This book is another win by the amazing Freida McFadden. The main character, Claire, is a teacher in a lackluster marriage with two kids. She's embarking on a week-long vacation with her husband and two other couples, but they don't make it to their destination.
You will have to read it to see for yourself.

A modern twist on And Then There Were None, Freida McFadden has done it again. The author keeps us guessing until the very last page. A group of friends travels to an inn, but become lost in the woods. Murder and love gone wrong make for an interesting plot. This thriller is an excellent read!

One by One
by Freida McFadden

My rating:
4/5
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

6 friends are on there way to a mountain lodge for the week where they would be hiking, fishing and relaxing. On the way there, things start to go wrong and the group must find their way to the lodge with zero GPS or cell service and limited supplies.

There is just something about this author that makes me want to read all of her books, even when they are sometimes so over the top or ridiculous, they are always entertaining. This one didn’t have many likable characters but it kept me interested and the pace was good.

Overall while this was not my favorite Freida read, it was still an easy read and enjoyable. I thought I had it all figured out once again but in the end I was wrong, which is always nice to not figure out the twist!

Thank you netgalley and poisoned pen press for the ARC!

Freida does it again!! This is a dark, twisty tale of revenge and betrayal gone wrong. A group of friends find themselves stranded in the woods. Suddenly rhey realize they are being picked off one by one! Terrifying and completely unpredictable. The shocking twist at the end was a made for tv moment and everything tied together nicely. One of my favorite Freida's so far. Multiple pov with an unreliable narrator makes for a good time with this Freida thriller. Highly recommend.

Thank you Poisoned Pen Press & Netgalley for an ecopy of One by One by Freida McFadden! As with all of Freida's books, this one is easy to absolutely binge in one sitting.

From the getgo, you know something bad is going on, but you aren't sure what or why (or who is causing it). A group of friends has planned a trip at a luxurious hotel in the woods. But on their way, Claire's minivan breaks down. There's no cell reception and the group must make the trek to their lodging on foot. Quickly, they become hopelessly lost in the woods.

One by one, terrible things start happening to the group. It's clear that someone is determined to make sure they don't make it out alive. Easy to binge book that keeps you guessing, another enjoyable novel by McFadden.

Freida McFadden's "One by One" is like a wild ride through a haunted forest, full of twists and turns that'll keep you on the edge of your seat. But while the suspense is intense through all the book, the characters kinda fall short.

Regrettably, none of the six main characters in the tale manage to escape the confines of their stereotypical scheme. Their unlikeable attitudes and lack of redeeming qualities make it challenging to invest in their fates. You can't even root for anyone to make it out alive 'cause they're all irritating. And as each character succumbs to the mysterious threat lurking in the woods, I couldn't care if they survive.

Compared to McFadden's other works, like "The Teacher," where the characters felt more fleshed out, "One by One" left me wanting more.
But if you're all about the adrenaline rush and can overlook the so-so characters, this book is still worth a read.

One by One by Freida McFadden is another great book of hers that I struggled to put down to get stuff done that really needed my attention.

This is the story of Claire and her husband, who are embroiled in an unhappy life together. They decide to go on a vacation with their married friends, and Claire's best friend and her boyfriend. On the way to their destination their car breaks down and they are forced to walk through woods (who does that, it's a BAD idea, always!) to get to the place they are supposed to be staying. Of course, they get lost and members of their party start disappearing and bloody messes start appearing. Is it one of them? An animal? A stranger?

I just found out that this is a previously released book, but that didn't matter a bit. I was captivated with the horror that was happening to them and didn't figure it out until right before the "who" was revealed.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for letting me read this book in exchange for an honest review. What an adventure in the woods with this one. Can honestly say half way through I won’t be going on anymore walks in the woods anytime soon!!!! As with all Frieda McFadden books brace yourself for a wild ride! Plot twist next level!!!

Fissures in a marriage.

Little cracks and volatile pressure points almost assure the breakdown of what was. Noah Matchett suffers from a purposeful disconnect from his wife Claire. Claire, on the other hand, sits on the rim of eventual hate. Everything that Noah does and says riles her. It's the beginning of the end.

The last thing that this couple needs is a vacation together with a group of friends in the wilds of Colorado. But admitting to the fact that this is a bad idea seems to be a bad idea in their minds. So they pack up and meet with this crew: Lindsay the infatuated hairdresser, her new boyfriend Warner the plastic surgeon, Jack the handsome contractor, and Michelle his cold and snarky lawyer wife.

As they near their destination, the once dependable van of Claire's breaks down in the middle of nowhere. Smart people eventually lose their practical sense. Of course, there's no cell service and the map they have is nothing but confusing. Instead of splitting up with some staying in the comfort and safety of the van, the whole pack takes to the wilderness. They're lost. No one thinks to climb a tree to check for the lodge in the distance or an alternate route or cabin nearby. But then, we wouldn't have this wild and wackadoo storyline, folks.

One by One is weirdly good. if you dismiss concerns with the believability factor that Freida McFadden often presents in her novels. You'll soon find yourself hoarse from yelling at these people if you don't. Just sit back with one eyebrow up and see what happens. One by One is meant to entertain.

One by One was originally released in July of 2020 (Pandemic Era). I wasn't aware of that as it will be re-released on 4/2/2024. It settled in at 3 Stars for me, but there's some twisty stuff happening in the end that raised it to 4 Stars. It's a must read for McFadden fans and an adventure for those new to her writing style. Note to self: Pack up plenty of snacks in every available zipper compartment on the next hike.
Ya never know.......

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley for an honest review. My thanks to Poisoned Pen Books (Sourcebooks) and to Freida McFadden for the opportunity.

In true Freida fashion, there are definitely a few WTF moments.

Claire and Noah are going on a trip with some of their college friends. With their marriage on the rocks, it shapes up to be a doozy of a trip before it even begins. But add in Lindsay and her boyfriend, Warner, whom none of them have met yet. Jack and Michelle, who are also married but Michelle complains about having a lot of work to do.

When Claire’s minivan breaks down before they make it to where they’re staying, they all end up stranded in the woods. Each has their own agenda.

Lots of twists and turns, and never a dull moment.

I’ve read all of this author’s book, and this was not one of her best.I found it to be tedious and redundant, populated with characters whom I disliked from the very beginning. The whole book took place over two days. Six people start off on a journey. Throw in a broken down van, a map, compass, no cell service and you have ,Everyone wandering aimlessly around the woods, and keep says, we are going in circles, but everyone keeps following along. The story was short on detail, save the three or four specifics that were repeated over and over——-Claire is unhappy, Claire loves her children, Michelle is a cold fish, Warner is handsome. The anonymous person is pretty easy to figure out also.

#netgalley.

the way i literally finished this book in less than 2 hours….

I am FLOORED. the author has done it once again with a plot twist i would’ve never expected. no seriously I TRIED SO HARD—the entire time i was trying to figure it out and i still didn’t get it right.

safe to say i never wanna go camping anymore after reading this

Is it twisted to say that reading this was fun? Freida books are like a bag of potato chips to me… not much for nutritional value but so good that I can’t put it down. This story was far fetched and ridiculous but so entertaining - I flew through it and didn’t even predict the twist! The characters weren’t particularly likable yet the mystery of figuring out who Anonymous was and finding out what was going to happen out in the woods had me engaged the whole time.

I read this as an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher directly. This was a good story with great thrill however it kind of fell flat for me towards the middle. I felt like it was very predictable towards the end. Great for a binge read that’s quick.

What an amazing read. An obsessive page turner and a must for all psychological thriller lovers. Freida McFadden never fails to impress her readers. Loved these characters and the storyline was completely believable. I devoured this book within 24 hours, couldn’t read it fast enough, i just needed to find out the ending. Fantastic twist, loved it!!

Thanks to Poisoned Pen Press and NetGalley for allowing me an advanced copy to read in exchange for my open and honest review. As always, my reviews will also be posted on Amazon, Goodreads and Waterstones and interaction on Facebook and instagram where possible.

Once again… my mind couldn’t wrap around who/what was behind all the mysteries! I GASPED at the ending, I honestly gasp at all of Freidas books. One thing I couldn’t stand tho was how everyone was so lost in the woods, I feel like they weren’t that far of the highway to be thinking about eating wild animals and cooking insects, that part seem so cheesy to me. Other than that I couldn’t put it down

I feel like readers of McFadden need a support group for each time we finish another one of her wildly insane thrillers.

Yes, I’m a “Freida Reada” and dang proud!

I also have a confession to make. I had a late start..

My first McFadden book was The Housemaid. The bond was instant. I knew I had to read every single book. I have since read both Housemaid books, The Coworker, The Teacher, Never Lie and now One By One. Although The Housemaid is still my favorite, I absolutely loved One By One.

I HATED every single one of these characters. The only one I initially loved, I ended up hating more than any of them.

Claire, Noah, Jack, Michelle, Lindsay and Warner. You are going to love to hate this crew.

You’ve heard of “locked room thrillers” what about “locked woods thriller”?

Terrifying, I know.

This book is what nightmares are made of.

Quite a few times I thought I had it all figured it. “Anonymous” seemed so obvious, I was DEAD wrong.

As I anxiously await the arrival of The Housemaid is Watching (freaking out) I think I’ll check out The Inmate.

Before I spoil anything, I’ll leave you with this little teaser and some advice….buy the book!

One by one, they will get what they deserve...

A night spent sleeping on dirt and leaves is not how Claire Matchett expected to spend her vacation.

She thought this would be a break from the stresses of work and raising her young children. A chance to repair her damaged marriage. A week of hiking and hot tubs with two other couple friends. It sounded like heaven.

Then Claire’s minivan breaks down on a lonely dirt road. With no cell reception, the group has no choice but to hike the rest of the way to their hotel. But it turns out the woods aren’t as easy to navigate as they thought.

Hours later, they are lost. Hopelessly lost.

And as they navigate deeper into the woods, the members of their party are struck down mysteriously one by one. Has a wild animal been hunting them? Or is the hunter one of them?

But as more time passes, one thing becomes clear:

Only one of them will return home alive.

Big thank you to Poisoned Pen Press, Freida McFadden and NetGalley! You can find my review on all major platforms as well as “Bookstagram” @thrillbythepage_

I didn’t mind this book. I did think it was a little bit predictable, but I did enjoy it. Remind me not to go in the woods.

I didn’t realize this was a previously published book. I remember really enjoying this the first time I read it!

Another great book by Freida. Definitely has the creepy cabin in the woods vibe. This book kept me guessing right up until the twist she is so known for. This book was an easy but entertaining read and I would recommend it.