A great twisty, destination thriller. Lola works in high class hospitality but when things go wrong in Hong Kong she moves to join her ex boss on a private island paradise. Things are not as they seem on Keeper Island, absolutely no one can be trusted and it’s not a paradise. A tropical storm provides a locked room aspect and a tense, claustrophobic atmosphere. The epilogue leaves room for a further instalment which I would look forward to. Recommended.

Trouble seems to find and follow Lola.. Her job as a hotel manager in Hong Kong has ended in tears, so when Mike offers her a job on the private Keeper Island in the Caribbean she she doesn't hesitate.

This is a good read and quite fun. I loved how the plot developed and although I did guess the ending it did not ruin my reading..

wasnt really fan of this book but i think this was more a me than the book issue wasnt really fan of this book but i think this was more a me than the book issue

Thank you NetGalley and Bloomsbury publishing for an ARC of the Getaway by Nicola Martin

I love a book that forces me to keep up with the characters. I really enjoyed this book, and an author I will be looking out for more.

Thank you NetGalley and Bloomsbury publishing for an ARC of the Getaway!

Not my usual style and a reason I love the ARCs is that I read things I might not normally.

I struggled at the start reading this with an my pace as there was a lot of jumping about between characters and I got a bit confused but this settle down by the middle and from then on the page turning picked up pace.

Escaping your past on a tropical island, only to find the things you have previously tried to run from or change are never too far away!

I would happily read another by the same author!

Man, this was just so boring.

There are too many side characters that I couldn't keep track off, too much time is wasted on beach activities rather than solving the mystery, and the guy who died is severely unlikable in an uninteresting way, making me not care about solving his murder mystery, whatsoever. Reading this felt so much like a chore.

I saw reviews saying the book was funny, but I don't remember a single instance of comedy in the story. Maybe it's because it's British humor? Or maybe I just didn't care enough to pick up any of the jokes or jabs in the prose.

I dunno, I could go on about a couple specific details, like Lola's backstory and how dumb I found it, but I really don't feel like it. Putting anymore energy into this book would drain me dry, surely, and I'd rather save it for books that deserve it.

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC.

WOW. My first book by this author & won’t be my last!

This was a really twisty book - and I loved it! We meet our FMC Lola, and all we have is blood, death & her sudden arrival on a remote, luxurious island in the Caribbean.

From the staff to the visitors, no one can be trusted. The author has really captured each character’s personality and their relationships with the right air of mystery, it made me feel like I was right on the island living among them.

The epilogue makes for a great ending, but makes me wonder if we’ll be back on Keeper Island for a second visit?!

DNF at the beginning but something I see myself coming back to at a later date.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC.

Honestly I had no idea what to expect with this novel, but it pleasantly surprised me. I am normally a plot driven girl, not often forming much of a bond with a lot of characters in these types of reads, but I really enjoyed getting to know Lola and the other characters on the Island and unravelling the secrets they all kept from one another,

To begin with, I wasn't sure what I had signed up for; describing an island in a beautiful way made me think I'd picked up the wrong book. As the story progressed, I really enjoyed the way in which this paradise became far from that.

An overall great read for any lovers of mystery and thrillers.

Loved every minute. Gripping read full of twists and turns. Feel like the epilogue leaves it on a cliffhanger and would love a second book to continue from there. Will be keeping an eye out to see if there is 🤞

Thank you Nicola Martin, Bloombury Publishing and Netgalley for this ARC.

This is a book out of my comfort zone, if I was shopping I wouldn't have bought it however I really enjoy it.
I would look for more from this Author from forward.

I received a free arc for an honest review. This is a perfect beach read, easy & nothing heavy.. I think this is a 3 star book.

Lola is running away. Her job as a hotel manager in Hong Kong has ended in tears, blood and broken hearts so when Lola’s dubious mentor Mike Moxham offers her a job on the private Keeper Island in the Caribbean she hot foots it there without looking back and is determined to make the most of her second chance. Paradise quickly turns ugly when Mike turns up dead the next day after a blow out party and everything on the island is not as rosy as it seems. The Getaway is White Lotus lite, the plot rattles along and none of the characters are particularly likeable and Lola makes some extremely questionable decisions at key moments in the plot making it slightly cartoonish but that’s no bad thing. It’s a romp.

Overall I enjoyed this book. There were some aspects that were hard to follow, there were too many characters which resulted in getting a bit lost and having to think about who everyone was, and I wasn’t a major fan of the ending - I think an attempt at many twists made it quite muddled. There were some positives: it was a nice idea and there were some good plot twists. 4 stars.

"The Getaway" by Nicola Martin is a gripping and suspenseful novel that takes readers on a thrilling ride through unexpected twists and dark secrets. Martin’s writing is taut and evocative, pulling readers into a story where nothing is as it seems and every turn brings new surprises.

The novel likely follows a group of characters who embark on what is supposed to be a relaxing or adventurous getaway—whether it's a remote cabin, a luxury resort, or an exotic destination. However, as the trip unfolds, it quickly becomes clear that something is amiss. Secrets start to surface, tensions rise, and the getaway that was meant to be an escape from reality turns into a nightmare where trust is in short supply and danger is ever-present.

Martin excels at building suspense and creating a sense of unease that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The characters are likely well-drawn, each with their own hidden motivations and pasts that come to light as the story progresses. The setting, whether it’s isolated or seemingly idyllic, adds to the atmosphere, enhancing the tension as the characters find themselves trapped in a situation that spirals out of control.

"The Getaway" is perfect for fans of psychological thrillers and suspense novels that explore the darker sides of human nature. Nicola Martin has crafted a novel that is both thrilling and unsettling, making it a must-read for anyone who enjoys a story full of twists, turns, and the kind of suspense that keeps you guessing until the very end. Whether you’re a fan of mystery, thrillers, or dark psychological dramas, this book is sure to provide an intense and satisfying read.

I do love an destination thriller and this one really had me scratching my head

I had absolutely no clue who could be trusted, nor who may actually be behind the sinister goings on, on remote Caribbean Island, Keeper Island.

Lola is on the run, and I'm not even fully convinced at times I trust her, and she shows us the seedy underbelly of what life is like working behind the scenes at an ultra luxury hotel.

There were some guests that definitely amused me far more than others.

And amongst the staff, I didn't get great vibes from that many of them, but I did love sound of the hotel at least for the guests.

This was twisty, it was gripping and it was a really great read. Fabulous summer holiday reading!

Thank you to Raven Books and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

The cover for this book really caught my eye, it looked like the perfect summer crime read, and it was good, overall I enjoyed it.

We follow Lola, who leaves her job and decides to head away to a remote island, that honestly sounds like paradise... on paper. When her friend dies in an accident, very quickly after arriving, Lola believed that it is more than just an accident however, and sets out to find out what has really happened.
The book is full of twists and turns while you are trying to piece together the case as you go. This gave me a very 'Agatha Christie' vibe, which made it easy to read, I did however find it a bit slow in places, but I would definitely recommend to my friends who love a cosy thriller mystery

In this book we follow Lola - a woman who has just left Hong Kong under somewhat strange and, to the reader, unknown circumstances.
Lola arrives at Keeper Island - a paradise that slowly turns into hell.
It starts with the murder of Lola's friend, and slowly more bodies show up.
Lola doesn't know who to trust, but she knows she needs to find out what is going on.

The story is really thrilling, quick reader.

The tone of it is a bit off, it's really dark but, at the same time, keeps lightness through the whole story.

This was a fast paced thriller in a paradisiacal setting, just what I needed for Summer 2024! There were many clues around to try to piece together but I was pleasantly surprised by the ending as it came as a surprise.

I loved this story. It took me a while to get into and I worried that I'd DNF it but once I got into it, I really enjoyed it. I liked the twists in the book and the characters/world building kept me reading. Excellent - I hope there will be a 2nd book...