Reunion Party by Penny Batchelor delivers a fast-paced thriller set against the eerie backdrop of a hotel reunion gone wrong. The plot, centered around a group of friends commemorating the death of their friend (Tania) 25 years later, quickly spirals into chaos as strange occurrences hint at an unseen danger and a plot of revenge. The suspense builds effectively and quickly, which kept me engaged throughout.

However, the book stumbles slightly in its character development for me. The characters feel somewhat one-dimensional, which can make it harder to fully connect with their plight. Additionally, while the story maintains a brisk pace, the ending feels a bit rushed, leaving the resolution less impactful than it could have been.

That said, this is an ideal choice for readers looking for a quick, engaging thriller—a solid palette cleanser that’s easy to finish in a couple of sittings.

Thank you to NetGalley, Penny Batchelor, and Embla Books for the ARC.

This book was just okay. I was really excited after reading the synopsis but I couldn’t get past the unbelievable characters and an easy to guess at points plot. Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

Unfortunately I found this very hard to finish. With unbelievable characters and a easy to guess at points plot.

This was a great mystery/thriller!
I liked the multi person POV.
There was so much build up and suspense, and I didn't know what to expect!
The ending took a different turn than I thought it would.
This was a great book and I would definitely recommend it!

I really enjoyed this book, it was a quick fun read and was just a book I devoured in one sitting, I wasn’t letting any distractions get in my way of finishing this!

A good alround psyhcological thriller told from multiple characters perspectives. Standard themes emerge around jealousy, secrets, betrayal and friendships. Engaging if a little predictable.

Six girls met at university and became close friends, but the friendship was broken twenty five years previously when Tania, one of the girls, died. This is the story of their reunion party. Jeanie is the manager of a digital detox boutique hotel and invites the other four friends to spend the weekend at the hotel, once there they find that they will have no access to Wi-Fi or mobile signal. Before long they realise that nowadays they have nothing in common at all as it was Tania who had brought them all together. The weekend soon falls apart as on the first evening old secrets start to be revealed and they begin to question whether they really knew Tania at all. The chapters are told from multiple points of view and the story is about friendships, lies, secrets and betrayals. An enjoyable read.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book,

First of all the synopsis grabbed me . Im a huge fan of university/school reunions. Unfortunately this one didnt work for me. The ending wasnt great and it was a bit unrealistic. I liked it but I couldnt say I loved it.

I really enjoyed this one. 5 students meet up in a hotel for a weekend to remember their friend who died 25 years ago. This is a digital detox weekend so no phones etc. you are gripped til the end.

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They're five unlikely people who wouldn't have met if not for Tania Armstrong-Jones. Widely popular and the resident It girl, she stormed into each of their lives with her beguiling grace and an inseparable friendship was formed. Until tragedy strikes, and Tania is taken away from them too soon, tearing the group apart. Now twenty-five years later, they're reuniting at a remote country hotel on the anniversary of her death. But when the drinks start flowing and with the party in full swing, the merry mood of the night suddenly turns once secret revelations come to light about their university days. But just how well did they know Tania? And could there be more to Tania's accident than they're letting on? Trapped in the hotel with no way out and with no one they can trust, who will make it through the reunion in one piece?
Go for it. I loved it. It was a quick read.
Thanks to NetGalley and Embla Books for giving me an advance copy.

The reunion party was a fantastic quick read that I couldn't put down. It had many twist and turns that blew my mind away.

Enjoyable book!

Five university friends reunite 25 years after the accidental death of their friend. As the party goes on, secrets begin to be revealed and it turns out there might have been more to the accident than they originally thought.

The pacing of the book was perfect and I was hooked throughout. I did guess the plot twist, but I don’t think it took anything away from my reading experience. I found the characters to be enjoyable and felt that they were all believable people.

Overall would recommend!

Heart pounding thriller that left me on the edge of my seat. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one. Definitely one of the best books this year.

The Reunion Party by Penny Batchelor is a suspense novel that is filled with unpredictable twists. It is fast-paced, multiple perspectives and has short chapters that will make you want to keep reading. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me the chance to read and review this great book!

This was a good book! I thought I figured out the twist and I was right until there were more twist that I absolutely did not see coming! This was a crazy book about how you never know who you can trust and this book definitely proved that!

An excellent locked room thriller from what I read of it (almost 50%) ! I had it downloaded before my trip and now back in the US- my download is missing in action; however I will get my hands on this book to finish it! I was fully into the characters and the SUSPENSE building up to it is unputdownable. Can't wait to dive back into Batchelor's work. Thank you for the opportunity!

This multiple pov tells the story of five uni pals reunited after 25 years to celebrate the life of their friend Tanya who died 25 years ago. It's engaging if a little predictable in places. Very entertaining. The development of characters is cleverly written to show the history of the story and the character arc. I would like a little more about Ginny but I loved ot. A quick read perfdct for anyone who likes a good mystery with predictable parts. The final reveal was fab. Thank you netgallery and publisher and author for thus 4.5 rounded up to 5 star read.

I have a little secret…

Penny Batchelor, just released one heck of a book, and it’s straight up poppin’!

The Reunion Party

This book deserves a standing ovation and I am SO here for it.

I cant even tell you what I thought I was going to read compared to what I actually did read but I can tell you, this book is one that I will never be able to stop talking about and it deserves every bit of the hype it is about to get..

Check out this teaser :

The outsider.
The geek.
The football star.
The quiet one.
The good Samaritan.

They're five unlikely people who wouldn't have met if not for Tania Armstrong-Jones. Widely popular and the resident It girl, she stormed into each of their lives with her beguiling grace and an inseparable friendship was formed. Until tragedy strikes, and Tania is taken away from them too soon, tearing the group apart.

Now twenty-five years later, they're reuniting at a remote country hotel on the anniversary of her death.

But when the drinks start flowing and with the party in full swing, the merry mood of the night suddenly turns when secret revelations come to light about their university days. But just how well did they know Tania? And could there be more to Tania's accident than they're letting on?

Trapped in the hotel with no way out and with no one they can trust, who will make it through the reunion in one piece?

I’m a fan of a reunion setup and this one was good. There was psychological thrills and twists as these old friends start to uncover things that weren’t how they remember them when their college friend died. Now they are all spending a few days in this country hotel for the 25th anniversary of Tania’s death. Of course weird things start to happen and people start to get sick or worse though they aren’t sure what exactly is happening.

Ooh, this book was FULL of plot twists. Penny Batchelor crafted characters who were both flawed and relatable, and I couldn't put this one down! The novel follows a group of friends reuniting 25 years after the death of a shared friend named Tania and is told from alternating perspectives. Each friend revealed secrets from the past that kept me guessing. Overall, a fun read!