SYNOPSIS
- Dr. Laurel Hargrow is the therapist on a reality TV show featuring a group of former child stars participating in a 28-day residential program for addiction treatment. But on the 27th night of the program, tragedy strikes when one of the stars is found murdered.
- The investigation into the murderer also takes us into Laurel’s past.

MY THOUGHTS
- Lucinda Berry is one of my favorite authors! So far, I’ve read 10 of her books: The Perfect Child, Saving Noah, The Best of Friends, When She Returned, Phantom Limb, Keep Your Friends Close, If You Tell A Lie, Under Her Care, Appetite for Innocence, and One in Four.
- Lucinda Berry does it again with One in Four. From the very first page, this book had me hooked and didn’t let go.
- The premise is not only fascinating but also uniquely unsettling, and Berry masterfully builds the tension in a way that kept me glued to the story.
- The fast-paced narrative never lags, and every twist and turn had me frantically turning pages to uncover the truth. The plot is incredibly well-constructed, with each piece fitting together perfectly, leading to a satisfying and emotionally charged ending that left me in awe.
- Berry’s ability to delve into human psychology and craft a compelling, intricate story is unmatched.

TL;DR: ⭐️⭐ ⭐️⭐️⭐️ the kind of book you’ll want to devour in one sitting—it’s that good! If you’re looking for a gripping, well-plotted thriller with an ending that delivers, this is the one for you. Highly recommend!

Thanks to Thomas & Mercer & Netgalley for this digital ARC in exchanges for an honest review. This book will be published on May 13, 2025.

I wish I had enjoyed this book, but it did not seem well-written to me, the story was too violent and far-fetched for my liking.

Thank you very much to NetGalley and Thomas and Mercer for the advanced reader’s copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I was so excited to read this book as I have really enjoyed Lucinda berry books in the past. But this was not for me. I was very disappointed. The book completely switched what it was about in the middle and I didn’t like the direction it went. It didn’t make sense. I hated the ending. Didn’t like any of the characters. I finished it, but was very let down.

💝 First of all, thank you to Thomas & Mercer and Lucinda Berry for providing me with this early copy for free in exchange for my honest review.

What a wild ride this was! Typically and wonderfully Lucinda. I am looking at all these other early reviews and wondering if any of these people have ever read a Lucinda Berry book before. Of course it is triggering and dark. Of course it twisted massively half way through. That’s what her fans love her for!!!

The story follows Dr. Laurel Hargrove, a prior addict turned chemical dependency counselor. Laurel agrees to participate in a reality tv show that follows ex celebrity children’s as they battle their addictions and attempt recovery. One of the patients turns up dead and the ensuing investigation uncovers secrets that were meant to be kept hidden.

I loved the concept of the celebrity kids rehab reality show. It’s a train wreck of a show that I would definitely be tuning into. I also enjoyed the different characters backstories and details about their differing personalities and experiences. It kept you guessing. I couldn’t quite figure anyone’s motives or desires out - right until the very end. I loved how I couldn’t predict what was going to happen next. I loved the pacing. I loved the ending.

Let’s not gloss over how relevant this narrative is. One in Four is a statistic that we need to keep repeating until something more is done about it. The underlining message touches on how trauma can stay with us throughout our lives, and how it can manifest differently in each individual. Of course it was dramatized fiction, but the experiences of these characters could have really taken place. The lgtbq representation was an added bonus and really well done.

One in Four was fun and exciting and entertaining. It wasn’t predictable. It was dark and twisted. It was Berry doing what she does best as the reader falls victim to the psyche of another one of Berry’s multi-faceted, deranged and unhinged, yet somehow remarkably redeemable villains. I haven’t stopped thinking about the ending since I finished the book.

I would recommend this to people who enjoy psychological thrillers with complex characters and relevant narratives. This is not for the easily triggered or soft hearted.

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas&Mercer for this ARC!!!

I absolutely DEVOURED this novel. I have loved every single one of her novels I have read. I love that she doesn't shy away from taboo or usually not talked about topics. Also, the end had my mouth gaping. Do yourself a favor and go on this rollercoaster ride.

Miss Berry has done it again! She takes some of the most unlikeable people, scandal, twists and makes it an unputdownable read! Laurel had gotten sober, had a great counselor job helping other addicts and a beautiful wife. She had it made until of of her patients ends up dead and it seems she did it. Except, she didn’t. She couldn’t have. Who did? And why?

NetGalley Review — my rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

Laurel is a counselor with a background in addiction...something that is personal to her. She's been asked to work on a reality television show as the counselor to childhood stars that have succumbed to drugs and alcohol and are looking to start fresh in rehab and come back out on top. But when one of them ends up dead, and her past comes back to haunt her, Laurel can't seem to shake that things aren't all what they seem.

I wasn't sure how I was going to rate this book when it was taking me one way for the first half of the book and another for the second half, but as always, Lucinda Berry brought it together in the end. I maybe would've liked a different premise to story if it was going in the direction it did, which is why I knocked it down a star, but I followed it and enjoyed the twists.

Give this one a shot on May 13, 2025!

Big thanks to Thomas & Mercer for the ARC!

#netgalley #oneinfour #lucindaberry #thomasandmercer @netgalley

I am obsessed with everything that Lucinda writes! This book was such a captivating and enthralling read that i devoured it in one sitting.

This book follows Dr. Laurel Harlow who is a therapist working with celebrities in a sober house. Through the lens of Dr. Laurel, we get to see the darkest and most disturbing parts of addiction and how difficult recovery can be. This book was extremely fast paced with multiple POV’s (true Lucinda style).

This book was truly a unique concept and as an avid psych thriller reader, it was so refreshing to see a book with this kind of plot. I loved all the characters, the entertainment, the DRAMA!

I actually adored the “shock factor” ending! It’s not realistic that everything always works out and gets tied together with a neat little bow. I think Lucinda did an amazing job with how she ended the book and the choice for the ending. I love how Lucinda stays true to her own writing with plots/endings that aren’t always favourable to the readers, making all her stories a unique and captivating reading experience!

Gruesome, mortifying and uncomfortable - i loved it.

Please check the trigger warnings prior to reading this book as some very dark and heavy themes are covered.

Thank you to NetGalley for the arc in exchange for my honest review!

Seven former child stars struggling with addiction move into a sober house together for a live stream reality show. What could possibly go wrong? Well, someone dies for starters. along with so much drama and unlikeable characters. Everyone has a secret, and I hung on every word! Laurel is the house therapist, and she becomes one of many suspects. There are a lot of hard-core issues that these people are dealing with, besides addiction and you can't trust anyone. This is only the second book from this author that I have read, but it won't be the last. She certainly doesn't shy away from the dark and difficult topics. I loved the short chapters and dual timelines. Lucinda Berry's stories are not for everyone, but I definitely recommend her! Can't wait for more!

Thank you, Lucinda Berry, #NetGalley and Thomas and Mercer for this ARC. All opinions are my own.

I will post my review to Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Instagram and other retail and Social Media sites upon publication day of May 13, 2025.

I wanted to love this one as I adore this Author, this fell major flat for me. Just was a no . I didn't even finish it.

Of course, as always, Lucinda Berry delivers another amazing thriller!!! I had my suspicions of who was responsible BUT that damn twist!!!! WHAT?!?

Thank you, NetGalley for the advanced reader copy!!!

I wanted to love this one more than I did. It was a great premise that I thought would be outstanding, and to begin with it was, but it took a turn I wasn’t necessarily expecting and I feel like it became a totally different book.

I feel like parts of this were slightly predictable and for me, I need a thriller to shock/surprise me for it to get a high rating (completely personal preference).

By the end of this book, I was left wanting more. This hasn’t put me off reading Lucinda Berry’s books, as one of her previous books is a favourite book of all time for me.

Just a bit of a miss unfortunately.

Dr. Laurel Harlow is an addiction therapist. She has been hired for a TV show to treat former child stars who have lost their careers due to addiction to drugs and alcohol. They are all staying together and the ratings for this show are through the roof.
When the youngest celebrity dies, everything comes to a screeching halt. Despite being pleased with her therapy sessions and the progress the participants have been making, a contestant still dies.As the police try to figure out what happened, they seem to think Laurel knows more about Maddie’s death than she is admitting.
Did Laurel have something to do with this tragic event or is she being set up to take a terrible fall? At about the 50% mark, the story took a turn that I did not see coming. There was a lot more going on than I could’ve guessed. I did not love how it ended, but that might just be a me issue. 3.5 stars.

This was a captivating thriller by Lucinda Berry! It starts out with a reality show about former child stars overcoming addiction. Dr Laurel agrees to work on the show because she is a chemical dependency counselor. Then someone ends up dead. This starts off with action, and ends with action. A very tense thriller. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this arc
Release date May 13, 2025.

It was only a matter of time before Lucinda Berry did a book about addiction, and I think she did it VERY well. It was a super interesting concept: Former/child celebrities (as in they were celebrities as children and are grown-ish now) in an inpatient rehab that's essentially live-streamed to the world? Part of me wishes there was a bit more of that storyline.

It was an interesting read, and I couldn't put it down. However, I don't think this was her best. I seem to recall a recent book of hers that had a similar ending too... #iykyk.

All in all, I will forever be Lucinda Berry's #1 fan. She's an auto-buy author for me, and One in Four was definitely worth the read.

One In Four was a super quick and easy read, consistent with Lucinda Berry’s novels. This book starts on the set of a reality TV show of former Hollywood stars, as they attempt to get sober while having every moment filmed. The show goes off tracks when one of the beloved stars dies live on camera, and of unknown causes. While not present at the scene, the therapist, Laurel, seems to be center stage of the investigation as police investigate what killed Maddie.

The blurb from above would give you a completely different idea of how this story goes- and while true, is only significant for the first few chapters. I felt this was a very odd, maybe rushed, opening- as the core of the story had very little to do with the shocking introduction. After reading half the book, it almost felt like the reality show was part of a completely separate book altogether.

I have a general appreciation for Lucinda Berry, her history, previous work experience, and her online personality and presence. I do feel like this book was rushed out to production though. The story was an easy read, pacing was good, and the MC was likable. Overall, only three stars from me on this one.

Thank you NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for this ARC.

4.25⭐

I've been wanting to pick up a Lucinda Berry book for a while now, and imagine my surprise when I saw that her upcoming new release is available for grabs in Netgalley. I saw my opportunity and gave it a go.

You can tell in her writing that she's been doing this for awhile now. Everything's CLEAR, considering that I read an Uncorrected Proof and the story isn't in shambles. Her writing style is DARK, compared to other authors. (Now I have to note that before picking up one of her books)

This book is also an eye opener, about abuse, drugs, withdrawals, suicide, depression, and how a small action can affect someone elses life.

The only thing I want to elaborate on the final edits, is the ending... Please don't leave it like that 🥹

I can't wait for the release day!

I love Lucinda Berry books but this one for me was not the greatest. In my personal opinion it was very predictable. I did still enjoy it but it wasn't the greatest.

This was so good! Very twisty and exciting. I love Lucinda Berry! Her books are always amazing.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this arc in exchange for an honest review!

This is one of Lucinda’s books you have to digest (but aren’t they all that way)
Read responsibly, there are a lot of topics discussed, including mental health and suicide (explicitly)

I have a very person connection to suicide loss and while I didn’t expect this to happen, the letter writing of her suicidal character, gave me some peace

That being said there was a lot going on in this book, parts of the story I am unclear as to how it relates
We follow our fmc who is a psychiatrist on a tv reality show….when one of the participants dies as video is rolling
There begins the tangled weave of what happened, how did it happen and who did it