Book of The Month discussion

Three tight-knit friends embark on an extravagant divorce trip to the Maldives where they can unwind and celebrate a new chapter in midlife—until they realize the resort of their dreams is harboring a killer.

Best friends Darcy, Camilla, and Kate escape for a post-divorce retreat in the Maldives, the perfect place to relax, reset, and embrace a fresh start in life. Darcy is learning how to be a free woman at forty-two. Camilla has found the perfect calling as a fitness and wellness influencer with a devoted following. And Kate is finally working on the book she was meant to write after years of telling other people’s stories.

Their dream getaway? The exclusive and isolated Sapphire Island Resort. With luxurious private villas, crystal-clear waters, and sun-drenched white sand beaches, relaxation is guaranteed. But this is no ordinary friendship, and they’re not the only guests on the island with secrets. Who left the body on the beach—and who’s next?

A propulsive and deliciously dark tale about female friendship, loyalty, and lies, Bad Tourists is a white-hot thriller from the first word to its mind-blowing finish.

11 chapters and I am hooked!

I love this one so far

Kate (view spoiler)[ so I definitely got confused and didn't realize she was the one left alive. I like that she's hesitant - I don't blame her. Her life has been tough. I can't imagine living through something like that and wondering why he didn't kill you.

it's freaky that she gets flowers every year too, on the date (hide spoiler)]

Darcy (view spoiler)[ I wonder who actually emailed her husband and why he called Camille.
I actually think SHE might be the one that was "saved" and might be who the killer talked about
just because the guy confessed doesn't mean that he killed everyone that night

could Elijah have been violent and an abusive boyfriend
and Darcy was there that night, just snuck in.

could that be why she forgot Elijah was her "first love" (hide spoiler)]

Camilla (view spoiler)[ I feel so bad for her. how awful to actually hear your friend attacked

I like how dramatic she is, too. being an influencer and a little "in your face" with Kate

the three of them are just so different (hide spoiler)]

really good so far!

Through Part 1

The Mystery (view spoiler)[ I will be so sad if it is Antoni. I think he's an obvious suspect. He cozied right up to all of them and now has suddenly vanished. He doesn't have to be hurt.

But I wonder how Rob ties in to all this. Is he related to Elijah?

and who is blackmailing/damaging Jacob?

There is definitely more going on and I don't think the girls are giving us all the info. I was a little worried, at first, about the P.I. but it looks like he might be reporting back to them soon? (hide spoiler)]

Kate (view spoiler)[ I was sad about her panic attack. she's really struggling. horrible that she's getting these flowers too
who does this? tortures someone for so long (hide spoiler)]

Darcy (view spoiler)[ she's definitely keeping secrets. I still think Elijah was violent. But has she hurt someone else. She seems to have a lot of rage (hide spoiler)]

Camilla (view spoiler)[ I'm not sure how all she plays into this. She seems to be genuinely sad about her brother
but otherwise, she doesn't add much (hide spoiler)]

Jade (view spoiler)[ ugh, I feel bad for her too. Interesting that Kate offered to save her. I hope she takes her up on that. Rob is bad news (hide spoiler)]

Through Chapter 43

The Mystery (view spoiler)[ the roses were still just gross. who would do such a thing?
and now I don't trust any of the women either. Who all knows what?

at least it seems like Darcy didn't do anything all those years ago.
but we still don't know who is messing with Jacob (hide spoiler)]

Kate (view spoiler)[ it's interesting, knowing she changed her name and cut off her family. but that she'd save Jade like that (hide spoiler)]

Darcy (view spoiler)[ wow, the secrets and lies she kept from them
but what did Charlie see? and why is he so nervous about the water? what did she do during their trip to help him with that play? (hide spoiler)]

Camilla (view spoiler)[ and where is Antonio? Could Rob have killed him? (hide spoiler)]

Jade (view spoiler)[ and does she have more secrets than she is telling us, the reader? Hmmm. . .she's in a tough spot. I hope she can get away from Rob either way (hide spoiler)]

Done

(view spoiler)[ I had been concerned about Darcy but I had no idea she was so cold hearted.

I felt so bad for Charlie, in the end.

I love that Kate started writing her own stuff and that Camilla and Kate stayed friends. (hide spoiler)]