4.25 ✨

Wow, this was so good! I really enjoyed this. I loved the setting! Any book that is set in the woods and something is killing them off? Sign me up!!! I also did not expect that twist! My jaw literally dropped!

I personally am not a fan of cheating in books and when we found that Claire was cheating early on in the book, that really made me dislike her.

This was probably one of my faves of hers!!

Ok Freida.. I love your attempt at an homage to Agatha Christie, but stop.

If you suspend reality This book was pretty good. I rolled my eyes a few times, but enjoyed the read.

The "twist" is good but kind of predictable.

Thank you netgalley for thus ARC in exchange for an honest review

Thank you netgalley for the opportunity to read this book!
I have started reading freida mcfadden backlist and while i have loved a lot of her book, i think some books just come off a bit rushed, unlike able characters and sometimes even repetitive/redundant, and sadly that was what this book was for me. This books start was six friends, three married couples, who get lost in the woods and it goes down hill from there. I think this storyline was drawn out and i didn’t like Claire, she came off whiny. I started to get slightly annoyed with how many times i felt things were being repeated. There also was a few things i questioned that i thought made no sense at all. The only thing that WAS enjoyable was who was anonymous, i didn’t even have an inkling. I do think this was a fast read, or a good pallet cleanser.

Thank you NetGalley for this book! Freida McFadden is one of my favorite authors. I found the story very fast paced and couldn’t put it down. I wasn’t a fan of the plot twist. Definitely not one of my favorite McFadden books. I found it ridiculous what the best friend did and that’s when Freida lost me in this book.

Another phenomenal thriller by Freida McFadden! You're kept on your toes as you weave through a heart-pounding, unpredictable journey with a group of friends with twists that leave you stunned and will make you question your own friends. Surely to be a binge-read in a single sitting, 'One by One' is an exciting and haunting tale worth reading!

A lot of Frieda McFadden’s books are hit or miss with me. This was the first book I’ve ever read by her and it was such a miss for me. I usually love an Agatha Christie inspired novel where the characters are being killed ~one by one~ but the story itself was boring for the most part and the ending was too wild. Typically, I’m able to suspend disbelief when it comes to thrillers but this was asking for too much.

ah yes another take off of agatha christie’s AND THEN THERE WERE NONE! 🧐 theoretically, I should be sick of this trope, but there’s something about the heart-pounding adventure thriller that always gets me…

freida is the queen of psycho thrillers - and this one is no exception! I was beyond curious the entire time on the identity of the narrator, and I’m happy to say that my guess was completely incorrect 😨

while I did guess one of the plot twists, simply from reading way too many thrillers in my life, it didn’t make or break the book for me. I love being right sometimes 😅😇 but only sometimes

the only thing holding me back from 5 stars is the similarity to another thriller that had me wondering which book came first … but seeing as how they were both inspired by agatha’s novel, it was bound to happen

I will forever be binging freida’s books until I’m sadly completely caught up in her backlist! thank you to netgalley and poisoned pen press for the advanced copy!

rating: 4 stars
wine pairing: new zealand sauvignon blanc

Thank you NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review!!

Freida, I do not know how you manage it! With every chapter I am suspicious of someone else and never fully guessing correctly, but this one I really was taken back by! I read this in literally one sitting near enough only stopping to have dinner. This had me hooked from start to finish and I was really hooked the whole way through.

Each character had their suspicions about them and with every conversation they all had, my mind changed each time. I think the setting was great and really fun to read and imagine.

THE PLOT TWIST? Let me tell you, one person i had sooo many suspicions on fair enough, but THE ACTUAL MASTERMIND? Phew, I was not expecting that in the slightest. I am making it my mission to get through Freida's backlist - so when I saw this available to request, I could not pass it up.
A great read if you are looking for something quick and fun and wanting to be kept on your toes.

Queen of thrillers has done it again!! Just when you think you've sussed it, another plot twist sweeps you off into another direction. I simply cannot get enough of FreidaMcFadden's writing. Gripping.
Shocking. Addictive. And a hell of a lot of fun!! For all my thriller fans, I would definitely recommend!

Six "friends" are headed on a luxury vacation when their car breaks down and they find themselves hopelessly lost in the woods with no cell reception & no clue where they are.... as the journey through the woods, one by one.. they get what they deserve....

This book was so chilling and easy to devour, that I ended up finishing it in ONLY THREE HOURS. Literally could not put it down. Freida does an amazing job of making the reader suspect all of the characters & even then, you are still left shocked with the outcome. The book is written in Dual POV between Claire, a mother of two kids who needed a week away, and this "anonymous" character, who is sharing their childhood backstory. From about the halfway point I had my suspicions on who "anonymous" was, but BOY was I wrong.

Freida quickly starts to peel back Claire's secrets, so I was hooked so fast. TWO CAN KEEP A SECRET IF ONE IS DEAD, AM I RITE?????

My only complaint was Claire's constant mention of getting home to her kids, like we get IT girl, but overall such a compelling story.

4.5/5 stars

This is the first Freida McFadden book I’ve had the pleasure to read, and it certainly won’t be my last. I devoured the story in one sitting, needing to know what was going to transpire. “One by One” follows Claire Matchett as she and her husband are about to embark on a week long vacation with two other couple friends. A vacation that by all intents and purposes is supposed to be relaxing and recharging. That is, until Claire’s minivan breaks down on a deserted dirt road with no way to call for help or find their way to the inn they are supposed to be staying at. Thus, begins their attempt at finding their way out of the woods before it reaches nighttime, however, one by one, each member of their party either goes missing or dies. What could possibly be happening in these woods?

This was a quick, easy, and entertaining read. I was definitely hooked from the beginning and continued to have different theories about who could be responsible. My suspect changed throughout the book and I have to admit, I didn’t exactly see that ending coming. I thoroughly enjoy a good plot twist! If you’re looking for a great suspense thriller, easy read, and fast paced, this is the book for you.

Freida McFadden has quickly cemented herself among my list of auto-read thriller authors. She once again delivers a great thriller that had me hooked from the first page and refused to let go until the very end, eagerly turning pages late into the night, I devoured “One by One” in less than 24 hours. The characters are vividly drawn, and the pacing is perfect. Highly recommend!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the opportunity to read and review "One by One" before its publication date.

I have read ALMOST all of Freida’s books, and with this one still being on the list “to read” I immediately jumped at the request button when I saw it listed!

As I typically do with this authors books, I absolutely devoured this in one sitting. I mean.. it’s so hard not to?? My opinions on all the characters in this book changed constantly as each chapter passed. I had no idea who to trust throughout the entire story. The “anonymous” narrator was NOT who I predicted at all- and I love the subtle yet not so obvious clues Freida leaves throughout the story.

Another amazing thrilling & action packed story with an unpredictable ending - what more could you ask for?

I’ll admit, I am finding it very hard to find something of Freida’s that I do not enjoy. And, well, I’m still searching! One by One is every bit chilling as it is engaging. It’s a classic “who done it” book, leaving you wondering who is behind all of the mayhem that the characters are going through. A simple trip turns into a nightmare. It makes you wonder who, if anyone, can you trust in this world? A must read!

Underwhelmed. It was a thrilling book. And an unpredictable plot twist. But the story line just wasn’t as good as I was hoping and expecting from Freida

Classic Freida! Chilling scenes, fast-paced and scary moments. A must-read from her collection. Thanks to NetGalley for the copy. Four stars.

Publication date: April 2nd, 2024
Page count: 272
Genre: domestic thriller
Setting: Colorado
POV: -

Another faced paced thriller with twists from Freida McFadden. A group of couples get stuck in the woods, and one by one are killed off….


Thank you to author, publisher, NetGalley for advanced copy. This is an honest voluntary review.

Well, it seems I have done it again. In my excitement to request a title by the incomparable Freida McFadden, I realized upon approval by the publisher that I have previously read it. I will say, again, that it is wonderful, and you will want to add it to your TBR immediately.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for approving my request for this title.

Thank you NetGalley for an advanced e-copy of this book for an honest review.

This was my first Freida McFadden book and it did not disappoint.

Faced paced, a group of couples heading to a resort and the car brakes down. They all head off to try to find help. So the setting is is located in the woods, one by one (as the title says) someone dies. Love the twist and turns this story took.

This was my first book from this author and has sparked my love for this author! I will definitely pick up every book she has/will write!

A group of friends find themselves lost in the woods on their way to a weekend getaway.

Freida McFadden is known for her fast paced, suck you in from the beginning, filled with twists and turns books. While One by One is fast paced, I felt at though it did not hold up to her usual unputdownable plots. The characters were annoying, the story was simple and easy to figure out, and the ending wasn't satisfying.

As someone who reads almost solely thrillers/mysteries/suspense, I found this to not be the best I've read. However, I think it would be good for those looking to get back into reading, as a starting point.

3/5