Disclaimer: netgalley gifted me an advanced readers copy of this book and in exchange I'm leaving an honest review. All opinions are my own
I'm gonna be honest: this story would work better as a TV show or a movie instead of a book. There are a lot of POVs and it kind of takes away from the storytelling. I will say I was surprised at the reveal at the end, and this book did suck me in, but I'm also someone who reads quickly when I start books and I read most of it at night. This isn't to say it's bad, I usually enjoy multiple POVs--but there were too many. Multiple (3 or more for example) POVs work better in fantasy and it's kind of confusing when there's as many as there are.
Thank you to netgalley for the opportunity to read this book.

3.5 ⭐️’s
Ten years ago Meaghan was murdered, now her family have all received an invitation to a home on the Oregon Coast for one night. The invitation promises to answer all of their questions about Meaghan’s death. Reluctantly agreeing they all head to the coastal house in the midst of a terrible storm. Upon arrival they find the kitchen stocked and the table set, but there’s an extra place. Could it possibly be for Cam, Meaghan’s boyfriend? Cam was recently released from prison after being convicted of the murder, but does he know something more? After all he’s always professed his innocence. Cam does finally arrive, but not in the way they were expecting. He’s been injured when his truck hit a tree and he is in no shape to talk. Emotions are high and there are those that want Cam dead. Some that even want to help that process along. As the storm rages, secrets are exposed and this locked room story has more than one suspect. Thank you to Bantam and NetGalley for an ARC of this book.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of One Night by Georgina Cross!

17 year old Meghan was murdered 10 years and her ex-boyfriend Cal, who served the sentence for the murder, has just been released from prison. Meghan’s family have all been mysteriously invited to a secluded beach house for one night to find out what actually happened to Meghan 10 years ago. Despite the whole thing being shady as hell, they all end up going and getting trapped at the house during a horrendous storm. The story becomes a trapped door mystery with a rather large cast of characters all giving their viewpoints of current and former events surrounding the night and Meghan’s murder.

Despite none of the characters being entirely likable, a wholly implausible plot, and a slightly predictable ending, the book was still somewhat entertaining and the writing added to the thrill of the scene playing out in the house. I don’t believe I’ve ever said this before, but I think this book may actually be better as a movie as the story would play out better on screen than it does on the page (a lot of drawn out descriptions that would be better in a visual sense and a lot of jump scare moments that would be great on screen).

Overall, 3 stars for me.

One Night: a locked door mystery! They are one of my favorite kinds of stories. The oldest daughter of a family is beaten and then drowned when she was just 17. Her accused killer serves 10 years in jail for these crimes; but only some of the family feels like he was the one who did it. After the entire family is invited to a secluded cabin on the Oregon Coast, they think it must be Cal who is out of prison now.

Things take a turn when the power goes out and Uncle Geoff finds Cal in the storm. If he’s not the one who invited them here, who is? And should they help keep him alive? A few members of the family wish he would get the same thing that happened to their daughter.

The book has several points of view which I liked a lot. They each share their own memories and opinion of what happened to Meghan. The setting for the book is so creepy and the stormy weather only added to the tense situation. This is one you won’t be able to put down.

Thank you @suzyapprovedbooktours @georginacrossauthor and @penguinrandomhouse for my gifted ebook. One Night is out now!

Ten years ago, Meghan was killed by her boyfriend Cal. Now, Cal is out of prison. He has always stated that he didn't kill Meghan, though.

A mysterious invitation arrives to Meghan's family stating: "In one night, you'll find out what happened to Meg."
One night. That's all the time a family has to decide what to do with the man they believe murdered their daughter: Do they forgive him, or take justice into their own hands? A locked room mystery, an isolated house during a storm and grief-stricken parents who want answers about their daughter's death ten years earlier makes for an engaging read.

There’s a large cast of characters in this mystery - 6 POV’s in all. Most are unlikable and often unreliable, however, it's pretty fast-paced and it’s a page-turner.

This is a solid 3.5 which I have rounded too 4 stars.

Thanks to Netgalley ad the publishers for sending a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

ONE NIGHT by @georginacrossauthor is out today and if you like locked-room mystery and suspense thrillers then you HAVE to get this and you HAVE to read this!

A family is brought together in a cliff side home by a mysterious letter promising the truth about what happened the night their teen daughter/sister died. Once the family is gathered in the house, including the unconscious guy who went to prison for the murder, a terrible storm traps them inside the house, forcing them to confront of their past and what really happened.

This book was such a wild ride! 😮‍💨 I honestly didn’t want to stop reading it, I needed to know what happened. The chapters flew by and toward the end I was full of guesses! The characters were not likable at all, especially the mother. Sometimes I wished they’d communicate better or finish a darn thought before going to something else but I understand it added to the suspense. 😅😅

The dead teen, Meg, seemed more like a monster in the making the more I read so what happened to her seemed inevitable, as cruel as it may sound. Even though, in reality, she would have either grown out of that behavior or been humbled by adulthood - but I guess there was also the high chance she would have ended up a narcissistic adult 🙄.

I couldn’t stand the mother and her monomaniacal fixation on one person and her eagerness to kill said person. As if death was such an easy thing to come by. Her obsession over her eldest daughter made it quite understandable why her daughter ended up with the personality she had.

There’s so much more to be said so I’m glad I read this in a buddy read on IG! It was fun discussing it with a group of people. Perfect for a bookclub pick!

This was a locked-room type mystery and I was here for it! The setting had a creepiness to it that really set the vibe. There were multiple POV but it wasn’t hard to follow along. The only downside was the characters, they were very unlikable.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this Arc in exchange for an honest review!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
I loved this book! It kept me guessing the entire time! And I was right about nothing!
A family is invited to an isolated house by a cryptic invitation. They don’t understand why, all they know is that it’s related to their dead sister/ daughter. Once they all arrive, a terrible storm knocks out their electricity and it becomes clear that someone is out for revenge.

I would like to thank NetGalley and Bantam Books for providing me with an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. It’s available now in your local and online bookstores and libraries.

⭐️⭐️.5

Meghan’s family has been invited to a remote house on the Oregon coast for one night. The host has remained anonymous but has promised them details about Meghan’s death 10 years earlier. Most of the family assumes their host is Meghan’s high school boyfriend, Cal, who was recently released from prison after serving 10 years for her murder, but everyone present has a secret from the night of Meghan’s murder, and Cal has always maintained his innocence…

I really liked the beginning of this book, but then the plot just went off the rails. I’m trying not to analyze it too much because if I think about the plot holes, I’ll get fixated on them. Was I entertained? Yes. Was I also annoyed? Yes. And I guess I have been analyzing as I write this because I just took off another .5 star. 🫣 It could’ve been so good, but the characters kept doing things that didn’t make sense, and other actions weren’t explained. It was just kind of a predictable mess. I really wanted to like it, but it was only a little bit better than okay.

There is a tendency in thrillers to slowly dole out information in the book to build tension. Unfortunately, this comes at the expense of character development and causes the reader to not connect with the characters. Add in to that the constant back and forth between past and present and this book ended up being an uninteresting mess that I just couldn’t get invested in. I was so looking forward to this book as I have really enjoyed other books by this author but this one just wasn’t for me.

The premise of this book was so unique and interesting. The story was designed in a way that kept me guessing throughout the book. I was never sure who or what to trust. I couldn’t put this book down!

Thank you to the publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for a review.

Hmm, this book started off so well. I really loved the setup - a family is lured out to a cabin only to find a creepy dinner party displayed. Only, the creepy dinner party never happened; a storm pops up, knocks out the lights and we are presented with a generic locked room mystery instead. I didn't find much mystery here. It was quite obvious from the beginning who was behind everything. I found the 3 sisters to be so silly and annoying, that I kept equating them with the Chipettes - Brittany, Jeanette, and Eleanor. The ending was unsurprising. It's a shame because I really looked forward to reading this. 2 stars.

I knew it! I knew who was the killer and how everything went so out of control. But I didn't expect everything in between. There were so many red herrings that will make you scratch your head and think "maybe I'm not on the right track". Georgina Cross knows how to mess up with your brain, and I'm all about it :)

Eldest of the three sisters was murdered. Boyfriend was the main suspect. There wasn't much to discuss when the evidence and eye witness statements put him as the last person to see Meghan. He was sentenced. But now he was out. Every member of the family and the boyfriend got red envelopes asking them to meet at once a happy place for the family. They were told that they would learn about what actually happened to Meghan.

Family dynamics, relationship and connection between sisters, parents' levels of attention on each children drove the main storyline in this book. I don't know what I can say more without giving away any clues, but you should always be scared of the quiet one.

𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭
𝐁𝐲 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬
𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫: 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐦
𝐏𝐮𝐛 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝟖.𝟏.𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑


I wanted to read more locked-room mysteries, and 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 fulfilled that wish with its atmospheric setting and creepy vibes.

Ten years ago seventeen-year-old Meghan was found dead; her boyfriend Cal was arrested and sent to prison for her murder - but now he is released.

Meghan’s family receives invitations to gather at a secluded home on Oregon’s rugged coast. As they arrive, they are shocked to see that their absent host has prepared for their arrival - food, a table set for dinner, even some of Meghan’s things are here. Some are convinced it’s Cal, until they find him injured in his car.

Do they help Cal? Is he Meghan’s murderer or does he have answers as to who called them all together - who has them isolated and alone?

I had to know who did it, and I did have a gut feeling. I loved how you could feel the tension, not only from the fear of who might be watching them but from within the family dynamics as well. It made for a quick, eerie, and exciting read!


Thank you @suzyapprovedbooktours @penguinrandomhouse and @georginacrossauthor for a spot on tour and a gifted ebook.

Creepy and suspenseful. Family, secrets, a dark and stormy night…..
Many thanks to Random House and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

TITLE: One Night
AUTHOR: Georgina Cross
PUB DATE: 08.01.2023 @penguinrandomhouse

One night…

Meghan was murdered ten years ago and her boyfriend at the time - Cal, served time despite him claiming his innocence then, and is now released from prison. Each one of Meghan’s family receives an invitation to a secluded home in the Oregon Coast - a dinner table is set. Cal gets injured and was brought to the home - with half of the family eager to let him die, and the other half wants to save him to learn the truth.

I enjoyed the writing and the unexpected twists and turns this book took me, and I was definitely hooked from the premise. I enjoyed the short chapters which moved the story quickly as well as the multiple POVs and an atmospheric locked room mystery.

So this is my first time reading Georgina Cross and I can't wait to pick up more of her stuff and really get a feel for her writing.

Thriller lovers will want to pick this one up Locked room mystery, and the characters are sooooo easy to like...but can we trust them?

Picture this - beach house, takes place over ONE day and night but has tons of flashbacks to give you insight into that situation. I would almost think I had it figured out and then BOOM, nope. I was wrong.

When you read this, let me know what you think of it!

part of the blurb -
The anonymous letters arrive in the mail, one by one: To find out what really happened to Meghan, meet at this location. Don't tell anyone you're coming. In one night, you'll find out everything you need to know.

Ten years after her murder, the letters tell Meghan's family exactly when and where to meet: a cliffside home on the Oregon coast. But on the night they're promised answers, the convicted killer--her high school boyfriend, Cal, who spent only ten years in prison for murder--is found unconscious in his car, slammed into a light pole near the house where the family is sitting and waiting. Is he the one who invited them to gather?


Thanks SO much to NetGalley and Random House for providing this copy for me to read!

I read a lot of thrillers and the storylines will often leave my mind pretty quickly. This book was NOT like that. I finished this a month ago and still remember all of the details. It was twisty and wild, with a shock ending! If you enjoy a family drama mixed with murder, this book is for you!

This is the perfect gothic, tense locked room mystery that will leave you wanting more on every page!
The dark atmosphere was the perfect setting for the story plus a large group of unlikeable characters made for a fun drama filled read.
You’ll think you had it all figured it out 𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐋 that one final twist 🤯

Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and the author, for an ARC of this book, in exchange for an honest review.
The premise of the book drew me in but once I started reading it, I just couldn’t get into it at all.
I wish the author, publisher and all those promoting the book much success and connections with the right readers.