Frieda McFadden has done it again! She is absolutely one of my favourite authors, I will read anything she writes! I read this one in 2 days, it was such a thriller quick read that kept me wanting me right up until the end.

Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I have been enjoying this author for several months but one thing I have noticed is that all of the stories follow similar set ups. Which may just be how thrillers are in general. I loved reading this and will continue to look for the next story that is published!

Everyone talks so highly of Freida McFadden so since I got one of her books on NetGalley I thought I would give it a try. I can definitely say after reading this book that I do not see why people are so in love with her. I am sorry and I'm sure I will get hate for this but I was not blown away by this story. Maybe because I watch crime shows a lot but I saw the big twist coming from about half way through the story. There was a small twist I didn't see coming but nothing major. I do think she has great writing but there were some major boring parts. It was one of her smaller books and still seemed too long by the end.

I am an avid Frieda Readah!! I know this one had been published already but I had not had a chance to read it. So, when I saw it on NetGalley, I could not pass up the opportunity to potentially review it! I give it a 4.5/5. I can't give anything away but the plot twist had me sitting up straight in my bed and thinking of every moment that led up to it 😂. I would absolutely recommend this to someone who wants something that they can read in one sitting (because I did!) because it is fast-paced!

I was completely captivated by "One by One" by Frieda McFadden. The suspenseful plot grabbed me from the first page and never let go, while the isolated, snow-covered cabin created a chilling, claustrophobic atmosphere that kept me on edge. Each character was intricately developed, revealing secrets and complexities that added depth and intrigue. McFadden's masterful writing and the relentless twists made this a heart-pounding and exhilarating read that I couldn't put down.

Freida McFadden continues to deliver. I thoroughly enjoyed her latest release, One by One. The plot was interesting and intense. I could not put this book down and read it in one afternoon. Well done!

Three couples head off to a luxurious hotel in the woods. It's just what they need - a break from work and raising children and the pressures of real life. A chance to spend time considering their relationships and whether some marriages are damaged beyond repair. But on their way there, on a lonely dirt road, their minivan breaks down. With no cell reception, the group has no choice but to walk the rest of the way to their remote accommodation. But the forest is dark and difficult to navigate and, hours later, they are lost. Hopelessly lost.

As they venture deeper into the woods, the members of their party are struck down mysteriously, one by one. Are they being hunted? And by what—or who? How well do they all really know each other after all?

I really enjoyed this book! It was a quick read and kept my attention. I liked hearing the perspective of Claire, one of the group, and considering the issues from her point of view. I thought a few parts of the story were just a little unrealistic, like the twist at the end coming a little out of left field, but overall, it was pretty good and lept me invested in finding out what was going on.

Thanks to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the opportunity to read this Advanced Reader Copy; all opinions are my own.

A fun popcorn thriller whose ending gave me goosebumps! This was a page-turner that was easy to dive into and which kept me guessing. The anonymous chapters were highly entertaining.

I enjoyed the classic whodunit format of isolated setting + people getting bumped off one by one + the killer being among the group. Simple yet riveting.

The reveal definitely took me by surprise, but I found the motive and climax (such a short scene!) underwhelming. Hats off to the last chapter!

Another hit my Freida! I’ve truly not found an author whose books i enjoy as much as Freida’s. This book had my guessing until the very end! We need a sequel

McFadden never disappoints. Her books are quick reads, keep you entertained and provide tons of twists and turns.

I have mixed feelings about this book. The author did a good job of keeping me guessing to the very end. I was expecting something more gruesome but was disappointed to come to just a "regular" murder. I was surprised about the villain but the crime did not fit the expectation. I can't say much about my thoughts without giving away spoilers.
The pace of the book was a mix. A moments it moved fast but other times it was like let's get moving on this. There was no edge of the seat timing though because of the slower pace so it is hard to call it a "thriller". Plus it was getting a bit tiresome reading about the same points over and over such as how attractive Warner is and how much Claire loved her children.
A positive is the shorter book which leads you to a conclusion much faster.

Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Freida captivates me with another gripping thriller! Three couples head out on a week-long, kid-free getaway to a Colorado resort. On the way to their destination, their minivan breaks down leaving them stranded in the woods. After making the decision to hike to the resort, things take a turn for the worst. One by one, members of the group are killed off. Are they being hunted or is this part of surviving in the wilderness? A quick read with lots of twists!

I enjoyed this book and how the author made me question all of the characters-there was no one I could trust. I loved the dual POVs, the pacing, the twists and turns, and amount of suspense throughout. Super fun and addictive!

Not one of my most favourite McFadden books- i found it was very repetitive and i didn't really gel with the characters. I found it very slow to begin with and struggled to pick it up to read. It was quite clumsy with some obvious errors and inconsistences as well.

I have never so quickly whipped through a book that I was not enjoying. I will never understand how McFadden’s books draw me in so deeply and quickly or what about her writing keeps me glued to it. For some reason, that was still the case even as I was consciously aware that this book felt extremely cliched.

Claire is headed to a weekend getaway with her husband and two other couples. When their car breaks down in the woods, they decide they’ll walk the rest of the way to their accommodations, it should only be a couple of miles. Instead of an easy walk though, the group finds themselves hopelessly lost and slowly people begin to die or disappear.

I felt like I was right there with the group walking in circles in the woods because this book took so long to get anywhere. I didn’t feel like there were any hints about the context of why this was happening to them, it was just the group increasingly getting scared and walking around more and Claire thinking she can reconcile with her husband as he does borderline nice things for her.

Usually, McFadden’s books have a crazy twist that I love and that gets me fired up rethinking the entire book. This one just felt flat. There are excerpts throughout the book from ‘anonymous’ that I knew were going to tie in, but when their identity was ultimately revealed it didn’t really make sense to me.

This was somehow still a thriller I read in just a couple days and wanted to find out the ending to, but would recommend any of McFadden’s other books above this one.

There is not a Freida McFadden book that I read and I did not love! At this point I don't think this is possible! I was immediately invested in the story and couldn't read fast enough. She knows how to plot and deliver the story. The characters unfold bit by bit, and OF COURSE I was surprised by the twist in the ending. I didn't see that one coming!

3.5 stars but rounding up to 4. Super quick read by Frieda McFadden filled with unexpected twists and turns like usual. Six friends go on vacation and once they get lost in the woods, one by one people start disappearing and the survivors start finding blood- lots of it. I was constantly trying to guess whodunnit but to no avail.

Thank you to NetGalley, Frieda McFadden, and Hollywood Upstairs Press for this ARC!

I was in the mood for a quick and easy thriller and Frieda McFadden is my go-to! She has so many options and I really liked some of her other books. This book went by like lightning. Sooooo so fast! The chapters are short and there’s not too much detail so the plot really does not drag.

I enjoyed the book, but it was not my favorite of her stories! I was not very invested and it didn’t excite me. It was okay. I would recommend this book for someone who wants an easy quick thriller. I am looking forward to her next release!

Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for this ARC! "One by One" by Freida McFadden is a gripping and suspenseful thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. Set in a remote mountain lodge, the story unfolds as a group of colleagues gathers for a corporate retreat, only to find themselves trapped by a snowstorm. Tensions rise as members of the group begin to die one by one, and suspicion mounts among the survivors.

McFadden's writing is sharp and atmospheric, creating a chilling sense of isolation and fear. The characters are well-developed, each with their own motives and secrets, making it difficult for the reader to pinpoint the killer until the very end. The plot is tightly woven with twists and turns that keep the suspense building throughout.

With its claustrophobic setting, complex characters, and relentless pace, "One by One" is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers and anyone who enjoys a compelling whodunit that keeps them guessing until the final page. McFadden delivers a suspenseful and satisfying read that will leave readers eager for more.

I love a good vacation gone wrong-- & that's exactly what this is.

What's supposed to be a kid-free vaycay with a few couples at beautiful & cozy resort turns into a nightmare in the woods when their car breaks down.

With no cell service, barely any food & water, the couples set off to find the resort on foot. Just like the title says, one by one they start to die or go missing.

This was entertaining & I liked it a lot-- but some things did bug me. First of all, if your best friend is found dead, covered in blood, & you just move on like nothing happened-- that's weird. I feel like emotions just didn't match what was actually going on.