One by One by Freida McFadden is a captivating psychological thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

The story follows a group of six friends who embark on a vacation to a remote cabin in the woods, only to find themselves stranded and picked off one by one by a mysterious killer. The narrative alternates between the perspectives of Claire, one of the friends, and an anonymous narrator with a sinister agenda.

What makes this book so compelling is the way McFadden masterfully weaves a web of twists and turns that constantly subvert the reader's expectations. Just when you think you have the plot figured out, she throws in a new revelation that leaves you questioning everything. The pacing is steady, building tension and suspense with each passing chapter.

Beyond the thrilling plot, One by One also explores deeper themes of marriage, trust, and the dark secrets that can lurk beneath the surface of even the closest relationships. The characters, while not always likable, are complex and multi-dimensional, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the story.

Overall, this is a highly entertaining and thought-provoking read that will keep you guessing until the very end. McFadden's skilled storytelling and ability to surprise the reader make One by One a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers.

Freida has the right recipe for creating the most fast-paced, engrossing thrillers. She is the moment and queen of suspense. This story made me feel like I was actually in the forest. I would recommend this thriller to everyone!!

"One By One" by Freida McFadden is a heart-pounding thriller that plunges readers into a chilling tale of suspense and betrayal. As six friends set out on what should have been a relaxing vacation, they quickly find themselves stranded in the wilderness with no way to call for help. Tensions mount as they struggle to navigate the treacherous terrain, only to discover that they are not alone.

Narrated in alternating chapters between Claire's perspective and an anonymous voice, "One By One" keeps readers guessing until the very end. While the pacing may start slow, the story soon accelerates into a pulse-pounding race against time. With its unexpected twists and shocking revelations, "One By One" is a gripping thriller that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. Freida McFadden has crafted a tale of terror and intrigue that will linger in readers' minds long after they've turned the final page.

Once again Freida McFadden has written a great book. I was hooked from the first few pages and devoured this book. I thought i had this one figured out but i should have known she had a great twist that i did not see coming. Highly recommend this!!!

"One By One", by Freida McFadden delivers a captivating tale that left me thoroughly impressed. Three couples set out on what seemed like an idyllic week-long trip together, only to find themselves tangled in a harrowing nightmare as each member vanishes, one by one.

Gripping, shocking, and filled with tension, the book had me hooked from the very first page.

The story, told by Claire, the main character, along with a mysterious unidentified narrator whose perspective kept me guessing throughout. With its myriad twists and turns, the book culminated in a shocking revelation that caught me off guard. The story is a riveting, fast-paced read that had me eagerly anticipating each new occurrence.

As an enthusiastic fan of Freida McFadden, I would like to extend my gratitude to NetGalley, Poison Pen Press/Sourcebooks, and Freida McFadden for the Advanced Reader Copy.

One by One was very well written. Compared to the other books I have read by Freida it was just okay. I really enjoyed the suspense of not knowing what will happen to them in the woods, but the story just wasn’t a Wow to me. The plot twist was a surprise I didn’t predict that one. All in all I look forward to reading more by this author in the future.

Freida's latest had me hooked all night. The story of six friends on a getaway is full of surprises, with alternating chapters keeping me guessing. A solid 4.5 stars - didn't want it to end! Thanks, Freida, for another great read. Special thanks to Poison Pen Publishing for the early copy!

Frieda McFadden does it again with another gripping “who dun it” page turner. Twisty ending and plot had my head spinning trying to figure out who “Anonymous” was.

I was not fond of this one. It came to a brutal halt with it not lasting long enough for me. Kinda predicted the gender of the anonymous person but not who they were.

Will keep reading books by author.

thanks NetGalley for ARC.

Thank you to @NetGalley for letting me read the advanced ebook in exchange for my honest review.

Another great mystery from Freida McFadden!

I love this author and all her books! I was not expecting the twists! Loved it! The part that dragged was the not noticing the woods staying the same, it would have been hard to miss that while walking for days.

This book was full of suspense. Reminded me of the movie wrong turn at first. 6 people in the woods and people are getting killed off one by one- definitely what nightmares are made of.

I was completely surprised by who the killer was. The whole time we get the killer’s point of view too & it was very hard to tell who it was. Once I found out, I was shocked but also kind of wished it was someone else.

I find it so hard to review thrillers without giving away spoilers, so I will just say this is a very quick read and will definitely have you on the edge of your seat.

I love reading Freida McFadden's books because my adult kids are loving them and they're always so eager to talk about them when I'm done reading. We've even got my husband listening to them!

I read/listened to One by One in just one day. I just had to know what was going to happen to Claire and her friends out in the woods! Quick and easy read if you'd like a little suspense in your life!

I received a copy of this book for review. All opinions are my own.

Publication date: 2 April 2024

You can’t go wrong with Frieda McFadden in general, but this book definitely falls in like with that! If you want an intriguing book to read then I definitely recommend this one!

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One by one they definitely go! Loved this story! The betrayal, the twist this book took. Obviously like other Freida books she keeps you guessing. The moment you think you got it figured out, boom! You don't! Such a page turner, finished in 5 hours. Highly recommend!
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Favorite Quotes:
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"At the end of this week, only one of us will make it home alive.”

“Two people can’t keep a secret,” she says. “Not unless one of them is dead. It’s just a fact. I always work alone.”

Another solid thriller from Freida McFadden. If you enjoy her other books, you are sure to like this one. It's fun, with plenty of twists and turns leading to a slow reveal.

Freida has done it again with a unique story of twists. I didnt know who to trust and had many guesses which were all wrong. Great writing and a gripping book that I will definitely recommend.
Many thanks to Netgalley for this ARC in return for an honest review

One by One by Frieda McFadden left me very conflicted. It started off slow and I was able to guess the bad guy almost right away, but I found it to be easy to read and once it got started I was drawn in. I do wish the ending went a little more in depth, as it felt rushed to me. Overall, it was an intriguing story. I will be looking into more McFadden novels in the future.

WOW this book hooked me from the very first page and kept me on the edge of my seat! The plot was super suspenseful and crazy, and I very much enjoyed it and enjoyed trying to figure out who the killer was (I had a lot of theories, and some of them ended up being true!).

The one thing I did not like is that the main character is being unfaithful to her husband at the beginning of the book. You don’t see anything explicit on the page, but it is referred to repeatedly. I don’t like the cheating/infidelity trope, but I was satisfied with how everything worked out in the end.

Freida McFadden consistently dazzles, crafting stories that are both gripping and exhilarating. I'm utterly captivated by her work and can't seem to get my fill of her novels! "One by One" was an absolute standout, delivering the trademark McFadden twist that left me breathless. It's yet another testament to why she holds a top spot on my list of favorite authors. Big thanks to NetGalley for the ARC, and an even bigger shoutout to Freida McFadden and her team for giving me the chance to dive into this thrilling tale!

One By One was an easy bingeable popcorn thriller. I was hooked from the beginning to a little over halfway, I couldn't stop reading. Then for whatever reason it lost my interest a little. The twist did redeem itself, but it was not my favorite Freida read.

The characters were highly unlikeable, I did not like any of them, they were all liars, cheaters and manipulators. It was truly hard to root for any of them, which made me not care for any of their survival. I did not trust any of them.

I did enjoy the atmosphere and the creepiness factor of being stranded in the woods. It did add the chill factor to the story. I was definitely shocked by that final twist which is what redeemed the book for me. Overall a fun ride.

✨️ Thank you to @netgalley, @poisonedpenpress for my gifted copy in exchange for an honest review.