Really strong, interesting start that drew me in. But, it was over quickly and the story sputtered out as Meghan’s family debated on whether or not to save Cal so they could finally learn the truth or extract their revenge by letting him die.

It seemed really predictable to me, but maybe its because I read a lot of thriller/mysteries?

The beginning of this book had me so excited and set the stage for the perfect mystery/thriller. However, in the end this one kind of fell flat for me. I do love Georgina Cross's writing and look forward to future books of hers.

Ten years ago, Meghan died tragically at 17 years old. Her boyfriend, Cal, was convicted of her murder and sent to prison. He just got out of prison and all of Meghan's family members have been invited by an anonymous letter to a house on the coast to find out the truth about what happened. Then Cal gets into a car accident on the way to the house and the family is left to figure out the puzzle. Did Cal invite them all there? Should they try to save him? What really happened to Meghan?

What a twisty thriller! I loved the way this story unfolded. Definitely a quick good thriller if you're looking for a book that will keep you on the edge of your seat. You will not see the last three chapters coming.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for the ARC of One Night.

I like this one and felt that it was plotted and keep you guessing till the end . I love that Oregon was featured so prominently and was a character in itself . I will read more by this author
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for letting me review this book

I really pushed myself to finish this particular book, it just felt so LONG!!!!!! The overall premise really grabbed me but as I started reading it just felt so forced for certain storylines. Specifically the Uncle Geoff storyline felt so unnecessary and honestly just stomach churning. I needed to suspend disbelief for the Cal storyline especially at the end. The ending while unexpected did not feel worth it, honestly I looked for spoilers online just to end the book. I did appreciate the description of the house and the surrounding area as it’s somewhere I would love to vacation.

One Night by Georgina Cross has all the elements of a great single location mystery/thriller- a tragic death, a family still in mourning, a series of mysterious letters, a secluded house, a nostalgic location, a raging storm. And it gets off to a great start with a creepy dinner table set up with place cards, etc. and the convicted killer released from jail and then knocked unconscious in a car accident.

Meghan’s family desperately want to find out the truth about her murder so they all arrive on the Oregon coast, beckoned by letters sent by an anonymous person promising to reveal the true killers identity. But what will the family do with the information? Turn it over to the authorities…or take matters into their own hands?

Cross does a great job building the suspense and creating a tight, tense atmosphere both in the house and between the family members. It’s just that once Cal (Meghan’s boyfriend who was convicted of the murder and just released) is dragged in unconscious and bleeding out, the story loses momentum.

The “should we let him die or save him” debate that becomes center-stage becomes tedious and boring. The reveal ends up not that shocking and in the end all the foreshadowing and suspenseful build up is wasted. It was a bit too predictable. One Night could be read in one (or two) night and it was enjoyable, but just don’t expect to be ‘wow’ed by the reveal. If you aren’t looking for a major “who-dun-it” and just want to go along for the ride, this is a just suspenseful enough to satisfy. But if you really like to be challenged to figure out the plot twist ending, this may disappoint. Random rating- 3/5. Thanks to @NetGalley and @Ballatine for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was the most thrilling and chilling book I have read this year. I hope this book gets more recognition over time because Cross is a hell of an author!

I think Georgina Cross and I do not mix. I really love her fast-paced writing, but everything continued to feel trope-y and underdeveloped.

A decade ago at a party in the woods someone dies...someone goes to jail for 10 years for the crime, but did they do it? Over the past 10 years the accused has been adamant they did not perpetrate the crime they are accused of. The family of the deceased is invited to a weekend on the coast, with promises of revealing the truth and all attend, along with a huge storm and the recently released accused. The story is told in alternating viewpoints of characters and it seems like everyone has something to hide and area keeping secrets. A solid locked-room mystery with some great mis-directs.

This is typically the kind of story I love to read. I’m all for people ending up stranded together during a storm, and I thought this had a particularly unique take.

This just wasn’t nearly as suspenseful or as juicy as I’d hoped it would be? I think things could have been heightened significantly more than they were. And this is where I have to put in that I’m a very season mystery/thriller reader. It used to be my most loved genre, and now it’s now gotten to the point where I rarely find a mystery/thriller story that surprises me, so a lot of my hesitancies with this story might just be a me, not you type of a situation. If you’re someone who’s new to the genre or want an easy mystery/thriller read, then I think this one could be for you.

So, I ended up taking this for what it was. I think it’s a very cozy, easy read mystery/thriller. If that’s what you’re looking for this fall season, then I’d say give this one a chance. I might just be too used to reading the genre that I find some things predictable, but also, is predictable always bad? I think it ended up being exactly what it was meant to and I ended up feeling like this was a great low stakes read. Giving it 3 stars doesn’t mean it’s bad by any means!!

As always, thank you to Ballantine, Bantam for the chance to give my honest feedback!

Phew. This one kept me up late! A twisty, turn read with great atmosphere, complex characters, and the complexities of a family tragedy. An author to watch!

⭐️ 4 1/2
🌶️ 1/5
Age range: 16+
Content Warnings:

Quotes:

- “So, you just happened to slam into him? Look, I’m not upset if that’s what happened. I wish I could have done it myself. But just tell us, okay?”
- “I don’t know what came over me. I hit her—but I didn’t think I hit her that hard. She said she was fine. She told me to leave. And I did.”
- Don’t say no. I don’t like it when you say no.

Review:
After reading this book I feel like I was taken on a rollercoaster of lies and oh wow moments. This is a must read if you like murder mystery books with many twists. I still can’t believe how it turned out but still wanted more. I would love to read the aftermath of all that went down.

Tropes & Vibes:
- Murder Mystery
- Psychological thriller

Tense, Atmospheric, and a Bang-Up Ending!
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Jeepers! <b>One Night</b> is a fast-paced, white-knuckle ride I couldn’t tear myself away from! I could barely take time out to feed the dogs (they won’t be ignored, lol). This is the first book I’ve read by this author and I’ve just added her others to my TBR list.

It only takes one night to destroy a family. Meghan’s family is shattered after her murder and even though her HS boyfriend was convicted, it tore them apart.

Not everyone is convinced that Cal is responsible for Meghan’s murder. Ten years after her murder, Cal is released from prison and mysterious invitations show up for those close to Meghan. Lured by the promise they will finally find out what happened that night.

This story takes place over one suspenseful night at a remote cliffside house in Oregon. The turbulent storm delivers an angry and atmospheric setting. The unpredictable ending is brutal yet brilliant! Again, one night changes this family forever. Thriller lovers need to read this one!

Sincere thanks to Random House Publishing-Ballantine/Bantam for this complimentary ARC provided by NetGalley. As always, all opinions are my own and are left voluntarily.

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I was given an advanced reader copy of this book by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This was a fast paced psychological thriller with a surprise twist that I did not see coming!

Ahh! Who did it? This was a fast a furious read for me. A total ''have to know'' story that kept sucked me and held my attention till the final page!

Disclaimer: netgalley gifted me an advanced readers copy of this book and in exchange I'm leaving an honest review. All opinions are my own
I'm gonna be honest: this story would work better as a TV show or a movie instead of a book. There are a lot of POVs and it kind of takes away from the storytelling. I will say I was surprised at the reveal at the end, and this book did suck me in, but I'm also someone who reads quickly when I start books and I read most of it at night. This isn't to say it's bad, I usually enjoy multiple POVs--but there were too many. Multiple (3 or more for example) POVs work better in fantasy and it's kind of confusing when there's as many as there are.
Thank you to netgalley for the opportunity to read this book.

3.5 ⭐️’s
Ten years ago Meaghan was murdered, now her family have all received an invitation to a home on the Oregon Coast for one night. The invitation promises to answer all of their questions about Meaghan’s death. Reluctantly agreeing they all head to the coastal house in the midst of a terrible storm. Upon arrival they find the kitchen stocked and the table set, but there’s an extra place. Could it possibly be for Cam, Meaghan’s boyfriend? Cam was recently released from prison after being convicted of the murder, but does he know something more? After all he’s always professed his innocence. Cam does finally arrive, but not in the way they were expecting. He’s been injured when his truck hit a tree and he is in no shape to talk. Emotions are high and there are those that want Cam dead. Some that even want to help that process along. As the storm rages, secrets are exposed and this locked room story has more than one suspect. Thank you to Bantam and NetGalley for an ARC of this book.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of One Night by Georgina Cross!

17 year old Meghan was murdered 10 years and her ex-boyfriend Cal, who served the sentence for the murder, has just been released from prison. Meghan’s family have all been mysteriously invited to a secluded beach house for one night to find out what actually happened to Meghan 10 years ago. Despite the whole thing being shady as hell, they all end up going and getting trapped at the house during a horrendous storm. The story becomes a trapped door mystery with a rather large cast of characters all giving their viewpoints of current and former events surrounding the night and Meghan’s murder.

Despite none of the characters being entirely likable, a wholly implausible plot, and a slightly predictable ending, the book was still somewhat entertaining and the writing added to the thrill of the scene playing out in the house. I don’t believe I’ve ever said this before, but I think this book may actually be better as a movie as the story would play out better on screen than it does on the page (a lot of drawn out descriptions that would be better in a visual sense and a lot of jump scare moments that would be great on screen).

Overall, 3 stars for me.

One Night: a locked door mystery! They are one of my favorite kinds of stories. The oldest daughter of a family is beaten and then drowned when she was just 17. Her accused killer serves 10 years in jail for these crimes; but only some of the family feels like he was the one who did it. After the entire family is invited to a secluded cabin on the Oregon Coast, they think it must be Cal who is out of prison now.

Things take a turn when the power goes out and Uncle Geoff finds Cal in the storm. If he’s not the one who invited them here, who is? And should they help keep him alive? A few members of the family wish he would get the same thing that happened to their daughter.

The book has several points of view which I liked a lot. They each share their own memories and opinion of what happened to Meghan. The setting for the book is so creepy and the stormy weather only added to the tense situation. This is one you won’t be able to put down.

Thank you @suzyapprovedbooktours @georginacrossauthor and @penguinrandomhouse for my gifted ebook. One Night is out now!

Ten years ago, Meghan was killed by her boyfriend Cal. Now, Cal is out of prison. He has always stated that he didn't kill Meghan, though.

A mysterious invitation arrives to Meghan's family stating: "In one night, you'll find out what happened to Meg."
One night. That's all the time a family has to decide what to do with the man they believe murdered their daughter: Do they forgive him, or take justice into their own hands? A locked room mystery, an isolated house during a storm and grief-stricken parents who want answers about their daughter's death ten years earlier makes for an engaging read.

There’s a large cast of characters in this mystery - 6 POV’s in all. Most are unlikable and often unreliable, however, it's pretty fast-paced and it’s a page-turner.

This is a solid 3.5 which I have rounded too 4 stars.

Thanks to Netgalley ad the publishers for sending a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.