Love ruth ware and all her books. This was another great one to add to my list. Interested right from the start. Loved it

Ruth Ware has absolutely done it again. In her latest book, the small company behind a highly popular app comes to a chalet for a company retreat. What starts out as fancy food, lots of top shelf alcohol, and amazing skiing and snowboarding opportunties, quickly becomes a tension-filled debate about the future of the company.

And that's before people start dying.

I love everything Ware's written. One of the things I love the most is how she plays with classic mystery and suspense themes and genres. Here it's a return to one of my absolute favorites (possibly my all-time absolute favorite), where a group of people are completely isolated and stranded, and realize the killer must be one of them. (I even interpreted one of the lines in the book as a little homage to the ever classic And Then There Were None, but that could possibly just be my Agatha Christie obsession showing again.)

The suspense in this is through the roof. For about the last quarter of the book, the tension is so high it's almost unbearable, in that absolutely amazing page turning heart racing way that only the best authors know how to create.

I absolutely recommend this book, and every book Ware has written. She's one of my favorite modern writers.

A fast paced who dunnit page turner...you’ll want to read it through in one sitting. Written from various characters perspectives it’s never obvious who you can trust and who has a hidden motive.

10 people from Snoop head to a remote chalet for a weeklong corporate retreat. After a morning of skiing in rough conditions, one of the founding partners does not return, there is an avalanche, and the guest start disappearing one by one, The story is told from 2 perspectives, Erin, who the chalet host, and Liz, a shareholder and former employee of Snoop. It becomes clear that both of these narrators, and a couple Of the guests, are hiding something., but is one of them capable of murder?

One By One is a suspenseful novel that moves along at a good pace. It has the usual Ruth Ware twists, and it kept me engaged until the very end. The setting is beautiful, and the author makes you feel like you are in the beautiful chalet, with snow falling outside, trying to stay warm and alive.

Thank you Ruth Ware, Gallery/Scout Press and Netgalley for the ARC.

Ruth Ware is a master at writing atmospheric suspense novels, and her latest book definitely lives up to that.

I loved the atmospheric setting of the French Alps, the description of the beautiful chalet, and how Ruth Ware set this backdrop for her latest novel. I read this book during a summer heat wave, and it was lovely to be transported to the snowy, cold Alps.

There were a lot of characters, but it was not hard to keep them straight. They were so different and distinct that I had no problems tracking them. Like most of Ruth Ware's books, most of the characters were unlikeable, but to my surprise, this one had a few likeable ones. Erin the chalet host, and Danny the chef were my two favorite.

Ruth Ware usually writes slow-burning suspense novels where a couple characters die at a snail's pace, but she amps up the thrill in this story. Characters died quickly and unexpectedly, and there were a few times that I felt spooked reading this story late at night. It was a nice refreshing change.

The ending of the story is heart-pounding, fast-paced, and suspenseful, when two people are trapped and then one realizes that the other is The Killer.

This book is about greed, murder, grief, wealth, secrets, manipulation, creativity, abuse, and sociopaths. It's an inside peek into the glitz and glamour of the music world and the pressures and high stakes of the tech world. I loved it and I couldn't get enough.

Not my favorite Ruth Ware, but it was a good slow burn. The ending was definitely worth it. I loved Erin and Danny. Pay attention to the Snoop music info at the beginning of the chapters -- they're interesting. Thank you, Netgalley, for this arc!

I'm having a hard time gathering my thoughts on this one. On one hand, the setting and overall premise was extremely captivating! A secluded ski resort that loses power due to an avalanche while stuck with a group of coworkers AND one by one something happens to them -- it doesn't get much better than that! Except, on the other hand - I found the characters to be a bit too exaggerated and, honestly, unmemorable - even though there are pages and pages of backstory/descriptions about them. I was really hoping for this book to be like "Turn of the Key" or "Death of Mrs. Westaway," but this one lacked creepy / thrilling moments. Definitely not my favorite Ruth Ware novel, but still won't be my last! Here's to hoping for more creepy moments in her upcoming novels :)

One By One written by Ruth Ware is a great combination of Agatha Christie with a bit of No Exit thrown in. A group of coworkers is stranded on a mountaintop during a huge winter storm. Slowly people start getting killed and everyone is left to wonder not only who is next but also who can they trust. Lots of fast-paced plot to keep you riveted. Read and enjoy!

A techy corporate ski getaway becomes a bloodbath in this fast paced Agatha Christie-esque murder mystery. If you’re a fan of Ruth Ware, this one probably won’t disappoint. And kudos to her for coming up with an app idea for the novel, that I really wish was real! Sign me up for ‘Snoop’!
This one ticked all the boxes, but maybe a bit too much? I think in general I’m just starting to find most mysteries a bit too formulaic for my taste, or maybe I was just hoping for a more surprising, ‘And then there were none’ rug pull.... but a solid 3 star page-turner.

This was actually my favorite Ruth Ware book. I couldn’t put it down. This had me hooked from beginning to end. I can usually predict what happens but this book had me second guessing. So good! Definitely recommend this one

Every good real estate agent knows the key to selling a property is location, location, location. Ruth Ware applies the same principle to her novels-the setting is often the main focal point of the story. Usually it's the English countryside, but The Woman in Cabin 10 takes place on a cruise ship, and in One by One the location is the French Alps. When 10 executives and staff of social media darling Snoop travel to France for a "bonding experience" (and to discuss the expected windfall from a possible sale), they plan on mixing business with pleasure-by spending their days skiing on the mountains just outside their door. Things start out pleasant enough, but they quickly turn chaotic-and snowball (literally) from there. When an avalanche strands the group in their chalet without heat or electricity tensions arise, and people start falling. If you pay attention to the subtly nuanced "stream of consciousness" thoughts weaved throughout One by One you'll figure out who the killer is before the first body turns cold (pun intended!). But One by One keeps you entertained even as the number of possible suspects dwindles through backstories on the tech preppies and two staff people in charge of the chalet. Surprise!- Not everyone is who they pretend to be. It's not rocket science, but One by One does have some clever twists. Read it by a roaring fire and be glad you don't work at Snoop-where everyone is just dying to get ahead.

Ruth Ware's latest, One by One, involves a company retreat in the Alps, where the visitors arrive with tensions already at a high amongst the group. Tensions rise even further when a member disappears after a day of skiing and people fear the worst.

As I read, I found it difficult to trust any of the characters. It seemed everyone was hiding something, and just when you thought you knew what to expect, there was a twist that proved you wrong. I formed a hypothesis as I read and realized how wrong I was as I read through the book. I love books like that, where I guess what I believe is happening and am surprised by what I read.

I had a hard time putting this down--I wanted to know what would happen next and how the characters would handle yet another complication. I recommend this if you enjoy psychological thrillers.

Thank you to #NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

First and foremost, Ware has once again shown her talent when it comes to creating an atmosphere perfect for a thriller. Again and again Ware has proven that she can in a short time make you feel as if you are in the story along with the characters. You get suspicious of people right away and you feel trapped right along side them on the mountain top chalet. This has always been my favorite aspects when it comes to reading one of her novels, I fall right into the world because she builds it up perfectly. Another thing I really liked was the fact that the feeling I felt while reading One by One are the same feeling I had when I read Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None.

Additionally, I really liked the tech company that was created and used throughout this novel. No only was it used to give structor to the story, it was fun to see a made up company and product that seems like it could really be on the app store. I thought using this company really brings it into modern times and ensures it does not feel like the story takes place long ago. It also lends itself to creating very interesting dynamics that are a key component to this story. The suspicion and high tensions within this story, it really lends itself to the narrative. It leads to emotions getting higher and higher and leads to hidden, deep distrust to come to the surface.

The only downside was I felt one of the two narrators, I was so happy there were only two main voices in this story, read someone what juvenile from time to time though not consistently. So, it really was not anything that ruined the story or pulled me out of it in anyway. Which, for a thriller to be effective needs to really keep you in the narrative, and this really does.

Overall, I really enjoyed this thriller. The setting was amazing, the atmosphere was palpable, the characters were interesting as well as their dynamics, and the story fully pulled me in. Once again Ware has proven to be an amazing writer and continues to be one of my auto-buy authors. Even though I received this book for free, I am going to go pick up another on publication day. If you want a good secluded thriller that appears to be a dream come true at first, but turns into a horror, I feel like this is one you should certainly look into.

Two narrators and a large cast of characters made for much to keep track of in Ruth Ware’s latest murder mystery, One by One. The main characters are shareholders in a hipster application company called Snoop. Their goofy job titles make them seem like caricatures of high-tech nerdy geeks.

The character introduction is done as a guest portfolio presented to two staff members, Erin and Danny, of the exclusive ski chalet. I didn’t care for the odd work titles or vibe of the company, but it turned out to be key to the storyline. The plot is a little slow at the start during the story set up, but there is ample intrigue as readers already know that not everyone will be coming down off that mountain.


Told in dual perspective by Erin, the chalet hostess and Liz, the wildcard shareholder, the intrigue and tension increase as guests are eliminated <i>one by one</i>. This novel is being widely compared to Agatha Christie’s <u>And Then There Were None</u>. There are definitely similarities. As in Ms. Ware’s prior novel, The Turn of the Key, there is a reliance on technology that is a cornerstone of the story. Whether you find it similar or not or dislike the use of technology to impact plot tension, One by One is a good mystery.

3.5 stars

Maybe Ruth Ware isn’t for me... I have read two books by her. I wasn’t super crazy about them. When I received this gifted copy from the The publisher, I really wanted to love it. 7% in and I had had enough. I couldn’t read one more sentence. I unfortunately had to “DNF”

Thank you Netgalley and Gallery Books for a copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

I wanted to begin September by reading a thriller...and this novel delivered. One by One chronicles the incidents that occur when a group of individuals running a popular app company retreat to a secluded chalet for a brief trip.

Wow. Ruth Ware is a master of the thriller/mystery genre because she wears so many hats and has tricks to provide for her readers. Her latest work showcases her talent to pinpoint what makes a thrilling good old school mystery. The plot was intense, although a bit of a slow burn, and filled with revelations that keeps readers guessing as to what the heck is happening. I enjoyed the crisp writing style and attention to details that make this genre worthwhile and entertaining. The last 20% of the novel is ONE WILD RIDE and filled with such detail that shocked me in just reading those words.

My only concern lies in the actual plot twist. To me, there was not one at all. I predicted the ending (well, the murderer) and did not find anything truly surprising. The writing style and the way Ware crafted her words made the ending surprising enough in the shock value sense. It was also a bit difficult to connect with what was happening because there was over 8 characters to keep track of and none of their personalities were particularly explored (as expected when having so many).

Although I rate this one a 3.5 stars, I would highly recommend this one to fans of the classic murder mystery genre and any Agatha Christie fan.

This is a very exciting book. It begins by introducing the main players. Employees of the British Company, Snoop, are going for a meeting to a ski resort in an isolated chalet in the Alps. The Snoop characters are 9 current employees introduced in the beginning: Topher, the Daddy of the company and co-founder; Eva, the other co-founder; Rik the money man; Elliot, the maestro of code; Miranda, the friends czar; Tiger, the head of cool; Carl, the lawyer; Inigo, Topher's PA; Ani, Eva's PA, and one ex-employee and shareholder, Liz. There are also two employees of the Chalet where they are staying: Erin, the chalet host, who does the cleaning and meal serving, and Danny, the Chef. Snoop is a music app which allow subscribers to listen to the music others are listening to, and supposedly allows those who wish to be anonymous. Topher and Eva hold the majority of the stock, each with 30%, Rik and Elliot each with 19%, and Liz (for contributing $10,000 when needed) with 2%. Right off the bat there is something strange about Liz. She always seems to be unsure of herself and in the background. They forgot to count her when making the reservation, and two others have to get a double room.

The story is told alternating between two narrators, Liz and Erin.

In the morning a controversy shows up. It appears that Eva and Rik are in favor of a buyout, and Topher and Elliot don't want it. Liz wants to wait before stating her wishes. After a short meeting by Eva, they all go skiing except Elliot. There is an avalanche warning. The avalanche destroys the funicular to get up to the chalet, crushes the swimming pool at the back of the chalet, and cuts off the electricity, phones, and internet. The skiers return, without one person (now there are 9) At this point, no one trusts anyone else. Soon, another Snooper is found dead in his room with his computer smashed (he must have had some information that someone else didn't want known). Everyone becomes more nervous. They are stuck in the chalet with no way to notify anyone that they are there and need help. Then, yet one more from Snoop is murdered. Now there are seven, and then one more takes off. During all of this you gradually learn about some of the previous history of the group. As they become even more desperate, two groups decide to go for help, one skiing down to St. Antoine, and the other snowshoeing to the nearest chalet. From here on in, you need to speed read, it's so tense!

This is the first book I have read by this author and I intend to read more.

If you are a fan of Agatha Christie's, "And Then There Were None" you will more then enjoy this book. What more could you ask for in the setting; a mountaintop ski chalet in Switzerland, and a raging snowstorm, precipitous ski trails, an avalanche, a group of semi-obnoxious people and of course a murderer. Talk about suspense, thrills and chills. You can feel the intensity building from the very first pages and you are going along for the ride whether you want to or not. Make sure your skis are on tight!

Did I mention the ending? Oh my!

I was so excited to get this book! Ruth Ware is a favorite, but this book is not going to be one. As always, the writing flows well. Descriptions are great. I even liked the back and forth POVs. Here’s my issue. The POVs are written as if it’s really their point of view. No tricks for the reader. Some things may not be fully revealed at first, such as the flashbacks one character continuously has throughout the story, but what the character is thinking and feeling is the truth. That’s not true for one of the characters, though. One character’s POV starts one way, making us, the readers, see this person a certain way. Then, at the end, there’s a total switch and you find out this person lied about soooo much. That would have worked if it hadn’t been first person, but since we were in that character’s head, no part of that makes sense. **EDIT: I went back and realized that I did miss it, but that’s the annoying part of this. If you blink, you miss the little nugget. That doesn’t make sense if we are in her head. It also doesn’t make sense when alllllll of her thought processes are crystal clear once the reveal happens.**

The escape/chase scene also fell flat. It was so rushed and short and when it reached that climatic end, I was just like, “Oh, okay. That happened.”

Also, can we talk about the stupid Twitter comment? She made the comparison with Snoop to Twitter just so she could take a shot that went wide, because it didn’t make sense in the context. Yeah, it’s a complaint a lot of us have, but it didn’t make sense and was an obvious author opinion that had no place within the story. I just rolled my eyes at that one.

I really really wanted to like this book. This is a favorite author, but I really did not care for this one. I still encourage people to read this and see for themselves. I still will buy this book for my branch’s collection next order.

A cozy cabin in the French Alps. A company retreat for 8 co-workers. An avalanche that leaves them snowed in and without cell service. And a murderer in their midst.

Ruth Ware books seem to be very hit or miss for me and I’m sad to say that this one was a definite miss. For me, it was predictable and the plot really started to drag in the middle. I love the concept, but I had a hard time with the execution of it.

But just because it wasn’t the book for me doesn’t mean you won’t enjoy it! Check it out for yourself when it hits shelves September 8!!