Thank you NetGalley for this ARC. This is my first read from Chevy Stevens. Went in with moderate expectations but the story completely surpassed it. It was very engaging, fast-paced, and then took a turn I was not expecting making you really feel for one of the characters. Highly recommend!!

Full disclosure i got an email that said this title was a "read now" for the first so many people. I've enjoyed Chevy Stevens books in the past however this one just wasn't for me. I thought it was to slow moving and kind of predictable

Hold on, because this book is a wild ride! Set in the 1970’s, a couple, Alice and Tom, set out in a brand new camper to go exploring and refocus after some struggles in their life.
What starts out as a beautiful vacation quickly changes after they befriend a teenage “hippie” couple.
The teens are not who they appear to be, and soon Alice and Tom are in a struggle to survive and to try and prevent others from getting hurt along the way.
This is a wild and harrowing journey, with surprising turns and unexpected windows into the personal tragedies that have set this couple on a terrifying path. A fast paced read that will have you turning the pages to find out if Alice and Tom can both survive!

4/5 stars

3.5 stars

The characters were very well done, their personalities were developed and interesting to read about. While the story is following two hitchhikers who are on a crime run, I did wish there was more to the story than just that. The ending was a good conclusion to the story as a whole and felt fulfilling.

Thank you St. Martin’s Press for the arc.

Very enjoyable, .this book definitely kept my interest throughout. I would say there wasn’t a lull in the book at all, or a time I felt was too wordy. I wasn’t expecting the intensity of the characters, went deep at some points in this story.

Stevens knows how to do suspense. This one had me flipping pages late at night. It’s gritty and intense, but the characters felt so real and human, which made it even more powerful.
Appreciate NetGalley for the opportunity to read this early!

I have read several books written by Chevy Steven’s, this is unfortunately my least favorite. No real plot twist that made me want to rush so see how this was going to end. Very predictable. Thank you for the advances copy

The Hitchhikers is a suspenseful, thrilling ride with the a lot of heartbreak along the way. The time period and setting made this story even more enthralling as the story went on. Any thriller book with the concept of hitchhikers has me intrigued and this one didn’t disappoint! I will definitely be checking out for Chevy Stevens novels after this one

Thank you always to NetGalley and Chevy Stevens for the chance to read this E-ARC.

Thank you for the ARC!
Loved this book! It got my attention right from the beginning and kept me reading until the end. The story flowed and was filled with suspense and adventure. Definitely recommend !

This book was such a wild ride! I loved every second of it. It’s dark, suspenseful, emotional, and totally unpredictable. I was hooked from the start and couldn’t stop flipping pages. The story follows Tom and Alice, a couple trying to reconnect on a road trip in the '70s—until they meet another couple who turn their trip into a nightmare.

The great pacing made this a super easy read and enjoyable read!

Big thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC!

I enjoyed the 1970s setting of The Hitchhikers, and in general I found it an interesting read—it just wasn't quite as suspenseful as I hoped. While I was motivated to keep reading, I also felt parts a bit repetitive, as the same sort of scenario played out over and over.

I'd have loved more about Simon's back story, like we got with Jenny. He wasn't at all sympathetic to me but a back story might have given more color to *why* he was the way he was.

I also saw one aspect of the ending coming from a mile away; I imagine some readers have conflicting feelings about it as a plot device (justifiably), but I'd be lying if I said I didn't tear up a little.

This book had me feeling all sorts! In a good way! At first when you meet the character Alice you definitely feel for the woman who has lost so much trying to grow a family with her husband. You can tell theres so much love between the two so when they meet Simon and Jenny and have them go through even more at the hands of Simon and Jenny, you’re left with so many emotions. There was times where I sympathized with all the characters tbh. Overall such a good easy fast read for me.

I loved this book. I found myself always wanting to read it. I will definitely read more by this author and will recommend the book to everyone.

WOW! This was a great fictional book! I absolutely loved reading it from beginning to the very end. This story made me emotional! It is dark, suspenseful, unpredictable, and heartbreaking. This was my first book written by this author and it definitely won’t be my last! It took me on a journey that I will never forget! This book comes with short chapters, a dual POV, and great character developments! It is a medium paced read and is very easy to follow. Some of the themes in this book include good versus evil, lingering effects on trauma and the dynamics of trust. Picking up these hitchhikers is something that nobody could be prepared for!

“The Hitchhikers” is about Tom and Alice going on a trip in their RV in the 70’s, after suffering a loss of their own. They are roadtripping to Canada, then see two hitchhikers! Stranger danger!! These hitchhikers are named Jenny and Simon and they are full of secrets and deceit. These hitchhikers end up being two people they should have never picked up! Things get wild and there are twists and turns you don’t see coming! Be sure to read the trigger warnings prior to reading this book. I give this book a solid 5 out of 5 stars!

Thank you to NetGalley, author Chevy Stevens and St. Martin's Press publishing for this digital advanced reader’s copy of this book in exchange for my honest review! All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

This book is expected to be published on October 7, 2025! You are going to want to add this book to your to be read list!

I have loved every single one of Chevy Stevens books so far, so I was stoked to get early access to the Hitchhikers!

As usual with her books, the story was suspenseful from the start. You're immediately drawn in and want to scream out to the characters to be careful. Then you're second guessing yourself wondering who can actually be trusted as the story progresses!

I read this book in a day and enjoyed every minute of it. She built up the story so well, and the ending was the perfect touch after all the suspense. Highly recommend!

Chevy Stevens delivers another gripping, edge-of-your-seat thriller with The Hitchhikers—a haunting exploration of what people will do for love, survival, and the desperate choices that blur the lines between right and wrong.

I read a Chevy Stevens book many years ago and enjoyed it, so I figured I'd give this one a shot. I'm glad I did, even though I was so very frustrated with the characters, but that was kind of the point.
The "who's next?" vibe of the entire book kept the pace going and I knew there would be a twist eventually. Somewhere along the way I picked up on what I thought it would be and turns out I was right for once! That's not to say this book is predictable, there's plenty of action and crazy turns.
My thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for an advance reader copy of this title in exchange for my honest review.

🚨 Review: The Hitchhikers by Chevy Stevens
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Chevy Stevens does not mess around—and The Hitchhikers proves it. This book is an edge-of-your-seat, heart-pounding thriller that grabs you from page one and doesn’t let go. Gritty, emotional, and hauntingly real, it explores trauma, resilience, and the terrifying truth that one decision can change everything.

Tense twists, raw emotion, and that signature Stevens suspense—this one’s a wild ride you won’t forget.

This was a good book that gave me some serious bonnie and Clyde vibes. I loved the character development in the story and the growth of Alice and Jenny. It was a slow burn I think that there were parts that didn't need to be included and some of the spots were very slow and I felt like not much was happening. I am glad that I pushed through because the ending was great the twist was good. The ending was emotional and I loved it and so glad that I stuck with this book the ending was worth it.

This story is unravels the lives of 2 couples who's very different lives unravel under dire circumstances. One couple is holding the other hostage. Through out the book you grow to deeply know the characters. While a few points were a little slow it's good a great ending. Overall it is a good story, but it's didn't fully capture my attention like her other books.