I had high hopes for this book based on the description, but I should have known that this author might not be for me after giving another one of their books lower ratings.

This book unfortunately, ended the same. I was not connected to the story or the characters, and it would have been a perfect first read for the year, but it flopped for me. I think that I won't pick up other books from the author.

Thank you to netgalley & the publisher for the arc copy.

A kind of locked room mystery, the locked room being a yacht stranded goodness knows where in the ocean and a group of not really friends battling for survival.

There was something brutally honest about this story that really appealed to me, it was definitely entertaining and whilst following a few fairly standard tropes it was still hugely addictive.

I really enjoyed it.

A great page-turning thriller!

I got swept away in the luxury of the yacht and loved the way this unravelled throughout the story. Great characters, all of whom I disliked but for different reasons!

Took quite a gruesome turn towards the end so not for the feint hearted.

Thanks to Netgalley and Avon for the opportunity to read and review this brilliant book

The Yacht is a tense thriller, the action for which takes place, unusually, at sea. Good, well rounded characters, the majority of whom were rather obnoxious.
I have a problem 'visualising' but this was so well written, with enough but not too much detail to keep me fully aware of what was happening at all times.
I can totally recommend this book and will be looking out for more books by Sarah Goodwin myself.

I had troubles downloading this one so unfortunately I am not able to review at this time and the “not giving feedback” tool is not working for me.

6 reunited friends’ on a luxury yacht for a New Years Eve party and nothing is as seems and none of the 6 are either, there are some total psychopaths amongst the group and ‘love to hate’ characters that the phrase could have been invented for… I loved the book and couldn't stop reading. Sure, the premise isn't original; this trope has been done many times, but its execution makes it shine. The book is written in the first person from Hannah's perspective. She was a great character, one I could relate to and root for, which is more than I can say for the other characters. The other characters, with the exception of Harry, were insufferable and thought themselves superior to less fortunate people. I was glad when Hannah finally grew a backbone and didn't bow to her friends.

A great locked room thriller. A group of friends gather on a yacht for new year celebrations. When the yacht sets adrift will they make it back to shore?
The group of characters are all heavily flawed and unlikeable. I didn’t care for any of them, but I think that’s the point. Secrets which have been hidden come to light, arguments ensue and instead of working together everyone is pulled further apart. It was a taut thriller which moved at breakneck speed!
The twists weren’t all unexpected and I was left with a few unanswered questions. However, a solid, fairly quick read with plenty of tension.

Remember the episode of Friends where all but Rachel have great jobs and lots of money to splash out leaving her feeling like the poor relation? That’s the situation Hannah the protagonist of this story finds herself into. Its New Years Eve and Hannah had been invited to party on a moored yacht with former Uni friends and their partners, none of whom are in any way likeable. It all gets a bit messy and the group awake the next morning to find themselves adrift at sea. Rather like small children; with huge egos and self-centred personalities it’s no wonder they’re all clashing one minute and forming awkward aligences the next. As time goes on and no sign of escape or rescue, secrets unfold as quickly as resources deplete. Who will make it out alive - quite literally?
This book - pardon the pun - didn’t float my boat. None of the characters had any redeemable qualities and I would have cheerfully let them all float off into nowhere without a second thought. Even the protagonist irritated me with her naivety of belief that the other women liked or respected her. Next minute this silly character is barking out orders to keep them all alive which seemed pretty unbelievable either that she either had it in her to take control or that any of her ‘peers’ would actually listen to her. If this is what passes for friendship in modern life frankly we’re all doomed!

A hard read, full of implausible situations and implausible choices.

I do enjoy reading about people that I can't stand but this book couldn't hold all of these things to dislike.

The Yacht by Sarah Goodwin is about a group of friends stranded at sea. A locked room-type book? Yes, please!

It’s New Year’s Eve and Hannah and her friends decide to rent a yacht for a huge celebration. But when they wake up the next morning, they realize that they are floating in the middle of the sea. There is no help around, no Wi-Fi signal, no food, no fuel and they can’t see land for miles. TERRIFYING.

It’s such a good read, you’re going to love it!

The plot:

WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES… New Year’s Eve, 2023 . When Hannah and her friends rent a luxury yacht in an Italian marina, they party in style under the stars until they pass out. …WHO WILL SINK… The next morning, they are horrified to find they have been cut adrift into the open ocean, with no sight of land and no fuel in the engine. And that’s when the first person goes missing… …AND WHO WILL SWIM? The Yacht is a twisty locked-room thriller perfect for fans of The White Lotus , The Hunting Party and The Castaways .

Out now!

All I can say is wow! This was an intense, twisty psychological thriller. The action picked up quickly and I read the book in two sittings, needing to know what happened. Completely unpredictable and thoroughly entertaining!

The Yacht really delivered for me! A locked room thriller, taking place on a luxury superyacht, with a cast of really awful characters…Um, yes please!!

Seriously though, some of the characters are practically unbearable. I wasn’t sure if I even wanted to get into this book at first because some of the characters were just so awful, but I’m really glad I stuck with it !! The plot was incredibly intense, and it kept me wanting to read more, regardless of the hate that I was feeling for some of the characters.

My heart was definitely pumping hard during some scenes, and I will admit to even shedding a tear at one point! I really appreciate a book that is able to manipulate my emotions, and The Yacht did just that, so I’m giving it a solid four stars. It probably would have been a 5 star thriller read for me, if I didn’t hate the characters so much.

Thank you NetGalley and Avon Books UK for the Advanced Copy of The Yacht. All opinions are 100% my own.

Well written, awesome setting and a great twist. The book is a locked room mystery on water and I loved it!

This was an entertaining locked-room thriller set on board a luxury yacht - one of my favourite settings. I've had a number of disappointing reads in this genre, and am pleased to report that this one did not disappoint!

I do have a few criticisms. Apart from Hannah, the characters seemed a bit far-fetched - as though the author was parodying the stereotype of horrible rich people - as did the fact that Hannah wouldn't have seen through her "friends" years previously, but - I don't think it's too much of a spoiler to say this - at least she does eventually, The overall plot was decent, albeit predictable in some respects and somewhat chaotic in others. The pacing felt a bit drawn-out, and the long descriptions of the luxuries of the yacht could definitely have been streamlined...

But overall this was a gripping page-turner, which I enjoyed and would recommend as one of the better books within its genre.

Being marooned out eh sea is one of my worst nightmares, I literally felt the fear and tension in this novel! At times my heart was racing and I had to remind myself it wasn’t real, such is the calibre of the writing! I really enjoyed it.

Hannah is spending new years above a yacht with her best friends from university; however, as long boiling tensions boil over the night doesn't play out as planned. waking up the next morning the friends find that they are adrift in the sea with no fuel and no land in sight; then the first person goes missing.

This was an enjoyable thriller with lots of long held tensions and secrets that as they were revealed all led to some tense moments. This was a fun and interesting read that I enjoyed in one sitting.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of the novel in exchange for an honest review

I was able to start this book and thought it had a lot of potential, but there were problems with the file after so long. If I can find a way to fix said problem, I'll gladly go back and finish!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this advanced copy. This one was very fast paced!! I was so nervous the whole time! Hannah and her friends party on a rented yacht for New Years until they all pass out. The next morning they realize they are in the middle of the ocean, no sight of land, and no fuel. Who will sink......and who will swim?

A slow and steady start with no clues as to how this book was to suddenly ramp up into a great thriller. On the whole this was a good book but the main of the characters were just horrible people and had it not suddenly changed speed I don’t think I’d have finished this book.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC in return for my honest and unbiased opinion.

Hannah feels her life has not fulfilled its potential; she's tried but failed, and her self-esteem is low. Attending a glamorous New Year's Eve party should be the highlight of her year, but it puts her in a dangerous situation that makes her reveal her true self.
It is a toxic and twisty tale of frenemies in a forced proximity setting. The ethos is increasingly menacing as the characters reveal the people behind their facades with sometimes devastating results.
I like the characterisation, the intensity and the twists in this story.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher.