Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of this book.

This book was an incredible read! I have never really delved into the mystery and thrillers genre until recently and it isn't because I dislike it, I've just never been exposed to it. I could not put this book down. Every chance I got to read this book I would, and there were multiple times this week I would fall asleep trying to finish just one more chapter.

The cast of characters are all flawed and diving into their own personal issues on this trip, and being forced to deal with the eventual unraveling of how all their problems are connected. The side characters are interesting, leaving the hairs on the back of your neck standing with what their motives could be. The plot twists are well placed, the pacing of this book goes so well with the tensions rising as the characters climb the summit. The ending is bittersweet; the revelations to their problems being realistic in that they can't be solved overnight. Life issues take time to work out and mend. I truly enjoyed reading this book and highly recommend for those looking for an intro into the mysteries and thrillers genre such as myself.

Overall rating 3.5 stars! Going into reading this, you just know eery things are going to happen with this trope! I enjoyed the well written characters, these ladies were so different but each had something unique about them. The short chapters, written from the women’s POVs kept the book and plot moving and pushing the reader to want to read more. I enjoyed the extra POV which added a lot of suspense to the present timeline. The author writes the twists and cliffhangers well too. The ending felt weird to me? Rushed or underwhelming maybe? Not how I wanted to the story to end. This was the first book I read by this author and I’d definitely love to read her others!

Lucy Clarke has done it again, every book from Lucy is one that I cannot seem to put down. The characters are so well developed, I will always be rooting for Liz. The twists and turns are perfectly on point!

The Hike by Lucy Clarke follows four lifelong friends who take a trip to hike in the Norwegian mountains - but will they all make it back alive? Faced with unexpected dangers and a possible killer on the trail, Liz, Helena, Maggie, and Joni must figure out how to survive.

Unfortunately, I wasn’t a fan of this book. While it was a quick read, I didn’t connect with any of the characters and didn’t like the direction the book took toward the end. And there was a trope I particularly don’t like and it ruined the ending for me. The characters didn’t feel distinct enough and the chapters switching POVs every few pages made it even harder to keep track of whose perspective I was reading. Ultimately, it was a story where you have to suspend all disbelief as it takes some unrealistic turns. I am a fan of Lucy Clarke’s writing and other books and will continue to read from her but this one was a miss for me.

Content warnings (potential spoilers): death, death of a parent, grief, unexpected pregnancy, infidelity, injury/blood

**Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this eARC!**

3.75 stars
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This was a fun weekend read. The atmosphere the friendship. Everything felt so real. I thought I had it predicted where this story was going but boy was I wrong. This was my first Lucy Clarke read but not my last. Can’t wait to read more

Well written novel about 4 female friends taking their annual vacation together with a major difference this year. The friend in charge of arranging this year’s trip chooses a challenging hike in Norway, but it turns out to be a whole lot more complicated than anyone expected. Be prepared for twists and turns and surprise intrigue along this hike.

I received an ARC of this novel from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

A group of friends set out on a hike in the mountains of Norway. Resentments surface; one woman doesn't make it home.

The characters and their lives are believable and easy to imagine.

Such a descriptive setting and I love a plot focused on female friendships! Definitely some twists I expected and some that surprised me. Some dialogue bothered me but was an easy read if you’re looking for a ‘who did it’ thriller.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book was amazing. I had a hard time putting it down. The setting was so well described it felt like you were there, and the twists and turns kept me guessing as to what was going on through the whole story. I also loved (or loved to hate, in some cases) the characters. Four best friends, each with her own secret issues that she's hiding from the others, and everything comes out at some point on this journey. I wish the ending had kept with the twisty vibe of the book, but it was still a good ending.

Lucy Clarke does it again! Amazing book that left me hanging on the edge of my seat. Thought I had it all figured out to only be taken by surprise.

I really enjoyed this thriller about a group of friends who go on an epic hike in Norway. The story is told from multiple perspectives and had short chapters that kept me turning the page! There were a couple plot points that seemed a little far-fetched, but overall I would recommend this book to those who like a good thriller! Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!

This was my first Lucy Clarke book and while I love a good suspense novel, this one felt anticlimactic to me.

Spoilers ahead
This book explored the friendship of 4 women on a mountain climbing trip. We heard from all 4 perspectives, but since it was written in 3rd person it felt choppy and I had to keep flipping back to see who was telling the story. There also was a past/present aspect which added to some of the suspense, but was told from a 5th point of view. I really wanted to like the story, but there was just so much going on and for me the ending, including the “after” chapters fell flat. It was still an interesting read so I’d give it between 2.5 and 3 stars overall. Thank you to NetGalley and Putnam Books for the ARC of this book!

Def didn’t love this one. I read it quick because it was an easy read. There were some parts where I was like omg what?! But overall just meh.

I was more than pleasantly surprised by this book and its quick engaging story. Each chapter had me rushing to read the next page while maintaining a length that kept my focus throughout the book. I would suggest this book to anyone and everyone who is searching for a gripping read that has you on your toes. The one thing that had me confused the most towards the beginning of the book was the descriptions of each character which read almost like they were attracted to each other. Other than that this book is beautifully written and has a spot on my favorite books of the year.

I was interested in this book at the beginning, but it fell short for me. I hate even saying that because I know the author put her heart and soul into writing it. I must be honest in my review. I honestly didn’t care if everyone fell off a cliff by the time I got to the end. This just wasn’t for me.

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SLOW BURN! This book was enjoyable, just feel like some parts could have been left out completely. Twisty end made it all over all enjoyable for sure!! The character development and plot execution was beautifully written!!

I unfortunately didn’t enjoy this book as much as I thought I would. I found myself having a hard time trying to get through it. I really wanted to like the story but it was slow for me and it just wasn’t interesting enough for me.

Thank you NetGalley, Lucy Clark and Harper Collins UK for the ARC!

3.5 stars rounding up.
The Hike is about four friends who go on holiday to hike a very big mountain. Only one of them comes prepared but how bad can it be? Surprise… pretty bad. Like.. really bad.
I was interested in this book because 1. I have never read Lucy Clarke before but have heard great things. 2. I really like hiking.
Unfortunately this book kind of missed the mark for me because the characters were just so annoying with their constant squabbles. I did like the plot twists and surprises in the end but I couldn’t get over the “friendship”. However, this will not stop me from reading any other of Clarke’s books. I enjoyed the writing just not the story.
Thank you to Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The Hike is a story a four friends who go on a hiking trip that turns out to be much more dangerous than they anticipated. Liz, Helena, Joni and Maggie have been friends for decades. They try to go on a trip together every year to catch up and have fun. This year, Liz takes the group to a mountain hiking trip to Norway. Initially, it seems like a beautiful place to explore. But as they begin to hike, secrets between friends leads to tension, and a discovery on the mountain leads them straight into a killer's path. This book started out strong, slowed down in the middle and recovered for a pretty good climax. I got tired of the friends bickering constantly and no character really stood out to me as particularly intriguing. It wasn't my favorite "survival thriller" but it was entertaining nonetheless. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

Thank you for the ARC! Story started off slow but quickly picked up towards the middle. Couldn’t stop reading until the end ! Definitely did not see the twist coming at the end ! Loved all the characters and alternating point of views !