I actually really enjoyed this!
I liked that it took place in Sweden. I always enjoy when a book takes place in another country!
At first, I found the FMC a little annoying and unlikaeble. Towards the end, I feel like she showed growth.
I liked all of the other characters as well.
I had a feeling who the bad person was, but I wasn't expecting the twist on who had killed the original girls.
I also like the island location for thrillers. It gives an added touch of suspense.
This was such a thrilling book, and I couldn't put it down!
I definitely recommend it!

The Bachelorette Party is a gripping psychological thriller that delivers suspense, unexpected twists, and deeply layered characters. From the very beginning, I was hooked by the intensity and drama woven into the plot. The author does an excellent job developing each character—every personality felt authentic, and their motivations added to the slow-building tension.

Just when I thought I had the storyline figured out, I was hit with another twist that I absolutely did not see coming. While I was proud to catch a few clues along the way, the final reveal still managed to surprise me—which is exactly what I look for in a great thriller.

If you’re a fan of psychological thrillers that keep you guessing until the very end, I would highly recommend The Bachelorette Party. It’s a fast-paced, addictive read that’s perfect for book clubs or a weekend binge.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press for my copy of THE BACHELORETTE PARTY.

I was so excited to get my hands on the newest Camilla Sten, but this one fell way flat in comparison to her previous books. I just couldn't make myself care about any of these characters and the dual timelines felt like whiplash, but not in a good way. I don't recommend this one.

A bachelorette party on a remote island? Sounds fun… until it turns dark, intense, and seriously creepy.

Ten years ago, four women vanished without a trace on this same island. Now, a group of friends is back for a celebration, and let’s just say… not everything is what it seems.

Our main character, Tessa, begins to sense something isn’t right almost immediately. The island feels off, and the group’s long-standing tensions bubble to the surface fast. The suspense creeps in slowly but steadily, building an unsettling atmosphere that keeps you guessing the entire time.

Told in a dual timeline (which I LOVE), the story moves between past and present so seamlessly. The tension builds with every chapter, and by the end, I was literally speed-reading to find out the truth.

Not all the characters were likeable, and that honestly made it even better. I had a few theories, but the twist still got me. So satisfying!

If you’re a fan of thrillers with dual timelines, intense female friendships, isolated settings, and big reveals, you’ll want to read it.

This thriller was such a fun escape. And that cover? STUNNING.

Thank you so much to @stmartinspress for the e-ARC of this wild ride!

At times I was fully pulled into this book but then there were plot points that completely lost me. I enjoy Sten's books and want to like them more but something just holds me back.

The Bachelorette Party • Camilla Sten
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Overall I didn’t mind The Bachelorette Party some twists I saw coming but others took me by surprise. Not

Things I liked:
▫️the intertwining of past and present
▫️good pacing

Things I didn’t like:
▫️Couldn’t connect with Tessa or any other characters

This one had all the feels! Right from the opening glimpse of a brutal massacre, the story hooks you and never lets go. When a tight-knit group of friends heads out on their annual girls' trip, what starts as celebration quickly spirals into horror. The sudden disappearance of all the women is ruled a drowning accident—but their families aren't so convinced. Something darker is lurking beneath the surface.
Years later, the island is being redeveloped into a luxury resort by one of the missing girls’ sisters. Enter Tessa: a true crime podcaster on a downward spiral after a failed show. She’s invited to the island for a bachelorette party, but her real motive is to uncover the truth behind the mysterious case. Consumed by the past, she dives headfirst into secrets that were never meant to be found.
This is a gritty, twisty thriller—tense, insane, and deeply satisfying. Camilla Stein crafts an atmosphere so eerie and immersive that you're left guessing until the very end.
Huge thanks to Minotaur Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this chilling gem. It was a treat!

Two bachelorette parties, ten years apart go to the same deserted island in Sweden. I have read this author's previous books and they were spooky and well crafted. This book didn't quite grab me although i was interested in solving the mystery. The first group of women met every year at Isle Blind and Matilda, who is expecting her first child wants one last chance to dance and hang out with her friends. Only the women never come home and their boat is found at sea, suggesting the four friends drowned. Ten years later, another group comes to the island which now has a fancy, spa-like hotel. It is the bachelorette party for Annalise and here the main narrator is Tessa, who comes to the island with her sister and friends in order to find out what happened to the first group, called "The Naka Four" in the news. Tessa is a former podcaster who lost her audience over some choices made in a true news podcast and she is hoping to ask questions and solve the mystery while celebrating with her friends. There has long been suspicion that the women who disappeared were murdered.

There are too many characters in this one and as the book goes back and forth between the groups I found myself confused as to who was who besides Tessa. In addition to the groups of women there is the hotel owner Irene and a cook named Adam and you have way too many people to pay attention to. I wanted the author to do more with the atmosphere as it seemed spooky and the perfect setting for a locked room mystery but instead we went back and forth on some of the relationships between the women in the groups. When one woman disappears from the current group, the action does pick up and the author did a good job of plotting out the reasons for the murders. I couldn't connect as much as I wanted to with Tessa or the other women which is essential in a mystery like this. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this ARC in exchange for a review.

A dark summer psychological mystery thriller. Yes, some of the twists were predictable. However, the story has both a present day and a past mystery from 10 years prior that as the reader found myself trying to solve alongside the main characters. The story is told through dual timelines, though mostly more "present" than "past" with the date stated at the beginning of each chapter. Both timelines feature a group of female friends, which at times became a little confusion trying to keep track who everyone was. The beginning seemed to drag a little, though the numerous characters to keep track of may have added to that, but the end really picks up speed. Overall, this was an enjoyable read.

I read this book while also listening to the audio book, narrated by Laura Jennings. She did a great job, and I highly recommend the audiobook.

Thankyou NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and Macmillan audio for the arcs. All opinions are my own.

The concept of this book being described as similar to the Scream movies intrigued me immediately. I LOVE those films so much. However, I was a little bored with the book. The concept itself is unique and interesting, but the execution wasn't great for me. The suspense and setting was good, but there was a lot of gaps that it made it confusing as to what was going on. Author's writing style was good.

** spoiler alert ** I guessed that their host was the one terrorizing them, but the original murder was a surprise, and I’m still not sure I understand it completely. The biggest shock was the bachelorette of the title actually dying. I wish we could have seen how the whole thing was explained to her fiancé and family.

I just finished The Bachelorette Party by Camilla Sten and I’d rate it a 3.5 out of 5. It had a really intriguing premise and a great atmosphere — the remote setting and slow unraveling of secrets created a tense vibe that I enjoyed. Some of the twists genuinely surprised me, and I appreciated how the story explored the complicated dynamics between friends. That said, a few of the characters felt underdeveloped, and there were moments where the pacing dragged or felt a little repetitive. I liked it overall and found it entertaining, but it didn’t quite stick with me the way I hoped. Still, it’s a good pick if you're in the mood for a moody, suspenseful read with a bit of drama and mystery.

Begin by experiencing the legend of the "Nacha Four", a group of young women who have been friends as young girls and know each other inside and out. When these four women don't return to their families after their weekend getaway - chaos ensues, but after a time they're labeled as lost at sea.
When recently disgraced, true crime podcaster FMC is invited to an island getaway for her oldest friend's bachelorette party, she is initially uninspired to go. However, after realizing the destination is that from which the "Nacha Four" disappeared, she feels that this might be the redemption she and her career need.
FMC gets increasingly concerning vibes from the trip until the first of the party disappears, then shows up dead. As FMC continues to dig into the old cold case and tries to figure out what happened to her friend, things get messy.
Such a twisted thriller, with a fantastically serene setting that contradicts the history of horror (and then current horrors) of those who visit. A cast of delightful female characters and a few sketchy men and women draw the reader into a spooky island that hides bad vibes.

Thank you Camilla Sten and the publisher, St. Martin's Press, for letting me read this ARC via NetGalley.

Genre: Psychological Thriller
Vibes:
Rating: 3.0⭐
Tropes: reunion / dual timeline / slow burn betrayal / locked-in

I enjoyed the beginning part of the book more than the ending. The mood and setting were described so well and it really got me engrossed in the island's mysterious vibes. There was a slow build of dread and occasional dark humor.
That being said, I feel like the characters never fully developed to me. Tessa is compelling on paper but I didn't connect with her emotional journey. I suspected many of the twists early on in the story which ruined the impact. The final "revelation" felt rushed in contrast to the slow burn of the rest of the novel.
Definitely a satisfying dark read, but not a stand out to me.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of The Bachelorette Party.

I dunno what it is with me and islands / remote areas for book settings, but as soon as I see that I am invested. It makes for such a spooky setting (if done properly). The pacing of this book was done really well, especially flipping from past to present. Overall, the mystery was decent although I didn't LOVE the ending.

For a quick read where you'll be hooked, this lives up to the hype.

I really enjoyed this book and couldn't put it down! The storyline was unique and I enjoyed how the past and the present mixed. I did wish that the flashbacks weren't as frequent, but I did see how they were needed to explain the story. I was shocked with the ending but overall I recommend this book!

First book by this author...
Unfortunately, this did fall a bit flat for me and the plot was convoluted - there were a lot of characters and shifting timelines which made this hard to follow at times.

Ten years ago, four friends made their annual trip to a remote, uninhabited island off the Swedish coast. None of them returned and were presumed drowned. From the prologue, we know better. Now Tessa Nillson, emotionally devastated by the tragic end to her podcast career, is going to a bachelorette party to celebrate her best friend’s upcoming wedding. The guests will stay at a glamorous new yoga retreat on an isolated island. Sound familiar? Things do not go well at the retreat - a guest makes an unexpected departure, the owner of the resort is the sister of one of the missing women and the chef walks around with a boning knife. Camilla Sten skillfully weaves together two plot lines. The lives of the missing women before and during their island visit and the activities of the bachelorettes slowly combine. There are unfortunate similarities.

This is my third mystery by Camilla Sten and I’ve loved them all. They are very different but share strong plot lines, well described characters and unexpected conclusions. I’m looking forward to what comes next. 5 stars.

I sadly did not enjoy this book as much as the author’s previous books. I found The Bachelorette Party to be a little bit too much towards literary fiction and not mystery. I don’t really like the drama and soap opera feel that it gave me. The pacing was good and so was the mystery aspect, it just wasn’t my favorite. Thank you to the publisher for sending me an ARC of this book.

I really enjoyed this entire book. Actually, I liked all of the character as well. Which is pretty rare in a thriller book for me. The dual POV was awesome. The author’s writing style is a pleasure to read. It looks me and doesn't let me go until the final page. I didn’t expect that ending though. But, thinking back to the original crime I wonder why the one character fight back. Instead, she let someone murder her. I am nosey so I want to know why but not knowing it's much better for the story.