This was a very quick read. It was an interesting premise that kept me engaged. It was a great popcorn read! Loved it!

3.5 stars! as an avid freida reader this book was very intriguing but was definitely not one of my favorites. the twist was a little bit too predictable and claire (the main character) got on my nerves from time to time, but it was still a great read.

thank you netgalley for providing me with an arc in exchange for an honest review.

This was my second Freida McFadden book and I enjoyed it, Defiantly need to read more!

One by one they will get what they deserve..

This was a fast paced and twisty thriller. This is a duel POV from one of the six characters, Claire and an annoyomous character out of the six. You are unsure who it is and leaves you guessing throughout to be revealed at the end. I have to be honest I kinda did guess the twist and who the anonymous voice was but I still enjoyed it - Think this just means I watch far to many thrillers 🫣🤣
Was this story unrealistic? yes it was, but was it fun and an easy read? yes 🙌🏼

Both One by One and The Boyfriend are two thrillers I couldn't put down and read quite quickly, so I'm looking forward to what Frieda book I choose next.


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Wow! Not surprising but Freida does it again with having me think I know what the plot twist is going to be, but being absolutely wrong. One by One had me hooked from being to end & the epilogue, as always, left me with my jaw on the floor. Incredible!

Thank you Net Galley & Poisoned Pen Press for my copy of One by One in exchange for an honest review.

3.5⭐️

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the copy in return for an honest review!👏🏼

Read if you like:
- Popcorn thrillers
- Short chapters
- Unreliable Narrators
- Secluded Locations

What a cat and mouse thriller this was! This was actually enjoyable and not like other Freida books (don't hate, it's my opinion). The writing was better! I liked the creepy, secluded location and the unreliable narrators. I did want more detail?? I feel like this was short in some parts and it felt flat. Some of the things these characters did were just unrealistic, unlikeable, and dumb. Ive noticed that this is a common theme in these authors books so I just decided to ignore that part lol If you can get past that and enjoy a quick popcorn thriller: check out!

I found One by One very suspenseful and easy to follow, even with many characters and surprises. The setting felt very intense — being stuck in a snowy cabin with no escape and people disappearing one by one was scary and exciting. I kept wanting to know what happens next.

Some parts were really shocking in a good way, but I have to be honest — the big twist didn’t work for me. It felt a little too much, like it didn’t fit the rest of the story. I was hoping for something different, maybe more realistic. Still, I appreciate the fast pace and the tension. This book kept me reading, even late at night.

"One by one, they will get what they deserve..."
One by One is an easy and fun thriller that will have you turning pages until the very end. The author did a great job writing this one and all of the characters were good in it. This will keep you guessing until the very end. I liked the setting of this book a lot which took place in the woods. Overall, this is one that I highly enjoyed reading and would recommend to any reader who loves thrillers. Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for this read in exchange of my honest review of One by One by Freida McFadden.

Actual Rating: 3.5⭐

One by One is a gripping psychological thriller with a straightforward storyline that kept me on the edge of my seat right from the beginning!

The narrative is presented through dual POV—Claire, the main character, and the killer.
The addition of the killer's perspective is a great touch, adding a layer of intrigue as I tried to uncover the killer’s identity and motives behind the murders.

While I didn't find the characters particularly likable, I was captivated by their fates as disaster unfolded. Each character harbors secrets and hidden motives, creating an engaging challenge in determining the culprit.

Overall, this is an enjoyable and fast-paced psychological thriller, filled with shocking and unexpected twists near the end.
Recommended for readers who are drawn to unraveling secrets in survival scenarios and love stories packed with surprising turns!

⚠️ 𝐓𝐖: murder, blood, death, infidelity, gun violence, toxic relationship, brief mention of animal death, child abuse, bullying, suicide, body shaming

"One by One" by Freida McFadden is a psychological thriller that follows three couples—Claire and Noah, Jack and Michelle, and Lindsay and Warner—on a week-long retreat to a remote inn. Their journey becomes dangerous when their minivan breaks down on a remote dirt road, leaving them to hike through thick forest without cell service. As the group gets more and more lost, mysteriously disappearing members start to show up, setting off a tense fight for survival.

The story jumps back and forth between Claire's point of view and that of a character whose identity is kept secret until the very end. This structure adds layers of suspense and mystery, making it hard for readers to guess what each character is really like. Overall, "One by One" is a thrilling story that has both psychological tension and survival elements. I was hooked by the plot twists and they kept me wanting more.

Freida never fails to write amazing books and this one is no different! The plot draws you in and suddenly you’re flipping through the pages so quickly. The plot twists are always what has me coming back for more! What a fast-paced and wild adventure!

I love anything Freida McFadden! This was another great book from her and I look forward to reading more by this author in the future.

Fast read which I really enjoyed reading.
Second book I read from this author and definitely not the last.

A group of friends decide to go on a weekend in a remote area in the forest.
It sounds like a great plan, except when their car broke down and they are left stranded in the middle of nowhere. All the secrets are coming out, creating tensions, and one by one, friends start to disappear.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
#netgalley

ahhh who doesnt like Freida’s book?? i read this in one sitting!! always sitting on the edge of my seat while reading her books

One by One by Freida McFadden  is a psychological thriller about a group of friends lost in the woods.

First, let me thank NetGalley, the publisher Poisoned Pen Press and of course the author, for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

 

My Synopsis:    (No major reveals, but if concerned, skip to My Opinions):
Claire Matchett hopes this hiking trip will be a chance to relax.  It will be a good break from work as a special-eds teacher, a break from her own kids, and maybe a break to reflect on her own marriage, and whether she wants to stay with Noah.  A week-long stay in a luxurious hotel in the woods sounds like just what she needs.

So Claire and Noah, her best friend Lindsay and new boyfriend Warren, Noah's best friend Jack and wife Michelle, all head for their week-long trip.  But no one is as they seem.  They are all keeping secrets, and some of them are deadly.

When the van breaks down on a dirt road, the six try to follow the map, using a compass as a backup, but they become hopelessly lost in the woods.  One by one, they disappear.  




My Opinions:
The writing for this book was really good, and the author created a very suspenseful, atmospheric tale.  Very taut, very creepy.

The story is told from Claire's perspective, with occasional chapters from "Anonymous" (ie the killer).

If only I had liked at least one of  the characters.  Although none of them were likeable, and all had secrets, some of those secrets ended up being quite innocuous.  On the other hand, I trusted no one, which was why the book was so good.  I honestly did not identify the perpetrator....and that is just a wonderful feeling.  I love to be surprised by the twists.  The ending was also a twist!

Overall, this was a really entertaining, fast read, that kept me turning the pages.

Another good book. I was glad to be able to access it without having to put in a request. Keep sending out emails to all users! It is the best way to get us to read the book

Freida McFadden is the queen of quick fun thrillers. While this one wasn't my favorite by her, it still kept me constantly wanting to know what happened next and how would it end.

I’ve so far enjoyed every Freida McFadden book I’ve read and this one was of course a fun ride. Her writing pulls you in and make you want to read it all in one sitting. I often loose sleep if I’m reading one of her books

Thank you NetGalley for the copy of One by One! It was definitely a thriller that kept me on my toes! Just when I thought I had it figured out Freida threw in a curve ball! I will always pick up a book by Freida because I find them to be quick, easy & entertaining reads.

Claire thought she was getting a vacation from work and her kids. Claire also thought she would have alone time with her husband to work on their marriage. Claire’s marriage has hit a rough patch. While traveling to their hotel with their friends, their vehicle breaks down. They have no cell phone reception and the friends decide to walk the rest of the way to the hotel. Hiking to the hotel, Claire, her husband, and her friends get turned around in the woods. One by one, her friends start disappearing from the group. Is something or someone hunting them?
I enjoyed the book. It kept me interested because I wanted to know what was happening to the characters and who was the killer. I did guess who the killer was before the ending.

I want to start this review by saying I am *not* a housemaid bandwagoner. I read it, I liked it, I didn’t love it, and I was over it quick.
BUT I’ve now read two books by Freida that aren’t housemaid associated, and I really liked them both!
One by one was extremely fast paced, and easy to fly through. It was your run of the mill suspense, with a really good twist! It is definitely a good pallet cleanser if you’re looking for a quick thrill!