This book started off with 6 people going on a vacation to an inn in the woods. I was surprised when they didn’t quite make it there. Once they decided to leave the vehicle it started getting crazy. Frieda McFadden did a wonderful job of concealing the identity of the person committing the acts of crazy during this “lost in the wilderness” adventure. The plot twist at the end had me reading with my jaw on the floor! Another WONDERFUL read written by Frieda McFadden!

One By One by Frieda McFadden

Pages: 295
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Book Goal 2024: 35/100


✨Have you had any weird situations happen while on vacation?✨

Thank you @poisonedpenpress, @netgalley and especially @fmcfaddenauthor for this advanced reader copy! One by One will release TODAY, April 2nd, 2024!

This book had hooked me from the start! I got this one on Netgalley just a few days ago and I was worried I wouldn’t have it finished in time for publication day but WOW WOW WOW. This book dug its claws in from the jump. One of my biggest fears is something happening that is realistic while I am away from all of my safety nets and this book nailed it. I had all the skin prickles and anxiety spells trying to figure out who was really Claire’s friend and who wasn’t. You THINK you have the story line figured out but Frieda comes in with those twists! Bravo @fmcfaddenauthor , you stumped me once again! I was close, but not 100%!

I loved everything about this thriller. If you’re looking for something fast paced, edge of your seat vibes and need something to keep you guessing… this is it!


Synopsis below:

Claire Matchett needs this trip. It will be a break from work and raising children. A chance to repair her damaged marriage. A week of hiking and hot tubbing with friends at a luxurious hotel in the woods, disconnected from the pressures of real life.

Then, on a lonely dirt road, Claire's 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? As Claire's dream vacation descends into a nightmare, something becomes clear: only one of them will return home alive.

A taut story of betrayal and survival from New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden that will leave you wondering if there's any way out of the woods…
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Freida never disappoints. I read this book a few years ago but kind of forgot it. I got this arc and started questioning if I had read it. I dove in anyway. I quickly realized that I had read it but kind of forgot the ending. Nice to know that she can shock me twice with the same twist lol.

Thank you to NetGalley & Poisoned Pen Press for providing me a copy of this ebook in exchange for an honest review.

One by One is the story of three couples who plan to take vacation together at a remote but luxurious inn in the Colorado wilderness. On the way to the inn, their minivan breaks down and they enter the woods to walk the last few miles to the hotel. Each of these six friends have secrets, and they’re all intertwined. As the woods turn dangerous, it becomes clear that somebody is sabotaging the group and only one person will make it home alive.

Frieda did it again with this novel! I was on the edge of my seat the whole time, I just couldn’t put this book down. Everyone seemed guilty and I could have never anticipated the plot twist at the end. What a shocking, twisted, and fun read. Freida McFadden is truly the master of the thriller genre.

4.5 stars! Freida Mcfadden definitely knows how to write a shocking plot twist. This short read was full of surprises The “anonymous” POV chapters were so fun and exciting to read, they really kept me guessing who it could be!
This was an intense physiological thriller book where the pace was just perfect. Not too long, not too short. I was satisfied with the ending.
Thank you to NetGalley & publishers for an early e-copy in exchange for my review!

I will say that I did want to get through it, rather than shoving onto my DNF shelf.
If you're into shorter books about who caused a death or disappearance of others, and lacks a strong and interesting storyline, this might be your gig. I truly disliked this book, very much. Something felt off to me about the dialogue, the pace, and I felt the slightest peak of interest around chapter 31 out of 42, but it did not last very long before I was bored again. Every character was unlikeable to me. I just did not find any kind of excitement or thrill like past books of this author. I have really enjoyed other McFadden books that I've read so far, but this one was a fail for me. Looking forward to my next attempt with one of Freida McFadden's thrillers!

Freida consistently writes hit after hit. This reminded me a bit of Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None" - what a twist!

A fast and twisty book that bingeable in a single sitting. Told mostly from the perspective of Claire and an anonymous POV, you're left guessing throughout the story until the end, trying to fit the clues together to figure out who the anonymous perspective belongs to. I also liked the isolated setting of the forest and the sense of impending danger that added to the angst of the mystery.

Woah talk about a crazy plot twist! Twists honestly! I kept going back and forth between who I thought the bad guy was here and just like every other Freida McFadden book, I was very much so WRONG! I flew through this book in a few hours and just could not put it down! Can’t wait for her next 2 releases this year! Literally counting down the days!

She does it again! McFadden's skillful storytelling in "One by One" immerses readers in a thrilling narrative of betrayal and survival. With each page turn, suspense builds, leaving readers on the edge of their seats until the heart-stopping climax - you will quite literally be on the edge of your seat. Every twist and turn leaves readers questioning what lies ahead, creating an unputdownable tale that will keep them guessing until the very end. In the depths of the woods, where danger lurks at every corner, McFadden creates a gripping and unforgettable journey that will leave readers breathless. Thank you to NetGalley, author and publisher for the ARC! 5/5 stars.

Another tried and true McFadden story - easy to read, but not much substance. That's okay. I pick them up as pallet cleansers. A little bit twisty, a little bit scary. I really do love her short and sweet thrillers.

A solid 4 star read.

Freida McFadden is one of my all time favorite authors, so having the opportunity to read this was amazing.

A twisty turning mystery with a suprising twist at the end, in typically McFadden fashion. Can't wait to get my hands on other reads by her this year!

I'm currently on a Freida McFadden kick. I loved this one! It's a quick thriller with a plot twist I didn't see coming!

Thank you, NetGalley & Poisoned Pen Press, for the opportunity to read this book & give my honest review!

Six adults get into a minivan to spend a week at a wilderness resort...only the van breaks down and now they're really lost. They're running out of water and food and have no idea where to go. This is a nightmare scenario to begin with, and then people in the group start turning up dead.

This has a great setup for a thriller, but unfortunately, I just couldn't like any of the characters and therefore, just couldn't care about what happened to them. The twist was interesting for sure, and overall I'm glad I finished the book. It was a good distraction and a fine read.

As an ARC reader, I had the privilege of delving into Freida McFadden's latest thriller, "One by One," before its release, and let me tell you, this book is an absolute rollercoaster ride of suspense and intrigue.

From the very first page, she hooks you in with a premise that promises heart-pounding tension and relentless twists. We meet Claire Matchett, a woman desperately in need of a respite from the demands of her everyday life. Her journey to a remote hotel in the woods with friends seems like the perfect escape, but when her minivan breaks down in the middle of nowhere, the stage is set for a harrowing tale of survival.

It skillful prose plunges readers into the heart of the action, vividly capturing the eerie atmosphere of the forest and the mounting sense of dread as Claire and her companions realize they are hopelessly lost. As the group is picked off one by one by mysterious forces, the tension ramps up to a fever pitch, keeping you on the edge of your seat with each unexpected twist.

What truly sets "One by One" apart is its exploration of the human psyche under extreme duress. As paranoia sets in and alliances shift, Claire is forced to confront not only the external threats lurking in the shadows but also the demons within herself and her companions. The characters are multi-dimensional and relatable, their flaws and vulnerabilities adding depth to the narrative and keeping readers guessing until the very end.

As an ARC reader, I can confidently say that "One by One" is a must-read for fans of the thriller genre. With its gripping plot, unforgettable characters, and spine-tingling suspense, it's a book that will keep you up long past your bedtime, eagerly turning pages to uncover the truth lurking in the darkness. Freida McFadden has once again proven herself to be a master storyteller, and "One by One" is sure to cement her status as one of the most talented authors in the genre today.

My Rating :⭐️⭐️⭐️💫3.5 Thrilling Campfire Stars!

This Popcorn Thriller is just what the doctor ordered after a hectic week.

This book is full of ridiculous twists and turns that were at times out right laughable and I was here for every minute of it .

This is my third novel by McFadden and I think l've discovered she is a comfort read for me. You know the writing is going to uncomplicated, full of twists & turns and at times even cheesy, almost like an 80's thriller movie a .
Like you know the scene seems far fetched but yet you can't stop watching and your heart will still be racing.

One by One was a bingeable read that was very addictive and full of twist turning eye rolls that will keep you screaming for more!

The book is set with Dual POV's through either Claire or someone that goes by " Anonymous".
A group of 6 friends head off on a week get away to a private Inn in the forest for some R&R with Mother Nature.

We learn quickly that Claire and her husband are on the outs of their marriage and Claire even reserved two seperate rooms for them.

Well incase you haven't guessed already the group never made it to the Inn as the vehicle they were using to travel broke down, and yes in the middle of nowhere (oh my ) and yes with NO cell coverage (oh no) and yes with very little food and water, but the Inn is only a few miles away we can walk right ??!!

Then the fun begins and one by one there were two and your next and a surprising ending you will not see coming !!
Thank you @netgalley, @poisonedpenpress and Frieda McFadden for this fun digital ARC!

Freida McFadden knows how to immediately captivate her audience. The suspense and mystery were combined in a way where there were some twists I did not see coming. I did enjoy reading this book, I finished it within a few hours. There was one twist, I thought was a bit predictable which was fine because the book shares a bit of the backstory. I would recommend this book if you're looking for a suspenseful read.

Thank you!

Claire and Noah are college sweethearts with 2 kids. They are leaving for a week long trip in the woods with their college friends, Jack and his wife Michelle & Lindsay and her boyfriend. Right from the start this trip is jinxed! It’s a quick read and a bit predictable. Thanks to the publisher.

Holy plot twist!!

In One by One you follow the story of 3 couples going on a 6 day road trip to a secluded inn. What could possibly go wrong?

The book is led by the main character, Claire and alternates narratives between her and anonymous.

Each chapter that was sprinkled in by anonymous I thought the killer was a different person. McFadden really knows how to keep people on their toes!!

You read one plot twist and it feels like you get blindsided by the next plot twist immediately. It really feels like you don't know who the killer is until the very end.

If you're looking for something to keep you guessing, pick this book up. Swipe to see some of the images I had in my head while reading this book.

This releases on April 2nd so you don't have to wait too long to get your hands on it!

3,5⭐
This book recounts the journey of three couples who go on vacation to an unknown Inn but in the way( in the middle of the woods), the van breaks down and they have to continue on foot. And many events/disappearances/deaths end up happening during the trip...but who's the blame?

I loved the story. Once again, Freida McFadden's books are binge reads but I didn't think it was one of her best.
I felt the chapters were longer and the scenario always the same. The chapters in "Anonymous" help me maintain the pace during the book.

I didn't entirely guess the culprit, but that's just as well because it made the ending more interesting than I had anticipated in my head.

Thanks Netgalley to give me access to this ARC ☺️