Thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins for the advanced copy of this book. If you're looking for a super easy, light read, then this book is for you. Entertaining for a psychological thriller, which I love to read, and enjoyed the mountainous setting in Norway. This book won't leave you pondering the important issues in life, but it is a good fast paced thriller.

The Hike was everything that I wanted in a thriller. It is fast paced, takes place in a treacherous location with unpredictable weather and outcomes, unfolds in multiple viewpoints with some unreliable characters, and is full of twists and turns that readers do not see coming. What starts out as a wild camping and hiking adventure in Norway with 4 female friends turns into a deadly game of cat and mouse between an unknown predator lurking on the mountain trails.

Read if you like:
🥾 Hiking/Outdoors
🇳🇴 Norway setting
#️⃣ Multiple POV
🏔️ Remote Mountain Settings
🏕️ Wild Camping
👯‍♀️ Friend Trips
🔍 Murder Mysteries
🚪 Locked Room Thriller Vibes

I absolutely loved how this one opened with a prologue where we know a woman is dead in the mountains, but we know very little else. Then, the book pops to present day bouncing between the POV of four friends:

🎸 Joni the Rockstar who’s a bit absent and loves her drugs
🥼 Liv the Doctor who is taking time apart from her husband
👩‍👧 Maggie who is away from her daughter for the first time
👠 and Helena the kinda uptight business women

Their friendship is far from perfect and we see that play out with the stress of each day of their hiking trip wearing on them each in different ways where there frustrations are coming to the surface as they are feeling watched and like they are not alone out in the wilderness.

Then, disaster strikes while on their trip stuck without access to cell service or help which gave definite locked room thriller vibes.

The alternating POV’s also made this one such a fast paced read as you are constantly bouncing POV from one short chapter to the next detailing their progress on their hike.

“The journey was never about making it to the peak. You climbed- and kept climbing- to push through the struggle and experience the glimpses of beauty along the way. For how the climb made you feel.”

Thank you so much to the publisher for my ARC in exchange for my honest review!

Wow, I was invested in this book from the first page! Lucy Clarke really knows how to draw you in. I read it in one sitting!

Four friends go on an annual trip this year to Norway. What happens is they get more than they expected. There's secrets, danger, and suspense, all while in a picturesque location. What more could you want?

This is one for readers who enjoy suspense and thrillers.

This was my first Lucy Clarke book, but it won't be my last!

Thanks, NetGalley, Lucy Clarke, Penguin Group Putnam & G.P. Putnam's Sons for this ARC.

Four friends set off to hike up a mountain in Norway. What could possibly go wrong? The Hike is everything that I love in a thriller. Who do you trust? Do you trust your friends that you’ve known for years? Can you trust the people you just met at the lodge before heading off on your hike? The tension was dripping off the pages, and at moments it was terrifying.

I thought the pacing was excellent and I had a hard time putting this one down. I enjoyed the different POVs as it gives more insight into each individual characters thoughts and the story as a whole. There were so many twists and they just seemed to keep coming.

The Hike gave me some of the same vibes as Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins so if you enjoyed that one then you’d probably enjoy this one as well.

I loved the Hike and highly recommend this one to thriller fans. A solid four stars for me.

A classic dark wilderness thriller but I wasn't sold on the conviction of the characters. They made silly decisions that were frustrating.

A twisty, multi-POV thriller sure to be popular with my library patrons. Very similar to Clarke's other thriller, One of the Girls, which I enjoyed. Not the best thing I've ever read, but definitely gripping and thrilling, an easy read.

thank you to netgalley, the author and the publisher for this advanced copy

a fantastic thriller that kept me guessing

I never fail to be totally entertained by Lucy Clarke's destination thrillers. This time she takes us hiking in the mountains of Norway, and, if the tag line doesn't get you, I don't know what will. "No help. No cell coverage. No one to hear them scream." I loves the interplay between the four longtime friends, and they're all so relatable, like any one of them could be a friend. Would I go on a four-day remote hiking adventure with my friends? No. Did I love to read about theirs? Absolutely! I already can't wait to see where Lucy Clarke takes us next!!

Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced reader copy. This was my first Lucy Clark book. This book is about a group of friends that each year one gets to pick a destination that they go on a girls trip to. This year, the friend selected a hike in Norway. This book was just the middle of the road for me.

Book Description:
It's once again time for an annual girls' trip for four childhood friends. This year is Liz's turn to plan, and she has chosen to hike in a remote part of Norway. Joni, Maggie,and Helena aren't exactly keen on Liz's plan, but they all agree they need time away to reflect. What should be an exploration of the beauty of Norway ends up testing their friendship as they fight for survival. You're in the middle of nowhere with limited cell phone coverage and some shady people lurking about. What could go wrong?!

My Thoughts:
I loved the dark, moody vibes of The Hike! Suspicious characters, a remote location, and an ominous atmosphere gave this story the perfect spooky factor. I enjoyed the complex relationships Lucy Clarke created between the four women and how their personal challenges affected their actions within the group. If you're on the hunt for a moody fall thriller that will keep you guessing, add this to your tbr now!

Read this if you like:
• Dark, moody reads
• Thrillers
• Multiple POVs
• Girls' Trips
• Complex friendships

Maggie, Liz, Helena, and Joni have been friends since school. They all have very full lives with families, jobs, and it gets harder to get together as they once did. They've been doing a yearly vacation for many years where it's just the four of them. One person in the group picks where they will be going and what they will be doing. They person who picks their vacation changes each year so that it's fair to all four of them. This year it was Liz's turn to pick and instead of picking another beach resort she chose the Norwegian wilderness for a hike up a mountain. She told the others to start training for it as they would be hiking all day and camping at night. They would have to carry large backpacks with all of their gear as they hiked. The others weren't thrilled with the idea of a very physical trip, but accepted it as it was Liz's turn to pick.

Maggie, Liz, and Helena arrive the day before their hike begins. Joni, who is a rockstar, is on tour and can't make the trip this time. Helena hasn't had time to train and just got a huge surprise before leaving for the trip! Her hiking boots are still stiff and haven't been worn but once or twice around the house. Even though the four friends consider themselves close there are things they don't know about one another. What happens when some of these things come out? None of them are used to camping and hiking for days on end. What will happen along the way? Will the three women be able to survive such a grueling trip without turning back?

The family that owns the lodge gets them checked into their rooms. They decide to go grab some dinner before they try to turn in early for the next day's adventure. The three friends are eating, drinking, and enjoying the music when all of a sudden Joni shows up! She was able to get away after all and the four friends will be vacationing together after all. She told her agent that she needed a break as she was burnt out and to issue a refund to the fans of the cancelled concert. He wasn't happy with Joni, but she didn't give him a choice. She's got her backpack and hiking boots ready to go. Yay! When Joni shows up everyone is happier or at least 2 of them are. Helena has never forgiven Joni for not showing up for her at important times.

As the women celebrate longer now that Joni has arrived they drink too much and dance to the music. They even get Joni to get onstage with the band and sing a few songs. Everyone knows who Joni is and they're very excited when she starts singing one of her biggest hits. Joni doesn't realize it but someone is taking a video of her while she's performing. Will the video get out? She's supposed to be resting. Helena notices a man she had seen at the bar earlier and he's staring at her while she dances. Who is he and why is he staring? Helena works her way across the room to talk to him and he pulls her out of the crowded room. They're both breathing heavily and attracted to one another. Will they get together? Who is this man? Will Helena be ready for the hike in the morning?

As the four friends start off the next day with their map and gear they are excited for what lies ahead. The lodge owner doesn't like the trail they've chosen and thinks the mountain they chose to climb is too dangerous for them. The trails can be very narrow and there's weather heading in midweek. There's something about the way he said it and the look he gave them. What's up with him? Why is he trying to change their plans? Someone never came back from the same trails one year ago. Did he know the missing person? Should they be afraid?

Once on the trails things become easier. It's just the four friends and nature, right? Why does the hair stand up on the back of Maggie's neck like she's being watched? No one else is out here. Why do the friends see movement out of the corner of their eyes at times? Is it just wildlife or something more sinister? The Hike does a great job of making you feel on edge throughout. Things happen along their hike that will change the four friends forever. Will they become closer or will secrets come out that tear them apart? Will they be able to finish the hike up the mountain? Will they all make it back to the lodge? You'll have to read the book to find out! I rate The Hike 4 stars with a high recommendation. The suspense builds and gives the reader plenty of twists towards the end. I'd like to thank NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for an advanced copy of The Hike in exchange for a fair review.

This was a quick, twisty, secret-filled read that follows friends on a trip where things turn deadly. You have to really suspend disbelief but trust me - it's worth it.

Thanks to Harper Collins and NetGalley for the copy to review.

An okay read. Starts off real slow setting everything up. It was a little confusing in the beginning keeping the different main characters separated. Once the actual hike began, that's when things started to pick up. The story is told in dual timeline and in the beginning it was hard to focus on. While I didn't hate the ending, it did go in an entirely different direction. This was my second read by the author and I think I enjoyed her first book better. It's not a bad read. As mentioned, once things got started it turned into a quick read.

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Every year, four school friends take a trip for a long weekend to reconnect. The destination usually involves sun and sand, but this year Liz has decided they should go hiking in Norway. The night before they start they all gather in a lounge bar where they discover that a woman had gone missing on the very mountain they'll be hiking and the locals warn them about everything from the weather to haunting superstitions. Each woman has their own secret that could tear the group apart, but as dangers mount they learn they need to rely on each other to survive.
The story just has this underlying ominous vibe what with the disappearance, the feelings of being watched, and the overall haunting feel of the mountain. It was interesting seeing each woman's secret come to light and how the other friends reacted to it. Lace your boots up tight for this thrilling adventure with so many twists and turns!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

A psychological thriller that follows four friends who travel on vacation to hike in Norway. Each woman has her own secrets, and personal issues that of course cause tension and helps build the suspense. Be prepared if you are expecting fast paced, this book definitely is a slow burn, but very atmospheric and full of twists and turns. If you are a fan of Lucy Clarke, this is one you will not want to miss!

The Hike is such a great story of friendship! Four lifelong friends go on a 4 day hiking trip in Norway! Along the way they run into multiple obstacles! Each chapter is a different POV and you learn different issues each character is facing! I loved Lucy Clarke’s explanation and description of each character. There are not a lot of books where I loved each character, but this one I did! It starts out slow but once the girls start hiking the drama/suspense unfolds!
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My first Lucy Clarke book was One of the Girls and loved it! I can’t wait to see what else this author writes!
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Read this book if you love different POVs, friendships, drama, short chapters and suspense!

Four friends depart on their annual girls trip. Past years, they go somewhere warm. But this year, they’re hiking a mountain in Norway. Just when they think everything is going according to plan, they are very wrong. Their trip consists of friendship, excitement, surprises, and betrayal before they’re ready to head home.

The story unfolds alternating between each girl’s perspective throughout their trip, keeping you on your toes until the end.

It was a quick read and kept me wanting more until I knew everything!

Lucy Clarke writes engrossing, interesting, one-time read novels. The Hike is not an exception to this. I thoroughly enjoyed working my way through this book, but not for the thriller/mystery angle -- unlike her previous books. Instead, I just really enjoyed seeing the inner workings of the friend dynamic and how their story unfolds with all of the mistakes, redemptions, and consequences of both.