DNF.
The premise of the story was right up my alley, it sounded suspenseful and I liked the setting of the story. It quickly got repetitive 50% of the way through and I didn't want to bother to finish it. The characters lacked depth and were one dimensional, and felt like the author spent more time telling me than showing me. Wasn't a fan unfortunately. Thank you to Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

The hitchhiker was an interesting book. I took a bit to get into it, but once I got to the middle of the book, I felt like it moved too much quicker. I did feel like I could anticipate what was going to happen. And that was all disappointing.

ARC Review - wow this book was so good. It was thrilling and kept you on the edge of your seat.

Never pick up hitchhikers!

Highly entertaining!

I've read quite a bit from this author and I always enjoy the writing style and the way the stories come together. This one definitely kept my interest and was fairly fast paced, which made for a quick read. I really enjoyed the road trip through Canada, even though it certainly had its creepy moments.

There were definitely some moments in the story where I was frustrated with the characters and their decisions, but overall I thought it was well done. I won't be picking up hitchhikers any time soon, that's for sure!

I recommend adding to your reading list! Thanks to the publisher for my early review e-copy.

I was really expecting so much more from Chevy Stevens as I have loved her previous works. This one was boring!

Really enjoyed this book. I thought the cover was good too, it drew me in to read the book. I thought the story was engaging and kept me wanting to read more.

I found it impossible to set aside "The Hitchhikers." This gripping and exhilarating novel kept me thoroughly engaged. Tom and Alice, an American couple, embark on a summer RV vacation through Canada. Their journey takes an unexpected turn when they pick up a young couple, initially adding a sense of adventure to their trip. However, what begins as a lighthearted experience quickly spirals into a nightmare, as two of the four travelers reveal their darker sides. The question remains: will everyone make it through this harrowing journey? A solid start to a thrilling tale!

I would like to extend my gratitude to Net Galley and the publisher for providing the ARC for my review. This reflects my genuine opinion.

Definitely a book worth reading, the story line is suspenseful and heartbreaking. The ending will definitely shock you!

In about 2012/2013 I picked up my first Chevy Stevens paperback book - Never Knowing. I loved it so much and found it so unputdownable that I binge read it through the night until 4am (perhaps not the wisest decision when my husband was out of town and I started to jump at every little sound, but I devoured it nonetheless). I especially enjoyed the slightly creepy extra element that a lot of the towns mentioned were ones near my hometown that I grew up around, which make her stories all the more real.

Later, in 2014, I was pretty sick and was hospitalized for 2 weeks. Chevy Steven’s Ebooks got me through that difficult time.

Most recently, I read Dark Roads, and I had deep admiration for how sensitively she handled the stories of MMIWs and the Highway of Tears, and change location names out of respect to those persons, which especially hit close to home as my cousin in law is an MMIW.

So to say that I got picked to read one of her ARCS is an absolute honour and privilege I do not take lightly. When I got approved - we were driving and I accidentally shocked my husband because I squealed so loudly with excitement!

Whilst (having 3 young kids now) I wasn’t able to quite binge it in 12 hours, However, I did binge it in under 48 hours - which is one of the highest compliments I can give it. Having two children with Autism and a young baby I don’t get a lot of spare time, but I used every second of it to be able to read and review this story right away.

Alice & Tom’s, and Ocean & Blue’s story, in true Chevy Stevens style, had unexpected twists and turns through to the end of the book. Again, deliciously twisted in the best possible way when towns and cities near my current home and former home are mentioned. Which is so much better than thrillers that are occurring in nameless towns when it literally hits close to home.

I couldn’t get enough of this story. Whilst I don’t want to give too much more away as I don’t want to give away any spoilers, I felt the characters to be mostly relatable, some were loveable, and the book teaches what people can be driven to/how they learn to cope when faced with severe trauma.

Thank you so much Chevy, the publishers, and NetGalley for the free ARC. 🥰🫶🏻

A thriller/horror/mystery with bits of hope sprinkled throughout? What a surprising mix of a story! Tom & Annie set out on an RV road trip to put the past behind them. They pick up a pair of young hitchhikers, fearing the kids might meet foul play. Turns out these two are responsible for at least 2 murders & a Topsy turvy tale of chaos, violence, and mayhem ensues.

Seeing moments of personal strength allows Tom & Alice to bond and grow together. The ending is a whirlwind that fits surprisingly well! Well done in every way!

Thank you to St. Martin's & netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to review!

I started reading Chevy Stevens about 8 years ago and she's an auto buy for me! This one was good but not as great as others she's written. Definitely a good introduction to her work so if you like this one and want a little *more* read some of her older stuff.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an advanced copy!

Gripping, shocking, thrilling, thought provoking, heartbreaking, and hard to put down! Chevy Stevens took me on a wild roller coaster of a ride with The Hitchhikers! Whew! I had a hard time putting this book down as took me on a journey of emotions, thrills, chills, and danger! I loved the tension, the sense of danger, the dread, and how this book had me on the edge of my seat turning those pages as fast as I could read!!!

Its 1976 and Tom and Alice, are traveling in their RV hoping to not only mend their marriage after tragedy but to go on an adventure. They hope that this trip on a remote Canadian highway will bring them closer together. Unfortunately, it brings them into the path of danger.

Jenny and Simon are on the run and have left a trail of blood and devastation in their wake. They are a young, troubled couple who come upon Tom and Alice and see an opportunity to not only get transportation but to take hostages!

Holy Moly! This book had me feeling so many things. I felt sorry and had my fingers crossed for so many of the characters. The characters in this book went through so much before this book even started. Chevy Stevens does a great job of slowly telling readers the characters backstories making the characters feel more believable and real. Tragedy and pain affected all the characters in their lives. I went from disliking some of the characters to feeling for them and their circumstances. I thought the author nailed this aspect of the book.

Reading The Hitchhikers was like being on an adrenaline ride of survival. Be warned, there are some acts of violence in this book. As I mentioned this book put me and the readers through the ringer. Matching the violence and the quest for survival was the pacing which never let up. This book kept me on the edge as the tension, dread, and danger mounted. There were a few twists and turns along the way until a shocking moment at the end of the book - a moment that I never saw coming! I love it when that happens!

It has been quite some time since I have read a book by Chevy Stevens, and I am kicking myself. I forgot just how thrilling and shocking her books are!

Wonderfully written, well thought out, gripping, thrilling and hard to put down!

I received a complimentary copy of this book "The Hitchhikers" and all opinions expressed are my own. My first book by this author. The story was suspenseful but dragged for me. I kept reading because I wanted to know what would happen. Overall Okay.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this ARC. I have read other books from this. Author and I thoroughly enjoyed this one as well. As soon as I started the book, I definitely got invested into the story and the character characters. I loved the 1970s vibe. It was so authentic and I fell back in that time period again( I’m a 70s baby) I love how it starts off with Alice and Tom and explaining their grief and their struggle with their marriage and I love how they have to come together to survive. I also enjoy the other two characters, Simon and Jenny, a.k.a. ocean and blue I loved the creepy dread. I loved the twisty ride throughout the book and the tension was amazing and kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time.! I would highly recommend this book and her other books to everyone who enjoys psychological thrillers!!!

I received a copy for review. All opinions are my own. Chevy Stevens has done it again with a thrilling novel that kept me on the edge of my chair the entire way through. I could feel the tension in many chapters oozing from the characters. The secrets that get revealed during the book were so juicy and really added to the plot. This is one of those books that you have to take a huge breath from after you’re done Bevause it just captivates you and holds your attention so well. Well done Chevy yet again!

Thank you Net Galley and St Martin’s Press for the digital arc of The Hitchhiker’s by Chevy Stevens.
Set in the summer of 1976 in rural Canada, you’re first introduced to Alice and Tom. Along their travels they come across a young couple down on their luck and offer them a ride. Things take a turn for the worse and suddenly Alice and Tom are now hostages in a deadly game.

This was my first book by this author and I’ve heard such great things that I couldn’t wait to get started reading this book! I was immediately sucked in to the story of Alice and Tom, and then Jenny and Simon. However I found my attention waning the further into the book I got. At times, I feel like some of the story line and events were a bit over the top and hard to believe. But there was just enough realism to make it plausible, which kept me going. There was intrigue and a mystery surrounding Jenny and Simon and how they came to be in the situation they were in, without giving too much away!

I did often find myself bored throughout the middle, hoping that something would happen to move things along at a faster place. However, the ending did redeem the story quite a bit. It definitely made it worth sticking out to the end!!

I liked it enough that I’m still interested in reading more from Chevy Stevens. Overall though, it was a solid 3 for me.

Another incredible book by Chevy Stevens! I felt like I was right in the story. Showing the terrifying side of being trustworthy, and a reminder of why people are terrified to pick up hitchhikers.

Excellent writing and storytelling. Kept me interested throughout the whole book. If you love fast paced, drama, young love and suspense this is a must read.

This book is about a couple that is trying to repair their fractured marriage after a terrible loss. I enjoyed the book, it was dark, suspenseful, and heartbreaking. I have read all of her books and will continue to do so. I gave this one 4 stars and will be recommending.

This was my first Chevy Steven’s book and it won’t be my last. Man this book was a wild ride. I had to remind myself several times that the story was fiction because it felt so real. The Hitchhikers would make an amazingly cringy movie. Hitchhikers aren’t really a thing anymore but I do remember it being more normal when I was very small. Basically everything that happens in this book is why we don’t pick up strangers in our cars lol The book gives off the best 1970’s vibes with the prices of items, the description of the clothes, even the names of the characters and the whole hippy culture is perfect for that timeline.
Alice and Tom are the cutest young couple traveling in their RV to explore and escape a the tragedy of loosing a baby. Alice is finding it hard to move on from her broken heart but Tom is very supportive and right by her side every step. Along their travels they meet a young couple who seem to have very little and could use some help, so Tom offers them a warm meal and a ride to the next town. Jenny and Simon seem nice but Alice knows they are hiding something and she’s hoping to not find out what it is. Unfortunately the couple discovers the two are wanted for a crime they committed and Alice and Tom could be their next victims. As the hours tick by the threat grows stronger and Alice knows they won’t get away from Simon and Jenny anytime soon. All they can hope is to make it out alive.