The Honeymoon by Jane E. James

The Honeymoon – Jane E. James

Three newlywed couples arrive on Bali’s Honeymoon Island expecting two weeks of bliss.

Some of them will die.

White beaches, endless cocktails . . . and murder.

Which of the couples will make it off the island alive?

‘Nathan hired me as his children’s nanny. Now I’m the third Mrs Price. Nathan collects wives like he collects designer suits . . . and tires of them just as quickly. Whatever happens, he must never find out my secret.’

‘My handsome new husband worships the ground I walk on. He’s accepted my past. But no one else on the island can know what I used to do for a living.’

‘I love our son — but I wish we hadn’t brought him on our honeymoon. His tantrums are ruining everything. What my husband doesn’t know is that I’ve been here before . . .’

Welcome to Honeymoon Island. Where secrets come to die . . .

Review

I absolutely devoured this book—it was such a page-turner that I finished it in less than a day! The pacing was great, fast and engaging. I loved how easy it was to dive into the story and follow everything happening. The author did an incredible job of answering all of our questions, but they did so without spoon-feeding us, which made the experience so much more satisfying. You know that perfect balance where everything falls into place naturally? That’s exactly it.

Unlike other books with a grand casts of characters, The Honeymoon is exceptionally easy to follow. At first, I was a little hesitant to dive into this book because I had just recently finished another book and wasn’t sure I was ready to handle a new story with so many characters.
I mean, there are three couples (so a total of six main characters) plus a handful of side characters. I thought I’d feel overwhelmed trying to keep track of everyone, but this wasn’t the case at all! The story’s structure and the way the characters are written made everything crystal clear.

The chapters are told from three points of view—Timothy’s, Samantha’s, and Angelika’s—and each character has such a distinct voice. The transitions between perspectives were smooth, and it never felt confusing or chaotic.

What I loved most was how accessible and enjoyable this book was. Even though it dealt with multiple perspectives and relationships, it never felt heavy or complicated. Every twist and turn kept me invested, and the pacing ensured that there wasn’t a single dull moment. If you’re looking for a story that hooks you from start to finish and doesn’t let go, The Honeymoon is a must-read. Trust me, you won’t want to put it down!