The story starts out with a dead body, which hooked me in. Then the story proceeds to be told from the point of view of four female friends who live vastly different lives. Each year, they take turns planning a girls trip and this year, they decide on an intense, four-day hike in the Netherlands. Little did they know, trouble awaits them on the trail.

I went into this book not thinking it was going to be a page Turner. The chapters were so fast and well written that at the end of each, I found myself needing to read more. My only issue with the book was that because it was told in four points of view, so I oftentimes found myself having to recall whose POV I was reading. Overall, I really enjoyed the book because the storyline was one I never saw coming and I love that in a thriller.

Loved the setting of Norway for this thriller about four friends on a hike that goes awry. This was a tense and suspenseful book, making it hard to put down. It definitely kept me guessing.

First I’d like to thank NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book early.

This is my first Lucy Clarke book, I will say I’ll be reading more of hers.

I think it starts a little slower, takes a while to introduce all the characters and what’s going on in their lives. The ending wasn’t as good as I thought it would be but overall it was a good book.

thank you netgalley & penguin group for the early copy of this book!

This was my first Lucy Clarke and I was hooked from the beginning. I loved the character development and the rotating POVs. I knew something would go awry but every time I got to know one of the girls for the first time I thought “oh no I hope it’s not them.” This book is my definition of a page turner - the tension was raw & the female friendship aspect was beautiful and felt real. I want to hear about their other annual trips!

As someone who is an avid hiker I was a littler nervous about picking this up (I even read it while camping) but it didn’t affect me, and I’ll still pick up my poles this weekend.

I will definitely be putting other Lucy Clarke books on my tbr now.

At first this book started a bit slow for me. I'm going to blame this on my mindset recently because as I got into the book more, I couldn't put it down.

The Hike follows 4 friends on their annual trip who adventure on a (difficult) hike in Norway. A body is seemingly found at the beginning and the story unfolds to find the truth.

As an avid hiker, my first thought was "Oh no, why did I pick up this book? I'm never going to hike again!" but I quickly got past that.

While this was a great thriller, one thing I really loved was the emotional character plots throughout the book. Even if this *wasn't* a thriller and just followed four friends on a trip, I would have loved it just as much. However, the twists and turns definitely added to it!

I also really enjoyed the multiple POV's!

Thank you Penguin Group Putnam and NetGalley for this ARC!

I loved Lucy Clarke's first book so I was so excited to be given an e-arc of The Hike!! We follow four best friends in a hiking trip through the mountains. There's drama, wilderness, and SO many twists and turns, I loved it! The ending lacked a bit for me but overall a great read.

I love Lucy Clarke! I love the characters she creates.
I figured it out early-ish but it was still a good page turner!
Thank you NetGalley!

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Four lifelong friends commit to a four day hike in the Norwegian wilderness. Every year they take a trip together, and this year Liz decided a hike is the route to take. The problem? A member of the group looks eerily similar to a missing girl from the year before. All four begin their ascent in this riveting thriller, and it’s impossible not to wonder if they all won’t make it back.

This was my first Lucy Clarke book, but it won’t be my last! I really enjoyed her style of writing, and found it easy to get lost in. Each character had a very distinct voice and was well developed. I really appreciated the alternating POV’s, it really packed the extra punch with each twist and thrill! I basically read this in one sitting, and can’t wait to get a physical copy for my collection!


Huge thanks to Penguin Group Putnam, NetGalley and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.




*Review will be live on Instagram, Goodreads and Amazon on pub day!

Maggie, Liz, Helena, and Joni - four best friends, go on annual vacations together with each one being their own adventure. This time around, Liz chooses to go hiking at Norway's mountain - Blefjell. Things go awry. I liked this book - and the twist was something I never could have predicted. The ending was emotional, and the author did a good job of pulling you into the story. Maggie, Liz, Helena, and Joni had an interesting dynamic, and I did enjoy them all. I would recommend if you're a fan of a thriller, and like a good plot twist!

Thank you to Netgally for the advanced copy! .

✨Thank you @netgalley and @putnambooks for early access to this novel✨

This year for their girl’s trip, it was Liz’s turn to choose where they went. She wanted something more life giving than just lying by the beach so she chose backpacking. Going backpacking through the beautiful mountains of Norway sounds like a rejuvenating adventure for these four lifelong friends. All of them using this trip as an opportunity to walk off what has been weighing them down back at home. But little did they know that more than just the elements were waiting for them on the trail. A killer is close and their friendships will be tested to their limits. Who will make it off the mountain alive?

You know right away that there is murder, so I was intrigued. Backpacking is grueling enough but to have to do it with a murderer there, too? Yikes.

The story did take a turn that I was not expecting. Not entirely sure it was the best way the story could have gone, BUT the ending redeemed it all. I audibly gasped (which is my sign of a good book) when the big event happens. I still can’t get over it now.

🩷What I liked:
* Multiple POV
* Alternating Timeline
* I liked the different personalities that the ladies had, making their friendships seem unconventional but sweet
* There was ALOT more drama than I was expecting

🫢What I didn’t like:
* I wish there was a little more layer to the story, it felt flat at times
* The first third of the book was very slow, I kept waiting for things to kick off but it took a while

I would recommend this book! I liked the mystery and urgency!

I really liked this one! It was the first time I’ve read something that not only had multiple POV’s but also used different tenses. I think the author did a great job pulling it off! It was a bit slower than the usual thrillers I read, but not in a bad way. I did end up knowing who were the good guys and who were the bad guys, but I’m ok with that. I enjoyed reading through how it all played out and watching the women grow through their struggles. I was a little sad to see it end, but I think it ended the only way it could have.

Huge thanks to Penguin Random House and NetGalley for sending me this ARC for review! All of my reviews are given honestly!

Four friends come together for their annual trip, but this time Liz picks hiking in the mountains of Norway. But will all 4 return? Full of atmosphere, I enjoyed this thriller and story of friendship. 3.5 stars from me.

This book kept me guessing until the end. I did want more depth and felt at times that it swapped characters too much but it did keep my attention. I did not care for the ending

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC! My first Lucy Clarke novel and I definitely enjoyed it! I loved that the book was broken up into very short, easily digestible chapters. There was enough suspense to keep me reading but was honestly a little disappointed in the ending. It definitely wasn’t an ending I was expecting, but the build up to it was so intense I was expecting something a little more. Overall, a good story and very well written! I will definitely read more from this author.

3.5, Four close friends, Maggie, Liz, Helena, and Joni, go on annual vacations together with each one being their own adventure. This time around, Liz chooses to go hiking at Norway's mountain Blefjell. The description makes it seem like one of the four friends ends up dying on the mountain, but that is not the case. I am giving this book 3.5 stars because I felt like the description was a little misleading. I do not like where the plot ended up going. The ending of the book was emotional, though, and I really enjoyed all the characters. Maggie, Liz, Helena, and Joni had an interesting dynamic. This was not the best thriller I have ever read, but I will most likely read another Lucy Clarke book.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Hike by Lucy Clarke. 4.5 stars rounded up to 5 for the twist 3/4 of the way in. Forever friends Joni (Rockstar), Liz (overachiever), Helena (perpetually single) and Maggie (nurturer) embark on their annual Girls Trip in which they will wish they never took. Highly suspenseful, they find themselves and information about themselves that may or may not be life-changing during this journey. This is a story that one could easily see as fiction or non-fiction during this Holiday of a lifetime. Thank you @netgalley and @lucyclarke_author for this fabulous ARC. #thehikebook #booktok #bookstagram #fivestarbook #mystery #suspensethriller

I loved it! This is such a well-written story I was sad when it was over. Clarke did an amazing job with setting the scene and pulling me into the story. The emotions I felt while reading were very strong too. When any of the characters found themselves angry, or scared, or brave I genuinely felt it. The four POVs worked wonderfully too! The twists in the story had me shocked and I ate it up! I loved being totally stunned how this unfolded in front of me. I want to search out more of Lucy Clarke's work because I loved this so much!! 5 stars!

Nice, little thriller based on four BFFs' hiking trip in Norway. Had a great plot / pace and I finished in less than a day. The main characters all have depth and enjoyed all four of their points' of view. 4 stars because the ending was a little unrealistic. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

I loved the plot of this book so I was very excited to read it. I couldn’t put it down until the 60% mark, which without spoilers, introduces a factor that I feel like was a bit of a cop out for the progression of the story. Unfortunately after this happened the book went downhill from there.
However, if you like what happens to progress the story, you’ll be a fan of the last half of the book.

I enjoyed following along with Liz, Maggie, Helena, Joni and all the characters they meet on their hike. The beginning was a slow build but I couldn’t stop reading once the hike begins. I had to know who the killer was and if the friends would make it off the mountain. I was surprised by the ending and found this book a refreshing read compared to some thrillers I’ve finished. Highly recommend!