Three years ago a wild and raucous hen weekend ends in tragedy when bride to be Aoife is killed.  Dani is still unable to recollect the events leading up to her best friends death.  So three years on she gathers the hens to stay in the secluded villa again, seeking closure and hoping for her memories to return. 

The Villa by Jess Ryder is a pacey thriller that makes the perfect summer read. I loved the sunny Spanish setting which contrasted perfectly with the chilly and foreboding atmosphere inside the villa.  

The story is told from the POV of the four hens, with past and present timelines.   I loved the characters, they are flawed and mostly unlikeable but that made for a compelling read, full of lies, jealousy and betrayal.  There were some interesting twists and the ending was certainly unexpected. 

Thank you to Random House UK and Cornerstone for providing me with a digital copy to read and review