My Review…
5 STARS
Cassie Bowden, a flight attendant/party girl who boasts of her partying ways and many one-night stands.
A hotel room in Dubai.
A murder.
A memorable night for Cassie OR NOT….. she doesn’t really remember much considering she was so drunk that she blacked out!
Told from Cassie and Miranda’s POV we get to hear their thought processes as they ponder the details involved in the night of the murder and what went wrong! The author’s skill in character building was perfect – creating unique characters with emotional depth. Each personality came alive giving me insight as I tried to predict their next moves. The author did an amazing job researching each aspect of the story making it both believable and authentic. The international setting was also exotic and enjoyable.
This novel is not fast-paced or edge of your seat, but chock full of mystery and intrigue with an intricate plot, boasting some HUGE surprises! Such a talented author , I will be reading more from him very soon! Highly recommend to fans of character driven mysteries with some unpredictable twists!
Book Description…
Cassandra Bowden is no stranger to hungover mornings. She’s a binge drinker, her job with the airline making it easy to find adventure, and the occasional blackouts seem to be inevitable. She lives with them, and the accompanying self-loathing. When she awakes in a Dubai hotel room, she tries to piece the previous night back together, already counting the minutes until she has to catch her crew shuttle to the airport. She quietly slides out of bed, careful not to aggravate her already pounding head, and looks at the man she spent the night with. She sees his dark hair. His utter stillness. And blood, a slick, still wet pool on the crisp white sheets. Afraid to call the police–she’s a single woman alone in a hotel room far from home–Cassie begins to lie. She lies as she joins the other flight attendants and pilots in the van. She lies on the way to Paris as she works the first class cabin. She lies to the FBI agents in New York who meet her at the gate. Soon it’s too late to come clean-or face the truth about what really happened back in Dubai. Could she have killed him? If not, who did?
Dressed To Read 
Sounds right up my alley so I’m adding it to the top of my TBR list.
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One of my favorite type of thrillers. Looking forward to your thoughts on it!
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I have a copy of this one and now I’m even more excited to read it. Glad to see how much you enjoyed it!
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I just kept wanting to read it after I started Brandie! Can’t wait to hear what you think.
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Loved it Brandie! Looking forward to your thoughts on it!
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I really enjoyed it! It was mysterious and glamorous and very engaging. Glad you like it too.
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I just loved it too! Mysterious and glamorous…that is a Perfect description!
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Great review! This definitely sounds like a thriller I would enjoy as well.
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I think you would enjoy it Yvo!
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Excellent review, Holly! I have this one to read too, and I’m excited to read it, especially now 🙂 I’ll be waiting closer to publication though since I have so many ARCs to read for Jan, lol!
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I’ll be looking forward to your review Stephanie! I think you’ll enjoy it!
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Thanks! I hope so. It sounds great!
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This sounds so awesome! I don’t read too many mysteries but I’d be willing to try this one. I love being surprised by shocking discoveries and unexpected twists 🙂 And the premise looks perfect!
Great review, Holly ❤
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This would be an excellent choice! Look forward to your thoughts if you do get to it!
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I’ve read a couple books by this author and while I like his writing, I wasn’t a huge fan of those books. This one does look good, though. I might have to give it a try!
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This was my first by him, but I was so impressed I bought two this week! (I Know). Not sure which ones you read, but this one is twisty and I do think you’d like it!
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I read The Secrets of Eden (or something like that) and The Guest Room. I did like Secrets of Eden, even though I had my issues, but I really did not care for The Guest Room (though, the writing was still good). Which ones did you buy?
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I ordered The Guest Room ..the blurb sounded good..and Sandcastles. His writing was brilliant in Flight Attendant.
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Thank you Angie!
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Hello There! I just wanted to let you know that I have tagged you to do The TBR Tag! I look forward to reading your answers to the questions! Be sure to let me know when you’ve done the Tag so that I can check out your answers! https://maniacalbookunicorn.wordpress.com/2017/12/28/tbr-tag/
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I started reading this one and put it down after getting distracted by another book. I will have to pick up where I left off. Glad you enjoyed it!
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Great review Holly. I am intrigued by the premise already wondering what I would have done if I was Cassie. I really like the sound of this one so I have added it to my wishlist.
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Nice review. If interested her is mine: https://books6259.wordpress.com/2017/10/15/the-flight-attendant-by-chris-bohjalian/
Also, again if interested, if you reach out to Chris he will respond.
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He graciously did! Amazing author!
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Yes he is!
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I love Chris Bohjalian and I’m really looking forward to reading it when it comes out in March.
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Oh, I do hope you enjoy it as much as I did! It was very suspenseful and his writing was perfection. Thanks Luccia!
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I’m really looking forward to this one. I have read a few by this author before and really like his style .
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He is amazing!!
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