Wowza that was a quick and fast paced read!!

Group of 6 supposed to be going to a remote cabin and breakdown in woods before arrival.

Claire is our main narrator, mom of two, on the trip with her husband, Noah and they are having marital problems, Her best friend from college Lindsay, Lindsay’s boyfriend and Jack Claire’s husbands best friend from college and his wife Michelle. Other narrator scattered throughout book is listed as anonymous, didn’t figure it out either until I was told!!! What a twist!!

Kept me engaged, wanted to know more, and hard time putting it down!!

Didn’t understand why they went off the “road” when they broke down instead of just following the road to the cabin……

Thanks to Netgalley for my electronic advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review!! All opinions are my own!

Have you ever found yourself trapped in a nightmare, lost in the woods, with none other than the person you've come to despise?

For Claire, that nightmare became a reality when a remote weekend retreat in a secluded resort turned into a trip straight from hell. Her minivan broke down and left her, the husband (she once loved but now hates), and two more couples left alone in the woods to fend for themselves.

As the darkness of the woods enveloped them, it began to unveil the secrets festering within each relationship and person. With an anonymous dangerous force lurking in the shadows, the six of them have to try to survive but they quickly realise that not all of them will make it home unscathed.

'One by One' by Freida McFadden has a very interesting premise. The characters have all unique personalities and promise to deliver an interesting story. dual narrative approach, alternating between Claire's perspective and that of an enigmatic Anonymous narrator, adds depth to the storytelling, offering glimpses into both light and shadow.

While the story brims with twists and suspense keep you at the edge of your seat, urging you to figure out who is lying and who is telling the truth, there are instances where clarity falters, and lapses in consistency or plausibility arise. While this is a work of fiction, certain things were hard to believe especially when the author didn't provide any sort of clarification... In addition, the inclusion of two epilogue chapters, particularly the latter, detracts from the story's potency, diluting the suspense and mystery meticulously built throughout.

Nevertheless, 'One by One' remains an electrifying psychological thriller that captivates from start to finish. Freida McFadden really knows how to write her thriller novels.

This is my second book by Freida McFadden and it so far is my favorite!

Claire Machett her husband Noah and her college best friends head out on the road for desperately needed week away from the everyday struggles of life. Claire is a working mother of two and the mundane life of taking care of her kids in a loveless marriage is just too much to handle and she can't wait for this trip. Before Claire even drops her kids off her daughter is already putting doubts in her head that maybe she shouldn't take this trip. From that moment on, it is one disaster after another but once they get the resort it will be worth it. That is until the car breaks down and one by one her friends are mysteriously disappearing....who can she trust? Will she make it out of the woods alive?

I really wanted to like this book more than I did. The storytelling was good, the premise was decent, and the twist at the end was good, but this book was still kind of a drag for me to read because I didn’t like any of the characters. I actually don’t mind if there are some unlikeable characters in a book, and I definitely prefer flawed characters over “perfect” ones but I really couldn’t find anything to make me sympathetic to any of the characters in this book and it kind of ruined the read for me. All in all, I probably wouldn’t recommend this book to anyone, although I would still recommend the author.

One By One is the best kind of thriller! It will keep you on your toes until the very end! Freida McFadden always delivers unpredictable twists and keeps you hanging on until the very end! Claire, her husband, Noah, and a few of their friends are taking an adult trip, but everyone has secrets and nothing is as it seems! I could not put his book down and devoured it! I’m always excited to read another Freida book! Thank you to Freida McFadden, Poisoned Pen Press and NetGalley for allowing me to read this book prior to publishing.

Freda is sooo unpredictable. I love her writing. I was guessing so much about who the anonymous writer was but I never thought it was who it was 😆

I had high hopes for this book, as I do for all of Frieda McFadden's books. This one, unfortunately, missed the mark for me. The turn of events which results in the group being lost in the woods is preposterous, and it went downhill from there.

Another great book by Freida McFadden. This one kept me guessing which way the story was going to go. I definitely did not see the twist coming! Thanks NetGalley for letting me enjoy this book.

Freida McFadden is one of my auto buy authors. I LOVED this book. It had me hooked right away, as do all of her books, and it kept my attention until the end. This is a great book that I will be suggesting to many friends and family members because it is just that good!

I absolutely love Frieda McFadden. I swear this girl can do know wrong. My love for her started with The Locked Door and had me hooked with The Housemaid series. This book was no different from her others by grabbing me from start to finish. I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see what twists she had planned for me and I WASN'T disappointed. I felt like this was a well written book with character depth. I found this to be a fast paced thriller and didn't want to put it down. I would HIGHLY recommend this book and her others.

Wow, I did not fully expect that ending! But I feel like I need to know more about what's going to happen now to our main characters! This book had me on edge needing to know what was going to happen next, and kept me turning the pages over and over. My only dislike was that the ending seemed a little bit rushed but that is probably just a me issue not a book issue. Overall I really enjoyed this book, the characters were well developed and had a great back story. We didn't get much world building but they spent pretty much the entire time in one place so no shock there. This book will make me question going into the woods camping with anyone in the future.

I had the pleasure of reading One by One as I’m a fan of Freida McFadden’s previous books. The characters had their own secrets and motivations, adding depth to the plot. Overall, I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a thrilling ride filled with suspense, mystery, and unexpected surprises. It's a must-read for fans of the genre!

I love Freida Mcfaden. This book did not disappoint! The twists and turns, the characters were all perfection. It had me on the edge of my seat. I loved the build up!

This book was fine. It was decently paced and had the typical Freida McFadden twist at the end but it was still just fine. My biggest problem was I didn't like any of the characters so I really didn't care what happened to them. While it was bingeable and easy to read, I often found myself bored with how repetitive it got. All in all, I probably wouldn't recommend it unless you were already a fan of Freida's books.

As a huge fan of Freida McFadden, I had great expectations for One by One. The initial chapters of the book successfully introduced the characters and built an atmosphere of suspense, promising an engaging narrative. However, as the story progressed, my enthusiasm wavered.
The second half of the book failed to deliver on its early promise. The plot veered into increasingly implausible territory, straining my belief in the story. Instead of richly developed individuals, the characters began to resemble mere stereotypes, leaving me questioning the authenticity of their relationships.

I could not put this book down. It will keep you guessing right until the end. Friendships, marriages, and unresolved childhood trauma all tied together as a group of three couples get lost in the woods and start disappearing one by one.

Imagine you're on a hiking trip with friends, looking forward to a relaxing vacation. But then your car breaks down in the middle of nowhere, and you get lost in the woods. As darkness falls, you start to hear strange noises, and one by one, your friends start to disappear.

That's the nightmare that Claire Matchett finds herself in in "One by One." She and her friends are on a hiking trip when their minivan breaks down on a remote dirt road. With no cell reception, they are forced to hike the rest of the way to their destination. But as they venture deeper into the woods, they soon realize that they are hopelessly lost.

As fear begins to creep in, the group members start to disappear one by one under mysterious circumstances. Is there a wild animal hunting them? Or is the hunter one of them?

McFadden skillfully weaves a tale of suspense and paranoia, as the characters struggle to survive in the unforgiving wilderness while trying to uncover the truth behind their attackers. The isolated setting and the sense of impending danger create a palpable tension that will keep you guessing until the very end.

The characters are well-developed and relatable, each with their own secrets and vulnerabilities. Claire, the protagonist, is a strong and determined woman who is forced to confront her own inner demons as she fights for survival. The dynamics between the group members are complex and realistic, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the story.

The pacing of the novel is excellent, with the action building steadily to a heart-pounding climax. McFadden's writing is vivid and descriptive, immersing the reader in the eerie and dangerous world of the woods.

Overall, "One by One" is a highly recommended thriller that will appeal to fans of suspense, mystery, and the outdoors. It is a well-crafted and gripping read that will keep you guessing until the very last page.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for granting me an e-arc!

Claire has an uneasy feeling about the annual trip she and her husband, Noah, are about to leave for, especially since her daughter has a nightmare about something eating them all in the woods. The only bright side of the trip is that she might get some time away from her husband, Noah. Claire and Noah’s marriage hasn’t been in a good place for a while, yet they still uphold their tradition of retreating to nature with their friends, two other couples.

On the way to their hotel, Claire’s van breaks down in a remote area and won’t start again. This is especially suspicious since this is a new van that had recently been seen by a mechanic. The group decides to leave the van and walk for help, searching the woods for any clues toward civilization. The group quickly realizes something deadly is at play when one by one, members begin dying or disappearing. Claire finds herself not knowing who to trust, even though she’s known almost all of these people for years. While people begin to turn against each other, it becomes a fight to survive for everyone.

This was a fast-paced thriller, and it kept me guessing on who or what was responsible for what was happening to the group. I didn’t anticipate the plot twist that happened, and I definitely recommend this to any mystery or thriller readers.

Absolutely loved this, I didn’t want to put it down. So many twists and turns. Definitely one of my favorite Freida book.

Another 5 ⭐️ read from Freida! I could not put this book down, I devoured it! You think you know what's coming but then the twist comes and it blows your mind. When anonymous was revealed and the ending, just *chef's kiss*

Many thanks to NetGalley for sending me a copy prior to the republication.