Give me all the survivalist thrillers!! There is just something about being out in the middle of nowhere that gives me the chills. Throw in some crazy weather, even crazier people, and I am hooked.

A fast paced thriller with unexpected twists!
This was my first book by this author and I can’t wait to read more!

Thank you to Netgalley and Penguin Group Putnam for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

The Hike by Lucy Clarke was an interesting friendship story. The friends are relatable and likeable (even the ones who end up sort of naughty). The premise of four novices taking on a challenging 4-day hike with no experience seems far-fetched, but it is an entertaining read with enough twists and turns to keep you reading even if the end isn't completely surprising.

Oh. My. Gosh.
I finished this in less than a day and could hardly put in down. Such a page turner, and full of suspense! I was horrified, shocked, yet also surprisingly amused throughout reading this.
I enjoyed the characters, the story interesting and gripping, and had such a good setting! Impossible to stop until the last page. Wowza.
It was creepy enough to spook me when I finished reading it at night, but not enough to give me nightmares:)
Will definitely be rereading in the fall!
I highly recommend!

Thank you to Net Galley and Penguin Group Putnam for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

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𝗡𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽. 𝗡𝗼 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲. 𝗡𝗼 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺.

I absolutely loved One Of The Girls when I read it last year, so I was extremely excited when I got an early copy of this one. I love this author’s writing style so much, her thrillers are always super eerie and captivating.

This one follows four women who take a girls' trip every year. This year, they’re heading to Norway to hike in the Blafjell mountain… only to come across a dead body.

Oh my goodness, this one was super engaging and fun to read. The atmosphere was incredible, there’s also so much drama that had me hooked for most of the book.

I don’t know if I liked any of the characters, but they were all super interesting in their own way. The hiking aspect of the book was so fun, I’m not too familiar with it… I also loved how creeped out I was at times.

The only reason this is a four-star is because I personally didn’t love the ending. There’s an aspect I don’t love in books so I was quite underwhelmed when that occurred. There’s a moment I did like, but the main twists weren’t for me.

Overall, this was such a fun and engaging thriller - filled with so much suspense. I loved the elements of the Norwegian mountain and can’t wait to read another book by this author.

Thank you so much NetGalley and G.P. Putnam’s Sons for the review eARC in exchange for my honest review!

The Hike by Lucy Clarke was a bit of a slow burn, but I did enjoy it. The idea of 4 friends going on a hiking trip for their yearly girls trip was interesting, but also seemed odd since none of them had actually hiked before. The characters were okay - each with an issue that they needed to resolve. The twists were unexpected, but good. Overall, I enjoyed this book. Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for a digital arc of this title.

3.5 stars. I liked the premise of this one, but the overall execution was just a bit off. I loved the Norwegian coastal setting, and I loved that the characters were bonding on a hiking trip (I also love the idea of everyone taking turns picking a yearly girls' trip). Most of the twists were pretty predictable (there is a big one that I did not anticipate), and the characters could have used a little more development and change throughout the book. It felt that the characters made choices that weren't really in keeping with the character arcs that the author was trying to work with - they felt forced in an effort to drive the plot forward but didn't really work. I would try another book by this author because there was a lot of potential with this one, but this wasn't my favorite.

Solid 3 star thriller. I enjoyed the book, however it did not end up grabbing me as much as I thought it would. I still enjoyed it though! I found the characters a little hard to relate to or sympathize with (as they kept making poor decision after poor decision) which took away from the book.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest reveiw.

I love a multiple perspective mystery, and I looooved the setting in the high, moody mountains... but I had some issues. Mostly, multiple perspective only really works if there's a real differentiation in perspective between the characters, and I struggled to find that here (granted, hard if they're all childhood best friends). I also ended up getting pretty frustrated by these women-- they simply weren't making good choices, and at some point, that's exhausting to read.

Burned-out by both her marriage and work, Liz is desperate for an escape. So, when she plans a vacation with her three best friends, she persuades them to spend four nights camping in the stunning mountains of Norway. This book was a thrilling, addictive read that I didn't want to put down! As they ventured into the wilderness, their friendship is severely tested not only by each other but also the secrets the deadly mountains hold. Lucy Clarke paints the spectacular setting of their journey leaving me breathless from the beauty and terrified from the quickly changing conditions the women encounter. I highly recommend this gripping tale but prepare for a late night!

Thank you to NetGalley & G.P Putnam Sons for an ARC of this book, in exchange for my honest opinion.

This was a fast paced & pulse pounding thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat. Almost every single chapter ending with a cliffhanger, which just made the book impossible to put down.

Four friends since childhood; Liz, Helena, Maggie, and Joni head to Norway for their annual getaway. Liz was the one who picked this years destination, where they would hike the Svelle trail and Blafjell Mountain. Everyone is a little apprehensive for this hike, especially Joni who turns up at the last minute. As their hike gets underway tensions rise, arguments begin, secrets are revealed, bad weather arrives, and they’re not the only ones on the trail… who else is out there with them, and what do they want? Will they all make it to the end of this hike alive?

I also appreciate how well the author wrapped up the ending of this thriller, it was perfect. Left no questions unanswered, and in a weird way provided a happily ever after.

This book was a solid thriller but did not grab me the same way One Of The Girls did. It was a very slow burn and I didn't really find any of the characters very likeable though they were well fleshed out. The end picked up steam but I found myself more invested in the girls personal lives than the hike part.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for the ARC.

Thank you for allowing me a chance to read an advanced copy!

I think this is a really solid, fun summer thriller. It was a super quick and easy read that kept me guessing the entire time. I did not figure out any of the twists and turns in advance - Lucy Clarke really kept me guessing!

Are there parts that are a bit cheesy and predictable? Yes. You mean to tell me four women planned to hike one of the roughest and challenging mountains on a girls' trip and didn't come prepared? Like, at ALL?! So, yes, there's that and a slightly silly ending, but all in all a fun thriller.

I read One of the Girls by this author late last year and did not care for it at all (I have a review posted on my page). If you weren't a fan of that one, know that The Hike is significantly better. My one rub is that I'd like to see a little more originality from this author. Both books were multiple POV with women who go out on a girls' trip every year, and someone doesn't come home. In some cases, she just swapped the Greek Isles for the Norwegian forest, and we have a similar story.

I literally couldn’t put this book down from the moment I picked it up. Four life long friends go on an intense hike overnight together to reconnect. What they find is more than they bargained for and will leave them fighting for their lives until the very end. This book has so many twists and turns it left my head spinning and holding my breath to find out what happened! I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Okay, I don’t scare easily but this atmospheric setting is too creepy to read after dark. There are sneaky people lurking about, hiding behind every tree in the mountains. It was the perfect climate to immerse myself into as I simmer in a typical July heatwave. The terror and suspense kept me shivering!
Four longtime friends make plans for their annual get together. They take turns choosing an adventure each year and this one could be the last. They are ill prepared to leave England and climb a mountain in Norway. This is one trip these women should have cancelled. The timeline alternates between each of the four friends.
Liz is a doctor, separated from her husband, and it was her idea for camping and hiking a mountain in Norway. She selfishly makes decisions and withholds information from her friends. Helena is avoiding potential life altering news. Joni is always on tour, drinking, drugs in some unknown city, lovers come and go. Maggie has left her precious baby daughter overnight with her ex-husband for the first time. She is worried sick and missed her the minute they’d left. Everybody is running away from something or someone. They each have secrets from the others. Relationships will be challenged, damaged, strengthened and forever altered.
The lodge at the base of the mountain range has an eclectic array of locals. There’s family dynamics there and other tourists among the regulars drinking at the bar. Several warnings are issued to the group about the dangerous climb and how another woman went missing. They should have listened. Things do go wrong, they aren’t the only ones on the mountain trails. What really happened to the other woman? Could she still be alive, just left on her own? It soon becomes apparent their lives really are at stake, but why and who? None of my theories came close to being correct. There were many unexpected events and motives I never would have guessed. A thrilling read!
I haven’t read anything from this author previously but would in the future. Thanks to NetGalley for the digital advance reader copy of “The Hike” by Lucy Clarke and publishers G. P. Putnam’s Sons. These are all my own honest personal thoughts and opinions given voluntarily without compensation.

I definitely enjoyed reading this book. I was surprised many times along the way. I would have loved to learn a little more about a few of the characters, but there was certainly enough background. Great thriller.

I love this take on a "locked-door" mystery, but I couldn't get on board with the characters. They came off a bit one-dimensional and the mystery element took too long to arrive. Unfortunately, this was a DNF for me, but hopefully Lucy Clarke's next book will be a better fit.

I read One of the Girls last year and really enjoyed it so I was really looking forward to The Hike. The Hike was a VERY slow burn. There’s an ominous feeling that grows with every chapter, but it sure takes its time. I found myself more interested in the characters and the personal issues they were dealing with than the actual hike itself. Well, except for Maggie, she just seemed to be there for an even number. But Joni, Liz and Helena were all very well developed and I enjoyed all of their chapters. But as far as being a thriller, it didn’t really thrill me. The twist at the end, I didn’t expect, but I wasn’t sitting there with my jaw on the floor either. I will say, the last 25% definitely picked up the pace and I was interested to see where it would end. It ended not with a whimper or a bang, but somewhere in between. It wasn’t a bad book, by any means, but it just didn’t grab me the way I like thrillers to. I thought the characters were the best part 100%.
TW: animal death, violence, infidelity, death, suicidal ideation

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins for an advanced digital reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review.

Loved this one so much. I liked how fast paced it was. Definitely a page turner and I highly recommend

After absolutely loving ONE OF THE GIRLS last summer I was eager to pick up THE HIKE, the latest thriller from Lucy Clarke. While I found the setting to be spectacular, the characters felt one-dimensional, the pacing languished in the middle of the book, and the ending really went off the rails for me. This kept me mildly entertained but I admittedly had higher hopes for this one. I will still pick up the next book from the author and hope this was a one-off.

Lucy Clarke has such talent for transporting you to these thrilling new places in her books. Hiking in the Norwegian mountains for an annual girls trip sounds great! Until all of the tensions and secrets start coming out that is. I felt like this book was going so strong until about 60% and then things started getting weird. And not necessarily good weird? Between multiple timelines, supernatural elements, and a plot twist that didn't quite make sense, I felt like there were too many things going on for all of them to be done well. But the elements of Nordic Noir were cool and I'll still read her books in the future.

*Thank you to G.P. Putnam's Sons and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review*