author just didn't know what else to do. We have whole babies being orphaned and the reasoning behind why characters do what they do is just... so far fetched it threw me out of the narrative.
5. It takes entirely too long for the cops to arrive.
-
All in all, it's was an engaging story - but there's nothing really new here. Rich people getting together, being locked down in a house because of a hurricane (it's always a hurricane, for some reason - why are we traveling to places where we KNOW a hurricane is headed?! These things don't pop up out of the ground! You KNOW, sometimes weeks in advance, where these assholes are going!), and while they're there, secrets begin to matriculate out into the open blowing up long-standing pseudo-psychotic friendships/relationships.
If you haven't read this setup a bajillion times, this may appeal more to you. And even though I DID enjoy this somewhat unoriginal setup, the reasoning and logic behind the characters' choices flew out the window and kind of killed this one by the end for me.
September 15, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5
Holy hell. Twists, turns, deaths, hurricanes, secrets, murder or accident?! WOW. I did NOT expect that ending. That’s honestly all I can say. 😂
A bunch of very rich people get together every year to be rich in the Hamptons for a week: Marley and Marshall, Suzy and Sean, Juliette and Josh, and Lincoln and Lilly. Except this year, Lilly isn’t there. Lincoln has a new wife instead, and Gemma and Grant are also joining the group with their twin teenage daughters.
It’s an odd mix from the start, and there is A LOT of animosity toward Lincoln’s new wife.
Every year, Lilly leaves everyone a little blue envelope with a sweet, loving greeting for the week. But this year, Lilly isn’t there, so no one is expecting the envelopes. Imagine everyone’s surprise when they start showing up anyway.
Except this time, the envelopes aren’t sweet or loving.
They contain dark secrets about the people in the group, and suddenly everyone is wondering who sent them and how much everyone else knows.
And then… a hurricane hits.
People start turning up dead, and suddenly this fun, fancy week in the Hamptons has turned into something very different. How did everything go so wrong? Where did the envelopes come from? Was it murder or an accident? And who’s next?!
I really liked that the story was told from the perspectives of several of the women. The constant switching back and forth kept me guessing and made the mystery of what was actually happening even more exciting. Every time I thought I had something figured out, there was another question or twist.
The only thing keeping this from 5 stars for me was that there were a few moments when I desperately needed the book to move faster. 😂 The tension was high, I had a million questions, and then we’d occasionally veer into something that felt unrelated to me and made me want to scream, “GET BACK TO THE MURDER!”
But overall, this was a very fun, twisty read, and that ending definitely got me. 👀
Holy hell. Twists, turns, deaths, hurricanes, secrets, murder or accident?! WOW. I did NOT expect that ending. That’s honestly all I can say. 😂
A bunch of very rich people get together every year to be rich in the Hamptons for a week: Marley and Marshall, Suzy and Sean, Juliette and Josh, and Lincoln and Lilly. Except this year, Lilly isn’t there. Lincoln has a new wife instead, and Gemma and Grant are also joining the group with their twin teenage daughters.
It’s an odd mix from the start, and there is A LOT of animosity toward Lincoln’s new wife.
Every year, Lilly leaves everyone a little blue envelope with a sweet, loving greeting for the week. But this year, Lilly isn’t there, so no one is expecting the envelopes. Imagine everyone’s surprise when they start showing up anyway.
Except this time, the envelopes aren’t sweet or loving.
They contain dark secrets about the people in the group, and suddenly everyone is wondering who sent them and how much everyone else knows.
And then… a hurricane hits.
People start turning up dead, and suddenly this fun, fancy week in the Hamptons has turned into something very different. How did everything go so wrong? Where did the envelopes come from? Was it murder or an accident? And who’s next?!
I really liked that the story was told from the perspectives of several of the women. The constant switching back and forth kept me guessing and made the mystery of what was actually happening even more exciting. Every time I thought I had something figured out, there was another question or twist.
The only thing keeping this from 5 stars for me was that there were a few moments when I desperately needed the book to move faster. 😂 The tension was high, I had a million questions, and then we’d occasionally veer into something that felt unrelated to me and made me want to scream, “GET BACK TO THE MURDER!”
But overall, this was a very fun, twisty read, and that ending definitely got me. 👀
September 16, 2026
Title: The Getaway
Author: Kieran Scott
Genre: Psychological Thriller / Locked-Room Mystery
Rating: 4.5/5 ⭐
The Getaway is a dark, atmospheric locked-room thriller that turns a luxurious vacation into a high-stakes nightmare. Set against a stormy Hamptons backdrop, Kieran Scott crafts a deliciously tense pressure cooker filled with wealthy, deeply flawed characters, devastating secrets, and non-stop suspense.
The Premise
Four couples gather at billionaire Lincoln Foster’s lavish Hamptons estate, The Villa, for their annual getaway. The weekend takes a sinister turn when mysterious blue cards begin appearing in each bedroom, exposing their host’s betrayals and the guests’ darkest deeds. As a category-five hurricane rolls in and cuts off all escape, paranoia turns deadly, forcing the group to face their lies before the body count rises.
What Stands Out
Claustrophobic Setting: The combination of an isolated beachfront mansion and a raging storm creates an unbeatable, atmospheric sense of dread.
Tangled Character Web: The dynamic between the couples—Marley & Marshall, Suzy & Sean, Juliet & Josh, and Lincoln & Hazel—is packed with envy, resentment, and hidden motives.
Relentless Pacing: The blue card reveals act as constant plot accelerants, dropping bombshells just when you think you have the mystery figured out.
The Vibe
Perfect for fans of The Guest List meets Knives Out. If you love toxic friend groups, rich-people drama, and locked-room mysteries where no one is safe, add this to your TBR immediately.
Author: Kieran Scott
Genre: Psychological Thriller / Locked-Room Mystery
Rating: 4.5/5 ⭐
The Getaway is a dark, atmospheric locked-room thriller that turns a luxurious vacation into a high-stakes nightmare. Set against a stormy Hamptons backdrop, Kieran Scott crafts a deliciously tense pressure cooker filled with wealthy, deeply flawed characters, devastating secrets, and non-stop suspense.
The Premise
Four couples gather at billionaire Lincoln Foster’s lavish Hamptons estate, The Villa, for their annual getaway. The weekend takes a sinister turn when mysterious blue cards begin appearing in each bedroom, exposing their host’s betrayals and the guests’ darkest deeds. As a category-five hurricane rolls in and cuts off all escape, paranoia turns deadly, forcing the group to face their lies before the body count rises.
What Stands Out
Claustrophobic Setting: The combination of an isolated beachfront mansion and a raging storm creates an unbeatable, atmospheric sense of dread.
Tangled Character Web: The dynamic between the couples—Marley & Marshall, Suzy & Sean, Juliet & Josh, and Lincoln & Hazel—is packed with envy, resentment, and hidden motives.
Relentless Pacing: The blue card reveals act as constant plot accelerants, dropping bombshells just when you think you have the mystery figured out.
The Vibe
Perfect for fans of The Guest List meets Knives Out. If you love toxic friend groups, rich-people drama, and locked-room mysteries where no one is safe, add this to your TBR immediately.
September 3, 2026
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced copy of The Getaway. 💫
This is my first NetGalley read and honestly I really enjoyed this book. It was fast-paced, kept me hooked, it was cut to the chase kinda book.
At first, I was really baffled by the number of characters (the whole story is based around all of them) but the author helped her readers by giving couples the same initials which honestly was a very creative tactic. Once I got hang of the names, it turned into a fun read.
With all those characters and couple of tragedies, it shifted into a ‘whodunnit’ and I felt I was part of solving the puzzle. The ending was solid too, I never managed to guess who the culprit was as they were all seemed suspicious in their own way.
One thing though, it could have been a 4-star⭐️ read for me but the whole ‘NOTES’ element that causes the chaos kind of just vanished. Maybe I missed the point, but it felt like it needed more.
Overall, I really enjoyed this one. The pacing was perfect and really enjoyed the puzzle-solving.
This is my first NetGalley read and honestly I really enjoyed this book. It was fast-paced, kept me hooked, it was cut to the chase kinda book.
At first, I was really baffled by the number of characters (the whole story is based around all of them) but the author helped her readers by giving couples the same initials which honestly was a very creative tactic. Once I got hang of the names, it turned into a fun read.
With all those characters and couple of tragedies, it shifted into a ‘whodunnit’ and I felt I was part of solving the puzzle. The ending was solid too, I never managed to guess who the culprit was as they were all seemed suspicious in their own way.
One thing though, it could have been a 4-star⭐️ read for me but the whole ‘NOTES’ element that causes the chaos kind of just vanished. Maybe I missed the point, but it felt like it needed more.
Overall, I really enjoyed this one. The pacing was perfect and really enjoyed the puzzle-solving.
September 18, 2026
#ad much love for my finished copy @otrpr #partner
🆃🅷🅴 🅶🅴🆃🅰🆆🅰🆈
< @
ᴀᴠᴀɪʟᴀʙʟᴇ ɴᴏᴡ
It took me a few chapters to really get into this book, but once I was hooked, I was hooked. A group of “friends,” a locked-room atmosphere, a storm that’s coming in hot, and enough drama to fill an entire neighborhood. Also bodies dropping everywhere.
I loved the premise of this one but it’s really hard for me to rate it. I felt that a lot got thrown at us and not everything came with an answer. There were way more characters than just the three main couples - and keeping them straight was a struggle. But I did appreciate the author giving the couples matching first letters of their names. I think more authors should do this when you have so many characters, as it really helped me. But there were way too many characters for my likes.
Def one of those books that will make you think. Most of the characters were a little annoying, for how they moved. Rich people making the dumbest choices - but I was here for it. I can say I was entertained.
This was a fun and twisty read with slasher vibes on point! I loved how everyone was a suspect, they all had motive but I was still thrown off when the killer was revealed. So, while it wasn’t perfect, it was still a solid read.
Will def read this author again.
𝕄𝕖𝕞𝕠𝕣𝕒𝕓𝕝𝕖:
MSM is lying to you 🤣👏🏼
🆃🅷🅴 🅶🅴🆃🅰🆆🅰🆈
< @
ᴀᴠᴀɪʟᴀʙʟᴇ ɴᴏᴡ
It took me a few chapters to really get into this book, but once I was hooked, I was hooked. A group of “friends,” a locked-room atmosphere, a storm that’s coming in hot, and enough drama to fill an entire neighborhood. Also bodies dropping everywhere.
I loved the premise of this one but it’s really hard for me to rate it. I felt that a lot got thrown at us and not everything came with an answer. There were way more characters than just the three main couples - and keeping them straight was a struggle. But I did appreciate the author giving the couples matching first letters of their names. I think more authors should do this when you have so many characters, as it really helped me. But there were way too many characters for my likes.
Def one of those books that will make you think. Most of the characters were a little annoying, for how they moved. Rich people making the dumbest choices - but I was here for it. I can say I was entertained.
This was a fun and twisty read with slasher vibes on point! I loved how everyone was a suspect, they all had motive but I was still thrown off when the killer was revealed. So, while it wasn’t perfect, it was still a solid read.
Will def read this author again.
𝕄𝕖𝕞𝕠𝕣𝕒𝕓𝕝𝕖:
MSM is lying to you 🤣👏🏼
August 25, 2026
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of this book!
I absolutely devoured this book! It had everything I wanted from a summer read thriller—drama, mystery (I really had no clue what was coming each time I turned the page), suspense, and you really bond with the characters enough to actually care what happens to them. It was also a quick read, so the perfect book to bring with you on vacation and devour while you’re away!
I absolutely devoured this book! It had everything I wanted from a summer read thriller—drama, mystery (I really had no clue what was coming each time I turned the page), suspense, and you really bond with the characters enough to actually care what happens to them. It was also a quick read, so the perfect book to bring with you on vacation and devour while you’re away!
September 6, 2026
Who needs enemies when you have friends like this!
Solid whodunit.
There were a lot of people and I had mixed feelings about the names: Gemma, Grant, Suzy, Sean, Marshall, Marley etc. but also it was easy to keep track of who was with who…so it did kind of work.
There were some things that never got explained, but overall not bad.
Solid whodunit.
There were a lot of people and I had mixed feelings about the names: Gemma, Grant, Suzy, Sean, Marshall, Marley etc. but also it was easy to keep track of who was with who…so it did kind of work.
There were some things that never got explained, but overall not bad.
September 17, 2026
3.5 Stars
This was fast paced, engrossing and fun.
This is a locked room mystery set at a remote location during a storm. The reveals were mostly surprising.
I’d definitely read another book by this author.
This was fast paced, engrossing and fun.
This is a locked room mystery set at a remote location during a storm. The reveals were mostly surprising.
I’d definitely read another book by this author.
October 2, 2026
It was okay. Nothing special.
September 24, 2026
3.5⭐️
This was an intriguing locked room mystery full of secrets and rich people behaving badly!
It starts out a little slow, but then the pacing really picks up. It’s full of untrustworthy characters to keep you guessing who the killer is. The storm and the claustrophobic feel create a great atmosphere for the story. I also liked that it was multiple POV.
I did wish I would’ve been able to connect to the characters more. And I was a little underwhelmed with the ending, but just under 300 pages, it is a fairly quick and still enjoyable read!
This was an intriguing locked room mystery full of secrets and rich people behaving badly!
It starts out a little slow, but then the pacing really picks up. It’s full of untrustworthy characters to keep you guessing who the killer is. The storm and the claustrophobic feel create a great atmosphere for the story. I also liked that it was multiple POV.
I did wish I would’ve been able to connect to the characters more. And I was a little underwhelmed with the ending, but just under 300 pages, it is a fairly quick and still enjoyable read!
October 30, 2026
i'll admit i was intrigued at the beginning, i love a secret note saying things they thought no one knew moment, but wow did it drop off quick. this was such a slog to get through, even on audio! everyone is incredibly forgettable, and so much was boring and overdone. cover is sick tho!!
September 17, 2026
Mostly pretty predictable with unlikable characters. There was a couple things that I didn’t guess, though, and a few good moments of tension here and there.
October 4, 2026
The Getaway is a locked room whodunit set in the Hamptons during a wild hurricane.
Three sets of friends go on their annual week long getaway to their billionaire friend Lincoln’s Hampton estate. The problem… Lincoln’s wife who was in the group and who is still their best friend is no longer around as Lincoln divorced her and married someone else. The friends are still reeling from the change in the friend group when shenanigans ensue and random people start turning up unalived.
This book was ok. I’m finding out that I’m not a big fan of locked room mysteries. I do like them a little bit better if massive apocalyptic type weather is involved and survival is the key. But, alas… this was not one of those scenarios.
I liked none of the characters which I think is what was meant to happen. Everyone had secrets and all could have easily been responsible as they all had motive and opportunity.
There was an entire storyline about one of the woman who had been trying for a baby for years and during a major section of the book, she starts showing major symptoms of pregnancy, all during a large portion of the story. And then poof… That particular storyline just vanished. I’m still confused as to why she was so sick as it’s never explained.
If you love locked room mysteries with the rich and spoiled, then this may be more up your alley than mine.
*Thank you to Amazon Publishing and to OTRPR for the gifted copy.*
Three sets of friends go on their annual week long getaway to their billionaire friend Lincoln’s Hampton estate. The problem… Lincoln’s wife who was in the group and who is still their best friend is no longer around as Lincoln divorced her and married someone else. The friends are still reeling from the change in the friend group when shenanigans ensue and random people start turning up unalived.
This book was ok. I’m finding out that I’m not a big fan of locked room mysteries. I do like them a little bit better if massive apocalyptic type weather is involved and survival is the key. But, alas… this was not one of those scenarios.
I liked none of the characters which I think is what was meant to happen. Everyone had secrets and all could have easily been responsible as they all had motive and opportunity.
There was an entire storyline about one of the woman who had been trying for a baby for years and during a major section of the book, she starts showing major symptoms of pregnancy, all during a large portion of the story. And then poof… That particular storyline just vanished. I’m still confused as to why she was so sick as it’s never explained.
If you love locked room mysteries with the rich and spoiled, then this may be more up your alley than mine.
*Thank you to Amazon Publishing and to OTRPR for the gifted copy.*
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