The layers of cinema connection plus the early 90's setting ensure that Sager's consistency in writing solid thrillers continues unabated.

Sager did it again! Survive the Night was a fast paced thriller that had so many twists, every time I thought I knew something I didn’t. While it could have been challenging to write a lot of dialogue between two people for part of the book, Sager did a great job of making this interesting and exciting. As someone who often writes of female leads, we have another strong one in Charlie. I binged it in less than 24 hours and so glad I did.

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Thank you to Dutton and NetGalley for this copy in return for a review.

SURVIVE THE NIGHT, Riley Sager's fifth standalone novel, has all the gritty texture thriller readers appreciate. I rather enjoyed the small cast of characters and intimate setting. The '90s Pontiac Grand Am makes for a claustrophobic, heart-pumping setting, and Charlie's mental instability creates one mind-f*ck of a narrative. Those who appreciate his signature style will absolutely enjoy this book.

In typical Sager fashion, SURVIVE THE NIGHT has all the makings of a good suspense novel--from unreliable narrators to a wicked twist ending. But unlike its predecessors, this latest release transports readers back to the 1990s, when there were no cell phones and bulletin board ride shares were the norm. Present-day readers may find Charlie's actions a bit unrealistic, but in the 1990s, people were far more trusting, and pop culture's obsession with serial killers was yet to be born. It's this very mindset that makes this book shine.

This was a 4/5 star read for me. Not my favorite Sager, but I still think his work stands at the top of the psychological thriller market. This was fast-paced from the get-go, and I was enthralled as Charlie raced to unravel the truth behind a situation where nothing was as it seemed. The epilogue was the perfect way to wrap up this homage to horror movies. I can't wait to read what Sager does next!

My first time reading a Riley Sager book! I loved the vibe/atmosphere of this book and was totally invested from page 1. Although I didn’t feel particularly passionate about Charlie as a character (seriously WHO accepts a ride from a stranger with a killer on the loose? Girl!) I overall enjoyed the story enough to keep reading. I could see the whole book play out like a movie. I’m excited to get my hands on a physical copy

I must say, I absolutely could not put this one down! I really, really enjoyed our unreliable narrator and I love that Riley Sager always gives us an adventure, no matter how cuckoo they can get. I also always appreciate that Riley Sager doesn’t take himself so seriously and adds pop culture and fun to the suspense. This is definitely a page turning thriller in a way his others aren’t. Definitely higher up there on the list of his books for sure! Last note: Appropriate for older teens, I know some of my high schoolers will eat this one up!

While it took me a moment to get into the story with the cinematic beginning, once I understood what the character was going through, I was locked in and invested in how the plot was going to play out. Just when I thought I'd figured it out, another hairpin turn happened. Great book. Loved it.

The last couple Sager novels have really appealed to me and this one reinforced that. I love a good haunted house trope so I loved his previous one, Home Before Dark. This is quite different--tackling the slasher/80s/90s throwback theme that's so popular right now. (Fear Street, etc). I read it in two nights and didn't see the end coming at all. Fans of thrillers that like a touch of horror mixed in or fans of Sager will enjoy this one. The hold list at the library will be a long one!

Once again, Riley Sager has done a fantastic job of making me think I was going into this book knowing exactly what was happening and coming out with about four whiplash moments and one dropped jaw.

I absolutely adored this book. I was so sure it would be easy to guess the twists and turns Sager would take (I mean they’re in a car…. who else could be the murderer?!) but lo and behold… I was so wrong!

Excellent - couldn't put it down. One of his better novels & will highly recommend to all thriller fans.

Thank you for the free copy of Survive the Night!

Riley Sager is a very popular author that I see all over social media. Sager's books have been highly recommended to me, but I have never gotten around to reading one.. Until Survive the Night. This book lived up to my expectations! I was immediately sucked into it and became invested in the characters. The book kept my attention and made it a quick read for me. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves Thrillers!

Survive the Night is the newest thriller written by Riley Sager. Sager has quickly become the go to author for an intense read. Charlie is a college student who is desperate to get home. However, she doesn't drive and in order to leave campus and make it home she decides to accept a ride with a stranger. Not long into the drive Charlie discovers that all may not go as smoothly as she was anticipating. She even begins to wonder if her life might be in danger. This intense tale makes for a rapid read that will have you on the edge of your seat. Read and enjoy!

✨Book Review✨
Survive the Night by Riley Sager
3.5 stars
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First off, I will start this by saying that I am a big Riley Sager fan and his last book, Home Before Dark, was my favorite yet. This book, was NOT that. Survive the Night was definitely my least favorite Riley Sager book so far (I've read them all other than Final Girls).
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While this book did hold my attention and I didn't want to put it down, the plot just really fell flat. There were so many unrealistic (and just weird) twists, SO much gaslighting, and the most unreliable and frustrating narrator ever. I'm also starting to think I'm just really not into books that take place over the span of a few hours.
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There were definitely parts of this book I really liked, but the twists and turns made me dizzy. Plus, the very very very end was some misogynistic bullshit. One of the characters did fully remind me of the waitress from Emperor's New Groove though, so that was fun. I guess worth reading if you want an unrealistic thriller that will hold your attention.

This book was one of my most anticipated reads all year! I enjoyed it, but wouldn’t say it was my favorite Sager. I wonder if maybe I hyped it up too much in my head. Either way, the ending was jam-packed and so much fun to read!

I had really high hopes for this book based off the blurb and was really let down when the book was over. The story was boring and extremely slow paced. Charlie was mundane and the whole movies in here head didn’t work for me. The ending was lackluster as well. There was only one twist that I really liked and that’s why I gave this story 3 stars.

When I say this was a roller coaster, I don’t even think that describes it properly. I was graciously given access to an arc via Penguin-Dutton Books and NetGalley. This book is an experience. I don’t even know how to describe it; however, I can say I now need to read every book by this author. This is my first Riley Sager, but it will not be my last. I love the twists and turns in this. Just when I was frustrated enough and thought I had it figured out everything changed. The first half was a little slow and I really didn’t care for Charlie, but the second half was nonstop.

"People don't want to admit that there are monsters in their midst, so the monsters continue to roam free and the cycle of violence and blame continues." Charlie is leaving her university after the death of her roommate, and accepts a ride home from a stranger heading in the same direction. When he appears to not be what he seems, Charlie has to decide who she can trust.
I am a fan of Sager's other books, and this does not disappoint. It's twisty and fast paced, and even for someone who reads a lot of thrillers, the surprises (especially the ending!) are genuinely surprising.

Sager is one of my auto by authors. I have to read anything that they write. Survive the Night was definitely a different story line. I was definitely going back and forth trying to decide what was going to happen and the ending threw me for a loop. While unique, it definitely wasn't my favorite of all of the books Sager has written.

Holy crap what a ride! I mean that literally & figuratively. This book did not stop. The twists. The turns. But it all made sense to me.
While The Last Time I Lied is still my favorite book of Sager‘s, this one is a close second. Read it. Now. Because I want to talk about it.
And I need to see this movie made.
Unputdownable.
Thanks to #netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Title: Survive The Night
Author: Riley Sager
Publisher: Dutton Books
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Genre: Thriller

Survive The Night is the fifth book by popular author Riley Sager. And for this book it’s either going to be you’re #teamsager or not. This one is getting VERY mixed reviews! It’s one of those books you have to overlook a lot of things and decide if you can like a book for pure entertainment. It’s a highly binge-able book! I haven’t been reading a lot of thrillers lately because I’m over the unreliable narrator and bad endings, so I probably shouldn’t of liked this one so much; But I loved it!

It’s November of 1991 and Nirvana plays in the tape deck . . . Come as you are . . .

Charlie needs a ride home from college to Ohio pronto. Her roommate was murdered and she can’t deal with things. And the murderer is still on the loose!!! Like what!?!? So, she meets Josh at the ride share board and as luck would have it he’s headed home too to care for his sick father. Or so he says . . . 😳

Charlie is a film major and is obsessed with movies. She has been since her parent’s died when she was younger. It was a way for her to deal with grief. She finds herself falling back into these habits and as she journeys home Josh. She starts hallucinating in movies scenes in the car and suddenly thinks she remembers seeing the murderer who killed her roommate. She becomes paranoid that she is driving with a serial killer. 🤯

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ok, so yeah, who gets in a car with a stranger!? All of Sager’s lead female characters are classic movie characters similar to those in a horror movie. The ones you’re screaming at the tv “why would you do something so stupid!?” However, I still read this book in less than 24 hours, loved the 90s nostalgia, movie references, the crazy journey, and even the ending! Especially the ending! #sorrynotsorry