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I've enjoyed every single Lucinda Berry book I've read... until this one. It was just chaotic and confusing from the get go. A lot of names thrown around and just little explanation and depth around the plot. I had to read the synopsis a million times to be like "wait, am I reading the right story? lol

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC.

This is a very twisted story. The ending was ver disturbing. The writing is great, but the storyline was off putting too me. This book has multiple disturbing scenes. The first half of the book was good, but the second half was where everything comes to a head.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced free copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I received a copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

This one was just okay for me. The pitch hit all of the right notes for me, but it ultimately feel flat and didn't pull me in. A chemical dependency counselor joins a reality TV show full of washed-up child stars, only to get caught up in a murder mystery, but it didn’t fully deliver on the promise. The characters felt more like caricatures than people, and while there was some fun in the behind-the-scenes Hollywood chaos, the suspense never really hit the level I was hoping for.

Laurel, the main character, has an intriguing backstory, but the emotional stakes didn’t land as hard as they could have. I kept waiting for the plot to surprise me or the tension to build, but it kind of coasted along instead of digging deep.

Not a bad read—just not super memorable either. One of those books that’s entertaining enough in the moment, but won’t stick with me long.

I’m not quite sure how to summarize how I felt about this book. There were parts that worked, and then parts that definitely didn’t in my opinion. I really get excited when Lucinda Berry puts out a new book. She writes about some hard topics at times, and I like that she isn’t afraid to. I usually read through them at lightening speed. This one just felt a bit disjointed.

The premise is about a reality show with past child stars battling addictions. Think Big Brother set up. One of the girls ends up dead, and nobody knows what happened, although some of it was seen on camera. Dr. Laurel Harlow is the addiction counselor and our main character. I thought this is where we were headed, to find out what truly happened to the girl. You have a house full of complex and complicated people, it could be anyone right?

But this is where the book seems to go into a different storyline. We are now into Lucinda Berry deep dark, don’t get me wrong, like I said, she tackles the heavy stuff well. It just felt like I was suddenly reading a different book. This book is on the shorter side, and I think having a few more chapters allowing a better flow weaving the storylines together, would have been beneficial.

Check your trigger warnings on this one! And will I be anxiously awaiting the next Berry book? Absolutely.
Thanks to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for the advanced reader copy. This book publishes on May 13th, 2025.

Lucinda never disappoints! One in Four is like Big Brother for child stars with a thriller twist that only Lucinda can write! A great page turner that I would definitely recommend.

I liked the first third of the book. I was interested in the premise of having celebrities going through rehab in a very morally questionable environment. I thought that what the book was going to be about. The book took a very unexpected turn and ended up being a book that I probably wouldn't have picked up. I also didn't love that the book's ending was unresolved.

As someone who enjoys reality TV now and again, I was intrigued by the premise of this book.

This story started off strong, but I felt like it would have benefited from another 50 pages at least. While the reveals were riveting, the pivots in the storyline were abrupt and lacked some context. The ending especially left me feeling a little unsatisfied.

Overall, I did really appreciate the nuanced discussions of addiction and mental health. It was evident that those topics were written by a knowledgeable and trained individual. I’ve enjoyed the other Lucinda Berry book I read and will definitely check out more of her backlist.

❗️ Check trigger warnings ❗️

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!

One in Four was not what I was hoping for. First, I did not like the premise of a reality show based on a celebrity detox/rehab facility. It seemed contrived, as did the characters and plot. Still, I kept reading because I have never met a Luconda Berry book I did not like. She does not shy away from controversial topics and she always makes her stories seem worth it at the end. Unfortunately, I was not able to find out, as 60% in, I became very unsettled by the detailed mentality of a character who self-harms. It made me sick to my stomach. I have discovered a trigger for me and Berry pulled it big-time. Seeing as how I felt the story lukewarm anyways, it was no big deal to stop reading. Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Mercer for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

Lucinda Berry can write seriously flawed people really, really well. This book was dark, twisty and twisted.

The blurb this book is pretty inaccurate. It wasn't about a reality show or former child stars, really. It seems like that may have been the initial thought behind the story, but it shifted very early in the telling and turned into a story of betrayal. The characters weren't fully fleshed out or very likeable. I didn't love the multiple timelines and POVs as it made things a little disjointed
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This was a very quick read and good for people who like dark and twisty things

Thanks to the publisher and to NetGalley for the eArc in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley, Lucinda Berry and Atria Books for the free ebook in exchange for an honest review.

Whoaaa. I don’t even know how Berry comes up with these ideas and twists but man, they are shocking in the best possible way. I didn’t see this one going where it went and I did not totally see that ending coming. Wow. So good!

I'm a big Lucinda fan and this one just didn't do it for me.

I found the second half of the story way too confusing and by the time I reached the halfway mark I was done with all the politically correct buzzwords and themes.

These themes have just become so played out in current books and, at this point, none of it seems genuine because it's all now being overused.

Thank you NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for an e-copy of ONE IN FOUR to review.

I rate ONE IN FOUR three out of five stars.

Enjoyed the book but I have mixed feelings. The rating might be closer to 2.5 stars. The story turned into something completely different than I initially thought. (Not that it's a bad thing.) I really thought it was all about a reality show gone wrong. The reality show just a teeny, tiny little part of it. I have conflicting thoughts. Did I like the twist? I'm not really sure. The book definitely took a turn for the dark side. To say the story is full of twists and turns is an understatement. I still have many unanswered questions. Did Paris ever talk to her sister or parents about what was happening? Wouldn't the police see all the messages that she was receiving? Gia's trying to put the blame all on one person. I would have gotten revenge on the boys involved. They had to know who it was, since he was arrested. So much didn't make sense. How long did it take Gia to get her plan into place? Did I love the characters? Not really. I felt bad for Paris and Laurel. Noelle got what she deserved. She was so easily persuaded. Why would you believe a stranger over your wife. Did she not love Laurel? Laurel seemed pretty open with her. Gia was just an awful person. I disliked (hated) her the most. She was trying to avenge what happened to Paris, but in an extremely horrific way. Were the police even looking for Laurel? Why weren't they questioning Noelle about Laurel's disappearance? Noelle hated Laurel for being a liar. What was Noelle? She was so much worse. Gia must be a master manipulator. I didn't love the ending because I wanted to know what happened to everyone. Was justice served?

Definitely recommend giving the book a try. It will keep you guessing with all the twists and turns. It wasn't my favorite by the author but it kept me entertained. I enjoyed story and writing style. The characters were another matter. I look forward to reading more books by the author.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas & Mercer through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

It's a new book by Lucinda which excites me.

I have a love and hate relationship with this book because I loved how it started but felt a bit lacking of the ending. But the twists and turns were somewhat unpredictable and shocking. The problem with me is just the ending, how the story was concluded. I was hoping for a more ompfh on the ending.

Still, I'd be excited for another Lucinda book. She is one of my go to thriller authors.

The first half of this book read differently and I really enjoyed it. About halfway through things took a turn. While it was still enjoyable and thrilling, in my opinion the abrupt change moves this from a 5 star read to 4 stars. The ending has a great twist, but felt a bit rushed. The book is short and I think it if it was a little longer things could have been explained more deeply. Overall I still really enjoyed this and I'm looking forward to more from this author.

Thanks to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Crystal Meadows is an inpatient treatment center for addiction run by Dr Laurel Harlow. In this center, former popular child stars are cast in a reality show where viewers watch them through addiction and recovery and the methods used.

The youngest of the former child stars and most loved Maddie dies at the end of her treatment program. Laurel is considered a suspect.

There were different POVs. The ethics of this story doesn’t follow the ethics of a psychologist in real life. It’s a dark, gory story with dark subject matter.

The story has a lot of trigger warnings: a lot of descriptive self harm, suicide, violence, cheating, manipulation, kidnapping, trauma, betrayal, addiction, bullying, drug abuse.

The story brought attention to drug addiction and methods used. I enjoyed the twists. The story was too dark for me.

Thank you #netgalley, #thomasandmercer

I couldn't put it down it was fast paced and kept me engrossed all the way through. the twists kept me guessing all the way through and I read it in one sitting.

Always enjoy thrillers by this author, they always have an underlying deeper meaning. The plot was definitely captivating and hooked me. I had a hard time putting the book down. It was definitely a unique thriller but the ending did leave me a little unsatisfied.

I’ve read several of Lucinda Berry’s novels, and she always tells a good story. Her characters are well drawn out. This book features Lauren, psychologist, who is working on a reality television show, at a treatment facility for grown up child stars who are addicts. Berry is always tackling difficult issues, and this is one about addiction and SA. It is a dark book, and the author tells stories in a sympathetic and non-judgmental manner.

I could not put this book down, I absolutely devoured it! My mind was whirling the entire book, I'm pretty sure I have whiplash. The fast pace kept up the entire book keeping me guessing the entire time. My only complaint is that it ended too soon, I feel like it could have been longer or there could be a second book. Overall, I highly recommend, Lucinda Berry does not disappoint.

Anything by Berry is amazing. This is a dark thriller that touches on a sensitive subject. The writing and characters in the book were great. It sends a powerful message to people. I would rate this 4.5 out for 5 stars.