This is definitely my kind of read. I loved the multiple points of view, the remote outdoor setting with just the right amount of atmospheric foreboding that you know something is going to go wrong. The friendship dynamic was really interesting and there’s enough secrets and twists to keep you turning the pages. Can’t wait to read more from this author!

The characters and the writing style is what made this an enjoyable book. The characters were compelling and the scenic descriptions were great! It defiantly kept me wanting to read!

The Hike by Lucy Clarke was just what I was looking for.
My first time reading Clarkes work and I loved it.
A gripping book of suspense that had me gripping my Kindle.
The characters were relateable and I was immediately invested in them.
I was immediately drawn in by the characters in the setting.
The plot had some twists and turns that made the book exciting to read.
A great mix of escapist vacation read and mystery, that'll keep you turning the pages late into the night.

"I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."

Thank You NetGalley and G.P. Putnam's Sons for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

3.5 stars!

Four friends set out on their yearly friend trip to hike a mountain in Norway.. some are not happy with the decision of where they are going but all still go anyways. Along with their hiking gear, they all bring their own secrets/extra baggage. Tension builds as they hike the trail leading to the mountain and run into some unexpected guests along the way. The discover some shocking things along the way, about themselves and the Svelle Trail's history.

I really enjoyed this one! It was a quick paced, easy read that keeps you interested and wanting to know what was going to happen next. Thrilling with a hint of mystery and a lot of plot twists along the way.

Thank you NetGalley and Putnam Books for the ARC of The Hike!

Four friends who vacation together often are off to Norway for a hiking adventure. A little unrealistic that they would willing go on what appears to be a difficult hike when some of the group has never been hiking before.

I enjoyed the different dynamics to their friendship. I like how they were all willing to do a lot to help each other out. There was some discord and hurt feeling amongst members of the group too. There are, of course, secrets as well.

The short chapters kept me engaged and wanting to read more chapters. I liked the portrayal of the characters even though I often didn't like their choices.

The ending left me with mixed feelings. I didn't exactly like it but understood why it had to happen that way.

Thanks to netgalley and G.P. Putnam's Sons for the arc.

I would give this a 4.5 star rating! Very close to that 5 stars. Very fast paced and hard to put down! Sounds like a groups of friends taking a great hiking trip! What could go wrong? Secrets emerge and some could
Be deadly!

This is the first book I've read by Lucy Clarke, but I really enjoyed it. The story alternates between Liz, Helena, Maggie, and Joni's point-of-view. This group of friends frequently get together for vacations and this time, Liz has chosen a four-day hiking and camping trip in the mountains of Norway. Some of the women have reservations about the strenuous hike that is planned, but agree to go forward with it anyway. 

When weather conditions change, the women soon find themselves in serious danger. If that isn't enough, right before setting off on their hike, Maggie learns that a woman she resembles disappeared while hiking in the same area the year before, so the women may be dealing with a human predator as well as the elements. Each of the women are facing issues in their lives and keeping secrets, but some were easier for me to connect with than others. Not everything is as it seems in this suspenseful story. However, the vivid descriptions of the Norwegian setting and the dangerous outdoor elements the women are facing elevate this book into a thrilling novel of survival.

I received an advance copy of this ebook from NetGalley and Putnam Books at no cost, but my review is voluntary and unbiased.

This book was not what I expected but I still read it in a day lol.

It’s not a true locked room mystery as they are on a public hiking path with lots of supporting characters, but the creepy atmosphere of the mountain and the events that they stumble across along their hike, makes a super engaging mystery! I really enjoyed the first half of the story but I wasn’t really a fan of the external conflict that arose in the second half. I think I would have liked it better if the only suspects were the four main characters.

Things to look forward to:
-beautiful Norwegian scenery descriptions
-four friends with secrets
-many suspects
-creepy mountain vibes

I definitely recommend this book if you’re looking for a quick read with multiple suspects!

Lucy Clarke did not disappoint, yet again! I love Lucy's writing style, the way she starts off slower and then amps it up, that's always a ride I'm willing to go on with her! Although the first bit is slower, it's filled with details and descriptions that really set the mood.

This was a 3.5er for me. Really loved the short chapters, it really kept the book moving. The 4 POVs between the friends helped you get to know them all on personal levels. Did I find it believable that these 4 women were going to take on this relatively difficult hike with virtually zero training or experience? I did not. I also found Liz annoying and incredibly selfish- she constantly put her friends in danger to get what she wanted. Having said that- the other 3 friends were constantly showing up for each other, so they kind of made up for Liz being a boob. Enjoyable and quick read.


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3.75 stars! The Norway hiking setting was extremely atmospheric and each character’s POV was fairly unique and and engaging. I read this in a day because I had to find out what happened! I love a thriller that has a lot of character detail and development, this book touched on friendship, loyalty, motherhood, marriage.

The ending wrapped too quickly for me and I wish there had been more details before it jumped forward — I have questions!

Yawn! That is what happens when you can't put a book down and read it late into the night. "The Hike" is a gripping thriller, once it gets going. Liz, Maggie, Joni and Helena have been friends since childhood and they still get together once a year for a vacation. This year, Liz decided the four should go hiking in the mountains of northern Norway. Readers know from the prologue that there is a body on the mountain, but we don't learn whose body until the end. The book is told through the women's POV, and I thought the character development was sound. Readers meet organized, driven doctor Liz, single mother Maggie, career-focused Helena and rock star Joni. Each character is deeply flawed more than unlikeable. The early chapters are focused on character introduction, but the plot starts moving once the plot moves to Norway. The setting is atmospheric and provides a brooding and sinister element to the plot. This was so close to a 5-star book. I highly recommend if you like thrillers.

Final Rating: 3.5

This was good! It wasn't anything groundbreaking or crazy, but it was pretty entertaining. I loved the atmosphere and in general, thrillers where a group of people are isolated, especially in the wilderness is definitely my thing. I was definitely invested in the characters from the beginning and knowing that something was going to happen to at least one of them definitely added to the tension.

When things started to go down hill for me is when the end reveal started to happen. The book definitely took a turn that I wasn't expecting and didn't necessarily like. With the synopsis mentioning a murder, I definitely was expecting something totally different than what actually happened. It really felt a bit unrealistic, especially with the big reveals at the end. Drugs and drug usage played a large role in this book and I wasn't expecting that, as it wasn't mentioned anywhere in the synopsis so if that isn't your thing I would maybe skip this one.

I enjoyed this read! I was a big fan of the dynamic between the four friends, and while the twist towards the end did shock me, it felt a little unnecessary. The story of the women was more than enough for me.

That being said, I loved the writing style and will definitely be reading more from Clarke in the future!

A great mystery, while predictable in many places, comes with a surprise ending!

I really enjoyed this book and thought the author captured the relationship between the four friends perfectly. There are always arguments when traveling as a group, especially when you're so comfortable around one another, and this was done super well in the book. I definitely chuckled a few times during some of their pov's. Especially because each woman gets their own pov and you can tell so much about their personality during it.

Highly recommend this one to anyone who wants an easy and quick mystery/thriller!

Dear friends: please don’t ever invite me on an extreme hiking and camping trip. I’m not coming. Nooope. You truly couldn’t pay me😂

Since I can’t understand why anyone would willingly take on such a dangerous and grueling adventure (let alone 4 non-hikers for their “annual girls trip”…), I had to employ some extreme suspension of belief right off the bat for this one. But, if you can get past all that… 😂 I did enjoy this book for the most part!

I blew through it in less than 2 days (short chapters 🫶🏼🫶🏼), which counts for something. It had the creepy/eerie factor, good suspense, an atmospheric setting, and strong female protagonists. I’m just not totally in love with the way things unraveled in the end - and I can’t say much more without spoiling! I guess you’ll just have to read it 😜 it’s out today!

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🍿 Popcorn Thrillers
🇳🇴 Norway
🏔️ Descriptive scenery
💪🏼 Survivalist shit
🔥 Slow burn mystery
👀 Multiple POV

I loved this book! This is my first book by Lucy Clarke and I will definitely be seeking out other books by her. So much action that I couldn't put the book down. Great connection with the characters and nature. You get the full story and are not left wondering how things turned out for the characters. I will be recommending this book to my friends! Thank you NetGalley and Putnam Books for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This wasn’t a survival thriller like it sounded like. It was kind of slow and the characters were just annoying, I ended up DNFing this one .

Thank you to Lucy Clarke, Penguin, and NetGalley for an eARC of THE HIKE in exchange for an honest review.

I loved the atmospheric writing. I’ve been on many camping and hiking trips, and Lucy Clarke nailed it: dense forestry, rocky terrain, and the eerie silence of being far removed from civilization. Also can’t forget the grueling weight of your pack, the blisters, being way too tired to set up your tent, and how blissfully amazing dehydrated food tastes after a long day.

The characters were also all individually developed and had satisfying arcs, especially Helena. Their friendship felt real. Despite getting in tiffs due to exhaustion and stress, they all still love each other deeply and I thought that was wonderful and affirming. That being said, the plot didn’t move extremely quickly until the end, but I liked the attention to the characters, so the slow burn didn’t bother me.

I also didn’t expect the book to have a drug plot but oh well, lol. It gave me pause but wasn’t a deal-breaker.

Overall, would recommend!

Four friends hike in Norway, which none of them are fully prepared.
One woman dies and I kept wondering which one would it be while reading. My guesses swung wildly back and forth and in the end, the one I thought would end up dead, was the one.
It’s a quick read about friendships, expectations, secrets, and moving on.