I loved the characters in this book. I really disliked Simon and what he did to everyone. How Jenny was so blind to how evil he was. I wish the ending would’ve had more about how they were captured and what they explained to the police. But the last chapter was a twist I didn’t expect.

Wow! This was my first read by Chevy Stevens and will not be my last! (I actually just picked up Still Missing from an overstock sell at my local library 🤗) I love the storyline of The Hitchhikers and, of course, the time period. I was intrigued from the first page and all the way through to the last page. Reading this book was time well spent.

A special “thank you!” to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for this wonderful opportunity to read an early copy of The Hitchhikers!

THE HITCHHIKERS
Chevy Stevens

It’s been years since I’ve read Chevy Stevens and this reminded me why I loved the last one so much. The plot and pacing were well timed and the storyline was propulsive and kept my pages turning effortlessly! I really liked the adaptability of Alice’s character as much as I abhorred the character of Simon even though in the beginning I truly wanted to sympathize with the kids and their situation. The characters of Tom and Jenny left me truly disappointed and I really felt they both lacked some personality for me, I wanted more from both of them as individuals. While I was able to predict the way in which the story was going to end the ride along the way was thrilling and exasperating! Chevy builds the pressure perfectly and I felt the conclusion of this one was completely satisfying as well.
4.5⭐️
Many thanks to @netgalley and @chevystevens and @StMartinsPress for the ARC🖤
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This was surprisingly good. It was something I requested on a whim but I am so glad I did because this was excellent. If you are looking for a story that will suck you in from page 1 and not let go this is it

Chevy Stevens has been one of my favorite authors since I read her first novel, Still Missing, 15 years ago, so I was really excited to receive an advanced copy of The Hitchhikers. I really enjoyed this book...the plot was interesting, I cared about the characters, and I liked that it was told from the perspectives of both Alice and Jenny. I couldn't wait to find out how everything would turn out, and I liked the ending. Chevy Stevens has never disappointed me, and I always look forward to reading her novels. Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for giving me the opportunity to read and review The Hitchhikers! : )

WOW, WOW, WOW!!! I discovered Chevy Stevens a few years ago and quickly devoured all her books and longed for more. . I was super excited to be chosen for The Hitchhikers. Definitely the best book I have read in a long time-I actually slowed down my reading speed to make it last longer and was sad when I finished. A gripping edge of your seat book- you will definitely love this one.. I was sucked in from the first page until to the very last one. Characters were great and the relationships that grew between the characters throughout their ordeal were great. Definitely a winner- now I can’t wait until her next book! Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press and Chevy Steven’s for the opportunity to read and review this ARC. I loved it! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Wow! This is the first book I’ve read by Chevy Stevens and it was fantastic!! Love that it takes place where I live too - I believe the author also lives here. It really makes it more fun. I’ll definitely be reading more by her.

This is one of my new auto buy authors. Absolutely drew me in with 70s nostalgia and the slow, intentional character development. Just when I thought I had it figured out, I didn’t. This is a masterfully artful thriller.

I was on the edge of my seat through the entirety of this book. I was so invested in Tom and Alice it wasn't even funny, I made threats to throw my (kindle) book against the wall many times. And way to go Chevy Stevens for twisting my view on good vs bad / villain vs victim. This story was so well written with many layers. It was violent, sad, suspenseful and redeeming.

I have enjoyed every Chevy Stevens book I have ever read, and now, I can also add this book to that list. Stevens’ writing style is right up my alley, and I was interested and engaged throughout this entire story. If you like other books by this author, you’ll love this one, too.

It wasn’t hard to figure out which direction this book would take. It had the perfect naïve couple picking up hitchhikers who had committed a horrible crime. I wondered how the author would be able to keep this interesting as it was a rather long book. I thought maybe it would get repetitive after a while, but it didn’t. I was always glad to get back to reading once again after I had put it down because life got in the way. The twists were very original and innovative, the pace was suspenseful, the characters were believable, and the ending was satisfying.

Thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review The Hitchhikers. Well done, Ms. Stevens. Well done.

Alice and Tom load up their new RV and begin their trip on the remote Canadian highways. After the tragic loss of their baby, they have planned a trip that will take them to the remote and beautiful areas of Canada, allowing them to look ahead to better times.
Their plans suddenly change when they meet Jenny and Simon, two young hitchhikers stranded without a ride. After offering them a ride, they discover they are not the innocent people they appear to be but are wanted by the police for murder. Alice and Tom’s lives are now in danger. Despite their desperate efforts to escape from them, they have become Jenny and Simon’s prisoners.
Loaded with tension and unending twists and turns, this novel will keep you on the edge of your seat until the absolute end.

Wow! 😮 I ended up starting this book only a couple of days ago and finishing it within those same two days. I’ve been under the weather and this book has been my companion. There were so many twists and turns that I didn’t see coming with this one! I’ve read a few of Chevy’s previous books and loved those as well. Thank you to @netgalley for the chance to read and review. This one comes out 10/7 so get ready! It’ll be a perfect spooky read!

This story kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time I was reading it! Alice and Tom are tourists from Seattle who are hoping to attend the Olympics in Canada. They've purchased an RV and have an itinerary that will take them throughout some of the more picturesque locations in Canada, and they are looking forward to some time away. At their first stop, they run into Blue and Ocean, a young couple who are also traveling on their own. A group of bikers at the campsite makes Alice and Tom confirmed for the young couple's welfare, especially when they learn that Ocean is pregnant, so they extend an invitation for the couple to stay overnight. They also give them a ride to the next city. Unfortunately, while stopped at a gas station, Alice learns that Blue and Ocean may be more dangerous than they seem, and she and Tom try (and fail) to extricate themselves from the situation. This leads to a harrowing road trip, where the reader will feel tense as they wait to see what twists and turns happen next. Ocean, especially has a few surprises in store. Overall, the ending was satisfying, and my adrenaline was spiking the entire time. Definitely recommend for fans of thrillers and nail-biting suspense.

I found this to be fast-paced and well-written. I liked the alternating perspectives of Alice and Jenny. While I wasn't sure how the character of Simon's story would wrap up, I did see the other ending reveal coming. It didn't take anything away, though.

Thank you for an advance copy of this book. It tells the story of sweet couple traveling thru Canada to the Olympics when they out of kindness pick up a young struggling couple that is hitchhiking. LIttle did they know that this decision would change their lives forever. This was a great page turner...I was immediately drawn into this story and how it would end. It did have some violence that some may be bothered by, but I felt it was essential to the story to show the danger our characters were in. I really enjoyed this page turner.

Get ready for one helluva ride when you pick this one up! The action gets started early on and doesn’t let up. I had to take a few breaks for my heart to slow so I could handle the suspense! There is some pretty gruesome violence here, but also some really tender and beautiful moments. The character development is top notch. The relationships between the four main characters and love between them propels the story forward in a convincing way. Highly recommend checking this book out.
Special thank you to NetGalley for the the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

The HItchikers was enjoyable and suspenseful. I typically enjoy Chevy Stevens books and this was no different. I enjoyed the ending and thought it was well written

Whew! What a journey! This book had me hooked. Chevy Stevens has a way of making you feel like you're right there, in the story yourself, experiencing all the emotions. I felt like I was constantly on the edge of my seat, waiting to see what would happen next with Alice and the others. It was one thing after another - boom, boom, boom! And the epilogue really was the icing on the cake.

Thanks to Netgalley, the author, and the publishers for the opportunity to read this ARC by one of my favorite writers!

The Hitchhikers in an intense, deeply emotional story. It is not a lighthearted thriller.
The plot is very character-driven, focusing mostly on their backstories and development.
There is descriptive violence, and SA.
It did have some twists, although I was able to see them coming.
Overall the story is good, and way more than what I was expecting to be a typical basic thriller.