This was not for me. The story was kinda slow and I couldn't connect with the characters at all. I was hoping for something different

I loved this book from the first few pages. It is very well done and a joy to read. If you like a mystery with a well done story this one is for you.

This was an awesome psychological thriller about 4 best friends on an annual trip. Each friend of course has their own secrets. It was a bit of a slow burn but still a great read and great overall atmosphere.

I LOVE books like this one. It kept me interested the whole time, I couldn't put it down! Will definitely be reading more from this author!

Maggie, Liz, Helena & Joni. Old friends bound by history, adventures, old secrets.
And now, bound by murder.
They lace up their hiking boots for the adventure of a lifetime in the Norwegian wilderness: a place of towering mountains, glass-like lakes, log cabins and forests stolen from a fairytale.

The hook sounds interesting enough and the setting mysterious enough, but that was about it. The story dragged on, the characters were all annoying and the plot was pretty unbelievable. Because I greatly appreciate receiving Advanced copies, I persevered, but had this been a borrow,/purchase, I would not have finished it.

Thank you to NetGalley, for sharing this digital reviewer copy with me in exchange for my honest review!

I wanted to love this but it fell flat for me. It reminded me too much of Breathless by Amy McCulloch. Much like this book, Lucy Clarke’s last book One of the Girls, that one also reminded me way too much of many other books.

I appreciate that Lucy Clarke has a way of writing atmospheric thrillers - she does a great job of being able to transfer you to her settings (whether you want to or not!). I though the plot of this one was fairly predictable and guessed most of the "twists" in advance. I also didn't particularly care about the fate of any of the characters, lol. With that said, still a solid thriller if you appreciate an atmospheric read!

The Hike is a edge of your seat thriller that involves four friends from high school taking their yearly trip to hike a mountain in Norway. None of the ladies are traditional hiking enthusiasts, but it sounds like a perfect opportunity to get out into nature and enjoy themselves. All four ladies have a lot going on in their personal lives, and the hike becomes suddenly more than just a trip up a mountain with each of the women facing fears they might not have realized they had. I found this story to be so fast paced and kept me on the edge of my seat, truly! I felt like I was up on the mountain with out four main characters, and I really enjoyed the twists and the turns of this story. It certainly ended in a way that I didn't expect, which I obviously love in a thriller. This was my first Lucy Clarke book, but I will certainly be seeking out more of her novels, highly recommend!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced copy of this book. All opinions within this review are my own.

Enjoyable read. Slow first 25% then gets into the action. I felt the ending was a bit clunky but I enjoyed the overall read.

"The Hike" by Lucy Clarke is a gripping and emotionally charged novel that follows the journey of a group of friends as they embark on a challenging hiking trip in the remote mountains of Norway. The story is filled with tension, secrets, and unexpected twists that keep the reader on the edge of their seat.

The characters in the novel are well-developed and relatable, each with their own personal struggles and motivations. The author does an excellent job of drawing the reader into their lives and making them feel invested in their fates.

The setting of Norway provides a vivid backdrop for the story, with its rugged landscapes and unpredictable weather adding to the sense of danger and intrigue. As the characters navigate the treacherous terrain, they must also confront their own inner demons and past traumas, leading to moments of intense emotional depth and self-discovery.

One of the strengths of "The Hike" is its pacing, with Clarke expertly building tension and suspense throughout the narrative. The story moves at a brisk pace, keeping the reader hooked from start to finish.

Overall, "The Hike" is a compelling and intense read that will appeal to fans of psychological thrillers and survival stories. Lucy Clarke has crafted a well-written and engaging novel that will leave readers thinking long after they've turned the final page.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC! This was my first book by Lucy Clarke and I found it compelling and engaging! A thriller that builds and keeps you on edge, this was a fast paced read! Excellent for thriller readers!

I am the least outdoorsy person alive but recently I've been obsessed with these type of thrillers. Breathless by Amy McCulloch was another great read!

This novel is 3.5/rounded up to 4 stars, based on the unique setting. A good, engaging popcorn thriller.

Wow, I just thought I wanted to go hiking sometime. Going to Norway with friends would be ideal, or not. Definitely not this trip. This one kept me almost on the edge of my seat. Didn’t live the ending, but it did fit the story so it worked.

This book really just took me for a ride. I loved the build up, the character development, and the writing. I would definitely read more from this author!

The blurb was really interesting and hooked me. However, when I started reading the book, I just wasn't blown away. It was an ok read, just nothing new and amazing.

It had the plot of every book I ever read. I wanted something new something different but I didn’t get it.

This novel was excellent! I loved the chapters from the differing view points! I really enjoyed the description of the scenery as well. It was an excellent book that I’d read again and again!

This was a solid popcorn thriller for me, which can be fun when I need the escape. THE HIKE centers around a group of friends that venture out to hike the Norwegian mountains. I thought the pacing was good and I paired the book with the audiobook which I would also recommend.

WHAT TO EXPECT
-a great atmosphere
-a girls trip/hike full of adventure
-twisty
-overall a fun popcorn thriller

*many thanks to Putnam, PRH audio and Netgalley for the gifted copy for review

I really enjoyed One of the Girls and was excited to get my hands on The Hike. I thought maybe my timing was off so decided to give the story another chance. I struggle to read books when I dislike all of the characters and that happened here. Not any of the women on the hike were likeable or relatable. The drama felt silly, the arguments, etc. Cliche, predictable… The woman without kids has to die? Like what…. Stop it! I hate that I disliked this so much. I’m hoping Clarke’s next book brings back the feels I got from One of the Girls!

This is a solid survivalist popcorn thriller. I just preferred her previous book much more. There are a lot of hiking/survival details that were a bit much for me personally but I'm also not very outdoorsy. Also I just didn’t care about anything that was happening. the chapters are titled each women’s POV, however they weren’t really written like that, which was confusing. Like it would be titled “JONI” but then half the chapter was about Liz. So weird.