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This was a solid thriller. A little predictable, but it was a good quick read. I read in less than a day. Thank you for sending this book, I enjoyed it!

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This was entertaining and unique. I liked that the story moved at a good pace and was a solid mystery. I will definitely check out more books by this author. Special Thank You to Lucy Clarke, Penguin Group, and NetGalley for allowing me to read a complimentary copy prior to publication in exchange for an honest review.

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All I have to say is buckle up before you start The Hike and be prepared for a wild ride! I truly loved the premise of this book and the exceptional character development. All four women who set out on the hike are unique in their own ways, living absolutely different lifestyles, but always come back to each other. It is a quintessential book of sisterhood, with some shady characters and a few tragedies sprinkled in for good measure. A perfect beach read for 2023!!

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This is the second book that I have read from the author. I gave her last book 5 stars and so I was really excited to delve into this book. We are following for friends as they lease if they’re hiking boots and they’re going on an adventure in the Norwegian outdoors. until someone ends up dead. Is there a killer on their trail?

In true Lucy Clarke form this book was a lot of fun. It’s definitely a fun, fast-paced thriller. I will say that I didn’t like it as much as her other book that I gave five stars to but this one was a close four-star don’t look too much into the reviews I think the synopsis tells you everything that you need to know go into it with limited knowledge because that makes it more fun.

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This is my first book by Lucy Clarke and I really enjoyed it. I really liked her writing style and how she gave us the point of view from each of the four best friends in the story. Having each chapter being told from each one of the friends perspectives gave the book way more depth, and helped to create a thrilling, well-rounded story. It started off a little slow for me, but it quickly grabbed my attention, and kept me at the edge of my seat, until the very end! this was a great read to start getting me even more in the mood for spooky season and I can’t wait to read more from this author.

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This was a solid read from Lucy Clarke (I typically like her books). This story surrounds a group of friends who reunite for an annual vacation only for things to go wrong and secrets to be exposed. Flew threw this book- good for a quick read.

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This was such a fun, suspenseful read about four friends embarking on a treacherous hike for holiday. Each has their own secrets and personal issues. They then hear about a missing girl who looks like one of them, and begin to wonder who on the mountain they can trust.

I love a story that pits interpersonal dynamics against extreme weather, so I really enjoyed this story! Clarke packs so much into this story, but it doesn't feel overwhelming and it's all tied up at the end. The characters felt pretty fully formed, and I did not see the twist at the end coming. A great read!

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My Rating: 3/5 stars

Thanks to Netgalley and G.P. Putnan’s Sons for a copy of this eARC to review!

My Thoughts: I am a huge fan of survival stories. Ever since I was a kid I loved hearing about people surviving against all odds in the wilderness, and that love has continued into my adult life! I thought this book did a good job of keeping a fast pace throughout. I found myself flipping the pages (or swiping them?) quickly just to find out what happened next. While I liked the story I felt like I didn’t mesh with the writing style well. That’s nothing against the author though, sometimes my brain just doesn’t like how certain styles sound in my head. If that makes any sense! I think I also would’ve liked to see something else done with the ending. Overall it was a good story though!

I think fans of survival thrillers and fast paced books will like this! And just note that this book has already been published in the UK so the edition I read is being released in the US.

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4 adult best friends take off every year on a new vacation, alternating who gets to pick the location. This year they go to a lodge to set off on an extremely challenging hike.
Okay so I’m thinking like a thriller version of Wild. (Not that I’ve read or watched Wild. Just when Lorelei Gilmore went to do Wild lol)

Random thoughts while reading:
First 25% of the book.. I’m like wait this is a thriller right??
Plot hole?? Like no one even looked at the map of the hike before they were at the lodge
Obviously didn’t google this place either or they would have seen a big read flag about this place.
No one is checking the weather before the hike except one of the 4.. even though everyone keeps warning them about the weather. Hmmm.

I loved how fast paced & engaging the book was. Even with 4 POVs, it was very easy to follow. Maybe a little predictable. I definitely guessed what was going on near the end in a sense. Lots of twists and turns though & I did stay up my bed time reading this one. Also short chapters 🙌 The characters were relatable. but thought they all had very poor decision making skills. Like almost laughable & unbelievable how much of a hot mess they all were.

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Lucy Clarke is becoming quite the vacation thriller writer. And although I didn’t enjoy this one as much as One of the Girls, it is still a pretty solid thriller (and much more in the survivalist theme). I think overall the strengths of this one are really in the character development as each of the four main female characters felt really distinct and complicated in a way that made them feel much more relatable than characters often are in these situations. Their friendship and internal fighting also felt very real to how friendships actually are, and I found everything quite believable. I definitely found myself rooting for these women to survive the mountain and find a way through their hurt and betrayals.

I think the setting of a snowy, Norwegian mountain also worked really well for me. It felt like disaster could strike at any moment, and nature became just as much a threat as the human threat in this one. I was actually more interested in that part of the story and found the human threat and the found drug situation to be less interesting and a little more cliche than the rest of the story. Although I didn’t love how the ending played out, it is certainly tense and full of action. The chapters in this one are really short, so it is easy to speed through as you can pick and read in small spurts.

If you enjoy thrillers and are looking for something a little different, I think Lucy Clarke is a pretty solid author and worth your time checking out.

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I am a sucker for a secluded thriller and The Hike delivered! The beginning was a bit slow as the friends made their way to Norway and the reader got used to their different POVs but I absolutely devoured the last 50% in one sitting. Good twists and turns, the multi POV is always a plus, and I actually teared up a little?

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I’m such a fan of Lucy Clarke’s thrillers and was so excited to get my hands on this one!

Her newest book is a solid thriller…a slow burn with a twisty plot about four friends who embark on a hiking adventure together…but what they don’t know is chaos awaits them.

Things really picked up for me around 40% in…I do appreciate that Clarke took the time to let us get to know the main characters- so even though it took a minute for the action to really start their backstory was important.

I thought the character development was fantastic- interesting woman whose lives were all intertwined, lots of secrets between them, and very different personalities. I really felt like I knew who each of the friends were and it was fun to see how they meshed together…and some of them I definitely liked more than others.

I thought the writing was so great (no surprise there!) and everything I read felt important & relevant- always love a no fluff book.
Told in multiple POVs with lots of flashbacks, this helped the story move along and things really did pick up speed.

You could tell she really knew what she was writing about and there were a lot of details specific to hiking & mountains, but everything was explained well.
Some parts felt a bit unbelievable- like the prep for the hike and some things that happened along the way- but I don’t want to say anymore because spoilers are no fun.

There were a few different storylines and I was definitely surprised by the ending and how things wrapped up. I didn’t imagine the book would go the way it did and it was a little much, but still a good finish!!

I’ll have my eye out for her next book!

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I came across Lucy Clarke last year after her release of One of the Girls. I was chosen to review an ARC of that book and I absolutely loved it! I felt as though I was on hen weekend myself and could literally feel the sun on my face and taste the delicious food. It was one of my favorites of the year!

When I received an ARC of The Hike I was beyond excited! I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this book and hoped for the same descriptive beauty that I experienced with One of the Girls. While I did really enjoy The Hike, it was very different from her previous book. I found it a bit more difficult to immerse myself in the story at first, but I did enjoy the gloomy, slightly creepy vibe. It intrigued me and kept me interested. Having the same suspense as her previous book, this one is a little more building. I wouldn’t say it’s a slow burn, but each chapter gets more intense.

While The Hike isn’t necessarily the book you would pick up to read on the beach, it’s filled with suspense, mystery, and once it gets going it’s quite a fast-paced thrill ride. If you love a good thriller, I definitely recommend it! This would be the perfect book to curl up with this Fall. I can’t wait to see what Lucy Clarke writes next!!

Thank you so much to the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me the opportunity to read and review another gem!

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This is definitely my kind of read. I loved the multiple points of view, the remote outdoor setting with just the right amount of atmospheric foreboding that you know something is going to go wrong. The friendship dynamic was really interesting and there’s enough secrets and twists to keep you turning the pages. Can’t wait to read more from this author!

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The characters and the writing style is what made this an enjoyable book. The characters were compelling and the scenic descriptions were great! It defiantly kept me wanting to read!

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The Hike by Lucy Clarke was just what I was looking for.
My first time reading Clarkes work and I loved it.
A gripping book of suspense that had me gripping my Kindle.
The characters were relateable and I was immediately invested in them.
I was immediately drawn in by the characters in the setting.
The plot had some twists and turns that made the book exciting to read.
A great mix of escapist vacation read and mystery, that'll keep you turning the pages late into the night.

"I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."

Thank You NetGalley and G.P. Putnam's Sons for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

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3.5 stars!

Four friends set out on their yearly friend trip to hike a mountain in Norway.. some are not happy with the decision of where they are going but all still go anyways. Along with their hiking gear, they all bring their own secrets/extra baggage. Tension builds as they hike the trail leading to the mountain and run into some unexpected guests along the way. The discover some shocking things along the way, about themselves and the Svelle Trail's history.

I really enjoyed this one! It was a quick paced, easy read that keeps you interested and wanting to know what was going to happen next. Thrilling with a hint of mystery and a lot of plot twists along the way.

Thank you NetGalley and Putnam Books for the ARC of The Hike!

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Four friends who vacation together often are off to Norway for a hiking adventure. A little unrealistic that they would willing go on what appears to be a difficult hike when some of the group has never been hiking before.

I enjoyed the different dynamics to their friendship. I like how they were all willing to do a lot to help each other out. There was some discord and hurt feeling amongst members of the group too. There are, of course, secrets as well.

The short chapters kept me engaged and wanting to read more chapters. I liked the portrayal of the characters even though I often didn't like their choices.

The ending left me with mixed feelings. I didn't exactly like it but understood why it had to happen that way.

Thanks to netgalley and G.P. Putnam's Sons for the arc.

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I would give this a 4.5 star rating! Very close to that 5 stars. Very fast paced and hard to put down! Sounds like a groups of friends taking a great hiking trip! What could go wrong? Secrets emerge and some could
Be deadly!

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This is the first book I've read by Lucy Clarke, but I really enjoyed it. The story alternates between Liz, Helena, Maggie, and Joni's point-of-view. This group of friends frequently get together for vacations and this time, Liz has chosen a four-day hiking and camping trip in the mountains of Norway. Some of the women have reservations about the strenuous hike that is planned, but agree to go forward with it anyway. 

When weather conditions change, the women soon find themselves in serious danger. If that isn't enough, right before setting off on their hike, Maggie learns that a woman she resembles disappeared while hiking in the same area the year before, so the women may be dealing with a human predator as well as the elements. Each of the women are facing issues in their lives and keeping secrets, but some were easier for me to connect with than others. Not everything is as it seems in this suspenseful story. However, the vivid descriptions of the Norwegian setting and the dangerous outdoor elements the women are facing elevate this book into a thrilling novel of survival.

I received an advance copy of this ebook from NetGalley and Putnam Books at no cost, but my review is voluntary and unbiased.

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