Holy shit what a book!

I did not formulate any theories. I went into it blind and the twists and turns were gripping and unexpected.

One of the best mystery books I've read this years.

Definitely recommend especially if you love a more adult version of Five Survive.

I thought this was an ok thriller, it certainly had many moments that kept me guessing but it also had a lot of parts that were just too unrealistic for me to cope with.
With a thriller that’s not normally a problem for me but I guess I just don’t like the writing style, and the pacing varied wildly leaving me at times bored and at other times wondering what just happened.
I always find Freida McFaddens characters to be grating and unrealistic I think that’s my biggest annoyance here.
It’s ultimately an ok thriller but nothing genre defining, it would be fine for anyone who wants a quick none taxing read.

Thank you Poison Pen Press and NetGalley for this ARC! McFadden does it again with this thriller! Three couples venture off together for a getaway. While traveling their van breaks down and of course what was supposed to be a nice vacay turns into the week from hell when one by one they start to go missing. This book is most definitely a page turner with twists and turns throughout. It has you on edge the entire book.

This is marketed as a thriller, but, for me it's an OK drama. A group of friends are headed to a holiday at a luxury retreat. Then the lead character's minivan breaks down in the woods and, as they walk to the hotel and subsequently get lost, one by one, they are killed.

The issue for me was the characters and the repetitive nature of the writing. We are told over and over that Claire (the main character) is unhappy in her marriage and ad nauseam about how good looking Warner (another character) is.

It's an easy read if you want an escapist tale.

Thanks to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the opportunity to preview.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The grit and suspense, despair and fear of being lost in the middle of nowhere, and not knowing who you can really trust. I love Freida's work, and devoured this title within 4 hours. I love that even when we think we have it all figured out in the Epilogue, there's still that hint of "no you don't" that keeps us wondering. I have yet to find one of her works to be boring or bland, and look forward to more! The only confusion I have, is that while I love to promote new and upcoming titles, there is an air of confusion surrounding whether this was truly an ARC or not. A few of my reading group members have found that they have had access to this book since 2021, whereas a printed release date is set for April 2nd. All in all, Loved this experience! Freida can take me on a journey anytime!

I devour everything this woman writes! The twists, turns, second guessing, and almost always getting it wrong, it's always such a fast paced edge of my seat ride!

Loved this book!! Loved the characters, love mystery. Very fast paced, easy read. I devoured it! Thank you NetGalley for the chance to read this great book!!

I have mixed feelings on this one. I liked the whodunnit aspect and how the author kept me guessing until the very end. My first guess was actually the correct guess but the author added several 'hmmm' moments to keep me second guessing myself. It is hard to review this one without spoiling anything so I will keep my thoughts short. Overall, it was a fun story but not exactly thrilling. The pacing was all over the place, lots of slow moments. The writing was extremely basic to the point where this felt like it could have been a debut. There was a lot of repetition and too many parts that felt unnecessarily wordy. The story was obviously unrealistic, but I didn't care about that because with a plot like this I was looking for over the top. I would still recommend this one because it is short, I read it in two days. While I have several issues with it, I did still enjoy it for the most part. Just don't go into this one expecting a suspenseful story, definitely lower your expectations and you will enjoy it for what it is.

What a read! Frieda McFadden does it again. This book was easy to connect to the main characters, many twists and turns with the final plot twist leaving you with a whaaaaat! Moment.

Claire and her husband, Noah set off with 2 other couples on a week long vacation. Where everything goes wrong, so so wrong. Secrets are revealed, people are dead and no one knows if they will make it back home.

This book was a well paced, easy read, that is captivating. This led me to reading it in a day! I am amazed that Frieda 's books are all so different yet just as captivating. This keeps me coming back to Frieda. You will never go wrong picking up a Frieda McFadden book!

Thank you to Frieda McFadden, Posioned Pen publishing and NetGalley for the ARC.

I loved every second of this book. I never knew who to trust or who was betraying everyone. It kept me second guessing everything up until the end. The plot twist was amazing and I would have NEVER guessed it! I highly recommend reading this book if you haven’t already!

One by One by Freida McFadden. Fast-paced, suspenseful thriller filled with murder, mystery, infidelity, and unexpected twists. Suspicions were constant and tensions high throughout the story. The insightful backstory as told by Anyomous (whose identity was a jaw dropping surprise) lead to perfectly shocking ending. Entertaining and gripping read.

Thank you to NetGalley, Poisoned Press and Freida McFadden for opportunity to preview the book.

"One by One" by Freida McFadden is set in a remote wooded area, where friends find themselves stranded, disappearing one by one under mysterious circumstances.

The story is told from two perspectives. Claire, a loving mother of two in a failing marriage, and an “anonymous” person’s flashbacks of a childhood with an abusive mother. I figured out early on who the anonymous person was, so that wasn’t a surprise.

The book description says, “As Claire’s dream vacation descends into a nightmare, something becomes clear: only one of them will return home alive.” That is confusing because it certainly isn’t what happens.

The book lacks depth and complexity, but it is entertaining for a quick (one-day) read!

My thanks to Poisoned Pen Press and NetGalley for this ARC.
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Claire and Noah plan a get away with their friends. Their marriage is a mess and Claire believes this trip will be their last. Lindsey, Claire’s best friend, brings her new boyfriend Warner. Jack, Noah’s best friend, has his wife Michelle. On the way to the secluded inn their car breaks down. They decide to walk the 2 miles left to the inn, but end up getting lost in the woods. One by one the members of their group begin to disappear.

What i liked: I did not guess the twist at the end. Frieda does a great job at wrapping everything up at the end. She always has my jaw on the floor. I had such a great time trying to guess who was “Anonymous” throughout the book. I was suspicious of everyone.

What I disliked: The chapters were not the short fast paced flow that I’ve come to expect from Frieda McFadden books. Claires inner dialogue was a little immature and lacked depth that would’ve made her character more likable. I didn’t really care about the characters that died or went missing.

One by One by Freida McFadden is thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. The story follows Claire Matchett and her friends as they go on a hiking trip in the woods, hoping for a relaxing break from their hectic lives. However, when their van breaks down and they are forced to continue on foot, they soon realize they are not alone in the forest. As members of their group start to disappear one by one, Claire and the others are left wondering who is after them. The author builds tension and suspense, keeping readers guessing until the very end. The characters are well developed, and their struggles and fears feel real.

I didn't have high expectations for this one. Retelling of And Then There Were None. Hooking start, kept reading from the first line to the last line. The twists weren't as good as the usual Freida's. Still difficult to predict which one of the dead people would be it. The betrayal story and the flashback with Anonymous were still worth reading. Would recommend to a mystery and thriller audience. Overall entertaining read. Not one of my favorites by Freida but still does the job.

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I love Freida’s books. But this one wasn’t one of my favourites. I enjoyed the story line of the anonymous person. The 6 friends who go off on a trip together starts out really good. But it slowly gets weird. I’m glad I read it tho. It’s got a great twist that Freida usually gives you. It’s worth the read if you’re a fan of hers. But definitely not one to start off with.
Thank you NetGalley for the advance copy

Hello. This read is amazing. The ending is executed perfectly. The character dynamic is perfect; especially between Claire and Noah. I like how the character dynamics shift throughout the book. The story shifts between Claire's point of view and anonymous. Towards the end of the story, anonymous is revealed and it was not who I was expecting. All I can tell you, I was insistent it was Jack.

Even though it is not a mystery novel, I enjoyed how anonymous adds a little mystery to the unseasy feelings you get throughout the book. Claire hears animal sounds and everyone brushes it off. Is it real or imagined? Frieda McFadden has a way with words. I feel transported into the story and can feel every feeling the characters feel. One complaint I have is the use of cuss words. Personally, I find it distracting in a book but the book is so unputdownable.

This is a must read.

Loved this fast paced book!I I read it in one day! Another great book of Freida McFadden's! Kept me guessing til the end! I am looking forward to my next McFadden book! I recommend!

I love any and everything that Frieda McFadden comes out with. Every single book is so fast paced in my opinion and the twists and turns leave you hanging every time!

3 ⭐️ One by One is probably my least favorite Freida McFadden book I’ve read so far, but of course I still binged the entire book in one day and still found myself surprised by some of the twists in the story, so naturally it was still an enjoyable thriller and a great quick read.

Thank you to NetGalley, Freida McFadden, and Poisoned Pen Press for the free copy in exchange for an honest review!