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Dahlia Suite: A Novel
In a riveting new novel from the acclaimed author of The Astrology House, three women come together to investigate a string of haunting disappearances in a tropical paradise.
When Paige arrives at Sueños, the Caribbean’s most exclusive resort on Beck Island, she’s eager to use the time away from her young son to shake off the writer’s block that has stifled her new career as an author.
Hollywood starlet Lindsay Law is on a mission of her own at Sueñ spiraling from a recent Oscar loss, she’s determined to find out why the winner in her category gave thanks to Mara Morgan, the legendary actress who owned Beck Island before her tragic death.
While Paige and Lindsay are drawn together by creative inspiration, Gabby, the resort’s concierge, is torn apart by the loss of a coworker and the mysterious appearance of a man from her past. Gabby still has the power to grant her guests’ most over-the-top requests, but she’s helpless against her own grief and confusion.
As the sun-soaked days of bliss morph into sinister connections, Paige, Lindsay, and Gabby are united by a shocking twist, and must race to untangle the knot of Beck Island’s mysteries before another woman vanishes.
When Paige arrives at Sueños, the Caribbean’s most exclusive resort on Beck Island, she’s eager to use the time away from her young son to shake off the writer’s block that has stifled her new career as an author.
Hollywood starlet Lindsay Law is on a mission of her own at Sueñ spiraling from a recent Oscar loss, she’s determined to find out why the winner in her category gave thanks to Mara Morgan, the legendary actress who owned Beck Island before her tragic death.
While Paige and Lindsay are drawn together by creative inspiration, Gabby, the resort’s concierge, is torn apart by the loss of a coworker and the mysterious appearance of a man from her past. Gabby still has the power to grant her guests’ most over-the-top requests, but she’s helpless against her own grief and confusion.
As the sun-soaked days of bliss morph into sinister connections, Paige, Lindsay, and Gabby are united by a shocking twist, and must race to untangle the knot of Beck Island’s mysteries before another woman vanishes.
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Review of advance copy received from Publisher
An onion-like whodunnit that had definite White Lotus vibes at its core, The Dahlia Suite was a slow-burning murder mystery with a somewhat cozy feel and plenty of summer beach-reading vibes. Blending three strong female narrators, a mixed media format, and several interconnected plot lines into one hard-to-put-down novel, I was thrilled to find that it featured juicy celebrity drama, a twisty conspiracy, and oodles of dark, long-buried secrets beneath the surface of this secluded island resort. Oh, yes. The setting was one of the strongest pieces to this one-sitting read. Well, in addition to the characters. With three emotionally layered protagonists who become allies instead of rivals, I had a blast cheering them on as I raced through the pages. After all, this motley crew of amateur sleuths had plenty of puzzling mysteries to solve.
Sadly, there were a few things that missed the mark for me just a tad. Starting off rather slow, it took quite a while for all of the mysteries to come to light. I mean, it wasn’t until the last fifty or so pages that the narrators even began to work as one. Due in large part to that, the ending ultimately felt somewhat rushed. Don’t get me wrong, I had a blast eating up the Hollywood glamour as the guests “enjoyed” the luxury resort in spite of the supernatural vibe warning them that something sinister was going on. All in all, I did ultimately enjoy Jade’s sophomore novel. Perfect for fans of character-driven stories with ensemble female casts and atmospheric locales, I recommend grabbing this one as your next poolside read. With a missing woman, a bit of murder, and a mystical feel, it ended up being quite the original tale. Rating of 3.75 stars.
SYNOPSIS:
When Paige arrives at Sueños, the Caribbean’s most exclusive resort on Beck Island, she’s eager to use the time away from her young son to shake off the writer’s block that has stifled her new career as an author.
Hollywood starlet Lindsay Law is on a mission of her own at Sueños: spiraling from a recent Oscar loss, she’s determined to find out why the winner in her category gave thanks to Mara Morgan, the legendary actress who owned Beck Island before her tragic death.
While Paige and Lindsay are drawn together by creative inspiration, Gabby, the resort’s concierge, is torn apart by the loss of a coworker and the mysterious appearance of a man from her past. Gabby still has the power to grant her guests’ most over-the-top requests, but she’s helpless against her own grief and confusion.
As the sun-soaked days of bliss morph into sinister connections, Paige, Lindsay, and Gabby are united by a shocking twist, and must race to untangle the knot of Beck Island’s mysteries before another woman vanishes.
Thank you Carinn Jade and Atria Books for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
PUB DATE: July 21, 2026
Content warning: infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy, missing person, kidnapping, confinement, mention of: murder, domestic violence, abortion, rape, fire
Sadly, there were a few things that missed the mark for me just a tad. Starting off rather slow, it took quite a while for all of the mysteries to come to light. I mean, it wasn’t until the last fifty or so pages that the narrators even began to work as one. Due in large part to that, the ending ultimately felt somewhat rushed. Don’t get me wrong, I had a blast eating up the Hollywood glamour as the guests “enjoyed” the luxury resort in spite of the supernatural vibe warning them that something sinister was going on. All in all, I did ultimately enjoy Jade’s sophomore novel. Perfect for fans of character-driven stories with ensemble female casts and atmospheric locales, I recommend grabbing this one as your next poolside read. With a missing woman, a bit of murder, and a mystical feel, it ended up being quite the original tale. Rating of 3.75 stars.
SYNOPSIS:
When Paige arrives at Sueños, the Caribbean’s most exclusive resort on Beck Island, she’s eager to use the time away from her young son to shake off the writer’s block that has stifled her new career as an author.
Hollywood starlet Lindsay Law is on a mission of her own at Sueños: spiraling from a recent Oscar loss, she’s determined to find out why the winner in her category gave thanks to Mara Morgan, the legendary actress who owned Beck Island before her tragic death.
While Paige and Lindsay are drawn together by creative inspiration, Gabby, the resort’s concierge, is torn apart by the loss of a coworker and the mysterious appearance of a man from her past. Gabby still has the power to grant her guests’ most over-the-top requests, but she’s helpless against her own grief and confusion.
As the sun-soaked days of bliss morph into sinister connections, Paige, Lindsay, and Gabby are united by a shocking twist, and must race to untangle the knot of Beck Island’s mysteries before another woman vanishes.
Thank you Carinn Jade and Atria Books for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
PUB DATE: July 21, 2026
Content warning: infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy, missing person, kidnapping, confinement, mention of: murder, domestic violence, abortion, rape, fire
July 23, 2026
Thanks to Atria Books for gifted access via Netgalley. All opinions below are own.
Beck Island is an exclusive resort where the rich and famous go to relax in anonymity. Following a loss at the Oscars, Lindsay goes there to hide and reassess her career. Paige's husband works for the corporation that owns the island, she joins him on a trip as she is struggling with her IVF journey. Gabby works on the island and is struggling with the recent disappearance of a coworker. These three women come together as another woman goes missing to try to figure out what happened and how to recharge Lindsay's career.
I liked this story a lot. I was slightly more invested in the missing women story than the let's write a movie script story but they dovetail nicely in the end. Where it went was not at all predictable, the culprit was unpredictable and yet in retrospect, the clues were there. The vibes were also perfect for summer.
Beck Island is an exclusive resort where the rich and famous go to relax in anonymity. Following a loss at the Oscars, Lindsay goes there to hide and reassess her career. Paige's husband works for the corporation that owns the island, she joins him on a trip as she is struggling with her IVF journey. Gabby works on the island and is struggling with the recent disappearance of a coworker. These three women come together as another woman goes missing to try to figure out what happened and how to recharge Lindsay's career.
I liked this story a lot. I was slightly more invested in the missing women story than the let's write a movie script story but they dovetail nicely in the end. Where it went was not at all predictable, the culprit was unpredictable and yet in retrospect, the clues were there. The vibes were also perfect for summer.
July 25, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ 3.5/5 (rounded down)
I read Carinn Jade’s last book and really enjoyed it, so I had to pick up “The Dahlia Suite.” Add in that gorgeous cover and an exclusive Caribbean resort with secrets? I was sold.
Thanks to the author and Atria Books for the gifted ARC. All opinions are my own and shared voluntarily.
“The Dahlia Suite” takes place at Sueños, a luxury resort on Beck Island where the guests are wealthy, the wishes are extravagant, and the vibes are immediately suspicious. The story follows three women: Paige, an author, Lindsay, an actress, and Gabby, the resort’s concierge. As missing women, a murder, and the mysterious legacy of former island owner and legendary actress Mara Morgan begin to collide, the three women find themselves pulled into something much darker than a glamorous getaway.
On paper, this had so many things I usually love: wealthy people behaving badly, a stunning resort setting, buried secrets, and some shocking surprises. And there were definitely moments that kept me turning the pages. The premise was intriguing, and I liked the idea of these three very different women being drawn together by the island’s mysteries.
But compared to the author’s previous book, this one didn’t land for me. A lot was going on, especially with each woman’s personal storyline, and after a while it felt too chaotic. I can usually suspend disbelief pretty far, especially when the drama is fun, juicy, and slightly unhinged. I support nonsense when it’s entertaining nonsense! But here, some of the twists around Mara’s story felt so outrageous that they pulled me out instead of pulling me deeper in.
I also read this close to “The Concierge,” and there were similarities: ultra-rich guests, a luxurious resort, and a concierge figure who can make over-the-top wishes happen. That probably made this one feel a bit less fresh for me, even though “The Dahlia Suite” has its own cast, secrets, and island mythology.
Overall, this was a fast, dramatic, beachy thriller with a strong setup and plenty of intrigue, but it asked me to believe a little more than I could. I still enjoyed parts of it, and I’ll keep reading Carinn Jade, but this one was more of a “fun enough, but not my favorite” read for me.
I read Carinn Jade’s last book and really enjoyed it, so I had to pick up “The Dahlia Suite.” Add in that gorgeous cover and an exclusive Caribbean resort with secrets? I was sold.
Thanks to the author and Atria Books for the gifted ARC. All opinions are my own and shared voluntarily.
“The Dahlia Suite” takes place at Sueños, a luxury resort on Beck Island where the guests are wealthy, the wishes are extravagant, and the vibes are immediately suspicious. The story follows three women: Paige, an author, Lindsay, an actress, and Gabby, the resort’s concierge. As missing women, a murder, and the mysterious legacy of former island owner and legendary actress Mara Morgan begin to collide, the three women find themselves pulled into something much darker than a glamorous getaway.
On paper, this had so many things I usually love: wealthy people behaving badly, a stunning resort setting, buried secrets, and some shocking surprises. And there were definitely moments that kept me turning the pages. The premise was intriguing, and I liked the idea of these three very different women being drawn together by the island’s mysteries.
But compared to the author’s previous book, this one didn’t land for me. A lot was going on, especially with each woman’s personal storyline, and after a while it felt too chaotic. I can usually suspend disbelief pretty far, especially when the drama is fun, juicy, and slightly unhinged. I support nonsense when it’s entertaining nonsense! But here, some of the twists around Mara’s story felt so outrageous that they pulled me out instead of pulling me deeper in.
I also read this close to “The Concierge,” and there were similarities: ultra-rich guests, a luxurious resort, and a concierge figure who can make over-the-top wishes happen. That probably made this one feel a bit less fresh for me, even though “The Dahlia Suite” has its own cast, secrets, and island mythology.
Overall, this was a fast, dramatic, beachy thriller with a strong setup and plenty of intrigue, but it asked me to believe a little more than I could. I still enjoyed parts of it, and I’ll keep reading Carinn Jade, but this one was more of a “fun enough, but not my favorite” read for me.
Want to Read
January 7, 2026Similar vibes to White Lotus!
More mystery & Thrillers
Many thanks to NetGalley, Atria Books and the author, Carinn Jade for the early eARC.
Publication date: July 21, 2026
More mystery & Thrillers
Many thanks to NetGalley, Atria Books and the author, Carinn Jade for the early eARC.
Publication date: July 21, 2026
August 28, 2026
Paige arrives at the Caribbean's most exclusive resort Sueños hoping a little time away from motherhood will cure her writer's block. Instead she finds herself pulled into a mystery surrounding Beck Island's glamorous and tragic past. Hollywood star Lindsay Law has her own questions. After losing an Oscar, she becomes obsessed with discovering why the winner thanked Mara Morgan, the legendary actress who once owned the island before her mysterious death. Meanwhile resort concierge Gabby is struggling with the loss of a coworker while dealing with the unexpected return of someone from her past. As secrets begin surfacing beneath Sueños' picture perfect exterior, the three women become connected in ways they never could have imagined. And when another woman disappears, they'll have to unravel Beck Island's secrets before it's too late.
Give me a gorgeous Caribbean resort, Hollywood drama, buried secrets, suspicious connections and a woman who mysteriously disappears and I am SAT! I really enjoyed how the story followed Paige, Lindsay and Gabby, each dealing with their own struggles while slowly becoming tangled in the mysteries of Beck Island. The atmosphere was easily one of my favorite parts! Everything looks idyllic and luxurious on the surface, but underneath? Absolutely not! 🚩🚩 The mystery kept me guessing and every time that I thought I knew what was happening, another piece of the puzzle appeared. It had that perfect vacation thriller feeling where you could practically feel the sand beneath your feet while wondering who you could trust! Come for the tropical escape. Stay for the secrets!
Thank you to NetGalley, Carinn Jade, and Atria Books for both this eARC and physical copy!
Give me a gorgeous Caribbean resort, Hollywood drama, buried secrets, suspicious connections and a woman who mysteriously disappears and I am SAT! I really enjoyed how the story followed Paige, Lindsay and Gabby, each dealing with their own struggles while slowly becoming tangled in the mysteries of Beck Island. The atmosphere was easily one of my favorite parts! Everything looks idyllic and luxurious on the surface, but underneath? Absolutely not! 🚩🚩 The mystery kept me guessing and every time that I thought I knew what was happening, another piece of the puzzle appeared. It had that perfect vacation thriller feeling where you could practically feel the sand beneath your feet while wondering who you could trust! Come for the tropical escape. Stay for the secrets!
Thank you to NetGalley, Carinn Jade, and Atria Books for both this eARC and physical copy!
Did Not Finish
July 17, 2026Thank you NetGalley and publisher for the arc!📚
DNF @ p115
Final Thoughts
At first, this book was just a concept mismatch for me. But I hung in there for over a hundred pages and I felt the style was lacking consistently through the chapters. Poorly structured dialog, scene construction issues, and lack of transition made this into a dull read for me. Even though I didn't like it, it reminded me of many other thrillers I've read that I did like, such as The Breakup Retreat and The Storm. I think fans of these others will probably enjoy this one also.
Content warning: pregnancy, loss of pregnancy, blood, infertility, fertility treatments
DNF @ p115
Final Thoughts
At first, this book was just a concept mismatch for me. But I hung in there for over a hundred pages and I felt the style was lacking consistently through the chapters. Poorly structured dialog, scene construction issues, and lack of transition made this into a dull read for me. Even though I didn't like it, it reminded me of many other thrillers I've read that I did like, such as The Breakup Retreat and The Storm. I think fans of these others will probably enjoy this one also.
Content warning: pregnancy, loss of pregnancy, blood, infertility, fertility treatments
July 5, 2026
The Dahlia Suite by Carinn Jade is a captivating and atmospheric read that pulls you into the mystery of a secluded island resort. With multiple perspectives woven together, the story follows Paige and her husband Ethan as they vacation, Lindsay a Hollywood actress seeking refuge and Gabby, a hotel worker who helps everyone. As their paths intertwine, the secrets of the island slowly begin to unravel.
What stood out most to me was Paige’s character. Her personal struggles felt genuine and relatable, adding an emotional depth that grounded the suspenseful elements of the story. The author does a wonderful job balancing intrigue with character development, making it easy to stay invested in both the mystery and the people at the heart of it.
The setting itself is vivid and adds to the tension, creating an almost eerie sense that something isn’t quite right beneath the surface. While the pacing occasionally slows, the overall story remains engaging and well crafted.
A compelling and enjoyable read that keeps you guessing…I’d definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys murder mysteries with supernatural elements.
What stood out most to me was Paige’s character. Her personal struggles felt genuine and relatable, adding an emotional depth that grounded the suspenseful elements of the story. The author does a wonderful job balancing intrigue with character development, making it easy to stay invested in both the mystery and the people at the heart of it.
The setting itself is vivid and adds to the tension, creating an almost eerie sense that something isn’t quite right beneath the surface. While the pacing occasionally slows, the overall story remains engaging and well crafted.
A compelling and enjoyable read that keeps you guessing…I’d definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys murder mysteries with supernatural elements.
October 7, 2026
I really wanted to like this one, but unfortunately The Dahlia Suite just wasn't for me.
We're on Beck Island at Sueños, an incredibly luxurious Caribbean resort, following several different characters. Paige is a former lawyer turned writer who is struggling with both writer's block and the fact that she desperately wants another child but has suffered multiple miscarriages. Lindsay is a Hollywood actress whose career isn't exactly going according to plan after losing an Oscar, and she's become fascinated by Mara Morgan, the famous actress who once owned the island. Then there's Gabby, a concierge at the resort who is dealing with something considerably more sinister involving a former employee and women disappearing.
And this is where my biggest problem started.
For the majority of the book, I felt like I was reading two completely different novels that happened to take place at the same resort.
On one side, I had Paige and Lindsay dealing with motherhood, pregnancy, careers, writing, Hollywood and Mara's history, eventually deciding to work on a movie about her. On the other side, Gabby is dealing with disappearances, death and an actual mystery.
And I'm sitting there like...
So, when the stories are going to meet?
Because the blurb made me expect these three women to come together and investigate what was happening on the island, but that convergence comes very late. Until then, the different threads just didn't feel connected enough for me, and unfortunately I found myself much more interested in one side of the story than the other.
The book also moved incredibly slowly. There are murders, disappearances, secrets, a dead Hollywood actress with a mysterious history and an exclusive resort where something clearly isn't right. Those are all ingredients that should have had me glued to the page.
Instead, I was bored... Which is probably the saddest thing I can say about a thriller.
There were individual ideas I liked, particularly the contrast between Paige desperately wanting another child and Lindsay finding herself facing a very different situation regarding motherhood. I also thought the history surrounding Mara and the island had potential. But there were so many individual character struggles and storylines competing for attention that the actual mystery never grabbed me the way I wanted it to.
I made it to around 84% before finally accepting that I wasn't suddenly going to connect with it. By that point, I was supposed to be racing toward the ending and desperate for answers. Instead, I was mostly desperate to be finished...
The final portion does bring the different storylines together, but for me it simply happened too late. I needed that connection much earlier to make the whole thing feel like one cohesive story rather than two books that eventually realized they were supposed to merge.
There are definitely interesting ideas here, and I can see this working much better for someone who enjoys slower, character-driven mysteries with several interconnected storylines. Unfortunately, I went in expecting more of a thriller, and the pacing and structure just didn't work for me.
2.75⭐
Thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this ARC. All opinions are my own.
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We're on Beck Island at Sueños, an incredibly luxurious Caribbean resort, following several different characters. Paige is a former lawyer turned writer who is struggling with both writer's block and the fact that she desperately wants another child but has suffered multiple miscarriages. Lindsay is a Hollywood actress whose career isn't exactly going according to plan after losing an Oscar, and she's become fascinated by Mara Morgan, the famous actress who once owned the island. Then there's Gabby, a concierge at the resort who is dealing with something considerably more sinister involving a former employee and women disappearing.
And this is where my biggest problem started.
For the majority of the book, I felt like I was reading two completely different novels that happened to take place at the same resort.
On one side, I had Paige and Lindsay dealing with motherhood, pregnancy, careers, writing, Hollywood and Mara's history, eventually deciding to work on a movie about her. On the other side, Gabby is dealing with disappearances, death and an actual mystery.
And I'm sitting there like...
So, when the stories are going to meet?
Because the blurb made me expect these three women to come together and investigate what was happening on the island, but that convergence comes very late. Until then, the different threads just didn't feel connected enough for me, and unfortunately I found myself much more interested in one side of the story than the other.
The book also moved incredibly slowly. There are murders, disappearances, secrets, a dead Hollywood actress with a mysterious history and an exclusive resort where something clearly isn't right. Those are all ingredients that should have had me glued to the page.
Instead, I was bored... Which is probably the saddest thing I can say about a thriller.
There were individual ideas I liked, particularly the contrast between Paige desperately wanting another child and Lindsay finding herself facing a very different situation regarding motherhood. I also thought the history surrounding Mara and the island had potential. But there were so many individual character struggles and storylines competing for attention that the actual mystery never grabbed me the way I wanted it to.
I made it to around 84% before finally accepting that I wasn't suddenly going to connect with it. By that point, I was supposed to be racing toward the ending and desperate for answers. Instead, I was mostly desperate to be finished...
The final portion does bring the different storylines together, but for me it simply happened too late. I needed that connection much earlier to make the whole thing feel like one cohesive story rather than two books that eventually realized they were supposed to merge.
There are definitely interesting ideas here, and I can see this working much better for someone who enjoys slower, character-driven mysteries with several interconnected storylines. Unfortunately, I went in expecting more of a thriller, and the pacing and structure just didn't work for me.
2.75⭐
Thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this ARC. All opinions are my own.
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December 5, 2025
With a vibe similar to The White Lotus, the first half of the book had me completely hooked. I’m usually not a big fan of multi-perspective narratives, but the author introduced each character’s storyline so well that it never felt repetitive. I did wish the ending had been more fully developed, it felt a bit rushed, and a lot unfolded in the final chapters that could have been explored in more depth. I wasn't expecting the more supernatural aspect at all...
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
An island, a missing girl, and a group of friends aiming to find out what happened.
This is a slow burn mystery to start. It really starts building up the friendships and the characters. The mystery starts midway and was interesting. Even though I'd guessed some turns and reveals before they happened, I thought this was an entertaining mystery.
A huge thank you to the author and publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.
This is a slow burn mystery to start. It really starts building up the friendships and the characters. The mystery starts midway and was interesting. Even though I'd guessed some turns and reveals before they happened, I thought this was an entertaining mystery.
A huge thank you to the author and publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.
February 18, 2026
I wanted to like this mystery set on a beautiful island. I did like Gabby and her resort management interactions. But the entire first half of the book is spent setting up Lindsay, Paige and Mara’s stories. They were all a hot mess and there was hardly any mystery yet.
The second half picked up once the suspicious island activity was revealed, and Gabby started looking for answers. Lindsay and Paige were oblivious until almost the end when Gabby finally confided in them. In the meantime, there’s a slog through endless “writings/articles” about Hollywood and Mara. Some of it was necessary but it became tiresome to me.
Then suddenly everything happened at once and that was the end. I literally went back several pages to re-read and see if I missed something. Many questions were left unanswered and the epilogue was vague, too.
Advanced reader copy courtesy of the publishers at NetGalley for review.
The second half picked up once the suspicious island activity was revealed, and Gabby started looking for answers. Lindsay and Paige were oblivious until almost the end when Gabby finally confided in them. In the meantime, there’s a slog through endless “writings/articles” about Hollywood and Mara. Some of it was necessary but it became tiresome to me.
Then suddenly everything happened at once and that was the end. I literally went back several pages to re-read and see if I missed something. Many questions were left unanswered and the epilogue was vague, too.
Advanced reader copy courtesy of the publishers at NetGalley for review.
February 12, 2026
This was the most disorganized and chaotic book I have read. The characters all seemed the same. The story did not flow and was very disjointed.
The fact that one of the characters had psychic powers and that there was a tarot card reader was at first intriguing but nothing was ever questioned and it didn’t blend with any part of the story.
Things would happen with no background explanation it’s as if they were just thrown into the book for filler.
I want to thank the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC.
The fact that one of the characters had psychic powers and that there was a tarot card reader was at first intriguing but nothing was ever questioned and it didn’t blend with any part of the story.
Things would happen with no background explanation it’s as if they were just thrown into the book for filler.
I want to thank the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC.
September 6, 2026
I thought this was a satire for the first 100 pgs. Turns out it’s not.
August 2, 2026
didn't know "vacation suspense" was a full genre, but i LOVE that !
c'était grave bien je l'ai bouffé en une après-midi. plein de trucs à redire sur le plot et j'aurais aimé qu'il soit 2 fois plus long pour que le suspense soit vraiment puissant et que les plot-twists soient vraiment plus goûtus, mais nonobstant un excellent petit thriller sur une île paradisiaque !
c'était grave bien je l'ai bouffé en une après-midi. plein de trucs à redire sur le plot et j'aurais aimé qu'il soit 2 fois plus long pour que le suspense soit vraiment puissant et que les plot-twists soient vraiment plus goûtus, mais nonobstant un excellent petit thriller sur une île paradisiaque !
Did Not Finish
August 15, 2026J’ai arrêté à la dixième mention d’un signe astrologique pour justifier des comportements + marre des riches
July 24, 2026
ooof.
January 27, 2026
This was just an incredibly entertaining read, all around. I immediately loved the characters. This setting is paradise, but also incredibly isolated. And there are so many swirling mysteries that could or could not be connected.
The synopsis is but a blip of what this book has to offer. There are so many strands of intricate webbing, creating this tense story. You get multiple female character povs and they are each so powerful and capable. I absolutely loved this one!!
The writing is where this book really shines, though. Carinn Jade is an intelligent writer, making you instantly trust you’re going to enjoy the ride. The detail in this book is great, on so many levels.
Read this if you love strong women, Hollywood drama, juicy mysteries, or beachy, summer thrillers!
The synopsis is but a blip of what this book has to offer. There are so many strands of intricate webbing, creating this tense story. You get multiple female character povs and they are each so powerful and capable. I absolutely loved this one!!
The writing is where this book really shines, though. Carinn Jade is an intelligent writer, making you instantly trust you’re going to enjoy the ride. The detail in this book is great, on so many levels.
Read this if you love strong women, Hollywood drama, juicy mysteries, or beachy, summer thrillers!
July 22, 2026
Thank you @atriabooks #AtriaInfluencers for the ARC of this book...this is my honest review.
📖 The Dahlia Suite 📖
Author: Carinn Jade
Pub Date: July 21, 2026
Publisher: Atria Books
MY RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
Happy Pub Day to Carinn Jade and her sophomore thriller, The Dahlia Suite! After reading her debut last year, The Astrology House, I was really excited to read The Dahlia Suite .. And it did not disappoint! This book was an unhinged locked room thriller set at a private and exclusive tropical island resort. Its summer vibes jumped off the pages and I wanted to immerse myself in its lush beaches... Until women started disappearing, of course.
This was a quick read, told from multiple POVs in alternating chapters that really kept the pacing moving quickly. I loved the way Jade interspersed mixed media chapters of scripts and articles to the story, which really enriched the development of the storylines.
Sueños is the Caribbean’s most exclusive resort, set on the private and remote Beck Island, and it is the place people go when they want a private vacation away from their everyday lives. Paige is eager to use the time away from her young son to shake off the writer’s block that has stifled her new career as an author. Hollywood starlet Lindsay is on a mission of her own: she’s determined to find out why the actress who beat her to win the Oscar gave thanks to Mara Morgan, the legendary actress who owned Beck Island before her tragic death. Gabby is the resort’s concierge, and she's torn apart by the loss of a coworker and the mysterious appearance of a man from her past. The three women must work together to investigate a string of haunting disappearances from the resort -- before another woman disappears.
The Dahlia Suite was definitely a thriller that's best enjoyed with a complete suspension of your disbelief, but what a fun and wild ride it was! If you're a fan of locked room thrillers, strong female main characters, and gorgeous tropical island settings, you will love this book!
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📖 The Dahlia Suite 📖
Author: Carinn Jade
Pub Date: July 21, 2026
Publisher: Atria Books
MY RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
Happy Pub Day to Carinn Jade and her sophomore thriller, The Dahlia Suite! After reading her debut last year, The Astrology House, I was really excited to read The Dahlia Suite .. And it did not disappoint! This book was an unhinged locked room thriller set at a private and exclusive tropical island resort. Its summer vibes jumped off the pages and I wanted to immerse myself in its lush beaches... Until women started disappearing, of course.
This was a quick read, told from multiple POVs in alternating chapters that really kept the pacing moving quickly. I loved the way Jade interspersed mixed media chapters of scripts and articles to the story, which really enriched the development of the storylines.
Sueños is the Caribbean’s most exclusive resort, set on the private and remote Beck Island, and it is the place people go when they want a private vacation away from their everyday lives. Paige is eager to use the time away from her young son to shake off the writer’s block that has stifled her new career as an author. Hollywood starlet Lindsay is on a mission of her own: she’s determined to find out why the actress who beat her to win the Oscar gave thanks to Mara Morgan, the legendary actress who owned Beck Island before her tragic death. Gabby is the resort’s concierge, and she's torn apart by the loss of a coworker and the mysterious appearance of a man from her past. The three women must work together to investigate a string of haunting disappearances from the resort -- before another woman disappears.
The Dahlia Suite was definitely a thriller that's best enjoyed with a complete suspension of your disbelief, but what a fun and wild ride it was! If you're a fan of locked room thrillers, strong female main characters, and gorgeous tropical island settings, you will love this book!
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November 4, 2026
Thanks to #NetGalley and #AtriaBooks for the book #TheDahliaSuite by #CarrinJade. I get White Lotus vibes while reading this. There is an island, a group of friends and one that is missing. I enjoyed the twists and turns I didn’t see coming.
July 21, 2026
An exclusive private island with rich people behaving badly and missing women...the premise was so interesting but the execution dragged on. It gives White Lotus vibes but it missed the mark. The story takes too long to come together so the ending felt rushed and anticlimatic.
August 20, 2026
This was like a really boring season of The White Lotus. The characters were difficult to tell apart most of the time and I hated all of them.
July 30, 2026
This had a promising start and I love rich people and wealthy settings books, but somewhere towards the middle it began falling apart for me. The characters became annoying and shallow, the story got boring really fast. I was hoping for a more creepy factor, but even that did not deliver.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
BOOK: The Dahlia Suite
AUTHOR: Carinn Jade
PUB DATE: July 21, 2026 by @atria @simonandschuster
PAGES: 304 pages
RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨stars
GENRE: Psychic Thriller
A big THANK YOU to @atriabooks/@simonschuster for gifting me an advanced digital copy of this book! Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
QUICK SYNOPSIS: At the exclusive Sueňos Resort on private Beck Island, aspiring author Paige Foster hopes to overcome her writer’s block while Hollywood actress Lindsay Law searches for answers about the island’s former owner, the late movie star Mara Morgan. Resort concierge Gabby is grieving a co-worker’s mysterious death while also dealing with the unexpected return of someone from her past. When Paige, Lindsay, and Gabby uncover troubling connections between Mara’s history and a series of disappearances, they team up to find out what is really happening before another woman vanishes.
QUICK & SPOILER-FREE REVIEW: This was a fun, suspenseful read that kept me guessing as everything unfolded. The luxurious island resort setting, wealthy guests, hidden agendas, and mounting tension gave it a definite White Lotus vibe, which made it easy to get pulled into the story. There’s also a psychic medium, and I’m always up for that! I especially enjoyed following the different perspectives and watching the pieces come together without ever feeling like the twists were rushed. If you’re looking for a destination thriller with plenty of secrets & suspicious characters, this is an entertaining one to add to your list!
AUTHOR: Carinn Jade
PUB DATE: July 21, 2026 by @atria @simonandschuster
PAGES: 304 pages
RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨stars
GENRE: Psychic Thriller
A big THANK YOU to @atriabooks/@simonschuster for gifting me an advanced digital copy of this book! Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
QUICK SYNOPSIS: At the exclusive Sueňos Resort on private Beck Island, aspiring author Paige Foster hopes to overcome her writer’s block while Hollywood actress Lindsay Law searches for answers about the island’s former owner, the late movie star Mara Morgan. Resort concierge Gabby is grieving a co-worker’s mysterious death while also dealing with the unexpected return of someone from her past. When Paige, Lindsay, and Gabby uncover troubling connections between Mara’s history and a series of disappearances, they team up to find out what is really happening before another woman vanishes.
QUICK & SPOILER-FREE REVIEW: This was a fun, suspenseful read that kept me guessing as everything unfolded. The luxurious island resort setting, wealthy guests, hidden agendas, and mounting tension gave it a definite White Lotus vibe, which made it easy to get pulled into the story. There’s also a psychic medium, and I’m always up for that! I especially enjoyed following the different perspectives and watching the pieces come together without ever feeling like the twists were rushed. If you’re looking for a destination thriller with plenty of secrets & suspicious characters, this is an entertaining one to add to your list!
June 26, 2026
The nicest Caribbean style resort comes with top of the line amenities, privacy for the rich and famous, and utter mayhem once we meet the three ladies that star in this novel. Gabby works on the staff, Lindsay is an actress who can't seem to win an Oscar, and Paige is married to the developer of the island's architecture itself. When rumors of a tragic island heiress and ties to her past surface in relation to actresses successful wins, the characters traverse Suenos to solve the small problem of disappearing women over time. Although this sounds like a lot on the surface, some of the plotting is loads obvious in the best way. I enjoyed each sleuthing moment, and the brevity of the chapters contributed to a very smooth pace. Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the eARC. All opinions are entirely my own.
Did Not Finish
July 14, 2026Dnf @ 20%. But this dnf is entirely trigger related. Thanks to Netgalley, Atria books, and Carinn Jade for the arc.
The description given of the book only states that Paige is struggling with writer’s block. She is also struggling with secondary infertility after extremely traumatic childbirth (detailed graphically minute by minute in a flashback) and three subsequent miscarriages in two years.
I assume this doesn’t really go to the mystery, but in her chapters so far it is something that appears to be very integral to Paige as a character, so I assume it will be brought up more times throughout and that’s just not something I am up for reading.
The description given of the book only states that Paige is struggling with writer’s block. She is also struggling with secondary infertility after extremely traumatic childbirth (detailed graphically minute by minute in a flashback) and three subsequent miscarriages in two years.
I assume this doesn’t really go to the mystery, but in her chapters so far it is something that appears to be very integral to Paige as a character, so I assume it will be brought up more times throughout and that’s just not something I am up for reading.
July 12, 2026
I loved The Astrology House, so when I found out Carinn Jade was coming out with this one, I just had to grab it! 🙌
More of a mystery than a thriller, this one gave off White Lotus vibes! Loved the exclusive island resort setting! I did feel the pacing was off at times, and while I love the astrology mentions, I felt it was a bit too much. Definitely a decent beach read though! 👏
Thank you partner Atria Books for the gifted advance reader copy and eARC in exchange for my honest review! ❤️
More of a mystery than a thriller, this one gave off White Lotus vibes! Loved the exclusive island resort setting! I did feel the pacing was off at times, and while I love the astrology mentions, I felt it was a bit too much. Definitely a decent beach read though! 👏
Thank you partner Atria Books for the gifted advance reader copy and eARC in exchange for my honest review! ❤️
June 7, 2026
Won the book on Goodreads as an ARC reader.
This was an easy, engaging read with a suspenseful storyline that kept me interested from start to finish. I especially enjoyed the short chapters told from the perspectives of different main characters, which kept the pace moving and added depth to the story. I would definitely recommend this book!
This was an easy, engaging read with a suspenseful storyline that kept me interested from start to finish. I especially enjoyed the short chapters told from the perspectives of different main characters, which kept the pace moving and added depth to the story. I would definitely recommend this book!
July 31, 2026
*Audiobook
Thanks to Atria Books / Simon Audio for my gifted copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
The woo woo vibes are vibing in this book. So many secrets to uncover.
It was a decent Hollywood mystery novel set on a private island where celebs go when they want privacy.
They can make your dreams come true…but where there are dreams there are also nightmares.
Thanks to Atria Books / Simon Audio for my gifted copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
The woo woo vibes are vibing in this book. So many secrets to uncover.
It was a decent Hollywood mystery novel set on a private island where celebs go when they want privacy.
They can make your dreams come true…but where there are dreams there are also nightmares.
May 16, 2026
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC for The Dahlia Suite. You follow three women who have to unravel the mystery of woman going missing from a remote island. It’s advertised as a who done it but reads more like a spiritual journey. It wasn’t necessarily my cup of tea but it was a good book and I would recommend it to anyone who likes a cozy mystery and a clean read.
June 22, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley, Atria Books and author, Carinn Jade, for the opportunity to read The Dahlia Suite in exchange for an honest review.
A good slow burn kind of book. There are twists, some more surprising than others. Ending came together quickly. I’m used to POV chapters that change, but I did have to remind myself here and there who was whom. The delving into some spiritual/supernatural was interesting and felt necessary to make the leap from one section of the story to the next. Without it, trying to connect the reveal of information wouldn’t have been smooth and disjointed at best.
I appreciated how the main characters, Paige, Lindsay and Gabby, have differing experiences and are from differing walks of life, yet had subtle similarities and personal histories that made their collaboration expected and not a reach.
It’s neat to imagine a place the wealthy can go that meets all their needs, especially and most importantly, privacy and discretion. Even better that Beck Island has a history of events and associations that connects each of the main characters to it. It’s a place that’s safe, where crime doesn’t happen, until it does. And what’s underneath that facade of perfection? This could be said about the island and the main characters.
It was an enjoyable read that keeps you guessing, because while some things may seem obvious, most of it isn’t.
A good slow burn kind of book. There are twists, some more surprising than others. Ending came together quickly. I’m used to POV chapters that change, but I did have to remind myself here and there who was whom. The delving into some spiritual/supernatural was interesting and felt necessary to make the leap from one section of the story to the next. Without it, trying to connect the reveal of information wouldn’t have been smooth and disjointed at best.
I appreciated how the main characters, Paige, Lindsay and Gabby, have differing experiences and are from differing walks of life, yet had subtle similarities and personal histories that made their collaboration expected and not a reach.
It’s neat to imagine a place the wealthy can go that meets all their needs, especially and most importantly, privacy and discretion. Even better that Beck Island has a history of events and associations that connects each of the main characters to it. It’s a place that’s safe, where crime doesn’t happen, until it does. And what’s underneath that facade of perfection? This could be said about the island and the main characters.
It was an enjoyable read that keeps you guessing, because while some things may seem obvious, most of it isn’t.
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