This book was a wild ride. I am always a sucker for a book that has true crime vibes, and since I really enjoyed Listen for the Lie by Amy Tinterra, I thought I'd like this one too. One thing I really liked about the way this book was set up is that it felt like anyone could have been the threat, not just the supposed 666 killer. I didn't feel like the author led me down any red herring paths where I would suspect someone and then they would be eliminated from the possible suspect list. Instead, my suspicions just continued to grow wildly in every direction until the conclusion, which was well worth the wait.

I also chuckled inwardly about the main character's descriptions of the snowy Catskill Mountains. Having grown up there, I've never thought of the woods and ominous and foreboding in winter, but I suppose if one is caught unprepared, the consequences could be pretty dire.

Thanks to netgalley for the advanced listening copy in exchange for my honest review.

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I listened to the audiobook and the narrator wasn’t a good choice for the accents. The storyline was intriguing but the writing wasn’t what I was expecting. I’m sure this will be a favorite for some but this wasn’t the book for me.

This was a wild ride, and I really, really enjoyed listening to this one on audio especially. The narrators really brought the story to life! It was crazy!

MISSED POTENTIAL. This could have been terrifying but instead I was left feeling like these women need to do a lot of growing up before heading to the alter….and maybe check the weather. The Catskills in winter , let alone a haunted location doesn’t scream Bachelorette Party to any normal person. So from that premise on the storyline overall tried to hard. And yes there was a twist but nothing a thriller/suspense book reader didn’t seem coming.

This book dragged that gag out too long and wrapped up the ending too fast. But I liked the characters and was interested to see what happened.

I wanted to get into this book but I just couldn't. The characters are juvenile and there's nothing likeable about them. The writing was not there for me. And the whole ending was just too much!

I thought this book was fun and fast paced and really hit the spot for a good popcorn thriller. I was able to anticipate most of the plot twists, but I still enjoyed that it was somewhat of a unique story.

I am a big true crime fan, so I appreciated the fact that the main character was doing some investigating of her own into a serial killer case that she was obsessed with, and I like how that was twisted into the story.

Honestly don’t see that ending coming, which I always love. This book was super twisty but the end had me shoooook. A few loose ends nagged at me but otherwise would definitely recommend to anyone who loves a twisty read! The audiobook narrator's skill at building suspense and sending shivers down my spine at all the right moments is commendable. The ending, as twisted as a mountain road, is full of unexpected twists that keep you engaged.
Thank you to Sandra Block, NetGalley, and HighBridge Audio for this advanced copy.

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🎧Song Pairing: Where Them Girls At - David Guetta

💭What I thought would happen:

Hello - bachelorette party gone wrong. I’m guessing dark secrets get revealed and there is a long standing grudge finally showing its ugly colours.

This did not happen. Like at all.

📖What actually happens:

Bachelorette party in the woods > murder house where true crime bride to be is in contact with the accused > friends go missing > there is blood > no cell reception…WTF HAPPENED?!

🗯Thoughts/sassy musings:

The behaviours of every single character in this book had me like WTF like that Jackie Chan meme with his arms up/confused face.

The bride to be’s besties are missing, there’s blood and you’re being awfully casual looking for a phone at the neighbours. I’d have ZERO CHILL in that situation…

I will say the plot and the overall way it plays out was very original it just needed some tweaking to get it just right. Ya know?! Like it was fine but has potential to be great. The MC needed a serious personality adjustment (like needed one in the first place) first to achieve that though

Bite your nails page turner. Be ready to stay up all night.
Lisa scottoline is right!! A thriller you can't put down.
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Such a fun read in wedding season!
Girls night out

Apparently some people's idea of fun is taking their friend to a murder house for her bachelorette party?

This book was way too outlandish to be enjoyable. Reveal after reveal at the end was just absurd. I almost DNFed about halfway through but with the promise of a shocking ending per other people's reviews, I stuck with it. I should have just looked for spoilers and saved myself some time!

Audiobook narration was average, with the narrator's attempts at Australian and Long Island accents being painful to listen to.

Skip this one.

Really enjoyed this book. For a long time I was thinking it was going to be a predictable thriller in a unique setting but then the last few chapters really got me! Thought I had everything all figured out (like the true crime sleuth I am) and the author proved me very wrong. I listened to the audio book and the narration was great. I threw my sister a true crime themed bachelorette party and I was really upstaged by these characters, that's for sure. Highly recommend.

This one was long for the ending result. Lots of information for a twist that wasn’t worth the ride.

The story follows Alex, who is on the brink of marriage but finds herself embroiled in an investigation involving the 666 killer. The narrative skillfully alternates between the past and present, maintaining a smooth flow throughout.

The book excels at keeping readers on their toes; just when I thought I had all the pieces figured out, a significant twist at the end completely took me by surprise. This fresh approach distinguished it from other books I've read, and I appreciated the clever pacing. However, despite the strong finish, some parts of the middle section felt somewhat underdeveloped and struggled to hold my attention fully. Overall, I enjoyed the book, especially how the author nailed the ending, which redeemed the earlier slower parts for me.

"The Bachelorette Party" was a fun mystery/triller. I loved the story line and couldn't stop listening. The narrator kept my attention and kept me engaged.

This book was SO good. I was drawn in from the beginning until the end in one sitting. If you like suspense, with twists on top of twists, I highly recommend this book!

Alex seems to have it all, her dream internship at a news program and a perfect fiancé. Her friends surprise her with a bachelorette weekend at a haunted lodge in the Catskills, infamous for the brutal murder of the 666 Killer's victim. But when a blizzard traps them inside, things take a dark turn. Alex wakes up to find her friends missing, blood on her hands, and the chilling possibility that the killer has returned.

The dual timelines, one focusing on the party and the other on Alex's research, promise intrigue but ultimately feel chaotic. The characters lack depth, and the podcast-style chapters disrupt the suspense instead of enhancing it. While there are twists, they don’t provide the emotional impact one would hope for in a thriller. Overall, it’s an intriguing premise that falls flat, leaving readers wanting more cohesion and tension.

This book wasn't good. Was not good.

It was a complete mess. The story was bland and Alex irritated me so bad.... It felt like I was stuck in. B rate movie.

I won't spoil it for you but I literally don't need much to enjoy a book but this one was painful

2 stars

In short, this book was not good.

I don’t want to put spoilers on this site, but a full review 🚨with spoilers🚨 will be posted to Goodreads. This book is incredibly difficult to review without spoilers.

Thank you to Netgalley and Highbridge Audio for the gifted copy.

It was never what you thought it would be. There were so many different twists and turns. I was constantly kept guessing. Talk about an immersive story.