This was a quick, easy read but not McFadden’s best or even close. I found the plot to be quite predictable and the only plot twists that weren’t extremely obvious were totally absurd and out of nowhere.

Part of the reason that this book is so fast to get through is the amount of repetition that happens. Each of the 6 characters that we’re introduced to at the start has basically one defining trait which is hammered over and over. And for some reason, the characters also view each other as being defined by this one trait too.

The best aspect of this book was the childhood flashback chapters interspersed throughout. However, the last flashback chapter (after it’s revealed who these flashbacks are from) absolutely butchered everything. McFadden constantly uses the same plot twist in almost all her books and it’s “what if this person that has up until now been presented as the victim was actually the aggressor?”

Overall, I would say McFadden is an extremely hit-or-miss author and this one is a miss.

Super easy to read, and the perfect beach thriller (assuming you're not passing through a deserted and spooky forest on your way there). Another typically quick and suspenseful Freida McFadden book. Keep them coming, please!!

A quick and easy thriller that this author is known for. Super engaging and hard to put down, slightly predictable but perfect cosy winter reading!

This was a typical fast paced thriller that had you guessing who dun it. The author gave you plenty of suspicions about the characters and had you questioning who and why. I enjoyed the dual POV and still couldn't figure out who the anonymous POV was. It was a suspenseful story and quick read.

Thank you NetGalley, Poisoned Pen Press and author Freida McFadden for the gifted copy in exchange for an honest review.

A quick and entertaining read! This story follows three couples going on a week long trip. They get stranded in the woods and things start happening to each of them! I was not expecting that twist at the end!

i just love Freida McFadden's books. they are what i think of when i need an easy, great page turner. her mysteries are always easy to read. i also did not see this one coming. i was trying to constantly guess who did it and i had it completely wrong (and i love that she made me look so dumb, i love when its not easily predictable). everytime i see she has a new book coming out, i always try to get a copy as soon as i can!

there was one part of the book i was especially proud of myself for. the author still had not revealed the murderer and there was a line where she was in a flashback to the murder's childhood and said the word 'cooties'. now, i think with the head-shaving scene and having the dad call his child boyish nicknames, she was trying to get us to the think the murderer was a man. but i knew as soon as she wrote the word cooties, it was a woman. it just seemed like something a little boy would say about a little girl. i was really proud of myself for catching on with that one. i loved finding that little nugget of information she put in there for readers!!

Thank you NetGalley, Poisoned Pen Press, and of course, Freida McFadden for a copy of this page turner! All opinions are honest and my own.

I don’t even know what to say about this book. It was really good. I kept thinking it was someone and i was wrong. The twist at the end caught me completely off guard. Frieda you have don’e it again! If you haven’t read this book you need to. I enjoyed it!

Another page turner from Freida McFadden. This was not my favorite book of hers and the twists seemed a little too dragged out but the main plot was very good and pages were flipping by themselves, I couldn’t wait to find out what is going on! I didn’t have many theories but I did feel that I was bamboozled with the ‘anonymous’ and it gave an interesting view of the person all throughout the book, which I enjoyed a lot. Anyone looking for a quick, easy to follow thriller should give this one a go!

The beginning of this was a bit of a rough start because of the marriage in trouble energy & was kind of depressing BUT it turned around towards the middle! The plot twist was SO UNEXPECTED I TRULY HAD NO IDEA!!

It was still a decent audiobook but not my fave of Freida’s. It didn’t give me a big “thriller” vibe so that was interesting… I still had a hard time putting it down & really wanted to see how it all ended!

"One by One" by Freida McFadden is a decent thriller with an engaging premise. The plot unfolds at a steady pace, keeping you curious about the fate of the characters. McFadden's writing style is straightforward and easy to follow, which makes for a quick read. However, the story felt somewhat predictable at times, and some characters could have been more developed. Despite these drawbacks, it’s a good pick if you’re looking for an easy and entertaining mystery.

Six friends are on their way to a hotel in the wilderness to enjoy a week of nature and relaxation, with a little hiking and fishing. Our characters are Claire and her husband Noah, Noah’s college roommate Jack and his wife Michelle, and Claire’s best friend Lindsey and her new boyfriend Warner. A couple miles from the hotel, the car breaks down. With no service, the group decides to walk the last mile or two to get help, but things don’t go as planned. Members of their group keep disappearing one by one.

I’ve only read a few books by Freida McFadden before, but this one was my favorite of them. The story is fast paced and keeps you engaged. The chapters are shorter, so I found I was flying through it. You find yourself trying to figure out who’s behind everything, but your answer is constantly changing. It’s hard to know who to trust in the book, which makes for a fun read. Overall, I would definitely recommend this one!

Thank you NetGalley for a copy in exchange for an honest review!

This book really had me more than I would like to admit. Freida McFadden knows how to write a book so for future books I will go into them without reading the synopsis. The characters and the plot really had me going and it was just a joy to read.

It was definitely a quick, and entertaining read. I just felt that there wasn’t much to set this apart from the numerous thrillers out there. Had this book been longer with a few more added details, then I think I would have enjoyed it more. Freida is coming into her writing style, and I have been loving her newer books.

One by One by author Freida McFadden tells of three couples heading off to a relazing cabin in the woods, only to become stranded and tracked, being killed one by one. This is a locked-in type trope where the characters are stuck somewhere being picked off one at a time. But this trope has been done many times, and much better, that this one missed the mark for me. It was full of lies, secrets, and unlikeable characters. The plot was repetitive and the ending predictable. The characters were in their 30s but acted extremely juvenile. There were no real twists or big reveals. McFadden's books have been hit or miss for me, and this one was definitely a miss.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest thoughts.

Freida McFadden does it again with another engaging, suspenseful book! I cannot stop reading her psychological thrillers as they always contain some unique and surprise twists that I don't expect. I will admit though that I didn't enjoy a few of the characters as much as in other books as they were a little more flat but that didn't take away from the enjoyment of the book overall.

OMG this is one of the best McFaddens I have read to date. She kept me guessing till the end the twists and added suspense was amazing. I love books that makes you change your mind almost every chapter haha. McFadden wrote this story like you were there with them feeling the desperation in all of the parties involved. It was cr.eepy and thrilling and it kept me on the edge of my seat.

Claire and Noah are a married couple about to leave on a week long vacation with two other couples. They are going to be staying in a cabin to get away from it all. They break down on the way to the remote cabin and things go south from there.

One by one, each person meets a fate they couldn’t have imagined or been prepared for. Not everyone really wants to be there anyway. A newcomer, Claire’s best friend’s new boyfriend, tags along and its not sitting well with Claire. Something is just off about him as she starts to see what he’s really made of.

I have read similar storylines in which people in a group start disappearing or dying. It has been done many times before. I love Freida McFadden’s writing style. She has a knack for creating really interesting characters, which helps divert the attention from a common plot, to the characters themselves. I was more interested in the shenanigans each of them was up to than worrying about the familiar theme.

Another great book by Freida McFadden. Her books are pretty quick reads, but full of soul-stirring happenings that will keep you up all night just trying to finish them.

Thank you to NetGalley and Hollywood Upstairs Press for the ARC of this book.

Claire Matchett is looking forward to a relaxing weekend at a resort in the woods. She is hopeful that this trip may also be a chance to connect with her husband, Noah Matchett as things have not been going well in their marriage. Claire and Noah are not on this trip alone - there are two other couples that are joining them on this vacation - each with their own secrets. The weekend quickly does not turn out the way anyone expects and soon the couples are lost in the woods with no cell reception, little food and water, and at the mercy of the elements and wildlife. Claire is horrified as one by one each person she is with is taken out - who or what is hunting them?

This book was quick and easy read. Most of it is told from Claire's point of view and then there some chapters written from the point of view of "Anonymous." I enjoyed trying to figure out who "Anonymous" was and also who or what exactly was taking out all the people in the book. While I didn't figure out everything - I was able to correctly guess a few of the twists in the story. This didn't make in any less enjoyable - I read this book in 2 days as I wanted to get to the end to see how it all tied up. For anyone who likes a good, quick thriller this should be right up your alley - it is an easy read and I definitely recommend it! Thank you to Poisoned Pen Press and Net Galley for giving me an advanced copy for my honest review.

Freida McFadden’s “One by One” is a gripping thriller that plunges readers into the heart of suspense. Claire Matchett and her friends anticipate a relaxing vacation, but their plans go awry when their minivan breaks down on a secluded dirt road. Stranded without cell reception, they decide to hike to their hotel, only to find themselves hopelessly lost in the dense woods.

The forest, with its hidden dangers, soon turns their trip into a nightmare. As group members start vanishing mysteriously, the tension escalates. Is a wild animal hunting them, or is the threat coming from within their group? McFadden masterfully builds suspense with unexpected twists and turns that keep readers guessing until the very end.

Despite the intense plot, the characters lack depth, making it hard to invest in their fates. However, the fast-paced narrative and constant sense of danger make up for this shortcoming. The alternating chapters between Claire and the mysterious “Anonymous” add to the intrigue, keeping readers hooked. While “One by One” may not be McFadden’s best work, it’s a thrilling, quick read that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for those seeking a suspenseful escape, even if the characters leave something to be desired.

Freida McFadden never disappoints!! She is now known for her "McTwists" and this is probably her darkest novel to date. It has the underpinnings of a horror novel, but has all the humor and trademark suspense we've come to expect from her.
This is one you shouldn't miss.