Okay this book was just boring. It felt very stereotypical and it did not work as an audiobook as there were just too many characters and different timelines.

#netgalley #TheBacheloretteParty

I listened to about 44% of this book and then gave up, It did not keep my interest and the pacing was slow. Perhaps I wasn't in the right mood for this book.

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🎧Song Pairing: Late Night Talking - Harry Styles

💭What I thought would happen:

Throw Bachelorette in the title and I am sold. Need no more info for me to throw everything to the side and start 😂

📖What actually happens:

🧐Podcaster
💍Bachelorette party
😱Murder
🩵Twists on twisters
✌🏻Multiple POV & timelines

🗯Thoughts/sassy musings:

Twas fine. Kind of like grabbing a fistful of Munchie Mix and only getting pretzels…salty

The ending had me. I was like what in the damn f*ck be going on but it took a freaking year to get to the point of the story. I only have so much time and retinol 😑

I don’t need an extraordinary thriller to be entertained so I’m happy enough with this one!

This is a very dark and twisty thriller. It will appeal to fans of Scandinavian noir. There isn't a lot to set it apart, but that will be appealing to genre fans

It was hard to get into this book. It did not flow well and got a little hard to follow early on. I gave up about 25% of the way through.

I love everything surrounding weddings, so I requested this book right away. Finding any connections to the characters was difficult for me, so I found myself detached and observing the book instead of being immersed into it. The ending was not for me either - no big surprise or 'i didn't that coming' moments, unfortunately.

The passing and writing were enjoyable, and I would definitely read from this author again.

I received this book as an ARC through NetGalley

Tha nk you NetGalley! I was completely absorbed into this story. The Narrator was very good and perfect for this book. This was so so good. It was a 5 star read for me.

Great thriller that had me guessing until the very end

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

📚Book Review📚 🔪🔪🔪.5/5
🎊 The Bachelorette Party 👰‍♀️
If you're looking for a summer read with some intense thrills, "The Bachelorette Party" by Camilla Sten might be for you. This bachelorette party quickly turns into a full-on horror show.
Locked-room mystery on a secluded island
Revenge-filled plot twists
Messy female friendships
Old grudges popping up like unwanted guests

At the heart of the chaos is Tilly, who’s got some serious baggage and a friendship with bride-to-be Anna that’s hanging by a thread. Honestly, Tilly was the only character I really remembered. The rest just kind of faded into the background for me.

I listened to the audiobook, and it kept me guessing about the villain. I'll admit, while the stunning cover totally drew me in, and the premise screamed my name, the story itself didn’t really vibe with me. It has all the ingredients I usually love—maybe it was just bad timing?

If you enjoy a good party gone wrong, this one might be for you!

Thank you to the author and Macmillan Audio for providing this gifted audiobook. All opinions are my own.

The Bachelorette Party is a suspenseful read about two groups of friends, ten years apart, and the murder and lies that tie them together.

This story kept me intrigued, but I had a hard time keeping the two friends groups separated in my head and often got confused about the two timelines. The narration for this book was good, but I think this book may be less confusing if read in a physical medium.

Narrator of this book was excellent!! I did find it slightly hard to follow with the number of characters involved here

10 years ago there was a friend gathering on a remote island. Something a group of friends did together each year, getting everyone together. But, tragedy happens on the island, and the friends don’t return.

Today, a group of friends get together on the same island for a bachelorette party. Tessa was obsessed with finding out what happened in the past. Now that she was on the island, with the sister of one of the girls from the massacre 10 years ago, she had a better chance of figuring out what happened. She continued to question if someone on the island today has something to do with what happened 10 years ago, and did her darndest to find out.
But suddenly things seems very wrong.

Thanks to NetGalley and MacmillanAudio for an ALC of The Bachelorette Party by Camilla Sten.

This was my first book by the author and while I enjoyed the book, it was not my favorite mystery-thriller of 2025. The pacing and thrilling moments were really well done. I also enjoyed the intersecting time lines, both past and present, but I had a difficult time connecting with the characters. While they were developed well, I felt there was something missing - but I cant put my finger on a specific issue. The ending of thrillers and mysteries are make or break for me and this one was WAY to dramatic and unbelievable. The narration of the novel was very well done. The story and narration together made for an enjoyable audiobook. I would recommend this audiobook.

This story involves 2 alternate timelines as well as multiple povs so it definitely took some time to figure out. I find stories in this format are more challenging to follow on audio but if you're willing to stick with it it gets easier.
Narration: I found the narrator Laura Jennings voice to be pleasant and easy to follow. She captured the different emotions and characters well and in a way that made each one distinctive.

I love a locked door mystery and a Then There Were None type setting. I felt invested in finding out what happened to the missing 4 friends. Liked the increasing suspense and drama surrounding the women and the island.

It's a fast fun read perfect for a beach/pool day or to take with you on a trip.

My only critique would be the pacing in the middle part felt a little slow and I didn't feel any real connection to the MC or any of the characters, they felt kind of flat and one dimensional.
Overall I'd rate 3.5/5

As my first foray into Camilla Sten's writing, I was thoroughly engaged by her skillful plot twists and the masterful way she wove together the cold case with the current storyline. Laura Jennings's narration for the audiobook was a standout, truly bringing the characters and tension to life.

If you're looking for your next gripping and atmospheric thriller, The Bachelorette Party is an absolute must read.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Publication date: June 10, 2025

This book was a wild ride, part slow burn, part chaotic unraveling. I went into it expecting a typical whodunit, but Camilla Sten layered it with so much tension, trauma, and revenge that it kept me going straight through, even hopped up on sinus meds.

At first, it seems like a simple bachelorette weekend: yoga, wine, bonding, but everything quickly starts to feel off. The setting is eerie, the characters are on edge, and when the past starts creeping in, the vibe turns straight-up sinister. It’s not what you totally expect, but in a good way. The twists are unpredictable, and even when I thought I had it figured out, there was always another layer to pull back.

The main character, Tessa, is compelling, her obsession with the 2012 disappearances drives the story forward without feeling forced. And when the truth about the past and present begins to emerge? Let’s just say it’s definitely a little unhinged, but in that satisfying thriller way. I was especially intrigued by the mix of emotional trauma, guilt, and revenge that motivated the villain, their story felt grounded enough to be scary-real.

The ending is tense and brutal in a way that fits the rest of the book. It doesn’t wrap everything up neatly, which I actually appreciated. Real-life messes don’t always end in tidy bows.

If you’re a fan of The Guest List, true crime podcasts, or stories where secrets blow friendships apart, this is one worth picking up. Just maybe don’t read it right before a girls' trip.

The Bachelorette Party was a suspenseful, twisty read that kept me hooked from start to finish. I really enjoyed the mystery and thought the characters were well-developed and added depth to the story. I had a hunch about part of the twist, but the full reveal still managed to surprise me—and that ending? Absolutely wild in the best way. I also have to say, the narrator did an incredible job bringing the tension and emotions to life. It made the whole experience even more immersive. A solid thriller with plenty of tension and a satisfying payoff.

The Bachelorette Party was a bonkers book about a group of women who disappear while spending the weekend on a remote and secret island. Then 10 years later, a woman consumed by the story of these women, even going so far as to having a podcast about them, ends up at a bachelorette party at a yoga retreat in a small island eerily similar to the one the women disappeared at. It was creepy, suspenseful and so compelling. At the edge of your seat kind of thriller. Definitely binge worthy.

Wanted to love this, but it just wasn’t the thriller for me. I appreciated the alternating timelines, but the numerous different characters and plot holes were distracting from the overall story. This would make for a good summer thriller as it is set on a remote island off the Swedish coast.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for an Audio ARC of this book. All opinions are my own.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan audio for granting me early access to this book in exchange for an honest review.

I wanted to be involved in this more than I was. It was long and drawn out with a disappointing twist at the end. I also had a difficult time with the amount of introduced characters and timeline.

It was ok. Solid middle of the road thriller.

The Bachelorette Party from Camilla Sten drew me in with its atmospheric setting and eerie, locked-room premise, the slow pacing and early reveal of the main suspect made it difficult for me to stay fully engaged. The middle picked up nicely, with some intriguing twists, and the ending delivered a flurry of surprises that kept me guessing. However, the lack of chemistry among the characters and the overly drawn-out build left me wanting more tension throughout. I’ve enjoyed Camilla Sten’s The Lost Village and The Resting Place more, but fans of slow-burn thrillers with a moody, remote island setting may still find plenty to appreciate here. Thank you to NetGalley, MacMillan audio and St. Martin’s Press/Minotaur Books for the ARC. If you are trying this one out, I recommend the physical copy over the audiobook, for me this slow paced read was not made stronger with the narrator's style.