Thank you to Poison Pen Press and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for feedback. An interesting premise but the execution was lacking. The story follow the author's classic formula which is redundant and disappointing. While I kept reading to get closure with the story, I don't think this was a thrilling story. This is my least favorite in the author's backlist because the characters were lacking depth and the pacing was off. A quick read but I would skip this one.

her books are the perfect potato chip books like they're not good for you, fairly bland, but they're addicting and simple. This was one of the better ones I've read because I liked the tension between everyone, but she tried too hard to sway the perception of who the "bad guy" could be and I'm noticing they all have a similar backstory and she leaves a lot of details behind and left unexplained. And omg the repetition drives me crazy but it wasn't tooooo bad in this one. I was intrigued, I had hopes of it being something darker, but I was left shrugging going "yup"

One by One felt just like every other thriller I’ve read recently—predictable and full of clichés. The plot twists didn’t surprise me, and the characters lacked depth or originality. It followed the same formula as other Freida McFadden books, making it feel repetitive and uninspired. Overall, it was an okay read but didn’t offer anything new or memorable.

What a stupid twist that came out of nowhere
No.

The only good thing about this book is that it is a quick read and it grabs your attention, but I can’t forgive that twist.

Freida’s books are always binge worthy and this one was as well. A fast paced thriller about a group of people stranded on the side of the road. I didn’t expect the twist. Loved it!

I went on an absolute Freida tear and read every one of her books that I could find.

This book was no exception to the chokehold her stories always put me in. The anonymous POV was super interesting and I had the complete wrong character in mind for who it was. Props to Miss Freida for keeping me guessing the entire time.

This was a fast paced thrill ride with a great red herring and an ending that even I didn’t see coming.

I would also recommend the audiobook for this one because the narration added to the suspense even more.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Decent thriller. I wasn’t blown away by the big reveal, but I did love to slow reveals that happened throughout the book! My mouth definitely dropped a few times

Thank you to Poison Pen Press and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for feedback. How can you go wrong with a Freida McFadden book? But, she keeps the books coming with fresh ideas and twisty turns that you do not see coming.
Six friends go on their annual vacation to a remote inn. Each has their own agenda. Claire and Noah, a married couple, who are struggling and on the verge of divorce. Noah's best friend Jack and his wife Michelle, not a favorite of the ladies in the group. Claire's best friend Lindsay and her new boyfriend Warren; is Warren too good to be true?
One by One is a fast=paced thriller that keeps you guessing until the end. I always enjoy a McFadden book, this one is definitely one of my favorites.
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This was an okay thriller. I felt that a lot of it was redundant and that it did not quite grip me the same way other Freida McFadden books do. It fell under the 'revenge' trope and had the readers guessing who it was the entire time. I do feel like the ending was very quick and easy but did leave it open to the readers interpretation. Overall I give this book a 3 out of 5 stars.

Freida always writes a story that sucks me in from the get go. I didn’t trust a single one of the characters in this one. At one point or another I questioned each of them being the killer. And as they started to drop like flies, I needed to know who was the murderer, and why.

I’ll never turn down a good popcorn thriller. Even with unreliable characters.

Thank you NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for my copy of this book.

The fast-paced, twisty plot that keeps you guessing. A classic “stranded in the woods” setup with a modern psychological edge. The eerie, anonymous POV chapters that slowly reveal the killer’s identity. That said, It’s not her most shocking or polished work—possibly because it was one of her earlier novels. But, hey, it's better than most she comes out with.

Thank you NetGalley and Hollywood Upstairs Press for this Arc!

Good fun read, I couldn't put it down. Great plot, unexpected twist. Highly recommend. All books by Freida McFadden rock.

Are you sure this was actually Frieda McFadden bc this book was horrible. If this was the first book I read of hers I would be disappointed.

One by One by Freida McFadden is a fast-paced psychological thriller that keeps readers on edge with its claustrophobic setting and a string of chilling twists. The suspense builds steadily as secrets unravel among a group of stranded coworkers, leading to a shocking and satisfying conclusion.

This is a story about a couples vacation.., what could go wrong?

If you enjoy the author, you will probably enjoy this one. It hits the same notes all of her books seem to, and it’s a quick one sitting read. That being said, I enjoyed the setting! I love an isolated thriller with a man vs wild element, and it definitely added a layer to the narrative.

Thank you so much Poisoned Pen Press for the eARC

Another solid read by this author--even though all her books have the same formula it is still try to guess the twists along the way. Thank you @netgalley for the ARC and chance to review.

Thank you for the opportunity to read this book! At this time I will not be reading or reviewing. I will update if I do read in the future!

3,5 ⭐️ Not one of my author's favorites, but not the worst either!

I wasn't completely hooked throughout the story, but I was certainly surprised by the mix of plot twists at the end (as the author has made us used to) ✌🏼

I feel like Freida McFadden is the queen of creating bingeable books. I read this - and several other of her books - in one sitting.

The writing is fast-paced and engaging, with short chapters that keep the reader hooked. The alternating perspectives add depth to the story, allowing readers to see the events unfold from multiple viewpoints. The tension builds steadily as the group members become increasingly paranoid and distrustful of one another.

However, I found the character development a little bit on the weaker side. The characters are often described as one-dimensional, with motivations that feel underdeveloped. This one was not my favorite of hers.

Freida did it again. I had this one figured out. I knew exactly who it was. I knew exactly why.

No, again, I didn’t. All the way to the last chapter I was second guessing every assumption I thought I had.

This woman will never let me win the game of figuring it out.