While some of the plot points were predictable, others kept me guessing because I enjoy a good murder mystery. A fun, short book with lots of unexpected turns in the plot! This thriller is entertaining. The twists were fun. I therefore saw coming, but not a couple. Overall, a positive contribution to the genre!

Tessa A true crime enthusiast/former podcast host gets the chance to attend a bachelorette party of one of her old friends near the site of a decade old mystery involving 4 missing women. Tessa has gone in search of clues to figure out what happened to the original four but now it could be happening again.
This was a good quick read for me and over all enjoyed. Thank you NetGalley for the arc!!

A fast-paced thriller you won't be able to put down! Overwhelmed at first with all of the different characters but quickly was able to relate to them all. Quick chapters kept me wanting to read more! Devoured the book Although some parts were a little predictable, I still enjoyed it to the very end! Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press | Minotaur Books for this arc!

The Bachelorette Party by Camilla Sten

3.5 / 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (rounded down)

I wouldn’t say I was necessarily disappointed with this one but ultimately I had higher hopes. I haven’t read anything by Camilla Sten prior to this one but was excited because it had comparisons being made to ‘The Guest List’ by Lucy Foley which I really enjoyed. This book had all the foundation for an amazing thriller—remote island with a haunted past, drama-filled group of women, and no access to the outside world. It just fell a little short for me and could’ve benefitted from some additional layers of character/group development and a greater air of mystery.

The pace of this book was really good, I finished in a span of about 24 hours. I also really enjoyed the parallels between what happened on the island a decade earlier to what was transpiring in present day. The backstories of some of the characters were also an interesting added twist but needed a little bit more rounding out overall. I think my biggest gripe was how obvious they made the only male on the island out to be the suspected killer when it was clear that wasn’t the case. While I totally understand the motives behind the actual killer, the actions they took to rectify things seemed a bit drastic. I guess we wouldn’t have a book to read if they weren’t? I was satisfied with the ending and the way everything shaped up to give us a solid mystery read. Definitely recommend for a quick, nicely paced and overall satisfying mystery.

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion!! The Bachelorette Party is out June 10th, 2025 ⭐️

The Nacka Four disappeared after a reunion on a remote island. Did they drown, or did something more sinister happen?
Ten years later, a yoga retreat has opened on the same island. Tessa, a longtime true crime fan with an obsession with the Nacka Four, decides to join a bachelorette party so she can explore the island and uncover the mystery surrounding the missing friends. What ensues is madness and a fight for survival.

This story was okay-ish. I liked the present-day narrative with Tessa. It kept me engaged and wanting to know more about the Nacka Four. Unfortunately (and I find this true with Camilla Sten's other books), the past timeline wasn't strong and bogged down the story. Some parts of the past narrative were disjointed and confusing. I would've rather had in unfold in the present timeless (and much of it did).
There was still something missing within Tessa's narrative that left the story feeling underdeveloped in places. And the ending was both predictable and too over the top all at once.

There are great moments, but overall, this isn't a strong contender in the locked room mystery genre.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

4 friends went on an annual trip to an undisclosed location and were never seen or heard from again. Fast forward 10 years, and true crime podcaster Tessa is invited to go to a bachelorette party on the little island she believed was the scene of the crime, Determined to revive her career, Tessa goes to the island and is skeptical from the start. Hoping she can find some clue that was missed, she begins to dig.

This one kept my interest in the beginning, but definitely fell flat for me. the last bit of the book I just found too much and the dualing time lines and narrators I found to be a bit confusing. I feel like it had a lot of potential, but the way it ended wasn’t for me. I found the twists not very twisty and a lot of it predictable.

thank you to NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Four women go to a remote island resort for a bachelorette party weekend, where ten years ago four women went missing. This book weaves between past and present, intertwining the journeys of both parties as it reveals the events that unfolded a decade ago.

I love a good murder mystery, and while some of the twists and turns were predicted, others kept me on my toes here. A good, quick read with lots of plot twists along the way!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Publishing Group for the early read!

You're invited to a remote island for a Bachelorette Party but there are rules- only bring clothes for the activities listed on the itinerary and no cell phones or form of outside communication. Oh, and there's only a dinghy in case of emergencies.

Your gut instinct tells you something isn't right but you go along with the flow. You're trying to find clues and solve a case that was never truly investiged 10 years ago of four friends that "went missing".

When a member of the current party goes missing, your instincts start to prove true. Odd things are happening and you're sure there's someone out to get each of you. Will you make it off the island alive or will you succumb to the twisted chain of events that are starting to unfold?

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You are going to love this thriller with multiple timlines and intertwined characters. There are twists and turns I didn't see coming and completely proved me wrong. Be sure to grab this psychological thriller when it releases June 10, 2025.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to be an ARC reader.

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This is a fun thriller. I enjoyed the twists. So I saw coming, a couple I did not. All in all a good addition to the genre

3.25 out of 5 stars

This book is about two groups of friends, multiple murders, an island, and a bachelorette weekend gone wrong.

This book started out strong for me. I was pulled into both timelines and really felt the unease of the characters- great writing by the author to convey that creepy feeling. However, about halfway through the book started to fall flat for me. I think the plot got a little outlandish and although it moved quickly, I think I was reading more to finish than because I needed to know what happened. Overall, I enjoyed this as a quick read.

Thank you again to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book!

3.5/5

I mostly enjoyed this book. The pacing was fantastic, I love short chapters and I didn’t want to put it down. I enjoyed the duel timelines between “The Nacka Four” and the bachelorette party. Knowing the partial truth about the four women who “disappeared” right at the beginning of the book kept me wondering what exactly happened to them. I also found Tessa’s story as being a disgraced true crime podcast host really interesting.

Now for the things that I didn’t love. I thought the climax felt a little rushed and as someone else said perfectly “soap opera-y.” There were also some dialogue that I didn’t think really moved the plot forward and just made some characters one noted. I just was expecting more whether that be a twist or something.

Thank you Netgalley for another wonderful opportunity to read a book before it is published.

The book started off slow. I noticed that there were many uses of God and Jesus in vain. Those curses made it hard to read.Aside from that, the story picked up once Tessa arrived at the island for the bachelorette party. Throughout her stay on the island, she felt unease, especially, with her current obsession and fascination of a disappearance case on the island years ago.

I felt that same unease as Tessa because small islands are just the perfect settings for a little bloodshed. The twists and turns of this book is impeccable. I find myself being frustrated with some characters like Mikaela and Lena but the character dynamics are what you would expect in a friend group and the dynamics evolve as things start to unfold. I like how the characters grow closer at the end and there is a sort of redemption arc as Tessa was encouraged to make amends for her past mistakes.

I like that the book has a happy ending. This book is definitely a page-turner. Once things started picking up, I did not want to put the book down and eat lunch but the wait was worth it.

Thanks so much to St. Martin's Press for an ARC of The Bachelorette Party in exchange for an honest review.

Rating: 4/5

I really enjoyed this book! As someone who loves thrilling stories set on islands filled with drama, this was a delightful read. I appreciated how expertly the author wove everything together, creating strong connections throughout the narrative. The shifts between past and present added an intriguing layer to the story. If you're a fan of murder mysteries that delve into layers of paranoia and fear, this book is sure to be a thrilling experience for you.

This was my first book by Camilla Sten, I've heard great things about her. Unfortunately, this just fell short for me. The timeline jumps with multiple characters was hard to keep up with at times. I do plan on checking out Stens older works since I have heard good things.
Thank you netgally for the ARC.

Thanks Netgalley for the advanced reader copy! I read this book in one sitting and enjoyed the plot and gave it a solid 4 stars.

A true crime enthusiast (and former podcast host) gets the chance to attend a bachelorette party near the site of a decade old mystery involving 4 missing women. This book had flashbacks from 10 years ago mixed with present day. While I really enjoyed this book I didn’t find it all that original. This was a solid 3.5. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

This was such a good thriller! It kept me on the edge of my seat the entire read. I really enjoyed the multiple timeline POV. Secrets, Lies, and "friends"

The problem with murder mysteries, is you gotta care about at least one of the characters.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

If you’re a fan of classic scary movies like Scream/I Know What You Did Last Summer, and enjoyed The Guest List, then this book is for you!
This book had all of the characteristics of a thriller that I love: dual timelines, locked-room murder mystery, troubled main character, secluded secret location, an atmospheric setting, and a prior mystery needing solved. The plot was intriguing, and the crazy chaos throughout kept me on the edge of my seat and hooked from beginning to end.
This is the second book from this author that I have enjoyed and I look forward to reading more from her.
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s press for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

A quick read and page turner. It keeps you on your toes the entire time! I loved trying to guess throughout the book where it would go! It was a bit predictable, but overall a great book! Only docked for 1 star because it was so hard to follow and remember all of the characters in the book!