I thought I enjoyed how to slay at work, but how to slay on holiday was just on another level! The best one yet! With a bitchy protagonist that you just can’t help loving, I’m so excited for the next one. Bring it on!

How to Slay on Holiday is the second in Bonner's 'How to Slay' series, the first being How to Slay at Work...which was a 5🌟 worthy read too!

Written with humour and doused in darkness Bonner takes us on the holiday of a lifetime. Some might say it's to die for...

It's narrated from multiple POV and from beginning to end I had absolutely no idea who the guilty party was.

Then just when I thought it was all over, boom...the prologue hit! Wow!

A thoroughly enjoyable, fun read.

Another enjoyable book from Sarah Bonner. I loved the plot and enjoyed how the author brought the story to its conclusion with more than one twist thrown in. A glamourous holiday location makes it a perfect beach read

Fun fast paced read! This is a dark comedy with mystery; lots of twists and turns. I found the the premise, plot, and writing engaging. I really enjoyed seeing the story through 3 female perspectives. I plan on reading How to Slay at Work next and hope I like it just as much.

Favorite Quotes:

My mother has lived every one of her fifty-two years on this planet in the shadow of catastrophe, always thinking of the worst possible case scenario and making sure we’re all aware of it.

These rich women are all the same: they need someone to tell them what to do or they’d never actually achieve anything, but they still want to feel superior to the mere minions who serve them.

It’s very easy to unalive wealthy men– they are so prone to an early death:


My Review:

I do loves me some clever snark and this book was laced together with the same delectable and sharply honed wit that I reveled in with this nimble wordsmith’s previous offering of How to Slay at Work. The storylines were active, well-paced, and unpredictable. As in most families, many of the characters were various shades of vile, and no one was at all trustworthy or as they seemed on the surface. I adored it and look forward to this crafty scribbler’s next slay.

It’s been quite a few moons since I had an addition to my Brit Words and Phrases List but I found a fun one with hollibobs – which is what we Americans call a vacay.

3.5⭐️

As always Sara Bonner’s never fails to delight with her brand of dark humour thriller. It was quirky and was the ultimate vacation gone wrong read.

This follows the story of Chloe, who plans a family vacation, and her plans to kill her husband. Only someone beats her to it.

Told over the course of seven days at a beautiful Greek villa, three women tell their story with some plot twists you won’t see coming.

I loved the short chapters and the way the POV was restricted to three people despite the number of characters.

This was fun to read but left some hanging questions and holes. There were some parts which obviously needed some clarification and fleshing up. The abrupt ending didn’t help either.

But all these do not take away the author’s description of the beautiful Greek Island and how the other half lives. The witty dialogue is also a plus.

If you are looking for something twisty with some light humour then you should read this.

This was my first Sarah Bonner book, and it definitely won’t be my last. How to Slay on Holiday had me hooked right from the premise.

Chloe has a plan: take out a hit on her husband, who did something unforgivable years ago. But first, she needs a cover story. So, she organizes a picture-perfect family trip to Greece, putting on the ultimate show of a happy marriage. That way, when he dies, no one will ever suspect his loving wife. Simple, right? Except things never go exactly to plan, and as the vacation goes on, everything starts unraveling fast.

I don’t usually enjoy shifting narratives, but in this case, it really worked. Each character brought their own story, their own suspicions, and it kept me completely hooked. By the end, I was left wanting more. I still have so many questions. What happens when they go home? Did things work out for Grace and Tori

Fast-paced, unpredictable, and impossible to put down, this was a wildly fun thriller. I need a sequel.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this arc

Hilarious dark comedy about Chloe, who has a plan for her family: she will kill her husband. Everything is set up: first she arrange a holiday for her and her husband’s parents and siblings, the go to the greek island of Mykonos, during the week, everyone will see how she loves Scott, a happy marriage that continuous to last. The Wilsons and the Coopers are two trouble families, with secrets and schemes that many ignore.
The story is narrated from the point of view of three women: Chloe, Tori, Scott’s sister, who has a plan of her own, and Grace, the concierge of the villa they rented.
I really enjoy the narrative, I really liked this dark comedy.
Thanks to Netgalley, and the author for the advanced copy.

The book was very well written, I thought the plot was quite twisty. I enjoyed the varying points of view divided by days, partially because as people I did not like these women and did not want to stay in their heads for more than a day lol. I hadn’t fully grasped the mafia-esque nature of the characters before committing to the book, and it’s not something I gravitate to. I do enjoy a good mystery to untangle and it delivered.

My gratitude to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the chance to read this book prior to publication in exchange for my honest reveiw.

How to Slay on Holiday by Sarah Bonner is a fast-paced thriller set in Mykonos, following Chloe Cooper, an heiress planning to murder her cheating husband, Scott, during a family vacation. The book delivers suspense, dark humor, and twists, with Chloe navigating a strained relationship with her husband, a suspicious sister-in-law, and a mysterious concierge. While it draws inspiration from other recent female serial killer characters, the story veers in its own direction, adding unexpected developments and twists that keep things engaging, though some may feel contrived.

The setting is immersive, with vivid descriptions of the villa, food, and coastline. While the plot is engaging, Chloe's character is inconsistent, making it hard to connect with her. The supporting characters, like Tori and Grace, have potential but lack depth.

The novel moves quickly, but key emotional moments and character dynamics are rushed. Despite this, the story is still an entertaining, twist-filled ride for fans of domestic thrillers. While not perfect, it’s a fun, fast read with plenty of intrigue.

A family holiday to the Greek Island of Mykonos sounds absolute bliss. Lazing around all day by the swimming pool and nice dinners out in the evening perfection.
On this holiday Chloe wants her family and In laws to see how much she loves her husband Scott where in fact she actually has other plans for him. Well I enjoyed this book so much. I was laughing out loud after the first few pages. It’s a quirky and funny read. I loved the cast of characters and watching how they developed over the course of the book. They were certainly an interesting bunch ! I found this to be a fairly fast paced read with plenty of twists and turns and an ending I certainly didn’t see coming. Sarah Bonner is a new to me author but as soon as I finished reading this, I went straight to Amazon and downloaded more of her books to my kindle.

PSA: as with its predecessor, this is not an instructional manual. This is an entertaining crime thriller, not a how-to-slays -on-holiday!!! But going to Mykonos is murder for Chloe!

Chloe is on holiday with her family and her in-laws. Sounds an absolute nightmare if you ask me. And that’s before you throw in the family politics, manipulations, rivalry of these two not so clean cut tribes.

What I will say is, this set up is amusing in a thriller kind of way. Bonner sets her story out by the day and each day is told by a different character. Each had their own characteristics and thought processes. Some have motives …

Despite the similarity in name, you can definitely read How To Slay In Holiday without reading its predecessor. These are both highly entertaining and addictive reads. You have to read them if you want a darker murder mystery with a slight comic feel. I’m loving what Sarah Bonner has to write and I can’t wait to see what she puts out next!

This was a quirky, dark, humorous book. I wasn't sure what to expect at all. I saw the cover, skimmed the blurb, and jumped into the audiobook. I was hooked straight away when I was listening to Chloe's chapters. I was struggling with Tori's and Grace's chapters and contemplated reading instead of listening. However, once I sped the book up and we got to the spa scene, I forgot my issue and was well and truly hooked.

So much is happening, in the UK and Greece! And then Uncle George and Aubrey came to the apartment, you just knew things would be intense. So many spider webs linking everyone—families you do not want to mess with. However, I didn't get a definitive ending!! I need more, I have questions. What I did get was the most EPIC epilogue ever! I loved it! I wasn't expecting it and I had to rewind it because I was sure I couldn't have heard that right. Pure gold.

This was great fun to read, Chloe, naive but on a mission, Tori on her world domination and with plans to link up with Grace! I need a sequel. Do these girls get what they most desire??

I loves.hps the book was written, with the characters talking to you directly, telling you what was going on and how we are all pretty much a sucker for a guy with nice eyes.

I thought it was cleverly done, the over arching story was quite sad, but will we ever know the truth?

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC

A fast paced and fun thriller. I loved how the book started rather normal as a family vacation but then layer after layer was peeled of a dysfunctional family. The murder mystery was engaging and the tension was high. I did not see the final twist and was really impressed by it! A fabulous thriller

Thank you for Netgalley and Boldwood Boooks for letting me read this one. Only finished a day late but maaaaaan that was a fun and twisty cozy thriller.
I loved the Women in this book and yeah in some situations they are unlikable and even annoying but then there are other situations when i am really rooting for them and i am invested.
This book was really easy to get through and pure entertainment. loved it!

The premiss of this book was so good - who wouldn't like to read a book about a wife who's been planning her husband's murder?! Initially I loved how the book was divided as well - separated by days. However... something didn't feel natural. Each day had too much information.

It started to feel forced, like an information overload that left you more confused than not. Like... what am I supposed to do with the knowledge that everyone is crazy? Should I still root for Chloe even though I'm not feeling anything towards her? No sympathy, empathy - not even anger. The characters needed more dept - and it's sad that I felt like that with so many chapters. Even with multiple POV's, I found it hard to feel anything for anyone. They're just... a bunch of loonies together.

I didn't hate it. I was just... bland. Nothing special.

As we get to know the main character, Chloe Cooper, through the book, we realise that she and her entire extended family aren't what they seem.
We do know right from the beginning that she wants to kill her husband, and I agreed with her more and more as we found out about her past.
When he is killed though, was it actually Chloe or does everyone have a reason to kill him?
I didn't see the twist at the end coming. Bravo!
What starts off as a light hearted story about an extended family holiday, turns into an interesting delve into family dynamics and the power of female friendships.
I'd love to be part of the new business formed at the end too.

This was my first Sarah Bonner book and I enjoyed it. How to Slay On Holiday has the same vibe as Dial A For Aunties or Finlay Donovan is Killing it.... but with drug lord families.
Chloe has a plan to take out a hit on her awful husband who did something unforgivable years ago. But first she plans a beautiful family trop to Greece to put on a show of being happily married. So when he dies at home the following week, nobody would suspect his loving wife. However he ends up dead in their bed in the vacation villa and Chloe wakes up covered in his bed and next to his body with no recollection of the previous night. Now everyone is a suspect n the body needs to be hidden, and the drug cartels are on the verge of war.
I liked the pacing of the book as well as the shifting narrators. The twist at the end was with the read. I am curious about what happens to the characters after they go home. This is great vacation reading if you are looking for a lighter thriller.

Chloe Cooper, nee Wilson, has organised a luxurious family holiday on a Greek island, bringing together her own family and that of her husband, Scott. She's going to show the world how great her 10 year marriage is going. Because it will be Scott's last holiday. Chloe has ordered a hitman to kill him once they get back.

Plans soon fall apart when Scott's model/influencer sister proves she's more than a dumb pretty face, and has cottoned on to what Chloe is planning. And is all for it, except she wants to see it happen.

Plans are thrown into chaos when, after a night out at a club with the girls, Chloe wakes up next to Scott's body.

With both families running their own rival crime syndicates back home, Scott's death has wide reaching ramifications. Who really did kill Scott?

I loved this fast paced thriller - it's a perfect sun-drenched read for on the beach in the sun or curled up under a blanket on the sofa.

This book was a perfect summer read, taking me to Mykonos and quickly delving into murder. A fun read, I disliked every character, and with enough happening to keep you guessing and wanting to get to the end. I didn't have to think too much and could just sit back and relax and be glad I'm not on a big family holiday!